Miles & Points Daily Podcast

Miles & Points Daily Podcast

Stay ahead of the points and miles game with Miles & Points Daily Podcast - your essential morning briefing on everything happening in the world of travel rewards. Each weekday, we deliver a quick yet comprehensive roundup of the latest credit card offers, airline and hotel promotions, award sweet spots, and insider tips to help you maximize your travel rewards. Whether it's breaking news about limited-time bonuses, analysis of program changes, or timely reminders about expiring deals, we keep you informed in just minutes a day. Perfect for your morning commute or daily routine, this podcast ensures you never miss an opportunity to earn and burn your miles and points effectively. Subscribe to our daily newsletter: https://milesandpointsdaily.com/

  1. Sep 29

    ✈️ Chase Just Changed the Game for Rejected Card Applicants & a Hyatt Transfer Deadline You Can't Miss

    Chase is exploring a second-chance program for rejected travel card applicants, and United Airlines is reportedly very interested — this could be a major shift for travelers who've been locked out of co-branded card benefits. There's also a critical deadline hitting October 1st that affects how many Chase points you'll need to transfer to Hyatt, and if you have the wrong card, it's going to cost you significantly more. On the offers front, Capital One, Hilton, and two major budget airlines are all running deals worth serious attention right now. American Airlines just quietly rolled out a new automatic seat upgrade feature in its app that could change how you manage your flights. Plus, Alaska Airlines' Atmos program has some jaw-dropping sweet spots for business class travel that most people are sleeping on.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Travel Tools:Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matchesAward Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals dropFriday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error faresFlight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait timesImmigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwideEES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait timesFlight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availabilitySeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - ChaseChase BusinessAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessBilt RewardsCapital OneRampRakuten

  2. Sep 28

    ✈️ Southwest's Credit Loophole, Free Airline & Hotel Elite Status, and a First Class Secret You Need to Hear

    A Southwest Airlines workaround is making waves right now — Basic flight credits that normally expire in six months may have a surprising escape route that turns them transferable with no expiration. On the credit card front, we break down the top cards delivering automatic airline and hotel elite status, including one that hands you top-tier Diamond status just for holding it. Hotel club lounges are quietly disappearing post-pandemic, and we share what you need to know before your next booking. We also cover jaw-dropping award sweet spots to Latin America starting as low as 9,500 miles one-way, a Rakuten portal offer hitting an all-time high, and a real-world points challenge that reveals some of the most creative redemption strategies in the game.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Travel Tools:Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matchesAward Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals dropFriday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error faresFlight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait timesImmigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwideEES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait timesFlight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availabilitySeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - ChaseChase BusinessAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessBilt RewardsCapital OneRampRakuten

  3. Sep 25

    ✈️ American Airlines Just Quietly Changed How You'll Pick Your Seat

    American Airlines is rolling out a game-changing seat-watch tool in its app that automatically moves you to a better seat when one opens up, plus a new perk for top-tier elite members. The Chase Sapphire Lounge planned for Seattle has hit a major snag involving public controversy, while the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business is offering one of the largest welcome bonuses we've seen in a while. SAS has unveiled plans for a stunning new flagship lounge at Copenhagen Airport, packed with features that will rival some of the world's best. We also break down a simple two-card strategy that could be leaving serious rewards on the table, plus the latest on Spirit Airlines' liquidation and a wild Frontier Airlines carry-on incident that ended in handcuffs.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Travel Tools:Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matchesAward Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals dropFriday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error faresFlight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait timesImmigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwideEES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait timesFlight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availabilitySeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - ChaseChase BusinessAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessBilt RewardsCapital OneRampRakuten

  4. Sep 24

    ✈️ Bilt Just Added Its 25th Transfer Partner & American Airlines Is Teaming Up With a Premium Asian Carrier

    Bilt Rewards has officially added Amtrak Guest Rewards as its 25th transfer partner, but the two-to-one transfer ratio means you should think carefully before moving your points. American Airlines and Starlux Airlines are upgrading their partnership, with a frequent flyer agreement in the works that could unlock exciting business class redemptions across Asia. On the credit card front, the Capital One Venture X Business card is offering a massive 150,000-mile welcome bonus, and a popular Marriott welcome offer has a fast-approaching deadline you need to know about. Lufthansa's social media team went viral this week after a brutally blunt response to a passenger complaint, sparking a debate about airline customer service. Plus, a popular rewards app is about to raise its price — but there's still time to lock in a 50% discount.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Travel Tools:Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matchesAward Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals dropFriday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error faresFlight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait timesImmigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwideEES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait timesFlight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availabilitySeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - ChaseChase BusinessAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessBilt RewardsCapital OneRampRakuten

