Alaska & Hawaiian Merger Not Yet Approved

Details Written by: RJ Last week the Alaska + Hawaiian airlines merger looked to be a done deal. Now, Alaska has revised the press release to reflect the DOJ’s review is on going. First draft: “The time period for the U.S. Department of Justice to complete its regulatory investigation of the proposed combination of Alaska…

BILT Loses Hawaiian Transfer Option For Now

Details Written by: RJ Hawaiian airlines is no longer a transfer option for BILT Rewards as the contract was not renewed. The effort to create or extend the contract wasn’t worth it for both companies. Hawaiian transfers are expected to return with the completion of the Alaska/Hawaiian airlines merger. BILT being the only transfer partner…

Citi Trademarks Strata Select

Details Written by: RJ Citi has filed a trademark for the name ‘Strata Select’. This filing is under the sale and marketing credit cards with rewards programs. No other details at this time. Trademark First reported by: Proud Money Thoughts There’s a thought floating around that this could be a rebrand of the Rewards+ card.…

GO2 Bank – $75 Checking Bonus

Offer Details Written by: RJ Requirements Open a new Checking account using the referral link Direct deposit $200 within 45 days of account opening Eligibility Nationwide New customers only Fees Checking account has a $5/monthly fee Avoidable with a $200 direct deposit each month Account Closure No closure rules listed Referral link Valid through 9/1/24…

Upgrade My Five Cash Rewards Card

Details Written by: RJ Upgrade has launched a new line of credit card My Five Cash Rewards Annual fee: $0 Multipliers 5x up to $3k quarterly in a category of your choice. Can change category monthly Groceries TV, internet, streaming Dining Gas & EV charging Travel Cell Phone providers Pet care and stores Home utilities…