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American Airlines has made a stealth change to its 24-hour refund policy that could leave last-minute bookers stuck with travel credits instead of cash — and most travelers have no idea it happened. Alaska's freshly rebranded loyalty program is running a rare 100% buy points bonus, making it one of the most compelling point purchase opportunities of the year if you know the right redemptions to target. Chase Ink's two no-annual-fee business cards are quietly offering a $1,000 welcome bonus that's turning heads in the points community, but there's a critical catch you need to know before applying. Marriott is making moves that could reshape how elite members receive upgrades and perks, with both an AI partnership and a new upsell-heavy booking system raising red flags for Bonvoy loyalists. Hilton also made a behind-the-scenes financial change that signals more award devaluations could be on the horizon, making now the time to think carefully about your points stash.

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