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Chase Sapphire Preferred has just received a major refresh with a 100,000-point welcome bonus and new bonus categories including gas stations and vacation rentals, making it one of the most compelling card offers in years. Qatar Airways Privilege Club has rolled out new redemption rules for booking awards for others, and if you rely on bank transfer points to book for family members, you may be locked out of a key benefit. American Express is dropping Etihad Guest as a transfer partner on June 30, 2026, so anyone with Etihad redemptions in mind has a shrinking window to act. United Airlines is racing ahead with free Starlink Wi-Fi on over 400 planes and is on track to hit 1,000 aircraft by end of 2026 — a full year ahead of schedule and well ahead of competitors. The episode also covers limited-time offers on the Citi AAdvantage Globe Mastercard and Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Card, plus real-world award redemptions proving you don't need business class to get outsized value from your points.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!Our Travel Tools:Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matchesAward Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals dropFriday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error faresFlight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait timesFlight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availabilitySeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & qualitySupport us - ChaseChase BusinessAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessBilt RewardsCapital OneRampRakuten

The Chase Sapphire Preferred card just got a major refresh with the highest welcome bonus it has ever offered, plus new credits and benefits that change how it stacks up against the competition — including a key Hyatt transfer ratio change you need to know about. Chase cardholders also have a limited-time stacking opportunity through a Paze checkout promotion offering ten extra points per dollar at major merchants through the end of 2026. On the deal side, Staples is running fee-free Mastercard gift cards and today only features rare bonus airline miles on Apple purchases through multiple shopping portals. A beloved Miami luxury hotel is leaving the Marriott family entirely ahead of an August closure, and Qatar Airways is expanding its award-winning lounge footprint with two new locations at Frankfurt's new Terminal Three. Oh, and yes — there was an in-flight biting incident on an American Airlines flight, and the pilot's response to air traffic control afterward is absolutely worth sticking around for.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!Our Travel Tools:Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matchesAward Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals dropFriday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error faresFlight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait timesFlight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availabilitySeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & qualitySupport us - ChaseChase BusinessAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessBilt RewardsCapital OneRampRakuten

Delta One business class award seats to Europe are wide open this summer at 115,000 SkyMiles and just $5.60 in taxes — with thousands of itineraries still available through late August 2026. The IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card is offering its highest-ever welcome bonus of up to 185,000 points, but the offer expires at 9 AM Eastern on Wednesday, June 24th, so time is running out to apply. A beloved Star Wars actor was downgraded from first class to economy on American Airlines, and his response has gone unexpectedly viral. United's brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner featuring the stunning new Polaris business class suites has been grounded with mechanical issues, and if you've booked expecting that product, you'll want to check your aircraft assignment. We also cover a Delta MQD-earning hotel promotion, Air France's La Premiere first class expansion including a new Houston route, and a quiet but important change to Qantas Project Sunrise economy seating promises.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!Our Travel Tools:Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matchesAward Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals dropFriday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error faresFlight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait timesFlight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availabilitySeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & qualitySupport us - ChaseChase BusinessAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessBilt RewardsCapital OneRampRakuten

The Chase Sapphire Preferred just got a major refresh with a record-tying 100,000-point welcome bonus, but there's a critical change to Hyatt transfers that could affect how you use your Ultimate Rewards points. Amex Platinum holders are also on the clock with a key Saks Fifth Avenue credit expiring June 30th, along with several other quarterly credits about to reset. On the hotel side, boutique brand Palisociety is joining Marriott Bonvoy's Design Hotels portfolio, opening up exciting new redemption options for points enthusiasts. Delta SkyMiles has relaunched its popular MQD-earning promotion for hotel and rental car bookings, while Qantas officially announced its historic nonstop Sydney to London Project Sunrise route launching in 2027. Plus, a new Chase Sapphire Lounge is headed to Miami International Airport and KLM's new A350 is arriving sooner than expected — with a surprising twist.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!Our Travel Tools:Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matchesAward Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals dropFriday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error faresFlight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait timesFlight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availabilitySeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & qualitySupport us - ChaseChase BusinessAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessBilt RewardsCapital OneRampRakuten

Chase has overhauled the Sapphire Preferred card with a record-high welcome bonus and several new perks, but there's a significant change to one of its most popular transfer partners that every points enthusiast needs to know about. Multiple transfer bonuses are also live right now across Chase, Amex, and Citi — some expiring within days — offering serious value for travelers with specific redemptions in mind. There's also a brief window to buy Avios at a steep discount through Finnair that could unlock some creative award booking opportunities. On the Amex side, some feared changes to the Gold and Platinum dining credits turn out to be good news in disguise. And one boutique airline is facing a financial crisis that should have travelers with upcoming bookings paying close attention.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!Our Travel Tools:Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matchesAward Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals dropFriday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error faresFlight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait timesFlight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availabilitySeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & qualitySupport us - ChaseChase BusinessAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessBilt RewardsCapital OneRampRakuten

A brand-new Capital One business card has officially launched with a six-figure welcome bonus, and Chase Sapphire Reserve is reportedly offering its best-ever points haul — but both deals won't last forever. Hyatt loyalists also have a stunning new Category 8 property to dream about, with reservations now open for a future beachfront resort. A major loyalty program just doubled the length of a free stopover perk, opening up a serious two-week travel opportunity at no extra airfare cost. On the hotel front, two highly anticipated luxury properties from Marriott and Hyatt are inching closer to opening, and award availability is already on the radar. Plus, at least 20 points promotions are expiring in the next two weeks — tune in to find out which ones deserve your immediate attention.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!Our Travel Tools:Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matchesAward Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals dropFriday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error faresFlight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait timesFlight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availabilitySeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & qualitySupport us - ChaseChase BusinessAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessBilt RewardsCapital OneRampRakuten

The Chase Sapphire Reserve is offering its best-ever welcome bonus, but Chase has confirmed it's ending imminently — and you'll want to hear the details before it disappears. There's also a clever Citi transfer bonus that lets you top up your British Airways Avios balance at a 30% discount, plus Flying Blue just dropped its June Promo Rewards with some surprisingly low economy award rates. On the airline news front, Delta's premium transcontinental cabin plans may be in serious trouble due to ongoing FAA certification issues, and American Airlines has a troubling new policy around first class downgrades that could affect your wallet. Plus, the Boeing 777X faces yet another delay, pushing back premium cabin debuts from some of the world's top airlines.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!Our Free Travel Tools:Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matchesAward Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals dropFriday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error faresFlight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait timesFlight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availabilitySeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & qualitySupport us - ChaseChase BusinessAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessBilt RewardsCapital OneRampRakuten

Today's episode is packed with urgent news for points collectors, starting with transfer bonus deadlines that are expiring within days and an Aeroplan award chart change that's already in effect. We break down two Capital One business card offers with a combined potential of 300,000 bonus miles, plus a 90,000-point Southwest card offer worth over $1,100. On the airline front, American Airlines is under fire for selling first class instead of clearing elite upgrades, charging $30 for the worst seat on the plane, and a shocking customer service failure involving one of their most loyal flyers. We also cover United's surprising product investment push, an important Amex pop-up warning you need to know before your next card application, and Hilton's status match opportunity that runs through 2028.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!Our Free Travel Tools:Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matchesAward Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals dropFriday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error faresFlight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait timesFlight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availabilitySeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & qualitySupport us - ChaseChase BusinessAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessBilt RewardsCapital OneRampRakuten