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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.
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American Airlines Overbooked Flights: No More Bumping
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.
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The Daily Rundown 2026-10-04
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.
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Southwest Summer 2027 Flights: Which Fare to Book
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.
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Bilt Amtrak Transfer: Turn Rent Points Into Train Trips
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.
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IHG Credit Card Changes: Is the Premier Still Worth It?
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.
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What Is a Rolling Delay? (American Is Finally Fixing Them)
A rolling delay keeps you stuck at the gate, guessing. American is testing a fix, and there's a free trick you can use today, on any airline, to find out when your plane will really board.
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10 Haunted Hotels You Can Actually Stay In (3 Take Points)
Ten famously haunted hotels you can book, from The Stanley to a DoubleTree in Texas, and the 3 that belong to hotel points programs. Plus the 10-second math for deciding if points are worth it.
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CLEAR Just Made TSA PreCheck Nearly Free — Here's How
If you already pay for CLEAR+, TSA PreCheck now costs you almost nothing to add. Here's exactly how the math works...