Is The $895 Amex Platinum Card Too Expensive?
Miles to Go - Travel Tips, News & Reviews You Can't Afford to Miss!
Release Date: 09/24/2025
Marrakesh Tips & Tricks
Miles to Go - Travel Tips, News & Reviews You Can't Afford to Miss!
Thanks to Thrifty Traveler for sponsoring this episode! Visit and use code GO20 to save $20 on annual memberships. On this weekās Miles to Go podcast, powered by our friends at Thrifty Traveler, Ed is just back from a whirlwind 18-hour stop in Marrakesh and Richard is finally back in the co-host chair. Ed breaks down what itās really like to stay in a riad inside the Medina, how chaotic (or not) the souks feel, and whether Morocco deserves a spot on your must-visit list. Then the guys pivot into a big batch of Bilt news: the now-official Rakuten partnership and what it could mean to...
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Hiltonās New Elite Tier & Reward Impacts of the Visa/MC Settlement
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Thanks to Thrifty Traveler for sponsoring this episode! Visit and use code GO20 to save $20 on annual memberships. Coming to you from Lisbon, Portugal šµš¹āwith Julian Keel of PointsPath sitting in for Richard Kerr. This week we dig into the rumored new Hilton elite tier (80 nights / ~$18,000 in spend), whether it actually āmakes the juice worth the squeeze,ā and what benefits would have to look like to matter. We also unpack the Visa/Mastercard settlement with merchantsācould lower interchange and card acceptance rules change points & miles (or raise fares)? Plus: Uber...
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Rapid-fire Travel Topics: The Government Shutdown, Best Business Credit Cards, and More!
Miles to Go - Travel Tips, News & Reviews You Can't Afford to Miss!
Thanks to Thrifty Traveler for sponsoring this episode! Visit ThriftyTraveler.com/Premium and use code GO20 to save $20 on annual memberships. On this weekās Miles to Go episode ā powered by Thrifty Traveler ā Ed and Richard are diving into the potential government shutdown and asking: will TSA or the FAA melt down before our next show? Richardās fresh off a trip to Toronto and shares what itās really like flying Porter Airlines into Billy Bishop Airport. The guys also tackle: ā¢ šŗ JetBlueās future ā Is a merger with United, Alaska, or Southwest on the horizon? ā¢ š...
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Is American's New Credit Card Worth It?
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Thanks to Thrifty Traveler for sponsoring this episode! Visit and use code GO20 to save $20 on annual memberships. This week on the Miles to Go podcast, weāre breaking down some recent travel and announcements, including: š Amtrak - Is it worth it in the Northeast? šØ Resorts World Vegas - Ed's favorite spot to stay on the Strip š Bilt Cash - Bilt's replacement for Milestone Rewards šø Venmo Integration - Earn points when you pay friends āļø Etihad Rent Day Transfer Bonus š³ American's new AAdvantage Globe Mastercard If you enjoy the podcast, I hope youāll take a...
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Breaking Down the Hyatt Card's Innovative Sign-Up Bonus
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On this weekās episode of Miles to Go Podcast: š° Disneyland vs. Disney World ā VIP tour impressions, Oogie Boogie Bash thoughts, and Halloween candy overload š« United 737 MAX 8 ā Why Richard says ānever againā after a rough transcon š¦ Bilt x GoPuff ā What the new Bilt Home Delivery partnership means for your points šØ Hyattās new elite promo ā Double nights through Jan 2026 for new credit card holders š§³ Marriottās latest offer ā Is 2,025 points per stay worth your time? šŗ JetBlue loyalty cuts ā Fewer perks, bad timingā¦ what are they thinking? ...
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10 Rapid-Fire Travel Topics in 30 Minutes!
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After an epic weekend at Disneyland with the Slack community, Ed and Richard are backāand theyāre covering 10 hot topics in under 30 minutes, Pardon the Interruption style. š§³ Topics include: 1. āļø Etihad's new partnership with Bilt 2. šØ Are hotel promos dead in 2025? 3. š Is the Delta Shake Shack burger the least-worst meal in the sky? 4. š³ Whatās the best co-brand credit card right now? 5.š§āāļø Is Southwest boarding chaos here to stay? 6. š Will TSA or air traffic control disruptions ruin fall travel? 7. šØ First thoughts on Hiltonās new Outset...
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She Spent $50,000 on a Credit Card ā Was It Worth It?
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This week on The Miles to Go Podcast, Ed is back home (for now) and joined by Summer Hull from The Points Guy for a lively deep dive into credit cards, elite status, and travel strategy. Summer opens up about her bold moveācharging $50,000 on her United cardāand breaks down whether it was a smart play or a little bit crazy. We get into how that decision helped her earn United Platinum status, plus how she maximized bonus awards and upgrades along the way. Ed also shares an update on his long-running Capital One credit card drama, which (finally!) has a resolution, and reveals which...
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Is Travel Demand Slowing Down in 2025?
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This week on Miles to Go, we break down several wild developments across the travel world alongside Julian Kheel of Points Path! Topics include: ā¢ Sweet biz-class deal to Africaāhow we found it and why it was a no-brainer. ā¢ American Airlines joins the touchless TSA PreCheck gameāwhat it is and why you should care. ā¢ Southwestās radical shift: introducing checked bag fees and removing same-day changes for elites. ā¢ Solo traveler surcharge? A few airlines rolled out (then pulled back) pricing that charges solo travelers more than pairsāhereās whatās really happening. ...
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Is The $895 Amex Platinum Card Too Expensive?
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This week on the Miles to Go Podcast, Ed and Richard are actually both home for once. š§ Topics this week include: ā¢ Booking economy vs. business for long-haul flights ā¢ TSA PreCheck Touchless confusion ā¢ Booking your wife in economy or business on international flights ā¢ Universal Orlando coaster tragedy ā¢ Amex Platinum & Business Platinum changes ā¢ Deltaās newest international routes Ed Correction: The Fine Hotels & Resorts credits are available to use for one-night stays. If you enjoy the podcast, I hope youāll take a moment to . That helps us...
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Breaking Down Citi's New Credit Card And Ed's A Dork
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This week, Ed and Richard discuss the latest travel topics of the week, including: Reflections on 9/11 Aviation fun at DorkFest Citi's new Strata Elite Credit Card, with 1:1 American Airlines transfers Hilton's crazy devaluation Wild brand shakeups at the Thompson brand An update on Ed's Capital One lockout If you enjoy the podcast, I hope youāll take a moment to . That helps us grow our audience! If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community. Join me and other travel experts for informative...
info_outlineThis week on the Miles to Go Podcast, Ed and Richard are actually both home for once.
š§ Topics this week include:
ā¢ Booking economy vs. business for long-haul flights
ā¢ TSA PreCheck Touchless confusion
ā¢ Booking your wife in economy or business on international flights
ā¢ Universal Orlando coaster tragedy
ā¢ Amex Platinum & Business Platinum changes
ā¢ Deltaās newest international routes
Ed Correction: The Fine Hotels & Resorts credits are available to use for one-night stays.
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