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Latest Issues

The Extra Mile, Sept. 4: United’s Expanded Award Availability (For Some), Get $80 For Free & More

The Extra Mile, Sept. 4: United’s Expanded Award Availability (For Some), Get $80 For Free & More

Delta's new offer on the Reserve Card is the key to beating expensive holiday flight prices. Plus, we analyze United cardholders' business class availability, review KLM business class, and more.

September 4, 2026
The Extra Mile, Sept. 3: A Pair of 100K Bonus Offers are Ending Soon, Delta One to Europe from 106K SkyMiles & More

The Extra Mile, Sept. 3: A Pair of 100K Bonus Offers are Ending Soon, Delta One to Europe from 106K SkyMiles & More

A pair of 100,000-point bonus offers are ending soon, Southwest announces lounges and a new premium card, Alaska unveils best-in-class infant award policy, and more.

September 3, 2026
The Extra Mile, Sept. 2: The Current State of Airfare & AI-Pricing, Plus JetBlue’s New ‘BlueFirst’ Cabin & More

The Extra Mile, Sept. 2: The Current State of Airfare & AI-Pricing, Plus JetBlue’s New ‘BlueFirst’ Cabin & More

Delta bragged about using AI to set airfare, then went quiet. Are airlines really using AI to personalize flight prices? Here's the current state of airfare. Plus, JetBlue unveils new first class seats, Flying Blue promo rewards, and more.

September 2, 2026
The Extra Mile, Sept. 1: Rove Adds Copa Airlines (With a 40% Bonus), A Hot SkyMiles Deal & More

The Extra Mile, Sept. 1: Rove Adds Copa Airlines (With a 40% Bonus), A Hot SkyMiles Deal & More

Rove adds Copa Airlines ConnectMiles as a transfer partner with a 40% bonus through Sept. 30. Plus, Uber's airport pricing quirks, how to get the Ritz-Carlton card, new transfer bonuses, and more.

September 1, 2026
The Extra Mile, Aug. 31: Revisiting an $800 Annual Fee, United CEO’s Bluster & More

The Extra Mile, Aug. 31: Revisiting an $800 Annual Fee, United CEO’s Bluster & More

An $800 annual fee seemed excessive until the math revealed real value. Plus, United CEO's questionable Chicago ambitions, Mexico points deals, and more travel news.

August 31, 2026