✈️ Today's Big Stories
From JetBlue's innovative family status program to Hyatt's elite night bonanza, today's newsletter is packed with game-changing developments. Plus, United's AI transformation sends shockwaves through the industry, and American Airlines finally fixes its coffee situation. Let's dive in...
🚨 JetBlue's Family-First Status Revolution
JetBlue just announced a groundbreaking change for 2026: your kids' flights will now count toward your elite status qualification. This industry-first move means family vacations could fast-track you to Mosaic status. But there's a catch - they're also trimming some perks, including fewer free drinks and checked bags for lower-tier elites.
💳 Hyatt's Double Elite Night Bonanza
New World of Hyatt Credit Card members can now earn double elite qualifying nights through January 31st. This fast-track to Globalist status comes alongside up to 60,000 bonus points. For status chasers, the timing couldn't be better with 2026 qualification period starting soon.
🤖 United's AI Revolution Begins
United's CFO just dropped a bombshell: AI has already eliminated 8% of management positions - with more cuts coming. The airline is targeting finance, scheduling, and loyalty marketing roles next. Meanwhile, they're betting big on MileagePlus, projecting it to double profits by 2030.
☕ American's Premium Coffee Upgrade
After years of mediocre coffee, American Airlines is partnering with Lavazza to serve premium Italian coffee across all cabins and lounges starting in 2026. This follows their recent switch to Bollinger champagne, signaling a serious investment in passenger experience.
💰 Bilt's Delivery Game-Changer
Bilt just expanded beyond rent, letting members earn points through Gopuff deliveries. From late-night snacks to household essentials, every delivery now stacks with your regular credit card rewards - creating a double-dipping opportunity for maximizing points.
💳 Today's Best Points & Miles Opportunities
Before we wrap up, I wanted to share some timely opportunities I've been tracking (courtesy of our friends at AwardTravelFinder). These deals won't last long, so let's dive in.
✈️ Current Transfer Bonuses
Active transfer bonuses worth considering:
Rove Miles → Air France KLM Flying Blue: +20% bonus
Rove Miles → Finnair Plus+: +20% bonus
Capital One Miles → JAL: Japan Airlines) Mileage Bank (+30% bonus
Other / Unknown → United MileagePlus: +25% bonus
Wyndham → United MileagePlus: 10 Wyndham points -> 4 United miles) (+100% bonus
💰 Buy Points & Miles Promotions
Airline programs:
JetBlue TrueBlue: 130% bonus at 1.4¢ (expires October 28, 2025)
United MileagePlus: 30% discount at 2.63¢ (expires December 31, 2025)
Hotel programs:
Wyndham Rewards: 90% discount at 0.68¢ (expires October 21, 2025)