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Striking Gold at Costco: Points, Miles, and Cash from 1oz Metals
Who would have thought your next big credit card welcome bonus could start with a trip to Costco? Buying and
KLM’s Grand Café Brings Buy-on-Board to European Economy—What Stays Free
KLM will introduce Grand Café on European flights in October. Free basics remain, but sandwiches and most other items move to paid menus.
American Airlines Awards From 6,000 Etihad Miles—The Short-Haul Sweet Spot Explained
Select American Airlines economy awards covering 500 flown miles or less can cost just 6,000 Etihad Guest miles each way.
Can You Book a Hotel Award Night for Someone Else? The Rules Aren’t the Same
Hotel points can cover someone else’s stay, but certificates and elite benefits follow different rules. Here’s how Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott and IHG compare.
Need an EIN for Your Business? Read the Free IRS Process, and Why It Matters for Points & Miles
Getting an EIN is free, usually quick, and useful for legitimate side hustles and small businesses. Here’s how to apply through the IRS, handle state registration, understand the costs, and use it responsibly in a points-and-miles strategy.
Airbnb Stays Can Now Earn TAP Miles—But You Must Start at TAP
Earn 2 TAP Miles&Go miles per €1 on eligible Airbnb stays. Start through TAP, book within 10 days and save your tracking records.
Is Your Credit Card Actually Worth the Annual Fee? This Tool Does the Math For You
That premium credit card may advertise thousands of dollars in annual benefits—but how much are those benefits actually worth to you? The thePointsPage Annual Fee Valuation Tool helps you compare the card’s real value with the realistic alternative before your next annual fee arrives.
Qatar Airways’ Free Starlink Now Requires a Privilege Club Login for the Full Flight
Qatar Airways now gives nonmembers 45 minutes of Starlink Wi-Fi. Privilege Club members receive full-flight access, and joining is free.
100 Travel Insurance Claim Scenarios: What’s Covered?
Explore 100 real-world travel insurance claim scenarios and see how credit card coverage, single-trip insurance, and annual travel policies may respond. Use the searchable database to understand common coverage gaps, exclusions, documentation requirements, and possible claim outcomes.
Washington Dulles Is Getting a $20 Billion Makeover—What Changes First
Washington Dulles is beginning a $20+ billion transformation. The first phase brings 14 new United gates, direct AeroTrain access and a large new club this fall.
American Airlines Tightens Its 24-Hour Refund Policy—What Last-Minute Travelers Should Know
American now requires tickets to be purchased at least seven days before departure to qualify for its full 24-hour refund window.
Amex Resy Credits Now Require an Eligibility Badge—Check Before You Dine
Starting August 1, a restaurant’s Resy listing alone isn’t enough—look for the qualifying badge before paying.