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October 2026

Credit cards
Amex Platinum's $600 hotel credit now covers Airbnb Luxe, with a Jan. 2027 catch
U.S. Platinum Cards can use the renamed Lodging Credit on prepaid Airbnb Luxe stays of two nights or more. Fine Hotels + Resorts needs two nights starting Jan. 1, 2027.
Oct 23, 2026By Patrick Karsh
Airlines
Southwest's average fare just jumped 27% to $231.69, and it flew fewer paying passengers
Southwest's own Q3 numbers show fares up 26.9% while paying passengers fell 3.2%. Revenue hit a record $8.42 billion, and the airline expects strong pricing to last.
Oct 23, 2026By Patrick Karsh
Loyalty programs
Emirates will pay you up to 7,200 miles just for hanging out in Dubai, but the clock is ticking
Emirates Skywards has brought back Mile-A-Minute: one bonus mile for every minute in Dubai, up to 7,200. You must register and book a return trip by Nov. 5 and fly by Dec. 13, 2026.
Oct 23, 2026By Patrick Karsh
Airlines
Emirates brings the A350 and Premium Economy to Mauritius from Nov. 1
From November 1, one of Emirates' three daily Dubai–Mauritius flights switches from the Boeing 777 to the A350, adding a 28-seat Premium Economy cabin and 1-2-1 business seats.
Oct 23, 2026By Patrick Karsh
Loyalty programs
JetBlue will upgrade every Mosaic member to BlueFirst in 2027 and adds BlueHouse lounge passes as perks
From Feb. 1, 2027, all four Mosaic levels get free space-available upgrades to BlueFirst, and a BlueHouse lounge pass joins the milestone perks.
Oct 22, 2026By Patrick Karsh

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