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In today's episode, United will be making it harder to earn status in 2027; we're simplifying our card and bank account collections; there are Amex Platinum card rumors, and Hyatt now allows transferring points to others online. And speaking of Hyatt... they've made the next move in their relationship with Air Canada. But... is it enough?

Giant Mailbag

(01:13) - Megan asks Greg if he's considered opening a Bask Bank account as a potential for AA miles

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Bonvoyed: United

(09:16) - United will be making it harder to earn status in 2027

This Week in Points

(13:35) - Transferring Hyatt points to other members can now be done online!

(16:44) - Rove has added another new transfer partner: JetBlue

(18:40) - Elite night credits from multiple IHG credit cards do stack

(20:34) - Hilton and IHG drop their point sale price below half a cent

(23:59) - Get paid to visit Vancouver, British Columbia

Learn more about getting paid to visit Vancouver here

(25:49) - Amex Platinum Rumors

(39:00) - Find our "Which cards are keepers?" resource here

Personal Points

(39:22) - Nick is downgrading cards

(46:50) - Greg is downgrading cards too...

Main Event: Hyatt & Air Canada's partnership reaches next level

(50:30) - Initial partnership

(54:21) - What's new?

(1:04:06) - Hyatt/Air Canada Dual accrual promo

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Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder

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