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Monday, October 19, 2026

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MSC Kills Status Match: Who Loses Elite Perks Right Now
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MSC Kills Status Match: Who Loses Elite Perks Right Now

MSC Cruises has quietly killed status matching in Spain, France, and Italy. The cutoff hit on October 15, 2026. New applications from those countries are now rejected outright.
Citi Strata Elite/Premier Eligibility: The Rules That Trip People Up
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Citi Strata Elite/Premier Eligibility: The Rules That Trip People Up

Citi quietly nuked the 48-month bonus clock on its Strata lineup in September 2026, replacing it with language t…

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