The Daily Rundown 2026-10-07
Book holiday flights sooner, not later. Alaska hands back 20% of the points on kids' award seats, American stops bumping people, and Bilt Cash now has a use-it-or-lose-it date.
Credit card points, rewards programs, airport lounges, and dream hotels — explained simply for beginners and families.
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Book holiday flights sooner, not later. Alaska hands back 20% of the points on kids' award seats, American stops bumping people, and Bilt Cash now has a use-it-or-lose-it date.
Getting kicked off an overbooked American flight is supposed to be over. That's good news if you need to be there, and better news if you don't. Here's what changed and how to come out ahead.
Today's travel and points news in one place, sorted from most useful to least. Each item is a few lines, with a link to the full story if you want more.
Southwest's summer 2027 schedule just opened, and the fare you pick will matter more than the flight. For a family, the lowest price can end up costing the most. Here's the math I'd run first.
Bilt just added Amtrak as a transfer partner, so rent points can become train tickets. But the rate is 2 points for 1, and one rule makes a bad transfer permanent. Here's what to check first.
The IHG Premier card's fee is jumping from $99 to $150, and the free card's best perk now comes with a catch. Here's what changed, who comes out ahead, and the one question to ask before your renewal.