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Chase is exploring a second-chance program for rejected travel card applicants, and United Airlines is reportedly very interested — this could be a major shift for travelers who've been locked out of co-branded card benefits. There's also a critical deadline hitting October 1st that affects how many Chase points you'll need to transfer to Hyatt, and if you have the wrong card, it's going to cost you significantly more. On the offers front, Capital One, Hilton, and two major budget airlines are all running deals worth serious attention right now. American Airlines just quietly rolled out a new automatic seat upgrade feature in its app that could change how you manage your flights. Plus, Alaska Airlines' Atmos program has some jaw-dropping sweet spots for business class travel that most people are sleeping on.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/
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A Southwest Airlines workaround is making waves right now — Basic flight credits that normally expire in six months may have a surprising escape route that turns them transferable with no expiration. On the credit card front, we break down the top cards delivering automatic airline and hotel elite status, including one that hands you top-tier Diamond status just for holding it. Hotel club lounges are quietly disappearing post-pandemic, and we share what you need to know before your next booking. We also cover jaw-dropping award sweet spots to Latin America starting as low as 9,500 miles one-way, a Rakuten portal offer hitting an all-time high, and a real-world points challenge that reveals some of the most creative redemption strategies in the game.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/
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American Airlines is rolling out a game-changing seat-watch tool in its app that automatically moves you to a better seat when one opens up, plus a new perk for top-tier elite members. The Chase Sapphire Lounge planned for Seattle has hit a major snag involving public controversy, while the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business is offering one of the largest welcome bonuses we've seen in a while. SAS has unveiled plans for a stunning new flagship lounge at Copenhagen Airport, packed with features that will rival some of the world's best. We also break down a simple two-card strategy that could be leaving serious rewards on the table, plus the latest on Spirit Airlines' liquidation and a wild Frontier Airlines carry-on incident that ended in handcuffs.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/
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Friday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error fares
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EES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border wait times
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Bilt Rewards has officially added Amtrak Guest Rewards as its 25th transfer partner, but the two-to-one transfer ratio means you should think carefully before moving your points. American Airlines and Starlux Airlines are upgrading their partnership, with a frequent flyer agreement in the works that could unlock exciting business class redemptions across Asia. On the credit card front, the Capital One Venture X Business card is offering a massive 150,000-mile welcome bonus, and a popular Marriott welcome offer has a fast-approaching deadline you need to know about. Lufthansa's social media team went viral this week after a brutally blunt response to a passenger complaint, sparking a debate about airline customer service. Plus, a popular rewards app is about to raise its price — but there's still time to lock in a 50% discount.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/
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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
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Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex cardholders need to act now — Q4 categories are live with some of the highest dining and grocery rates we've seen, but you must activate before December 14th to earn them. Bilt Rewards members can unlock a little-known strategy to double their Points Accelerator slots and Rent Day bonus caps using authorized users. A major AAdvantage card is sitting at its highest-ever welcome offer, and Capital One business card holders have a path to serious transferable miles with no earning caps. Plus, a fiber optic cable cut in New Jersey caused one of the worst ATC disruptions the Northeast has seen in years — here's what you need to know if your flights were affected.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 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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Ramp
Rakuten