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This week’s Quick Hits opens with a recap of DeAndre and Taryn’s trip through Cappadocia, Malta, and Zurich, including finally getting to experience Cappadocia’s famous hot air balloons before flying out to Malta. DeAndre also follows up on the recent Aeroplan episode with an important listener clarification about schedule changes, including how much flexibility travelers may actually have when trying to modify an award itinerary after an airline changes the schedule.
From there, DeAndre covers a packed week in points and miles news. Amex has launched some of its highest Delta SkyMiles card offers yet; US Bank added Avianca LifeMiles as its fifth transfer partner; and Rove added Copa ConnectMiles with a limited-time 40% transfer bonus, opening up some interesting Star Alliance redemption opportunities. There’s also a targeted Accor status offer, an improved DoorDash benefit for Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders, Alaska’s chance to win 1 million Atmos Rewards points, and a long list of September transfer bonuses from Citi, Amex, Chase, Rove, and Capital One.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Cappadocia, Malta and Zurich Trip Recap
(00:48) Important Aeroplan Schedule Change Clarification
(02:40) Amex Launches Huge Delta SkyMiles Card Offers
(03:40) US Bank Adds Avianca LifeMiles as a Transfer Partner
(03:52) Rove Adds Copa ConnectMiles With a 40% Transfer Bonus
(05:12) Accor's Targeted Elite Status Offer Through 2027
(06:02) Chase Sapphire Reserve Improves Its DoorDash Credit
(06:37) Win 1 Million Alaska Atmos Rewards Points
(07:17) September's Best Points Transfer Bonuses
(08:18) Labor Day Weekend and Closing Thoughts
Key takeaways:
- Aeroplan Schedule Changes: A listener clarification highlights that changing destinations after a schedule change may depend on the size of the change and the agent handling the request.
- Huge Delta Card Offers: Amex has rolled out elevated Delta SkyMiles offers, including business card bonuses reaching as high as 200,000 miles.
- US Bank Adds LifeMiles: Avianca LifeMiles becomes US Bank’s fifth airline transfer partner at a 1:1 ratio.
- Rove Adds Copa: Rove now transfers 1:1 to Copa ConnectMiles, with a 40% bonus through September 30.
- Copa Sweet Spots: ConnectMiles can unlock Star Alliance awards, including potential value on United Polaris and business class to Europe.
- Accor Status Offer: Targeted members can receive complimentary ALL Silver status for 90 days and potentially extend it through 2027 after three qualifying nights.
- Sapphire Reserve DoorDash: Starting October 1, the card’s monthly DoorDash value increases from $25 to $35.
- 1 Million Atmos Points: Alaska Airlines is giving one winner 1 million Atmos Rewards points through a new sweepstakes.
- September Transfer Bonuses: Multiple bonuses are available across Citi, Amex, Chase, Rove, and Capital One.
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