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Description

In this episode, Shawn and Mark break down a string of Amex Platinum changes — Saks credit going away, Centurion Lounge guest access tightening, Uber VIP disappearing — plus an honest look at the Citi Strata Premier revamp survey and the best offer ever on a no-fee Amex card. Mark is also freshly back from Bermuda and gives a teaser on what happened before the full recap next week.

What we cover:


• Saks Fifth Avenue Amex Platinum credit ending July 1st and what might replace it
• Amex Business Platinum ChatGPT $300 credit — and whether it's actually useful
• Centurion Lounge same-flight guest rule starting July 8th
• Uber VIP ending May 7th and the broader Lyft vs Uber rideshare debate
• Citi Strata Premier revamp survey — two versions, which is better, and what they shouldn't touch
• Uber acquiring Black Lane and what it means for Citi credits
• Blue Business Plus 75K offer with no lifetime language — best ever Episode Guide:


• 0:00 - Welcome to MTM Travel
• 0:22 - Mark's Bermuda trip preview and Saks credit ending
• 5:11 - Amex Business Platinum ChatGPT credit
• 7:58 - Centurion Lounge same-flight guest rule change
• 11:19 - Uber VIP going away and the Lyft vs Uber debate
• 15:10 - Citi Strata Premier revamp survey — what to keep and what not to touch
• 19:56 - Uber buying Black Lane and Citi credit implications
• 23:15 - Blue Business Plus 75K — best ever offer with no lifetime language ✈️ Track your travel credit cards for free
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