Hey there, miles and points enthusiasts! I'm Lucas, and welcome back to the Miles & Points Daily Podcast - your daily dose of everything happening in the world of loyalty programs, credit cards, and award travel. I've got some absolutely incredible news to share with you today, including what might be the most generous airline promotion we've ever seen. But first, let me tell you about a tool that could save you thousands of 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, making sure you're always getting the best deal possible. Now, let's dive into today's news. First up, we have what I'm calling the offer of the year from JetBlue. To celebrate their twenty-fifth anniversary, JetBlue has launched an absolutely insane promotion that's making waves across the miles and points community. Here's the deal: fly twenty-five times with JetBlue during the promotional period, and you'll earn twenty-five years of Mosaic elite status plus up to three hundred fifty thousand TrueBlue points. Yes, you heard that right - twenty-five years of elite status! That's worth approximately four thousand five hundred dollars in benefits. This is completely unprecedented in the airline industry. For context, their Mosaic status typically provides benefits like free bags, priority boarding, and bonus points on flights. Getting this locked in for twenty-five years is absolutely game-changing for frequent JetBlue flyers. My recommendation? If you're already planning multiple JetBlue trips this year or live in one of their hub cities like New York or Boston, this could be worth restructuring your travel plans around. Just make sure you can realistically hit twenty-five flights without breaking the bank on unnecessary travel. Moving on to some exciting developments at American Airlines. The carrier has announced plans for a stunning new Flagship Lounge at Miami International Airport, along with an expanded Admirals Club. While details are limited, this is fantastic news for premium travelers passing through one of the busiest airports in the Americas. Miami has been needing better lounge facilities for years, especially given its importance as a gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean. If you're an American Airlines elite member or business class traveler, this should significantly improve your experience at Miami. Keep an eye out for opening details in the coming months. Speaking of lounges, here's something that might surprise you - Southwest Airlines is actually considering their first-ever lounge! CEO Bob Jordan has been talking about enhancing the Southwest experience, and a lounge is apparently part of those discussions. Even more interesting, Southwest is planning to start flying to Iceland and wants to add transatlantic service from Nashville. This would be a massive shift for the traditionally domestic-focused carrier. For Southwest loyalists who've been missing out on international travel opportunities, this could be huge. However, I'd temper expectations - Southwest moves slowly on major changes, so don't expect these developments overnight. Now let's talk about some concerning news from the hotel world. A Westin property in Arlington has been caught faking guest benefits and secretly pocketing bogus destination fees. This franchise was reportedly not providing the Marriott benefits that guests were supposed to receive while still charging the fees. This is exactly why I always recommend documenting your elite benefits and speaking up when something seems off. If you're a Marriott elite member and don't receive expected benefits, don't just accept it - escalate to corporate. This situation highlights the ongoing challenges with franchise properties not always following brand standards. On the international front, Lufthansa is doubling down on luxury with a radical new first-class product featuring upgraded caviar service, tailored stemware, and even boarding straight from your driveway. While most airlines are walking away from true first class, Lufthansa is leaning into it hard. This shows there's still a market for ultra-premium travel experiences, even if it's a small one. If you're someone who occasionally splurges on first class using points, Lufthansa should definitely be on your radar. There's also some great news for Bilt cardholders. The Bilt Rent Day promotion for July two thousand twenty-five is offering a twenty-five to one hundred percent bonus on gift card redemptions. This is one of the best uses of Bilt points, as you can often get outsized value compared to travel redemptions. If you have the Bilt Mastercard, make sure you're participating in Rent Day promotions - they consistently offer some of the best value propositions in the points world. For those looking at buying miles, Avianca LifeMiles is offering up to a one hundred sixty percent bonus on purchased miles, bringing the cost down to about one point two seven cents per mile. LifeMiles can be excellent for Star Alliance redemptions, particularly to South America or for business class travel within the Americas. Just remember the golden rule of buying miles - only purchase what you have a specific redemption plan for. However, there's some unfortunate news from Etihad Guest. The program has updated their already brutal award change and cancellation fees. These are now among the most punitive in the industry, so if you're booking Etihad Guest awards, make absolutely sure of your travel plans before confirming. The fees can easily exceed the value of your ticket. Finally, let's touch on some credit card news. The Points Guy has been highlighting the ongoing value of the Chase Sapphire cards, particularly with recent changes. The Sapphire Preferred offers sixty thousand Ultimate Rewards points as a sign-up bonus, while the Reserve offers seventy-five thousand points. Both cards provide excellent value for their respective annual fees, and you can get either card by clicking the links in our show notes. There's also a reminder that American Express is ending transfers to Hawaiian Airlines on June thirtieth. Since Hawaiian is merging with Alaska Airlines, this is your last chance to transfer Membership Rewards points to Hawaiian Miles, which will eventually become Alaska Miles. If you have any planned Alaska redemptions, this could be a strategic move. That wraps up today's miles and points news. Before we go, if you're looking for the best award flights, I want to tell you about AwardTravelFinder.com. This tool searches availability across Qatar Airways, British Airways, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and more airlines, making award booking so much easier. You can try it for free using our link in the show notes. Thanks for listening to another episode of the Miles & Points Daily Podcast. If you found today's news helpful, please subscribe on your favorite podcast platform or visit our website at milesandpointsdaily.com. We're here every day with the latest updates to help you maximize your miles and points. Until tomorrow, happy travels!