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A man stands in an airport next to a Global Entry kiosk displaying the word "CLOSED." He is wearing a dark jacket and carrying a suitcase. In the background, there is a blurred American flag and people. The text at the top reads "Global Entry Suspension: February 2026."
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Global Entry Suspension: February 2026

Jake Redman February 23, 2026

DHS shut down Global Entry on February 22. No warning, no timeline for coming back. What Happened Secretary Kristi Noem cited funding issues and staffing shortages. The official line: redirecting personnel to help the “broader traveling population” during budget constraints and winter storms. TSA PreCheck got axed in the same announcement. That one lasted less than 24 hours before the backlash forced a reversal. Global Entry? Still down. The Timeline February 14, 2026: Backend systems start going dark. Interviews getting quietly cancelled. February 22, 2026: Official suspension announcement at 6 a.m. ET. Both programs paused. February 23, 2026: PreCheck restored […]

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Cathay Pacific’s New Aria Premium Economy: Is It Really ‘Business Lite’?

Jake Redman February 22, 2026

Cathay Pacific’s been throwing around the term “redefinition” for their new Premium Economy on the Aria-equipped 777-300ER fleet. Bold claim. But after sitting in it on a 15-hour haul from Hong Kong to New York, the “Business Lite” whispers aren’t entirely off base. Let’s get one thing straight first: Clearly, this isn’t the Aria Suite. That’s their new Business Class product, and it’s a totally different animal. But this Premium Economy retrofit? It’s the biggest leap we’ve seen in the cabin class in years, maybe ever for Cathay. What Actually Changed The old Premium Economy wasn’t bad. We covered it […]

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The image features a man sitting in an airport terminal, holding a credit card and looking at a laptop. In the background, a United Airlines plane is visible. The text at the top reads, "The United MileagePlus Squeeze: Why a Credit Card is No Longer Optional in 2026." There are two inset images: one shows an airplane seat with a sign that says "UPGRADE REQUIRED," and the other shows a payment terminal with the message "PAY WITH CARD ONLY."
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The United MileagePlus Squeeze: Why a Credit Card is No Longer Optional in 2026

Jake Redman February 20, 2026

United just rewrote the rules. If you’re flying United without one of their credit cards in 2026, you’re basically volunteering to get less, fewer miles, worse pricing, zero earnings on Basic Economy. It’s not subtle. Let’s cut through the fluff. Here’s what actually changed and why you need to care. Status Requirements in 2026: Same as 2025 (The Squeeze is Elsewhere) United didn’t actually hike the published status requirements for 2026. Same ladder as 2025: Silver: 12 PQF + 4,000 PQP or 5,000 PQP Gold: 24 PQF + 8,000 PQP or 10,000 PQP Platinum: 36 PQF + 12,000 PQP or […]

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