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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.

Southwest’s Promotional Companion Pass Is Back—Book One Round Trip by August 6
Southwest is offering a promotional Companion Pass after one qualifying round trip or two one-way flights. Here’s how to register, qualify and use it.

Condor Launching Daily Chicago–Frankfurt Flights in 2027
Condor will fly daily between Chicago and Frankfurt in summer 2027 using its A330neo. Here’s what to know about the schedule, cabins and points options.

Chase Sapphire Lounges Leave Priority Pass August 15—Who Still Gets In
Chase Sapphire Lounges are leaving Priority Pass and LoungeKey on August 15. Here’s who loses access, who keeps it and how the new five-hour connection window works.

Flying Blue August Promo Rewards: Europe From 18,750 Miles One-Way
Flying Blue’s August Promo Rewards discount select Air France and KLM awards by 25%, including economy from 18,750 miles and premium economy from 30,000 miles.

Before You Transfer Points, Use This Free Award Trip Planning Checklist
Award trips have a lot of moving pieces—and one missed detail can become an expensive mistake. The free thePointsPage Travel Planning Checklist helps organize your flights, hotels, transfers and trip protection before you book.

WestJet Flight Attendants Could Strike August 2—What Travelers Should Do Now
WestJet cabin crew could begin a work stoppage August 2. Here’s how t

This Popular Cancun All-Inclusive Is Leaving Hyatt for Hilton – What Guests Needs to Know
Breathless Cancún Soul is leaving World of Hyatt and becoming Amàre Cancún, Curio by Hilton. Here’s what changes for points, status benefits and existing reservations.