EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 12 MIN
✈️ Southwest Just Pulled an Accounting Move That Devalued Your Points
from Miles & Points Daily Podcast · host Miles & Points Daily Podcast
Southwest's recent Rapid Rewards devaluation is connected to an accounting strategy with their Chase co-brand deal, shifting how they recognize revenue and directly impacting point values. We also cover United's eye-watering $12,670 status offer, an improved 100,000-point welcome bonus on the Citi Strata Elite card, and new American Express Centurion Lounge restrictions starting in 2026. Plus, wild stories from the skies including passengers who tried to self-upgrade on Turkish Airlines, and United's exciting new premium transcontinental Coastliner aircraft featuring lie-flat business class seats.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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Southwest's recent Rapid Rewards devaluation is connected to an accounting strategy with their Chase co-brand deal, shifting how they recognize revenue and directly impacting point values. We also cover United's eye-watering $12,670 status offer, an improved 100,000-point welcome bonus on the Citi Strata Elite card, and new American Express Centurion Lounge restrictions starting in 2026. Plus, wild stories from the skies including passengers who tried to self-upgrade on Turkish Airlines, and United's exciting new premium transcontinental Coastliner aircraft featuring lie-flat business class seats.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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