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The cost of Global Entry, NEXUS, and SENTRI will be increasing for the first time in 15 years and the fees between the three programs will be harmonized. This will take effect on October 1st, 2024, as announced by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today. The application fee for each program will now…

American Airlines has updated its Checked Bag Policy and Pet-in-Cabin Policy for new tickets purchased as of February 20th, 2024, which increased the price by over 30% in certain cases. This was first predicted by xJonNYC on X. Here is a screenshot of American Airlines’ updated checked bag policy, as of this morning: American Airline’s…

Dunkin’ Donuts is at it again with changes to its rewards program – and regulars are also once again upset with the changes. Last October, Dunkin’ replaced DD Perks with Dunkin’ Rewards, and touted that the new program offers increased flexibility with the ability to boost status. While the changes unlocked redemptions for anything on…

It was too good to be true: Alaska Airlines is increasing the price of lounge membership and introducing new restrictions next year. Starting February 1st, 2024, it is going to cost more to be an Alaska Airlines lounge member: Alaska Lounge+ membership includes access to all nine Alaska Airlines lounges plus over 90 partner lounges,…

Delta is overhauling the Skymiles program for 2024, and there have been different (and contradicting) announcements which may be confusing if you frequently fly the Atlanta-based airline. So…. what’s changing with Delta Skymiles in 2024? 1) Retiring MQMs and shifting to MQDs Miles flew with Delta no longer counts for your Medallion status. MQDs —…

It’s official — USAA has updated its card designs. As of October 2022, the look of USAA debit and credit cards now features an artistic nodal network design in the shape of a bald eagle. That isn’t the only change, however. New USAA bank cards are also contactless, which now work with tap-to-pay terminals. Which…

Delta and Starbucks announced a unique partnership on October 12, 2022 that allows members of both programs to earn 1 mile per every $1 spent at Starbucks. You’ll earn double miles on days you fly with Delta. All you need to do is link your accounts together. How To Link Delta and Starbucks Delta and…