  5. Sep 23

    ✈️ Chase Just Raised the Stakes on Q4 Bonuses & a 125K Mile Offer Just Hit an All-Time High

    Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex cardholders need to act now — Q4 categories are live with some of the highest dining and grocery rates we've seen, but you must activate before December 14th to earn them. Bilt Rewards members can unlock a little-known strategy to double their Points Accelerator slots and Rent Day bonus caps using authorized users. A major AAdvantage card is sitting at its highest-ever welcome offer, and Capital One business card holders have a path to serious transferable miles with no earning caps. Plus, a fiber optic cable cut in New Jersey caused one of the worst ATC disruptions the Northeast has seen in years — here's what you need to know if your flights were affected.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Travel Tools:Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matchesAward Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals dropFriday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error faresFlight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait timesImmigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwideEES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait timesFlight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availabilitySeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - ChaseChase BusinessAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessBilt RewardsCapital OneRampRakuten

  6. Sep 22

    ✈️ Citi Just Added a Major New Transfer Partner — And There's a Limited-Time Bonus You Need to See

    Citi ThankYou Rewards has quietly made a massive move by adding Japan Airlines as a transfer partner, complete with a launch bonus that could unlock lie-flat business class for far fewer points than you'd expect. Meanwhile, Citi has changed the welcome bonus rules on two popular cards in a way that could permanently affect your eligibility — and the clock may already be ticking. We also break down the best credit card welcome offers available right now, including a record-high offer on a popular business card, plus tips on lounge access, authorized user perks, and a Chase feature that's getting closer to beating transfer partners on value. And stay tuned for a surprisingly useful military travel perk that most people have never heard of.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Travel Tools:Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matchesAward Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals dropFriday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error faresFlight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait timesImmigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwideEES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait timesFlight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availabilitySeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - ChaseChase BusinessAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessBilt RewardsCapital OneRampRakuten

  7. Sep 21

    ✈️ Citi Just Added a New Transfer Partner With a Massive Bonus — But Their Bonus Rules May Never Be the Same Again

    Citi has launched a 30% transfer bonus to newly added partner Japan Airlines Mileage Bank, plus a 25% bonus to Avianca Lifemiles, both running through October 24th — creating some exceptional award redemption opportunities for ThankYou cardholders. In a major policy shift, Citi has quietly updated bonus eligibility on its Strata card lineup, moving from a 48-month rule to what appears to be a once-per-lifetime restriction, making now a critical time to apply. Chase is making a massive $70 million bet on a 16,000-square-foot Sapphire Lounge at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, while American Airlines continues to permanently close AAdvantage accounts over credit card bonuses earned as far back as seven years ago. American Airlines also expanded Flagship Dining at DFW to business class passengers and upgraded its partnership with Taiwan's Starlux Airlines to a codeshare agreement. Rounding out today's episode: fee-free Visa gift cards at Staples through Saturday and a key change to Amex Business Platinum lounge access starting October 1st.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Travel Tools:Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matchesAward Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals dropFriday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error faresFlight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait timesImmigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwideEES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait timesFlight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availabilitySeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - ChaseChase BusinessAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessBilt RewardsCapital OneRampRakuten

  8. Sep 18

    ✈️ Chase Sapphire Reserve Just Got Sweeter, Citi's Card Is Turning Heads, and Marriott Is Caught Doing What?

    Today's episode is packed with urgent updates across credit cards, hotel loyalty programs, and inflight experience. The Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business is getting a major hotel credit upgrade, and a Citi card is making a serious case for dethroning the Amex Platinum and Chase Sapphire Reserve for certain travelers. Marriott Bonvoy is in the news for all the wrong reasons, with a troubling report about unauthorized enrollments — plus a new loyalty chief stepping in with big expectations. American Airlines is quietly reshaping how it sells seats, and Delta One just made a move that premium cabin regulars will actually notice. There's also a best-ever limited-time offer on an American Airlines card that AAdvantage loyalists won't want to miss.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Travel Tools:Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matchesAward Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals dropFriday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error faresFlight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait timesImmigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwideEES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait timesFlight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availabilitySeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - ChaseChase BusinessAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessBilt RewardsCapital OneRampRakuten

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Stay ahead of the points and miles game with Miles & Points Daily Podcast - your essential morning briefing on everything happening in the world of travel rewards. Each weekday, we deliver a quick yet comprehensive roundup of the latest credit card offers, airline and hotel promotions, award sweet spots, and insider tips to help you maximize your travel rewards. Whether it's breaking news about limited-time bonuses, analysis of program changes, or timely reminders about expiring deals, we keep you informed in just minutes a day. Perfect for your morning commute or daily routine, this podcast ensures you never miss an opportunity to earn and burn your miles and points effectively. Subscribe to our daily newsletter: https://milesandpointsdaily.com/

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