The latest episode of the PointsHoarder podcast is now online with Stephan and me discussing a whole bunch of events from the past couple weeks. Listen to our discussion of the new Middle Eastern carrier alignments/partnerships/alliances and also discussion of Delta‘s planned expansion of their Seattle connectivity to Asia. I still cannot figure out how they plan to fill up those planes, but they seem to have a plan. Oh, and a couple mistake fares not being honored.

Also on PointsHoarder this week:

• Double United miles to Mexico
• Big bonuses when buying Club Carlson points
• Bonus points from three airlines for buying Marriott gift cards
• A $1000 prepaid Visa giveaway contest
• Hilton’s Q4 promo is (sortof) live