EPISODE · Aug 17, 2025 · 8 MIN
✈️ Mortgage Points Hack, AA Labor Drama, and Travel Scam Alerts
from Miles & Points Daily Podcast · host Miles & Points Daily Podcast
Today's episode covers a unique Mesa card program that awards mortgage points without actually paying your mortgage with a credit card, plus American Airlines firing flight attendants over trip incentives and the union's pushback. We discuss concerning travel scams targeting stranded passengers through fake customer service numbers, Air Canada's complete shutdown due to strikes, and Lufthansa's cabin certification delays affecting premium award space. Plus, useful tips on day-use hotel rates, charity mile earning opportunities, and the latest credit card bonus roundups.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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Today's episode covers a unique Mesa card program that awards mortgage points without actually paying your mortgage with a credit card, plus American Airlines firing flight attendants over trip incentives and the union's pushback. We discuss concerning travel scams targeting stranded passengers through fake customer service numbers, Air Canada's complete shutdown due to strikes, and Lufthansa's cabin certification delays affecting premium award space. Plus, useful tips on day-use hotel rates, charity mile earning opportunities, and the latest credit card bonus roundups.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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✈️ Mortgage Points Hack, AA Labor Drama, and Travel Scam Alerts
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