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#537
October 26 · 4 min
✈️ Citi Just Added a New Transfer Partner — And There's a Bonus Running Right Now
Citi ThankYou has made a surprise move by adding Copa ConnectMiles as a brand new transfer partner, opening up some seriously underrated award sweet spots for savvy travelers. On top of that, a rare transfer bonus to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles is live right now with a deadline you won't want to miss. Southwest is making a major leap into the premium travel space with the announcement of eleven brand new airport lounges, and the details on how to access them are just starting to emerge. Citi is also sweetening one of its premium American Airlines cards with a new dining credit worth up to $200 annually — with no fee increase. Tune in for all the details on what these changes mean for your points strategy and upcoming travel plans. Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Travel Tools: Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matches Award Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals drop Friday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error fares Flight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait times Immigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwide EES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait times Flight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availability SeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - Chase Chase Business American Express American Express Business Bilt Rewards Capital One Ramp Rakuten
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#536
October 22 · 4 min
✈️ Southwest's Secret New Tier Just Leaked — Plus a Capital One Transfer Bonus You Need to See Before It's Gone
Emirates Skywards just dropped a creative promotion letting travelers earn bonus miles for every minute spent in Dubai, but there's a cap that changes how you should plan your trip. Hilton is rolling out a new Pay with Points feature for elite members, and while it sounds appealing, the redemption rate tells a very different story. A leaked Southwest internal presentation reveals a brand-new loyalty tier above A-List Preferred, signaling a major shift in how the airline plans to keep its most loyal flyers engaged. Capital One is offering a limited-time 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which opens the door to a highly valuable ANA business class redemption at a steep discount. Tune in for the full breakdown on all four stories, including which moves are worth making and which ones to avoid. Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Travel Tools: Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matches Award Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals drop Friday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error fares Flight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait times Immigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwide EES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait times Flight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availability SeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - Chase Chase Business American Express American Express Business Bilt Rewards Capital One Ramp Rakuten
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#535
October 21 · 4 min
✈️ Bilt Just Added a New Transfer Partner — and There's a Redemption Sweet Spot You'll Want to Know About
Bilt Rewards has officially added a brand new transfer partner, and while the obvious use case might disappoint, there's a hidden redemption opportunity that could unlock serious value for East Coast travelers. Several transfer bonuses are expiring soon — some within days — across Rove, Citi, and Amex, with Japan Airlines and Flying Blue among the key targets. SAS is running a status match that could quietly unlock Delta elite benefits for under a hundred dollars, with no flying required. Singapore Airlines has just made its first class ground experience at Changi Airport a permanent fixture, raising the bar ahead of a major new product launch in 2027. Tune in for the full breakdown, including which transfer bonus you need to act on before this week is out. Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Travel Tools: Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matches Award Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals drop Friday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error fares Flight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait times Immigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwide EES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait times Flight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availability SeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - Chase Chase Business American Express American Express Business Bilt Rewards Capital One Ramp Rakuten
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#534
October 20 · 3 min
✈️ Chase Just Raised the Stakes for Hyatt Loyalists — Plus Columbus Gets Its First Transatlantic Flight
Chase has just increased the welcome bonus on the World of Hyatt Business Card to 70,000 points, making it one of the strongest Hyatt offers available right now. Business owners and freelancers should also know about a platform that lets you earn Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific miles on top of your regular credit card rewards — even when vendors don't accept cards. Lufthansa is set to launch Columbus, Ohio's very first transatlantic nonstop flight to Frankfurt starting in 2027, with business class redemptions available through Miles and More and United MileagePlus. A new study of summer airfares reveals that prices dropped after booking on more than 26% of trips, meaning there's real money to be saved by monitoring your fares even after you've already purchased. Tune in for all the details, including tips on how to track award availability and score flight deal alerts. Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Travel Tools: Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matches Award Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals drop Friday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error fares Flight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait times Immigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwide EES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait times Flight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availability SeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - Chase Chase Business American Express American Express Business Bilt Rewards Capital One Ramp Rakuten
