Miles & Points Daily Podcast

The Chase Sapphire Reserve's best-ever welcome bonus of 150,000 Ultimate Rewards points is expiring today, and if you haven't applied yet, you may already be too late. United MileagePlus has lifted a major restriction on its miles pooling feature, making it one of the most family-friendly loyalty programs in the US. Citi ThankYou points are transferring to Accor Live Limitless with a 50% bonus thr...

A brand-new Capital One business card has officially launched with a six-figure welcome bonus, and Chase Sapphire Reserve is reportedly offering its best-ever points haul — but both deals won't last forever. Hyatt loyalists also have a stunning new Category 8 property to dream about, with reservations now open for a future beachfront resort. A major loyalty program just doubled the length of a fre...

Chase is making major moves with record-high welcome bonuses on multiple business cards, including a staggering 200,000-point offer that most travelers don't know they're eligible for. Hyatt is signaling more loyalty program changes on the horizon, and United MileagePlus just quietly removed a restriction that was holding back millions of families from using pooled miles the way they wanted. South...

The Chase Sapphire Reserve's highest-ever public welcome bonus of 150,000 Ultimate Rewards points is expiring this Monday, June 15th, making this one of the most time-sensitive credit card opportunities in recent memory. A paid Flying Blue status match offering Gold or Silver status cuts off this Saturday for US and Canadian residents, and at just $199 for Gold, it could pay for itself on a single...

The Chase Sapphire Preferred is getting a major refresh on June 15th with new bonus categories and an upgraded hotel credit, but there's a painful catch that could cost Hyatt loyalists thousands of points. World of Hyatt is quietly dismantling years of goodwill as it chases a massive revenue target, and we break down what that means for your points strategy going forward. Qatar Airways is reopenin...

A major Capital One Lounge is about to go dark just as summer travel heats up, and elite hotel members need to watch out for a sneaky new Hilton upgrade policy that could cost them perks they've earned. Chase is offering a limited-time 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, opening up some of the most valuable first and business class awards in the world—but the clock is ticking. Two A...

The Chase Sapphire Reserve just hit its highest-ever welcome bonus and the deadline is almost here — find out if you qualify and how much it's actually worth. The IHG One Rewards Premier Card is also at an all-time high bonus, and we break down why it might be worth keeping long-term. Flying Blue members get a major win with family award discounts, while Choice Privileges has dramatically raised h...

A brand new Saudi-backed airline has officially launched ticket sales to the public, and the details on its business class product and upcoming loyalty partnerships make it one to watch closely. The Chase Sapphire Reserve is offering its highest-ever publicly available welcome bonus, and we break down exactly who qualifies, what the fee looks like, and the best ways to redeem the points. In allian...

Philippine Airlines has officially announced plans to join the oneworld alliance, and savvy travelers should know exactly why this matters before award space disappears. A record-high 150,000-point Chase Sapphire Reserve sign-up bonus is expiring soon, and several limited-time transfer bonuses — including a massive 55% Chase-to-Marriott deal — are ending by June 30th. We also break down what airli...

A blockbuster limited-time welcome offer just landed on the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card, and the numbers are turning heads in the points community. We also break down a must-read analysis on where the miles and points hobby is headed — and what smart travelers should be doing right now to stay ahead. A critical piece of state legislation that could have threatened credit card rewards programs j...

Delta and American Express have launched some of their strongest-ever welcome offers across the Gold, Platinum, and Reserve card lineup, plus a new free checked bag perk with no fee increase. Lufthansa has quietly stopped releasing first class award space to partner programs, and with the new Allegris cabin blocking partners entirely, the dream of redeeming miles for Lufthansa first class may be s...

Today's episode is loaded with loyalty news you need to act on now. Chase Ink Business Preferred is back with a massive 100,000-point welcome bonus at a surprisingly low annual fee, making it one of the strongest business card offers available right now. The oneworld alliance has just launched a landmark first-of-its-kind partnership with the Indian Hotels Company — home to Taj Hotels and over 630...

