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Alaska Airlines Launches Atmos Rewards

8/20/2025

Alaska Airlines has acquired Hawaiian Airlines and created a new loyalty program called Atmos Rewards. This program replaces the Alaska Mileage Plan program immediately and will replace HawaiianMiles by October 1, 2025. Alaska has also rebranded its two credit cards and launched a third credit card, all under the Atmos name. Read more about the new Atmos Rewards program.

Citi Adds American Airlines as Transfer Partner

7/29/2025

Citi just made a big move for travel fans. They now let you move your ThankYou Rewards points to American Airlines miles. Read more about the new Citi and American Airlines transfer partnership.

Southwest Credit Cards Refresh: Higher Fees, More Benefits

7/29/2025

Southwest Airlines is changing its credit cards. These changes match the big shifts the airline has made over the past year. Now, all Southwest cards will cost more but offer new perks. The annual fees are going up by about 50% across all five card options. New benefits include free checked bags, seat selection options, and more points on everyday purchases like dining, groceries, and gas. Some cards even offer free extra legroom seats within 48 hours of departure. There’s also a limited-time offer until September 17 where new cardholders can earn 100,000 Rapid Rewards points after spending $4,000 in the first five months.

Read more about the Southwest credit card updates.

Bilt Announces Major Credit Card Changes Coming in 2026

7/11/2025

Bilt has just revealed plans to completely change its credit card lineup starting February 2026. The company will move from Wells Fargo to Cardless as its new card issuer. This change will bring three new card options: a no annual fee card, a $95 annual fee card, and a premium $495 annual fee card. Bilt promises that current cardholders will be moved smoothly to the new system. The company says it’s creating new cards based on what customers have asked for, including rewards for both rent and mortgage payments. Read more about these Bilt changes.

Capital One Changes Lounge Access Benefits on Venture X Cards Starting 2026

6/3/2025

Capital One is rolling out significant changes to the airport lounge access benefits on two of its popular credit cards, set to take effect February 1, 2026. These cards have historically stood out for their strong travel perks, including complimentary lounge access for authorized users and generous guest privileges. However, that landscape is about to shift. Starting in 2026, authorized users will no longer receive automatic lounge access unless a $125 annual fee is paid per user—removing what has been a valuable no-cost benefit on the personal card and introducing a new, optional benefit on the business version.

Guest access is also tightening. Read more about these changes to Capital One Lounge access.

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