Hey there, travel enthusiasts! This is Lucas, and welcome to another episode of Miles & Points Daily Podcast. We've got some fascinating stories to cover today, so let's dive right in!

First up, let's talk about that Chase Sapphire Preferred card offer that's about to end. As reported by One Mile at a Time, this is your last chance to grab an incredible one hundred thousand bonus points welcome offer. If you're eligible, now is definitely the time to apply. You can get your card by clicking the link in our shownotes.

In airline news, there's been quite a bit of drama at United Airlines. According to View from the Wing, United has grounded several flight attendants who stormed the stage during a business class launch event. The airline has removed them from flying duties while they investigate the incident.

American Airlines is making headlines too, with the return of their drink service. They're bringing back a second drink service in economy on domestic flights over fifteen hundred miles, plus pre-meal beverage service on international flights. However, as View from the Wing reports, the flight attendants union isn't too happy about this change, calling it a 'slap in the face' without additional staffing.

Here's an interesting development in the loyalty program world - a new venture capital-backed startup called Rove is offering two point two cents per point value, with transfers to Qatar Airways, Flying Blue, and Turkish Airlines. This could be a game-changer for points enthusiasts.

In hotel news, Marriott Bonvoy has launched a promotion offering up to forty percent bonus on purchased points through July sixteenth, bringing the cost down to zero point eight nine cents per point. While buying points isn't always the best value, this could be worth considering for specific redemptions.

Now, on to some of these entertaining travel stories - there was quite a situation on United Airlines when a passenger tried to walk their dog through the galley area, claiming it was okay because the dog was wearing a diaper! Not surprisingly, the crew wasn't too pleased about this happening in their food prep area.

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