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MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!

MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!

De: Shawn Coomer & Mark Ostermann
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The fun side of miles, points and travel! Hosted by Shawn Coomer and Mark Ostermann, MTM Travel dives into the points hobby & the lifestyle of travel with topical conversations and plenty of laughs along the way. Mark & Shawn have a combined 18 years of experience covering these topics on Miles to Memories and Travel on Points and are cohosts of the popular MtM Vegas Youtube Show on the Miles to Memories Vegas channel. They also host the 20 Minute Travel news show on this same feed where you can keep up with the latest deals, news and happenings.Copyright 2019-2023 ESR Media, LLC Ciencias Sociales Escritos y Comentarios sobre Viajes
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  • Amex Platinum Refresh Leak, Chase Loses A Big Partner, Southwest Anger & Wild Travel Attractions!

    Amex Platinum Refresh Leak, Chase Loses A Big Partner, Southwest Anger & Wild Travel Attractions!
    Aug 18 2025

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    Episode Description

    This week American Express accidentally leaked some of the new benefits that Platinum cardholders can enjoy when the cards get their refresh next month. We know the fees are going up for both the personal and business Amex Platinum, but what are they adding and is this leaked benefit good enough to justify keeping the card or will they have to do more? In other news Chase is sunsetting their popular Sapphire Reserve 100K + $500 offer while at the same time losing on of their bigger transfer partners. Has Chase dropped the ball in the transfer partner realm? We also talk about some crazy and unique attractions from around the world and how the new Southwest continues to anger customers. Episode Guide
    • 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel
    • 0:22 Travel plans blown up!
    • 5:22 The new Southwest continues to go viral
    • 8:54 Big Amex leak - What’s coming to the Platinum card next month?
    • 12:55 Is the new Amex Platinum FHR benefit as good as it sounds?
    • 17:25 Chase loses a big transfer partner - Time to make some moves?
    • 24:46 Sapphire Reserve 100K + $500 ending date announced
    • 27:39 Crazy Chinese tourist attraction + wild things around the world

    Links

    • Italy waterpark - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EcP3uACvszQ
    • Plat leak - https://travel-on-points.com/amex-platinum-fhr-credit/
    • Chinese conveyor - https://youtube.com/shorts/UTmiMTh0TXU?si=7wT65NCX6tB8HOtF
    • Chase losing a partner - https://travel-on-points.com/chase-ultimate-rewards-transfers-to-emirates-ending/
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    34 m
  • Chase's Unexpected Gift, AA/Hyatt Matches Return, Child Bucket Lists & No Good Deed Goes Unpunished!

    Chase's Unexpected Gift, AA/Hyatt Matches Return, Child Bucket Lists & No Good Deed Goes Unpunished!
    Aug 11 2025

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    Episode Description

    This week Chase surprised some of their top cardholders with a perk that is unadvertised. Why don't we get more of this kind of stuff? We also discuss: how to check if you are targeted for an AA/Hyatt match, whether those matches are worth pursuing, our childhood bucket lists, the melancholy of travel & time plus Shawn discusses his big passport mistake. Episode Guide
    • 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel
    • 8:35 No good deed goes unpunished
    • 10:10 EV Rebates going away - Is now the time to look at a lease deal?
    • 13:21 The melancholy of time & travel
    • 17:16 Chase’s unexpected Aeroplan 5K bonus for Sapphire Reserve
    • 19:54 Air Canada is a surprising airline
    • 22:16 Hyatt and AA bring back targeted status matches
    • 27:11 Pursuing AA status through spend - Is it worth it?
    • 29:12 China trip planning follow up - Awards still haven’t recovered
    • 33:23 Shawn’s passport conundrum
    • 37:28 Achieving the inner child’s bucket list
    Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.

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    47 m
  • Hyatt Brands Explode, Death of Lifetime Loyalty, Battling Viral Travel Hacks & United's Cool Sale!

    Hyatt Brands Explode, Death of Lifetime Loyalty, Battling Viral Travel Hacks & United's Cool Sale!
    Aug 4 2025

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    Episode Description

    This week Citi finally brought their new premium credit card to market. While many of the leaks were true, does this card measure up to its competition and will it drive further loyalty. Plus Citi added transfers from ThankYou to American Airlines, but is it as good as it sounds and will it drive sign-ups for this card? Most importantly should you get it? Joe Cheung also joins us to discuss his recent near miss on a welcome offer and how he still managed to save it. Are grace periods a thing? We also discuss international tipping culture as Americans and how we may be expected to tip when traveling even if locals aren't. Episode Guide
    • 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel
    • 1:27 Royal Caribbean battling back - Loophole closed for viral hack
    • 9:26 Why the future of cruise loyalty says a lot about where we are heading
    • 15:35 Hyatt’s Brand Explorer grows to 7 free nights and 35 brands!
    • 21:55 How hotel design has evolved & why it isn’t always good
    • 31:05 United’s cardholder award sale - Tahiti anyone?
    • 33:45 Ninja tricks - Stacking deals/perks for a VIP tripCiti Strata Elite - https://www.citi.com/credit-cards/citi-strata-elite-credit-card
    Royal Caribbean drinks - https://www.cruisehive.com/royal-caribbean-tightens-policy-on-drink-package/182785 United sale - https://travel-on-points.com/united-credit-cardmembers-award-sale/ Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.

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    42 m
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