EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 7 MIN
✈️ Chase Sapphire Just Changed the Game — And Your Hyatt Strategy May Need a Rethink
from Miles & Points Daily Podcast · host Miles & Points Daily Podcast
The Chase Sapphire Preferred just got a major refresh with a record-tying 100,000-point welcome bonus, but there's a critical change to Hyatt transfers that could affect how you use your Ultimate Rewards points. Amex Platinum holders are also on the clock with a key Saks Fifth Avenue credit expiring June 30th, along with several other quarterly credits about to reset. On the hotel side, boutique brand Palisociety is joining Marriott Bonvoy's Design Hotels portfolio, opening up exciting new redemption options for points enthusiasts. Delta SkyMiles has relaunched its popular MQD-earning promotion for hotel and rental car bookings, while Qantas officially announced its historic nonstop Sydney to London Project Sunrise route launching in 2027. Plus, a new Chase Sapphire Lounge is headed to Miami International Airport and KLM's new A350 is arriving sooner than expected — with a surprising twist.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!Our Travel Tools:Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matchesAward Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals dropFriday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error faresFlight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait timesFlight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availabilitySeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & qualitySupport us - ChaseChase BusinessAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessBilt RewardsCapital OneRampRakuten
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The Chase Sapphire Preferred just got a major refresh with a record-tying 100,000-point welcome bonus, but there's a critical change to Hyatt transfers that could affect how you use your Ultimate Rewards points. Amex Platinum holders are also on the clock with a key Saks Fifth Avenue credit expiring June 30th, along with several other quarterly credits about to reset. On the hotel side, boutique brand Palisociety is joining Marriott Bonvoy's Design Hotels portfolio, opening up exciting new redemption options for points enthusiasts. Delta SkyMiles has relaunched its popular MQD-earning promotion for hotel and rental car bookings, while Qantas officially announced its historic nonstop Sydney to London Project Sunrise route launching in 2027. Plus, a new Chase Sapphire Lounge is headed to Miami International Airport and KLM's new A350 is arriving sooner than expected — with a surprising twist.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!Our Travel Tools:Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matchesAward Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals dropFriday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error faresFlight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait timesFlight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availabilitySeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & qualitySupport us - ChaseChase BusinessAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessBilt RewardsCapital OneRampRakuten
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✈️ Chase Sapphire Just Changed the Game — And Your Hyatt Strategy May Need a Rethink
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