Today we cover American Airlines' major lounge restructuring plans at Miami International Airport and their impressive 10% reduction in forced gate-checked bags. We discuss a concerning new baggage tag scam that Delta is warning travelers about, plus compare the Amex Platinum Card versus Chase Sapphire Reserve for different travel styles. We also explore United's new 30-day advance upgrade list feature, Delta's increasing use of AI for ticket pricing, and the expanded Air France-KLM and Qantas partnership benefits. Finally, we touch on hotel updates including the delayed Kennedy 89 Hotel Frankfurt opening and a new boutique hotel loyalty program called Journey.
