United & Southwest Just Made Some HUGE Changes

Southwest Companion Pass Changes (2027): Why welcome bonuses, referrals, and anniversary points will no longer count toward Companion Pass qualification, the December 2, 2026 credit card approval deadline, and strategies to qualify before the rules change.

IHG Credit Card Stacking: How combining IHG credit cards can potentially earn up to 50 Elite Night Credits and help unlock the 40-night Annual Lounge Membership milestone reward.

United Premier Status Changes: New 2027 Premier qualification requirements, the elimination of the PQF alternative, and why Premier 1K is getting significantly harder to earn.

Southwest Rapid Rewards Updates: New Silver, Gold, and Platinum elite tiers, upcoming Southwest Icon Lounges, and Starlink Wi-Fi.

Airline Miles Deals: Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes, Japan Airlines mileage discounts, STARLUX's 40% mileage purchase discount, and Rove's new JetBlue transfer partnership.

Taipei Trip Report: How we booked STARLUX Business Class for 125,000 Atmos Rewards points for two people, plus our experiences at seven Taipei hotels.


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6:48 IHG ENC Stacking
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14:38 United Requirements 2027
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