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Oman Hassan · Oct 9, 2026 · 2 minAAdvantage members can now split fares between cash and miles, but only on American's own website, app and AA Vacations. Advisors should know where that leaves agency tickets.
Mira Okonkwo · Oct 6, 2026Amex now pays Platinum cruise credits only on Amex Travel bookings, and ASTA has launched a petition. Advisors with cardholder clients need a workaround now.
Jeff Cameron · Oct 5, 2026In tests, Meta's Muse failed on Hilton, Marriott and Hyatt sites while a rival agent got through. Agent hotel booking remains unreliable, and advisors can step in.
Mira Okonkwo · Oct 5, 2026Discover Puerto Rico is making its own data the source AI assistants cite. Suppliers who aren't in a DMO's verified dataset may soon stop showing up in AI-led trip planning.
Mira Okonkwo · Oct 1, 2026AI agents can now book a hotel room but still struggle with the full transaction. Access, judgement and accountability are where advisors keep their edge.
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