# ✈️ Citi Strata Elite Approvals Are Pouring In — Plus a Sneaky Airline Refund Trap You Need to Know About Now

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Podcast: [Miles & Points Daily Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/miles-points-daily-podcast-7210132)
Published: 2026-08-18T09:04:09+00:00
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## Resource

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