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I used my $300 Venture X travel credit to book a United flight, but I later had to cancel the trip. The travel credit was returned to my account afterward. I’m trying to figure out whether the refunded credit will still expire on its original expiration date or if the...

I’m considering booking an OGG–PHL itinerary through American Airlines and using my AAdvantage credit card to get the free checked bag benefit. However, the first segment is operated by Hawaiian Airlines (via Alaska), with a connection in LAX. Since the ticket is booked through...

Whenever I see a sign that explicitly says American Express is not accepted, it actually makes me more suspicious that they probably do accept it anyway. In my experience, these signs are often outdated or not fully updated across all payment terminals. It has become a bit of a...

I recently got the Capital One Venture X card as my first annual fee travel card. I have a high income and previously mainly used no-annual-fee cards, including an older Savor card that gave me strong cashback on dining. Since I am now planning to travel more, I felt the Venture...

I am sure many people here already know this, but for anyone who does not, I recently realized something that seems like a much better way to use Venture X miles for travel purchases. Instead of redeeming miles directly through the travel portal, it seems more valuable to simply...

Yesterday I booked an upcoming hotel stay for next week, and the reservation is non-refundable. Today I received an IHG promotion offering an extra 3,000 points if I book through the app and complete a stay within the next 30 days. After reading the terms, it seems like I might...

I received a notification only four days before my upcoming Marriott stay that something has changed or been canceled, which is extremely frustrating since I’m now left with very limited alternatives. To make matters worse, the compensation offered is only double points, which...

I think I may be misunderstanding how the American Express rewards categories work. I thought grocery purchases would earn 4x points, but I am not sure if I am interpreting the category rules correctly or if certain transactions are excluded. Can someone clarify how the 4x...

I recently came across a Frontier in-flight credit card promotion offering 70,000 points. The offer includes a promotional code (434904) and appears to be presented via a QR code during the flight. I am trying to understand whether this is a standard in-flight signup bonus or a...

I currently have about 96,000 Venture X points and I’m trying to figure out the best way to use them. I usually like getting the maximum value possible from my points rather than simply redeeming them through the travel portal. I’ve actually never traveled outside of California,...

I am trying to book a stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Ljubljana through both the Hilton app and website, but whenever I select my Hilton Amex card as the payment method, I receive a message saying that this card type is not accepted at the property. I know American Express...

Hi everyone, This is my first time flying a long-haul (about 10 hours) on Discover Airlines in Premium Economy. I’m trying to decide between selecting a bulkhead seat for extra legroom or choosing a seat in the back row for more privacy and less foot traffic. The flight is...

I've generally had positive experiences dealing with Hyatt customer service over the years, but my most recent interaction left me extremely disappointed. As a Globalist member with more than 150 nights this year and hundreds of Hyatt nights over the past 12 months, I expected a...

I’m genuinely confused about what it takes to get approved for the Venture X at this point. I have: 800+ credit score Six-figure income Multiple credit cards with limits well above $15,000 Another Capital One card with a solid history I’ve applied before and was declined. One of...

I am currently unable to generate a lounge access QR code through the Adani One system using my Bank of Baroda Eterna Visa card, even though it was working until recently. The system now shows an error prompting me to visit the lounge counter directly and present my physical...

I recently opened the Capital One Venture X card and was surprised by how quickly I accumulated points. I started with a 75,000-mile sign-up bonus and combined it with moving-related expenses and targeted purchase offers. Within less than two months, I was able to reach a total...

I noticed a targeted offer on my American Express American Express Hilton Honors card linked to Hilton Worldwide Holdings. The promotion gives an extra 9,000 Hilton Honors bonus points when you spend $2,000 or more, and it can be triggered up to three times for a maximum of...

I just got approved for the Capital One Venture X card. Earlier in January, I was also approved for the standard Venture card with the $95 annual fee, and I already received the sign-up bonus for that card. Now I’m wondering if it is normal or allowed to also receive the sign-up...

As the title suggests, I’m trying to understand whether the additional 500 bonus points shown during the booking process are supposed to be awarded separately from the ongoing spring promotion that gives 2,500 points per night. It has now been more than 20 days since my stay,...

About 15 days ago I received an email from American Express, and I’m trying to understand what it means for my account situation. Context: roughly a year ago I missed a payment due to being out of work after a car accident. That led to my account being closed. Before and after...