Million Points Dispatch

Field notes on churn strategy, partner devaluations, and redemptions that still feel futuristic.

Award Alert: Business Class Flights to Switzerland From 45K Points
Redemption

Award Alert: Business Class Flights to Switzerland From 45K Points

Fly lie-flat business class to Zurich or Geneva for as little as 45,000 points one way thanks to wide SWISS award availability and a limited-time Aeroplan transfer bonus.

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1/3/2026
The Rise of Mid-Tier Premium Travel Cards: Better Value at $350-$395
Cards

The Rise of Mid-Tier Premium Travel Cards: Better Value at $350-$395

While ultra-premium cards approach $1,000 in annual fees, a new class of mid-tier cards offers compelling value at $350-$395. These cards deliver substantial travel perks without the financial burden, making them increasingly attractive as consumer spending slows.

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12/6/2025
West Coast to Tahiti in Business Class From 60K Points
Redemption

West Coast to Tahiti in Business Class From 60K Points

Tahiti, a dream destination for many travelers, can be quite expensive to reach. However, thanks to some new award availability, you can now book flights to this exotic location in business class starting at just 60,000 points, plus $18.10 in taxes and fees per person.

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12/5/2025
Chase adds new lifetime language to no fee Ink cards
Chase

Chase adds new lifetime language to no fee Ink cards

The article describes a new policy by Chase that restricts lifetime eligibility for Ink Business card welcome bonuses. The policy applies to all no-annual-fee Ink Business cards, including the Ink Business Cash® Credit Card and the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card.

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11/22/2025
Chase 70% transfer bonus to Marriott
ChaseNews

Chase 70% transfer bonus to Marriott

How I migrated this blog from a DIY stack to a new setup using Nobelium, a Notion-based starter that pairs Notion with Next.js. This new setup, deployed on Vercel, automates many tasks, including SSL certificate renewal and site deployment, allowing me to focus on writing.

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11/14/2025
Best Business Card: Chase Sapphire Reserve vs Amex Platinum
AmexChase

Best Business Card: Chase Sapphire Reserve vs Amex Platinum

A premium business rewards card can offer lucrative benefits for your business, including on purchases, travel benefits, statement credits, and redemption. 2 cards stand out from the crowded field: The Business Platinum Card® from American Express and the Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ .

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11/11/2025
Travel Miles Valuations - November 25
PrincipleLLM

Travel Miles Valuations - November 25

LLMs as operating systems for computational intelligence, with prompts serving as the new system calls. This Software 3.0 approach allows for free-at-the-margin intelligence, with coding emerging as the first killer application due to its repeatable and verifiable nature.

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11/5/2025