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✈️ Amex CEO's Honest Fee Strategy & New US Visa Costs Impact Travel

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Miles & Points Daily Podcast
Published
Mon 21 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://podcast.milesandpointsdaily.com/episodes/amex-ceos-honest-fee-strategy-new-us-visa-costs-impact-travel

American Express CEO Stephen Squeri makes candid admissions about deliberately making benefits hard to use while planning higher fees, plus reveals their strategy to justify costs through brand partnerships. We cover the new $250 US Visa Integrity Fee for international visitors and how it might affect award availability. American Airlines announces plans for upgraded snacks and fewer gate-checked bags to retain premium flyers. Plus practical guides on award ticket changes, the 24-hour cancellation rule, and maximizing the Hilton Aspire's $400 resort credit.

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