This week's Quick Hits covers several valuable updates across the world of points, miles, and travel. DeAndre shares a useful enhancement to MaxFHR that now includes Bilt's Home Away From Home hotel benefits, making it easier to compare premium hotel programs in one place. He also highlights a new American Airlines policy that automatically issues meal vouchers during qualifying delays, along with a simple trick to save those vouchers for future use at places like Starbucks or Chick-fil-A.
The episode also covers a creative opportunity to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital while earning rewards, targeted Chase spending offers, a disappointing change to Avianca LifeMiles Plus, multiple transfer bonuses from Amex and Capital One, Rove's newest transfer partner, and an update to Clear pricing. If you're looking to maximize your rewards and stay on top of the latest travel developments, this episode is packed with practical tips worth knowing.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Welcome & Quick Hits Overview
(00:41) MaxFHR Adds Bilt Home Away From Home Benefits
(03:26) American Airlines Automatic Meal Vouchers & Hidden Trick
(04:59) Payz Donation Opportunity Supporting St. Jude
(06:04) New Targeted Chase Spending Offers
(06:59) Avianca LifeMiles Removes Free Cancellation Benefit
(08:19) New Amex & Capital One Transfer Bonuses
(09:53) Rove Adds Frontier Airlines as a Transfer Partner
(10:37) Clear Membership Price Increase
(11:12) Final Thoughts & Upcoming Belgium Trip
Key takeaways:
- MaxFHR Update: MaxFHR now includes Bilt Home Away From Home benefits alongside Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts and Hotel Collection searches.
- American Airlines Meal Vouchers: Eligible flight delays now trigger automatic $12 meal vouchers sent directly to AAdvantage members.
- Voucher Hack: American Airlines meal vouchers can be loaded into apps like Starbucks or Chick-fil-A for future use.
- St. Jude Opportunity: Some cardholders can donate through Domino's using Payz, earn rewards, and potentially receive statement credits.
- Targeted Chase Offers: Chase has released new bonus spending promotions across several co branded airline and hotel cards.
- LifeMiles Change: Avianca removed the free cancellation benefit for new LifeMiles Plus subscribers.
- Transfer Bonuses: Amex added new transfer bonuses to Virgin Atlantic and Hilton Honors, while Capital One is offering a bonus to EVA Air.
- Rove Expansion: Rove continues adding transfer partners with Frontier Airlines joining the platform.
- Clear Pricing: Clear membership pricing increased, but Amex will continue covering the full annual fee for eligible cardholders.
- Travel Planning Tips: Several new hotel tools and transfer bonuses create additional opportunities for travelers planning upcoming trips.
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