A new strategy combining US and UK Marriott cards could get you 70 elite nights without a single hotel stay—find out if it's worth the annual fees. We also compare the best premium cards for airport lounge access based on your home airport, reveal a controversial carry-on-only packing strategy for two-week trips, and break down the current Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless offer featuring $400 in eGiftcards. Plus, limited-time freebies from Dunkin', Chipotle, and Starbucks you can claim this weekend.

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Bilt Rewards launches a complete credit card overhaul with three new cards, moving from Wells Fargo to Cardless and introducing a complicated new rewards structure for rent and mortgage payments. We break down the new $495 Bilt Palladium Card, compare it against premium competitors like Amex Platinum and Chase Sapphire Reserve, and discuss whether the benefits justify the annual fees. Plus, American Airlines faces mounting pressure from its pilots union, Air India unveils its stunning new flagship lounge in Delhi, and we cover a terrifying near-disaster at Brussels Airport that could have ended catastrophically.

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Capital One unleashes a historic Venture card bonus while Southwest faces a concerning trend in their loyalty program. Air India debuts their spectacular new Maharaja Lounge in Delhi with premium amenities and cultural cocktails. Plus, Delta enters a new transcontinental market, Cathay Pacific announces reverse herringbone seats for regional routes, and a seat recline incident on Qatar Airways shows what happens when airplane etiquette goes wrong. All this and a detailed China Airlines business class review on today's episode.

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Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines just launched what might be the most lucrative airline credit card ever seen, featuring unprecedented benefits and companion awards. Meanwhile, an SAS Airbus A320 attempted takeoff from a taxiway instead of a runway in Brussels, accelerating to 107 knots before pilots realized their dangerous error. We also cover Bilt Rewards' controversial changes that left cardholders furious, a new Hyatt card offer that secretly gives you seven nights instead of five, and American Airlines' operational chaos during recent winter storms. Plus, updates on Tampa International Airport's massive expansion and American Express making their Platinum Card harder to earn.

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The IHG One Rewards Premier Card's highest-ever 175,000-point bonus is back, and we break down why it's worth keeping. Flying Blue unveils new elite perks for Transavia flights from Paris Orly, while Cathay Pacific surprises everyone with reverse herringbone seats for regional routes. American Airlines faces mounting speculation about CEO changes as profits plummet 87%, and United makes a bold $30 million gate purchase at O'Hare to dominate Chicago. Plus, Starlux announces Prague as its unexpected first European destination.

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Chase has launched their biggest-ever Marriott Boundless welcome bonus, offering five free night awards for just $3,000 in spending. We also cover why summer transatlantic bookings are down significantly, with some routes seeing drops of over 30%. Plus, Delta launches a flash sale with transatlantic flights starting at 26,000 SkyMiles, and World of Hyatt brings back their popular Bonus Journeys promotion with up to 28,000 bonus points available.

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Capital One Venture X has implemented significant changes to its lounge benefits as of February 1st, eliminating free authorized user access and requiring $75,000 in annual spending for guest privileges. We cover Hyatt's Bonus Journeys promotion offering up to 28,000 bonus points through April, and Southwest's limited-time Companion Pass deal requiring just one roundtrip booking by February 5th. Plus, United's impressive Starlink Wi-Fi rollout update across 800+ aircraft by year-end, and a review of the newly reopened Waldorf Astoria New York with insights on maximizing Hilton points redemptions.

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Capital One Venture X lounge access rules dramatically changed today, eliminating free guest access and authorized user benefits. Citi launches a brand new AAdvantage Globe card with 90,000 miles and elite-earning perks, while the United Business card returns with 100,000 miles. Plus, Alaska Airlines bumps a paid first class passenger to economy for deadheading pilots, American's CEO responds to operational meltdowns, and new bank bonuses offer up to 6% APY and $450 in rewards.

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Critical timing alert for Bilt cardholders as the seamless switch window closes February 1st, plus the official Barclays to Citi transition timeline is finally here. We cover valuable transfer bonuses from Capital One to Japan Airlines and Chase to Marriott, along with Bilt's February Rent Day promotion offering up to 125% bonus to Accor. American Airlines leaked employee meeting reveals their expansion plans for free Wi-Fi, lounge announcements, and their competitive strategy positioning United as the 'common enemy.' Plus, United's new Polaris Studio business class seats are arriving next month.

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Delta and American Express just launched their biggest co-branded card offers ever, with up to 125,000 SkyMiles available on the Reserve Card through April 1st. We'll break down all the elevated offers across Delta's entire card lineup, plus United's massive 100K Business Card bonus. Also covered: TSA's new $45 identity verification fee starting February 1st, Hilton's brand-new Curio hotel opening in northern Iceland, and American Express tightening Centurion Lounge access rules again. Plus, Southwest's dynamic pricing is now varying by passenger on the same flight.

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