This special honeymoon edition of Quick Hits comes to you from 40,000 feet in the air, as DeAndre records mid-flight on the world’s longest route from JFK to Singapore. With travel in full swing, this episode focuses only on the most critical updates in points and miles, along with a brief look at the honeymoon itinerary.

The biggest news of the week is the sudden and unexpected shutdown of the Mesa Homeowners Card. Once considered a breakthrough option for earning transferable points on mortgage payments, Mesa abruptly closed all cardholder accounts, deactivating cards and freezing new earning overnight. While the closure is not related to cardholder behavior, it has triggered a scramble to move or redeem remaining points. A workaround discovered by the community allows some transfers to partners, and DeAndre shares where listeners can find that information.

The episode wraps with a quick travel update, including upcoming stops in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Fiji, before settling into the heart of the honeymoon. For the next few weeks, Quick Hits will remain shorter and focus only on significant news.

Key takeaways:

1. Mesa card shutdown: Mesa abruptly closed all Homeowners Card accounts without prior notice.
2. Earning halted immediately: Cards were deactivated, and new purchases or point earning are no longer possible.
3. No wrongdoing involved: Mesa confirmed closures were not due to customer behavior or account issues.
4. Transfer workaround: A community-discovered method may allow transfers to Mesa partners.
5. Statement credit fallback: Redeeming at ~0.6¢ per point remains an option, though not ideal.
6. Trust concerns: The shutdown raises questions about Mesa’s future and customer confidence.
7. Honeymoon mode: Quick Hits episodes will be shorter and focus on only major updates.

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