✈️ IHG's Record 200K Offer, Southwest's Assigned Seating & Amex Biz Platinum Deal

Hey there, points enthusiasts! Welcome to another episode of Miles & Points Daily. I'm Lucas, and today we've got some exciting updates from the world of travel rewards.

First up, IHG has just dropped their biggest-ever credit card offer - we're talking 200,000 points plus Platinum status on their Premier Business card. If you've been eyeing this one, now's definitely the time to jump on it. The 99 dollar annual fee is easily offset by the anniversary free night certificate alone.

In Hilton news, they're making some changes to their late checkout policy. Starting in two thousand and twenty-six, they'll be standardizing late checkout fees across all brands, ranging from forty to sixty dollars. This could impact the value of Honors elite benefits, so keep that in mind for your future stays.

Southwest Airlines is making a major shift in their operations - they're finally moving to assigned seating next year. This is going to change the whole boarding process we've come to know, and interestingly, it's also going to affect flight attendants who currently enjoy special access to empty rows.

Speaking of airline changes, Frontier Airlines has an interesting promotion targeting Southwest customers. They're offering Gold status through two thousand and twenty-five to any Southwest Rapid Rewards member for just forty dollars. That's a pretty aggressive move in the competitive airline landscape.

For American Express Business Platinum cardholders, there's a fantastic new welcome offer available - one hundred and fifty thousand points plus a five hundred dollar flight credit. That's one of the most valuable offers we've seen on this card.

Here's some exciting hotel news - the Ritz-Carlton Reserve is planning to open a new property in Eleuthera, Bahamas, in two thousand and twenty-seven. This ultra-luxury resort will be a fantastic addition to the Marriott portfolio in the Caribbean.

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