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Why Masks Are Actually Harmful, Hyatt Losing Millions, and the Real COVID Risk While Flying
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
US State department lifts its global ‘Do not Travel’ advisory
The US State Department placed many countries on the level 4 - do not travel advisory category after Covid-19 spread globally. They're now lifting that ban.
Banks are tightening credit card approvals across the board
While data points have hinted at approvals getting tougher, this survey clearly shows how 3 out of 4 issuers are making it tougher to get a credit card.
Chase Is Offering a Transfer Bonus to IHG
Chase is offering a transfer bonus to IHG (Intercontinental Hotel Group) throughout the month of August 2020. Click here for more on this rare event...
Chase 5/24 expansion, 100k Marriott, 70k Amex Gold sign-up bonuses, travel bans & more
Data points indicate an expansion of Chase 5/24 rule. 100k and 70k welcome bonuses on two popular cards. That & more as we recap the top stories from July.
Reminder: Register for Discover It 4th Quarter 2020 Categories
Don't forget to register for the 4th Quarter 2020 categories if you are a Discover It cardholder! Click here to see which categories will be featured!
Amex closing accounts of customers, stimulus checks, retention offers & more
Amex execs hit that they will be closing customer accounts but don't the specify the time period that in order to arrive at that conclusion. That & more...
United Pilot Furlough, Countries Seeking Remote Workers, and What Is “Revenge” Travel?
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
IATA predicts that air travel may not recover until 2024
The most recent data by the IATA paints a grim picture about the recovery of air travel - 55% of respondents simply don't plan to travel in 2020.
As second stimulus check looms, is the $4,000 travel credit already dead?
Similar to the CARES act, the HEALS act would provide Americans with a stimulus check. Here's why it makes more sense than a $4,000 travel credit.