Miles & Points Daily Podcast

• ✈️ Major Award Chart Devaluations Hit Multiple Programs Today

  Turkish Miles & Smiles just slashed their Hawaii sweet spot by 150% overnight, while British Airways announces vague redemption increases starting December 15th. We break down the Citi Strata Elite's incredible first-year value of $2,700, plus an elevated 175,000-point Chase Sapphire Reserve offer you need to check eligibility for immediately. Also covered: Hilton's secret new elite tier above Diamond Reserve, Air France expanding La Premiere first class by 40%, and Korean Air finally rolling out free Starlink Wi-Fi across their fleet.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/Thanks to Hotel Redemptions and Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!Support us - ChaseAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessRakutenBilt RewardsCapital OneRamp

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• ✈️ American Airlines Drops $5K Status Pass & Capital One Slashes Emirates Transfers

  American Airlines launches a controversial $5,000 AAdvantage Pass that includes instant Gold status and 100,000 miles, but does the math actually work out? Capital One announces a 25% devaluation for Emirates Skywards transfers starting January 2026, following similar moves by other card issuers. Plus, the Capital One Venture X brings back its 100,000-mile welcome bonus, Chase opens a compact new Sapphire Lounge in Las Vegas, and British Airways Club increases award prices by 10% with refreshing honesty about why. We also cover Porter Airlines potentially joining oneworld, Turkish Miles and Smiles sweet spots disappearing, and JetBlue founder David Neeleman's bold prediction about a Spirit-Frontier merger.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/Thanks to Hotel Redemptions and Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!Support us - ChaseAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessRakutenBilt RewardsCapital OneRamp

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• ✈️ Airbus Software Crisis Grounds Jets & Marriott's Shocking Cleaning Video Exposed

  A critical software issue with Airbus A320 flight computers has forced thousands of jets into emergency maintenance worldwide, with JetBlue facing major operational chaos. A viral Marriott housekeeping training video reveals disturbing cleaning practices using the same rag for toilets, counters, and coffee makers. We cover an incredible Citi AAdvantage Business card offer with 75,000 miles and no first-year fee, plus IHG's generous Cyber Monday promotion offering 5x points. Also featuring transfer bonus analysis from Chase and Bilt, Southwest's unusual passenger delay decision, and essential year-end reminders for maximizing your Amex Platinum credits.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/Thanks to Hotel Redemptions and Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!Support us - ChaseAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessRakutenBilt RewardsCapital OneRamp

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• ✈️ American Airlines Just Announced New Baggage Fees Effective Monday

  American Airlines is implementing higher checked bag fees on short-haul international flights starting this Monday, making credit card perks more valuable than ever. We break down American's confusing business class seat configurations across their 777 and 787 fleets, and compare them to United's more consistent Polaris experience. Plus, discover the new Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Mexico's Riviera Nayarit, and learn why the Citi Strata Elite Card offers exceptional first-year value due to its calendar-year benefit structure. We also cover Citi's unique 37-day annual fee refund policy and what it means for maximizing your benefits.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/Thanks to Hotel Redemptions and Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!Support us - ChaseAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessRakutenBilt RewardsCapital OneRamp

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• ✈️ Ryanair Just Killed Its Membership Program After 8 Months

  Ryanair abruptly cancels its Prime membership after just eight months, citing benefits that exceeded revenue by nearly 2 million euros. We cover an urgent Airbus A320 software fix affecting 6,000 aircraft worldwide following a serious JetBlue incident. American Airlines launches its best AAdvantage miles sale of the year with up to 50% off through December 2nd. Plus, Marriott elite members may want to verify their late checkout benefits, and we highlight several time-sensitive deals ending soon.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/Thanks to Hotel Redemptions and Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!Support us - ChaseAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessRakutenBilt RewardsCapital OneRamp

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