MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel! More Bad Chase Rules, Grand Hyatt Playa, Don't Overlook Accor & Korean Air Miles Problem!
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Jul 7, 2025 JetBlue celebrates its 25th birthday with a promotion offering up to 350K bonus miles, but is it worth the effort? Chase’s new Sapphire Business card comes with stricter rules and some surprising 'bank errors' in favor of customers. A dive into Korean Air reveals challenges with redeeming miles and booking flights. The advantages of transferring points to Accor gain attention, while a review of the Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen highlights its upcoming all-inclusive shift and compares it to Cancun's offerings.
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Chase Referral Program Changes
- Refer only new Chase business customers for referrals to earn bonuses after October.
- Expect referral bonuses to drop significantly due to new Chase rules.
Korean Air Miles Dilemma
- Shawn faces a dilemma using 80,000 Korean Air miles for first class from Chicago.
- He debates whether to fly separately or make his friend fly out of Chicago with him.
Accor Points Transfer Value
- Citi ThankYou to Accor transfer bonus yields a high point value.
- Accor points can be used flexibly to reduce hotel rates or even restaurant bills.