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May 24, 2025 ✈️ United FA Pay Hike, Memorial Day Travel Surge & Southwest Bag Fee Changes
Get the latest on United Airlines' historic flight attendant contract featuring a 40% economic improvement and retroactive pay. Learn about the surprising 6% increase in Memorial Day travel bookings and important changes coming to Southwest's baggage policy. Discover a new credit card offering 50K bonus points with unique mortgage payment rewards, plus hear about ongoing Marriott elite breakfast benefit issues. American Airlines shares a refreshing new perspective on customer service beyond just on-time performance.
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May 23, 2025 ✈️ United Cuts Benefits, 100k AA Miles Offer & Qatar Joins Bilt
Major changes are coming to United Airlines' MileagePlus program, including the elimination of the Excursionist Perk and other popular benefits. Exciting credit card offers include a 100,000-mile bonus on the Citi AAdvantage Executive card and 75,000 points on the Chase Aeroplan Card. Bilt Rewards adds Qatar Airways as a new 1:1 transfer partner, expanding premium travel options. Marriott announces its 37th brand, Series by Marriott, while a Howard Johnson's hotel makes headlines with a controversial resort fee on a budget room.
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May 22, 2025 ✈️ AA Food Upgrade, Miami Airport Expansion & United's Asia Push
Today's episode covers American Airlines' upcoming food service improvements including steak sandwiches and premium snacks in coach. We discuss Miami International Airport's $9B expansion project featuring a new Concourse K. United Airlines announces exciting new routes to Adelaide, Bangkok, and Ho Chi Minh City. The show also covers the current Amex Green Card offer and Bilt's upcoming rent payment changes, plus a hot deal on Avianca LifeMiles with up to 160% bonus.
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May 21, 2025 ✈️ Bilt Rent Rewards Drop, Phoenix-Asia Route & New AA Lounge
Today's episode covers major changes to Bilt's rent payment rewards program, with partner card earnings dropping 50% starting July 21st. We discuss Starlux Airlines' groundbreaking new Phoenix-Taipei route and American Airlines' luxurious new Flagship Lounge opening in Philadelphia. Also covered are Delta's earbuds policy update, Southwest's power bank restrictions, and Virgin Atlantic's incredible 4,800-point UK fare promotion. Plus, learn Kimpton Hotels' new secret password for summer perks.
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May 20, 2025 ✈️ Bizarre Hotel Fee, Etihad's Charlotte Surprise & Marriott Elite Devaluation
Today's episode covers a peculiar $6.95 'elevator breakdown' fee at Holiday Inn Express and Etihad's unexpected Charlotte route announcement following Trump's UAE visit. We discuss Marriott's concerning removal of their 'best available room' guarantee for elite members and an upcoming devaluation of Citi's ThankYou points redemption rates. The episode concludes with news of Capital One's completion of the Discover acquisition and what it means for cardholders.
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May 19, 2025 ✈️ Citi Transfer Bonus, Amex Virtual Cards & New Ritz-Carlton NYC Review
Dive into today's travel rewards updates, including Citi's exciting 25% transfer bonus to Wyndham Rewards and permanent 5x earnings through the Citi Travel portal for Double Cash and Custom Cash cardholders. Learn about American Express's new virtual card feature for business accounts, adding enhanced security for online purchases. Explore insights about American Airlines' increasing delays and get an inside look at the newly opened Ritz-Carlton New York NoMad. Perfect for travel rewards enthusiasts looking to maximize their points and stay updated on industry changes.
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3 min
May 18, 2025 ✈️ United's SFO Food Crisis, LaGuardia Near-Miss & Marriott's Elite Downgrade
In today's episode, we dive into United Airlines' major catering problems at SFO, where passengers are experiencing severely reduced food and beverage services. We cover a concerning runway incident at LaGuardia Airport involving American Eagle and United aircraft. Marriott Bonvoy makes headlines with a significant downgrade to elite member benefits by removing their 'best room' upgrade promise. We also explore an unusual incident of in-flight hair braiding on American Airlines and share details about Amex Business Platinum's valuable Hilton credit offer.
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4 min
May 17, 2025 ✈️ Amex Ending Hawaiian Partnership, 90% Aeroplan Bonus & Capital One MLB Deal
Today's episode covers critical changes at American Express, with their Hawaiian Airlines partnership ending June 30th, impacting transfers to Alaska Airlines. We discuss Air Canada's generous 90% points purchase bonus and Capital One's incredible MLB ticket redemption offer at just 5,000 miles. American Airlines' free Wi-Fi testing program is launching, and Southwest Vacations is offering significant savings on travel packages. Plus, get inspired by a Chase Sapphire cardholder's strategy for visiting MLB stadiums while maximizing points earnings.
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4 min
May 16, 2025 ✈️ Hilton Award Night Changes, Delta's New Fares & Killer Amex Biz Plat Offer
Today's episode covers major changes at Hilton Honors, with maximum award night pricing jumping to 200,000 points per night. We discuss Delta's upcoming 'good, better, best' fare structure overhaul launching October 1st. The show highlights an incredible new American Express Business Platinum Card offer featuring 150,000 points and a $500 flight credit. We wrap up with details on American Airlines' million-seat award sale and Singapore Airlines' latest Spontaneous Escapes promotion featuring discounted business class awards between Frankfurt and New York.

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4 min
May 15, 2025 ✈️ Chase Sapphire 100K Ending, United Drama & New Points Transfer Partner
Today's episode covers the final days of Chase Sapphire Preferred's massive 100K points welcome bonus and whether you should jump on it. We discuss United Airlines' recent controversy with grounded flight attendants and American Airlines' return to expanded drink service. Plus, learn about an exciting new points transfer partner called Rove offering 2.2 cents per point value, and Marriott Bonvoy's latest points purchase promotion. We also share a humorous story about a passenger's unique interpretation of pet policy on United.
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