Welcome to Miles and Points Daily, your daily dose of travel rewards news and tips! I'm Lucas, and today we've got some fascinating developments in the airline industry, plus an incredible new credit card offer you won't want to miss.

First up, big news in the airline partnership world - JetBlue has announced they're seeking a new domestic airline partner, with signs pointing to United Airlines. According to the airline's president Marty St. George, they're looking to significantly expand their network for TrueBlue members to earn and burn points in cities like Boise and Omaha. This could be a game-changing partnership to watch in the coming weeks.

Speaking of partnerships, there's some concerning news for Emirates Skywards members. Both American Express and Chase will be temporarily suspending point transfers to Emirates from May 29th through June 30th. This comes right after Citi reduced their transfer ratio to Emirates. If you're planning any Emirates redemptions, you'll want to make those transfers soon.

Now for some exciting credit card news - American Express has just launched an incredible new offer on the Business Platinum Card. You can earn 150,000 Membership Rewards points plus a 500 dollar flight credit after meeting the spending requirements. This is one of the best offers we've seen on this card, and you can apply through our link in the shownotes.

In other airline news, Delta Air Lines has announced a 4 percent pay raise for non-union employees effective June 1st. This is particularly noteworthy given the current economic uncertainty in the airline industry.

And for those interested in luxury hotel stays, Marriott is expanding its presence in Africa with the new Mapito Safari Camp, a 16-tent property in the Serengeti under their Autograph Collection brand. This looks to be an excellent opportunity for using your Marriott Bonvoy points for a truly unique experience.

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