Frequent Miler on the Air
283 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 381 ratingsEarn miles without flying. Frequent Miler is all about getting the most out of the loyalty game. You can easily earn hundreds of thousands of points and miles without traveling, then learn how to use those points towards luxury travel.
In this podcast, Frequent Miler founder Greg, and senior author Nick debate current topics in the points & miles world.
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4 Cool things Nick learned at the Toronto Travel Summit | Coffee Break Ep10 | 5-7-24
May 07, 2024 09:00 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MBNick just came back from a weekend in Toronto at the Toronto Travel Summit. In today's Coffee Break episode, he'll share 4 cool things he learned there. (2:00) - Air France is working on upgrades using miles that sounds like it might be very reasonable. (07:30) - Aeroplan intends to bring back family pooling the same as it was. (09:17) - Aeroplan is actually working on getting partner space back up and running. (12:56) - Hotels could be a good use of Finnair Avios (18:08) - Net...
Tips for booking Positioning Flights | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep253 | 5-3-24
May 03, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBSometimes you book an award ticket that requires you to do some positioning in order to catch that flight - for instance if the flight doesn't depart from your home airport. There are a few best practices to keep in mind when booking these "positioning flights", which we'll discuss in today's Frequent Miler on the Air episode. (01:08) - One reader writes in: "If you have Platinum Honors, I would rank the BofA Premium Rewards Elite card the highest for Priority Access by far. The airline cr...
Frequent Miler origin story - Greg's story | Coffee Break Ep09 | 4-30-24
April 30, 2024 09:00 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBToday's Coffee Break episode was inspired by a recent email we got asking... how did Frequent Miler get started? Since our Coffee Break episodes are 20 minutes or less, we started but telling Greg's side of the Frequent Miler origin story. (01:47) - in 2011 Greg first learned about this points and miles hobby when his current employer at the time issued a "no travel" decree... (04:22) - Greg started a blog for his friends...because it was easier then emailing everyone about what he'd lea...
Luxury lodging... on points | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep252 | 4-26-24
April 26, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBThere are many ways to book luxury hotels (credit card points, hotel points, etc) and this can be a great way to stay in some amazing luxury accommodations you'd never justify paying cash for. We'll dive into this today. (01:43) - Please share an experience when a positioning flight had not gone to plan, perhaps share a "Positioning Flight From Hell" type of experience. (Mailbag) Read about Greg's positioning flight mayhem here. (06:23) - On our Instagram post, @marriottbonvoy's accou...
Hilton Takes on Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) | Coffee Break Ep08 | 4-23-24
April 23, 2024 09:00 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBUntil recently, Hyatt had a relationship with Small Luxury Hotels (SLH), but it was recently announced that Hilton will now be the one integrating SLH hotels. We'll talk about what that looks like in this week's Coffee Break episode. (0:58) - Background: What is SLH? Read more about this SLH update here: https://frequentmiler.com/fantastic-updates-about-hiltons-integration-of-slh/ (02:15) - Hilton’s approach to SLH (08:40) - Why Hilton 120K isn’t so different from Hyatt 40K (14:56...
Shortcuts to AA elite status | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep251 | 4-19-24
April 19, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBAmerican Airlines status isn't as easy as it used to be, but there are some shortcuts for those who think they'll be flying American Airlines enough to really want it. We'll discuss those shortcuts in this episode of Frequent Miler on the Air. (00:58) - Reader, Matt has been frustrated by Bilt's customer service... (Mailbag) (07:16) - AAdvantage® Aviator Red World Elite MasterCard (Card Talk) Find out more about this card here: https://frequentmiler.com/AviatorRed/#Goto We covered th...
United blocking partner awards | Coffee Break Ep07 | 4-16-24
April 16, 2024 09:00 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBTragically, 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 United changes here. (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 ...
10 Tips for Rocking IHG One Rewards | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep250 | 4-12-24
April 12, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBWe 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: https://www.allthehacks.com/greg-frequent-miler-flight-award-tools/ (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 B...
