Is it time to step off the Hyatt bandwagon? | Ep138 | 2-19-22
Release Date: 02/19/2022
Frequent Miler on the Air
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info_outlineWith many great Hyatt properties moving out of range of free night certificates, is it finally time to step off the bandwagon of Hyatt fandom? This week we discuss what will change, what won't, and where we go from here.
00:32 Giant Mailbag: Confession Time
06:11 What crazy thing did....Barclays do this week?
9:39 Mattress running the numbers: Which Sam's Club deal is better?
https://frequentmiler.com/40-back-on-sams-club-membership-via-dosh-stack-with-amex-offer/
16:58 Main Event: Is it time to step off the Hyatt bandwagon?
https://frequentmiler.com/hyatt-announces-2022-award-category-changes-its-a-doozy/
https://frequentmiler.com/best-hyatt-category-1-4-hotels-resorts/
42:43 Post roast 45:24 Question of the Week: Does credit card CDW cover loss of use?
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