Miles & Points Daily Podcast

Citi ThankYou has made a surprise move by adding Copa ConnectMiles as a brand new transfer partner, opening up some seriously underrated award sweet spots for savvy travelers. On top of that, a rare transfer bonus to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles is live right now with a deadline you won't want to miss. Southwest is making a major leap into the premium travel space with the announcement of eleven bran...

Emirates Skywards just dropped a creative promotion letting travelers earn bonus miles for every minute spent in Dubai, but there's a cap that changes how you should plan your trip. Hilton is rolling out a new Pay with Points feature for elite members, and while it sounds appealing, the redemption rate tells a very different story. A leaked Southwest internal presentation reveals a brand-new loyal...

Bilt Rewards has officially added a brand new transfer partner, and while the obvious use case might disappoint, there's a hidden redemption opportunity that could unlock serious value for East Coast travelers. Several transfer bonuses are expiring soon — some within days — across Rove, Citi, and Amex, with Japan Airlines and Flying Blue among the key targets. SAS is running a status match that co...

Chase has just increased the welcome bonus on the World of Hyatt Business Card to 70,000 points, making it one of the strongest Hyatt offers available right now. Business owners and freelancers should also know about a platform that lets you earn Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific miles on top of your regular credit card rewards — even when vendors don't accept cards. Lufthansa is set to launch...

A limited-time IHG One Rewards Premier Select Credit Card welcome offer just launched at 200,000 bonus points, but you'll need to act fast before it disappears on November 18th. Lufthansa is making history by launching the first-ever transatlantic flight to Columbus, Ohio, starting May 2027, opening up new award redemption pathways for Miles and More and United MileagePlus members. Chase has also...

A Seattle doctor's confirmed United Airlines seat was given away to a standby passenger, leaving him stranded overnight and sparking a serious dispute with the airline. United paid him over $1,000 in involuntary denied boarding compensation, but then told the Department of Transportation a very different story about what happened. The doctor had key photographic evidence that directly contradicted...

Southwest Airlines has completely overhauled its Rapid Rewards program, and the beloved easy Companion Pass is going away — with major new requirements that will shock frequent flyers. We also uncover a legitimate United MileagePlus trick that lets you transfer miles between members for free, saving you hundreds of dollars. World of Hyatt has quietly launched a game-changing update that makes pool...

World of Hyatt is launching online point transfers between members on October 15th, but rumored annual caps mean you'll want to move fast if you've been planning to pool points with family. Singapore Airlines is rolling out major cabin upgrades in November, including business class pajamas and luxury new amenity kits across all cabins. Delta One is refreshing its soft product with wagyu burgers, C...

Chase is exploring a second-chance program for rejected travel card applicants, and United Airlines is reportedly very interested — this could be a major shift for travelers who've been locked out of co-branded card benefits. There's also a critical deadline hitting October 1st that affects how many Chase points you'll need to transfer to Hyatt, and if you have the wrong card, it's going to cost y...

A Southwest Airlines workaround is making waves right now — Basic flight credits that normally expire in six months may have a surprising escape route that turns them transferable with no expiration. On the credit card front, we break down the top cards delivering automatic airline and hotel elite status, including one that hands you top-tier Diamond status just for holding it. Hotel club lounges...

American Airlines is rolling out a game-changing seat-watch tool in its app that automatically moves you to a better seat when one opens up, plus a new perk for top-tier elite members. The Chase Sapphire Lounge planned for Seattle has hit a major snag involving public controversy, while the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business is offering one of the largest welcome bonuses we've seen in a while. SA...

Bilt Rewards has officially added Amtrak Guest Rewards as its 25th transfer partner, but the two-to-one transfer ratio means you should think carefully before moving your points. American Airlines and Starlux Airlines are upgrading their partnership, with a frequent flyer agreement in the works that could unlock exciting business class redemptions across Asia. On the credit card front, the Capital...

Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex cardholders need to act now — Q4 categories are live with some of the highest dining and grocery rates we've seen, but you must activate before December 14th to earn them. Bilt Rewards members can unlock a little-known strategy to double their Points Accelerator slots and Rent Day bonus caps using authorized users. A major AAdvantage card is sitting at its highest-ev...

