Ed checks into the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas and gets treated like a king.  Big upgrade as a result of his Marriott status! Richard and Ed talk about American Airlines' new international route announcements.  Does this mean more opportunites to use your miles? Hyatt has rolled out new ways to combine free nights with award reservations.  Ed and Richard are breaking down the changes and how they can help you on your next award booking. This week's epsiode is sponsored by NordVPN.  Both Ed and Richard use NordVPN.  Download NordVPN now and enjoy a 50% discount on an annual mobile subscription. Here's why Ed and Richard use NordVPN: Protects your privacy and blocks malicious websites. Helps you stream your favorite content (live sports, movies, etc) when you're traveling. Fastest VPN out there, connect in one click on desktop and mobile devices! Richard and Ed are also breaking down a listener follow-up question about Marriott versus Hyatt and how credit cards affect the award pricing for both chains.  And, they also discuss a scary story about a United flight that almost ended up in the ocean. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. I appreciate your support! Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show! Shoot us an e-mail (ed@pizzainmotion.com) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.