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A brand-new premium credit card is turning heads with easy approvals and over $2,300 in first-year value, making it one of the most talked-about card launches in recent memory. American Airlines has quietly changed its refund policy in a way that could cost you real money if you're even a second too late. IHG has extended its 100% bonus points sale, and when combined with the right credit card strategy, luxury hotel stays become surprisingly affordable. Amex Membership Rewards just gained a new transfer partner that's flying under the radar but delivering up to two cents per point in value. All that plus Alaska Airlines lap infant updates, Marriott's limited-time welcome offer, Chase Sapphire Lounge access changes, and tips to keep your hotel points from expiring.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/
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Chase Sapphire Lounges have officially updated their access policies in a way that affects millions of Priority Pass holders — and if your membership comes from a non-Chase card, you're losing a benefit you may not even know you had. We break down exactly who is impacted and what changed, plus share a Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card offer with four free night awards that could unlock some serious hotel redemptions. Capital One, Chase, and Amex are locked in a lounge arms race, and we reveal which card wins in each key category to help you decide where to put your spending. We also cover a Staples fee-free Mastercard gift card promo running this week, a hidden Priority Pass lounge gem in Frankfurt Terminal Three, and a little-known trick through Costco Travel that can save you hundreds on international car rentals.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/
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Chase has quietly raised the World of Hyatt card bonus to 75,000 points, but there's a hard deadline you need to know about before it disappears. Bilt is making major moves with its Palladium Card and Bilt Cash program, including a surprising new redemption option that frequent New York travelers will want to hear. A Las Vegas hotel caught in bad reviews has found a shocking workaround involving fake AI-generated listings on major booking sites — and unsuspecting travelers are already falling for it. Delta's pilot contract talks have collapsed, raising real concerns about summer flight reliability, while American Airlines is finally bringing a major cabin upgrade back stateside. Plus, a brand-new transatlantic route just opened up for award bookings that puts a surprising city on the long-haul map.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/
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U.S. Bank has quietly added transfer partners to the Altitude Reserve card for the first time ever, opening up some surprisingly powerful award redemption options for existing cardholders. Air Canada has sold a minority stake in Aeroplan to outside investors at a staggering $10 billion valuation — more than the airline itself is worth — raising questions about what this means for members sitting on points. American Express Resy credits are expanding to include select Tock restaurants starting September 15th, making the Gold and Platinum cards even more valuable for foodies. Delta has reportedly leaked plans for a new nonstop route out of Austin that transatlantic travelers have been waiting for. Plus, Cathay Pacific's iconic Wing First lounge just reopened after a major renovation, and early reviewers say it may be the best in the business.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/
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EES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait times
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Chase has quietly launched a 20% transfer bonus to Air Canada Aeroplan that can be stacked for returns of up to 1.625 cents per point — and that's just the start of today's news. The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card is sporting a rare elevated welcome offer worth up to four free nights, while the World of Hyatt Credit Card's 75,000-point offer is racing toward its expiration. Avios fans finally get a long-overdue calendar-based award search tool covering British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus nonstop flights in one view. We also dig into American Airlines' AI rebooking system that's been pulling passengers off flights before they've even missed them — and why the airline may owe you compensation if it happened to you — plus the wild story of how President Trump secretly slipped off Air Force One in Turkey via a catering truck.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/
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Our Travel Tools:
Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matches
Award Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals drop
Friday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error fares
Flight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait times
Immigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwide
EES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait times
Flight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availability
SeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality
Support us -
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