Amex Eliminates Airline Fee Credit for Gift Card Purchases by Sam Helmy August 4, 2019 69 American Express has finally closed a loophole that allowed cardholders to use their airline fee credit to reimburse gift cards purchased directly from the airline. Although the terms and conditions have always stated that gift cards are excluded from the credit, this had never been enforced for gift cards purchased in small denominations.
Amex Priority Pass Cards Losing Non-Lounge Access Privileges by Sam Helmy July 29, 2019 57 American Express has announced that Priority Pass Select memberships associated with its cards will no longer be eligible to access Priority Pass Non-Lounge facilities. This change takes effect on August 1, 2019, and will eliminate the option to visit Priority Pass restaurants. Fortunately, Priority Pass cards linked to Citi and Chase credit cards are not affected.
American Airlines Ending 10% Mileage Rebate for Card Holders by Sam Helmy April 16, 2019 81 On May 1, 2019, American Airlines is ending a benefit offering a ten percent rebate on miles redeemed for holders of the AA co-branded credit cards. The change affects cardholders of the AA Platinum Select, Aviator Red, and Barclays Aviator Silver rewards cards.
Capital One Ending Hotels.com 10x with Venture Cards January 31, 2020 (Updated) by Andrew Kunesh March 25, 2019 41 The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card has long offered 10x points on Hotels.com purchases. Unfortunately, the promotion is set to end on January 31, 2020.
Capital One Venture Card Adds TSA PreCheck and Global Entry Statement Credit by Sam Helmy June 12, 2018 11 Capital One has added a statement credit towards TSA PreCheck or Global Entry as a benefit to holders of the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card as of June 12, 2018.
Chase Eliminating Price and Return Protection on Credit Cards by Sam Helmy April 24, 2018 36 When we reviewed the best credit cards for Price Protection, Chase cards came out on top. Sadly this will no longer be the case. Chase has quietly eliminated Price Protection and Return Protection from nearly all of its cards. When you visit the landing page of most Chase cards and click on Service & protection or Travel & purchase coverage, you will no longer see either benefit listed as a card feature.
IHG Reduces Value of Free Night Certificate by Sam Helmy April 4, 2018 35 IHG has reduced the value of its annual free night certificate earned by being an IHG® Rewards Select Credit Card cardmember. Certificates issued as of May 1, 2018, can only be redeemed at properties that have standard award nights priced at 40,000 points or less. Category 8 or higher properties will no longer be eligible for redemption with the free night certificate.
Discover Ends 5 Card Benefits as of February 28, 2018 by Howie Rappaport December 26, 2017 30 As of February 28, 2018, Discover has ended Extended Product Warranty, Return Guarantee, Purchase Protection, Auto Rental Insurance and Flight Accident Insurance as card benefits. However, price protection remains.
