American Express and Virgin Atlantic transfer bonus: Get 40% more Virgin points when transferring Membership Rewards

Looking to travel to Europe? Is an island vacation on your bucket list? Want to finally make that dream trip a reality? If so, there’s good news: For a limited time, eligible American Express Membership Rewards® card members can receive a 40% bonus when transferring points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Usually, cardholders can transfer…

Citi to become exclusive AA card issuer, Barclays cards to be discontinued

Citi is a TPG advertising partner. American Airlines and Citi have announced the extension of their longstanding cobranded partnership for the next decade. The partnership, which has lasted over 37 years, will see Citi become the exclusive issuer of the AAdvantage cobranded card portfolio starting 2026. In announcing the 10-year extension, American Airlines CEO Robert…

Hawaiian Airlines cuts Austin service, begins network integration with Alaska

Hawaiian Airlines is ending service on one of its newest routes. The Honolulu-based airline will cease flying between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) on March 26, 2025, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson. This 3,764-mile route from Austin to HNL was launched…