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 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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Delta has detailed the rollback of some of their SkyMiles changes.  These changes affect status as well as SkyClub access.  It's a mixed bag of changes that we're breaking down for you.
Ed also took his first couple of swings at AAdvantage Hotel stays.  These can be a great way to earn Loyalty Points (the path to American Airlines elite status).  Ed also discovered a way to earn Loyalty Points quicker on these hotel bookings.  Is it worth it?
Lastly, Ed catches us up on the first Pizza Talks Travel Slack Community meetup.  10 community members got together for lunch and discussed where and when to hold future meetups.
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Chase Freedom Unlimited has a really incredible offer right now where you can double your earnings for the first year you hold the card.  Ed and Richard are breaking down how to get the most out of this offer.
Bank of America is also featuring a double rewards day.  This appears to be across all cards in their portfolio and represents a nice way to reward card members.  It sounds......oddly familiar.
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