The 5 Best Award Search Tools | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep296 | 3-7-25
Release Date: 03/07/2025
What's the Best Starter Rewards Card? | Coffee Break Ep52 | 4-15-25
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On a , we talked about all the important considerations when you're just getting start in the points and miles game. But in this episode, we'll go one step further and talk about which credit cards you might want to consider as someone just getting started. (00:10) - Listen to our (01:12) - Some of the things you might ideally look for are: great welcome bonuses, transferable points, a good way to use points without transferring, and maybe a card that's good for everyday spend... (02:00) - For those who want to go even further with hobby, you may want the many options to expand point earnings...
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Domestic flights for less | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep301 | 4-11-25
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In this episode, we highlight the credit cards that are becoming "collectables", we had a heated debate about "Strawberry season", discuss changes from ANA and Alaska Airlines, and share tips for saving on your domestic flights. (01:29) - Delta Sky Club access with multiple American Express platinum cards in your name... (06:40) - Chase Sapphire Preferred 100K (Read (07:58) - United Business 125K ... (08:59) - Citi Rewards+ no longer available new OR for product changes (12:05) - US Bank Smartly changes for new cardholders as of 4/14. (18:50) - Strawberry Hotels Summer Pass 2025 (Read more...
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How to find rooms for 4 in Europe and when is Bilt worth it? | Ask Us Anything Ep74 | 4-2-25
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How can you find rooms for 4 in Scotland? Is Bilt worth it if your rent's only $1500? We answered these questions and more on the Ask Us Anything hosted live on YouTube on April 2nd, 2025. (03:29) - If you guys could only have cards from one issuer, which would you choose? (11:09) - What's your thought on how long the us bank 4% card could stay alive? (12:04) - Do you guys have a comprehensive list of when each type of point expires? For example United Travel Bank expires 5 years after purchasing, Hyatt points i think expire 2 years if no activity etc. Read our...
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How to Save Miles by Flying More | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep300 | 4-4-25
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There are some creative ways to use airline miles to fly further with less miles. In other words, you can see more and spend less. We'll talk about these fun tricks in today's episode. (01:00) - The validity of Etihad Guest Miles will be extended by 18 months based on qualifying member flight activity. We thought this means you have to credit paid flights to Etihad to extend your miles...but is that true? (04:20) - How do you handle domestic positioning flights? See our (09:30) - Amex targeted referral +5 points on travel & transit (11:21) - Learn more about (11:27) -...
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Which cards will be couponized next? | Coffee Break Ep51 | 4-1-25
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There's been a trend where credit card issuers increase annual fees on rewards cards, and attempt to make up for it by adding credits and rebates for somewhat random things (which often require a lot of mental effort and organization to put to use.) Today, we'll speculate how far this trend is going to go... (01:03) - Recent history of couponization (05:51) - Expected refresh of Platinum card Check out the or read more about (06:43) - Next Airline Card(s) (12:14) - Next Hotel Card(s) (15:20) - Next Consumer Transferable Points Card(s) (17:35) - Next Business Transferable Points Card(s)...
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Complete Guide to United's Couponized Cards | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep299 | 3-28-25
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A few years ago American Express introduced this kind of model for their Platinum card where they increased their annual fee, but attempted to make up for it by offering a whole collection of credits and rebates that could be valuable if you did the work to make use of them and happened to have natural needs for them. In other words, these new benefits felt a lot like coupons, thus introducing the nickname for these kinds of card benefits. Now, United seems to be taking a page from American Express' book by "couponizing" their credit cards. (02:02) - Denbigh writes in about our...
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Wyndham's Excellent Point Sale | Coffee Break Ep50 | 3-25-25
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Wyndham is having an excellent point sale that lasts until April 15th (2025). Read or listen to this episode for details. (01:15) - Wyndham point sale: Through April 15th, if you buy 3,000 or more points, you get up to an 80% bonus. (01:47) - Simultaneously, all 3 Wyndham Earner cards have increased welcome bonuses Learn more about the increased bonuses for (02:55) - Vacasa Vacation Rental Learn about (05:55) - Wyndham Grand 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 Credit – Beach...
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Getting started with points & miles | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep298 | 3-21-25
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Winning the game doesn't have to be hard. Points & miles is like complicated board game -- seems overwhelming at first. But the rewards for winning are incredible. In today's main event we'll show you how to get started. (02:09) - Tyler writes in about success with Chase travel insurance Read more about (03:58) - Bilt rent payment method is changing - (07:27) - Chase biz cards: Pre-approved offers showing when logged in - (09:43) - Wyndham launches debit card, (12:24) - Amtrak Guest Rewards Preferred Mastercard increased to 40k points, (14:17) - Citi Rewards+ card may be discontinued...
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Loyalty Point Changing Fortunes | Coffee Break Ep49 | 3-18-25
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(00:10) - In this episode we talk about the airline rewards programs and hotel rewards programs that seem to be changing in value. Some of them are going up in value and some are going down. (00:42) - Alaska Mileage Plan miles are going up in value (02:08) - Southwest points are going down Listen to our episode about these (02:45) - Avianca Lifemiles are going down (04:43) - Hilton points are going up (06:12) - Hyatt points are going down (10:36) - Which transferable points are going up or down? Visit to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don’t...
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Best uses for Bilt points | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep297 | 3-14-25
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Bilt Rewards is a program that became famous for giving you rewards for your rent payments, but these days there are many ways to earn Bilt rewards. In this episode, we'll pay special attention to how you might want to use your Bilt points. (01:15) - John writes in with a correction for Nick's statement that there's a "zero percent chance" the tax payment won't count toward the bonus. (06:57) - Andrew writes in about applying for an Amex card by opening up a Private Browser and searching for the card there can bring up a higher offer. (08:49) - Bilt 5x offers (targeted after asking for credit...
info_outlineIn today's episode we'll talk about how American Airlines out-crazies Citi, Southwest out-bonvoys Marriott, and we'll talk about what we think are the 5 best award search tools that make it much easier to find those coveted awards.
(01:25) - One reader shares their concerns about tax payments made by an American Express card not counting towards sign up bonus spending.
(05:28) - Read more about paying taxes with a credit card here and check out our podcast Episode239 about paying taxes to earn rewards.
(05:45) - Capital One Venture X Business cards have a Rideshare Protection benefit (which you can read more about here.)
(08:00) - Hilton cards offer free night thru 4/29 (which you can read more about here.)
(10:29) - Wyndham Earner cards big bonuses
Read more about these Wyndham Earner bonuses here.
(13:39) - Citi: accidentally credited a client’s account with $81 trillion when it meant to send only $280 (Read more about this here.)
(15:22) - American Airlines made a huge blunder which you can read about here.
(19:25) - Marriott StudioRes
(26:00) - Southwest for the win
Read more about Southwest slashing points earning on Wanna Get Away fares here.
(29:52) - Alaska starting to roll out mixed partner awards
(32:23) - Aeroplan Family Points Sharing Returns
(35:20) - Hilton adds more and more SLH properties
(38:06) - Find current transfer bonuses here.
(41:14) - Read our post about award search tools here.
(42:47) - Live Searches vs. Cached Discovery
(47:23) - Alerts are KEY
(50:25) - Flexible Live Search is very important
(51:59) - Which is Best?
(54:57) - Runner up
(59:07) - Best for Beginners
(1:02:28) - Best for advanced people
(1:05:10) - Best add on (to use in addition to these other tools)
(1:08:15) - Worth mentioning
(1:12:17) - Discounts available in our post about which award search tool is best here.
(1:12:28) - What should you do with your Capital One miles?
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Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder