About this episode
Alaska Airlines reveals its first-ever transatlantic flight schedule, with Seattle to Rome service starting April 28, 2026. We cover special credit card offers including 100,000 points on the Citi Strata Elite and a limited Hyatt status accelerator ending in one week. Plus, American Airlines sparks controversy by upgrading deadheading pilots over elite customers, and Apple launches Digital ID for US passports at TSA checkpoints. We also discuss Virgin Atlantic's innovative High Five loyalty program rewarding members who've flown across five distinct years. Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Hotel Redemptions and Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Support us - Chase American Express American Express Business Rakuten Bilt Rewards Capital One Ramp