187. Mid-Year Check-In: Points and Miles Changes
About this episode
The episode discusses important updates on points and miles changes halfway through the year and their implications for travel strategies.
What do you need to know about points and miles changes now that we are halfway through the year? In this episode, the Points Talk Squad walks through the most important updates, what these changes mean for your strategy, and how to make the most of your points in 2026. The Squad also dives into practical examples of how these mid-year changes can affect your travel plans and loyalty programs. They cover updates across popular credit card, hotel, and airline rewards programs, including tweaks to earning rates, new categories, and adjustments to redemption options. By the end of this episode, you will have a clear picture of what's changed in your points and miles programs, tips for adjusting your earning strategies, and insight into which updates may impact your travel and reward redemptions. You can find links to resources mentioned in this episode plus the transcript here: pointstalksquad.com/187 If you're looking for even more Points Talk®, featuring the latest news in points, miles, and credit cards, behind-the-scenes insights, and a monthly Ask Us Anything episode—subscribe to Points Talk® Premium: https://pointstalk.supercast.com/ Ready to get started with NEARLY FREE…
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