TMT News - Marriott Bonvoyed in Reverse, AA's Strict New Rules, Caesars Diamond Lost Alaska 100K & Downgrading!

Twenty Minute Travel News has now joined the MtM Podcast feed! You can catch this show each week right here in addition to the regular MtM Travel podcast or watch both shows on Youtube!  Episode Description This week a number of stories broke including the death of Caesars Diamond status via the Wyndham Business Earner card. What does this change mean and what are your alternatives to gaining Caesars Diamond status now that the Wyndham option is gone.   We also discuss AA's strict new rules for removing passengers and why they could mean a better overall experience. Other topics discussed include: Alaska's huge 100K offer, Sapphire Preferred 60K + $300 ending, Hyatt's AI expansion, Marriott's soft landing, how Choice is improving and why Hertz called the police on yet another customer.   Episode Guide 0:00 Hertz calls the police on a customer…again 0:44 Hyatt's insane all-inclusive expansion continues 2:13 Is there any value with Hyatt's all-inclusive options? 3:35 AA limiting flight attendant power to remove passengers 6:53 Sapphire Preferred 60K + $300 offer ending soon 7:42 Alaska's unprecedented 100K targeted card offers 9:40 Should you cancel that card? Why downgrading is a powerful strategy 12:17 Marriott Bonvoy soft landing returns 14:40 Choice Hotels makes enhancements including increased booking window 17:08 Caesars Diamond via Wyndham Business Earner is dead 19:35 Cool "S" - The largest indoor waterpark/rainforest in the world Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected].  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License