Miles & Points Daily Podcast

World of Hyatt is overhauling its award chart on May 20th, 2026, with price increases of up to 67% at the high end — and over 100 hotels are shifting categories, so the clock is ticking to lock in current pricing. Several major transfer bonuses are also live right now, including a 55% bonus from Chase Ultimate Rewards to Marriott Bonvoy through June 30th, plus deals from Capital One, Citi, and Rov...

United MileagePlus has officially launched sweeping program changes that create a two-tier system between cardholders and non-cardholders, and there's a limited-time welcome offer that makes this the perfect moment to act. Citi ThankYou has dropped two transfer bonuses to I Prefer Hotel Rewards and Wyndham, though the value story is more complicated than it appears. Today only, Apple purchases thr...

World of Hyatt is overhauling its award chart with 40+ new pricing tiers on May 20th, 2026, and today could be your last chance to lock in current rates — even without the points in your account. Chase Ultimate Rewards is offering a 55% transfer bonus to Marriott Bonvoy through June 30th, but experts urge caution before you jump. American Airlines has launched a new premium credit card with Admira...

Two major loyalty programs are dropping significant changes on the exact same date, and waiting could cost you tens of thousands of points. Emirates Skywards is revising award and upgrade costs in what history suggests won't be in your favor, while World of Hyatt is overhauling its award chart from a three-tier to a five-tier pricing model — with some top properties jumping by 30,000 points per ni...

A best-ever welcome bonus has just dropped on a popular American Airlines credit card, and a massive Capital One business card offer is also live — but one comes with a deadline you absolutely cannot miss. United and JetBlue have officially activated reciprocal elite benefits under their Blue Sky partnership, making a major hub city suddenly more appealing for United elites. Delta's decision to pa...

The Chase Sapphire Reserve just hit a record-breaking welcome bonus that could be worth over $3,000 in travel, and there's a stacking hotel credit opportunity most people don't know about. Nashville's airport is turning into a full-on lounge battleground, with American Express, Chase, American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest all making major moves. The Allegiant and Sun Country merger is officially...

A rare 90,000-mile welcome bonus has returned on a popular American Airlines credit card for only the second time ever, and today we break down whether it's worth the annual fee. Capital One is running a limited-time transfer bonus to Qantas that unlocks some surprisingly low redemption rates to a dream destination — but the clock is ticking. American Express just quietly added a major new benefit...

A major shakeup at Air France KLM's Flying Blue loyalty program has the miles community buzzing, as a well-known consumer advocate from the points world steps into a powerful new leadership role. The brand-new Citi Strata Elite card is turning heads with surprisingly easy approvals and a first-year value that rivals the best premium card launches in recent memory. A limited-time Rakuten promotion...

Chase has quietly brought back a massive 100,000-point welcome bonus on one of its most popular business cards, and experts are urging people to act fast before it disappears. The American Express Gold Card is also showing a compelling offer right now, with a twist you'll want to know before you apply. Alaska Airlines just made a series of major announcements about its global expansion, premium ca...

Two of the biggest credit card welcome bonuses ever seen — including a 175,000-point Amex Platinum offer and Chase Sapphire Reserve's best-ever public offer — are live right now, but several deals are expiring this week and you'll need to act fast. Citi ThankYou is permanently ending point-sharing between cardholders on May 16th, Marriott's best-ever card bonuses vanish on May 13th, and Chase tran...

A wild incident on a Denver runway has left investigators scrambling and travelers watching for delays — and that's just the start of today's episode. Delta Air Lines is rolling out a jaw-dropping A321neo configuration with an unprecedented number of domestic first class seats, giving elite members a rare shot at premium cabin seats on key transcontinental routes. Citi has launched a compelling ne...

Rove Miles has added Air Canada Aeroplan as a transfer partner with a one-to-one ratio and a limited-time 25% launch bonus, making it one of the most exciting independent points program moves in recent memory. Citi has just dropped their best-ever bonus on the AAdvantage Business card, and a major Alaska card offer is reportedly ending soon with no confirmed date. IHG has launched a new stay promo...

