This Week in Points and Travel

By JP Buffet

Welcome to This Week in Points and Travel. I am your host JP Buffet. This is a weekly podcast dedicated to talking about various topics related to travel and travel rewards.

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March 08, 2024 Hyatt's New Vegas Gamble
In this episode, we talk about Hyatt Devaluations and new gameplan for Las Vegas, rumors of Delta changing the "Bag on Time Guarantee", and United's Touchless ID for TSA Precheck
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14min
February 27, 2024 Increased Checked Bags Fees and More Stories
In this episode, we are talking about the increase in airline checked bag fees, points promotions from Hyatt, a nearing of the Chase Marriott Bold, and we will be finishing off with my thoughts on the Delta Platinum changes.
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19min
November 12, 2023 BILT Capturing Them All and More Stories.
BILT adds Marriott as another transfer partner on their quest to catch them all. AirBnB tries their hand at being a hotel website, at least in NYC, JetBlue Avios? Qatar Airways allowing for their Avios to be used for JetBlue Flights. We end with the TPG awards.
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20min
November 05, 2023 MINT SHUTTING DOWN: Popular Budget App Gone in 2024 and More Stories
The popular budgeting app Mint is coming to an end in 2024. The DOJ is taking JetBlue to Trial over the Spirit Merger. Southwest unveils their bag tracking feature to customers. Finally, American Airlines is eyeing status matches with Delta and United's most elite customers. Those stores on This Week in Points and Travel.
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18min
October 29, 2023 JetBlue Wants to Ban KLM in New York
JetBlue wants KLM out of New York if they can't stay in Amsterdam. A JetBlue plane in New York's JFK leaned back when letting passengers off. A bear enters a St. Regis in Aspen and attacks a security guard. Uber takes off to the sky with new Uber Balloons.
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13min
October 22, 2023 DELTA can LEARN from HILTON and more stories [This Week in Points and Travel]
Delta can learn a thing or two about customer satisfaction from Hilton. Choice unable to buy Wyndham, this time. TAP Air Portugal is joining the American Express Network. And, how the aviation industry can help customers rediscover the joy of travel.
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17min
October 15, 2023 AmEx Business Gold Fee INCREASE and WEAK Credits and More Stories [This Week in Points + Travel]
The Amex Business Gold is Increasing its Fee early next year. The Future of Aviation with Battery Powered Planes, and CFPB going after Credit Card Rewards. All stories coming up on This Week in Points and Travel.
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23min
August 06, 2023Excess Crowding in Athens [This week in Points + Travel]
On this week in points and travel, Greece is trying to save a 2500 year old monument by reducing the number of tourist that can visit it. Visa, the payment network, is in a battle against surcharges charges. The European Union is requiring all "Visa-Free" nations to register with them when entering the Euro-zone. And a viral TikTok video has a joke that doesn't land. These stories on this week in points and travel.

Rapid Fire Stories:
Cardholders Sue Amex, Bank of America for Jumping the Gun on Interest Rate Hikes
British Airways will stop loading flights with enough catering for all passengers
New Rule On Accessible In-Flight Lavatories Edges U.S. Closer To Air Travel Equality

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20min
July 25, 2023 1,000 Workers Go on Strike at London Gatwick Airport [This Week in Points + Travel] Ep 8
In this episode of "This Week in Points and Travel", the newest scam has people using google to change the phone numbers to many popular airlines, potentially costing customers thousands. Breeze Airways expanding to new routes from Fort Myers, Florida. 1,000 workers at LGW airport in London prepare to strike. The end of the Northeast Alliance between JetBlue and American Airlines and more. Please leave a review or a like on this episode if you enjoyed it.

Summary of Credit Card Competition Act
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20min
July 16, 2023 I am STUCK in AMEX Popup Jail [This Week in Points + Travel] - Ep 7
On this weeks episode, JP Buffet is stuck in Popup Jail with American Express. We also talk about how Marriott is being sued for its surcharge fee practices. Plus, Delta Airlines is increasing profits and its fares. Finally, we talk about how Hyatt and MGM are ending their partnership.
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24min

FAQs about This Week in Points and Travel:

How many episodes does This Week in Points and Travel have?

The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.