Frequent Miler on the Air
290 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 414 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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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...
Citi's awesome rewards program | Ep219 | 9-9-23
September 09, 2023 09:41 - 57 minutes - 72.2 MBCiti's ThankYou program gets lets attention than other major bank rewards point programs, but it has some unique strengths that deserve your attention. This week, Greg and Nick determine whether and for whom Citi can be an awesome option. 00:00 Intro 00:47 Giant Mailbag 03:38 Mattress Running the Numbers 03:40 Marriott Homes & Villas promo 04:45 Wyndham points on sale for less than 1cpp 08:27 Buy Finnair Plus points 12:44 Award Talk 12:46 Now transfer Virgin points to a frie...
Two for the price of one: How to get a free companion ticket | Ep218 | 9-2-23
September 02, 2023 09:04 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBWant a companion to fly with you for free? There are many different companion tickets on the market, but some are far better than others. This week, we discuss which ones are worth it, how to get them, and they they are special. 00:00 Intro 01:08 Giant Mailbag 03:33 What crazy thing . . . did Bilt Rewards do? https://frequentmiler.com/no-official-bilt-welcome-offer-after-all/ 07:07 Award Talk: Booking Turkish via email within 6 hours https://frequentmiler.com/yes-you-can-still-...
10 tricks for spending fewer points for flights & hotels (game show edition) | Ep217 | 8-26-23
August 26, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 80 MBGet your pen and paper and get ready to play along and see if you can beat the blogger as Nick tries to score at least 75,000 points revealing 10 tricks for spending fewer points on your flight and hotel awards. 00:00 Intro 01:52 Giant Mailbag 04:05 Card Talk: Amex Platinum card changes 10:51 Mattress running the numbers: Stand Up to Cancer and earn 50x https://frequentmiler.com/american-airlines-earn-up-to-50x-aadvantage-miles-with-cancer-research-donation/ 14:15 Award Talk 1...
Chase Ultimate Rewards points: Best ways to get great value | Ep216 | 8-19-23
August 19, 2023 12:38 - 1 hour - 102 MBDon't settle for mediocrity - get great value from your credit card points by utilizing some of our favorite techniques to save big on both economy and business class airfare and hotels ranging from simple to simply luxurious. 00:00 Intro 00:48 Giant Mailbag: Trouble with the Schwab debit card and a workaround 06:14 What crazy thing . . . did Bilt Rewards do this week? 14:29 Mattress running the numbers: Frontier's GoWild pass promotion 20:55 Award Talk 20:59 Nick's experience wi...
Must-have Chase cards | Ep215 | 8-12-23
August 12, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 106 MBBig wins start with solid strategy. This week, we talk about which cards you must have before you start applying with reckless abandon as well as which cards you should probably be considering that are all likely limited by the 5/24 rule. If you play your cards right, you can easily end up with all the cards you want and need before you get locked out of more. 00:00 Intro 00:55 Giant Mailbag: A "wea culpa" 03:41 Card Talk: Chase Freedom Unlimited & Chase Freedom Flex cards https://fr...
How to earn millions of points from credit card welcome offers | Ep214 | 8-5-23 Published Aug 5, 2023
August 05, 2023 09:54 - 1 hour - 104 MBThere are more than 8 million points and miles available via new credit card welcome offers. Here's how to score millions of points in your household. Join our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 00:00 Intro 01:45 Giant Mailbag 09:05 Card Talk: JetBlue Plus and JetBlue Business Cards https://frequentmiler.com/b6plus/ https://frequentmiler.com/b6biz/ 15:37 What crazy thing . . . happened to Greg the Frequent Miler this week? 21:10 Mattress Running the Numbers: 50%...
Wringing value from Delta SkyMiles | Ep213 | 7-29-23
July 29, 2023 10:45 - 52 minutes - 65.5 MBIf you're flush with Delta SkyMiles, don't flush them on poor redemptions -- instead, listen to this week's show and learn how you can squeeze good value out of your SkyMiles. One quick update: During our Award Talk segment, we discussed the ability to book Starlux via Alaska Airlines, but that availability and pricing got pulled between the time we recorded and the time we published -- we were right that you had to jump on it quickly, but it died even faster than we expected. 00:00 Intro ...