Which program do you have the most love/hate relationship with? | Ask Us Anything Ep66 | 4-3-24
April 09, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBIn 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: Frequent Miler Live: Ask Us Anything Here are all the questions asked during this episode (with timestamps) (00:30) - Read more about how to find Qatar QSuites award space h...
Which is the best Capital One Miles card? | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep249 | 4-5-24
April 05, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 87 MBWhat 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: https://frequentmiler.com/jetblue-increasing-checked-baggage-fees-will-now-have-peak-off-peak-pricing/ (17:55) - Alaska Airlines offering up to 50% off award sale to Maldives, Tahiti & more (Award Talk) ...
Robinhood Gold 3%: Too good to last? | Coffee Break Ep06 | 4-2-24
April 02, 2024 09:00 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MBRecently 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: https://frequentmiler.com/robinhood-gold-card-to-offer-3-back-everywhere/ (04:21) - IRA match (06:57) - Amazing referral deal: actual 36c 1...
The Best Path to Priority Pass | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep248 | 3-29-24
March 29, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBA 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...
Preferred Hotels bookable ONLINE with Choice Points | Coffee Break Ep05 | 3-26-24
March 26, 2024 09:00 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MBChoice 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: https://frequentmiler.com/preferred-hotels-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...
Mastering Marriott’s Madness | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep247 | 3-22-24
March 22, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBIn 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": https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-pronounce-qatar/ (08:46) - Ritz Carlton Card (Card Talk) Read more about the Ritz Carlton card here: https://frequentmiler.com/yes-the-ritz-card-is-now-the-best-value-m...
American Airlines vs. Alaska Miles - Which are Better? | Coffee Break Ep04 | 3-19-2024
March 19, 2024 09:00 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBBilt 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...
Where to find hidden award flights | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep246 | 3-15-24
March 15, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBIn 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) ...
Best SLH properties to book before the Hyatt partnership ends...and more | Ask Us Anything Ep65 | 3-6-24
March 12, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBIn 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 (65) was streamed live on March 6, 2024 and can be viewed in full here. Here are all the questions asked during this episode (with timestamps): (05:03) - Have you noticed that Emirates charges insane fuel surcharges out of countries that ban/restr...
Bright spots in the latest award. devaluations | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep245
March 08, 2024 22:29 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBAward program changes often sting, but remember that those storm clouds often have a silver lining. On this week's episode, we discuss the bright spots in the most recent hotel and airline program devaluations (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:45) Giant Mailbag triple-header! See episode 244 for more details about Platinum cards. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDh7EUEsf2Y (00:01:50) Schwab bonus with $10mil (00:02:56) Schwab mortgage counts toward assets (00:05:50) Don't forget Amex corporat...
Where’s the best place to live for miles and points? | Coffee Break Ep03 | 3-5-24
March 05, 2024 10:00 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBWe 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. While Greg and Nick are traveling, Frequent Miler teammates Stephen and Carrie covered this Coffee Break episode fo...
Which is the best Amex Platinum card? | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep244 | 3-1-24
March 01, 2024 22:00 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBAmerican Express has four different Platinum cards, all with a $695 annual fee. In this episode Greg and Nick not only help differentiate these Platinum cards from one another, they also pick out which one is best (or which is best for which kind of need.) (01:30) - Data point on calling for reconsideration for targeted 200K Amex business platinum card. Do people without business cards yet have better luck? (Mailbag) (03:14) - What crazy thing did Asiana do this week? Well...seems like t...
Nick's baller Bilt gamble | Coffee Break Ep02 | 2-27-24
February 27, 2024 10:00 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBBack in January, Nick saw that Bilt was going to have a huge transfer bonus to Aeroplan (one of his favorite mileage programs)...but he didn't have a Bilt card yet. With luck on his side though, he suspected he could get the card and get over 100K Aeroplan miles in just a matter of days. Greg thought he was insane, but Nick's gamble paid off. (02:48) - What is Bilt and why was Nick interested? Learn more about the Bilt card here. (03:16) - What was the Bilt bonus that finally got Nic...