Lufthansa has made a major overhaul to how travelers can access their exclusive Allegris First Class Suite Plus, and the change is effective immediately for upcoming travel. Bilt Rewards members are stacking transferable points without ever needing a credit card, and The Standard Brussels has just joined World of Hyatt as a Category 4 property with award nights starting at just 12,000 points. Two...

Today's episode is packed with urgent news and high-value opportunities across the miles and points world. A massive 65% Chase-to-Marriott transfer bonus is expiring soon, and there are several other limited-time transfer bonuses from Capital One and Amex that demand your attention. On the credit card front, welcome offers on the Citi Strata Elite, Amex Business Gold, and JetBlue Premier Card are...

United MileagePlus has rolled out major changes that heavily favor co-brand cardholders, and welcome offers on United cards have jumped significantly — but that's just the start. Air France-KLM Flying Blue quietly updated a key policy that could save your miles from expiring with almost zero effort. Spirit Airlines is officially gone, and if you held Free Spirit points or vouchers, the news isn't...

Singapore Airlines has partnered with SpaceX to bring Starlink Wi-Fi to select aircraft, but the rollout timeline and limited fleet coverage will leave many travelers waiting longer than expected. Two limited-time credit card offers are making waves — including the highest-ever welcome bonus on the IHG One Rewards Premier Card and a waived annual fee on the Citi AAdvantage Business Card. Delta Air...

Spirit Airlines has officially ceased operations after 43 years, leaving travelers scrambling and competitors moving fast to fill the void. Delta is facing serious questions after nearly 400 cancellations over a single weekend while American and United flew virtually disruption-free. On the rewards side, there's a rare stacking opportunity with American Airlines that could net you up to 85,000 AAd...

Spirit Airlines has officially ceased all operations, marking the first major U.S. carrier liquidation in roughly 20 years — and if you have tickets or Free Spirit miles, you need to act fast. In this episode, we break down exactly how to get your money back, which airlines are offering relief fares for stranded passengers, and what the bankruptcy process means for your loyalty points. We also cov...

The Chase Sapphire Reserve has just hit a record-breaking welcome bonus that frequent travelers won't want to miss, and there are multiple transfer bonuses across Chase, Bilt, and Capital One running right now with tight deadlines. A major Citi ThankYou feature is disappearing on May 17th, so listeners who share points with friends or family need to act fast before that window closes permanently....

A major World of Hyatt devaluation is hitting on May 20th, with some top-tier hotel prices jumping nearly 50% overnight, and savvy travelers need to act fast to lock in current rates. Alaska Airlines just completed its first-ever transatlantic flight, and the carrier is rolling out an elite perk that no other U.S. loyalty program currently offers. Delta Diamond Medallion members are losing a valua...

Two of the biggest hotel credit card welcome bonuses on the market are vanishing today, and if you miss them you'll have to wait for something comparable to come around again. Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines have quietly rebranded their loyalty program and launched three new co-branded cards with stackable bonuses you can hold simultaneously. Two brand-new points hotels have just opened — one on a Gr...

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby made a stunning public push to acquire American Airlines, and the fallout could have been devastating for loyalty programs — find out what it means for your miles. Bilt Rewards is running a limited-time transfer bonus of up to 100% to British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus, but you need to act before May 1st. Air Canada's Aeroplan is hiking partner redemption rates...

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby's secret life as a card counter has landed him on casino blacklists worldwide — and that's just the start of today's episode. We break down the hidden excise tax fee that Amex charges when you transfer points to U.S. airlines and reveal which international partners let you skip it entirely. American Airlines is rolling out a new power bank policy starting May 1st th...

Air Canada's Aeroplan program has officially announced a significant award chart devaluation taking effect June 1, 2026, with business and first class long-haul redemptions jumping by thousands of points — and there's a way to stock up on Aeroplan points at a bonus before Thursday's deadline. World of Hyatt is also overhauling its award pricing structure in a major way, and savvy travelers should...

Air Canada Aeroplan is raising award prices on June 1st, and World of Hyatt is rolling out sweeping changes on May 20th that could make premium redemptions cost up to 67% more points — and the clock is ticking on both. A record-breaking credit card offer is also in its final week, making this one of the most time-sensitive episodes we've put together. On the industry side, United Airlines CEO Scot...