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August 4, 2026 | View Online
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If you've got this card sitting in your wallet and the Resy app on your phone, the good news is that you no longer have to guess which Resy restaurants qualify for your dining credit. The card issuer now adds a badge to participating spots, so you can just look for the icon. Just a little FYI before you go about your day.
In today’s edition:
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American Airlines just made Admirals Club memberships costlier
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Where taking the train is actually faster than flying in Europe
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How to get dual citizenship to live, work, or retire in another country
Cheers,
Kaylen
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| LOUNGES
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Admirals Club Members Have Short Window to Beat a Huge Price Hike
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American Airlines is giving its Admirals Club memberships a refresh, but many travelers will end up paying more. The need for them to pull more money out of the customer’s pockets seems to be never-ending.
Starting August 23, American will replace its current status-based pricing with two simplified membership options, eliminate household plans, and significantly increase the cost of its full membership. If you're considering joining or renewing your membership, it's worth taking a look at the new pricing before the changes take effect.
💰 Here’s what’s changing:
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Solo travelers come out ahead with the new $750 Single Membership if you don't need guest privileges or partner lounge access.
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The Full Membership gets much pricier: At up to $1,400 per year, it only makes financial sense if you frequently travel with companions or rely on partner lounges.
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Household memberships are going away. Existing memberships will remain valid until they expire, but new household plans won't be offered.
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The Citi AAdvantage Executive card may offer better value. Even with its annual fee increasing to $695, it still includes an Admirals Club membership with guest access for less than purchasing the new Full Membership
The silver lining is that eligible members who renew before August 23 can still lock in today's lower pricing, and American allows renewals up to 90 days early without changing your current expiration date. If you were already planning to renew, it's hard to see a reason to wait. I also think this is a good opportunity to rethink whether a standalone membership still makes sense, depending on how you travel.
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| EUROPE TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
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Meet Tello, The US Wireless Service That Gives You Free Roaming In Europe
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Euro-summer is taking over your feed: Amalfi Coast spritzes, Riviera sunsets, Mallorca beach days. What nobody's posting? Their phone bill after the trip.
With a big carrier, international roaming charges can quickly turn a dream holiday into a budgeting nightmare. With Tello, that ends here: you can use your monthly plan in Europe just like you do at home in the US.
Tello gets you an affordable, no-contract phone plan from $5 to $25/mo on America's largest 5G network, plus free roaming when you travel to Europe.
Data & minutes are included. No add-ons, no local SIM, no surprise charges. Switch before your trip, flip ON “International Roaming”, and that’s the whole setup.
Want maximum power wherever you are? Tello's Unlimited plan is just $25/month.
Here's the real perk: when you land back home in the US, Tello keeps working exactly the same way, giving you full flexibility and reliable 5G coverage.
Save on your Euro-trip & every month after with Tello.
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| EUROPE TRAVEL
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Faster and Cheaper, These Are Europe's Best Train-Over-Plane Routes
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Trains over planes any day, especially in Europe, when the views outside the window are just as beautiful as the destination you’re headed to. Fly Brussels to Paris, and by the time you factor in security, boarding, and getting into the city, you're looking at over four hours and roughly $228 spent. Hop the train instead, and you're there in 125 minutes for about $37, dropped off right in the city center.
That gap shows up across 25 popular European routes analyzed by booking platform Omio, comparing door-to-door time, city-center access, and price across 1,000 providers. They factored in security, boarding, and baggage claim for a fair comparison. Based on August 2026 fares, trains often won on speed, cost, and environmental impact, which probably explains why rail bookings across Europe have jumped 32% year over year, more than triple the growth flights have seen.
Routes in Europe that are faster by train:
🇫🇷 Brussels to Paris: Flying costs 265 minutes and about $228, while the train gets you there in 125 minutes for about $37, a 140-minute edge for rail.
🇩🇪 Frankfurt to Cologne: The flight runs 195 minutes, but the train covers it in just 63 minutes for $35, making this one of the biggest time-savers on the list.
🇪🇸 Madrid to Valencia: Flying takes 240 minutes and costs about $75, versus 130 minutes and about $17 by train, saving 110 minutes and a good chunk of cash. I wish I had done this years ago instead of taking a flight that ended up being delayed.
🇮🇹 Milan to Florence: At 240 minutes and about $215 by air versus 140 minutes and about $29 by rail, the train wins by 100 minutes and comes in far cheaper too.
🇫🇷 London to Paris: Flying takes 255 minutes and costs about $125, while the train takes 156 minutes and runs pricier at around $214, yet is still 99 minutes faster despite the higher fare. I’ve taken the train numerous times to save some time between cities.
There’s still more to this list, but out of all routes, Brussels to Paris is Omio's strongest case for rail saving you 140 minutes and landing in a city with 1,000+ km of cycle lanes and 120+ Michelin-starred restaurants, no transfer needed. When a train saves you time and three-quarters of your budget, flying's a hard sell. It’s something to consider on your next trip to Europe.
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| TRAVEL
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Legitimate Ways to Get Dual Citizenship for Americans
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If your family tree has roots in Ireland, Italy, Poland, or a handful of other countries, you might already have a second passport waiting for you; you just haven't done the paperwork.
If you want to live, work, or retire abroad, there are ways to do that with dual citizenship. Since applying for a second passport through ancestry costs a fraction of what golden passport or residency programs run, it's worth checking your family tree before you start dreaming up where you want to go. Countries like Ireland, Italy, Poland, Germany, and Portugal all offer citizenship by descent, so if you've got a grandparent or great-grandparent from one of these places, your passport to Europe might already be more within reach than you think.
Retirement and talent visas in countries like Spain, Portugal, France, and Taiwan can eventually lead to citizenship, but you're looking at five to ten years of actually living there first. It's the slowest path by far, since you're building an actual life somewhere before that country hands you a passport. If you've got the patience for it, it’ll definitely feel well-earned.
If you have no family ties to Europe, there’s always the option to buy your way in instead. At least 11 countries now offer citizenship for a significant investment, usually starting around $200,000, mostly in the Caribbean, with a few options in the Middle East and beyond. Demand has doubled in just the last year, so evidently a lot of people have $200,000 lying around. It's efficient, sure, but it's also the version of dual citizenship that feels less like a birthright and more like a very expensive membership.
Here are 10 countries you may be eligible for dual citizenship in.
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| TIKTOK OF THE DAY
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Oh, this is my kind of humor. Haha!
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| WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING
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Actress Emily Blunt reveals her favorite spots on Martha’s Vineyard
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The DOT is reconsidering how clearly airlines have to show total fares
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Uber drivers reveal why they decline some riders
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Remember that Lake Como villa from James Bond? It's on sale for much less than I imagined
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OpenAI hosted an influencer trip to New York’s Hudson Valley, and people are highly upset about it
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This free navigation app helps drivers find the scenic route
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