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Miles & Points Daily Podcast

Miles & Points Daily Podcast

Stay ahead of the points and miles game with Miles & Points Daily Podcast - your essential morning briefing on everything happening in the world of travel rewards. Each weekday, we deliver a quick yet comprehensive roundup of the latest credit card offers, airline and hotel promotions, award sweet spots, and insider tips to help you maximize your travel rewards. Whether it"s breaking news about limited-time bonuses, analysis of program changes, or timely reminders about expiring deals, we keep you

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7:04

✈️ JetBlue's Struggles, IHG's Richest Credit Card...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/05/30

Discover the concerning new 'singles tax' trend where airlines charge solo travelers up to 70% more on certain routes. Learn about IHG's unprecedented credit card offer featuring five free night certificates worth up to 300,000 points. Hear about JetBlue's internal challenges and new partnership with United Airlines. Get a first look at American Airlines' new Boeing 787-9P featuring 51 business class suites with sliding doors but reduced legroom in economy cabins.Subscribe to Miles &

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7:06

✈️ Southwest Finally Adds Bag Fees, Qatar's 70% Avios...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/05/29

Southwest Airlines officially implements checked bag fees for the first time in their history, charging $35 for first bags while keeping Southwest cardholders exempt. Qatar Airways launches their best-ever Avios purchase bonus at 70% off, making points available for just 1.35 cents each through June 4th. American Express rolls out new targeted offers including 20% back at IHG hotels, while Iberia quietly raises award prices overnight. Plus, Delta makes a 300-mile detour to save a distressed

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6:28

✈️ American Airlines Standby Issues, Emirates...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/05/27

Today we cover American Airlines' ongoing standby system problems and their new TSA PreCheck Touchless ID rollout at DCA. We discuss important changes to Emirates Skywards transfer partners with American Express, Chase, and Bilt all suspending transfers in late May and June. The episode highlights excellent European business class award availability starting at 55,000 miles, American's massive award sale with over one million economy seats from 5,000 miles, and Delta's observation about

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2:41

✈️ 200% Bilt Transfer Bonus, Etihad Biz Class Wide...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/05/26

Today's episode covers a massive upcoming Bilt points transfer bonus to Accor offering up to 200% extra points on June 1st. We explore extensive Etihad Airways business class award availability to India, Middle East, and Maldives for 70K AA miles each way. The show discusses a new trend of hotels implementing tipping prompts at front desks. Finally, we highlight the Citi AAdvantage Executive card's best-ever welcome bonus offer.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Thanks to Award Travel

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2:48

✈️ Bilt's 200% Transfer Bonus, SFO's Quiet Terminal &...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/05/25

Dive into today's top travel rewards news, featuring Bilt Rewards' upcoming June Rent Day promotion offering an unprecedented 200% transfer bonus to Accor Live Limitless. Learn about San Francisco International Airport's innovative approach to reducing terminal noise by 40% since 2020. Discover a compelling American Express Business Platinum offer with 150,000 points plus a $500 statement credit. Plus, get a refresher on Chase's important 5/24 rule and how it impacts your credit card

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2:54

✈️ United FA Pay Hike, Memorial Day Travel Surge &...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/05/24

Get the latest on United Airlines' historic flight attendant contract featuring a 40% economic improvement and retroactive pay. Learn about the surprising 6% increase in Memorial Day travel bookings and important changes coming to Southwest's baggage policy. Discover a new credit card offering 50K bonus points with unique mortgage payment rewards, plus hear about ongoing Marriott elite breakfast benefit issues. American Airlines shares a refreshing new perspective on customer service beyond

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3:17

✈️ United Cuts Benefits, 100k AA Miles Offer & Qatar...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/05/23

Major changes are coming to United Airlines' MileagePlus program, including the elimination of the Excursionist Perk and other popular benefits. Exciting credit card offers include a 100,000-mile bonus on the Citi AAdvantage Executive card and 75,000 points on the Chase Aeroplan Card. Bilt Rewards adds Qatar Airways as a new 1:1 transfer partner, expanding premium travel options. Marriott announces its 37th brand, Series by Marriott, while a Howard Johnson's hotel makes headlines with a

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3:00

✈️ AA Food Upgrade, Miami Airport Expansion &...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/05/22

Today's episode covers American Airlines' upcoming food service improvements including steak sandwiches and premium snacks in coach. We discuss Miami International Airport's $9B expansion project featuring a new Concourse K. United Airlines announces exciting new routes to Adelaide, Bangkok, and Ho Chi Minh City. The show also covers the current Amex Green Card offer and Bilt's upcoming rent payment changes, plus a hot deal on Avianca LifeMiles with up to 160% bonus.Subscribe to Miles

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3:11

✈️ Bilt Rent Rewards Drop, Phoenix-Asia Route & New...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/05/21

Today's episode covers major changes to Bilt's rent payment rewards program, with partner card earnings dropping 50% starting July 21st. We discuss Starlux Airlines' groundbreaking new Phoenix-Taipei route and American Airlines' luxurious new Flagship Lounge opening in Philadelphia. Also covered are Delta's earbuds policy update, Southwest's power bank restrictions, and Virgin Atlantic's incredible 4,800-point UK fare promotion. Plus, learn Kimpton Hotels' new secret password for summer

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3:09

✈️ Bizarre Hotel Fee, Etihad's Charlotte Surprise &...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/05/20

