EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 7 MIN
✈️ Rare 90K Bonus Just Dropped & Airfare Up 21% — Here's How Points Can Save You
from Miles & Points Daily Podcast · host Miles & Points Daily Podcast
A rare 90,000-mile welcome bonus has returned on a popular American Airlines credit card for only the second time ever, and today we break down whether it's worth the annual fee. Capital One is running a limited-time transfer bonus to Qantas that unlocks some surprisingly low redemption rates to a dream destination — but the clock is ticking. American Express just quietly added a major new benefit to two of its business cards that could nearly wipe out an annual fee for many cardholders. U.S. airfare has surged over 21% in just four months, and airline executives are signaling prices won't be coming back down anytime soon. We also cover new Amex Centurion Lounge guest policy changes, a United Airlines labor deal shaking up industry cost structures, and a handful of hotel and dining credits worth activating now.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!Our Free 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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A rare 90,000-mile welcome bonus has returned on a popular American Airlines credit card for only the second time ever, and today we break down whether it's worth the annual fee. Capital One is running a limited-time transfer bonus to Qantas that unlocks some surprisingly low redemption rates to a dream destination — but the clock is ticking. American Express just quietly added a major new benefit to two of its business cards that could nearly wipe out an annual fee for many cardholders. U.S. airfare has surged over 21% in just four months, and airline executives are signaling prices won't be coming back down anytime soon. We also cover new Amex Centurion Lounge guest policy changes, a United Airlines labor deal shaking up industry cost structures, and a handful of hotel and dining credits worth activating now.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!Our Free 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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✈️ Rare 90K Bonus Just Dropped & Airfare Up 21% — Here's How Points Can Save You
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