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#533
October 20 · 4 min
✈️ Record IHG Bonus Drops With a Deadline — Plus Lufthansa's Shocking New U.S. Route
A limited-time IHG One Rewards Premier Select Credit Card welcome offer just launched at 200,000 bonus points, but you'll need to act fast before it disappears on November 18th. Lufthansa is making history by launching the first-ever transatlantic flight to Columbus, Ohio, starting May 2027, opening up new award redemption pathways for Miles and More and United MileagePlus members. Chase has also elevated the World of Hyatt Business Card welcome offer to 70,000 bonus points, making it one of the stronger hotel card offers currently available. Meanwhile, Air France and Air Côte d'Ivoire are deepening their partnership with a new codeshare and loyalty reciprocity between Flying Blue and sMiles, with potentially exciting award redemption possibilities on the horizon. Today's episode covers all the deadlines, details, and strategies you need to make the most of these fast-moving opportunities. Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Travel Tools: Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matches Award Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals drop Friday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error fares Flight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait times Immigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwide EES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait times Flight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availability SeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - Chase Chase Business American Express American Express Business Bilt Rewards Capital One Ramp Rakuten
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#532
October 19 · 37 sec
✈️ United Airlines Caught Red-Handed: What a Doctor's Photo Revealed About His 'Missed' Flight
A Seattle doctor's confirmed United Airlines seat was given away to a standby passenger, leaving him stranded overnight and sparking a serious dispute with the airline. United paid him over $1,000 in involuntary denied boarding compensation, but then told the Department of Transportation a very different story about what happened. The doctor had key photographic evidence that directly contradicted United's official account, raising major questions about how airlines report these incidents to regulators. Today's episode breaks down what this means for your rights as a passenger and what you should always do to protect yourself at the gate. This is one story every frequent flyer needs to hear before their next trip. Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Travel Tools: Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matches Award Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals drop Friday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error fares Flight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait times Immigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwide EES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait times Flight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availability SeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - Chase Chase Business American Express American Express Business Bilt Rewards Capital One Ramp Rakuten
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#531
October 16 · 5 min
✈️ Southwest Just Killed the Easy Companion Pass — Plus a Free United Miles Trick Nobody's Talking About
Southwest Airlines has completely overhauled its Rapid Rewards program, and the beloved easy Companion Pass is going away — with major new requirements that will shock frequent flyers. We also uncover a legitimate United MileagePlus trick that lets you transfer miles between members for free, saving you hundreds of dollars. World of Hyatt has quietly launched a game-changing update that makes pooling points with family faster and easier than ever before. Plus, a sneaky American Express Membership Rewards change could cause you to accidentally forfeit your points balance when canceling a card — here's how to protect yourself before it's too late. Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Travel Tools: Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matches Award Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals drop Friday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error fares Flight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait times Immigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwide EES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait times Flight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availability SeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - Chase Chase Business American Express American Express Business Bilt Rewards Capital One Ramp Rakuten
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#530
October 15 · 4 min
✈️ Hyatt Just Changed How You Transfer Points — Act Fast Before the New Limits Hit
World of Hyatt is launching online point transfers between members on October 15th, but rumored annual caps mean you'll want to move fast if you've been planning to pool points with family. Singapore Airlines is rolling out major cabin upgrades in November, including business class pajamas and luxury new amenity kits across all cabins. Delta One is refreshing its soft product with wagyu burgers, Champagne Taittinger, Blanco's bourbon, and Missoni amenity kits rolling out from LA this fall. Aeroplan is running a limited-time points sale through October 29th with up to a 90% bonus, bringing costs down to roughly 1.38 cents per point for large purchases. Plus, there's a new Hyatt elite status challenge that could fast-track you to Star Alliance Gold through Aeroplan, and a potential change coming to the Amex Platinum hotel credit you'll want to know about. Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Travel Tools: Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matches Award Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals drop Friday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error fares Flight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait times Immigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwide EES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait times Flight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availability SeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - Chase Chase Business American Express American Express Business Bilt Rewards Capital One Ramp Rakuten
