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Timestamps:

00:00 Status Points on Awards

00:13 Episode Setup and Guest Intro

02:04 Atmos Timeline Explained

05:16 2026 Updates and April Changes

06:44 Account QC and Missing Credits

07:47 New Checked Bag Fees

08:54 Atmos Program Key Terms

10:15 Three Earning Choices Preview

12:15 Distance Option Deep Dive

15:52 Segments Option Overview

18:34 Milk Run Segment Trap

19:47 Price Paid Default Earnings

21:09 Award Redemptions For Status

23:02 Pick The Right Option

24:20 Saver Fares Warning

25:15 Distance Flown For Points

26:54 Status Beyond Flying

30:48 Should You Chase Status

32:29 Oneworld Lounge Perks

35:33 Wrap Up And Contact

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