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  • ✈️ Heathrow Just Scrapped the Liquids Rule—US Airports May Follow

    ✈️ Heathrow Just Scrapped the Liquids Rule—US Airports May Follow
    Jan 24 2026
    Heathrow Airport has completed a £1 billion upgrade that eliminates the 100ml liquids restriction entirely, becoming the world's largest airport with full CT scanner rollout. We break down Delta's major Sky Club expansion plans across multiple cities, analyze oneworld's surprisingly generous lounge access policies, and examine why a viral Park Hyatt Maldives honeymoon disaster highlights the 'points farm' problem. Plus, we cover credit cards offering over $1,000 in first-year value and the latest promotions from Choice Privileges and World of Hyatt.

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  • ✈️ American Express Just Revealed How Members Actually Use Points (You Won't Believe It)

    ✈️ American Express Just Revealed How Members Actually Use Points (You Won't Believe It)
    Jan 23 2026
    American Express has disclosed the top three ways most cardholders redeem Membership Rewards points, and none involve airline transfers. We break down why most people are getting just 0.6 cents per point while we aim for 2+ cents, and what this means for Amex's bottom line. Plus, IHG launches a record-high 175,000-point credit card offer, United's CEO declares war on American Airlines at Chicago O'Hare in an escalating gate battle, Aer Lingus awards become easier to book with AAdvantage miles, and we decode the complicated new Bilt Cash currency that expires annually. These stories will change how you think about points strategy.

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    6 min
  • ✈️ This New Card Benefit Changes Everything for International Travelers

    ✈️ This New Card Benefit Changes Everything for International Travelers
    Jan 22 2026
    The Atmos Rewards Summit Card just launched what may be the most generous foreign transaction benefit ever seen on a credit card - 3x points with no caps and no foreign fees on all international spending. We break down the math showing how this delivers an unrivaled 4.5% return, plus how you can earn elite status and companion awards through spending. We also cover major improvements to the Air France-KLM Flying Blue Credit Card, Air Canada's exciting new Vancouver-Sapporo route launching in 2026, and United's ultra-premium 787-9 configuration featuring the luxurious Polaris Studio product.

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    9 min
  • ✈️ Alaska's Standby List Hits Historic Numbers—Plus New Elite Status Shortcut

    ✈️ Alaska's Standby List Hits Historic Numbers—Plus New Elite Status Shortcut
    Jan 21 2026
    An Alaska Airlines inaugural flight creates an unprecedented standby situation with over 1,100 passengers listed, while Flying Blue cardholders gain a potential new path to elite status through rent payments. We cover Qantas implementing significant restrictions and price increases on Emirates first class redemptions starting in 2026, plus Choice Privileges launches a new triple points promotion capped at 20,000 bonus points. Also discussed: American Airlines improves its irregular operations tools, Avianca fully restores business class, and Hotel 1000 Seattle makes a surprise switch from Hilton to Hyatt.

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    7 min
  • ✈️ American Airlines Just Dropped Elite Status Pricing—Plus Bilt's Hidden Tax Payment Ban

    ✈️ American Airlines Just Dropped Elite Status Pricing—Plus Bilt's Hidden Tax Payment Ban
    Jan 20 2026
    American Airlines is selling elite status again with prices reaching over $4,600 for top tiers, while Singapore Airlines prepares to launch its new first class from Los Angeles in 2027. We break down the Citi Strata Elite card's double-dip opportunity worth up to $700 in credits plus 100,000 bonus points. Plus, discover why Bilt's new credit cards have a sneaky exclusion that no other major issuer includes, and whether Alaska's 100% bonus on purchased miles is worth it for your next redemption.

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    9 min
  • ✈️ Apple Portal Deal Expires TODAY + United's Shocking Runway Incident

    ✈️ Apple Portal Deal Expires TODAY + United's Shocking Runway Incident
    Jan 19 2026
    Today we cover a time-sensitive Apple shopping portal opportunity offering up to 4x bonus miles that expires Monday, January 19th. We discuss United Airlines' concerning incident in Orlando where a nose wheel separated during landing, causing airport-wide disruptions. Singapore Airlines reveals the timeline for their all-new first and business class products debuting in 2026-2027. Plus, we analyze the World of Hyatt Credit Card's enhanced welcome offer and compare the Citi Strata versus Strata Premier to help you choose the right card for transferring points to partners like Hyatt and American Airlines.

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  • ✈️ Major Bank of America Leak Reveals Flying Blue Card Changes Coming in 2026

    ✈️ Major Bank of America Leak Reveals Flying Blue Card Changes Coming in 2026
    Jan 18 2026
    Bank of America accidentally leaked significant updates to the Air France KLM Flying Blue credit card, and the changes could make elite status much easier to earn through credit card spending. We break down the new XP earning structure and what it means for Flying Blue loyalists. Plus, we explore why Citi Strata Elite approvals are flying off the shelves, explain American Airlines' controversial pilot upgrade policy that bumps even top elites, and help you decide between the Atmos Ascent and Summit cards. We also preview the stunning new JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo that opened in October 2025.

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  • ✈️ Bilt Pivots Just 2 Days After Launch + Hyatt's 5-Night Offer

    ✈️ Bilt Pivots Just 2 Days After Launch + Hyatt's 5-Night Offer
    Jan 17 2026
    Bilt Rewards has already made major changes to their newly launched Bilt 2.0 system based on member feedback, introducing a simpler tiered earning structure for housing payments. The World of Hyatt Credit Card is offering up to 5 free nights worth over $1,500, though it requires substantial spending to maximize. We also break down a rare cockpit voice recording that reveals what pilots say immediately after a runway incident, plus an elevated 100,000-mile offer on the Citi AAdvantage Executive Card. All this and more in today's episode of the Miles & Points Daily Podcast.

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