EPISODE · Apr 6, 2025 · 5 MIN
✈️ Avis's Impossible 40K Mile Charge, Amex Gold 100K Bonus & Southwest's Carry-On Chaos
from Miles & Points Daily Podcast · host Miles & Points Daily Podcast
Today's episode covers a shocking Avis rental car error where a customer was charged for driving 40,000 miles in just 5 days. We discuss American Express increasing their Business Gold Card welcome bonus to an impressive 100,000 Membership Rewards points. Southwest Airlines is preparing to implement checked bag fees while not enforcing carry-on size limits, likely creating overhead bin chaos. Other stories include a traveler's deportation despite valid status, American Airlines quietly retiring planes, and a Singapore Airlines passenger being jailed for inappropriate behavior toward flight staff.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!
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Today's episode covers a shocking Avis rental car error where a customer was charged for driving 40,000 miles in just 5 days. We discuss American Express increasing their Business Gold Card welcome bonus to an impressive 100,000 Membership Rewards points. Southwest Airlines is preparing to implement checked bag fees while not enforcing carry-on size limits, likely creating overhead bin chaos. Other stories include a traveler's deportation despite valid status, American Airlines quietly retiring planes, and a Singapore Airlines passenger being jailed for inappropriate behavior toward flight staff.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!
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✈️ Avis's Impossible 40K Mile Charge, Amex Gold 100K Bonus & Southwest's Carry-On Chaos
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