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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast, hosts Shawn and Mark discuss the exciting changes to the show, including Mark's return as co-host and the introduction of video content. They share their recent travel experiences, including redeeming Frontier Miles and visiting Cedar Point amusement park. The conversation delves into the challenges of parenting in today's world and the importance of giving children independence while traveling. They also provide hotel recommendations and wrap up with future plans for the podcast.

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This week American Express announced the death of several of their cards including the Cash Magnet and the popular Everyday cards. With the loss of Everyday, is Amex retooling their lineup in preparation of a new card or are they trying to push customers up to their more expensive Gold card? In other news the Alaska/Hawaiian merger drama continued this week as transfers from American Express broke briefly, but then came back again. Some terms leave us a bit worried about the future of transfers, but the big question is whether it makes sense to move points now or not. We also discuss China's insane 10,000 drone show, where to use the Hilton Aspire credit, Aeroplan's new 100K welcome offer, 5% categories for the 4th quarter, Hyatt's fall promotion, a tricky Hyatt property and new Amex Offers you want to know about. Episode Guide

• 0:00 Saving money for travel
• 0:39 Alaska/Hawaiian transfer woes and developments
• 2:44 Will Amex to Hawaiian transfers remain & should you transfer now?
• 4:25 One Hyatt's tricky "mandatory" charge
• 7:10 Chase Aeroplan's new 100K welcome offer
• 8:30 RIP to Amex Everyday cards
• 10:05 Will Amex replace the Everyday cards in their lineup?
• 11:20 4th quarter 5% Categories for Chase, Citi and Discover
• 13:24 Hyatt's new fall promotion is sort of terrible
• 14:37 Hilton Aspire Resort Credit - How to use it & where it works
• 15:56 New Amex Offers for Marriott, Hilton, Lowe's & Google Pay
• 17:35 China's INSANE 10,000 drone show

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In this episode, Joe and Shawn discuss various topics related to travel, credit cards, and the evolving hotel industry. They delve into the controversy surrounding Uber's pricing strategies, particularly in relation to American Express credits, and explore the importance of community connections at travel events. The conversation also touches on the upcoming changes to American Express Schwab limits, Citi's pursuit of an exclusive partnership with American Airlines, and JetBlue's plans for new lounges. Additionally, they discuss Oyo's acquisition of Motel 6 and the competitive landscape of shopping events between Walmart and Amazon.

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This week Alaska Airlines closed on their merger with Hawaiian Airlines. The government laid out a ton of rules for the new airline to follow including keeping the value of points and allowing points to be transferred 1:1 between programs. This has opened up some opportunities to get Alaska miles as Amex is now basically a transfer partner. In other news tons of new increased card offers dropped this week including Southwest, Hilton and Marriott. We also discuss the new way to change your Southwest companion and the best strategy to get two years of the Companion Pass with these new offers. Other topics include: The Top Gun bar in San Diego, a suspended soccer field in China, how Citi is going hard for the AA card business, Jetblue's new lounges and how to get free points or coffee from Starbucks and Marriott. Episode Guide

• 0:00 Hangovers are temporary travel meme
• 0:32 Alaska now a defacto Membership Rewards transfer partner
• 2:15 Government lays down several rules for Alaska merger
• 4:07 JetBlue announces airport lounges coming to two major airports
• 5:14 JetBlue's new premium credit card?
• 6:03 Visiting the Top Gun bar in San Diego
• 8:31 Other takeaways from Mark's San Diego trip
• 9:41 Southwest increased offers & companion pass strategy
• 12:03 Increased offers for Hilton cards as well
• 12:59 Playing the Amex upgrade/downgrade game
• 13:57 Bonvoy Business 5 free night offer returns
• 14:45 Citi is going hard for the AA credit card business
• 16:28 Big payday coming for American Airlines?
• 17:43 How to change your Southwest Companion online
• 18:38 Starbucks/Marriott partnership - Free points or coffee!
• 21:00 Suspended Chinese soccer field 600 feet above the ground

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast, hosts Shawn and Joe discuss a variety of topics ranging from sports banter to travel tips. They share a personal story about a potential hack on Joe's American Express account, emphasizing the importance of security measures and password management. The conversation shifts to family travel, discussing the balance between using points and creating memorable experiences. They also touch on changes to American Express Uber credits, the introduction of free Wi-Fi on airlines, and the addition of Graduate Hotels to the Hilton Honors program. Finally, they reflect on Benjy's travel tips, highlighting the importance of simplicity in travel planning.

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On this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast, Shawn is joined by Mark Ostermann. The two discuss a variety of topics ranging from personal experiences with homeownership challenges to the influence of social media on travel. They share insights on upcoming travel events, the evolution of miles and points, and the behind-the-scenes aspects of content creation. The conversation also touches on the impact of TikTok trends and the changing landscape of travel rewards, culminating in an exciting announcement about future travel plans.

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On this episode, Shawn and Joe discuss their experiences with flight delays and cancellations due to weather and air traffic control issues. They explore the growing trend of experiential travel on cruise ships and the impact of COVID-19 on the cruise industry. Shawn also shares his trip to Seattle, Spokane, Coeur d'Alene, and Silverwood. He highlights the Wild Waves amusement park in Seattle, which he found to be disappointing. He also discusses his passion for roller coasters and his goal to ride every wooden coaster in the United States. In Spokane, Shawn stayed at the DoubleTree and enjoyed the revitalized downtown area and Riverfront Park. Coeur d'Alene impressed him with its beautiful lake, charming town, and famous golf course. He also visited Silverwood, a family-owned amusement park with old-school charm and several roller coasters. Shawn concludes by sharing his positive experience flying Allegiant Airlines.

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On this episode Shawn is joined by MtM Senior Contributor and head moderator of the Diamond Lounge Benjy Harmon to break down the new Bonvoy Bevy offer including why it provides an incredible amount of value in the first year. They also dive into some of the more overlooked card benefits out there and break down all of the announcements Disney recently made including 23 new things coming to their parks in the next few years.

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• Overlooked Benefits
• Benjy's Bonvoy Bevy Breakdown
• Bonvoy Bevy Card Page

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In this episode, Shawn and Joe discuss various topics including the changes in low-cost carriers, their upcoming trips, the InKind app, and the controversy surrounding tipping and resort fees. They explore the recent changes in low-cost carriers, such as Spirit Airlines adding first class and other airlines adopting similar practices. They also discuss their upcoming trips and the challenges they faced with changing plans. The hosts then delve into the InKind app, which offers discounts and deals at various restaurants. Finally, they address the issue of tipping and resort fees, emphasizing the importance of not punishing tipped employees for these surcharges before diving into unpredictable hotel amenities and the world's biggest Arby's.

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• InKind $25 off $50 for signing up (referral link) - https://milestomemories.com/go/inkind
• Biggest Arby's - https://milestomemories.com/worlds-biggest-arbys/
• Unpredictable amenities - https://milestomemories.com/hotel-amenities-and-services/

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On this episode of the podcast Joe Cheung joins Shawn to discuss his recent good luck while traveling plus the two dive into all of the recent airline changes, Bilt's big negative Rent Day moves and the Olympics.

Episode Notes

1:14 - Olympics

10:59 - Joe survived the Delta meltdown

17:34 - SciFi corner

24:43 - Jetblue and Southwest changes (recorded before Spirit changes!)

30:37 - Bilt devaluation

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