Hello everyone and welcome to Miles and Points Daily Podcast! I'm Lucas, your host, and I'm here with another episode packed with the latest happenings in our favorite world of miles, points, and travel rewards. Grab your coffee, settle in, and let's dive into today's news that could help you maximize your travel game. Before we jump into the news, let me tell you about a fantastic tool that can save you points on your hotel stays. Introducing hotelredemptions.com, a tool that monitors your hotel bookings and alerts you when you can rebook for less points. It's like having a personal assistant watching your reservations twenty-four seven. Check out the link in our shownotes to learn more. Now, let's get to the exciting stuff. First up, we have some fantastic news for JetBlue TrueBlue members. JetBlue has just expanded their partnership with Condor, the German airline, and now you can both earn and redeem JetBlue points when flying with Condor. This is particularly exciting because you can redeem fifty-four thousand JetBlue points for business class flights to Europe on Condor. For context, Condor has been one of the better Alaska Airlines partners outside of oneworld, often making business class award space available at reasonable prices. Now JetBlue members can get in on this action too. My tip here is to keep an eye on Condor's route network, which includes destinations throughout Europe from various US cities. This partnership could be a great way to get to Europe affordably with points, especially if you're sitting on a pile of JetBlue TrueBlue points. Speaking of loyalty programs, there's been quite a bit of buzz around Alaska and Hawaiian's new combined loyalty program called Atmos Rewards. One Miles at a Time has published an interesting analysis suggesting that American Airlines flyers might want to consider switching to Atmos Rewards. The program is described as incredibly well-designed and engaging, so well thought out that some frequent flyers are seriously considering jumping ship from American AAdvantage. What makes this particularly intriguing is that you don't necessarily need to fly Alaska frequently to benefit from the program. If you're currently loyal to American but feeling frustrated with recent AAdvantage changes, this might be worth investigating. My recommendation would be to research the elite benefits, earning rates, and redemption options before making any major loyalty switch. Also speaking of Alaska, they've introduced a new premium credit card called the Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature Card. While we don't have all the specific details in today's news, this appears to be positioning Alaska to compete more directly in the premium credit card space. If you're interested in this card, I'd suggest waiting for the full details on the sign-up bonus and benefits before applying. Make sure to check the link in our shownotes when those details become available. Now here's something that caught my attention - passengers are apparently spending two hundred dollars on fake airline status tags to look important. Yes, you heard that right. People are buying counterfeit luggage tags with elite status markings just for appearances. Of course, these won't get you any actual perks, but I guess they might impress fellow travelers at the baggage carousel? This is a good reminder that real status comes with real benefits like priority boarding, upgrades, and lounge access - things that fake tags definitely can't provide. My advice? Focus your energy on actually earning status through flying or credit card spend rather than trying to fake it. Let's talk about a bucket list opportunity that's returning for a limited time. Singapore Airlines is bringing back their legendary A380 Suites to Hong Kong routes. For those who aren't familiar, Singapore's A380 Suites are considered one of the absolute best premium products in the world, and they're no longer available on flights from the United States. This Hong Kong route presents a unique opportunity to experience this incredible product using miles. If you've been dreaming of flying in Singapore Suites, this limited-time return to Hong Kong could be your chance. I'd recommend checking award availability soon if this interests you, as these premium cabin awards tend to disappear quickly. There's also some interesting news about credit card application rules. Banks are constantly updating their policies about who can apply for their cards and when. These rules are always evolving as banks try to optimize what kind of cardholders they want. My tip here is to stay informed about current application rules before you apply for any new cards. Things like chase's five twenty-four rule, American Express's once-per-lifetime language, and various cooling-off periods can all affect your approval odds and sign-up bonus eligibility. On a different note, there's a new promotion for Frontier credit cardholders where you can earn up to three Companion Certificates through spending on the card over the next five months. While Frontier isn't typically a favorite among miles and points enthusiasts, companion certificates can provide decent value if you're already flying Frontier routes. Just remember that these certificates usually come with restrictions and blackout dates, so read the fine print carefully. Finally, there's been a price increase for Peacock subscriptions, which affects those using the American Express Platinum Digital Entertainment Credit. Peacock Premium has gone up again, now costing more than the monthly credit amount. If you've been using your Amex Platinum credit for Peacock, you might need to reassess whether this streaming service is still worth it or if you'd prefer to use your credit elsewhere. And that wraps up today's miles and points news! Before we close, let me tell you about one more fantastic resource. Looking for the best award flights? Use AwardTravelFinder.com to search availability across Qatar Airways, British Airways, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific and more. Try it for free with our link in the shownotes. Thanks for listening to Miles and Points Daily Podcast! If you found today's episode helpful, please subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and visit us at milesandpointsdaily.com for more travel rewards content. Until next time, keep earning those miles and points, and happy travels!