This Week in Points and Travel

Hyatt's New Vegas Gamble

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:57:38 GMT

In this episode, we talk about Hyatt Devaluations and new gameplan for Las Vegas, rumors of Delta changing the "Bag on Time Guarantee", and United's Touchless ID for TSA Precheck

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Increased Checked Bags Fees and More Stories

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode, we are talking about the increase in airline checked bag fees, points promotions from Hyatt, a nearing of the Chase Marriott Bold, and we will be finishing off with my thoughts on the Delta Platinum changes.

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BILT Capturing Them All and More Stories.

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 14:40:23 GMT

BILT adds Marriott as another transfer partner on their quest to catch them all. AirBnB tries their hand at being a hotel website, at least in NYC, JetBlue Avios? Qatar Airways allowing for their Avios to be used for JetBlue Flights. We end with the TPG awards.

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MINT SHUTTING DOWN: Popular Budget App Gone in 2024 and More Stories

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 21:28:02 GMT

The popular budgeting app Mint is coming to an end in 2024. The DOJ is taking JetBlue to Trial over the Spirit Merger. Southwest unveils their bag tracking feature to customers. Finally, American Airlines is eyeing status matches with Delta and United's most elite customers. Those stores on This Week in Points and Travel.

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JetBlue Wants to Ban KLM in New York

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 14:00:56 GMT

JetBlue wants KLM out of New York if they can't stay in Amsterdam. A JetBlue plane in New York's JFK leaned back when letting passengers off. A bear enters a St. Regis in Aspen and attacks a security guard. Uber takes off to the sky with new Uber Balloons.

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DELTA can LEARN from HILTON and more stories [This Week in Points and Travel]

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT

Delta can learn a thing or two about customer satisfaction from Hilton. Choice unable to buy Wyndham, this time. TAP Air Portugal is joining the American Express Network. And, how the aviation industry can help customers rediscover the joy of travel.

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AmEx Business Gold Fee INCREASE and WEAK Credits and More Stories [This Week in Points + Travel]

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT

The Amex Business Gold is Increasing its Fee early next year. The Future of Aviation with Battery Powered Planes, and CFPB going after Credit Card Rewards. All stories coming up on This Week in Points and Travel.

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Excess Crowding in Athens [This week in Points + Travel]

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:00:15 GMT

On this week in points and travel, Greece is trying to save a 2500 year old monument by reducing the number of tourist that can visit it. Visa, the payment network, is in a battle against surcharges charges. The European Union is requiring all "Visa-Free" nations to register with them when entering the Euro-zone. And a viral TikTok video has a joke that doesn't land. These stories on this week in points and travel.

Rapid Fire Stories:

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1,000 Workers Go on Strike at London Gatwick Airport [This Week in Points + Travel] Ep 8

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 01:41:37 GMT

In this episode of "This Week in Points and Travel", the newest scam has people using google to change the phone numbers to many popular airlines, potentially costing customers thousands. Breeze Airways expanding to new routes from Fort Myers, Florida. 1,000 workers at LGW airport in London prepare to strike. The end of the Northeast Alliance between JetBlue and American Airlines and more. Please leave a review or a like on this episode if you enjoyed it.

Summary of Credit Card Competition Act

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I am STUCK in AMEX Popup Jail [This Week in Points + Travel] - Ep 7

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 17:00:25 GMT

On this weeks episode, JP Buffet is stuck in Popup Jail with American Express. We also talk about how Marriott is being sued for its surcharge fee practices. Plus, Delta Airlines is increasing profits and its fares. Finally, we talk about how Hyatt and MGM are ending their partnership.

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Choice Looks to Buy Wyndham Hotels and Resorts? [This Week in Points + Travel]

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 17:00:51 GMT

How is it going everybody welcome to This Week in Points and Travel, I am your host JP Buffet. On this weeks episode we will be discussing the potential merger of Choice Hotels with Wyndham.

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Chase Sapphire Preferred the Best First Travel Card? [This Week in Points + Travel]

Sun, 28 May 2023 17:00:56 GMT

How is it going everybody welcome to this week in points and travel, I am your host JP Buffet. On this weeks episode we will be discussing why everyone and their mother, well maybe not their mother, is raving about the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card.

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White House New Rules on Delays and Cancellations [This Week in Points + Travel]

Sun, 14 May 2023 17:00:55 GMT

Sources:

Hilton - https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors/credit-cards/?cid=OH%2CWW%2CEntNavCobrand%2CMULTIPR%2CTile%2CHome%2CSingleLink%2Ci83123&utm_source=pocket_saves

Air New Zealand - https://www.travelandleisure.com/air-new-zealand-economy-skynest-sleep-pods-7496072

Delta to Paris - https://www.travelandleisure.com/delta-daily-flight-los-angeles-to-paris-relaunches-7496615r

Delay and Cancellation - https://thriftytraveler.com/news/travel/proposed-rule-compensation-delays-cancellations/

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USA Removes Vaccine Require. for Inbound Travelers [This Week in Points and Travel] - Ep 3

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 17:00:51 GMT

Welcome to This Week in Points and Travel. On today’s episode we will be talking about:

- How the battle over the debt ceilings will impact travel

- A Growing Trend - National Parks no longer accepting cash?

- And, a change to the US vaccination policy for international travelers.

Those stories and more on This Week in Points and Travel, stay tuned.

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Is 5/24 done? [This Week in Points and Travel]

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 17:00:03 GMT

Doctor of Credit Chase 5/24 - https://www.doctorofcredit.com/reports-chase-approving-some-people-for-sapphire-preferred-despite-5-24/?utm_source=pocket_reader

JetBlue Story - https://upgradedpoints.com/news/jetblue-2-new-puerto-rico-routes/?utm_source=pocket_reader

Marriott in Vietnam - https://upgradedpoints.com/news/marriott-vietnam-expansion/?utm_source=pocket_reader

500 Best Hotels - https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-and-leisure-top-500-hotels-2023-7375690?utm_source=pocket_reader

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United Airlines goes "Down Under" [This Week in Points and Travel]

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 17:00:19 GMT

Welcome to This Week in Points and Travel. This episode is for the week of April 17th.

Story References

United to South Pacific: https://thepointsguy.com/news/united-airlines-new-routes-australia-new-zealand/?utm_source=pocket_reader

International Travel Prices: https://www.travelandleisure.com/international-flight-prices-rising-how-to-save-7480245?utm_source=pocket_saves

Hyatt Studios: https://thepointsguy.com/news/hyatt-studios-launches/?utm_source=pocket_reader

Chase 80K: https://frequentmiler.com/chase-sapphire-preferred-earn-80k-ultimate-rewards-with-new-referral-offer/

Hybrid Eclipse: https://www.travelandleisure.com/rare-hybrid-solar-eclipse-april-2023-where-to-see-it-7482104?utm_source=pocket_reader

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