This Week in Points and Travel

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.