Hey there, points enthusiasts! Welcome to another episode of Miles & Points Daily Podcast. I'm Lucas, and today we've got some exciting news that could help you maximize your travel rewards game.

First up, Alaska Airlines just announced a surprising new partnership with Philippine Airlines that's getting a lot of attention. According to View from the Wing, this opens up some unique award space to Asia that other airlines simply can't match. While Philippine Airlines might not have the world's fanciest business class, this partnership gives us a fantastic new way to reach various Asian destinations without competing with loads of other travelers for award seats.

Speaking of good news, Cardless has quietly ended their restrictive one-card-per-lifetime rule. This means those Qatar Airways and Avianca card deals are back on the table for previous cardholders. It's a welcome change that gives us more flexibility in our credit card strategy.

Now, if you've been eyeing the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card, listen up – the incredible one hundred thousand point welcome bonus is officially 'ending soon.' This is one of the best offers we've seen for this card, worth well over one thousand dollars in travel value. If you're interested, make sure to use our link in the shownotes to apply before this deal disappears.

Unfortunately, not all news is exciting today. Hilton just launched what might be their most disappointing promotion ever – offering just one thousand bonus points per stay, worth about four dollars. Even Gary Leff at View from the Wing says it's barely worth the click to register. But hey, points are points, right?

Some exciting developments in the airline world – American Airlines has revealed the first photos of their new Boeing 787-9 aircraft, featuring fifty-one business class suites. These planes will be flying to London this summer, offering a fresh premium experience for travelers crossing the Atlantic.

And here's a quick transfer bonus alert – Flying Blue is offering a twenty-five percent bonus when you transfer points from Chase Ultimate Rewards. This could be a great opportunity to book those European awards at a discount.

Looking for the best award flights? Use AwardTravelFinder.com to search availability across Qatar Airways, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and more. Try it for free with our link in the shownotes.

That's all for today's news! Thanks for listening to Miles & Points Daily Podcast. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and visit us at milesandpointsdaily.com for more travel rewards tips and strategies. See you tomorrow!