All Episodes
✈️ United's Massive 100K Business Card Bonus, LaGuardia Lounge Review & Basic Business Fares Coming
Today we cover United's impressive 100,000-mile business card welcome bonus, a mixed review of LaGuardia's Chase Sapphire Lounge, and United's concerning plans to intr...
✈️ Hyatt's New Award Calendar, Bilt's Travel Portal Launch & Airlines Consider 'Basic Business Class'
Today we explore Hyatt's game-changing live award availability calendar that shows real-time free night availability in calendar format. We cover Bilt Rewards' new tra...
✈️ Hyatt Adds Bunkhouse Hotels, British Airways 40% Award Sale & New Premium Credit Cards Coming
Today's episode covers exciting developments in the miles and points world, including seven new Bunkhouse properties joining World of Hyatt and the upcoming Park Hyatt...
✈️ Record-Breaking IHG Credit Card Offer, New Amex Sidecar Lounges & AI Pricing Revolution
Today we're covering IHG's biggest credit card offer ever with 5 free nights worth up to 300,000 points, plus American Express's new Sidecar lounge concept launching i...
✈️ Chase Sapphire Reserve Overhaul, Marriott AI Upgrades, Singapore Airlines Sale & More
Today we cover Chase's major Sapphire Reserve updates including the increased $795 annual fee, 100k sign-up bonus, and new earning structure. We discuss Marriott's imp...
✈️ Chase Sapphire Reserve Business Card Drops 200K Bonus + Qatar Airways Subscription Status
Today we cover the massive launch of the Chase Sapphire Reserve Business Card with a record-breaking 200,000 point sign-up bonus, plus tips for maximizing the regular ...
✈️ Chase Sapphire Preferred 75K Bonus + Delta's Middle East Expansion Plans
Chase launches a massive 75,000-point sign-up bonus for the Sapphire Preferred while preserving key benefits dropped by the Reserve. Delta reportedly plans major Middl...
✈️ American Airlines Lounge Changes in Miami, Delta's New Baggage Scam Warning, and United's 30-Day Upgrade Transparency
Today we cover American Airlines' major lounge restructuring plans at Miami International Airport and their impressive 10% reduction in forced gate-checked bags. We di...
✈️ Bilt Rewards $10.75B Valuation & Wells Fargo Split, Delta AI Pricing, Business Class Unbundling
Major credit card shakeups dominate today's episode as Bilt Rewards announces a massive $10.75 billion valuation and ditches Wells Fargo for Cardless, launching three ...
✈️ American Airlines Elite Status for Small Businesses, Alaska-Porter Partnership, and TSA's Major Policy Change
American Airlines introduces elite status for small businesses spending $250,000+ annually, offering priority boarding, upgrades, and bonus miles. Alaska Airlines part...
✈️ Virgin Atlantic Business Class Overhaul, American Airlines Standby Changes, and Lounge Overcrowding Updates
Virgin Atlantic announces major business class retrofits by 2028, ditching their criticized 'coffin' seats and adding free Starlink Wi-Fi. American Airlines quietly im...
✈️ TSA Drops Shoe Rule for REAL ID Holders, Amex Avianca Bonus, & JFK Lounge Chaos
Lucas breaks down the TSA's historic policy shift allowing REAL ID holders to keep shoes on during security screening after 23 years. The episode covers American Expre...
✈️ Point Valuations, Hotel Credit Cards & Chase Must-Haves
Today we explore comprehensive point valuations across airlines, hotels, and credit cards, helping you understand how to maximize redemption value based on your specif...
✈️ Chase Sapphire Reserve Business Now Available via Referral, Casino Loyalty Programs Under Threat from New Tax Law
Chase business cardholders can now refer the Sapphire Reserve for Business card, plus Marriott Gold status fast-tracking returns for Sapphire Reserve holders. A concer...
✈️ AA Philadelphia Lounge Overcrowding, Chase $900 Bank Bonus Extended, and SAS Partnership Updates
Lucas covers the latest miles and points news, including American Airlines' impressive but overcrowded new Admirals Club at Philadelphia, Chase's extended $900 bank bo...
✈️ Last Chance: Citi AAdvantage 100K Miles, Conrad Bora Bora Closing, Alaska's Boeing 787 Expansion
Lucas covers urgent credit card news including the Citi AAdvantage Executive Card's final 100,000 mile bonus offer and The Points Guy's premium business card compariso...
✈️ Delta's New A350 Suites Leaked | American Airlines Reverses Pajama Cut | CEO Burns 1.8M Points
Today's episode covers Delta's leaked plans for revolutionary new business class suites on their upcoming A350-1000 aircraft that could disrupt the domestic premium ma...
✈️ Amex & Citi Devalue Emirates Transfers | American Restores Airport Standby | New Park Hyatt Johannesburg Opens
Major transfer partner devaluations hit Emirates Skywards as both American Express and Citi worsen their transfer ratios, though alternatives like Qantas remain strong...
✈️ American Airlines Restores Gate Standby, Hidden JFK Lounge Secret & Flying Blue Elite Perks
American Airlines brings back in-person standby at gates, making travel more convenient for passengers nationwide. We reveal a hidden premium bar area in the American ...
✈️ Marriott Gold Trial, Chase 5/24 Rule Changes, Amex Platinum Final Day & More
Today's episode covers a fantastic opportunity to snag Marriott Gold status through February 2027 with just three nights, plus data points suggesting Chase's 5/24 rule...
✈️ Southwest Companion Pass Changes, Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Card, and Marriott's AI Room Upgrades
Today we cover leaked survey details about potential major changes to Southwest's Companion Pass program that could make it much harder to earn. We discuss the Wells F...
✈️ The Golden Age of Credit Card Bonuses: Turkish Airlines Million-Mile Challenge & Hidden Elite Benefits
Are credit card bonuses becoming harder to get as Chase and American Express tighten their rules? We explore whether the golden age is ending and share strategies for ...
✈️ Virgin Atlantic Doubles Award Fees & Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business Launches
Today we cover Virgin Atlantic's shocking devaluation that doubles cash surcharges on award tickets, turning what used to be $250 in fees into surprise bills of up to ...
✈️ JetBlue's Insane 25-Year Elite Status Offer & Southwest Considers First Lounge
Today we cover JetBlue's unprecedented 25th anniversary promotion offering 25 years of Mosaic elite status for flying 25 times, plus Southwest Airlines considering the...
✈️ Massive Chase Sapphire Bonuses (100K-200K), Southwest Companion Pass Promo & Delta's Seattle Expansion
Today's episode covers incredible Chase Sapphire card offers including 100K points on the Reserve and a jaw-dropping 200K points on the new Business card. We discuss S...
✈️ Chase Drops Record 200K Sapphire Business & Major Rule Changes
Chase makes headlines with the launch of the new Sapphire Reserve Business Card featuring a massive 200,000-point sign-up bonus, while simultaneously overhauling the p...
✈️ Chase Sapphire Reserve Leak, Hyatt Call Center Layoffs & Final Week Amex Biz Plat 150K Bonus
This week brings major developments in the miles and points world, starting with leaked information about upcoming Chase Sapphire Reserve bonuses offering up to 200,00...
✈️ Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Charges for Coffee, New Hotel Openings & Credit Card Updates
Lucas covers the shocking news that Virgin Atlantic's JFK Clubhouse is now charging $4 for espresso, plus discusses underrated hotel credit cards including the Hilton ...