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  • Disney Drinking Inflation, Abrupt Card Shutdown, Dangers of Fintech, Easy 15K & Transfer Devals!

    Disney Drinking Inflation, Abrupt Card Shutdown, Dangers of Fintech, Easy 15K & Transfer Devals!
    2025/12/15

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    Episode Description

    On this episode of MTM Travel Mark returns to recap his Thanksgiving family adventure to London and Paris. From flights to hotels and what to do, he covers his unique perspective on these two iconic cities. Shawn also recaps this weekend's MTM Diamond meetup in San Antonio and the two contemplate whether big family trips are worth it.
    • 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel
    • 0:24 Disney drinking around the world inflation
    • 6:14 The rush to visit Saudi Arabia?
    • 9:10 The spouse trip - Another side benefit of miles & points
    • 11:50 Mark's upcoming solo trip to the Azores
    • 16:18 1:1 transfer partners - Going to become a thing of the past?
    • 23:17 How to rarn an easy 15K+
    • 26:00 The dangers of Fintech? Mesa card abruptly shuts down
    • 28:25 What are Fintech cards and how do they differ from traditional credit cards?
    • 32:10 Why does Bilt get so much coverage and are they different?
    • 35:15 The moves towards earning points on mortgages
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    38 分
  • Thanksgiving to Europe, San Antonio Impresses, Visiting Ted Lasso & The Forgotten Paris Hyatt!

    Thanksgiving to Europe, San Antonio Impresses, Visiting Ted Lasso & The Forgotten Paris Hyatt!
    2025/12/08

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    Episode Description

    On this episode of MTM Travel Mark returns to recap his Thanksgiving family adventure to London and Paris. From flights to hotels and what to do, he covers his unique perspective on these two iconic cities. Shawn also recaps this weekend's MTM Diamond meetup in San Antonio and the two contemplate whether big family trips are worth it.
    • 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel
    • 0:32 Recapping the MTM Diamond meetup in San Antonio
    • 4:25 Airline seat picking hack
    • 7:57 Frontier's interest on board credit card offer
    • 11:12 Flying AA Business to London on Thanksgiving
    • 17:00 Exploring London, takeaways and the tube
    • 22:55 Mark's favorite things in London
    • 27:29 Visiting Ted Lasso & the chunnel
    • 31:27 Hyatt Regency Paris review - Underrated?
    • 36:44 Galavanting around Paris, Louvre and other things to see
    • 44:42 Paris vs. London and final takeaways
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    54 分
  • Family Travel Social Media Trap, The Traveler's Disconnect & World's Largest Cruise Ship Review!

    Family Travel Social Media Trap, The Traveler's Disconnect & World's Largest Cruise Ship Review!
    2025/12/01

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    Episode Description

    On this episode of MTM Travel Joe Cheung joins Shawn to catch up on some travel happenings. During the show Joe discusses and reviews his time on the world's largest cruise ship. It has a lot to do, but is Star of the Seas worth the premium price? We also discuss: post Thanksgiving, the traveler's dilemma, Paris vibes and the social media trap all traveling parents fall into.
    • 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel
    • 0:32 The blessing/curse of traveling with extended family
    • 6:15 Traveling with travelers vs. non-travelers
    • 15:04 How travel planning falls on "us"
    • 19:48 Trip planning for Paris/London - What to do?
    • 25:55 Chase finally ads lifetime language - Big restriction!
    • 30:40 Being a good customer to the banks?
    • 36:57 Hyatt's weird Guest of Honor technological quirk

    Links

    • Joe Cheung - https://www.youtube.com/@disneydeciphered
    • https://www.instagram.com/asthejoeflies/?hl=en
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    38 分
  • Chase's Huge New Restrictions, Hyatt's Tech Gremlin, London/Paris Planning & A Traveler's Stress!

