Miles & Points Daily Podcast

Miles & Points Daily Podcast
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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/

  1. 10h ago

    ✈️ Marriott Just Raised Award Prices Without Warning — And That's Not Even the Biggest News Today

    Marriott Bonvoy has quietly hiked award prices at select hotels by up to 16%, putting free night certificates at risk — and savvy travelers need to act fast. On the flip side, the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business is back with its best-ever welcome offer of 200,000 Ultimate Rewards points, and a major Miami icon is leaving Marriott's portfolio entirely for a stunning rebrand. Air France is making serious moves on the lounge front with a brand-new Heathrow Terminal 4 space and a freshly renovated La Premiere Lounge in Paris. We've also got details on a Flying Blue miles sale, Copa Airlines' surprising Starlink Wi-Fi rollout, and two airline lawsuits that every award traveler should know about.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 timesFlight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availabilitySeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - ChaseChase BusinessAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessBilt RewardsCapital OneRampRakuten

    10 min

  2. 1d ago

    ✈️ Airline Just Shocked Everyone With This Starlink Decision — Plus a Solo Passenger Takes Over an Entire 737

    Copa Airlines is rolling out Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire fleet, but there's a major catch that sets it apart from every other airline offering inflight connectivity. IHG One Rewards has quietly eliminated a key customer service channel, leaving members with fewer options when disputes arise. World of Hyatt just rolled out an early award booking window for elite members and cardholders, giving them a significant edge at high-demand properties. Three new Bilt Mastercards have launched with distinct earning structures and welcome offers worth understanding before you apply. Plus, a stranded British Airways passenger ended up with the most unexpected upgrade in recent memory — and the lesson it holds for every traveler.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 timesFlight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availabilitySeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - ChaseChase BusinessAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessBilt RewardsCapital OneRampRakuten

    9 min

  3. 2d ago

    ✈️ Chase Just Dropped Its Highest Bonus Ever — Plus Hyatt's New Elite Perk Changes Everything

    Chase has just released its best-ever publicly available welcome bonus on a no-annual-fee business card, and the math on redeeming those points for travel is jaw-dropping. World of Hyatt is quietly rolling out a new elite perk that could be the difference between landing your dream award stay or getting shut out entirely — though there's a catch that'll cost you more points. There's a time-sensitive gift card deal at Staples that stacks beautifully with a popular Chase card for serious bonus points, plus a similar offer running at Office Depot and OfficeMax. We also cover a critical loyalty program mistake that nearly cost one traveler their award seats, and share a reminder about why you should always let flight crew handle difficult passenger situations rather than stepping in yourself.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 timesFlight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availabilitySeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - ChaseChase BusinessAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessBilt RewardsCapital OneRampRakuten

    9 min

  4. 3d ago

    ✈️ American Airlines' Secret Seat Trick Exposed — Plus a 100K No-Fee Card Offer You Can't Miss

    American Airlines has been deliberately blocking a window seat on regional jets to sidestep pilot contract rules — and once you hear why, you'll never book a regional flight the same way again. Southwest Airlines has quietly gone dark on social media customer support, signaling another major shift away from the brand's legendary customer service roots. On the credit card front, the Chase Ink Business Unlimited is offering its highest-ever welcome bonus with no annual fee, and when paired with the right card, it could be worth far more than advertised. Several lucrative transfer bonuses and hotel promos are expiring within days, including deals tied to Virgin Atlantic, Hilton, American Airlines, and Best Western. Plus, a United Airlines pilot is suing Marriott after a bat infestation in his hotel room led to over $100,000 in medical bills — a wild story with a serious lesson for all travelers.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 timesFlight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availabilitySeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - ChaseChase BusinessAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessBilt RewardsCapital OneRampRakuten

    9 min

  5. 4d ago

    ✈️ Marriott's Secret Status Challenge, Chase's Hidden Rate Gap & A 30-Year Hotel Con Artist Finally Caught

    A man has been arrested in India after allegedly conning hundreds of luxury hotels for over three decades — and you won't believe how he pulled it off. On the credit card front, Chase Sapphire Preferred just made its hotel credit twice as valuable, and there's a little-known rate discrepancy between the Chase Sapphire Reserve and its business counterpart that could save you serious points on hotel bookings. Marriott has an unpublished status challenge you can request by phone that slashes the night requirements in half, and Flying Blue just dropped some of the best Europe award pricing we've seen in a while. Plus, Air France is going all-in on French drinks in premium cabins, Hyatt points took a hit with the new award chart, and someone at the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas brought a toaster — and honestly, we get it.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 timesFlight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availabilitySeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - ChaseChase BusinessAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessBilt RewardsCapital OneRampRakuten

    9 min

  6. 5d ago

    ✈️ Chase Sapphire Preferred Just Hit 100K Points for Only the Third Time Ever

    The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is offering a rare 100,000-point welcome bonus, one of only three times in its 16-year history it has reached this level. Lufthansa First Class award bookings through partner programs may be gone for good, with a suspiciously timed blackout that lines up with the rollout of their new Allegris cabin. Alaska Mileage Plan's Global Getaways sale offers up to 50% off award tickets to top international destinations like Seoul and Tokyo, but you need to book before July 4th. American Airlines issued over $900,000 in refunds after overcharging taxes on children's award tickets for nearly a decade, and Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders can score a free 3-month Marriott Gold Elite status trial just by registering through September 30th.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 timesFlight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availabilitySeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - ChaseChase BusinessAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessBilt RewardsCapital OneRampRakuten

    10 min

  7. 6d ago

    ✈️ 30% Transfer Bonuses Just Dropped — Plus a 125K Marriott Offer and Transatlantic Business Class for Almost Nothing

    American Express and Capital One have both launched 30% transfer bonuses to Virgin Atlantic and EVA Air respectively, opening up some seriously undervalued award redemptions to Asia and beyond. Flying Blue's July Promo Rewards are live with Air France business class to New York from just 45,000 miles one way, and the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card is running a standout limited-time offer worth up to 125,000 points plus a free night award. Chase Freedom Flex Q3 bonus categories are now active, and Bilt Rent Day is live today with a massive Hilton transfer bonus depending on your status tier. There's also a troubling development for American Airlines elites that frequent flyers will want to hear about before their next flight.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 timesFlight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availabilitySeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - ChaseChase BusinessAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessBilt RewardsCapital OneRampRakuten

    11 min

  8. Jul 1

    ✈️ American Airlines Just Opened Something New at JFK — Plus a Hyatt Award Trap That Cost One Traveler $3,690

    American Airlines has debuted a brand-new grab-and-go lounge concept at JFK with a first-of-its-kind feature you won't want to miss. A shocking Hyatt award cancellation story reveals a hidden cash penalty that could hit you even after your points are refunded — and it's not clearly disclosed at booking. The Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Card's 90,000-point sign-up bonus is running out of time, and when paired with the right strategy, it could unlock one of the best deals in domestic travel. Capital One miles holders have a limited window to take advantage of a 30% transfer bonus to EVA Air, making U.S.-to-Asia business class redemptions suddenly very compelling. Plus, Lufthansa First Class has quietly vanished from major partner programs, Emirates is overhauling its outstation lounges worldwide, and Delta has opened a second premium lounge at LAX.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 timesFlight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availabilitySeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - ChaseChase BusinessAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessBilt RewardsCapital OneRampRakuten

    11 min
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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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    Miles & Points Daily Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
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