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✈️ United Just Announced Its Biggest International Expansion Ever — And Some Routes Will Shock You
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- Miles & Points Daily Podcast
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- Aug 26, 2026
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- 505
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Summary
United Airlines has unveiled its largest international expansion in history, adding ten new destinations in 2027 including several European cities never before served nonstop by a US carrier. American Airlines is quietly phasing out its true first class cabin, and the window to redeem those premium awards is closing fast. JetBlue's new Boston lounge has a surprising restriction that could catch cardholders off guard, and a Southwest passenger learned a costly lesson after sharing a $1,000+ voucher online. Plus, the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business is offering its highest-ever welcome bonus, and a new Park Hyatt destination is coming to Portugal. Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/ Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode! Our 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 Immigration Queue - Immigration wait times at airports worldwide EES Queue - EU Entry/Exit System rollout status & border 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