Best loyalty credit cards debate

Ed ranks flexible currencies (Bilt Palladium, Chase UR, AmEx) while Richard argues for Capital One alternatives.

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This week on Miles To Go, Ed and Richard cover a wide mix of travel news, loyalty program updates, and airline industry quirks. They start with a discussion about ExpertFlyer's latest changes and price increases, and what the once-essential airline tool still offers travelers today.

From there, the conversation shifts to loyalty programs and the Freddie Awards ballot, including which airline and hotel programs are actually rewarding their elite members.

They also break down Chase's newest transfer partner, Wyndham Rewards, and whether the partnership adds real value for points collectors.

Plus: the explosion of airport lounges, airline catering issues at Heathrow, United retiring one of its oldest aircraft types, and why airport operations sometimes spiral out of control even at the world's busiest hubs.

Finally, Ed shares a personal travel milestone as his daughter takes her first international trip on her own.

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✈️ What We Cover in This Episode

✈️ ExpertFlyer's changes and price increase

• What the new features actually add

• Whether the service is still worth paying for

• How travelers use it today

✈️ Freddie Awards ballot discussion

• Best hotel elite programs

• Best airline elite recognition