10 frequent flyer-ish things we're thankful for | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep283 | 11-29-24
Release Date: 11/29/2024
Your ticket to the Delta Sky Club | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep290 | 1-17-25
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In this episode, Greg and Nick will look at 4 ways to access Delta Sky Clubs, they'll reveal a hot reader tip for a free stay in Atlantis in the Bahamas, and they'll discuss the Air France / KLM Flying Blue devaluation. Check out the full episode below. (01:28) - It seems like a lot of people are running into issues lately with using the $200 platinum credit for Fine Hotels and Resorts. (07:03) - United TravelBank glitch (now resolved) [Reported on Reddit] (09:50) - Air France KLM Flying Blue award prices increase by 15-25% to/from Europe Read more about (18:02) - It's not too late to...
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Our Marriott Bonvoy Wishlist | Coffee Break Ep41 | 1-14-25
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In today's podcast episode Greg and Nick will talk about the things they wish Marriott would add to their program to make it a really great program. They argue these things shouldn't even have to cost Marriott that much to implement. (01:24) - Fix the Platinum Elite free breakfast benefit Find our (05:00) - Clear Nightly Upgrade Awards from the time of booking (08:21) - Remove the 15K limit on free night certificate top-offs (11:11) - Waive resort fees on free night stays Visit to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don’t forget to like and follow us...
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Airline Elite Status via Hotel Stays | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep289 | 1-10-25
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There are a few ways now where you can earn elite status on airlines entirely through hotel stays! This is sort of a new development that we're excited to discuss in today's podcast. (01:32) - Whoops: Forgot United offers elite earnings on award tickets (UA flights only) . (04:09) - IHG Choice Benefit annual lounge membership trick worked this year (05:58) - One reader finds a way to get an offer to upgrade back to Amex Platinum for 50K bonus points after 2K spend. (08:03) - Alaska Biz Card 70K offer is back: 70K miles and Companion Fare™ Learn more about . (09:27) - Costco...
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Greg's experience booking a Preferred Hotel with Choice points | Coffee Break Ep40 | 1-7-25
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You can book Preferred Hotels with Choice Privileges points, (which has a 1:2 transfer rate from Citi Thank You points), or Preferred Hotel points (which has a 1:4 transfer rate from Citi Thank You points). There are reasons to book with one points over another, but is this worth doing? Greg's recent experience booking a Preferred Hotel with Choice points can help shed some light on the question. (01:24) - The Seagate Hotel & Spa Delray Beach Florida (01:48) - Different booking options... (05:17) - Booking experience... (12:17) - Hotel stay experience (the good and bad) Visit to...
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10 point-ish things we're most looking forward to | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep288 | 1-3-25
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(00:00) - It's a new year and we're excited about all the "point-y" things happening for us in 2025! Give this episode a listen to find out what we're looking forward to. (01:07) - One reader's interesting experience disbanding a United miles pool highlights a possible hack and brings up a few questions.... Learn more about miles-pooling here: (04:17) - Can a pool leader leave a miles pool? (04:35) - Can I leave a miles pool after joining? (07:25) - Chase United card devaluation: TravelBank credits instead of statement credits (11:10) - Chase Aeroplan PYB (Pay Yourself Back) Travel limited to...
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When are points better than cash & vice versa? | Coffee Break Ep39 | 12-31-24
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The Smartly Credit Card (with opportunity for up to 4% cash back everywhere) has us wondering...when should you value cash back over other points and miles or transferable currency rewards? (00:26) - Smartly Credit Card: Up to 4% cash back Learn more about (01:21) - Using 2x everywhere points card is like buying points for 2 cents each (05:12) - So, is cash the final answer? No! (09:07) - So what's the ideal strategy? (13:36) - Learn more about Visit to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don’t forget to like and follow us on social media. Music...
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Deal of the Year 2024 | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep287 | 12-27-24
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What are the best miles and points deals we've seen in 2024, and which deals came out above the rest? In today's episode of Frequent Miler on the Air, we'll decide what we think the best miles and points deal of 2024 was. (01:05) - Feedback about Greg's "Frequent Miler’s 2024 State of the Business Report" Read Greg's (08:12) - Additional datapoints regarding possible Atlantis stays for after February 1st (12:14) - Greg's Marriott Mattress Run (20:48) - Capital One Offers (26:18) - Easily extend National Free Day (28:41) - Catch our (29:11) - Buy Aeroplan miles for 1.14cpp: ...
