Episode Details

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Southwest just dropped its biggest Rapid Rewards overhaul yet, and the credit card shortcut to the Companion Pass is officially on its way out, along with the A-List names. We react to what it means for anyone still chasing the pass, plus a rumored Amex Platinum change that could make the hotel credit a lot harder to use. Hyatt finally lets you transfer points online, Lululemon appears to be blocking gift cards from triggering the Platinum credit, and Citi now tells you before you apply for a Strata card whether you will get the bonus. Plus early data points suggest new Discover cardholders may be getting their Capital One Offers doubled. Did Southwest just break your heart? Let us know in the comments.

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel
• 0:25 Southwest Drops Big Changes (Preview)
• 0:55 Hyatt Points Transfers Finally Go Online
• 4:40 Lululemon Shuts Down the Gift Card Play
• 7:13 Citi's New Bonus Eligibility Pop-Up
• 9:14 Bank of America's 1,000 Contractors & $1.2B Fine
• 11:11 Melio: $230 Gift Card After a $500 Payment
• 11:49 Discover Could Double Your Capital One Offers
• 14:19 Amex Platinum's Rumored Hotel Credit Downgrade
• 16:20 Is the $895 Platinum Still Worth It?
• 19:04 Southwest's 2027 Rapid Rewards Overhaul
• 21:27 Why Rename A-List to Silver, Gold & Platinum?
• 23:57 The Dark Side of the Companion Pass
• 26:03 Final Thoughts

Links

• Hyatt transfers - https://storefront.points.com/world-of-hyatt/sso/mv-delegate/free-transfer?
• Lululemon Amex - https://milestomemories.com/75-lululemon-amex-platinum-credit/
• Citi pop-up - https://milestomemories.com/citi-adds-welcome-bonus-eligibility-pop-up-for-strata-applications/
• Discover Capital One Offers - https://milestomemories.com/discover-cashback-match-includes-capital-one-offers/
• Amex FHR rumors - https://milestomemories.com/amex-platinum-may-add-2-night-minimum-for-fhr-credit/
• Southwest overhaul - https://www.swamedia.com/news-and-stories/news-release/more-to-love-from-rapid-rewards-southwest-airlines-expands-rewards-redemption-an-MCKCBGY5Z2SNF7DJLTVF253RMDIU

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