Virgin Atlantic releases award floodgates | Ep157 | 7-2-22
Release Date: 07/02/2022
United blocking partner awards | Coffee Break Ep07 | 4-16-24
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Tragically, United appears to to be blocking saver award space from Star Alliance partner bookings. In this coffee break episode we'll talk about what that means. (0:59) - Overview of United's recent changes Read more about these (01:09) - Why it matters (07:11) - Research findings - what we've found out digging a little deeper... (09:50) - Are United miles now more valuable? (14:19) - Are United credit cards now more valuable? (extra award space) Visit , and don't forget to like and follow us on social media. You'll find all other Music Credit - Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads
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10 Tips for Rocking IHG One Rewards | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep250 | 4-12-24
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We don't talk about IHG One Rewards program much, but it may be a more valuable program than you think, especially if you keep our 10 tips in mind. Listen for more! You can find Greg's interview on the All the Hacks podcast here: (03:42) - Reader Jeff (featured on last week's giant mailbag) answered questions about how he booked Delta One to Tokyo for 85K and how he visited Delta lounges in Atlanta and Denver...(Mail Bag) (10:42) - IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card (Card Talk) You can listen to our discussion about IHG premier cards on Ep193 of the Frequent Miler on the Air Podcast...
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Which program do you have the most love/hate relationship with? | Ask Us Anything Ep66 | 4-3-24
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In addition to our regular weekly podcast, we also host an Ask Us Anything Live on YouTube once a month where the Frequent Miler team answers listener questions about points, miles, rewards cards, and whatever else comes to mind. This episode (66) was streamed live on April 3, 2024 and can be viewed in full here: Here are all the questions asked during this episode (with timestamps) (00:30) - Read more about how to find . (07:12) - Hey Greg, Did you notice that there were some QR flights that were available thru jetblue but NOT british airways? (08:17) - Do any of you use the app...
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Which is the best Capital One Miles card? | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep249 | 4-5-24
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What is the best Capital One Miles card? (01:35) - Pop quiz for Nick about filling in the gaps of a reader's trip report (Giant Mailbag) (13:32) - Jetblue’s Peak and off-Peak pricing... for checked bags (Crazy Thing) Read more about Jetblue's peak and off-peak baggage pricing here: (17:55) - Alaska Airlines offering up to 50% off award sale to Maldives, Tahiti & more (Award Talk) Read more about this Alaska Airlines award sale here: (19:40) - Read our post on the best time to visit any country here: (19:54) - Qatar business class award availability find Main Event: Which is the best...
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Robinhood Gold 3%: Too good to last? | Coffee Break Ep06 | 4-2-24
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Recently Nick wrote about a new credit card from Robinhood that will apparently offer a flat 3% back on most purchases. On this coffee break episode, we speculate as to whether or not this is too good to last. (0:30) - Robinhood Gold Card (and Gold membership) (02:37) - Read more about Robinhood Gold, the Robinhood Gold card, and the promo here: (04:21) - IRA match (06:57) - Amazing referral deal: actual 36c 10K Gold credit card or $1,100 with 10 referrals who sign up for Robinhood Gold and pay at least their first monthly or annual subscription fee. (11:57) - What about the whole Gamestop...
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The Best Path to Priority Pass | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep248 | 3-29-24
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A number of high end credit cards give you Priority Pass membership. Full Priority Pass offers access to airport lounges, restaurants, and experiences (e.g. Be Relax Spa, Minute suites, Game Space etc), which can be pretty useful. But which of the current pathways to this membership is the best, (especially if you'd still like access to those restaurants)? (01:52) - More feedback on the pronunciation of Qatar. (Mail Bag) (03:45) - Hilton Honors Business Card, which will be increasing its annual fee from $95 to $195, along with some other changes. (Card Talk) (14:03) - United Pooling...
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Preferred Hotels bookable ONLINE with Choice Points | Coffee Break Ep05 | 3-26-24
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Choice Privileges has made it easier to book their Preferred hotel partners, finally providing a way to book these online with your Choice points! (02:41) - Overview of Preferred Hotels bookable online with Choice Points Read about how to Preferred Hotels are now bookable online with Choice Points: (04:22) - What's the best ways to get Choice points? (07:43) - Read about buying points with a (sometimes available) cash and points trick: (10:08) - Particularly exciting hotels in the Preferred Hotels collection (bookable online with Choice Points) (10:58) - U.S. options... (13:23) -...
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Mastering Marriott’s Madness | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep247 | 3-22-24
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In some ways Marriott can be the Frankenstein’s monster of rewards programs. There's lots of good stuff about the program...and lots of bad stuff too, all sloppily sewn together. (01:36) - More advice about how to pronounce "Qatar"! (Mailbag) Read our post on how to pronounce "Qatar": (08:46) - Ritz Carlton Card (Card Talk) Read more about the Ritz Carlton card here: (21:41) - Alaska wants you to pay to see ads (Crazy Thing) (25:00) - Buy Choice points with 50% bonus (0.69c per point) (Mattress Running the Numbers) Read more about the Choice points discount here: (33:20) - United to...
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American Airlines vs. Alaska Miles - Which are Better? | Coffee Break Ep04 | 3-19-2024
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Bilt is gaining Alaska as a transfer partner...but it's losing American Airlines as a partner in June. This has Greg and Nick asking...which miles are better? We love talking about points and miles all day, every day. That's why we've decided - in addition to our full-length Frequent Miler on the Air podcast episodes, we're going to share a little something to enjoy during your Tuesday coffee break too. Not a full hour of discussion and analysis like you'll find on the full episodes, but a mini version with a single topic of focus. (00:33) - Bilt has gained Alaska Airlines as a transfer...
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Where to find hidden award flights | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep246 | 3-15-24
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In today's episode of Frequent Miler on the Air, we'll talk about different "hidden" opportunities to find great award availability when you otherwise strike out trying to find international lie-flat awards, for example. (01:13) - Advantage shopping portal vs AAdvantageHotels...when do these bookings' miles post...check in date or purchase date? (Mailbag) (05:36) - I noticed that you are not doing the mattress running the numbers segment - any particular reason? (Mailbag) (08:00) - Amex Platinum consumer card is dropping SiriusXM from digital entertainment May 8...
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- 1:27 Giant Mailbag: How to log into hotel wi-fi with a Chromebook
- 4:44 3 Cards 3 Continents 3 Updates
- Stephen cashes out 50K Membership Rewards
- Greg exchanges 40K ThankYou points for 56K Avios
- Nick needs to cancel his first booking
- 14:59 Mattress Running the Numbers: Biltmore Arizona
- 18:35 Awards we booked this week (St Pancras, London)
- 23:07 Main Event: Virgin Atlantic releases award floodgates
- 45:53 Question of the week: Are Marriott SNAs worth anything anymore?