This week, Joe dives into one of the new programs on the block in Capital One and its miles program. While it's a straight forward program, it also does provide significant value, whether you do redeem the miles as statement credit, or transfer to its travel partners! In addition, the new rewards earnings on their cards help put it toe to toe with its competitors.

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1:20 - United salvaging its operations meltdown, offering 30,000 points for some impacted customers.

3:34 - New Transfer Bonuses!

5:17 - Limited Time 5X Southwest Points on Dining, Gas, Groceries! (Only for Select SW Cardholders.)

6:27 - AA files appeal to keep Northeast Alliance alive.

8:07 - European Air Traffic Control Strike Looming

9:07 - Earn Bonus Hyatt Points at New Properties

9:46 - How United messed up (and did nothing, beyond a refund) our vacation, and how AA saved it.

13:08 - Intro to Capital One Miles, and how they've quickly made strides.

14:45 - How to earn Capital One Miles, and what Venture cards you can choose from!

17:10 - The Capital One card that Joe can't live without.

20:56 - Other Capital One cards worth considering.

24:24 - How to use your Capital One miles.

32:12 - Final Thoughts.