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  • ✈️ Record-Breaking IHG Credit Card Offer, New Amex Sidecar Lounges & AI Pricing Revolution

    ✈️ Record-Breaking IHG Credit Card Offer, New Amex Sidecar Lounges & AI Pricing Revolution
    Jul 16 2025
    Today we're covering IHG's biggest credit card offer ever with 5 free nights worth up to 300,000 points, plus American Express's new Sidecar lounge concept launching in 2026. We explore how AI is revolutionizing airline pricing in ways that could actually save you money, and celebrate the opening of the first Centurion Lounge in Japan at Tokyo Haneda Airport. Plus, we share a fantastic business class deal to Dublin for just 45,000 miles and discuss the reopening of the iconic Waldorf Astoria New York after 8 years of renovation.

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    7 mins
  • ✈️ Chase Sapphire Reserve Overhaul, Marriott AI Upgrades, Singapore Airlines Sale & More

    ✈️ Chase Sapphire Reserve Overhaul, Marriott AI Upgrades, Singapore Airlines Sale & More
    Jul 15 2025
    Today we cover Chase's major Sapphire Reserve updates including the increased $795 annual fee, 100k sign-up bonus, and new earning structure. We discuss Marriott's implementation of AI for room assignments and elite upgrades, replacing the traditional human-driven process. Plus, we highlight Singapore Airlines' 30% off KrisFlyer award sale, Air Canada's flash points sale, and Alaska Airlines' expanded Companion Fare benefits now covering Hawaiian Airlines flights. We also touch on American Express Centurion Lounge updates in Seattle and the new Tokyo Haneda location.

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    7 mins
  • ✈️ Chase Sapphire Reserve Business Card Drops 200K Bonus + Qatar Airways Subscription Status

    ✈️ Chase Sapphire Reserve Business Card Drops 200K Bonus + Qatar Airways Subscription Status
    Jul 14 2025
    Today we cover the massive launch of the Chase Sapphire Reserve Business Card with a record-breaking 200,000 point sign-up bonus, plus tips for maximizing the regular Sapphire Reserve's benefits. We also explore Qatar Airways' new Privilege Club Pro subscription service that lets you buy elite status, updates to Etihad's award program with new fare buckets, and JetBlue's TrueBlue program changes. Plus practical tips including US Bank's new chat cancellation feature, Denver airport hotel and lounge insights, and a look at the emerging luxury yacht cruise market from Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton.

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    8 mins
  • ✈️ Chase Sapphire Preferred 75K Bonus + Delta's Middle East Expansion Plans

    ✈️ Chase Sapphire Preferred 75K Bonus + Delta's Middle East Expansion Plans
    Jul 13 2025
    Chase launches a massive 75,000-point sign-up bonus for the Sapphire Preferred while preserving key benefits dropped by the Reserve. Delta reportedly plans major Middle East expansion with Atlanta routes to Israel and Saudi Arabia, plus LA-Hong Kong service returning in 2026. American Airlines announces three new Latin America routes for winter travelers, while a Marriott guest demands cash penalties for denied elite benefits. Plus, Advantage Rent A Car may be shutting down again and Hertz is using AI to increase damage claims fivefold.

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  • ✈️ American Airlines Lounge Changes in Miami, Delta's New Baggage Scam Warning, and United's 30-Day Upgrade Transparency

    ✈️ American Airlines Lounge Changes in Miami, Delta's New Baggage Scam Warning, and United's 30-Day Upgrade Transparency
    Jul 12 2025
    Today we cover American Airlines' major lounge restructuring plans at Miami International Airport and their impressive 10% reduction in forced gate-checked bags. We discuss a concerning new baggage tag scam that Delta is warning travelers about, plus compare the Amex Platinum Card versus Chase Sapphire Reserve for different travel styles. We also explore United's new 30-day advance upgrade list feature, Delta's increasing use of AI for ticket pricing, and the expanded Air France-KLM and Qantas partnership benefits. Finally, we touch on hotel updates including the delayed Kennedy 89 Hotel Frankfurt opening and a new boutique hotel loyalty program called Journey.

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  • ✈️ Bilt Rewards $10.75B Valuation & Wells Fargo Split, Delta AI Pricing, Business Class Unbundling

    ✈️ Bilt Rewards $10.75B Valuation & Wells Fargo Split, Delta AI Pricing, Business Class Unbundling
    Jul 11 2025
    Major credit card shakeups dominate today's episode as Bilt Rewards announces a massive $10.75 billion valuation and ditches Wells Fargo for Cardless, launching three new premium cards in February. Delta reveals their AI pricing strategy targeting 20% of fares by year-end, plus brings back upgrades and introduces 'basic business class' unbundling. We also cover controversial lounge takeout advice that's stirring up social media, new American Express and Wells Fargo bank account bonuses, and Virgin Atlantic's farewell to iconic inflight bars. Plus, mixed news on World of Hyatt card welcome offers and Delta's promise to eliminate Sky Club overcrowding.

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  • ✈️ American Airlines Elite Status for Small Businesses, Alaska-Porter Partnership, and TSA's Major Policy Change

    ✈️ American Airlines Elite Status for Small Businesses, Alaska-Porter Partnership, and TSA's Major Policy Change
    Jul 10 2025
    American Airlines introduces elite status for small businesses spending $250,000+ annually, offering priority boarding, upgrades, and bonus miles. Alaska Airlines partners with Porter Airlines for mile redemptions, while Qatar Airways completes Starlink Wi-Fi installation on Boeing 777s. TSA implements a major policy change eliminating the need to remove shoes at security checkpoints for all travelers. We also cover JSX's new loyalty program Club JSX, the highest-ever Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select bonus offer, and strategic tips for hotel elite status.

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  • ✈️ Virgin Atlantic Business Class Overhaul, American Airlines Standby Changes, and Lounge Overcrowding Updates

    ✈️ Virgin Atlantic Business Class Overhaul, American Airlines Standby Changes, and Lounge Overcrowding Updates
    Jul 9 2025
    Virgin Atlantic announces major business class retrofits by 2028, ditching their criticized 'coffin' seats and adding free Starlink Wi-Fi. American Airlines quietly improves standby policies, now allowing free standby to nearby airports even with checked bags. We explore ongoing lounge overcrowding issues at Delta Sky Clubs and the problematic American Express Centurion Lounge in Philadelphia. Plus, Turkish Airlines pulls their million-mile challenge, Etihad launches 'Race to Fly' promotion, and Chase Freedom Flex goes referral-only.

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