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Thursday, October 29, 2026

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IHG's Hidden F&B Credits: A Step-by-Step Redemption Guide
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IHG's Hidden F&B Credits: A Step-by-Step Redemption Guide

Most IHG One Rewards cardholders are sitting on unused food and beverage credits. The October 2026 Chase refresh added $100 annually to the IHG One Rewards Premier card ($25 quarterly) and $300 to the new $350 Premier Select ($75 quarterly). Milestone Rewards members have even more floating around from hitting night thresholds. Yet plenty expire worthless because the redemption flow is buried in the app and front desks often shrug.

Citi AAdvantage Fee Hike to $150: Is the Card Still Worth It?
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Citi AAdvantage Fee Hike to $150: Is the Card Still Worth It?

Citi and American just bumped the annual fee on the AAdvantage Platinum Select and its Business sibling from $99…

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