# ✈️ Chase Just Dropped Its Highest Bonus Ever — Plus a Nashville Lounge War, a Merger That Could Kill Your Points, and the American Airlines Scandal You Won't Believe

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Published: 2026-05-14T11:06:14+00:00
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## Resource

The Chase Sapphire Reserve just hit a record-breaking welcome bonus that could be worth over $3,000 in travel, and there's a stacking hotel credit opportunity most people don't know about. Nashville's airport is turning into a full-on lounge battleground, with American Express, Chase, American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest all making major moves. The Allegiant and Sun Country merger is officially done, and your loyalty points could be at risk when the programs combine in the next two years. Delta made a controversial Wi-Fi decision that could leave its passengers with inferior connectivity compared to United flyers for years to come. Plus, one traveler paid extra for a premium American Airlines benefit, got denied at the door, filed a DOT complaint — and the airline's response will leave you speechless. Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our Free Travel Tools: Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matches Award Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals drop Friday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error fares Flight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait times Flight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availability SeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & quality Support us - Chase Chase Business American Express American Express Business Bilt Rewards Capital One Ramp Rakuten

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