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#529
September 29 · 7 min
✈️ Chase Just Changed the Game for Rejected Card Applicants & a Hyatt Transfer Deadline You Can't Miss
Chase is exploring a second-chance program for rejected travel card applicants, and United Airlines is reportedly very interested — this could be a major shift for travelers who've been locked out of co-branded card benefits. There's also a critical deadline hitting October 1st that affects how many Chase points you'll need to transfer to Hyatt, and if you have the wrong card, it's going to cost you significantly more. On the offers front, Capital One, Hilton, and two major budget airlines are all running deals worth serious attention right now. American Airlines just quietly rolled out a new automatic seat upgrade feature in its app that could change how you manage your flights. Plus, Alaska Airlines' Atmos program has some jaw-dropping sweet spots for business class travel that most people are sleeping on. Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Travel Tools: Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matches Award Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals drop Friday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error fares Flight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait times Immigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwide EES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait times Flight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availability SeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - Chase Chase Business American Express American Express Business Bilt Rewards Capital One Ramp Rakuten
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#528
September 28 · 10 min
✈️ Southwest's Credit Loophole, Free Airline & Hotel Elite Status, and a First Class Secret You Need to Hear
A Southwest Airlines workaround is making waves right now — Basic flight credits that normally expire in six months may have a surprising escape route that turns them transferable with no expiration. On the credit card front, we break down the top cards delivering automatic airline and hotel elite status, including one that hands you top-tier Diamond status just for holding it. Hotel club lounges are quietly disappearing post-pandemic, and we share what you need to know before your next booking. We also cover jaw-dropping award sweet spots to Latin America starting as low as 9,500 miles one-way, a Rakuten portal offer hitting an all-time high, and a real-world points challenge that reveals some of the most creative redemption strategies in the game. Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Travel Tools: Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matches Award Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals drop Friday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error fares Flight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait times Immigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwide EES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait times Flight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availability SeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - Chase Chase Business American Express American Express Business Bilt Rewards Capital One Ramp Rakuten
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#527
September 25 · 7 min
✈️ American Airlines Just Quietly Changed How You'll Pick Your Seat
American Airlines is rolling out a game-changing seat-watch tool in its app that automatically moves you to a better seat when one opens up, plus a new perk for top-tier elite members. The Chase Sapphire Lounge planned for Seattle has hit a major snag involving public controversy, while the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business is offering one of the largest welcome bonuses we've seen in a while. SAS has unveiled plans for a stunning new flagship lounge at Copenhagen Airport, packed with features that will rival some of the world's best. We also break down a simple two-card strategy that could be leaving serious rewards on the table, plus the latest on Spirit Airlines' liquidation and a wild Frontier Airlines carry-on incident that ended in handcuffs. Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Travel Tools: Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matches Award Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals drop Friday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error fares Flight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait times Immigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwide EES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait times Flight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availability SeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - Chase Chase Business American Express American Express Business Bilt Rewards Capital One Ramp Rakuten
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#526
September 24 · 7 min
✈️ Bilt Just Added Its 25th Transfer Partner & American Airlines Is Teaming Up With a Premium Asian Carrier
