Welcome to the Miles and Points Daily Podcast! I'm Lucas, and if you're anything like me, you probably check your credit card points balance more often than your bank account. Today we've got some major news that'll make your wallet both lighter and your points balance heavier - so let's dive right in! Before we get started, let me tell you about a fantastic tool that can save you thousands of points. Introducing HotelRedemptions.com - a tool that monitors your hotel bookings and alerts you when you can rebook for fewer points. It's like having a personal assistant watching your reservations twenty-four seven. Check out the link in our show notes to start saving points today. Now, let's talk about the biggest story in miles and points right now - American Express is giving their Platinum card the biggest overhaul in its history, and it's happening on September eighteenth, two thousand and twenty-five. We're talking about a record annual fee increase along with new perks that might actually justify the higher cost. While the exact details are still emerging, this is going to significantly impact how we think about premium credit cards. If you're considering the Platinum card, now might be the time to apply before these changes take effect. Speaking of American Express shakeups, we've got leaked details about the Business Platinum card refresh that are absolutely wild. The new annual fee is jumping to eight hundred and ninety-five dollars - yes, you heard that right - but it's coming with new credits and benefits that could make it worthwhile for heavy business travelers. Remember, none of this is confirmed by Amex yet, but the leaks look pretty legitimate. If you're interested in the current Business Platinum card, you might want to grab it before these changes roll out. Now let's talk about a card that's making serious waves - the new Atmos Rewards Summit Visa card. This might just be the best new airline credit card we've seen in years. With Alaska and Hawaiian's new combined loyalty program called Atmos Rewards being extremely compelling, this premium card is designed to maximize your benefits across both airlines. If you're looking for a new airline card, definitely check this one out using our link in the show notes. For those of you interested in hotel cards, the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card is offering incredible value with great benefits and a surprisingly low annual fee. Hotel credit cards are seriously underrated - even if you don't spend much on them, the elite status and free night certificates can offer outsized value. You can apply for this card through our link in the show notes. Here's some great news for Chase Freedom Flex cardholders - registration is now open for the fourth quarter two thousand and twenty-five bonus categories, offering five times points in rotating categories. I'd highly recommend registering as soon as possible before you forget, because we all know how that goes. If you don't have the Chase Freedom Flex yet, it's an incredible no annual fee card that can help you maximize your points earnings. Singapore Airlines is offering their monthly KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes promotion with thirty percent off award tickets in select markets. This is a fantastic opportunity to save on award flights with one of the world's best airlines. These spontaneous escape deals don't last long, so if you've got Singapore KrisFlyer miles burning a hole in your account, now's the time to use them. For our business card enthusiasts, the Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card is currently offering its best welcome bonus ever with no annual fee. This is an excellent choice for business owners looking to maximize rewards on business purchases, and with no annual fee, there's really no downside to having it in your wallet. And here's a quick shopping tip - today only, you can earn up to four times bonus airline miles on Apple purchases through various online shopping portals. If you're planning any Apple purchases, make sure to go through a shopping portal first to maximize your miles earnings. Now, shifting to some industry news that affects all of us points and miles enthusiasts - we're seeing some frustrating trends in hotel loyalty programs with devaluations and lost benefits becoming increasingly common. It's important to stay on top of these changes and adjust your strategies accordingly. The era of easy hotel perks might be coming to an end, so make sure you're maximizing your current benefits while you still can. Finally, here's something that might sting a little - Delta's president is openly boasting that the era of cheap fares is dead. They're focusing on premium products and getting passengers to pay more, which is driving their record profits but making it harder for us to find good deals. This is why maximizing your points and miles strategies is more important than ever. That's a wrap on today's show! Before you go, I want to tell you about Award Travel Finder. Looking for the best award flights? Use AwardTravelFinder.com to search availability across Qatar Airways, British Airways, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific and more. Try it for free with our link in the show notes - it's a game changer for finding those elusive award seats. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the Miles and Points Daily Podcast! If you found today's show helpful, please subscribe on your favorite podcast platform or visit us at milesandpointsdaily.com. We're here every day bringing you the latest news and strategies to help you travel better for less. Until tomorrow, keep earning those points and miles!