• ✈️ Luxury Travel on a Military Budget, TSA Controversy, and New Rewards Opportunities
    Feb 13 2025
    In this episode of the Miles & Points Daily Podcast, we explore the art of luxury travel on a military budget, discuss the latest controversy at the Transportation Security Administration, and highlight new opportunities to rack up miles and points with American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Marriott. From redeeming miles with JetSmart in South America to earning a Southwest Airlines Companion Pass, we've got the latest scoop to keep your miles soaring and your points climbing. Tune in for the latest travel rewards news and expert insights to elevate your next adventure.

    Sources mentioned in this episode:

    📰 New Trump Administration Policy Bars Trans TSA Screeners From Patting Down Passengers - via View from the Wing
    https://viewfromthewing.com/new-trump-administration-policy-bars-trans-tsa-screeners-from-patting-down-passengers-officers-report/

    📰 Limited-Time Offer: Get A Southwest Airlines Companion Pass Plus Points With Chase Card Offer - via View from the Wing
    https://viewfromthewing.com/limited-time-offer-get-a-southwest-airlines-companion-pass-plus-points-with-chase-card-offer/

    📰 Marriott Q4 Earnings Reveal: Guests Booking Close To Travel, Midweek Business Stays Way Down & Major Tech Overhaul Coming - via View from the Wing
    https://viewfromthewing.com/marriott-q4-earnings-reveal-guests-booking-close-to-travel-midweek-business-stays-way-down-major-tech-overhaul-coming/

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  • ✈️ Sliders in the Sky, Basic Economy Restrictions, and Travel Etiquette Fails
    Feb 12 2025

    Join Lucas on the Miles & Points Daily Podcast as he covers the latest news in the world of travel and points. American Airlines is stepping up its onboard catering game with sliders and fries in first class, while also focusing on premium services with a new Customer Experience Unit. Meanwhile, JetBlue is imposing basic economy restrictions on its cheapest points tickets, and Marriott Bonvoy is offering a 45% bonus on purchased points. Plus, a shocking story about travel etiquette and a great deal on Apple AirTags for tracking your luggage.

    Sources mentioned in this episode:

    📰 American Airlines Creates New Customer Experience Unit, Names Chief Customer Officer To Drive Pivot To Premium - via View from the Wing
    https://viewfromthewing.com/american-airlines-creates-new-customer-experience-unit-names-chief-customer-officer-to-drive-pivot-to-premium/

    📰 Disloyal: JetBlue Now Imposes Basic Economy Restrictions On Cheapest Points Tickets - via View from the Wing
    https://viewfromthewing.com/disloyal-jetblue-now-imposes-basic-economy-restrictions-on-cheapest-points-tickets/

    📰 Passenger Uses A Resting Traveler As A Chair At San Francisco Airport – Video Shows The Man Kicking Him Off [Roundup] - via View from the Wing
    https://viewfromthewing.com/passenger-uses-a-resting-traveler-as-a-chair-at-san-francisco-airport-video-shows-the-man-kicking-him-off-roundup/

    📰 Buy Marriott Bonvoy Points With 45% Bonus (0.86 Cents Each) - via One Mile at a Time
    https://onemileatatime.com/deals/buy-marriott-bonvoy-points/

    📰 Save now: Apple AirTags on sale at lowest-ever price - via The Points Guy
    https://thepointsguy.com/news/apple-airtags-sale/

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    4 mins