Citi hasn't had a super-premium travel rewards card for some time now. However, that changed recently with the Citi Strata Elite Card, but can this card compete with its peers, such as the Chase Sapphire Reserve, the Venture X, or the Platinum card? Let's discuss. … [Read more...] about Citi Strata Elite – My Take
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The End is Near for HawaiianMiles
We're inching ever-closer to the complete integration of Hawaiian Airlines within the Alaska Air Group. And, as expected, the next milestone is the integration of the group's frequent flier programs, which inevitably means that the end is near for HawaiianMiles. But that's alot more dramatic sounding than it actually is. Let's discuss. … [Read more...] about The End is Near for HawaiianMiles
Alaska Companion Cert Now Works With Hawaiian
As we barrel towards integration, another perk for members has landed: the Alaska Companion Cert now works with Hawaiian Airlines flights. This is a a major improvement that should have been implemented sooner, especially given Alaska Air Group's ever-evolving fleet utilization strategy. … [Read more...] about Alaska Companion Cert Now Works With Hawaiian
Hawaiian Prepares for Loyalty Integration
We're closing in on the Alaska-Hawaiian single operating certificate, which should be issued in about four months. As such, we've seen Alaska Air Group begin to make fleet moves and other changes. The most notable of these other changes are those occurring as Hawaiian prepares for loyatly integration. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Prepares for Loyalty Integration
Alaska Air Orders More Dreamliners
Alaska Airlines is preparing to launch its first European route next year. To do this, we know they'll be assuming the first (former) Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787-9 delivery, which is expected to occur in 2026. However, the existing order of 12 frames is insufficient to fuel their ambitions. As such, Alaska Air orders more Dreamliners and converts some Boeing 737 MAX … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Orders More Dreamliners
The New Chase Sapphire Reserve
Over a month ago, rumors surfaced that significant changes were on the way to the Chase Sapphire Reserve, including a substantial annual fee increase. Well, those rumors turned out to be true, as the new Chase Sapphire Reserve dropped on June 17, 2025, confirming virtually all of the rumored changes, and then some. … [Read more...] about The New Chase Sapphire Reserve