✈️ Capital One Venture X Just Made Major Cuts to Lounge Access

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Capital One Venture X has implemented significant changes to its lounge benefits as of February 1st, eliminating free authorized user access and requiring $75,000 in annual spending for guest privileges. We cover Hyatt's Bonus Journeys promotion offering up to 28,000 bonus points through April, and Southwest's limited-time Companion Pass deal requiring just one roundtrip booking by February 5th. Plus, United's impressive Starlink Wi-Fi rollout update across 800+ aircraft by year-end, and a review of the newly reopened Waldorf Astoria New York with insights on maximizing Hilton points redemptions.

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Capital One Venture X has implemented significant changes to its lounge benefits as of February 1st, eliminating free authorized user access and requiring $75,000 in annual spending for guest privileges. We cover Hyatt's Bonus Journeys promotion offering up to 28,000 bonus points through April, and Southwest's limited-time Companion Pass deal requiring just one roundtrip booking by February 5th. Plus, United's impressive Starlink Wi-Fi rollout update across 800+ aircraft by year-end, and a review of the newly reopened Waldorf Astoria New York with insights on maximizing Hilton points redemptions.

Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/

Thanks to Hotel Redemptions and Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!

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Chase
American Express
American Express Business
Rakuten
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Capital One
Ramp

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