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Coming to you from Lisbon, Portugal 🇵🇹—with Julian Keel of PointsPath sitting in for Richard Kerr.

This week we dig into the rumored new Hilton elite tier (80 nights / ~$18,000 in spend), whether it actually "makes the juice worth the squeeze," and what benefits would have to look like to matter.

We also unpack the Visa/Mastercard settlement with merchants—could lower interchange and card acceptance rules change points & miles (or raise fares)?

Plus: Uber credits not applying (again), Julian's infamous Uber ban, current U.S. flight disruptions, and a big PointsPath milestone: 100,000 users.

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On this week's Miles to Go episode — powered by Thrifty Traveler — Ed and Richard are diving into the potential government shutdown and asking: will TSA or the FAA melt down before our next show?

Richard's fresh off a trip to Toronto and shares what it's really like flying Porter Airlines into Billy Bishop Airport. The guys also tackle:

• 💺 JetBlue's future — Is a merger with United, Alaska, or Southwest on the horizon?

• 🌏 Delta's Asia comeback — New flights rumored for Singapore and Manila

• 💳 The best business credit card right now — which one wins between Chase, Amex, and Capital One?

• 💰 A brand-new Southwest debit card

• 🏨 Hilton's quiet rollback on award rates (including the Conrad Orlando at Evermore)

• 🚗 Is Rove Miles too good to be true?

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This week on the Miles to Go podcast, we're breaking down some recent travel and announcements, including:

🚄 Amtrak - Is it worth it in the Northeast?

🏨 Resorts World Vegas - Ed's favorite spot to stay on the Strip

🏠 Bilt Cash - Bilt's replacement for Milestone Rewards

💸 Venmo Integration - Earn points when you pay friends

✈️ Etihad Rent Day Transfer Bonus 💳 American's new AAdvantage Globe Mastercard

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On this week's episode of Miles to Go Podcast:

🏰 Disneyland vs. Disney World – VIP tour impressions, Oogie Boogie Bash thoughts, and Halloween candy overload

🛫 United 737 MAX 8 – Why Richard says "never again" after a rough transcon

📦 Bilt x GoPuff – What the new Bilt Home Delivery partnership means for your points

🏨 Hyatt's new elite promo – Double nights through Jan 2026 for new credit card holders

🧳 Marriott's latest offer – Is 2,025 points per stay worth your time?

💺 JetBlue loyalty cuts – Fewer perks, bad timing… what are they thinking?

🎢 Community meetup highlights – Guardians ride takeover + welcoming new Slack members

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After an epic weekend at Disneyland with the Slack community, Ed and Richard are back—and they're covering 10 hot topics in under 30 minutes, Pardon the Interruption style. 🧳 Topics include:

1. ✈️ Etihad's new partnership with Bilt

2. 🏨 Are hotel promos dead in 2025?

3. 🍔 Is the Delta Shake Shack burger the least-worst meal in the sky?

4. 💳 What's the best co-brand credit card right now?

5.🧍‍♂️ Is Southwest boarding chaos here to stay?

6. 🔌 Will TSA or air traffic control disruptions ruin fall travel?

7. 🏨 First thoughts on Hilton's new Outset Collection

8. 🏯 Will Kyoto's $132/night luxury tax deter travelers? (Link: https://onemileatatime.com/news/kyoto-hotel-taxes/)

9. ✈️ Will Spirit Airlines survive until 2027?

10. 💸 Alaska's companion pass gets nerfed—does it still have value?

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This week on The Miles to Go Podcast, Ed is back home (for now) and joined by Summer Hull from The Points Guy for a lively deep dive into credit cards, elite status, and travel strategy. Summer opens up about her bold move—charging $50,000 on her United card—and breaks down whether it was a smart play or a little bit crazy. We get into how that decision helped her earn United Platinum status, plus how she maximized bonus awards and upgrades along the way.

Ed also shares an update on his long-running Capital One credit card drama, which (finally!) has a resolution, and reveals which premium cards he's cutting from his wallet—and why.

Then Summer gives us her insider reviews of two beautiful resorts you'll want on your radar: 🏝 Secrets St. Lucia Resort — a new Hyatt all-inclusive in the Caribbean 🏙 Hyatt Regency Times Square — a refreshed, family-friendly base for Broadway lovers.

All that, plus a few laughs about Richard's NYC geography, Topo Chico sponsorship dreams, and where the next Miles to Go meetup will be!

🎧 Topics this week include:

• Smart vs. crazy credit-card spending strategies

• Earning elite status with United cards

• Amex Platinum vs. CapOne Venture X vs. Chase Ink Preferred

• Secrets St. Lucia Resort review

• Hyatt Regency Times Square review

• Credit-card decluttering and travel-card best practices

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This week on Miles to Go, we break down several wild developments across the travel world alongside Julian Kheel of Points Path!

Topics include:

• Sweet biz-class deal to Africa—how we found it and why it was a no-brainer.

• American Airlines joins the touchless TSA PreCheck game—what it is and why you should care.

• Southwest's radical shift: introducing checked bag fees and removing same-day changes for elites.

• Solo traveler surcharge? A few airlines rolled out (then pulled back) pricing that charges solo travelers more than pairs—here's what's really happening.

• Listener Q&A: How much time do you actually need for an international connection? Plus: a lively NYC check-in, Spirit vs. JetBlue fares to Florida, Disney Cruise holiday discounts, Vegas hotel softness, and a quick update on Points Path.

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This week on the Miles to Go Podcast, Ed and Richard are actually both home for once.

🎧 Topics this week include:

• Booking economy vs. business for long-haul flights

• TSA PreCheck Touchless confusion

• Booking your wife in economy or business on international flights

• Universal Orlando coaster tragedy

• Amex Platinum & Business Platinum changes

• Delta's newest international routes

Ed Correction: The Fine Hotels & Resorts credits are available to use for one-night stays.

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This week, Ed and Richard discuss the latest travel topics of the week, including:

Reflections on 9/11

Aviation fun at DorkFest

Citi's new Strata Elite Credit Card, with 1:1 American Airlines transfers

Hilton's crazy devaluation

Wild brand shakeups at the Thompson brand

Vegas sundry shop pricing

An update on Ed's Capital One lockout

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This week, Ed and Richard discuss the latest travel topics of the week, including:

Ed's charging woes with his new Rivian

Should flight attendants stop a passenger's in-flight phone call?

The benefits of living in NYC and flying to Orange County, California

United's A321LXR Seat Map

Should you sign up for the Amex Platinum before the fee increase?

Frontier's GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly pass

Alaska's international aspirations from Seattle.

Lisbon's funicular tragedy

Emirates' new policy on children using awards to travel in first class

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