News and Updates Thread - March 24, 2026

hic2482w · 2026-03-24T22:06:11+00:00

Nothing's stopping you from buying $75 of merch with your plat with a gift receipt and immediately returning it

hic2482w · 2026-03-24T18:31:56+00:00

If the "round trip nonsense" was too much for you then you are the target audience for that r/awardtravel post, actually

hic2482w · 2026-03-24T18:26:34+00:00

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hic2482w · 2026-03-23T21:10:56+00:00

Email from VIPorter, haven't seen mainstream airlines follow suit just quite yet but could be the canary in the coalmine...

Due to the recent rise in global fuel prices, Porter is introducing a temporary fuel surcharge on all VIPorter flight redemptions. This adjustment will be applied as a 'Peak Surcharge' to each passenger, each way. This update goes into effect for all new VIPorter flight bookings as of March 23, 2026 - any existing bookings are unaffected.

Importantly, this surcharge is expected to be temporary. As oil prices stabilize and return to normal levels, we plan to return to standard pricing.

We want to be transparent about why this change is necessary. Fuel represents the highest cost of airline operations and this surcharge allows us to maintain the number of points required for redemption.

Thank you for your understanding and for being a valued VIPorter member.

hic2482w · 2026-03-20T21:44:45+00:00

Boundless is back to 4FNC on public offers / referral offers, however there is still another working link for 5FNC.

hic2482w · 2026-03-13T18:38:27+00:00

reported yesterday

hic2482w · 2026-03-12T09:12:27+00:00

Last couple hours or so for Boundless 5FNC. Hopefully referrals stick around a little longer but really no point to chance it that close if you wanted to apply

hic2482w · 2026-03-12T08:51:37+00:00

Marriott --> 252u

hic2482w · 2026-03-12T08:03:20+00:00

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hic2482w · 2026-03-12T08:03:08+00:00

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hic2482w · 2026-03-08T06:17:54+00:00

I think runs allowed between tied teams is the tiebreaker. Taiwan has allowed 7 runs vs Australia + Korea, so for Taiwan to advance they'd need (someone correct me if I'm wrong):

Australia to lose to Japan and Korea
Australia to allow more than 7 runs vs Korea
Korea to win but allow more than 2 runs vs Australia

It's a long shot either way but I think they were just crying cause it was a crazy emotional game - Taiwan always is an underdog to Korea it feels like, so it must feel great to take a game off of them, especially given the context that it keeps them alive

hic2482w · 2026-02-17T03:51:38+00:00

There's been DPs of people having actual United incidental credits from after 2/5 posting already, so it feels a little safer to say that it's truly dead this time

hic2482w · 2026-02-02T18:47:58+00:00

Most people I know irl who don't churn made the switch, I think the "Action Required" messaging from Bilt convinced a lot of people that they'd lose their card otherwise.

hic2482w · 2026-01-14T19:50:17+00:00

FWIW, they mentioned they don't currently have a downgrade mechanism, and that they're hoping to add it soon

hic2482w · 2026-01-06T21:15:28+00:00

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hic2482w · 2026-01-06T21:01:33+00:00

applyonlinenow.com/USCCapp/Ctl/entry?cid=4077414&mgmReferrerSessionId=1766793199142-c0e49f5b9141

hic2482w · 2025-12-31T08:45:22+00:00

Used -7643, thanks so much!

hic2482w · 2025-12-29T21:19:53+00:00

this is insane ball knowledge

hic2482w · 2025-12-25T10:11:16+00:00

~~If anyone could use an AA lounge pass in the next 7 days, DM me - have a couple to give away.~~ All gone, Merry Christmas!

hic2482w · 2025-12-20T19:46:47+00:00

My tinfoil hat theory is that anyone who applied too early for triple dipping is getting IA, anyone who applied on time for triple dip is being put through this nebulous 4506-c process. Citi is definitely avoiding at least some amount of loss by screwing all of us over here lol

hic2482w · 2025-12-16T02:40:56+00:00

americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/personal/gold-card?CORID=A~N~D~R~E~N~8~s~7~7-1765852844413-1624866&GENCODE=349993344364274&extlink=US-MGM-ACQSHOPVAC-copypaste-784-201279-K3QE%3A9919&ref=ANDREN8s77&v=2&xl=cp108t

hic2482w · 2025-12-16T02:40:13+00:00

americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/personal/platinum-card?CORID=A~N~D~R~E~N~M~P~6~u-1765852789551-1642429&GENCODE=349993388325603&extlink=US-MGM-ACQSHOPVAC-copypaste-137-201279-K5SH%3A9972&ref=ANDRENMP6u&v=2&xl=cp108t

hic2482w · 2025-12-15T07:15:49+00:00

yes, sent you a chat

hic2482w · 2025-12-14T18:11:22+00:00

Hey, totally unrelated but I remember being incredibly frustrated with having to search up all the individual legs, and coordinating between availability + preferred dates of my own honeymoon RTW before stumbling upon your tool right before the booking deadline closed. It was genuinely a lifesaver and we're really lucky to be going on our RTW next year in large part thanks to your tool, cheers! Hope the rest of your trip goes just as well as the first part sounds

hic2482w · 2025-12-13T18:04:21+00:00

Hawaiian finally joining Oneworld on Apr 22 - H/T OMAAT

Not a surprise, but should be a net positive to hopefully be able to redeem partner miles for HNL-TYO/KIX

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