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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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8:42

✈️ Virgin Atlantic Just Changed the Game for Award...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/12/29

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is emerging as one of the most valuable redemption programs, especially after joining SkyTeam. We explore the best sweet spots, including discounted Air France/KLM awards and surprisingly low Upper Class rates to London. Plus, urgent reminders to use your expiring credit card credits before December 31st, American's A321XLR expansion plans through 2026, and a concerning near-miss incident at Houston that highlights the importance of following ATC instructions

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9:13

✈️ American Airlines Just Changed Basic Economy...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/12/28

American Airlines has made a controversial change to basic economy mileage earning that could impact their loyalty program strategy. Plus, Bilt Rewards has announced critical transition deadlines for their new card portfolio moving from Wells Fargo to Cardless, with key dates in January you need to mark on your calendar. We also cover American's schedule padding at DFW, a shocking social media incident involving a Marriott GM and Ambassador elite member, and why United's basic economy

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9:39

✈️ American Airlines Just Announced Major Schedule...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/12/27

American Airlines is overhauling its operations starting in April with longer block times and de-peaked schedules at Dallas-Fort Worth to improve on-time performance. We cover essential Marriott Bonvoy points transfer rules, the luxury perks of booking Peninsula Hotels through PenClub, and which hotel programs count elite nights based on check-in versus check-out dates. Plus, discover the best SeatGuru alternatives now that it's shut down, how to experience Emirates A380 shower suites, and

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11:30

✈️ Major Change Coming to Elite Upgrades: What...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/12/26

Airlines are quietly killing off complimentary elite upgrades, and it's time to address what this means for frequent flyers. We explore why Delta and American are selling premium seats cheaply instead of rewarding loyalty, discuss how United MileagePlus has shifted its redemption strategy, and break down the best uses for your miles right now. Plus, Rakuten's unprecedented $50 welcome bonus, Emirates first class dining reviewed, and how one family earned 700,000 points from moving

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8:18

✈️ Major AAdvantage Card Offer Just Dropped +...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/12/24

Citi launches a compelling 90,000-mile welcome bonus on the AAdvantage Globe Card with premium perks worth exploring. Peninsula Hotels reveals their incredible Peninsula Time policy that can turn a one-night stay into a 40-hour experience at no extra cost. We also cover the highly anticipated reopening of the Waldorf Astoria New York after eight years of renovations, Breeze Airways' complete loyalty program overhaul launching January 2026, and several quick wins including a Lyft-Alaska

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7:41

✈️ Marriott's Secret Cobalt Tier Revealed + United's...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/12/22

Marriott's most exclusive elite status is exposed - the invitation-only Cobalt Elite tier that's so secret we don't even know how many members exist. Plus, discover why a Marriott property posted a blunt sign about bottled water that reveals a bigger problem with elite benefits. United pours real investment into their Polaris wine program while Delta and American wage a Champagne war. We break down the math on when you should actually redeem points versus paying cash for hotels, explore new

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6:36

✈️ Marriott Guest Loses $5K+ After Prepaid Booking...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/12/21

A Marriott Titanium elite member is out over $5,000 after a prepaid Sonder booking through Marriott.com went sideways following bankruptcy. We break down exactly what went wrong and how to protect yourself from similar situations. Plus, Philippine Airlines debuts its new A350-1000 with the world's tightest economy configuration for a full-service carrier, and Marriott introduces in-app tipping while junk fees continue to spread. Essential listening for anyone making prepaid hotel bookings

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7:08

✈️ Chase Sapphire Reserve Just Changed Everything for...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/12/20

Chase announces major improvements to the Sapphire Reserve card starting in 2026, including simplified hotel credits and expanded dining benefits. American Airlines addresses privacy issues on their new A321XLR business class and reveals exciting international routes to Edinburgh. Singapore Airlines offers 30% off award redemptions to select destinations, and we cover new promotions from Hilton, Marriott, and incredible South America award deals starting at just 12,000 points. Plus, updates

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9:51

✈️ BA Avios Just Got More Expensive & Miles & More...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/12/17

British Airways Club implemented significant award devaluation on December 15th, with increases of 8-14% across all Oneworld partners including American, Alaska, and Japan Airlines. Hyatt is offering a limited-time 20% discount on points purchases through December 20th, while IHG is selling status for cardholders through year-end. A troubling account fraud incident with Lufthansa Miles & More highlights security concerns, while Spirit and Frontier are reportedly back in merger

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7:13

✈️ Chase Just Quietly Changed Sapphire Reserve...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/12/16

Chase has made significant changes to The Edit hotel program less than six months after launch, reducing redemption values from a guaranteed 2 cents per point to as low as 1.65 cents at many properties. We also cover Frontier Airlines' sudden CEO departure, Alaska Airlines accelerating its free Starlink Wi-Fi rollout across the fleet, and JetBlue's concrete timeline for installing its new 'Mini Mint' first class product starting in mid-2026. Plus, Chase Freedom cards are offering elevated

