Grant Smith, notable contributor to Forbes, Skift and The New York Times joins the show for the first time to explain why the most frequent travelers aren't worried about an increase in the requirements to earn elite status. After that, Jen digs up a hotel promo that requires a second look. That's something of a rarity these days. Finally, we wrap up this week with Michael Trager explaining how to fix Las Vegas. He also teases us with a new way to earn miles and points coming soon! Don't forget to check out the NowBoarding Podcast where we dive in deep with your favorite travel bloggers, learning how they travel the world with miles and points.