Bilt Rewards has officially added Amtrak Guest Rewards as its 25th transfer partner, but the two-to-one transfer ratio means you should think carefully before moving your points. American Airlines and Starlux Airlines are upgrading their partnership, with a frequent flyer agreement in the works that could unlock exciting business class redemptions across Asia. On the credit card front, the Capital One Venture X Business card is offering a massive 150,000-mile welcome bonus, and a popular Marriott welcome offer has a fast-approaching deadline you need to know about. Lufthansa's social media team went viral this week after a brutally blunt response to a passenger complaint, sparking a debate about airline customer service. Plus, a popular rewards app is about to raise its price — but there's still time to lock in a 50% discount. Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Travel Tools: Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matches Award Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals drop Friday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error fares Flight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait times Immigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwide EES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait times Flight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availability SeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - Chase Chase Business American Express American Express Business Bilt Rewards Capital One Ramp Rakuten
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#525
September 23 · 9 min
✈️ Chase Just Raised the Stakes on Q4 Bonuses & a 125K Mile Offer Just Hit an All-Time High
Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex cardholders need to act now — Q4 categories are live with some of the highest dining and grocery rates we've seen, but you must activate before December 14th to earn them. Bilt Rewards members can unlock a little-known strategy to double their Points Accelerator slots and Rent Day bonus caps using authorized users. A major AAdvantage card is sitting at its highest-ever welcome offer, and Capital One business card holders have a path to serious transferable miles with no earning caps. Plus, a fiber optic cable cut in New Jersey caused one of the worst ATC disruptions the Northeast has seen in years — here's what you need to know if your flights were affected. Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Travel Tools: Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matches Award Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals drop Friday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error fares Flight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait times Immigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwide EES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait times Flight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availability SeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - Chase Chase Business American Express American Express Business Bilt Rewards Capital One Ramp Rakuten
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#524
September 22 · 9 min
✈️ Citi Just Added a Major New Transfer Partner — And There's a Limited-Time Bonus You Need to See
Citi ThankYou Rewards has quietly made a massive move by adding Japan Airlines as a transfer partner, complete with a launch bonus that could unlock lie-flat business class for far fewer points than you'd expect. Meanwhile, Citi has changed the welcome bonus rules on two popular cards in a way that could permanently affect your eligibility — and the clock may already be ticking. We also break down the best credit card welcome offers available right now, including a record-high offer on a popular business card, plus tips on lounge access, authorized user perks, and a Chase feature that's getting closer to beating transfer partners on value. And stay tuned for a surprisingly useful military travel perk that most people have never heard of. Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Travel Tools: Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matches Award Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals drop Friday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error fares Flight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait times Immigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwide EES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait times Flight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availability SeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - Chase Chase Business American Express American Express Business Bilt Rewards Capital One Ramp Rakuten
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#523
September 21 · 8 min
✈️ Citi Just Added a New Transfer Partner With a Massive Bonus — But Their Bonus Rules May Never Be the Same Again
Citi has launched a 30% transfer bonus to newly added partner Japan Airlines Mileage Bank, plus a 25% bonus to Avianca Lifemiles, both running through October 24th — creating some exceptional award redemption opportunities for ThankYou cardholders. In a major policy shift, Citi has quietly updated bonus eligibility on its Strata card lineup, moving from a 48-month rule to what appears to be a once-per-lifetime restriction, making now a critical time to apply. Chase is making a massive $70 million bet on a 16,000-square-foot Sapphire Lounge at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, while American Airlines continues to permanently close AAdvantage accounts over credit card bonuses earned as far back as seven years ago. American Airlines also expanded Flagship Dining at DFW to business class passengers and upgraded its partnership with Taiwan's Starlux Airlines to a codeshare agreement. Rounding out today's episode: fee-free Visa gift cards at Staples through Saturday and a key change to Amex Business Platinum lounge access starting October 1st. Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Travel Tools: Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matches Award Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals drop Friday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error fares Flight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait times Immigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwide EES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait times Flight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availability SeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - Chase Chase Business American Express American Express Business Bilt Rewards Capital One Ramp Rakuten
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#522
September 18 · 9 min
✈️ Chase Sapphire Reserve Just Got Sweeter, Citi's Card Is Turning Heads, and Marriott Is Caught Doing What?
