✈️ Hyatt Brand Explorer Promotion, Citi Transfer Bonus to Leading Hotels, and Southwest's End of Open Seating

Today's episode covers a valuable Hyatt Brand Explorer promotion that rewards free nights for trying different Hyatt brands, plus a 25% transfer bonus from Citi ThankYou points to Leading Hotels of the World. We discuss Southwest Airlines' historic announcement to end open seating and introduce assigned seats starting January 2026, along with American Airlines' groundbreaking connecting passenger trial at London Heathrow. The episode also covers the ESTA fee increase from $21 to $40 for travelers from visa waiver countries. Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Thanks to Hotel Redemptions and Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Support us by using these referral links: Chase American Express American Express Business Rakuten Bilt Rewards Capital One Ramp