Episodes

  • Hyatt's New Vegas Gamble

    Hyatt's New Vegas Gamble
    Mar 8 2024
    In this episode, we talk about Hyatt Devaluations and new gameplan for Las Vegas, rumors of Delta changing the "Bag on Time Guarantee", and United's Touchless ID for TSA Precheck

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    14 mins
  • Increased Checked Bags Fees and More Stories

    Increased Checked Bags Fees and More Stories
    Feb 27 2024
    In this episode, we are talking about the increase in airline checked bag fees, points promotions from Hyatt, a nearing of the Chase Marriott Bold, and we will be finishing off with my thoughts on the Delta Platinum changes.

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    18 mins
  • BILT Capturing Them All and More Stories.

    BILT Capturing Them All and More Stories.
    Nov 12 2023
    BILT adds Marriott as another transfer partner on their quest to catch them all. AirBnB tries their hand at being a hotel website, at least in NYC, JetBlue Avios? Qatar Airways allowing for their Avios to be used for JetBlue Flights. We end with the TPG awards.

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    19 mins
  • MINT SHUTTING DOWN: Popular Budget App Gone in 2024 and More Stories

    MINT SHUTTING DOWN: Popular Budget App Gone in 2024 and More Stories
    Nov 5 2023
    The popular budgeting app Mint is coming to an end in 2024. The DOJ is taking JetBlue to Trial over the Spirit Merger. Southwest unveils their bag tracking feature to customers. Finally, American Airlines is eyeing status matches with Delta and United's most elite customers. Those stores on This Week in Points and Travel.

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    17 mins
  • JetBlue Wants to Ban KLM in New York

    JetBlue Wants to Ban KLM in New York
    Oct 29 2023
    JetBlue wants KLM out of New York if they can't stay in Amsterdam. A JetBlue plane in New York's JFK leaned back when letting passengers off. A bear enters a St. Regis in Aspen and attacks a security guard. Uber takes off to the sky with new Uber Balloons.

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    13 mins
  • DELTA can LEARN from HILTON and more stories [This Week in Points and Travel]

    DELTA can LEARN from HILTON and more stories [This Week in Points and Travel]
    Oct 22 2023
    Delta can learn a thing or two about customer satisfaction from Hilton. Choice unable to buy Wyndham, this time. TAP Air Portugal is joining the American Express Network. And, how the aviation industry can help customers rediscover the joy of travel.

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    17 mins
  • AmEx Business Gold Fee INCREASE and WEAK Credits and More Stories [This Week in Points + Travel]

    AmEx Business Gold Fee INCREASE and WEAK Credits and More Stories [This Week in Points + Travel]
    Oct 15 2023
    The Amex Business Gold is Increasing its Fee early next year. The Future of Aviation with Battery Powered Planes, and CFPB going after Credit Card Rewards. All stories coming up on This Week in Points and Travel.

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    22 mins
  • Excess Crowding in Athens [This week in Points + Travel]

    Excess Crowding in Athens [This week in Points + Travel]
    Aug 6 2023

    On this week in points and travel, Greece is trying to save a 2500 year old monument by reducing the number of tourist that can visit it. Visa, the payment network, is in a battle against surcharges charges. The European Union is requiring all "Visa-Free" nations to register with them when entering the Euro-zone. And a viral TikTok video has a joke that doesn't land. These stories on this week in points and travel.


    Rapid Fire Stories:

    1. Cardholders Sue Amex, Bank of America for Jumping the Gun on Interest Rate Hikes
    2. British Airways will stop loading flights with enough catering for all passengers
    3. New Rule On Accessible In-Flight Lavatories Edges U.S. Closer To Air Travel Equality



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    20 mins