Welcome to Miles and Points Daily! I'm Lucas, and I'm excited to bring you today's hottest miles and points news, with a dash of humor and a sprinkle of expert analysis.

First up, we've got an incredible Delta compensation story that's making waves. On an overbooked flight from Chicago to Seattle, Delta handed out a whopping forty-three thousand four hundred dollars in compensation to passengers. One lucky traveler even got three thousand dollars just for taking a later flight - now that's what I call a profitable delay! If you're flexible with your travel plans, always keep an eye out for these voluntary bump opportunities.

In credit card news, the Hilton Business Credit Card is proving its worth with valuable perks and a compelling welcome bonus. If you're a small business owner looking to maximize your hotel rewards, this card could be perfect for you. Check out our link in the shownotes to learn more and apply.

Some exciting news for JetBlue TrueBlue members - you can now redeem your points for Japan Airlines flights! This opens up fantastic new opportunities for travel to Asia. While availability might be limited initially, it's worth keeping an eye on this option if you're planning a trip to Japan.

Speaking of American Airlines, former CEO Doug Parker recently explained why their free WiFi rollout won't happen until two thousand and twenty-six. The good news is that ConciergeKey members will get free WiFi starting May first. For everyone else, pack those offline entertainment options for a couple more years!

Virgin Atlantic has announced an interesting development - they'll be launching new flights to Seoul Incheon as part of a strategic deal. This expansion into Asia marks an important step for the traditionally transatlantic-focused airline.

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