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July 28th 2023

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Unveiling the updates

by Kyle Olsen, Points & Miles Reporter

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® is undergoing changes, including new statement credits and improved miles- and Loyalty Points-earning opportunities. And if you’re a prospective cardholder, you can earn 100,000 American Airlines miles (worth $1,770 at TPG’s valuation) after you spend $10,000 on purchases within the first three months of card membership. The card also comes with an Admirals Club membership.

But it’s coming at the cost of higher annual fees:

Annual fee for the primary cardholder: Increases from $450 to $595 (a $145 increase).
Annual fee for authorized users: Previously free for up to 10 cardholders, it will be $175 for the first three and $175 apiece afterward.

If you’re wondering if it’s worth renewing your card, you’re not alone.

Although the card’s changes remain the subject of fierce debate in TPG’s offices, in my opinion, the best change to the card is the ability to earn a bonus of 10,000 Loyalty Points after reaching 50,000 Loyalty Points in a status qualification year. You can then earn another bonus of 10,000 Loyalty Points after reaching 90,000 Loyalty Points in the same status qualification year. That can make it much easier to qualify for American Airlines status.

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Qatar Airways Privilege Club added as newest American Express transfer partner

You now have a new way to use your American Express Membership Rewards points, as they can be transferred to Qatar Airways Privilege Club.

Bilt Rent Day is back Aug. 1 with a status-based transfer bonus, Rent Free game show and more

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Renovating a hotel, or even an entire portfolio of hotels, can be a straightforward project from conception to completion, or it could be like those at Walt Disney World.

Gatwick Airport strikes in July and August called off

The ground handler strikes scheduled for this weekend and early August at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) have been called off.

With this Marriott Bonvoy promotion, you can earn 10,000 bonus Marriott points when you enroll and then spend $7,000 on a cobranded card by Sept. 30.

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