American Express is expanding its hotel perk into a $600 lodging credit that includes prepaid Airbnb Luxe stays. However, cardholders will soon face a major restriction as Fine Hotels and Resorts redemptions move to a two-night minimum requirement.
The tape Frequent Miler on the Air · Oct 28
“starting January 1st, 2027, the fine hotels and resorts credit will become a lodging or stays credit that is a little bit more broadly useful in some ways, but it will require a two night minimum.”
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The Thrifty Traveler Podcast · Basic Fares Get Worse, Bilt & Amex Changes & More Travel NewsOct 29
Bilt Cash will now expire 12 months after being earned instead of at calendar year-end. Meanwhile, the program is removing its flexible Bilt Cash earning mode on cardholders' account anniversaries.
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast · Basic Fares Get Worse, Bilt & Amex Changes & More Travel NewsOct 29
Upgrading to a main cabin ticket routinely costs $100 or more round trip on major U.S. carriers. Industry observers call the widening gap a stealth fare increase affecting the 85% of travelers who avoid basic economy.