The best transferable points program is... | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep243 | 2-23-24
February 23, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBOn episode 243 of Frequent Miler on the Air, Greg and Nick dissect the different factors that make a transferable program "the best". Use the timestamps below to navigate to each individual topic within the episode. (Our apologies for the continued audio issues with Nick's mic.) (01:38) Uni Portable Toll Transponder (Mail Bag) - Find the Uni transponder here. (07:22) Capital One to acquire Discover (Card Talk) (12:12) New Amex refer-a-friend bonuses through May 22 (+10x restaurant...
5 free Marriott nights | Coffee Break Ep01 | 2-20-24
February 20, 2024 10:00 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBWe 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. On this "Coffee Break" mini episode, Greg and Nick chat about a pair of Marriott offers for 5, 50K free night certs...
Which Delta card is best? | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep242 | 2-16-24
February 16, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBIn this episode, Greg gives Nick a lesson in which Delta credit cards are best (and which are best for a smattering of different goals.) His ultimate conclusion might surprise you. (While Greg schools Nick on this topic, you may notice that Nick's audio is a little subpar. We apologize for this and we're troubleshooting that for next episode.) (01:25) Cheryl is back! (Mail Bag) (02:40) Whitney has a question about our "Mastering Avios" episode 241 (Mail Bag) Read our Mastering Avios E...
Mastering Avios | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep241 | 2-10-24
February 09, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBAvios is the rewards currency for British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling, Qatar, and soon Finnair. This means it's worth some attention. On this week's episode, we discuss how you can earn, use, and maximize this reward currency. Here are some of the topics you'll find in the episode... (01:41) Player Two chimes in (Mailbag) (03:37) Chase British Airways Visa Signature® Card (Card Talk) Learn more about this card: https://frequentmiler.com/ba/ (09:30) Turkish award search sho...
What are the best hotel keeper cards...and more | Ask Us Anything Ep64 | 1-31-24
February 06, 2024 10:00 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MBIn 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 (64) was streamed live on Jan 31, 2024 and can be viewed in full here: Frequent Miler Live: Ask Us Anything Here are all the questions asked during this episode (with timestamps) (00:44) - Should Nick upgrade his Aviator card? (04:12) - Wo...
Game changing transfer bonuses - The Bilt card ain’t just for renters anymore | Episode 240 | 2-3-24
February 03, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBOn this week's Frequent Miler on the Air, Greg and Nick talk about some game-changing transfer bonuses that have got them thinking..."The Bilt card ain’t just for renters anymore" (00:00:00) - Start (00:01:12) - Giant Mailbag (Bilt transfer bonuses are bogus) (00:04:18) - Card Talk (Big changes to Delta Credit cards...) (00:13:29) - Crazy Thing: (Dany says "I’ve had a Chase Ink $95 card for 10 years and this year they sent out a 10 year gift of coffee and some treats from a veteran o...
Game changing transfer bonuses - The Bilt card ain’t just for renters anymore | Ep240 | 2-3-24
February 03, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBOn this week's Frequent Miler on the Air, Greg and Nick talk about some game-changing transfer bonuses that have got them thinking..."The Bilt card ain’t just for renters anymore" (00:00:00) - Start (00:01:12) - Giant Mailbag (Bilt transfer bonuses are bogus) (00:04:18) - Card Talk (Big changes to Delta Credit cards...) (00:13:29) - Crazy Thing: (Dany says "I’ve had a Chase Ink $95 card for 10 years and this year they sent out a 10 year gift of coffee and some treats from a veteran o...
Pay Taxes, Earn Big Rewards | Ep 239 | 1-27-24
January 27, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBOn this episode, Greg and Nick discuss the question of whether or not you can pay your taxes with a credit card. (Spoiler - you can!) 00:01:35 - Using ChatGPT to squeeze $300 from the Ritz-Carlton card (Giant Mailbag) Read More: https://frequentmiler.com/ritz-fee-credits-what-works/ 00:10:57 - Capital One Spark Cash Plus: 2% Everywhere (Card Talk) Read more: https://frequentmiler.com/c1scplusbiz/ 00:16:30 - Pepper App (Crazy Thing) Read more: https://frequentmiler.com/pepper-ap...
