Carnival in Rio De Janeiro! Flights, Hotels, Points Redemptions & Tips + Is It Safe?

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On this episode of MTM Travel Mark debriefs his recent trip to Rio for Carnival. We go over the logistics of the trip including hotel and flight redemptions to discuss where to stay and where to avoid. Plus what are the best things to do in Rio, how is it to experience Carnival, is it safe and should you put Rio on your places to visit?

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0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel
0:20 Last minute changes, bad Canadian pizza & our altered schedule next week
12:56 Afraid to fly - Should we be apprehensive about flying with all of these crashes?
21:55 The buddy battle - Traveling with friends & our “advanced” techniques
25:15 Fake travel influencer happiness?
27:10 Self upgrading to First Class - A success story?!
30:45 Shutdowns galore - AA and Amex give the axe
37:15 Is all of it worth it?

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Carnival in Rio De Janeiro! Flights, Hotels, Points Redemptions & Tips + Is It Safe?

MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!

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0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel
0:20 Last minute changes, bad Canadian pizza & our altered schedule next week
12:56 Afraid to fly - Should we be apprehensive about flying with all of these crashes?
21:55 The buddy battle - Traveling with friends & our “advanced” techniques
25:15 Fake travel influencer happiness?
27:10 Self upgrading to First Class - A success story?!
30:45 Shutdowns galore - AA and Amex give the axe
37:15 Is all of it worth it?

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Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.

You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

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Join MTM Diamond before the price goes up. Limited slots have opened up, but membership will be closing soon. More info here: https://www.patreon.com/c/milestomemories Episode Description On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn and Mark are joined by Joe Cheung to discuss the recent Southwest Airlines devaluation that was a shock to everyone. What has Southwest changed and what does it mean for loyal Southwest fliers? Is this the death of uniqueness in corporate America and will Southwest be worth flying after these changes? We also discuss Daylight Saving Time and its effect on everyone as we debate eliminating it. Finally we finish with a preview of Epic Universe in Orlando, why you might want to visit and why Universal is making big moves at a time when Disney is cutting back. Episode Guide 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel 2:34 Daylight Saving debate & urban myths 8:05 Southwest’s massive no-notice devaluation 18:37 Is Wall Street killing unique brands like Southwest? 27:30 Epic Universe is coming - Will Universal finally beat Disney? 31:40 Universal strategy with new park, free Express Passes & staying on property 41:17 Baymax Happy Ride Subscribe to MTM Travel & 20 Minute Travel in the same feed! Youtube Podcast Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Google Play , Spotify , TuneIn , Pocket Casts , or via RSS . Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Melio Offer Terms: This is a business to business payment platform - no personal bills / payments. The offer is for new accounts only. If you sign up using the 20 Minute Travel link new members will get $200 cash back after making a $2000+ in payments via Melio pay. Gal from Melio will reach out to finalize the details of your payment. That is $60 in processing fees for a $200 bonus! After signing up and making your first payment with a vendor you will want to upload your bank info to your Melio account. Do it as the receiving method so you have a checking account set up to receive payments. You will then receive an email from (Gal) Melio saying you are eligible for the $200 bonus and it will tell you to set up your receiving method, or you can share your bank information if you prefer that. Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License…

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Join MTM Diamond before the price goes up. Limited slots have opened up, but membership will be closing soon. More info here: https://www.patreon.com/c/milestomemories Episode Description On this episode of MTM Travel Mark debriefs his recent trip to Rio for Carnival. We go over the logistics of the trip including hotel and flight redemptions to discuss where to stay and where to avoid. Plus what are the best things to do in Rio, how is it to experience Carnival, is it safe and should you put Rio on your places to visit? Episode Guide 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel 0:20 Last minute changes, bad Canadian pizza & our altered schedule next week 12:56 Afraid to fly - Should we be apprehensive about flying with all of these crashes? 21:55 The buddy battle - Traveling with friends & our “advanced” techniques 25:15 Fake travel influencer happiness? 27:10 Self upgrading to First Class - A success story?! 30:45 Shutdowns galore - AA and Amex give the axe 37:15 Is all of it worth it? Subscribe to MTM Travel & 20 Minute Travel in the same feed! Youtube Podcast Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Google Play , Spotify , TuneIn , Pocket Casts , or via RSS . Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Melio Offer Terms: This is a business to business payment platform - no personal bills / payments. The offer is for new accounts only. If you sign up using the 20 Minute Travel link new members will get $200 cash back after making a $2000+ in payments via Melio pay. Gal from Melio will reach out to finalize the details of your payment. That is $60 in processing fees for a $200 bonus! After signing up and making your first payment with a vendor you will want to upload your bank info to your Melio account. Do it as the receiving method so you have a checking account set up to receive payments. You will then receive an email from (Gal) Melio saying you are eligible for the $200 bonus and it will tell you to set up your receiving method, or you can share your bank information if you prefer that. Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License…

