Revolutionizing Your Journey: Travel With Points & Miles Quick Hits: More Zil Payroll Woes and More!
In this Quick Hits episode, DeAndre Coke checks in from the stunning Park Hyatt Beaver Creek in Colorado, offering a glimpse into the luxury ski-in/ski-out experience.
He shares the latest on the ongoing Zil Money payroll issues, including frustrations from users unable to process payments via credit card. The episode also covers recent turbulence with Southwest Airlines, from point devaluations to new passenger fees, and how American and Delta are stepping in with status match opportunities. DeAndre closes out by breaking down the new Chase and United card changes, which have sparked conversations around value, fees, and whether these cards still make sense for savvy travelers.
Whether you’re navigating the slopes of travel rewards or reassessing your credit card strategy, this episode delivers timely insights to help you make smarter moves with your points and miles.
Key takeaways:
- Park Hyatt Beaver Creek: A true ski-in/ski-out luxury resort offering a premium travel experience.
- Zil Money Update: The payroll-by-card system experienced downtime, impacting users across multiple platforms.
- Southwest Airlines Devaluation: Points were devalued, and new fees were introduced, frustrating loyal customers.
- Status Match Opportunities: American Airlines and Delta are offering matches for Southwest elites.
- Chase & United Card Changes: Increased annual fees and reduced perks make co-branded cards less valuable.
- Community Insight: Ongoing discussions in the Boldly Go Facebook group reflect traveler concerns and strategies.
- Rewards Program Monitoring: Staying informed is key to adapting to the changing travel rewards landscape.
Resources:
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- This month’s best current card offers
- LTH Online Points & Miles In Depth Course:
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- BoldlyGo Travel With Points & Miles Facebook Group
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