Here’s the latest miles, points, travel, and deals news:
New AAdvantage Globe Card
The Citi AAdvantage Globe Card launches with a limited-time 90,000-mile welcome bonus after spending $5,000 in four months, plus a $350 annual fee that includes free authorized users.
You’ll earn 6x miles on AAdvantage Hotels bookings, 3x on American purchases, 2x on restaurants and select transportation, plus 1x on everything else, while also earning one Loyalty Point per dollar spent toward elite status.
The card’s Flight Streak bonus delivers up to 15,000 Loyalty Points annually when you fly 12 revenue segments with American (5,000 points at 4 segments, 5,000 more at 8 segments, and 5,000 more at 12 segments).
Annual perks include four Admirals Club Globe Passes valid for 24 hours each, a $99 companion certificate for domestic economy travel, first checked bag free, preferred boarding, up to $240 back on Turo rentals ($30 per trip), up to $100 on American inflight purchases, and up to $100 in Splurge Credits for select merchants.
The 48-month eligibility rule means virtually everyone can get this card since it just launched, and you can hold it alongside other American credit cards without restrictions.
With calendar-year benefits resetting before your second annual fee hits, you’ll potentially double-dip on most credits and perks, making the first year value particularly strong for occasional to moderate American flyers.
Southwest 40% Off Sale
Southwest is selling flights for up to 40% off throughout the U.S. for travel from December 3, 2025 through March 4, 2026 (with holiday blackout dates), but you’ll need to book by Thursday, October 23 at 11:59 p.m. PST.
The discount applies to Basic and Choice fares only, and you can search these deals on Google Flights or Southwest’s website with promo code “40SALE” – plus the lower cash prices mean better value when using Rapid Rewards points or Chase transfers.
Southwest’s New Boarding System
Southwest Airlines will implement a modified WILMA (window-middle-aisle) boarding system starting January 27, 2026, where window seat passengers board first, followed by middle seats, then aisle seats from back to front – meaning if you love aisle seats, you’ll likely lose overhead bin access.
The airline will use eight numbered boarding groups with two side-by-side lines at the gate, plus a last-minute Priority Boarding option with dynamic pricing (one Phoenix-Dallas flight example showed $93).
Breeze Debuts Elite Status
Breeze Airways is rolling out a new loyalty program in January 2026 with four elite status tiers — Breezy 1 (15,000 qualifying points), Breezy 2 (30,000 points), Breezy 3 (60,000 points), and Breezy Club (120,000 points) — each offering perks like bonus points, bundle upgrades, priority boarding, and WiFi.
You’ll earn qualifying points based on what you spend: 1x per dollar on basic No Flex fares, 2x on Nice bundles, and 5x on Nicer and Nicest bundles, with Breeze Easy Visa cardholders earning double on flights (up to 10x on higher-tier fares).
The standout perk is the Breezy Select benefit where top-tier Breezy Club members can snag a 100% buddy discount for buy-one-get-one tickets, while bundle upgrades let you book a cheaper fare and get bumped to a higher class with perks like first-class Ascent seats and checked bags.
Wyndham’s New $95 Subscription
Wyndham just dropped Wyndham Rewards Insider, a $95 annual subscription that automatically gives you Gold elite status, guarantees at least 10% off standard rates at Wyndham hotels, and boosts your points earnings by 50% on every stay.
The membership includes travel discounts through partnerships with American Airlines, JetBlue, United (up to 5% off domestic and 15% off international flights), Avis (10%+ off rentals), Carnival Cruise Line (up to 30% off), plus deals on tours, activities, Ticketmaster events, Universal, and Walt Disney World.
You’ll earn 10 points per dollar on hotel stays and activities booked through the platform, 2 points per dollar on Ticketmaster purchases (capped at 50,000 points yearly), and 1 point per dollar on everything else—and if you sign up before year’s end, you’ll score 2 bonus months of membership plus 7,500 points.
LAX Terminal 5 Rebuild
LAX is demolishing and rebuilding Terminal 5 with a $1.4 billion glass-walled concourse featuring 15 gates, multilevel design, and outdoor terrace with planespotting telescopes – targeting May 2028 completion before the Olympics.
Starting October 21, current tenants relocate: JetBlue moves to Terminal 1, Spirit shifts to Terminal 2 with flights from the new Midfield Satellite Concourse South (requiring buses), and American consolidates in Terminal 4 and Tom Bradley International Terminal by October 28.
American Airlines wins big, securing 10 of 15 gates (up from five) while potentially losing their remote “Eagle’s Nest” terminal – though the tight timeline of three months demolition plus two years construction leaves minimal cushion before the July 14, 2028 Olympic opening.
Air France Chicago Lounge Opens
Air France opened a 5,060 square foot lounge at Chicago O’Hare Terminal 5 on October 17, 2025, featuring seating for 105 guests, a full-service bar with French wines and champagne, and an exclusive four-seat area for Flying Blue Ultimate members.
The lounge operates daily from 5AM to 11:30PM, with SkyTeam business class passengers and Elite Plus members having access from 12PM to 5PM during Air France and KLM departures, while Priority Pass members can access it during all other hours.
This development transforms Terminal 5’s lounge landscape since Priority Pass members previously only had access to the Swissport Lounge, one of the worst lounges in the United States.
Delta Sues Marriott Over Hotels
Delta Air Lines has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Marriott, claiming the hotel giant is “hijacking” its brand by operating Delta Hotels by Marriott in the United States — even though the Canadian hotel chain was founded in 1962 and existed decades before Marriott acquired it in 2015.
The airline argues Marriott’s U.S. expansion of Delta Hotels leverages its premium image, which matters since airlines now monetize loyalty programs by selling hotel stays (Delta calls its platform “Delta Stays” since it can’t use “Delta Hotels” like United does).
Citi Adds Turo Credits to AAdvantage Platinum
Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard holders can now earn up to $180 in statement credits for Turo car rentals through October 18, 2026, with $30 back per rental for up to six trips.
You’ll need to link your card to your Turo account through a dedicated page and pay with the AAdvantage Platinum Select card to trigger the credits, which max out at $30 per billing period.
The benefit mirrors a similar but more generous perk on the AAdvantage Globe Mastercard, which offers $240 annually ($30 per trip for eight trips) as a permanent feature rather than this limited-time promotion.
Capital One’s Business Portal
Capital One launched a dedicated Business Travel portal exclusively for business cardholders, featuring corporate hotel rates with up to 10% savings, Southwest Airlines booking access that’s completely hidden from personal cardholders, and tools for managing employee travel with spending limits and auto-approval settings.
You’ll need to click “Discover Travel” or “Book Travel” from your regular rewards page to access this new portal — it won’t appear if you’re using a personal Venture or Venture X card.
