Today's episode covers a valuable Hyatt Brand Explorer promotion that rewards free nights for trying different Hyatt brands, plus a 25% transfer bonus from Citi ThankYou points to Leading Hotels of the World. We discuss Southwest Airlines' historic announcement to end open seating and introduce assigned seats starting January 2026, along with American Airlines' groundbreaking connecting passenger trial at London Heathrow. The episode also covers the ESTA fee increase from $21 to $40 for travelers from visa waiver countries.
