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Hyatt's Casino Bonanza, United's New Hotness, Chase Sapphire 100K Online & More Bad Southwest News!

Apr 2, 2025
22:41

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Episode Description

This week Chase & United launched all new revamped credit cards top to bottom. In addition to increased welcome offers they raised the prices on their annual fees and added a bunch of other perks. Should you pick up one of the new Chase United cards and which offer is best? Plus how should you deal with the new "coupons" they offer.   In other news Southwest's new pricing is coming online and the news isn't good. With fare buckets and lower overall values it isn't the best move but there are some sweet spots you should know about. Other topics discussed include: crazy $89 NYC hotel room, the longest walking airports, Chase Sapphire Preferred 100K online, Hyatt's new casino promo, why high annual fees aren't all bad and how you can drive on part of the Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix circuit.   Episode Guide
  • 0:00 Swanky NYC $89 hotel room
  • 0:50 The longest and shortest walking airports
  • 3:03 Diving into Southwest’s new award pricing - New fare buckets?
  • 4:40 What is the value of Rapid Rewards now & best award redemptions?
  • 7:14 United and Chase’s huge relaunch - New cards, bonuses and coupons!
  • 9:53 Which new United card offer is the best to pickup?
  • 11:44 Chase Sapphire Preferred 100K going online soon?
  • 13:21 Hilton gift card mess continues & “hack” to cash them out
  • 15:15 Hyatt’s new casino promo - Earn bonus points on every night
  • 17:11 $10K in credit card annual fees & why that might not be a bad thing
  • 20:57 Cool S - LV Grand Prix Plaza - Drive on the F1 course

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