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Viewer Questions


Which two transfer systems best compliment each other? - M2K


For an equivalent experience, would you ever pay more just because of the stacking opportunities? - JChainz
For example, between Uber and Lyft, I’ve found myself choosing Uber a lot lately simply because they’re consistently $10 cheaper (due to flash sales or whatever) when I need to take rides. This is despite having DashPass benefits and earning miles as a UA loyalist on the Lyft


With everything going on in the world right now, from a travel lens, how do you see things like oil prices and recurrent TSA budget issues affecting travel in the next 6 months or so? - DDAF 


Do you have any hobbies that crossover with points and travel?  Like Key from KeyKey's Adventures whose goal was to watch a game in every park in the MLB - I think she completed it last year.  I recently found this YouTube channel where the guy travels around the World trying the best coffee shops and roasters in each city he visits. - Keith

News Round-Up 
Amex
The Graphite Business card
AmEx just secured a $900M deal with the NFL

General News
Uber is buying Blacklane

Topics 
Matt
Let’s play with Citi Nights, would you want to see other issuers do something similar and would you prefer Friday/Saturday or All Weekend? What would be your favorite Weekly “Boost?”
Lani  
With the changes to Status and how tp pay-to-play to get them, specifically hotel, is Diamond the new Gold?

0:00 Intro & Online Passport Renewal
4:13 Q&A: Best Complementary Transfer Systems
12:03 Q&A: Is Paying More for Stacking Worth It?
18:39 Q&A: Oil Prices, TSA Cuts & Travel Outlook
29:35 Q&A: Hobbies That Cross Over with Points & Miles
37:30 News Roundup
37:38 Amex Graphite Business Card
39:55 Amex Becomes Official NFL Card Partner
42:13 Uber Acquires Black Lane
50:31 Topics
50:38 Lani's Topic: Is Diamond the New Gold?
1:10:00 Matt's Topic: Should Others Copy Citi Nights?
1:24:03 Outro & Member Shoutouts