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Join MTM Diamond before the price goes up. Limited slots have opened up, but membership will be closing soon. More info here: https://www.patreon.com/c/milestomemories Episode Description On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn and Mark discuss the recent aviation disasters and the wider conversation about the safety of air travel. Is flying more dangerous than before, are there more crashes and is the FAA being cutback. Plus what else are we considering when deciding whether to fly or not? In other news tons of people received shutdowns from American Airlines and American Express this week for separate issues. We discuss exactly what happened, what we believe caused it and what you should know when pushing things hard. Other topics discussed include: self upgrading to First Class, influencer sadness, bad Canadian pizza, dill McDonald's fries and last minute trip changes. Episode Guide 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel 0:20 Last minute changes, bad Canadian pizza & our altered schedule next week 12:56 Afraid to fly - Should we be apprehensive about flying with all of these crashes? 21:55 The buddy battle - Traveling with friends & our “advanced” techniques 25:15 Fake travel influencer happiness? 27:10 Self upgrading to First Class - A success story?! 30:45 Shutdowns galore - AA and Amex give the axe 37:15 Is all of it worth it? Subscribe to MTM Travel & 20 Minute Travel in the same feed! Youtube Podcast Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Google Play , Spotify , TuneIn , Pocket Casts , or via RSS . Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Melio Offer Terms: This is a business to business payment platform - no personal bills / payments. The offer is for new accounts only. If you sign up using the 20 Minute Travel link new members will get $200 cash back after making a $2000+ in payments via Melio pay. Gal from Melio will reach out to finalize the details of your payment. That is $60 in processing fees for a $200 bonus! After signing up and making your first payment with a vendor you will want to upload your bank info to your Melio account. Do it as the receiving method so you have a checking account set up to receive payments. You will then receive an email from (Gal) Melio saying you are eligible for the $200 bonus and it will tell you to set up your receiving method, or you can share your bank information if you prefer that. Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License…

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Join MTM Diamond before the price goes up. Limited slots have opened up. More info here: https://www.patreon.com/c/milestomemories Episode Description On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn and Mark discuss their recent weekend trips including more Hilton payment headaches for Mark and a last minute cert redemption at the JW Marriott Las Vegas for Shawn. How do these hotels measure up and is the JW Marriott in Vegas worth staying at even though it isn't on the Strip? We also dive more into the decline in front desk customer service and the art of complaining. Specifically when is it not worth pursuing a complaint and how can you maximize the system within the rules. We also discuss British Airways pulling a promo without any communication and the software hotels use to track you. Episode Guide 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel 0:21 Burning a last minute Marriott cert 1:35 JW Marriott Las Vegas review - One of the best Vegas resorts? 6:47 The death of front desk hospitality 8:40 The downside of Marriott vs. Hyatt and vice-versa 14:19 Mark’s Hilton payment follies continue 21:39 The art of complaining, pushing limits & enjoying your life 27:52 British Airways pulls a popular promo without communication 32:05 Taking advantage of the rules they set & hotel software quirks Subscribe to MTM Travel & 20 Minute Travel in the same feed! Youtube Podcast Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Google Play , Spotify , TuneIn , Pocket Casts , or via RSS . Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Melio Offer Terms: This is a business to business payment platform - no personal bills / payments. The offer is for new accounts only. If you sign up using the 20 Minute Travel link new members will get $200 cash back after making a $2000+ in payments via Melio pay. Gal from Melio will reach out to finalize the details of your payment. That is $60 in processing fees for a $200 bonus! After signing up and making your first payment with a vendor you will want to upload your bank info to your Melio account. Do it as the receiving method so you have a checking account set up to receive payments. You will then receive an email from (Gal) Melio saying you are eligible for the $200 bonus and it will tell you to set up your receiving method, or you can share your bank information if you prefer that. Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License…

