Miles to Go - Travel Tips, News & Reviews You Can't Afford to Miss‪!‬ Ed Pizza, Richard Kerr

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Richard and Ed are breaking down all of the recent Hyatt changes.  Milestone Rewards become much more valuable and Hyatt adds tons of flexibility to transfer/gift these benefits to others.
Ed is also recapping two Hyatt properties in Chicago, Park Hyatt Chicago and Chicago Athletic Association.

Lastly, Ed announces that he's giving away a free 1-year United Club membership to a lucky member of the Slack community.  You still have time to join!
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A big thanks to our new sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium!  Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium.  They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox.  You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well!
Richard and Ed are recapping Black Friday and the deals (or lack of deals) they took advantage of.
They also discuss how to earn at least 10 points per dollar on dining using any credit card and 16 points if you have the Bilt Mastercard as part of a special promotion this month. 
Finally, Ed and Richard are both a little surprised that Southwest is offering lounge access to some of their customers.
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A big thanks to our new sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium!  Use the code GO10 to save $10 off your first year of Thrifty Traveler Premium.  They'll help take the hassle out of finding great award flights by sending the best deals right to your inbox.  You can choose what airports you want to see deals from and you can see cheap paid flights as well!
Richard and Ed are recapping the recently announced Alaska Airlines changes.  These changes represent a massive shift in how listeners can get value from the Alaska Airlines program in the future.
Ed is also recapping his time in Lisbon and London including a stop at the Great Scotland Yard hotel.
And, apparently, Richard and Ed are dressing alike.  Why aren't you watching the shenanigans?
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Ed lands in Lisbon and hops right on camera with Richard to record this week's episode.  Richard and Ed are discussing United's tweaks to status qualification. 
They're also answering a listener question about the best use of Alaska miles.
And, they're discussing two current events.  First, the AARP British Airways discount is back.  And, it seems that Hyatt is making it easier to redeem Globalist Suite Upgrades.
 
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Richard and Ed are recapping the Disney 5K that they ran together.  They both survived though Ed is still having trouble walking a few days later.  They also answer a listener question about surcharges on award flights to Europe.
After that, they breakdown apparent changes to Marriott Suite Night Awards.  Is this a positive or a negative change?
Hyatt announces an offer to purchase Mr. and Mrs. Smith gift cards that comes with elite night credit.  This could be a sneaky good way to finish off Globalist status in 2023 or a great head start in 2024.
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Bilt Rewards launches their latest Rent Day promotion with up to a 150% transfer bonus to Emirates Skyrewards. 
Southwest Airlines announces changes to earning status and redeeming your Rapid Rewards points.
Our friends at Dots, Lines and Destinations point out a Delta change we missed.
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