Welcome to Miles & Points Daily, your daily dose of travel rewards news and insights. I'm Lucas, and today we've got some fascinating developments in the airline and hotel world to discuss.

Let's start with a major shake-up in the airline industry. American Airlines and JetBlue have called off their partnership talks, leaving American in a challenging position in the competitive landscape. This comes at a time when American is actually making some customer-friendly changes, like allowing cancellations for credit on basic economy international trips.

Speaking of airlines, Delta has found a clever way to dodge Trump's tariffs on their new Airbus jets. They're essentially avoiding import duties by not technically importing the aircraft - a smart move that should help keep their costs down.

Now, here's something interesting for Southwest Airlines members. Frontier Airlines is offering Gold Status to all Southwest Rapid Rewards members for just 40 dollars through April 30th. This comes as Southwest continues its transformation with new fare classes and changes to its baggage policies.

In hotel news, Marriott is expanding its portfolio yet again with the acquisition of citizenM hotels for 355 million dollars. If you're not familiar with citizenM, they're known for their tech-forward, stylish properties in major cities worldwide. If you have status with other hotel chains, now might be a good time to status match to citizenM before the Marriott integration.

For anyone interested in maximizing their points earning, American Airlines has launched a targeted promotion for fast-track elite status, offering up to 75,000 bonus points. Check your AAdvantage account to see if you're eligible.

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