Air Canada Is Making Positive and Negative Changes to Elite Checked Bag Allowances in 2026 — What to Know

Air Canada is making slight changes to free baggage allowances next year for select Aeroplan elite tiers. Some changes are good...the others not so much. These adjustments will affect members with 25K and 35K status, while those with higher status won’t see any changes. Here’s a breakdown of what’s coming so you’re not caught off guard on February 1, 2026

Frontier Launches Platinum Status Challenge — Earn Free Companion Travel, Bags, and Upgrades

Frontier just announced an incredible opportunity to earn Elite Platinum Status through 2026. Register for the Platinum Status Challenge for just $99 and then earn 12,500 miles within 90 days. Elite Platinum Status comes with First Class upgrades (coming in 2026), free bags, and unlimited companion travel, allowing you to travel with a companion for just the cost of taxes and fees.

Marriott Recently Made a Bunch of Changes to Elite Benefits — Here’s What’s Most Important

The Marriott Bonvoy program terms and conditions have over 34,000 words. For reference, that's more than four times the length of the U.S. Constitution (including all amendments). Marriott regularly updates these terms but rarely announces minor tweaks and changes. So, here we are with a recap of the changes Marriott has made to its program over the past few months.

Spirit Adds Free Checked Baggage Allowance for Spirit Travel More Cardholders

Earlier this year, Spirit Airlines teased that a new benefit for Free Spirit® Travel More MasterCard® would launch "later in 2025." Well, later in 2025 has arrived. Starting today, primary cardholders can check up to two bags for free on every trip booked with the card. However, there's a catch to beware of. Here's what cardholders should do now to make sure they get this new perk.

Platinum Card® and Business Platinum Overhaul: A Detailed Look at All the Big Changes

There’s never a dull moment in the race for the best premium card, and today is no exception. On September 18, 2025, American Express officially pulled back the curtain on what it’s been not-so-secretly teasing — a major overhaul of both the American Express Platinum Card® and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express. Here’s an overview of this big overhaul.