Miles & Points Daily Podcast

Chase Sapphire Reserve returns with its biggest welcome bonus yet at 125,000 points, while Alaska and Hawaiian's new Atmos Rewards program announces dramatic partner earning improvements that won't arrive until 2026. British Airways quietly debuts impressive new premium economy seats on their 787-9s, and a mysterious Oslo hotel appears in Marriott's system despite having Moxy branding. Plus, Spiri...

Major airline industry shakeup as Boeing's flagship 777X faces another multi-year delay, pushing premium cabin debuts from Emirates, Qatar, and others to 2027. Southwest announces historic expansion to Alaska with new routes from Denver and Las Vegas launching May 2026. Plus, Pakistan's Serene Air completely grounded with zero flyable aircraft, and current hotel loyalty promotions from Marriott, I...

American Airlines has made a significant partnership change, ditching Barclays for Citi with exclusive onboard credit card offers that are now better than anywhere else. The Chase Sapphire Reserve receives a major refresh with enhanced benefits that have cardholders excited about upgrading. We cover the updated Chase Pay Yourself Back categories for Q4 and how to maximize your Ultimate Rewards poi...

American Airlines has officially ended their partnership with Barclays, making Citi their exclusive credit card issuer in a move that will impact millions of cardholders by 2026. We also cover lucrative Hilton Amex bonuses running through January, a game-changing Royal Jordanian status match opportunity that gives US residents access to American's premium lounges on domestic flights, and Delta's c...

Southwest Airlines announces a massive $1 billion transformation at Dallas Love Field that will bring lounges to the airport for the first time ever. Meanwhile, a new status match opportunity allows Americans to access American Airlines Flagship Lounges on domestic flights for just $149 through Royal Jordanian's program. We also cover hot transfer bonuses from Amex, Chase, and Capital One, plus ne...

Citi just brought back their best-ever 75,000 mile American Airlines business card offer with no annual fee, but it won't last long. We expose how the U.S. is secretly photographing international travelers during departure using facial recognition on over 800 million passengers since 2017. Plus, American Airlines is finally upgrading their regional jets with new interiors and power ports, Hilton's...

American Airlines officially launches a game-changing codeshare with Porter Airlines, opening up new Canadian destinations for AAdvantage members. Meanwhile, Lufthansa announces the retirement of six aircraft types by 2028, including their iconic A340-600s and 747-400s. We also dive into Hilton's disappointing Q4 promotion, Iceland's PLAY Airlines sudden collapse, and why the Waldorf Astoria Los C...

Wells Fargo quietly releases an incredible 100,000-point welcome bonus that most people can't access, while a popular rewards app that offered 5-10% back on Amazon and Walmart appears to be finished after a $65 million lawsuit. Austrian Airlines uncovers a massive employee ticket scandal with over 1,000 fraudulent sales this year. Plus, Rakuten's best-ever $50 new member bonus and which airline ca...

Major changes are coming to airline operations as American Airlines reportedly plans to remove bag sizers from gates, potentially transforming carry-on enforcement. Meanwhile, Qatar Airways surprises the industry by deploying ultra-dense 236-seat all-economy A321neo aircraft, marking a dramatic departure from their premium positioning. Plus, Lufthansa Group prepares for massive job cuts affecting...

Today we cover Turkish Airlines' major expansion with up to 75 new Boeing 787s and what it means for award availability. United continues rolling out free Starlink Wi-Fi to mainline aircraft starting October 15th, while Delta announces new seasonal service to Porto, Portugal for summer 2026. We also discuss Spirit Airlines' significant network cuts affecting 40 routes as part of their bankruptcy r...

Today we cover American Express's gorgeous new Platinum mirror card design arriving early for some cardholders, plus the major fallout from British Airways' elite program changes that drove over 4,000 top-tier customers to Air France KLM. We'll also dive into American Airlines' aggressive new status match offer that includes Flagship Lounge access, Breeze Airways' international expansion plans, an...

American Airlines launches their most aggressive status match offer yet, including Flagship Lounge access for members jumping from Delta Silver to American Platinum and beyond. The iconic Park Hyatt Tokyo reopens December 9th after 18 months with wide open award availability and suite upgrades. United upgrades their entire Guam-based fleet to Boeing 737 MAX 8s with enhanced entertainment and event...