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JetBlue's Weird Premium Card, United/IHG Offers, DCA Tragedy, Bank Bonus Challenge & 737 Hotel Room! 22:40

6 weeks temu22:40

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Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description This week a lot of credit card news is happening as Chase is currently running increased welcome offers for the United Business and IHG personal cards. We break down the offers including which you should probably avoid. We also discuss the details of JetBlue's new premium credit card which is confusing, not very valuable and probably not for most people. In other news we go over some of the best practices to avoid credit card application mistakes including why you should avoid using a VPN. We also discuss the tragedy at DCA, a scary hotel food poisoning lawsuit, sidewalks that generate electricity and where you can stay in a 737 hotel room. Episode Guide 0:00 A 737 airplane in a hotel room! 1:04 Horrifying Dominican Republic food poisoning story 3:08 Fancy hotels vs. street food when it comes to food poisoning 4:08 DCA airplane tragedy 6:30 United’s 100K Business card offer 8:57 IHG credit cards both have increased offers 10:48 Why you should avoid VPNs when applying for credit cards 12:33 Best practices for credit card apps & mistakes to avoid 14:18 Funding a Roth IRA with bank bonuses in 2025 16:19 JetBlue’s confusing new Premier credit card 18:20 Why you probably want to pass on JetBlue’s new card 19:55 Cool S - Sidewalks that generate electricity in Japan Links 737 Hotel room - https://www.corendonhotels.com/corendon-amsterdam-new-west/nl/room/737-suite/ https://x.com/somakazima/status/1884464176094929220?s=46 Food poisoning DR - https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/mans-wife-son-die-by-food-poisoning-during-vacation-abroad/ VPNs and credit apps - https://travel-on-points.com/credit-card-applications-using-a-vpn/ Mark’s Bank bonus challenge - https://travel-on-points.com/fund-roth-ira-with-bank-bonuses/ JetBlue premium card launch - https://milestomemories.com/jetblue-and-barclays-launch-new-premier-credit-card/ Japan’s cool sidewalks - https://www.facebook.com/reel/3891368217857166 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXvH5-KhbO8 Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Google Play , Spotify , TuneIn , Pocket Casts , or via RSS . Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!…

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Jetblue's Terrible New Card, Winning on Spirit Again + Minneapolis (Mall of America, Hyatt & More! 40:50

6 weeks temu40:50

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Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn and Mark are joined by Joe Cheung to discuss what is going on this week. They start with a discussion of the recently released JetBlue Premier card which has to be one of the most underwhelming new premium cards to come along ever. They also discuss Mark's trip to Minneapolis which included visits to the Ice Carnival and Mall of America plus why Joe is continuing to love slumming it with Spirit Airlines. Episode Guide 0:00 Trashing JetBlue’s confusing new premium credit card 5:10 The golden age of lounges & why JetBlue’s offerings are catching up 10:30 Why we continue to fly Spirit Airlines when it makes sense 14:10 A crazy airplane story - Passengers suddenly deplaning for no reason 16:47 Mark’s Minneapolis Adventure - MOA, Hyatt Regency, Ice Carnival and more 19:40 Hyatt Regency Bloomington review & Ice Carnival 25:12 Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America - Is the mall dying? 33:03 Downtown Minnesota and other takeaways 37:30 No service on short flights - A modern conspiracy? Subscribe to MTM Travel & 20 Minute Travel in the same feed! Youtube Podcast Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Google Play , Spotify , TuneIn , Pocket Casts , or via RSS . Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Melio Offer Terms: This is a business to business payment platform - no personal bills / payments. The offer is for new accounts only. If you sign up using the 20 Minute Travel link new members will get $200 cash back after making a $2000+ in payments via Melio pay. Gal from Melio will reach out to finalize the details of your payment. That is $60 in processing fees for a $200 bonus! After signing up and making your first payment with a vendor you will want to upload your bank info to your Melio account. Do it as the receiving method so you have a checking account set up to receive payments. You will then receive an email from (Gal) Melio saying you are eligible for the $200 bonus and it will tell you to set up your receiving method, or you can share your bank information if you prefer that. Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License…