Pay Taxes, Earn Big Rewards | Ep239 | 1-27-24
January 27, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBOn this episode, Greg and Nick discuss the question of whether or not you can pay your taxes with a credit card. (Spoiler - you can!) 00:01:35 - Using ChatGPT to squeeze $300 from the Ritz-Carlton card (Giant Mailbag) Read More: https://frequentmiler.com/ritz-fee-credits-what-works/ 00:10:57 - Capital One Spark Cash Plus: 2% Everywhere (Card Talk) Read more: https://frequentmiler.com/c1scplusbiz/ 00:16:30 - Pepper App (Crazy Thing) Read more: https://frequentmiler.com/pepper-ap...
Marriott’s marriage to MGM Resorts: A match made in Bonvoyland | Ep238 | 1-20-24
January 20, 2024 11:14 - 44 minutes - 53.7 MBFull details of the Marriott and MGM partnership are out and can only be accurately described as "a match made in Bonvoyland". 00:00 Intro 01:38 Turkish Airlines status match is back! (Giant Mailbag) https://frequentmiler.com/turkish-airlines-status-match-get-1-2-years-of-star-alliance-gold-with-very-reasonable-requirements/ 04:36 Amex Platinum 150K offer is back! (Card Talk) https://frequentmiler.com/amxplat/ 12:12 T-Mobile Home Internet Moneymaker ("Mattress running the numbe...
Shortcuts to airline elite status | Ep237 | 1-13-24
January 13, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBWhether you want to earn airline elite status from the comfort of your couch or switch alliances without starting from scratch, this week we talk about how you can score shortcuts to get the status you want. 00:00 Intro 02:28 Giant Mailbag 02:51 Greg-a-culpa 04:43 Nick-a-culpa: Air France actually does have an award chart https://viewfromthewing.com/air-france-introduces-new-award-chart-free-stopovers/ 07:09 T-Tip 11:53 Card Talk: Frontier Airlines World Mastercard https://f...
Spit shining our 2024 crystal ball | Ep236 | 1-6-24
January 06, 2024 10:12 - 54 minutes - 67.2 MBEach member of the Frequent Miler team made predictions for what will happen in loyalty news and credit cards in 2024, but this week we review which of those predictions we think are absolute hogwash and which you can bet your bottom dollar will happen in 2024. 00:00 Intro 01:30 Giant Mailbag 10:42 Award Talk: An Aeroplan cautionary tale 14:20 Follow up on Bonvoyed Awards https://frequentmiler.com/frequent-milers-readers-choice-bonvoyed-awards-2023-edition/ 16:56 Follow up on De...
The single best deal of the year | Ep235 | 12-30-23
December 30, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBBetween those deals we have identified and those highlighted by readers, which was the single best deal of 2023 in the points & miles space? This week, Greg and Nick consider the contenders and crown a champion. 00:00 Intro 01:14 Giant Mailbag 05:45 Card Talk: Amtrak Preferred Card https://frequentmiler.com/amkworld/ 10:24 What crazy thing . . . did Bilt Rewards do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/bilt-rent-day-promos-75-150-transfer-bonuses-to-flying-blue-virgin-ihg/ 14:...
The 2023 Bonvoyed Awards | Ep234 | 12-23-23
December 23, 2023 11:42 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBAs we close out 2023, we take a moment to honor those loyalty programs that have dishonored their own members with the biggest snafus, most member-unfriendly changes, or other painful devaluations. 00:00 Intro 01:58 Giant Mailbag 04:51 Card Talk: Marriott Bonvoy Bevy & Bountiful cards https://frequentmiler.com/bonvoybevy/ https://frequentmiler.com/bonvoybountiful/ 10:41 What crazy thing . . . did Air France / KLM Flying Blue do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/amazing-bus...
The travel rewards we want most | Ep233 | 12-16-23
December 16, 2023 10:40 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBIt's fun to daydream about the flights and hotels we'd love to book with miles and points. This week, Greg and Nick discuss the redemptions they would most like to make if the stars aligned. 00:00 Intro 01:33 Giant Mailbag 06:38 Card Talk: Air France / KLM Flying Blue World Elite Mastercard https://frequentmiler.com/afklm/ 15:45 Main Event: The rewards we want the most 16:35 Greg: Air France La Premier (first class) 18:54 Emirates "new" First Class 19:30 Lufthansa New First C...
