Miles & Points Daily Podcast

E503 - ✈️ United Drops $21M on a New Lounge, American Airlines Pilots Want a Board Seat & More

Published: August 24, 2026

Duration: 11:04

American Airlines is investing in cabin upgrades and better food, but there's a catch passengers need to know about before their next domestic flight. United Airlines is building a stunning two-story lounge at Seattle-Tacoma with a price tag that will raise eyebrows. A grassroots effort to save Spirit Airlines has pivoted into something unexpected — and it's raising a lot of questions. We also break down fifth freedom flights and why they're a hidden gem for award travelers, plus a full rundown on what Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status actually gets you and whether it's worth chasing.

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