✈️ Hertz AI Inspections, 200K IHG Bonus & Air NZ's New Business Class

Hey there, miles and points enthusiasts! Welcome to another episode of Miles & Points Daily Podcast. I'm Lucas, and I've got some fascinating stories from the travel world to share with you today.

First up, let's talk about some major airline news. Hertz is rolling out some interesting new technology at their airport locations - they're installing AI-powered inspection portals at over 100 major US airports by the end of the year. Starting in Atlanta, these X-ray tunnels will automatically log every scratch and ding on returned vehicles. While this might sound good for transparency, frequent renters might want to be extra careful documenting their vehicles' condition at pickup.

In credit card news, there's an incredible offer on the IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card that's ending soon - you can earn 200,000 IHG points after meeting the minimum spend requirement. If you're interested in this card, make sure to check out our link in the shownotes to apply before this best-ever bonus disappears.

Some exciting developments in the airline industry - Air New Zealand has unveiled brand new business class seats as part of a complete cabin revamp for their Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The highlight includes some extra-spacious pods at the front of the business class cabin, which should make those long-haul flights much more comfortable.

Here's an interesting tidbit - United Airlines has finally completed their new uniform project, nearly a decade after it started. They'll be rolling out these new looks in the coming weeks, giving their staff a fresh, modern appearance.

For those of you planning trips to Hawaii, there's important news about Hawaiian Airlines partnerships. Several of their airline partnerships will be ending on June 30th, so if you're planning to use your miles for partner flights, make sure to book before then.

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