    Chase's Huge New Restrictions, Hyatt's Tech Gremlin, London/Paris Planning & A Traveler's Stress!
    2025/11/24

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    Episode Description

    On this episode of MTM Travel Mark discusses his upcoming extended family trip to London and Paris. We discuss how all of the trip planning falls to the traveler, how it becomes so stressful and why technology is making it harder for the non-traveler. What is on the books for the Paris/London trip, what makes those cities great and why do we put up with family trips if they are so stressful? In other news Chase dropped the hammer finally with the addition of restrictive lifetime language on several popular cards. As churning becomes more difficult with these new rules is it time to contemplate whether or not you are a good customer to the banks? We also discuss: Hyatt's Guest of Honor tech gremlin on last minute bookings and what you can do about it. Enjoy!
    • 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel
    • 0:32 The blessing/curse of traveling with extended family
    • 6:15 Traveling with travelers vs. non-travelers
    • 15:04 How travel planning falls on "us"
    • 19:48 Trip planning for Paris/London - What to do?
    • 25:55 Chase finally ads lifetime language - Big restriction!
    • 30:40 Being a good customer to the banks?
    • 36:57 Hyatt's weird Guest of Honor technological quirk

    Links

    • Chase lifetime language - https://www.doctorofcredit.com/chase-ink-preferred-business-card-now-includes-once-per-lifetime-language/
    • https://www.doctorofcredit.com/chase-adds-restrictive-language-to-ink-cash-ink-unlimited-cards/
    • Hyatt Guest of Honor - https://travel-on-points.com/hyatt-denies-guest-of-honor/
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    46 分
  • Huge Credit Card Settlement, More Negative Chase Rules, Best Free Cruise Score & VentureX 400K!

    Huge Credit Card Settlement, More Negative Chase Rules, Best Free Cruise Score & VentureX 400K!
    2025/11/17

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    Episode Description

    On this episode of MTM Travel we discuss a proposed credit card fee settlement that could spell huge changes to travel rewards cards, merchant fees and which cards are accepted at certain merchants. This settlement will cut fees and give consumers more choice, but will it actually fix anything and how will it affect airlines, hotels and other businesses that rely heavily on the industry? We also discuss: eclipses, dealing with crazy time zones, big Capital One Venture X bonuses, new restrictive Chase application language, Shawn's best free cruise score ever & when you can visit the tallest/fastest roller coaster in the world.
    • 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel
    • 0:19 Flying back to 100% and booking for 2027?
    • 9:32 Shawn's best value free cruise ever
    • 17:17 Capital One Venture X - Big increased bonuses
    • 21:11 Chase adds even more restrictive card rules
    • 27:30 The end of card rewards? Big merchant fee settlement & fallout
    • 34:00 How the credit card ecosystem has spread throughout our economy

    Links


    • Chase rules - https://travel-on-points.com/negative-chase-ink-application-terms/
    • Visa/MC settlement - https://onemileatatime.com/news/visa-mastercard-settlement-change-credit-card-rewards-landscape/
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    40 分
  • Hyatt's Bombshell Deal & New Card, Bilt Grows Up, Favorite SoCal Hotel & Aviation Meltdown Avoided?

    Hyatt's Bombshell Deal & New Card, Bilt Grows Up, Favorite SoCal Hotel & Aviation Meltdown Avoided?
    2025/11/10

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    Episode Description

    On this episode of MTM Travel we cover the latest in the FAA cancelation fiasco as a deal appears to have been reached to reopen the government and bring flights back to 100%. We also discuss Bilt's big news about their new cards and perks coming in 2026, Chase & Hyatt extending their partnership and teasing a new card plus Mark's return to SoCal including the Universal Studios VIP tour and his favorite beach hotel in the United States.
    • 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel
    • 1:15 FAA cutbacks over? Deal finally reached
    • 3:11 Delta marketing conspiracy?
    • 6:15 We still have an aircraft controller problem
    • 9:40 Bilt Rewards transition details - Mortgage payments!
    • 13:31 Rakuten adds Bilt as cashback partner
    • 17:25 Miles N More added for first time as a U.S. transfer partner
    • 21:47 Chase & Hyatt extend partnership - New perks and cards?!
    • 27:15 Sapphire Reserve 200K offers coming?
    • 29:15 Universal Studios VIP again - Still worth it?
    • 35:37 Oceana LXR Hilton review - Favorite property in SoCal?