Today's episode covers a peculiar $6.95 'elevator breakdown' fee at Holiday Inn Express and Etihad's unexpected Charlotte route announcement following Trump's UAE visit. We discuss Marriott's concerning removal of their 'best available room' guarantee for elite members and an upcoming devaluation of Citi's ThankYou points redemption rates. The episode concludes with news of Capital One's completion of the Discover acquisition and what it means for cardholders.Subscribe to Miles &

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2:52

✈️ Citi Transfer Bonus, Amex Virtual Cards & New...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/05/19

Dive into today's travel rewards updates, including Citi's exciting 25% transfer bonus to Wyndham Rewards and permanent 5x earnings through the Citi Travel portal for Double Cash and Custom Cash cardholders. Learn about American Express's new virtual card feature for business accounts, adding enhanced security for online purchases. Explore insights about American Airlines' increasing delays and get an inside look at the newly opened Ritz-Carlton New York NoMad. Perfect for travel rewards

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3:15

✈️ United's SFO Food Crisis, LaGuardia Near-Miss &...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/05/18

In today's episode, we dive into United Airlines' major catering problems at SFO, where passengers are experiencing severely reduced food and beverage services. We cover a concerning runway incident at LaGuardia Airport involving American Eagle and United aircraft. Marriott Bonvoy makes headlines with a significant downgrade to elite member benefits by removing their 'best room' upgrade promise. We also explore an unusual incident of in-flight hair braiding on American Airlines and share

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3:04

✈️ Amex Ending Hawaiian Partnership, 90% Aeroplan...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/05/17

Today's episode covers critical changes at American Express, with their Hawaiian Airlines partnership ending June 30th, impacting transfers to Alaska Airlines. We discuss Air Canada's generous 90% points purchase bonus and Capital One's incredible MLB ticket redemption offer at just 5,000 miles. American Airlines' free Wi-Fi testing program is launching, and Southwest Vacations is offering significant savings on travel packages. Plus, get inspired by a Chase Sapphire cardholder's strategy

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3:13

✈️ Hilton Award Night Changes, Delta's New Fares &...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/05/16

Today's episode covers major changes at Hilton Honors, with maximum award night pricing jumping to 200,000 points per night. We discuss Delta's upcoming 'good, better, best' fare structure overhaul launching October 1st. The show highlights an incredible new American Express Business Platinum Card offer featuring 150,000 points and a $500 flight credit. We wrap up with details on American Airlines' million-seat award sale and Singapore Airlines' latest Spontaneous Escapes promotion

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3:11

✈️ Chase Sapphire 100K Ending, United Drama & New...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/05/15

Today's episode covers the final days of Chase Sapphire Preferred's massive 100K points welcome bonus and whether you should jump on it. We discuss United Airlines' recent controversy with grounded flight attendants and American Airlines' return to expanded drink service. Plus, learn about an exciting new points transfer partner called Rove offering 2.2 cents per point value, and Marriott Bonvoy's latest points purchase promotion. We also share a humorous story about a passenger's unique

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3:02

✈️ Chase Sapphire 100K Bonus Ending, United's New...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/05/14

Today's episode covers the final days of Chase Sapphire Preferred's massive 100K points welcome bonus ending May 15th. We dive into United Airlines' exciting new Polaris business class reveal featuring suite doors and enhanced amenities, plus the simultaneous flight attendant protests. Bilt Rewards members get great news with Japan Airlines joining as a transfer partner. We also explore Alaska Airlines' European expansion plans and Marriott's generous 40K bonus points offer for Homes &

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3:19

✈️ United's New Biz Seats, DFW Flight Holds & Hotel...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/05/13

Today we dive into United Airlines' leaked new business class seat design and American Airlines' customer-friendly initiative to hold connecting flights at DFW. We discuss a concerning trend with IHG hotels introducing a mandatory security fee in Tulsa. Plus, discover an efficient two-card rewards strategy for maximizing travel points, and learn about Emirates' new restrictions on first-class award bookings. We also cover the viral Spirit Airlines roach incident that's making

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2:56

✈️ Marriott Elite Drama, Hilton Price Shock & Apple...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/05/12

Today we dive into controversial changes at Marriott properties, including reduced elite benefits at the Westin Maui and revelations about their secret upgrade prioritization system. We explore a shocking Hilton Diamond member pricing incident where a $288 room was suddenly repriced to $1,090. The episode covers an exciting American Airlines business card offer with 80,000 miles and details on a special Apple shopping portal promotion offering up to 4x bonus miles. Plus, get practical tips

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3:41

✈️ Emirates First Class Bombshell, Last Call for 100K...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/05/11

Breaking news as Emirates announces major restrictions on first-class award bookings, limiting them to elite status members only. Chase Sapphire Preferred's 100,000-point welcome bonus is ending May 15th, offering potentially $1,250+ in travel value. In a quirky historical tidbit, learn about Buzz Aldrin's customs declaration for moon rocks in 1969. The episode also covers new hotel payment processing fees and JetBlue's eye-catching Dunkin' themed aircraft, while concluding with essential

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3:28

✈️ Chase 100K Bonus Ending, Delta's Luxury Bedding &...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/05/10

Catch the final days of Chase Sapphire Preferred's massive 100,000-point welcome bonus worth $2,000+ in travel. Delta adds premium Missoni bedding to their long-haul business class flights, while Frontier introduces unlimited companion travel for top-tier elites. Discover the controversy around Marriott hotels encouraging front desk tipping via QR codes, with some staff earning $500 per night. Plus, learn about a new way to earn transferable points on mortgage payments with the no-fee Mesa

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