Capital One adds three exciting new transfer partners including Japan Airlines and Qatar Airways, expanding redemption opportunities significantly. American Airlines celebrates their small business program anniversary with a broken double miles promotion that doesn't even work. We explore an Arctic route where coach costs $4,000 but only 30,000 points, plus American upgrades to Bollinger champagne...

Lucas breaks down exciting transfer bonus opportunities from Citi ThankYou, including a generous 50% bonus to Turkish Airlines and 25% to Avianca Lifemiles. We explore Rove's debut in the transfer bonus game with 20% bonuses to Finnair and Flying Blue, plus Alaska Airlines' ambitious lounge expansion plans for Honolulu, San Diego, and Seattle. The episode also covers strategic point redemption cas...

Lucas breaks down the heated competition between premium credit cards as Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express, and Citi vie for your wallet with enhanced perks and benefits. He analyzes the Amex Platinum's $2,800+ in claimed perks and shares a valuable redemption strategy using Alaska Mileage Plan points on American Airlines flights that many travelers are missing. Plus, insights on business c...

Today we're covering a massive Southwest opportunity to earn 120,000 points and potentially lock in Companion Pass status through 2027. We'll also dive into American Express's unprecedented 200,000 point Business Platinum bonus and 175,000 point personal Platinum offer with new Oura Ring credit. Plus, we discuss the changing landscape of airline loyalty programs where high-spending customers are b...

Today we're covering some incredible credit card bonuses including Southwest's massive 120,000-point Performance Business card offer and a unique opportunity to unlock 100,000 Star Alliance points with a $95 annual fee card. We'll also discuss the limited-time Mesa Card 50,000-point bonus that expires September 30th, perfect for earning miles on mortgage payments and other large expenses. Plus, im...

Major shakeup in premium credit cards as American Express increases Platinum fees to $895 but adds significant new benefits including $600 hotel credit and $400 dining credit. We also cover Citi's new Strata Elite card offering impressive first-year value, Southwest's potential return of airline miles on debit cards, and current promotions for buying Air Canada Aeroplan and Southwest points. Plus...

Chase announces major enhancements to the Sapphire Reserve card for 2026, including a new $250 hotel credit and more flexible Edit credit usage. United Airlines is restricting business class award access to co-branded cardholders, while American Airlines surprises by keeping their 777-200 fleet with major upgrades. Delta's unusual 44-seat first class configuration on A321neo aircraft creates tempo...

Time-sensitive Southwest Companion Pass opportunity ends September 18th with 100,000 point bonus offer. Delta surprises with both Malta and Sardinia routes launching for summer 2026, while United Polaris award availability continues declining. The Citi Strata Elite card offers 80,000 points plus $2,400 in first-year credits, potentially paying you to hold it. Plus updates on IHG triple points prom...

Today's episode covers a lucrative Qatar Airways Privilege Club transfer promotion offering up to 40% bonus points from select bank partners, plus Alaska Airlines' big Atmos Rewards points sale and credit card guide. We also discuss a traveler who saved 100,000 points and $200 using Chase's Points Boost feature, new Chase Freedom Q4 categories earning 5x points, and Marriott's new elite partnershi...

American Express is giving the Platinum card its biggest overhaul in history with a record annual fee increase set for September 18, 2025, plus leaked details about the Business Platinum jumping to $895 annually. We cover the new Atmos Rewards Summit Visa card that could be the best airline card in years, Singapore's 30% off KrisFlyer award sale, and Chase Freedom Flex Q4 2025 bonus categories now...

Delta deploys AI Super Analyst for real-time ticket pricing that could revolutionize award availability, while planning new credit cards above their current $650 Reserve tier. A DOT report reveals stark performance differences between airlines, with Delta avoiding passenger bumps entirely while American leads in operational problems. Korean Air successfully reverses tighter economy seat plans afte...

Today's episode covers the IHG Premier Credit Card's record-breaking 165,000-point welcome bonus and automatic Platinum status offer. We discuss an American Airlines flight attendant's public embarrassment about working for the carrier and what it means for service quality. Plus, we explore the new Citi Strata Elite card with $2,400 in first-year value, potential major updates coming to Amex Plati...

Today we cover the IHG Business Credit Card's record-breaking 200,000 point welcome bonus, perfect for luxury stays at InterContinental and Six Senses properties. British Airways brings back their 85,000 Avios bonus through Chase, while Southwest's 100,000 point offer ends soon - your last chance to earn the coveted Companion Pass through 2027. We also discuss Chase's 20% transfer bonus to Air Fra...