Our favorite travel rewards of 2023 | Ep232 | 12-9-23
December 09, 2023 11:52 - 1 hour - 110 MBThe year 2023 has seen our travels take us all over the world. This week, we look back and discuss our favorite award redemptions of the year 2023 and of all time. Subscribe to our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 00:00 Intro 01:35 Giant Mailbag 04:10 Travel Talk 04:28 Alaska wants to buy Hawaiian Airlines 12:00 EU261 claim 14:33 Card Talk : Hawaiian Airlines credit cards 22:30 Award Talk: Avianca customer service might be better than its reputation suggests. ...
Our favorite travel rewards of 2023 | Ep 232 | 12-9-23
December 09, 2023 11:52 - 1 hour - 110 MBThe year 2023 has seen our travels take us all over the world. This week, we look back and discuss our favorite award redemptions of the year 2023 and of all time. Subscribe to our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 00:00 Intro 01:35 Giant Mailbag 04:10 Travel Talk 04:28 Alaska wants to buy Hawaiian Airlines 12:00 EU261 claim 14:33 Card Talk : Hawaiian Airlines credit cards 22:30 Award Talk: Avianca customer service might be better than its reputation suggests. ...
The Art of Extreme Stackery | Ep231 | 12-2-23
December 02, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBExtreme Rewards via Extreme Stacking: Stack portal rewards, category bonuses, and much more to take your shopping to the next level. 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:42 Giant Mailbag 00:02:36 -- Backpack tip 00:03:09 -- Nordic Choice 00:06:00 -- AutoSlash for the win 00:06:52 -- Schwab debit card rocks 00:08:12 -- Open Hotel Alert to the rescue 00:08:57 -- Turkish Airlines: valuable mess 00:10:22 Card Talk: Amex Blue Business Plus 00:16:42 Award Talk: Book Etihad w/ Flying Blue miles ...
Your companion is now free to move about the country | Ep230 | 11-25-23
November 25, 2023 10:15 - 1 hour - 108 MB"Free" up your companion by powering up to Companion Pass status. The timing is right, but be sure that you time the bonuses properly to score free travel for a companion for almost all of next year and all of the year after. 00:00 Intro 01:45 Giant Mailbag https://frequentmiler.com/best-credit-card-sign-up-offers/ 04:04 Card Talk: Southwest Rapid Rewards credit cards 05:10 Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus card 08:00 Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier card 08:30 Southwest Rapid Reward...
A good deed is its own reward (but we can do better) | Ep229 | 11-18-23
November 18, 2023 12:05 - 1 hour - 96.5 MBMaximize your charitable giving by earning a great return while doing good in the world. From ways to give without causing your favorite charity to incur processing fees to ways to earn thousands of points for your donation, this week we talk about how to do your charitable deeds (better). 00:00 Intro 01:13 Giant Mailbag 03:32 Giant Mailbag #2: United Quest card details 07:22 Card Talk: Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card & Capital One Venture X Business Credit Card https://f...
Wringing value from United miles | Ep228 | 11-11-23
November 11, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 79 MBUnited Mileage Plus is an extremely popular program, but how can you get the best value out of the miles? This week, we talk about using flexible awards to your advantage, cheap intra-European awards, the Excursionist Perk, and a lot more. 00:00 Intro 01:20 Giant Mailbag #1: Can we get a Delta-free podcast? 02:35 Giant Mailbag #2 03:48 What crazy thing . . . did Delta do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/deltas-window-seat-shop-of-horrors/ 06:46 Card Talk: United Quest card ...
How to get amazing value from American Airlines miles | Ep227 | 11-4-23
November 04, 2023 10:42 - 1 hour - 101 MBAmerican Airlines miles can be used to fly some of the fanciest airlines in the world. They can also be really handy for buying domestic flights to/from non-American Airlines hubs. On this week's episode, we discuss some of our favorite ways to get awesome value out of American Airlines miles. 00:00 Intro 01:23 Giant Mailbag 03:50 Card Talk 03:55 New Citi Application Rule https://frequentmiler.com/possible-citi-5-day-rule-causing-denials-for-too-many-inquiries/ 07:04 Plastiq new...
