✈️ Marriott Points Could Lose Value Sooner Than You Think — Plus a Chase Card Just Got a Major Upgrade

Hotel owners representing 1,000 Marriott properties are demanding higher reimbursement rates for award stays, which could signal award inflation is coming sooner than expected — and if you're sitting on Bonvoy points, you'll want to hear this. The St. Regis London is officially taking bookings ahead of its highly anticipated 2026 opening, and luxury points redeemers should keep a close eye on award pricing. The EU has finalized updates to EC261 flight compensation rules that are actually better for passengers, including a major new requirement that could put money back in your pocket automatically. Chase just refreshed the Sapphire Preferred with its highest-ever sign-up bonus and several new benefits that make the card more compelling than it's been in years. Plus, a Priority Pass guest fee trap catching Venture X cardholders off guard, and a meaningful way to donate unused United miles to families in need.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