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Episode Description

This week Hilton was in the news as they added some terms that change the way lounge access is given to elites. Specifically they excluded some hotels, but is this really new or are they just updating policies that have already existed? Plus which elite status actually gets you guaranteed lounge access?   In other news the UK has backtracked a bit on their e-visa and transit passengers. Find out what you need to know if you are heading to the UK. We also discuss United's double billing problem, where to find the best Amex welcome offer deals, a cool bar in the middle of a redwood forest, Hyatt disappointing Bonus Journey promotion and why it could be cheaper to live on a cruise ship.   Episode Guide

• 0:00 Living on a cruise ship - Cheaper than living in Manhattan?
• 0:51 UK’s e-visa backtrack
• 2:22 Tip for faster transit when in London Heathrow
• 3:36 Hilton makes changes to lounge access terms
• 6:01 Alaska Airlines 75K Business card offer + “World Famous Companion Fare”
• 7:18 Tricks for getting approved for Bank of America credit cards
• 8:05 Where to find the best American Express card offers
• 10:25 Hyatt Bonus Journeys promo is here
• 11:55 United TravelBank double billing issue
• 13:46 Cool S - Bar in the middle of the redwood forest
• 15:10 The majesty of redwood forests

Links

• Redwood bar - https://www.travelandleisure.com/glen-blair-bar-redwood-forest-california-train-7971207
• World cruise cheaper than Manhattan - https://www.travelandleisure.com/holland-america-world-cruise-cheaper-than-manhattan-rent-8719395
• UK Backtrack - https://viewfromthewing.com/heathrow-travelers-celebrate-uk-scraps-eta-rule-for-transit-passengers-after-pushback/
• Hilton changes - https://loyaltylobby.com/2025/01/13/hilton-honors-terms-conditions-changes-for-club-access-eligible-stays/
• Alaska 75K - https://milestomemories.com/alaska-airlines-business-card-75k-bonus/
• How to find the best Amex deals/offers -
• Amex Gold 90-100K - https://travel-on-points.com/amex-gold-90k-welcome-offer/
• Amex Gold Resy - https://milestomemories.com/amex-gold-resy/
• Amex Plat 150K - https://travel-on-points.com/150k-amex-platinum-offer/
• Amex Plat Resy + 15X dining - https://milestomemories.com/amex-platinum-card-resy-offer-with-100k-bonus-plus-15x-on-dining/
• Amex Biz Gold 200K - https://travel-on-points.com/amex-business-gold-130k-offer/
• Amex BIz Plat 250K - https://travel-on-points.com/amex-business-platinum-150k-offer/

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