Viewer Questions
- What’s one rewards strategy or credit card setup that has consistently delivered the most value for you, and why? - rp2048
- What's the overpriced thing you can't resist buying at a Hudson News on every trip? - SpaethCo
- Discussion from the Discord about the rumor that Southwest is going to ban carryons for their cheapest tickets. - Keith
- I’ve always thought that the airlines’ baggage policies were wrong, charge for carryons and give free checked bags up to a certain weight. Carryons are a valuable convenience, checked bags should be forced on people who would rather save money.
- Kids under 6 years of age and people with actual disabilities get free checked bags.
- Peoples phones are almost as powerful as a laptop, if you need a laptop then pay for the carryon. Business travelers would pay for carryons or business seats that include carryons.
- With all the dining programs out there, how do you decide which one to prioritize? With most of them run on Rewards Network, you can only link each card to one program. How do you decide which card to link to which program? - JChainz
- I’ve got a question—maybe I’m not the only one who does this. Does anyone else pay family or friends for their welcome bonuses? - Elpuma57
- My wife’s family isn’t really into miles and points, but they’ve seen the value I get from it. So I’ll sometimes have them open a card, meet the requirements, and I’ll pay them for the bonus.
- For example, I had my mother-in-law get the Barclays Aviator Red (60k bonus). I covered the $95 annual fee and paid her $200.
News Round-Up
Topics
Matt- Hyatt’s CEO this week stated that World of Hyatt is seeking to create an “emotional connection” to Hyatt for Loyalists…what other braindead ideas should Hospitality CEOs try to foist upon us?
RJ- The Amex Platinum now offers a $200 Oura Ring credit, while the Chase Sapphire Reserve countered with a $359 WHOOP membership rebate.
- Thoughts on health based services being offered? Both went with different programs, coincidence? How do we feel about credits outside of the “standards”?
00:00 Show Intro and Updates
02:26 Best Card Setup Value
08:22 Hudson News Guilty Buys
12:57 Carry On Fee Debate
23:31 Dining Program Priorities
33:49 Buying Others Bonuses
49:11 Alaska BofA Card News
58:10 Wearables Credits Debate
01:00:33 Lifestyle Credits Wishlist
01:07:30 Hyatt CEO Hot Take
01:22:47 Wrap Up And Members
