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Episode Description

This week Hyatt was in the news a lot as their credit cards came in window for higher offers while they added Venetian as a new partner. We go over the details of the card offers including why you may not want to jump on this round. We also go into detail of the Venetian partnership explaining the benefits and what Hyatt customers get in terms of benefits and value when booking at Venetian. Hint: it isn't much. Variable pricing is also in effect which is a troubling trend for Hyatt. Will it spread?   In other news Flying Blue devalued their program overnight with awards going up as much as 25%. We also discuss: a cruel airport trick, why you shouldn't leave your balcony door open on a cruise ship, Chase's targeted 5-7X offers, Airbnb's poor fire response, how to earn 10X AA miles for donating to fire relief and travel destinations that live up to the hype.   Episode Guide

• 0:00 The meanest of airport tricks
• 1:36 Why you should follow the rules on a cruise ship
• 3:14 Airbnb’s poor LA fire response - Reason to book hotels?
• 5:14 Venetian Las Vegas officially joins World of Hyatt
• 6:45 Who should book Venetian via Hyatt & what benefits you can expect
• 8:32 Rio Las Vegas vs. Venetian for Hyatt customers
• 9:47 Increased offers on both Hyatt credit cards
• 12:04 Chase sends out 5-7X targeted spending offers - How to check
• 13:40 How to use & extend the IHG Premier United TravelBank credit
• 15:57 Flying Blue’s overnight devaluation
• 18:21 Earn 10X AAdvantage miles when donating for LA fires
• 19:31 Cool S - Travel destinations that live up to the hype

Links

• Airport walkway trick - https://x.com/somakazima/status/1878084848314658925?s=46
• Birds on a cruise - https://x.com/stoppfeenin/status/1876888616867135592?s=46
• Airbnb fire issues - https://x.com/anammostarac/status/1876872587738833184/photo/1
• Hyatt/Venetian partnership - https://travel-on-points.com/hyatt-venetian-las-vegas-partnership/
• Hyatt card offers - https://milestomemories.com/new-bonuses-for-hyatt-cards/
• Chase targeted offers - https://travel-on-points.com/chase-my-bonus-spending-offers/
• United IHG - https://travel-on-points.com/ihg-card-united-travelbank-credit/
• Flying Blue deval - https://travel-on-points.com/flying-blue-devaluation/
• 10X AA for fire donation - https://travel-on-points.com/los-angeles-fire-donations/
• Andy Luten Cool S - https://x.com/andystravelblog/status/1860825360595914809

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