Posts by ymlulu
U.S. Air Passenger Protection Rules: Automatic Refunds for Flight Delays or Cancellations
In recent years, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has strengthened consumer protections for air travelers in the United States through regulatory action. The latest rule...
United Announces Changes to 2025 Premier Elite Status Requirements
United today announced its requirements for 2025 elite status. The changes are fairly minor, and there are also new ways to use PlusPoints. Full details Elite status can be earned...
JetBlue Status Match: Major U.S. Airlines Eligible, Up to Mosaic 3
JetBlue has added more match partners, and Frontier, Southwest, and Spirit are now eligible too. This is a good move, since those three are also low-cost carriers and should bring...
Marriott Bonvoy Announces 2025 Soft Landing Policy: Elite Status Will Drop by at Most One Tier
As 2024 comes to an end, Marriott is continuing its soft landing policy from the past few years for 2025 elite status. If you qualified for your current status tier or a higher tie...
IHG stay promo: Book in the app and earn 3,000 points
IHG recently sent an email to members, and some IHG members are eligible for a 3,000-point bonus on stays booked through the app within 30 days after registering for this offer. If...
JAL (Japan Airlines) rolls out free in-flight Wi‑Fi on both domestic and international flights
Japan Airlines (JAL) recently announced a new in-flight Wi‑Fi perk for passengers. Whether you're on a domestic or international flight, you can now enjoy complimentary internet ac...
“Now live for elite members too” IHG award stay sale: 15% off for elites and co-branded cardholders through October 30
Starting on the 27th, elite members can also book this offer; once you log in, you should see award rates at 15% off. IHG One Rewards is once again offering a 15% discount on award...
REAL ID Requirement for Air Travel May Be Delayed Again to May 5, 2027
Due to slow rollout progress, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed delaying REAL ID enforcement until May 5, 2027. If finalized, this would be the fourth ext...
Apple Card Problems: CFPB Fines Apple and Goldman Sachs a Total of $89,000,000
Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took action against Apple and Goldman Sachs, penalizing them for customer service failures and misrepresentations that affect...
Introduction to U.S. Brokerage Platforms and Comparisons [Personal Experience]
There are actually many brokerages to choose from in the U.S. Here, I’m mainly sharing my own experience with some of the brokerages I’ve used, for reference. I’ll go through them...
Best Credit Cards for Everyday Spending
Added Robinhood 3%, Synchrony Premier 2%, and US Bank Smartly 4%. It’s clear that more and more cards now offer elevated rewards on everyday spending, and banks are getting increas...