Southwest has dropped a massive 90,000-point sign-up bonus on its Priority Card that could get you tantalizingly close to the coveted Companion Pass — but you'll need to act strategically. Alaska Airlines is making a painful cut to its Saver fare earning, while also hiking partner award booking fees by 60%, though one card can save you from that hit. A limited-time 25% transfer bonus on Amex Membe...

The Chase Sapphire Reserve is offering its best-ever welcome bonus, but Chase has confirmed it's ending imminently — and you'll want to hear the details before it disappears. There's also a clever Citi transfer bonus that lets you top up your British Airways Avios balance at a 30% discount, plus Flying Blue just dropped its June Promo Rewards with some surprisingly low economy award rates. On the...

Citi ThankYou points holders have a limited-time opportunity to stretch their miles further than most people realize, thanks to a transfer bonus with an unexpected chain reaction into other top programs. Flying Blue's June Promo Rewards are now live with discounted awards from Europe to major U.S. cities, and a targeted Amex Offers deal could stack serious points on Air France and KLM purchases. A...

Today's episode is packed with urgent news for points collectors, starting with transfer bonus deadlines that are expiring within days and an Aeroplan award chart change that's already in effect. We break down two Capital One business card offers with a combined potential of 300,000 bonus miles, plus a 90,000-point Southwest card offer worth over $1,100. On the airline front, American Airlines is...

Southwest Airlines CEO is openly discussing first class cabins, airport lounges, and long-haul international flights for the first time in the airline's history, signaling a massive brand pivot driven by credit card economics. World of Hyatt is rolling out early award booking access for elite members and cardholders — a game-changer for snagging peak-season stays at high-demand properties, though...

Bilt Rent Day is going all out for June with a massive transfer bonus to TAP Air Portugal Miles & Go—up to 125% depending on your status—but there's a cap and a catch you need to know before transferring. Citi cardholders have just three days to stack a $50 hotel discount on top of annual travel credits worth up to $300. The data is finally in on Hyatt's sweeping award chart overhaul, and the...

A legal battle between Air Canada and a popular award search tool could change how travelers find and book award flights forever. A massive 150,000-mile welcome bonus on a Capital One business card is about to disappear, and you need to act before June 8th. American Airlines just announced free Starlink Wi-Fi on hundreds of aircraft starting in 2027, but there's a significant catch that could affe...

World of Hyatt Globalist members are up in arms after two iconic Park Hyatt city properties quietly reclassified themselves as resorts to dodge guaranteed late checkout — and the community fears a domino effect. Southwest Airlines filed permits for a mysterious 20,000-square-foot 'Project Oasis' lounge in Austin, marking a historic first for the no-frills carrier. On the credit card front, the Cit...

The Citi AAdvantage Globe Mastercard is now offering its best-ever welcome bonus, and the application rules make it more accessible than you might expect. Qantas Project Sunrise has hit another delay, pushing the debut of nonstop ultra-long-haul flights to an even later timeline. World of Hyatt just overhauled its award pricing structure in a major way that could save you points on some nights — b...

World of Hyatt's major award chart overhaul has gone live with some hotels now costing up to 67% more points — and Hyatt has already warned this is just the beginning. The Chase Sapphire Reserve is now offering its highest-ever publicly available bonus, while the Capital One Spark Cash Plus just dropped a record welcome offer that business owners need to hear about. Several transfer bonuses are ex...

British Airways is raising its already steep cash surcharges on Avios award tickets by up to 33%, effective May 27th, and the numbers are staggering — but there are ways to route around the fees entirely. Marriott elite members are being pushed to bid for suite upgrades that are supposed to be a complimentary benefit, raising serious questions about where to park your loyalty. On the bright side,...

World of Hyatt has officially launched a new five-tier pricing structure, and top-tier properties like Park Hyatt Tokyo are seeing award costs jump by as much as 67% — but there's a window to act before more dates shift into the priciest bands. Emirates Skywards is raising rates by an average of 15% starting May 2026, yet a long-awaited change to one-way Saver pricing in business class is making t...

Southwest Airlines has launched a status match program for elite members of competing airlines, and the details make it a potentially recurring annual strategy worth knowing about. Air France and KLM's Flying Blue program is at the center of two separate opportunities: a new credit card earning miles on rent payments and a time-sensitive premium economy award deal from multiple US cities to Paris...