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Great news Chase cardholders! You now get $10 in monthly statement credits for Gopuff -- a delivery service offering everything from baby supplies to alcohol. Normally, "limited-time" credits are for a few months. However, this perk will last through all of 2023 and is available on all Chase credit cards. Here are the details.

With a current promotion, you can earn JetBlue Mosaic status with $15,000 of spending on an eligible JetBlue credit card. While that's a huge reduction from normal requirements, is it worth it? Here's our analysis of the math involved, what you'll get out of it, and some important considerations.

The waitlist for the new Aeroplan credit card from Chase is about to close. And Chase and Air Canada recently sweetened the promotion for those who join the waitlist. Specifics on the card still have not been released, but here is what we know about this waitlist promotion and how to enroll if interested.

Nowadays, credit cards rarely get new or additional perks without an increase to the annual fee. But, Chase has just improved the United Club Infinite without changing its fee. New benefits include discounts on United economy awards, free elite status, bonus miles, and upgrades for companions. Here's what you need to know about the new perks.

There's not much left of 2021, but there is still time to plan for and achieve top-tier hotel elite status with several programs. Due to various promotions with hotel loyalty program, earning elite status now—and carrying it through next year—is still on the table. Here are the various routes you could take to earn top-tier elite status with hotel loyalty programs.

In positive news, Norwegian Reward — the loyalty program of Norwegian Air — will lift its temporary CashPoints restrictions on November 1, 2021. Previously, members could use CashPoints on bookings. But, Norwegian restricted how points could be used.

Qantas international flights will resume soon - including to the U.S.! In addition to publishing start dates and routes, Qantas also announced extra award space availability and also extended its flexibility policy into early 2022. Here's what you need to know.

Lots of news coming out of Marriott Bonvoy this week. Yesterday we shared that Marriott is eliminating its award chart. But, not all of the news is bad. Marriott is extending elite status, Free Night Awards, Suite Night Awards, and extending its pause on point expiration. Here's what you need to know about which Marriott perks are extended and until when.

Big news from Marriott this morning. Over the next few months, Marriott is introducing dynamic award pricing. This will see the end of award charts and standardized pricing. Instead, award prices will mirror demand and cash prices at hotels. Here is what we know about this huge change.