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The Allegiant-Sun Country Merger Has Closed: Here’s What Travelers Need To Know
The Allegiant-Sun Country Merger Has Closed: Here’s What Travelers Need To Know
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If there’s one thing most of us didn’t have on our 2026 bingo cards, it was Allegiant acquiring Sun Country. The merger has largely flown under the radar, but it officially closed ahead of schedule on May 13, 2026. While details about what the combined airline will look like are still fairly thin, the deal will have big implications for both carriers’ loyalty programs and, by extension, their co-brand credit cards.

Harrison PierceTyler Glatt
Harrison Pierce & Tyler Glatt
Spirit Airlines Shut Down: Here's What Will Happen to Your Co-Branded Free Spirit Credit or Debit Card
Spirit Airlines Shut Down: Here's What Will Happen to Your Co-Branded Free Spirit Credit or Debit Card
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In case you missed the news, Spirit Airlines ceased operations for good on May 2, 2026. And right now, there are far more questions than answers about what comes next. One of the biggest unknowns is what this means if you’re a cardholder of a Free Spirit debit or credit card. To help get some clarity, we reached out to those in the know. And here’s what you should know.

Tyler Glatt
Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Avianca LifeMiles Devalues for the Third Time in Over a Year — and These Awards Now Cost a Lot More
Avianca LifeMiles Devalues for the Third Time in Over a Year — and These Awards Now Cost a Lot More
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Avianca LifeMiles just implemented a no-notice devaluation — its third in a little over a year. Flights operated by Star Alliance partners are the main victims, but since LifeMiles doesn't use an award chart, it's difficult to tell how widespread the damage is. Here are a few examples of flights that have increased by 20% or more overnight.

Harrison Pierce
Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Hyatt Unveils New Five-Tier Award Charts With Ultra-Peak Pricing, Promises Further Enhancements Later This Year
Hyatt Unveils New Five-Tier Award Charts With Ultra-Peak Pricing, Promises Further Enhancements Later This Year
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World of Hyatt is beloved by award travelers for still utilizing fixed award charts rather than dynamic pricing. While award charts aren't going away, Hyatt is about to make its award charts a lot more complicated — with five tiers of award pricing for each award category. Here are the new Hyatt award charts and other program improvements coming later in 2026.

JT Genter
JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt