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Singapore Airlines has partnered with SpaceX to bring Starlink Wi-Fi to select aircraft, but the rollout timeline and limited fleet coverage will leave many travelers waiting longer than expected. Two limited-time credit card offers are making waves — including the highest-ever welcome bonus on the IHG One Rewards Premier Card and a waived annual fee on the Citi AAdvantage Business Card. Delta Airlines is in crisis mode with hundreds of canceled flights, and executives admit the disruptions could stretch all summer due to crew scheduling issues. New details have emerged about the 2022 China Eastern crash pointing to a deliberate act, while a United Airlines Boeing 767 struck a light pole and a bakery truck on approach to Newark. Spirit Airlines has officially shut down, and we say a heartfelt farewell to the budget carrier that made flying accessible for millions.

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Spirit Airlines has officially ceased operations after 43 years, leaving travelers scrambling and competitors moving fast to fill the void. Delta is facing serious questions after nearly 400 cancellations over a single weekend while American and United flew virtually disruption-free. On the rewards side, there's a rare stacking opportunity with American Airlines that could net you up to 85,000 AAdvantage miles, plus the Chase Sapphire Reserve is offering its highest-ever welcome bonus. We also cover a quiet Hyatt bonus requiring zero registration, last-chance transfer bonuses expiring this month, and a new Lufthansa stopover program worth knowing about for European layovers.

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Spirit Airlines has officially ceased all operations, marking the first major U.S. carrier liquidation in roughly 20 years — and if you have tickets or Free Spirit miles, you need to act fast. In this episode, we break down exactly how to get your money back, which airlines are offering relief fares for stranded passengers, and what the bankruptcy process means for your loyalty points. We also cover the Chase Sapphire Reserve's best-ever publicly available welcome bonus, a limited-time IHG credit card offer worth up to 185,000 points, and a Lufthansa mileage purchase deal for first class enthusiasts. Plus, we flag an important shift in Chase Points Boost redemption rates that could affect how you use your Ultimate Rewards points going forward.

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The Chase Sapphire Reserve has just hit a record-breaking welcome bonus that frequent travelers won't want to miss, and there are multiple transfer bonuses across Chase, Bilt, and Capital One running right now with tight deadlines. A major Citi ThankYou feature is disappearing on May 17th, so listeners who share points with friends or family need to act fast before that window closes permanently. British Airways executive club members are dealing with a loyalty program nightmare after a botched status renewal fiasco, serving as a cautionary tale about over-committing to a single airline program. Delta is rolling out changes to short-haul economy service starting May 19th, affecting hundreds of daily flights. There's also a massive elevated IHG credit card offer and updated news on Alaska's rebranded Atmos Rewards program with surprisingly strong domestic redemption value.

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A major World of Hyatt devaluation is hitting on May 20th, with some top-tier hotel prices jumping nearly 50% overnight, and savvy travelers need to act fast to lock in current rates. Alaska Airlines just completed its first-ever transatlantic flight, and the carrier is rolling out an elite perk that no other U.S. loyalty program currently offers. Delta Diamond Medallion members are losing a valuable complimentary benefit they've long relied on, though there may be a credit card workaround. On the credit card front, a limited-time offer on a premium hotel card is expiring soon with a welcome bonus worth over a thousand dollars, and two brand-new co-branded cruise cards have just launched. American Airlines also addresses its long-criticized cabin quality issues while sharing some surprisingly good hub performance numbers.

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Two of the biggest hotel credit card welcome bonuses on the market are vanishing today, and if you miss them you'll have to wait for something comparable to come around again. Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines have quietly rebranded their loyalty program and launched three new co-branded cards with stackable bonuses you can hold simultaneously. Two brand-new points hotels have just opened — one on a Greek island with private beaches, one in a stunning Manhattan landmark — giving you fresh ways to burn your stash. American Airlines CEO dropped some candid comments about mergers, partnerships, and the future of AAdvantage that every frequent flyer should hear. Plus, a TSA funding crisis could be brewing just as summer travel season kicks off, and we tell you exactly how to prepare.

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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby made a stunning public push to acquire American Airlines, and the fallout could have been devastating for loyalty programs — find out what it means for your miles. Bilt Rewards is running a limited-time transfer bonus of up to 100% to British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus, but you need to act before May 1st. Air Canada's Aeroplan is hiking partner redemption rates on June 1st, meaning some popular business and first class routes to Europe and Asia are about to get significantly more expensive in points. We also cover whether you should keep the Citi AAdvantage Business card past year one, how to protect your cards from being canceled due to inactivity, and the best programs to use for award flights to Asia in 2026.

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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby's secret life as a card counter has landed him on casino blacklists worldwide — and that's just the start of today's episode. We break down the hidden excise tax fee that Amex charges when you transfer points to U.S. airlines and reveal which international partners let you skip it entirely. American Airlines is rolling out a new power bank policy starting May 1st that every flyer needs to know before boarding. Budget airlines are pushing for a $2.5 billion government bailout that could reshape competition and fares for years to come. Plus, a developing privacy scandal reveals that airlines may have been quietly selling your travel and payment data to federal agencies without your knowledge.

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Air Canada's Aeroplan program has officially announced a significant award chart devaluation taking effect June 1, 2026, with business and first class long-haul redemptions jumping by thousands of points — and there's a way to stock up on Aeroplan points at a bonus before Thursday's deadline. World of Hyatt is also overhauling its award pricing structure in a major way, and savvy travelers should be making speculative bookings right now to lock in current rates. On the credit card front, a limited-time offer on the Citi AAdvantage Business card is offering more miles than its previous bonus, and a lesser-known travel card is making waves with a standout welcome offer. We also dig into American Airlines' pandemic-era fleet decision that's still haunting the carrier, plus a wild lawsuit involving a Southwest flight attendant and a hotel sprinkler system.

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Air Canada Aeroplan is raising award prices on June 1st, and World of Hyatt is rolling out sweeping changes on May 20th that could make premium redemptions cost up to 67% more points — and the clock is ticking on both. A record-breaking credit card offer is also in its final week, making this one of the most time-sensitive episodes we've put together. On the industry side, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has confirmed acquisition talks that could reshape the budget airline landscape and shake up loyalty programs. We also cover a jaw-dropping Emirates first class upgrade hint, Air Canada's new transatlantic jet, and a clever trick for topping off your miles balance before award prices jump.

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