Hey there, it's Lucas and welcome back to Miles & Points Daily! Got some exciting news to cover today, so let's dive right in.

Big news from United Airlines - there's an incredible offer ending this Wednesday on their Business Card. You can earn 125,000 bonus miles after spending 5,000 dollars in the first 3 months, plus unlock over 500 dollars in statement credits. As reported by View from the Wing, this is one of the best offers we've seen on this card.

In other airline news, American Airlines is expanding its presence in Australia. According to The Points Guy, they're launching a new nonstop route from Los Angeles to Brisbane starting this December. This marks American's second direct route to Australia from their West Coast hub.

Some interesting developments in the travel industry - First class isn't dead after all! View from the Wing reports that about 8,000 first class seats still offer luxury perks like caviar, showers, or private cabins every single day. While business class has gotten better, airlines like Emirates, Lufthansa, and British Airways are still committed to their first class products.

For those traveling soon, heads up about the Real ID requirement finally going into effect this Wednesday, May 7th. The Points Guy notes that you'll need to have a Real ID-compliant driver's license or state ID to get through TSA checkpoints. Make sure you're prepared for this change to avoid any travel disruptions.

Here's a great hotel deal - Hyatt is offering up to 25 percent off stays in New York City this summer. According to The Points Guy, if you book by July 7th, you can save significantly on your Big Apple adventure.

Speaking of hotels, exciting news for World of Hyatt members - several properties from The Standard hotels are joining the program this month, with more coming soon. This means more options for earning and redeeming your Hyatt points.

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