✈️ Delta Just Dropped Its Biggest Bonus Ever — Plus Qantas Makes Status Harder to Keep

Delta and American Express have launched massive limited-time welcome offers across their entire co-branded card lineup, including a record-breaking bonus on one business card that frequent flyers won't want to miss. Qantas Frequent Flyer is overhauling its status program, eliminating a popular loyalty bonus and raising requalification thresholds — here's what it means for borderline members. Park Hyatt Sydney attempted a quiet policy change that would have stripped elite members of a key benefit, but member pushback forced a reversal. Google's AI Mode has entered the award search space, bringing flight and hotel points pricing to mainstream travelers for the first time. We also cover American Airlines' international expansion for summer 2027, a Flying Blue miles promotion with an 80% bonus, and an exciting new lounge development at Zurich Airport.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/

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