Is Points & Miles Really Dying? The Truth Nobody Wants to Admit

Every week it seems like there's another devaluation, another benefit cut, or another reason to believe that the points and miles hobby is getting worse. Hyatt devalues, award availability shrinks, annual fees increase, and the doom-and-gloom headlines keep coming. But is the points and miles game really dead? In this video, I take a different perspective and look at some of the biggest positive developments from the last year. From Bilt's innovations and Citi adding American Airlines as a transfer partner to Chase Sapphire Preferred improvements, United award pricing changes, Wells Fargo transfer partner enhancements, and the new Alaska Airlines Premium Card, there have been some genuinely exciting developments that many people overlook. Let's take an honest look at both the positives and negatives and ask a simple question: Are we actually living in a golden age of points and miles? What do you think? Is the hobby getting worse, or are there still plenty of opportunities for outsized value? Let me know in the comments below. 👇 Helpful Links 👇 Many items we use in our travels can be found on our AMAZON STORE: https://amzn.to/4ajkzCe To apply for the BILT Palladium and help support the channel, click here: https://www.bilt.com/card?invite=5ARX... To apply for any American Express Card and support the channel, click here: https://americanexpress.com/en-us/ref... To use my referral link to apply for the Capital One Venture X, click here: https://www.capitalone.com/credit-car... Please visit our travel channel, "Away Again Travels with Nona and Bop," for hotel reviews, food tours, and city walkthroughs from our travels:    / @awayagaintravel   DISCLOSURES: This video reflects my personal opinions and experiences and is provided for entertainment and informational purposes only. Nothing in this video should be considered financial, legal, tax, or investment advice. Please do your own research and consult appropriate professionals before making financial decisions. Some of the links above are referral or affiliate links. If you use them, I may receive a commission, points, referral bonus, or other compensation at no additional cost to you. Using these links helps support the channel and is greatly appreciated. Thank you for watching! Please like, subscribe, and share the video if you found it helpful. #PointsAndMiles #TravelHacking #CreditCards #AwardTravel #BiltRewards #AirlineMiles