Today's episode is packed with urgent updates across credit cards, hotel loyalty programs, and inflight experience. The Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business is getting a major hotel credit upgrade, and a Citi card is making a serious case for dethroning the Amex Platinum and Chase Sapphire Reserve for certain travelers. Marriott Bonvoy is in the news for all the wrong reasons, with a troubling report about unauthorized enrollments — plus a new loyalty chief stepping in with big expectations. American Airlines is quietly reshaping how it sells seats, and Delta One just made a move that premium cabin regulars will actually notice. There's also a best-ever limited-time offer on an American Airlines card that AAdvantage loyalists won't want to miss. Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Travel Tools: Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matches Award Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals drop Friday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error fares Flight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait times Immigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwide EES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait times Flight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availability SeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - Chase Chase Business American Express American Express Business Bilt Rewards Capital One Ramp Rakuten
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#521
September 17 · 8 min
✈️ Chase Just Raised This Bonus & Amex Opens Its First European Lounge — Plus Deals You Need to Act On Now
Chase has quietly elevated the World of Hyatt Business Card sign-up bonus to 70,000 points, and the Chase Sapphire Reserve is celebrating a milestone birthday with a stack of limited-time offers worth hundreds of dollars in cash back. IHG One Rewards is offering 15% off award night bookings for a limited window, while Avianca LifeMiles is running a massive bonus on purchased miles that could unlock Star Alliance premium cabin flights at a steal. The American Express Centurion Lounge has officially opened at Amsterdam Schiphol — a first for continental Europe — and Etihad Airways has teased a jaw-dropping new lounge design coming to London Heathrow. Tune in for all the details, smart tips on where these deals deliver the most value, and a new Grand Hyatt all-inclusive property that just became bookable with points. Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Travel Tools: Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matches Award Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals drop Friday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error fares Flight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait times Immigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwide EES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait times Flight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availability SeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - Chase Chase Business American Express American Express Business Bilt Rewards Capital One Ramp Rakuten
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#520
September 16 · 8 min
✈️ American Airlines Just Handed Out Free Elite Status Mid-Flight — Plus Wyndham's New Award Chart Is Live
American Airlines is making surprise moves in Chicago by offering free Gold elite status directly to passengers on board flights, and that's just the start of today's packed episode. The carrier is also overhauling its lounge strategy with nearly one new or improved Admirals Club per month and opening up Flagship Dining to all business class passengers on long-haul routes. Wyndham Rewards has officially launched its new four-tier award chart, with some properties getting cheaper and top-tier properties jumping 50% in price. On the credit card front, the refreshed Citi AAdvantage Executive Card is offering a massive 125,000-mile welcome bonus, and Chase Freedom Flex cardholders can now register for Q4 bonus categories that could stack to 7x points on dining. There's also a 100% bonus on IHG points purchases, a 96% bonus from Saudia's AlFursan program, and a hidden Air Canada card perk that works on United flights. Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Travel Tools: Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matches Award Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals drop Friday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error fares Flight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait times Immigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwide EES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait times Flight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availability SeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - Chase Chase Business American Express American Express Business Bilt Rewards Capital One Ramp Rakuten
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#519
September 15 · 8 min
✈️ Qatar Airways Just Reversed a Major Points Rule — Plus a 100K Chase Bonus and a Lounge Access Gamble You Need to Hear About
Qatar Airways has scrapped a controversial restriction that was blocking millions of credit card points transfers, and the change opens up major redemption opportunities for travelers. Chase has quietly brought back one of the strongest business card bonuses on the market, and a niche airline's paid status match could secretly unlock access to American Airlines lounges — if the timing works out. Korean Air is making a massive leap forward with free Starlink Wi-Fi rolling out fleet-wide, while a Marriott Titanium member's hotel walk story serves as a stark warning about elite protections that don't always hold up. Plus, Amex Platinum cardholders have just days left to use hundreds of dollars in quarterly credits before they vanish for good. Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Travel Tools: Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matches Award Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals drop Friday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error fares Flight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait times Immigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwide EES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait times Flight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availability SeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - Chase Chase Business American Express American Express Business Bilt Rewards Capital One Ramp Rakuten
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#518
September 14 · 8 min
✈️ Secret Scores, Chase Ink Deadline & A Hidden Hyatt Shortcut You Need to Know About Now
A major refresh to the Air Canada Aeroplan credit card has uncovered a surprising backdoor to one of the most coveted hotel elite statuses in the world — and it's not who you'd expect. The Chase Ink Business Cash card is offering a massive 100,000-point welcome bonus on a no-annual-fee card, but only until a hard deadline that's fast approaching. British Airways has been quietly scoring every Executive Club member out of 105 — and flight attendants can actually see it. Staples is running a limited-time fee-free Mastercard gift card deal that savvy points earners can stack with a key Chase bonus category for thousands of Ultimate Rewards points in a single day. Plus, dining rewards programs from Marriott, Delta, and American Airlines are offering easy bonus points just for registering your card — and American Airlines' AAdvantage signup numbers aren't quite what they seem. Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Travel Tools: Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matches Award Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals drop Friday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error fares Flight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait times Immigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwide EES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait times Flight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availability SeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - Chase Chase Business American Express American Express Business Bilt Rewards Capital One Ramp Rakuten
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