In 2026, American Express has made a few tweaks to the Amex Platinum Card, while keeping the annual fee the same. That and more as we recap some of the top stories we covered in the month of April 2026.
American Express Platinum Card Changes 2026: Updated List + Key Dates
Unlike the massive refresh last year, these tweaks are nominal. However, they still erode value from the card, especially if these benefits are key for your style of travel.
Why This New Amex Credit Card Falls Short Of Expectations
There’s really no other way to say this. I was expecting better, but Amex’s newest card fell short of expectations.
Why This Premium Credit Card Makes Sense Despite Its High Annual Fee
In my opinion, this card really hits it out of the park. While the annual fee is high, the benefits more than pay for it each year. Also, it’s currently offering a record high welcome bonus.
World Of Hyatt Devaluation To Kick In From This Date?
We now have an official confirmation. The new World of Hyatt chart will go into effect starting May 20, 2026. If you’re looking to lock in a points redemption at lower rates, then it’s best to lock them in before the new prices go into effect.
American Express Adds New Restrictions, This Time To Referral Bonuses
American Express has put in new restrictions for referral bonuses. As per the new rules, you’re now restricted to how many referrals you can make during a calendar year as opposed being capped at a number of points per year.
US Iran War Impact: United Slashes Forecast Owing To Higher Fuel Costs
United’s CEO Scott Kirby has warned that the long term effects of the current US-Iran was may be underestimated, warning that the impact of rising crude oil prices would put upward pressure on airline ticket prices. In short, he doesn’t see airline tickets getting any cheaper in the near term.
Why Americans Are Taking Fewer Trips In 2026…
Americans are taking fewer trips in 2026. However, there’s a silver lining if you dig deeper into the data.
Trump Hints At A $500 Million Taxpayer Funded Bailout For Spirit Airlines
While nothing is confirmed yet, President Trump has hinted at possibly bailing out the beleaguered airline.
7 Reasons Why The Most Recent Amex Platinum Card Refresh Was A Roaring Success
During their most recent earnings call, Amex’s executives waxed eloquent about the most recent refresh of the Amex Platinum Card, touting it as a massive success for the issuer.
Should You Transfer Points Just Because There’s a Huge Bonus? Think Again
If you’re sitting on a lot of transferable points, does it make sense to speculatively transfer you points out? In this post, I weight both sides of the equation.
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