Airline Incidental Credit Issues, New Capital One Landing Location & Negative Purchase Protection Changes

February 17, 2026
Mark Ostermann

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February 17, 2026
Mark Ostermann

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ToP Roundup

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Interesting Articles

Purchase Protection on Most Amex Cards No Longer Covers Lost Items – Danny the Deal Guru

Something to be aware of if that coverage was important to you.

Inside the new Capital One Landing at LaGuardia Airport (LGA): Here’s how to get in – CNBC Select

This will be a great addition to LGA (which is one of my least favorite airports). I know people have been raving about the other location for years now, so it is good that they are expanding the network.

American Express Platinum $200 Airline Incidental Reimbursement – No Longer Works On United Travel Bank – Doctor of Credit

I wouldn't throw in the towel quite yet. There seems to be delays a few times per year and this could just be that. Noticing the coding changing does give me pause though. I would still hold out some hope for another week or two though.