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Hyatt Elite Carveouts, US Bank's 4% Mistake, Hotel Ice Hack, Up to 185K Bonvoy & Debit Rewards Cards

Mar 19, 2025
The show kicks off with a chaotic champagne-popping incident mid-flight, raising safety eyebrows. Listeners hear about a disastrous Air India experience and the irritating decline of Hyatt’s elite perks. The conversation shifts to lucrative Marriott Bonvoy card offers, boasting up to 185K points. A spotlight shines on US Bank's overly generous 4% cash back card that seems too good to be true. Clever hotel hacks, like maximizing ice machine usage, are shared, alongside news about exciting new debit reward cards.
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ANECDOTE

Champagne on a Plane

  • A woman celebrated on a flight by popping champagne.
  • This raised concerns about TSA security and airplane pressure.
ANECDOTE

Air India Toilet Trouble

  • An Air India flight returned to Chicago after toilets malfunctioned due to passengers flushing blankets and other items.
  • This sparked discussion about varying toilet designs and passenger behavior.
INSIGHT

Southwest's Identity Crisis

  • Southwest Airlines' recent changes, including adopting basic economy and removing free bags, eliminate their differentiation.
  • This raises questions about their long-term loyalty strategy.
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