EPISODE · Sep 25, 2025 · 6 MIN
✈️ American Airlines Aggressive Status Match, Park Hyatt Tokyo Reopens, United Guam Fleet Upgrade
from Miles & Points Daily Podcast · host Miles & Points Daily Podcast
American Airlines launches their most aggressive status match offer yet, including Flagship Lounge access for members jumping from Delta Silver to American Platinum and beyond. The iconic Park Hyatt Tokyo reopens December 9th after 18 months with wide open award availability and suite upgrades. United upgrades their entire Guam-based fleet to Boeing 737 MAX 8s with enhanced entertainment and eventual Starlink WiFi for their famous island hopper route. Plus, we analyze whether the Amex Business Platinum Card's $895 annual fee is worth it with up to $600 in annual hotel credits, and discuss industry-wide aircraft seat certification delays causing billions in grounded planes.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/Thanks to Hotel Redemptions and Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!Support us - ChaseAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessRakutenBilt RewardsCapital OneRamp
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American Airlines launches their most aggressive status match offer yet, including Flagship Lounge access for members jumping from Delta Silver to American Platinum and beyond. The iconic Park Hyatt Tokyo reopens December 9th after 18 months with wide open award availability and suite upgrades. United upgrades their entire Guam-based fleet to Boeing 737 MAX 8s with enhanced entertainment and eventual Starlink WiFi for their famous island hopper route. Plus, we analyze whether the Amex Business Platinum Card's $895 annual fee is worth it with up to $600 in annual hotel credits, and discuss industry-wide aircraft seat certification delays causing billions in grounded planes.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/Thanks to Hotel Redemptions and Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!Support us - ChaseAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessRakutenBilt RewardsCapital OneRamp
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