Miles & Points Daily Podcast

United Airlines has made a major shift to MileagePlus that every member needs to know about — and there are limited-time elevated card offers you won't want to miss. Flying Blue is running a massive miles purchase promotion through mid-April, with up to 180,000 miles available for just over $3,000. TSA wait times have been hitting three-plus hours amid a government shutdown, but relief may finally...

President Trump has invoked emergency authority to pay TSA screeners after weeks of a partial government shutdown caused multi-hour security lines at major airports, but with nearly 500 officers already having quit, full recovery won't be immediate. United Airlines was caught quietly routing top elite status holders through a hidden checkpoint at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental, bypassing t...

Bahia Principe resorts have officially joined World of Hyatt, opening up all-inclusive redemptions in Mexico, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Spain — with double points on stays through June 30th. Bilt Rewards added a new transfer partner, and there are several time-sensitive transfer bonuses active right now across Chase, Citi, and Rove that you'll want to act on before they expire. American...

United Airlines just had one of the most monumental product announcement days in its history, and we're breaking down every detail you need to know. From a stunning new 787-9 Dreamliner featuring first-ever sliding privacy doors in Polaris business class to a brand-new premium transcontinental subfleet, United is dramatically raising the bar for U.S. carriers. We also cover a limited-time elevated...

A deadly collision between an Air Canada regional jet and a fire truck on a LaGuardia runway has shocked the aviation world, prompting flight cancellations and a major investigation with new details emerging about what went wrong. Delta's American Express cards are offering their highest-ever sign-up bonuses — but the clock is ticking with a hard deadline you need to know about. ITA Airways is mak...

United Airlines has just unveiled its brand-new Polaris Studio suites on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, and there's a limited window to try them domestically without the usual upgrade fee — but you'll need to move quickly. Citi ThankYou points holders are facing a major devaluation to two hotel partners coming in April 2026, but there are active transfer bonuses to Virgin Atlantic and Avianca that coul...

Chase has brought back a record-breaking 200,000-point offer on the IHG One Rewards Premier Business card, and it may not last long. World of Hyatt is surveying members about major changes to the Globalist tier, including a potential new elite level above Globalist and the elimination of some beloved perks. A little-known program called Rove Miles is quietly offering one of the best hotel booking...

Citi ThankYou members are facing a major devaluation to two hotel transfer partners taking effect April 19th, and the clock is ticking to act before the ratios are slashed. World of Hyatt is quietly surveying Globalist members about sweeping changes that could fundamentally reshape the program's top-tier benefits. Delta's baggage guarantee is still alive, but a critical under-the-radar change mean...

In a shocking incident, NORAD scrambled fighter jets to escort an Air Canada flight after a passenger was discovered traveling under a stolen identity using fraudulently booked Aeroplan points — a dramatic reminder of just how vulnerable your loyalty accounts can be. United Airlines is making waves with its brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners under the 'United Elevate' project, featuring a premium...

British Airways is rolling out free Starlink Wi-Fi fleet-wide with no loyalty membership required, putting it ahead of many competitors in the in-flight connectivity race. Lufthansa is investing over 70 million euros in a major onboard experience overhaul called Project FOX, with new meal options, amenity kits, and personalized services launching across all cabin classes starting in late March. Ma...

Three time-sensitive deals are expiring today or tomorrow, including a Southwest Companion Pass offer valid through early 2027, a record-high IHG credit card welcome bonus of 175,000 points, and an American Airlines promotion that lets systemwide upgrades clear into business class using any available seat rather than scarce upgrade inventory. JetBlue is making waves with plans to roll out a new do...

Dubai International Airport has been struck by a third drone attack, disrupting award travel through the Gulf and forcing airlines to reroute — find out what it means for your upcoming bookings. British Airways just unveiled a surprising new route with fifth-freedom booking potential that points collectors will want to know about. The Citi Strata Elite card is turning heads with easy approvals and...

Singapore Airlines has released a limited batch of 30% off KrisFlyer awards for April travel, with US gateway cities included and routes extending to Europe and Asia — but you'll need to act fast. Alaska Airlines' Atmos Rewards program is showing alarming price increases on partner award flights, and it's unclear whether it's an intentional devaluation or a glitch. On the credit card front, Chase...

