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Thursday, September 10, 2026

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Carnival's New Credit Card: Does It Beat the VIFP Perks You Lost?
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Carnival's New Credit Card: Does It Beat the VIFP Perks You Lost?

Carnival just gutted its VIFP program and launched a co-branded Barclays card on the same week in early September 2026. The timing is about as subtle as a conga line at the Lido buffet.

Hyatt Dumps American for Delta: What Elites Must Do Now
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Hyatt Dumps American for Delta: What Elites Must Do Now

Hyatt just dumped American Airlines for Delta, and the cutover is already in motion. Accounts must link by Novem…

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