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Alaska / Hawaiian credit card strategy - which card should you get now? | Coffee Break Ep38 | 12-24-24 | Podcast
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In today's episode, we're going to be considering the Alaska / Hawaiian credit card strategy and asking the question: which card should you get now, if any? (01:38) - Current lineup of Alaksa / Hawaiian credit cards (02:17) - Learn more about the Bank of America Alaska Consumer card here: (02:34) - ...and the Bank of America Alaska Business card here: (02:46) - Learn more about the Barclays Hawaiian Consumer card here: (03:15) - ...and the Barclays Hawaiian Business card here: (04:35) - Considering Hawaiian cards (06:02) - Considering Alaska cards (07:40) - What's the best strategy?...
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The 2024 Bonvoyed Awards | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep286 | 12-20-24
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Today we'll take a look back at the year and talk about what loyalty programs have done to us instead of for us. This is for the loyalty grinches! (01:07) - Revisiting a question we'd answered previously about whether or not several domestic flights a month would be enough for earning status. (06:18) - One reader has some information to share about the Atlantis property they booked now (before their Caesar's Diamond status disappears) for a stay in the future... (10:12) - Flying Blue: Sends emails saying "Congratulations you are now a Flying Blue Ultimate member" (11:44) -...
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Up to 4% Back Everywhere: US Bank's Smartly Card | Card Talk Ep10 | 12-19-24
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Us Bank's Smartly Visa Signature card has no annual fee but also no welcome bonus. Even so, because of a benefit from their savings account which can increase earnings on the card, it's worth a discussion on today's Card Talk episode. (00:21) - What are the basics of the U.S. Bank Smartly™ Visa Signature® Card (01:06) - You can increase earning with a U.S. Bank Smartly Savings account and have certain amounts deposited w/ US Bank... (02:53) - You'll need a Smartly Savings Account (04:13) - But you can point your money toward Self Directed Investing (08:03) - Be careful how you redeem...
info_outlineIn the spirit of Thanksgiving, we're chatting about the 10 "Frequent Flyer-ish" things we're thankful for!
(01:01) - A reader shares all the ways their recent trip was impacted by Frequent Miler tips!
(02:58) - It in the hands of SAS now!
(05:50) - Wyndham Biz drops Caesar's match
Read about changes to casino status-matching for free cruises here.
(09:38) - Avianca LifeMiles Elite Card: Up to 120K miles
Read more about this card bonus here.
(12:10) - Bonvoy Brilliant cardholder “Luxury Experience Rate” at participating properties
Read more about this new Luxury Experience Rate here.
(16:09) - Citi Double Cash & Custom Cash: 24-month extended warranty
Read moe about the Citi Double Cash & Custom Cash 24-month extended warranty here.
(17:11) - U.S. Bank Smartly Credit Card: Up to 4% cashback
Read more about the US Bank Smartly card here.
(22:03) - C1 Shopping targeted deals
(26:46) - Bilt - earn points when buying a home & using an eXp Realty agent
(29:41) - Huge welcome bonuses continue
(31:37) - Awesome category bonuses continue
(33:01) - The Amex points parade marches on
(34:48) - Paying taxes great way to meet min spend
(36:13) - PayPal waives credit card fees when doing good
Listen to our Coffee Beak Episode about Kiva loans here.
PayPal Giving Fund Fundraiser Hub.
(39:25) - Transferable points programs keep expanding
(43:42) - Award chart sweetspots live on
Find AA's excellent partner award chart here.
(50:06) - Free changes and cancelations continue for US airlines (except for basic economy types of fares)
(52:09) - Status matches create opportunities
(55:00) - Airlines continue to make business and first class more aspirational
(58:22) - Loyalty partnerships create sweet opportunities
(1:03:41) - See our how-to video for Rooms.aero here.
(1:06:26) - When you get a new card, what's the checklist of tasks you do to keep it all organized?
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