Weekly Review: February 20, 2021

On Feb 21, 2021

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I hope everyone is having a great weekend so far!

On the points & travel front, this week American & JetBlue announced nearly three dozen new routes, JetBlue eliminated free carry-ons for its cheapest fares, a JetBlue flight attendant vacationing in Jamaica caused quite some controversy, Thai Airways staff were accused of faking their own deaths, Singapore Changi opened a strange business travel bubble, and more.

With that out of the way, here’s a recap of this week on the blog:

Featured Stories

Has Airline Fleet Planning Become Short-Sighted?

We’ve seen several airlines make major changes to their fleet plans in recent months, and I can’t help but pose the question of whether airlines are acting a bit irrationally, and oscillating between extremes.

Citi Premier Vs. Citi Prestige: Crunching The Numbers

I have over two dozen credit cards, and I reassess my strategy every so often based on my spending patterns, and based on how card benefits evolve. For the most part I’m quite happy with my card portfolio, though there’s one thing I keep going back and forth on — I currently have the Citi Prestige Card, but should I downgrade it to the Citi Premier^® Card (review)?

Guide To Marriott STARS & Luminous Programs

While one way to get perks at Marriott properties is by having elite status in the Bonvoy program, many people don’t realize that travel agents can often also add perks to stays, that in many cases rival, and in some cases even exceed, what elite members would typically receive. Best of all, if you’re a Bonvoy elite member you can potentially use this program to get even more value.