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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:15 Meet Mike

01:36 Mike’s Loyalty Journey

03:46 What Programs Optimize

05:03 Tiering and Status Strategy

07:03 Secret Invite Tiers

09:05 Engagement and Social Buzz

12:04 Complaints vs Praise

15:44 Points Economics Explained

18:50 Promo Points Economics

19:21 Fuel Costs and Fare Hikes

20:15 Award Capacity Strategy

21:44 Hotel Franchise Incentives

22:12 Airline vs Hotel Flexibility

24:38 Points Culture Goes Mainstream

25:46 Demographics and Breakage

27:27 Future Risks and AI

29:16 Golden Age Debate

30:31 Who Really Wins

31:30 Practical Points Playbook

34:40 Wrap Up

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