Full details of the Marriott and MGM partnership are out and can only be accurately described as "a match made in Bonvoyland". 

00:00 Intro

01:38 Turkish Airlines status match is back! (Giant Mailbag)

https://frequentmiler.com/turkish-airlines-status-match-get-1-2-years-of-star-alliance-gold-with-very-reasonable-requirements/

04:36 Amex Platinum 150K offer is back! (Card Talk)

https://frequentmiler.com/amxplat/

12:12 T-Mobile Home Internet Moneymaker ("Mattress running the numbers")

https://frequentmiler.com/moneymaking-t-mobile-home-internet-deal-get-150-mastercard-gift-card-portal-earnings/

17:54 JetBlue / Spirit Merger Blocked (Award Talk)

20:59 New Chase Sapphire Lounge at New York LGA (Award Talk)

22:41 Marriott’s marriage to MGM Resorts: A match made in Bonvoyland (Main Event)

https://frequentmiler.com/no-marriott-match-to-mgm-but-elite-nights-live-on-mgm-marriott-partnership-details/

22:51 Marriott / MGM partnership overview

24:19 Partnership benefits

25:15 Why aren't we very excited about this partnership?

25:35 Points transfer at a poor ratio

26:33 Ambassador match is only available to those with invite-only MGM status

27:49 No good status match for anyone but MGM Noir

29:33 Benefits are only scheduled to last through 12/31/24

31:41 What benefits do Marriott Platinum and Titanium members get in Las Vegas?

39:21 Will you earn 3x on the Altitude Reserve when checking out on a website with Apple Pay or Google Pay? (Question of the Week)

Music credit: Annie Yoder

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