Citi ThankYou Rewards has quietly made a massive move by adding Japan Airlines as a transfer partner, complete with a launch bonus that could unlock lie-flat business class for far fewer points than you'd expect. Meanwhile, Citi has changed the welcome bonus rules on two popular cards in a way that could permanently affect your eligibility — and the clock may already be ticking. We also break down...

Citi has launched a 30% transfer bonus to newly added partner Japan Airlines Mileage Bank, plus a 25% bonus to Avianca Lifemiles, both running through October 24th — creating some exceptional award redemption opportunities for ThankYou cardholders. In a major policy shift, Citi has quietly updated bonus eligibility on its Strata card lineup, moving from a 48-month rule to what appears to be a once...

Today's episode is packed with urgent updates across credit cards, hotel loyalty programs, and inflight experience. The Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business is getting a major hotel credit upgrade, and a Citi card is making a serious case for dethroning the Amex Platinum and Chase Sapphire Reserve for certain travelers. Marriott Bonvoy is in the news for all the wrong reasons, with a troubling repo...

Chase has quietly elevated the World of Hyatt Business Card sign-up bonus to 70,000 points, and the Chase Sapphire Reserve is celebrating a milestone birthday with a stack of limited-time offers worth hundreds of dollars in cash back. IHG One Rewards is offering 15% off award night bookings for a limited window, while Avianca LifeMiles is running a massive bonus on purchased miles that could unloc...

American Airlines is making surprise moves in Chicago by offering free Gold elite status directly to passengers on board flights, and that's just the start of today's packed episode. The carrier is also overhauling its lounge strategy with nearly one new or improved Admirals Club per month and opening up Flagship Dining to all business class passengers on long-haul routes. Wyndham Rewards has offi...

Qatar Airways has scrapped a controversial restriction that was blocking millions of credit card points transfers, and the change opens up major redemption opportunities for travelers. Chase has quietly brought back one of the strongest business card bonuses on the market, and a niche airline's paid status match could secretly unlock access to American Airlines lounges — if the timing works out. K...

A major refresh to the Air Canada Aeroplan credit card has uncovered a surprising backdoor to one of the most coveted hotel elite statuses in the world — and it's not who you'd expect. The Chase Ink Business Cash card is offering a massive 100,000-point welcome bonus on a no-annual-fee card, but only until a hard deadline that's fast approaching. British Airways has been quietly scoring every Exec...

Major credit card shakeups are here: the Chase Air Canada Aeroplan card has been overhauled with a best-ever welcome offer of up to 115,000 bonus points and automatic elite status, while all four Hilton Amex co-branded cards are offering some of the highest welcome bonuses ever seen, including a jaw-dropping 200,000-point offer on the Aspire card. We also break down which airline programs charge z...

World of Hyatt has officially ended its enhanced partnership with American Airlines and wasted no time announcing a new long-term strategic deal with Delta SkyMiles, bringing back dual earning for loyal members of both programs. Key deadlines are coming up fast, including a November 15th account linking cutoff for AAdvantage members who want to preserve remaining earning opportunities. The Capital...

A major software failure at UK air traffic control left hundreds of flights canceled and passengers stranded on taxiways for over five hours — and if you were caught in the chaos, you may be owed compensation. On the credit card front, a best-ever offer just surfaced that could unlock business class to Europe, Qatar Qsuites, or Japan Airlines first class from a single welcome bonus. A brand-new cr...

A trademark filing has just surfaced hinting at a brand-new Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Business card from American Express, and the potential perks could be game-changing for hotel loyalists. American Airlines is also in the spotlight with a record-high 125,000-mile offer on the Executive card, the quiet death of its Flagship First cabin, and a stunning first look at its refurbished Boeing 777 busi...

American Airlines has quietly retired a key upgrade product, but savvy travelers may still have options if they know who to call. The airline has also rebranded its meal vouchers under a new name that raises some eyebrows — and there's a reason behind the switch that affects how delays are handled. On the rewards side, two Chase Ink business cards are offering their highest-ever public welcome bon...