✈️ Business Credit Card Power, Wild Airport Antics, and Airline Strategy Shifts

Hello, hello, hello! Welcome to another episode of the Miles & Points Daily Podcast. I'm your host, Lucas, and today, I've got a line-up more exciting than a free business class upgrade!

First up, we have an interesting story from Gary Leff over at View from the Wing. His wife, with her 'tiny' business, managed to score a Citi card that's really packing a punch for their whole family's travel plans. Who knew small businesses were such a powerhouse for miles? The takeaway here? Don't underestimate the power of business credit cards to fuel your travel dreams, no matter how 'tiny' your business might be!

Next, things got a bit wild in Dublin according to View from the Wing. Apparently, St. Patrick's Day isn't just festive for the Irish – it's for topless, disgruntled passengers going on rampages at the airport! To all our listeners – perhaps stick to the Guinness within the cozy confines of the airport lounge next time!

Speaking of smart strategies, Gary Leff talks about maximizing your miles with a savvy two-card strategy. Combining cards that offer more than one point per dollar on different categories can make a huge difference. Think of it as fitness training for your wallet – toned and ready for redemption, folks!

And from One Mile at a Time, notes Ben Schlappig, Southwest Airlines might just be a bit stuck without expanding their fleet with regional jets. Other airlines are filling their planes with connecting passengers, while Southwest sticks to 737s. It might just be time for them to diversify their aircraft portfolio.

On a lighter note, and perhaps a somewhat awkward one, JFK's Soho Lounge staff suggested guests share a shower. Yes, you heard that right! When flying first-class and paying top dollar, you'd think privacy in the shower comes as a standard feature!

Over on the Points Guy, Korean Air is planning a premium economy introduction, but it means saying goodbye to the first-class cabin on some jets. A mix of feelings here, but at least those premium economy seats are like snug hugs at 38,000 feet, right?

Finally, if you ever thought roundtrip flights were always the cheaper option, think again! Both View from the Wing and One Mile at a Time discuss that two one-way tickets might just save you money and offer greater flexibility. So next time you're booking those tickets, check the one-way option – a little more planning could mean more savings!

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