Hey miles and points enthusiasts! Welcome to another episode of Miles & Points Daily. I'm Lucas, and I can't wait to share today's exciting news with you - because trust me, we've got some juicy updates that'll make your travel-loving hearts skip a beat!

First up, big news from United Airlines about their Polaris business class. They're expected to make a major announcement in May about updates to their seat design. While they've been testing concepts with doors for the past three years, there's actually been a delay due to some interesting staffing disputes. We'll keep you updated on this one as it develops.

Speaking of exciting business class developments, Saudi Arabia's new airline, Riyadh Air, has just revealed their Boeing 787-9 cabin design, and wow - we're talking Maybach-level luxury here! They're introducing business suites with 78-inch double beds, sliding privacy doors, and free gate-to-gate Wi-Fi. This is definitely one to watch when they launch later this year.

Now, here's a deal you absolutely can't miss - Chase has brought back their incredible Sapphire Preferred offer of 100,000 bonus points! This is one of the best welcome bonuses we've seen, and it's perfect for anyone looking to jumpstart their points collection. You can apply through our link in the show notes, and those 100,000 points can be worth well over 1,250 dollars when transferred to travel partners.

Here's a heads-up about a sketchy fee situation - a Holiday Inn Express in Durango is trying to slip in what they're calling a 'green energy fee' that's actually just covering their tax bill. Always check your hotel bills carefully, folks! And speaking of fees, we're seeing some crazy stories out of Vegas, with Luxor guests reporting seven-hour check-in waits plus getting hit with parking, resort, and ATM fees. Might want to think twice about where you stay in Sin City!

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