Rakuten has launched an unprecedented promotion offering 100% cashback or up to 32,588 transferable points for just $275.88 - potentially the best points acquisition deal of the year. We also cover United's CFO dropping hints about potential airline mergers that could reshape loyalty programs, Bank of America's new rewards program launching in May with significant tier changes, and American Airlines' updated baggage fee structure. Plus, credit card fraud lessons and what to expect when flying Gulf carriers during Ramadan.
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- Show
- FrequencyUpdated Daily
- PublishedFebruary 19, 2026 at 11:03 AM UTC
- Length12 min
- Episode335
- RatingClean
