Wynn pays $130M, Rio Phase 2, MGM/Marriott transfers, Virgin Steals EDC, New Venetian status match and more! The post Wynn Las Vegas Pays $130M, Venetian Status Match, Virgin Steals EDC, Rio Phase 2 & Inside Brightline appeared first on Miles to Memories.

The changing landscape of miles & points, Chicago Seminars, behind our content, some changes for the show & getting sick from too much water? The post Changing Landscape, Behind Our Content & Chicago Seminars with Mark Ostermann appeared first on Miles to Memories.

A strike avoided, an engine fire, and new routes as we hit another arbitrary milestone.

It seems like we report a new loyalty program devaluation each week. Awards cost more, fees go up, etc.. But the U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wants that to stop, sending letters to America’s 4 largest airlines demanding information about loyalty program devaluations. In this Coffee Break episode, we’ll discuss...

A new twin towers development with amusements is coming, Shania is going away, Trop demo drone, Venetian construction update, Las Vegas Art Museum and how the U2 Sphere movie looks. The post Vegas Twin Towers, New Art Museum, Venetian Update, Trop Demo Drone, Pirate Bar & Bally’s Is Back! appeared...

We love Chase Ultimate Rewards primarily because of the ability to transfer to partners (and we specifically love the ability to transfer to Hyatt.) Chase Ultimate Rewards is actually one of the best ways to get Hyatt points, in fact. We’ll talk more about amassing Chase Ultimate Rewards (and why...

You can read more about the World of Hyatt Business card here or listen to this episode of Card Talk to hear a quick but useful summary on the World of Hyatt Business card. Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps...

Another week, with plenty of random thoughts from the guys…

JetBlue is out with an opportunity to earn status for 3 months by matching from Delta, United, American Airlines, or Alaska elite status. Don’t worry if you don’t have status in any of those yet – in this episode we’ll also talk about how to get some of these statuses...

Hyatt’s elite program can be really valuable – for instance when you reach certain milestones you can get valuable perks, and there’s multiple ways of reaching those milestones. In this episode, Greg and Nick debate the best way of getting there. Watch the full episode below, or listen on your...

The 777X is back on the ground, while an IFC vendor goes under and a couple airlines have operational issued. But it isn't all bad news…

Bellagio Fighting rumors, are casinos being misleading, popular art at risk, Janet Jackson residency and another movie studio coming to Las Vegas. The post Bellagio Fights Rumors, “000” Roulette Controversy, New Movie Studio, Sphere Losses & 1983 Timelapse appeared first on Miles to Memories.

Late 2023, Alaska Airlines announced that it planned to acquire Hawaiian Airlines and just last week, the DOJ allowed the merger to move ahead. Today, we’ll talk about how to prepare for this “wedding” between programs. Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can...

Navigating flight delays, the explosion of the cruise industry and anatomy of Shawn's recent trip including flights, hotels and things to see in Seattle, Spokane and the amazing Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The post Navigating Flight Delays, Cruise Industry Boom & Anatomy Of A Trip – Seattle, Spokane & Coeur d’Alene appeared...