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November 17, 2020

American Airline Eliminates Award "Restocking" Fee

You can now book more freely with American Airlines points. Beginning Nov. 11, 2020, there will be no fee to cancel a flight and return your points to your account. Normal cancellation rules apply, which have become increasingly generous through the Covid pandemic.

November 9, 2020

New Limited Time Offer on United Explorer Card

This 70,000 offer on the United Explorer personal card is the best we can remember. It is a tiered offer of 60,000 points for $3,000 in 3 months, and 10,000 more for $6,000 total in the first 6 months. Keep in mind, it has to have been at least 24 months since your last BONUS on this card to qualify. Other United cards won't preclude you from getting approved, within reason.

October 26, 2020

Amex Gold Adds $120 Dining Credit

In addition to the 4X return on dining, Amex personal Gold card now offers $10 a month statement credit for Uber Eats. That's a free, or at least an inexpensive meal each month. Credits will be automatically applied to your statement for up to $10 monthly any of the following purchases: Grubhub, Seamless, Cheesecake Factory, Ruth's Chris, and Boxed.

October 27, 2020

Marriot Extends Expiration Dates

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Marriott has extended the expiration dates on active Award Night Certificates and on expiring points until Aug. 1, 2021

October 28, 2020

JetBlue Cards Offer Highest Bonus Ever

Both the jetBlue Business and Plus cards are now offering 100,000 point bonuses. The minimum spend is split to 50K for $1,000 in the first 90 days, then an additional 50K for $6,000 total in the first 12 months. It is unclear if this is a permanent offer, but since it is approximately double the normal offers, our guess is it is available for a limited time.