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Southwest Airlines officially launched bag fees this week. At the same time, they also took away free same-day changes on some fares for top-tier elite members. It has not been a good week for Southwest customers.

Both Richard and Ed scored a great business class deal to Africa on Etihad. Did you get in on this deal?

American Airlines is getting into the Touchless ID Precheck game. Have you signed up yet?

Airlines rolled out different fares if you're traveling on your own versus with someone else. Some airlines quickly rolled it back. What are your opinions? Is this unfair?

We also answer a listener question, how long to transfer internationally in Toronto?

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It's a big week for Bilt Rewards members. No, not because Richard is camping. Thank goodness he didn't add an RV component to Bilt Rewards.

Not only did Bilt announce Qatar Airways Privilege Club as their 16th airline partner, they announced an unprecedented 200% transfer bonus to Accor hotels for Gold and Platinum Bilt members on Rent Day.

Ed shares his first experience using TSA PreCheck Touchless ID since RealID has gone into effect. Hilton has hit 200,000 points a night at some properties. Is it worth it to redeem that many points for a night at some of these dream properties?

POLL QUESTION: Should Ed fly home from Europe in Premium Economy or Business Class? Is Lufthansa restricting First Class seats on international long-haul?

Points Path has data that proves otherwise. Lastly, Richard and Ed answer a listener question about Mr. & Mrs. Smith's hotels.

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Delta made some changes to their fare structures that are likely to lead to confusion for some travelers. Richard and Ed are weighing in on those changes.

Bilt has added their 20th transfer partner. Japan Airlines is a very useful program to get to Japan and other points in Asia, but has been a difficult program to transfer points to. That changes with this new partnership!

A listener shares a heartfelt story about their recovery and some very kind words for the co-hosts.

Frontier has rolled out a companion pass benefit after their recent status match, which may lead to more Frontier tales!

Newark airport continues to disappoint. Even with softening travel demand, Richard and Ed are recommending you avoid for now.

Lastly, Ed has a poll question for viewers and listeners in regards to how many Membership Rewards points he should transfer from AMEX to Hawaiian to send to Alaska Airlines.

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