This Week in Points and Travel

Mar 08 2024 16 ep. 16 mins 1
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Welcome to This Week in Points and Travel. I am your host JP Buffet. This is a weekly podcast dedicated to talking about various topics related to travel and travel rewards.

We will cover topics ranging from interesting to the craziest stories of the week, and sometimes taking a deeper dive into topics surrounding traveling and ways to do it. 

This podcast grew out of my interest in leveraging points and other currencies with the sole focus on traveling and creating memories that will last forever. Overtime this goal has transformed into a general interest in all things related to exploring the world around us. 

If you are interested in learning the latest news about travel destinations, airlines, transit, hotels and more, or you are just a points and miles junky, this is definitely the podcast for you. 

Come on and join the fam.

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Hyatt's New Vegas Gamble

Mar 08 2024 13 mins  
In this episode, we talk about Hyatt Devaluations and new gameplan for Las Vegas, rumors of Delta changing the "Bag on Time Guarantee", and United's Touchless ID for TSA Precheck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Increased Checked Bags Fees and More Stories

Feb 27 2024 18 mins  
In this episode, we are talking about the increase in airline checked bag fees, points promotions from Hyatt, a nearing of the Chase Marriott Bold, and we will be finishing off with my thoughts on the Delta Platinum changes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BILT Capturing Them All and More Stories.

Nov 12 2023 19 mins  
BILT adds Marriott as another transfer partner on their quest to catch them all. AirBnB tries their hand at being a hotel website, at least in NYC, JetBlue Avios? Qatar Airways allowing for their Avios to be used for JetBlue Flights. We end with the TPG awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MINT SHUTTING DOWN: Popular Budget App Gone in 2024 and More Stories

Nov 05 2023 17 mins  
The popular budgeting app Mint is coming to an end in 2024. The DOJ is taking JetBlue to Trial over the Spirit Merger. Southwest unveils their bag tracking feature to customers. Finally, American Airlines is eyeing status matches with Delta and United's most elite customers. Those stores on This Week in Points and Travel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information

JetBlue Wants to Ban KLM in New York

Oct 29 2023 12 mins  
JetBlue wants KLM out of New York if they can't stay in Amsterdam. A JetBlue plane in New York's JFK leaned back when letting passengers off. A bear enters a St. Regis in Aspen and attacks a security guard. Uber takes off to the sky with new Uber Balloons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DELTA can LEARN from HILTON and more stories [This Week in Points and Travel]

Oct 22 2023 16 mins  
Delta can learn a thing or two about customer satisfaction from Hilton. Choice unable to buy Wyndham, this time. TAP Air Portugal is joining the American Express Network. And, how the aviation industry can help customers rediscover the joy of travel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AmEx Business Gold Fee INCREASE and WEAK Credits and More Stories [This Week in Points + Travel]

Oct 15 2023 22 mins  
The Amex Business Gold is Increasing its Fee early next year. The Future of Aviation with Battery Powered Planes, and CFPB going after Credit Card Rewards. All stories coming up on This Week in Points and Travel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Excess Crowding in Athens [This week in Points + Travel]

Aug 06 2023 19 mins  
On this week in points and travel, Greece is trying to save a 2500 year old monument by reducing the number of tourist that can visit it. Visa, the payment network, is in a battle against surcharges charges. The European Union is requiring all "Visa-Free" nations to register with them when entering the Euro-zone. And a viral TikTok video has a joke that doesn't land. These stories

1,000 Workers Go on Strike at London Gatwick Airport [This Week in Points + Travel] Ep 8

Jul 24 2023 19 mins  
In this episode of "This Week in Points and Travel", the newest scam has people using google to change the phone numbers to many popular airlines, potentially costing customers thousands. Breeze Airways expanding to new routes from Fort Myers, Florida. 1,000 workers at LGW airport in London prepare to strike. The end of the Northeast Alliance between JetBlue and American Airlines a

I am STUCK in AMEX Popup Jail [This Week in Points + Travel] - Ep 7

Jul 16 2023 23 mins  
On this weeks episode, JP Buffet is stuck in Popup Jail with American Express. We also talk about how Marriott is being sued for its surcharge fee practices. Plus, Delta Airlines is increasing profits and its fares. Finally, we talk about how Hyatt and MGM are ending their partnership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.