JP Buffet

This Week in Points and Travel

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Welcome to This Week in Points and Travel. I am your host JP Buffet. This is a weekly podcast dedicated to talking about various topics related to travel and travel rewards. We will cover topics ranging from interesting to the craziest stories of the week, and sometimes taking a deeper dive into topics surrounding traveling and ways to do it.  This podcast grew out of my interest in leveraging points and other currencies with the sole focus on traveling and creating memories that will last forever. Overtime this goal has transformed into a general interest in all things related to exploring th...

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JP Buffet

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Society

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Latest episode

Mar 8, 2024

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Episodes

Hyatt's New Vegas Gamble 08.03.2024

In this episode, we talk about Hyatt Devaluations and new gameplan for Las Vegas , rumors of Delta changing the "Bag on Time Guarantee" , and United's Touchless ID for TSA Precheck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Increased Checked Bags Fees and More Stories 27.02.2024

In this episode, we are talking about the increase in airline checked bag fees, points promotions from Hyatt, a nearing of the Chase Marriott Bold, and we will be finishing off with my thoughts on the Delta Platinum changes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BILT Capturing Them All and More Stories. 12.11.2023

BILT adds Marriott as another transfer partner on their quest to catch them all. AirBnB tries their han d at being a hotel website, at least in NYC, JetBlue Avios ? Qatar Airways allowing for their Avios to be used for JetBlue Flights. We end with the TPG awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MINT SHUTTING DOWN: Popular Budget App Gone in 2024 and More Stories 05.11.2023

The popular budgeting app Mint is coming to an end in 2024 . The DOJ is taking JetBlue to Trial over the Spirit Merger. Southwest unveils their bag tracking feature to customers. Finally, American Airlines is eyeing status matches with Delta and United's most elite customers. Those stores on This Week in Points and Travel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JetBlue Wants to Ban KLM in New York 29.10.2023

JetBlue wants KLM out of New York if they can't stay in Amsterdam. A JetBlue plane in New York's JFK leaned back when letting passengers off. A bear enters a St. Regis in Aspen and attacks a security guard. Uber takes off to the sky with new Uber Balloons . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DELTA can LEARN from HILTON and more stories [This Week in Points and Travel] 22.10.2023

Delta can learn a thing or two about customer satisfaction from Hilton. Choice unable to buy Wyndham , this time. TAP Air Portugal is joining the American Express Network. And, how the aviation industry can help customers rediscover the joy of travel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AmEx Business Gold Fee INCREASE and WEAK Credits and More Stories [This Week in Points + Travel] 15.10.2023

The Amex Business Gold is Increasing its Fee early next year. The Future of Aviation with Battery Powered Planes, and CFPB going after Credit Card Rewards. All stories coming up on This Week in Points and Travel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Excess Crowding in Athens [This week in Points + Travel] 06.08.2023

On this week in points and travel, Greece is trying to save a 2500 year old monumen t by reducing the number of tourist that can visit it. Visa, the payment network, is in a battle against surcharges charges . Th e European Union is requiring all "Visa-Free" nations to register with them when entering the Euro-zone. And a viral TikTok video has a joke that doesn't land. These stories on this week...

1,000 Workers Go on Strike at London Gatwick Airport [This Week in Points + Travel] Ep 8 25.07.2023

In this episode of "This Week in Points and Travel", the newest scam has people using google to change the phone numbers to many popular airlines, potentially costing customers thousands. Breeze Airways expanding to new routes from Fort Myers, Florida. 1,000 workers at LGW airport in London prepare to strike. The end of the Northeast Alliance between JetBlue and American Airlines and more. Please...

I am STUCK in AMEX Popup Jail [This Week in Points + Travel] - Ep 7 16.07.2023

On this weeks episode, JP Buffet is stuck in Popup Jail with American Express. We also talk about how Marriott is being sued for its surcharge fee practices. Plus, Delta Airlines is increasing profits and its fares. Finally, we talk about how Hyatt and MGM are ending their partnership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Choice Looks to Buy Wyndham Hotels and Resorts? [This Week in Points + Travel] 04.06.2023

How is it going everybody welcome to This Week in Points and Travel, I am your host JP Buffet. On this weeks episode we will be discussing the potential merger of Choice Hotels with Wyndham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Sapphire Preferred the Best First Travel Card? [This Week in Points + Travel] 28.05.2023

How is it going everybody welcome to this week in points and travel, I am your host JP Buffet. On this weeks episode we will be discussing why everyone and their mother, well maybe not their mother, is raving about the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

White House New Rules on Delays and Cancellations [This Week in Points + Travel] 14.05.2023

Sources: Hilton - https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors/credit-cards/?cid=OH%2CWW%2CEntNavCobrand%2CMULTIPR%2CTile%2CHome%2CSingleLink%2Ci83123&utm_source=pocket_saves Air New Zealand - https://www.travelandleisure.com/air-new-zealand-economy-skynest-sleep-pods-7496072 Delta to Paris - https://www.travelandleisure.com/delta-daily-flight-los-angeles-to-paris-relaunches-7496615r Delay and Canc...

USA Removes Vaccine Require. for Inbound Travelers [This Week in Points and Travel] - Ep 3 30.04.2023

Welcome to This Week in Points and Travel. On today’s episode we will be talking about: - How the battle over the debt ceilings will impact travel - A Growing Trend - National Parks no longer accepting cash? - And, a change to the US vaccination policy for international travelers. Those stories and more on This Week in Points and Travel, stay tuned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Is 5/24 done? [This Week in Points and Travel] 23.04.2023

Doctor of Credit Chase 5/24 - https://www.doctorofcredit.com/reports-chase-approving-some-people-for-sapphire-preferred-despite-5-24/?utm_source=pocket_reader JetBlue Story - https://upgradedpoints.com/news/jetblue-2-new-puerto-rico-routes/?utm_source=pocket_reader Marriott in Vietnam - https://upgradedpoints.com/news/marriott-vietnam-expansion/?utm_source=pocket_reader 500 Best Hotels - https://w...

United Airlines goes "Down Under" [This Week in Points and Travel] 16.04.2023

Welcome to This Week in Points and Travel. This episode is for the week of April 17th. Story References United to South Pacific: https://thepointsguy.com/news/united-airlines-new-routes-australia-new-zealand/?utm_source=pocket_reader International Travel Prices: https://www.travelandleisure.com/international-flight-prices-rising-how-to-save-7480245?utm_source=pocket_saves Hyatt Studios: https://th...

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