    Links


    • Hyatt premium card - https://travel-on-points.com/hyatt-status-on-sapphire-reserve-cards/
    • Bilt/Rakuten - https://travel-on-points.com/bilt-rewards-rakuten-payout/
    • Rove Miles - https://travel-on-points.com/rove-miles-adds-miles-more-transfer-partner/
    • Bilt Changes - https://travel-on-points.com/bilt-cardless-timeline/
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    46 分
  • Big Chase Rumors, Cap One's Rough New Rules, How AI Is Changing the Game & No More Sole-Props?

    Big Chase Rumors, Cap One's Rough New Rules, How AI Is Changing the Game & No More Sole-Props?
    2025/11/03

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    Episode Description

    On this episode of MTM Travel we discuss a number of Chase related topics including a rumor that they may be changing how they process business card applications. We also discuss possible Sapphire upgrade offers, how legacy Sapphire Reserve cardholders can grab their perks and why you might want to grab an Ink 90K before it is too late. Other topics include: Capital One's rough new family rules and how AI is changing the miles & points game. Is technology our enemy in this hobby?
    • 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel
    • 6:46 Legacy Sapphire cardholders get new perks
    • 12:46 Chase Sapphire upgrade offers coming soon?
    • 17:17 Chase Ink 90K offers ending soon
    • 19:10 No more sole-prop on business cards?
    • 25:30 Capital One's rough new family rules
    • 29:45 How AI will change the miles & points space

    Links

    • Chase Sole Prop Rumor - https://www.doctorofcredit.com/rumor-some-banks-possibly-chase-might-limit-business-card-applications-to-eins/
    • CSR upgrade - https://www.doctorofcredit.com/source-upcoming-offer-coming-for-chase-sapphire-preferred-to-sapphire-reserve-upgrades/
    • Cap One family rules - https://travel-on-points.com/capital-one-family-rules/
    • Sapphire benefits - https://travel-on-points.com/activate-sapphire-reserve-card-perks/
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    40 分
  • New AA Globe, Citi's Forced Generosity, 24 Hour Chinese Spas & New Portal with Big Payouts & Xfers!

    New AA Globe, Citi's Forced Generosity, 24 Hour Chinese Spas & New Portal with Big Payouts & Xfers!
    2025/10/27

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    Episode Description

    On this episode of MTM Travel we discuss Citi quite a bit including their curious new $350 annual fee AA Globe card. Does this mid-tier card bring anything new to the market and is it worth pursuing? We also discuss: learning more culture, Citi's generous offer to Strata Elite members affected by a glitch, how they are shutting down some cardmembers, a new portal that has transfer partners & big portal payouts + what 24 hour spas are like in China.
    • 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel
    • 0:33 Shutting down the cottage & parent melancholy
    • 5:44 Learning more about Mexican culture, burial traditions
    • 8:56 Relaxing itinerary or getting home as soon as possible?
    • 11:00 Citi's new AA Globe coupon book?
    • 15:02 Is the 90K Globe welcome offer worth pursuing?
    • 19:22 How banks decide which perks/benefits to add with new cards
    • 20:53 Citi's very generous customer resolution for Strata Elite - Were they forced into it?
    • 26:00 Citi shutting down some Strate Elite cardholders
    • 28:43 Rove Miles - New portal with transfer partners - 1,500 free miles offer
    • 33:15 24 hour spas in China + other crazy attractions

    Links

    • Citi AA Globe - https://www.citi.com/credit-cards/citi-aadvantage-globe-mastercard
    • Rove Offer - https://travel-on-points.com/rove-miles-shopping-portal/
    • Melio Offer (affiliate link) - https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam
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    38 分