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Southwest Is A Real Airline, New Marriott Bonvoy Offers, Alaska Partner Headaches & Flying 800+ MPH! 20:49

7 weeks temu20:49

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Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description This week Southwest announced a huge milestone as part of their huge recent transformation. For the first time they have added an international interline partner with the addition of Iceland Air. Soon you'll be able to connect on to Iceland and Europe, but the airline isn't done yet with another partner coming soon. Are they turning into a "real" airline? In other news Alaska continues to have problems showing phantom award availability on some of their partners. This is a huge issue with points transfers, but is there anything you can do about it? We also discuss: Chinese nail houses, the quirks of Japanese trains, increased Marriott Bonvoy offers, a new Hilton timeshare deal and how to score 75K points on a very good no annual fee card. Episode Guide 0:00 China’s crazy “Nail Houses” 0:53 Southwest adds Iceland Air as interline partner 2:12 How Southwest’s new partner is a huge change to the airline’s business model 2:52 Flying over 800MPH with the jetstream 4:00 Increased welcome offers on Marriott Bonvoy credit cards 5:27 Why the Bonvoy Bold no annual fee offer is probably the best 6:08 Amex Blue Business Plus 75K no lifetime language & how to check 7:50 Why you probably shouldn’t be afraid of bank issues 1099s 9:30 Hilton’s new timeshare offers - How to score an even better deal 10:45 Why do people still buy timeshares in 2025? 12:20 Alaska’s frustrating phantom award availability 14:08 Why Alaska’s tech issues with partners are a big problem for points transfers 16:19 Cool S - Japanese trains and quirky features 18:00 Japan train tips & what you should know Links House inside highway - https://x.com/CollinRugg/status/1882906853690204271 Southwest/Iceland Air - https://milestomemories.com/southwest-airlines-and-icelandair-expand-interline-partnership/ Jetstream flight - https://x.com/bbcweather/status/1882013275132477779?s=46 Blue Business Plus 75K - https://travel-on-points.com/targeted-75k-blue-business-plus-cash-offer/ Thoughts on 1099s - https://travel-on-points.com/what-to-do-with-referral-1099s/ Hilton Timeshare deal - https://milestomemories.com/new-hilton-timeshare-offer-6/ Alaska Phantom - https://travel-on-points.com/alaska-partner-booking-error/ Japan trains - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgJBJa3whEc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ArK5grG7ZY Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Google Play , Spotify , TuneIn , Pocket Casts , or via RSS . Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!…

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Hawaii for "Free"! - Disney's Aulani, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Issues, North Shore, Pearl Harbor & More 46:35