When can you get the same card (and welcome bonus) again? | Ep226 | 10-28-23
October 28, 2023 11:03 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBDid you know that it is possible to get the same credit card that you have had before and get the new cardmember welcome bonus again? In fact, in some cases, you might be able to open a second of the same card that you currently have and get the bonus again. This week, we discuss the rules by issuer. 00:00 Intro 01:45 Giant Mailbag 05:01 Card Talk: Delta SkyMiles Platinum Card https://frequentmiler.com/DLplat/ https://frequentmiler.com/DLplatbiz/ 17:37 Mattress Running the Number...
Delta's Big Flip-Flop | Ep225 | 10-21-23
October 21, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBDelta has walked back their elite status changes in a big way. Long-term elites and credit card enthusiasts have come out as good as gold. Has Delta gone too far and made elite status too easy to earn and keep? 00:00 Intro 01:37 Giant Mailbag 02:56 Hilton credit card changes https://frequentmiler.com/big-changes-to-hilton-aspire-and-surpass-cards/ https://frequentmiler.com/amxhiltonaspire/ https://frequentmiler.com/hilton-honors-american-express-surpass-card/ 23:23 What cra...
Must-have Amex Cards | Ep224 | 10-14-23
October 14, 2023 10:01 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBAmerican Express has a the largest stable of rewards credit cards on the market, but which Amex cards are must-have cornerstones of your wallet? The answers aren't universal, so this week we discuss the Amex cards that could make the cut and who should keep them. 01:23 Giant Mailbag 05:05 What crazy thing . . . did JetBlue do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/jetblues-mosaic-founderscard-benefit-is-this-a-joke/ 13:52 25% transfer bonus from Amex to JetBlue ...
Buying groups: Big risks / big rewards | Ep223 | 10-7-23
October 07, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBBuying groups can be a highly effective way to increase credit card spend and earn big rewards, but they can also be a perilous path toward problems. Greg and Nick discuss what they are, why you might want to use them, and why they may not be right for you. 00:00 Intro 00:47 Giant Mailbag 08:30 Card Talk: Amex Business Gold card https://frequentmiler.com/major-changes-to-the-american-express-business-gold-card-heres-whats-happening/ 20:37 What crazy thing . . . did Marriott phone ...
Roll your own hotel elite status | Ep222 | 9-30-23
September 30, 2023 10:34 - 1 hour - 109 MBWant to get elite treatment at hotels without investing the time and effort in enough nights for elite status? Instead of spending fifty or sixty nights a year in hotels with one brand, you can simulate status with some simple tricks. 00:00 Intro 01:52 Giant Mailbag 06:08 Card Talk: Bank of America Alaska Airlines credit cards https://frequentmiler.com/as/ https://frequentmiler.com/asbiz/ https://frequentmiler.com/alaska-airlines-companion-fare-guide/ 20:10 What crazy thing.....
Roll your own airline elite status | Ep221 | 9-23-23
September 23, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 98 MBYou don't need airline elite status to get elite-like treatment. This week, we discuss how to get the perks without the loyalty and how to think about the costs associated if you decide to stay on that hamster wheel. Join our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 00:00 Intro 01:42 Giant Mailbag 04:47 What crazy thing . . . did Amex do this week? 06:46 Mattress running the numbers: Aeroplan cardholders can get 4th night free with points https://frequentmiler.com/aeropl...
Delta breaks up with its loyal customers. It's not you, it's Delta. | Ep220 | 9-16-23
September 16, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBDelta wants dollars: this week we discuss the massive changes coming to the Delta Sky Miles elite status program and what it means for flyers and cardholders alike. 00:00 Intro 01:24 Giant Mailbag 04:26 What crazy thing . . .did Citi do this week? 06:10 Mattress running the numbers 6:23 American Airlines elite status fast track for some Hyatt elites https://frequentmiler.com/american-airlines-back-with-instant-status-pass-for-hyatt-elite-members-targeted/ 10:25 Hyatt Globalist...