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Did you know most T-Mobile plans come with unlimited texting and data abroad? And there are more travel perks hiding in your plan too, including a free premium drink on Delta flights, a free year of AAA membership, and Hilton Honors Silver status with 15% off at most Hilton brands.
Meanwhile, Chase Ultimate Rewards® just launched a 20% transfer bonus to Air Canada Aeroplan through Sept. 30, 2026, or 30% with the Aeroplan® Credit Card. Aeroplan is one of the stronger programs for booking Star Alliance flights to Europe, including Lufthansa, Austrian, and Swiss, so a bonus like this can meaningfully cut the points you need for a flight.
Once you land, Uber isn't universal in Europe and is banned in a few countries, so it's worth having Bolt or FreeNow as a backup. There's bad news for KLM's cheese sandwich fans too. Free beer, wine, and the sandwich disappear from European economy flights starting in October, joining most other European full-service airlines that have already made a similar move. And Atlanta's new grab-and-go lounge, Poppin, lets Priority Pass holders grab snacks and drinks without camping out in a crowded lounge, following a concept also offered by United, American, and Air Canada.
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