7 weeks temu46:35

46:35

Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description On this episode of the podcast we dive into Shawn's recent trip to Oahu which included stays at Disney's Aulani in a 2 bedroom villa and the Hyatt Regency Waikiki. We'll go over the hotels including who should and shouldn't stay at Aulani plus some of the issues Shawn ran into at the Hyatt Regency. We also discuss visiting the North Shore, Pearl Harbor, the Dole Plantation, plenty of snorkeling and everything else we did on this one week trip. All paid for with a little bartering and miles & points. Episode Guide 0:00 Oahu trip review - Aulani, Hyatt Regency Waikiki, North Shore, Pearl Harbor and more 2:28 Flying United to Honolulu - TravelBank redemption 3:57 Bartering for our “free” trip to Aulani 6:10 Aulani room review - 2 bedroom villa - Is it dated? 8:25 Kids everywhere - Is that a dealbreaker for visiting Aulani? 11:44 The Disney of Aulani - Planning in advance 15:41 Bottom line on Aulani - Is it worth the price or should you go elsewhere? 19:56 Heading up to Oahu’s North Shore - Snorkeling, Turtle Bay, Surfing & Famous Filming locations 26:12 Visiting the Dole Plantation - Gardens, trains and more 27:40 Hyatt Regency Waikiki problems on arrival 32:18 Shawn’s terrible room at the Hyatt Regency & how they fixed it 34:57 Hyatt Regency Waikiki Ocean Front Suite 39:21 Visiting Pearl Harbor and bringing history to life for children 44:32 Final takeaways from this Oahu trip - What’s next? Subscribe to MTM Travel & 20 Minute Travel in the same feed! Youtube Podcast Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Google Play , Spotify , TuneIn , Pocket Casts , or via RSS . Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Melio Offer Terms: This is a business to business payment platform - no personal bills / payments. The offer is for new accounts only. If you sign up using the 20 Minute Travel link new members will get $200 cash back after making a $2000+ in payments via Melio pay. Gal from Melio will reach out to finalize the details of your payment. That is $60 in processing fees for a $200 bonus! After signing up and making your first payment with a vendor you will want to upload your bank info to your Melio account. Do it as the receiving method so you have a checking account set up to receive payments. You will then receive an email from (Gal) Melio saying you are eligible for the $200 bonus and it will tell you to set up your receiving method, or you can share your bank information if you prefer that. Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License…

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Hilton's New Terms, Hyatt Disappoints, Finding the Best Amex Deals, Redwood Train & UK Backtracks! 16:07

7 weeks temu16:07

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Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description This week Hilton was in the news as they added some terms that change the way lounge access is given to elites. Specifically they excluded some hotels, but is this really new or are they just updating policies that have already existed? Plus which elite status actually gets you guaranteed lounge access? In other news the UK has backtracked a bit on their e-visa and transit passengers. Find out what you need to know if you are heading to the UK. We also discuss United's double billing problem, where to find the best Amex welcome offer deals, a cool bar in the middle of a redwood forest, Hyatt disappointing Bonus Journey promotion and why it could be cheaper to live on a cruise ship. Episode Guide 0:00 Living on a cruise ship - Cheaper than living in Manhattan? 0:51 UK’s e-visa backtrack 2:22 Tip for faster transit when in London Heathrow 3:36 Hilton makes changes to lounge access terms 6:01 Alaska Airlines 75K Business card offer + “World Famous Companion Fare” 7:18 Tricks for getting approved for Bank of America credit cards 8:05 Where to find the best American Express card offers 10:25 Hyatt Bonus Journeys promo is here 11:55 United TravelBank double billing issue 13:46 Cool S - Bar in the middle of the redwood forest 15:10 The majesty of redwood forests Links Redwood bar - https://www.travelandleisure.com/glen-blair-bar-redwood-forest-california-train-7971207 World cruise cheaper than Manhattan - https://www.travelandleisure.com/holland-america-world-cruise-cheaper-than-manhattan-rent-8719395 UK Backtrack - https://viewfromthewing.com/heathrow-travelers-celebrate-uk-scraps-eta-rule-for-transit-passengers-after-pushback/ Hilton changes - https://loyaltylobby.com/2025/01/13/hilton-honors-terms-conditions-changes-for-club-access-eligible-stays/ Alaska 75K - https://milestomemories.com/alaska-airlines-business-card-75k-bonus/ How to find the best Amex deals/offers - Amex Gold 90-100K - https://travel-on-points.com/amex-gold-90k-welcome-offer/ Amex Gold Resy - https://milestomemories.com/amex-gold-resy/ Amex Plat 150K - https://travel-on-points.com/150k-amex-platinum-offer/ Amex Plat Resy + 15X dining - https://milestomemories.com/amex-platinum-card-resy-offer-with-100k-bonus-plus-15x-on-dining/ Amex Biz Gold 200K - https://travel-on-points.com/amex-business-gold-130k-offer/ Amex BIz Plat 250K - https://travel-on-points.com/amex-business-platinum-150k-offer/ Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Google Play , Spotify , TuneIn , Pocket Casts , or via RSS . Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!…

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