Earn Points on Mortgages, Alaska Devalues, Tallest/Fastest Coaster Opening & Emergency Redemptions

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Episode Description

On this episode of MTM Travel Mark recaps some more travel woes he has encountered including a partner award issue that you need to know about and why National's customer service delivers again. On the theme park side we briefly discuss the new Universal Kids park opening in 2026 plus the tallest/fastest/longest coaster opening in Saudi Arabia. We also discuss how Alaska devalued a popular benefit, how Bilt will finally allow you to earn points on mortgages and why miles & points are great to take some stress out of family emergencies.

• 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel
• 1:05 Using miles & points for the important things
• 7:42 Universal's new theme park opening in 2026
• 10:00 World's tallest/fastest/longest coaster opening in Saudi Arabia
• 15:10 Alaska devalues companion benefit
• 19:28 You can finally earn points for paying your mortgage
• 29:27 Rental car overcharge & National's amazing customer service
• 35:16 Partner award nightmare again - Canceled for schedule change?

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