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8:20

✈️ Major Credit Card Program Shuts Down Without Warning

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/12/14

All Mesa Homeowners credit card accounts were abruptly closed on December 12th, leaving cardholders scrambling to redeem their points. We also cover Gary Leff's strategy for justifying $2,680 in annual premium card fees, a limited-time 50% discount on CardPointers memberships through December 25th, and United's historic first nonstop flight from San Francisco to Adelaide. Plus, learn about fee-free Visa gift cards at Staples through December 20th and which Priority Pass memberships offer

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7:48

✈️ Major Credit Card Shuts Down Overnight - Your...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/12/13

The Mesa Homeowners Card has completely shut down without warning, leaving cardholders scrambling to salvage their points at drastically reduced values. We cover urgent redemption strategies before it's too late, plus Spirit Airlines faces imminent shutdown concerns as competitors prepare contingency plans. On a brighter note, learn how to double-dip on Citi Strata Elite travel credits and save thousands of points booking United flights through Aeroplan. We also discuss American Airlines'

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8:26

✈️ Alaska Airlines IT Bug Hits Award Bookings with...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/12/12

Alaska Airlines has a costly IT glitch affecting award bookings from London to Seattle, incorrectly charging around $500 in fuel surcharges on top of 150,000 miles. Plus, discover Southwest's secret infinite legroom seats (16A and 16F) that cost nothing extra, learn why premium credit card choice depends entirely on your personal travel habits, and get the details on Aer Lingus's new Pittsburgh route and Air France's upcoming Heathrow lounge. We'll also cover the new Citi Strata Elite

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8:48

✈️ Amex Business Platinum Hits 200K Points + Royal...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/12/10

Today's episode covers a massive welcome bonus return on the American Express Business Platinum Card offering 200,000 Membership Rewards points, plus details on strategic credits that offset the annual fee. We explore an intriguing Royal Air Maroc status match opportunity that could unlock oneworld Emerald benefits and domestic lounge access on American Airlines. Alaska Airlines announces new Seattle to London Heathrow service launching in May 2026 with lie-flat Dreamliner seats and free

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10:12

✈️ United Just Made Major MileagePlus Changes (What...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/12/09

United Airlines announces significant MileagePlus program updates including stable status requirements for 2026 and a game-changing policy allowing Premier members to upgrade on award tickets starting February 2026. We cover the shift to dynamic pricing for PlusPoints, Citi Strata Elite's impressive 100,000-point offer, and Marriott's 40% bonus points sale through December 10th. Plus, Delta's controversial Comfort Plus upgrade denial despite 20+ empty seats, Chase Sapphire Lounge Las Vegas

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9:27

✈️ United Just Changed Business Class...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/12/07

United Airlines has implemented significant changes to Polaris business class award availability, now restricting saver-level seats to elite members and co-branded credit card holders. Turkish Miles & Smiles delivers a massive devaluation with no warning, increasing domestic economy awards to Hawaii from 10,000 to 25,000 miles. American Express announces a future transfer rate decrease to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, dropping from 1:1 to 5:4 starting March 2026. Plus, we cover the Citi

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9:31

✈️ Major Award Chart Devaluations Hit Multiple...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/12/05

Turkish Miles & Smiles just slashed their Hawaii sweet spot by 150% overnight, while British Airways announces vague redemption increases starting December 15th. We break down the Citi Strata Elite's incredible first-year value of $2,700, plus an elevated 175,000-point Chase Sapphire Reserve offer you need to check eligibility for immediately. Also covered: Hilton's secret new elite tier above Diamond Reserve, Air France expanding La Premiere first class by 40%, and Korean Air finally

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8:41

✈️ American Airlines Drops $5K Status Pass & Capital...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/12/04

American Airlines launches a controversial $5,000 AAdvantage Pass that includes instant Gold status and 100,000 miles, but does the math actually work out? Capital One announces a 25% devaluation for Emirates Skywards transfers starting January 2026, following similar moves by other card issuers. Plus, the Capital One Venture X brings back its 100,000-mile welcome bonus, Chase opens a compact new Sapphire Lounge in Las Vegas, and British Airways Club increases award prices by 10% with

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8:37

✈️ Airbus Software Crisis Grounds Jets & Marriott's...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/12/01

A critical software issue with Airbus A320 flight computers has forced thousands of jets into emergency maintenance worldwide, with JetBlue facing major operational chaos. A viral Marriott housekeeping training video reveals disturbing cleaning practices using the same rag for toilets, counters, and coffee makers. We cover an incredible Citi AAdvantage Business card offer with 75,000 miles and no first-year fee, plus IHG's generous Cyber Monday promotion offering 5x points. Also featuring

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7:05

✈️ American Airlines Just Announced New Baggage Fees...

Miles & Points Daily Podcast ·

2025/11/30

American Airlines is implementing higher checked bag fees on short-haul international flights starting this Monday, making credit card perks more valuable than ever. We break down American's confusing business class seat configurations across their 777 and 787 fleets, and compare them to United's more consistent Polaris experience. Plus, discover the new Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Mexico's Riviera Nayarit, and learn why the Citi Strata Elite Card offers exceptional first-year value due to its

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