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Kyle is back from Costa Rica where he was breaking news from the beach! So the guys get caught up on all the latest travel news including a little-known Delta credit card perk he unearthed, some new credit card offers and rumors, some good news for travelers who love cheaper fares to Europe (but bad news for airlines) this summer, and more! Plus, a listener challenges our recent take … and the guys come up with a new bit. Yes, another one.

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00:00 - Recapping Kyle’s Costa Rica trip

02:30 - Brian kicks off the show from Kenya

03:25 - Summer travel demand to Europe is dropping … and we love it

10:00 - A PSA to book (or re-book) your spring break flights

13:30 - Introducing our new daily (and free!) Extra Mile newsletter

15:35 - New Delta SkyMiles card sign-up offers …a nd upgrade offers

19:40 - Sky Club visits reset – plus our favorite way to add a few extras

22:00 - Kyle discovers the sneaky SkyMiles card premium snack perk

24:47 - A word from our sponsor: Bilt Rewards

25:50 - Rumors swirl about a souped-up Capital One dining card: The Savor X

29:05 - Boo: The Amex Platinum increased its spend requirement by 50%

31:25 - A sweet transfer bonus to Japan Airlines from Capital One

34:00 - Reviewing the Park Hyatt London River Thames

36:20 - Listener Question: Why no love for the Bilt Palladium Card (& our “U-Turn”)

42:10 - On the Spot: What are your airport code initials?

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Produced and edited by Sylvia Thomas

Video editing by Kyle Thomas
Show music: “All That” by Benjamin Tissot

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