Welcome miles and points enthusiasts! I'm Lucas, and you're listening to the Miles & Points Daily Podcast, where we bring you the latest news and deals from the world of travel rewards. Today we've got some major updates that might affect your travel plans, so let's dive right in!

First up, Hilton Honors has just made some waves with another devaluation. As reported by View from the Wing, Hilton has quietly increased their maximum award night pricing from 150,000 to 200,000 points per night. This represents a significant jump, and unfortunately, they didn't even notify members about the change. For those of you sitting on Hilton points, you might want to book those aspirational properties sooner rather than later.

In airline news, Delta is shaking things up with their fare structure. Starting October first, they're introducing what they're calling 'good, better, best' pricing. According to View from the Wing, this new system will make buying tickets more complex, with more upselling opportunities. Basic Economy will now be called 'Basic Classic' - because apparently, we needed more confusing airline terminology in our lives!

Here's some good news for business travelers: The American Express Business Platinum Card has launched an incredible new welcome offer. You can now earn 150,000 Membership Rewards points plus a 500 dollar flight credit after meeting the spending requirements. If you're interested in applying, check out our link in the show notes.

Speaking of great deals, American Airlines has just launched a massive award sale. They're offering one million seats starting at just 5,000 miles for domestic flights, with Caribbean routes also available at fantastic rates. European awards are starting from just 15,000 miles one-way. This is an excellent opportunity to put those AAdvantage miles to good use.

For those planning trips to Europe, Singapore Airlines' latest Spontaneous Escapes promotion includes their fifth-freedom route from Frankfurt to New York for just 56,700 KrisFlyer miles in business class. That's an incredible deal for their highly-rated business class product.

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