Hey there, travel enthusiasts! Welcome to another episode of Miles & Points Daily Podcast. I'm your host Lucas, and I've got some fascinating travel news to share with you today.

First up, United Airlines flight attendants have just scored a major victory after five years without raises. According to View from the Wing, they're looking at forty percent total economic improvements in the first year, plus retroactive pay. This could be a game-changer for airline employee relations moving forward.

Speaking of airlines, here's something interesting - there's a surge in Memorial Day flight bookings, up six percent year-over-year. So much for those predictions about travel slowing down!

Now, if you're a Marriott elite member, you'll want to hear this: there's been another case of a hotel ignoring elite breakfast benefits, with a manager claiming members only get points, not breakfast. Remember folks, if you encounter this, don't hesitate to contact Marriott corporate.

Here's some exciting credit card news - the Mesa Homeowners Card just launched a limited-time welcome offer of fifty thousand points after spending five thousand dollars in ninety days. Use code Bonus50 when applying through our link in the shownotes. What makes this card unique is that you can earn points on your mortgage payments - pretty neat, right?

For Southwest flyers, heads up - the airline will start charging for checked bags from May twenty-eighth, but they still haven't announced the fees. If you want to lock in free bags, book your flights before that date.

And here's some positive news from American Airlines - they're acknowledging that being on time is just 'table stakes' and they need to do more to win customer loyalty. It's refreshing to see this shift in mindset from one of the major carriers.

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