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Delta’s Sunsets Text Message Customer Service, Pushing Flyers to AI ‘Concierge’

You can no longer text message with Delta's customer service agents, as the airline pushes travelers into its AI "Concierge" ...
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Citi Hikes AAdvantage Platinum Select Card Fee to $150: What’s New, What’s the Same & What’s Missing?

The Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select fee is rising to $150, adding a $100 inflight credit, Walmart+ & travel protections – but ...
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Alaska Launches Anchorage to Tokyo Flights … on a Single-Aisle 737 MAX 8!

Alaska Airlines is selling flights from Anchorage (ANC) to Tokyo-Narita (NRT) on a small 737 MAX 8 aircraft starting this ...
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Bilt’s 2027 Shake-Up: Longer-Lasting Bilt Cash and a Deadline You Can’t Miss

Bilt is ending its 4% Bilt Cash option on your card anniversary unless you opt out. Here’s who should, what happens to your credits and what else is changing.
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The Upside of Amex Platinum’s Changes: Earn 5x on Airbnbs & More Credits

Amex's tough news for Platinum cardholders has an upside for Airbnb aficionados: New credits, ways to save, and earning 5x ...
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Confirmed: Delta Won’t Raise Status Thresholds Next Year

While a major competitor is raising the bar for earning status next year, Delta just confirmed it's leaving Medallion Status thresholds unchanged in 2027.
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It’s Official: Amex Is Making the Platinum Card’s Hotel Credit Harder to Use

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