A brand new Citi credit card is making waves with a powerful first-year value proposition and a game-changing connection to American Airlines AAdvantage. The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy card is sporting its best-ever welcome offer, but only for a limited time — and the Southwest Companion Pass deal has just days left before it disappears. American Airlines is facing embarrassing backlash after stranded p...

Today's episode is loaded with must-know travel rewards news, starting with two credit cards hitting all-time high welcome bonuses worth over $1,000 each. Marriott Bonvoy just quietly expanded a popular perk that unlocks hundreds of new hotels for free night certificate holders. Avianca LifeMiles is running a massive miles purchase promotion that could be a goldmine for Star Alliance premium cabin...

Several major credit card welcome bonuses are expiring imminently, and if you miss these deadlines, you could be leaving hundreds of dollars in travel value on the table. Marriott Bonvoy just expanded a key feature on free night certificates, but there's a significant catch that changes how you should feel about it. Bilt Rewards is under fire after cardholders discovered they were quietly being ov...

Delta Air Lines quietly filed plans to resume daily Los Angeles to Manila flights using the A350-900, and the way it came to light is raising eyebrows across the industry. The brand-new Citi Strata Elite card has landed with a massive welcome bonus and a transfer partnership that American Airlines loyalists have been waiting for. Barclays Aviator cardholders get a detailed breakdown of what the up...

United Airlines has slashed MileagePlus earnings by up to 40% for non-cardholders, and their latest ads make it clear who they value most. Global Entry is back after a 17-day suspension, but there's a catch you'll want to know before heading to the airport. A rare 20% Chase transfer bonus to Aer Lingus could get you to Ireland for as few as 11,000 points — but the clock is ticking. American Airlin...

United's Business Card has just brought back its best-ever welcome offer, and we break down whether it's worth jumping on right now. Rove becomes the only U.S. transfer partner for SAS EuroBonus and sweetens the deal with a limited-time transfer bonus — but the clock is ticking. JetBlue TrueBlue is selling points at a steep discount, and if you know the right redemptions, it could be a steal. Ther...

Citi has launched the new Strata Elite card with a 75,000-point sign-up bonus that transfers to American Airlines AAdvantage, and the earn rates on everyday spending may actually beat co-branded AA cards — plus Citi's AAdvantage Business card is back with its best-ever offer. Hyatt loyalists need to act fast as award chart changes loom and a newly added Vietnam property offers a unique 24-hour sta...

American Express has quietly unveiled one of the largest Business Platinum welcome bonuses ever seen, and a leaked city council agenda reveals a brand new Sidecar by Centurion Lounge is headed to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Several high-value credit card offers and award deals are expiring within days, including a five free night certificate offer on the Marriott Boundless card and a...

A record-breaking welcome bonus just returned on the Citi AAdvantage Business Card, and a massive Marriott Bonvoy Boundless offer is about to disappear — find out which limited-time deals you need to act on before they're gone. Jet fuel prices have doubled in recent weeks, and United's CEO is warning that airfare hikes are coming fast, making it a critical time to lock in summer travel plans. Expe...

American Airlines has suspended Heathrow catering after a shocking discovery, and the fallout is already affecting premium cabin passengers flying through London — including what's being served in business class. Two major hotel credit card offers from Chase are also on the clock, with some of the strongest welcome bonuses ever seen on the Marriott Boundless and IHG Premier cards. Alaska Atmos Rew...

American Express has unveiled a brand-new speakeasy-inspired lounge concept called Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge, now open in Las Vegas with strict entry rules and an elevated food and cocktail menu. A major UK tax change could force Priority Pass into a private equity sale, potentially threatening the lounge access perks millions of cardholders currently enjoy. American Airlines is making headl...

World of Hyatt has rolled out a major points devaluation, meaning those top-tier aspirational redemptions are about to cost significantly more — and you'll want to act fast before values erode further. American Airlines is making headlines for all the wrong reasons, from a tightened wheelchair damage reporting window to a fixed downgrade compensation policy, but there's also a limited-time AAdvant...