The new American Airlines Executive card. Is it worth the new fee? | Ep212 | 7-22-23
July 22, 2023 10:55 - 53 minutes - 65.8 MBIf you're a loyal American Airlines AAdvantage customer, does this card make sense with the new structure? 00:00 Intro 00:42 Giant Mailbag #1 01:45 Giant Mailbag #2 03:41 What crazy thing . . .did Delta Airlines do this week? 06:13 Award Talk 06:15 MGM and Marriott to partner from October 2023 https://frequentmiler.com/mgm-to-partner-with-marriott-bonvoy-from-october-2023-onward/ 10:40 Air Canada has access to more Singapore Airlines space https://frequentmiler.com/an-ai...
Partner up to Maximize rewards | Ep211 | 7-15-23
July 15, 2023 09:55 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBIt takes two to tango -- and you can dance your way to plenty of points and miles to make those dream trips happen twice as quickly when you play the game with a partner. This week, we talk tips and strategies for collecting rewards with a travel partner. 00:00 Intro 00:33 Giant Mailbag 02:18 Card Talk: Chase Sapphire Reserve frequentmiler.com/csr 19:41 Award Talk 19:44 PointsYeah https://frequentmiler.com/pointsyeah/ 22:28 Fiji Airways ticket refund update 24:38 Choice + R...
How to find impossible hotel awards [fixed] | Ep210 | 7-8-23
July 08, 2023 12:53 - 57 minutes - 69.4 MBEver wonder how you can possibly snag a reservation at a high-demand property that never seems to have award availability? This week, we discuss the tools you can use to make those impossible awards happen. 00:00 Intro 01:10 Giant Mailbag: Don't Hilton free night certificates have a big drawback? 04:25 Card Talk: Hilton Surpass and Hilton Business cards https://frequentmiler.com/amxhiltonbiz/ https://frequentmiler.com/hilton-honors-american-express-surpass-card...
How to find impossible hotel awards | Ep210 | 7-8-23
July 08, 2023 12:53 - 57 minutes - 69.4 MBEver wonder how you can possibly snag a reservation at a high-demand property that never seems to have award availability? This week, we discuss the tools you can use to make those impossible awards happen. 00:00 Intro 01:10 Giant Mailbag: Don't Hilton free night certificates have a big drawback? 04:25 Card Talk: Hilton Surpass and Hilton Business cards https://frequentmiler.com/amxhiltonbiz/ https://frequentmiler.com/hilton-honors-american-express-surpass-card...
Are first class awards worth the extra miles? | Ep209 | 07/01/2023
July 01, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBOn this week's show Greg and Nick discuss the huge advantage of flying business class over economy or premium economy (and how airline miles make that possible at a reasonable cost), and debate the next step: is it worth paying more miles to fly international first class instead of business class? 00:00:48 Giant Mailbag 00:03:14 What crazy thing did Amex do this week? • Amex sometimes claims that tax payments don't count... • See also: Pay taxes via credit card 00:09:54 Deal talk: Save...
Easy Marriott elite status | Ep208 | 6-24-23
June 24, 2023 11:27 - 1 hour - 91 MBYou can get Marriott Platinum status with as few as 10 nights actually spent in Marriott hotels per year with the right strategy. This week, Greg and Nick discuss easy paths to Marriott Platinum and Titanium status. 00:00 Intro 00:45 Giant Mailbag: The Bilt card's hidden bonus 03:28 Lessons learned from traveling as a group of 5 https://frequentmiler.com/points-for-family-travel/ 12:46 Card Talk: Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card https://frequentmiler.com/mrplus/ 20:20 Award Talk:...
Best and Worst of Party of 5 (A judge-eye view) | Ep207 | 6-17-23
June 17, 2023 10:48 - 51 minutes - 65 MBWhat did the judge think of each team's decisions? In this week's episode, Greg and Nick quick-fire recap the Party of 5 trip and Greg shares his view as to what each team did best and which things didn't go according to plan. https://frequentmiler.com/party-of-5-frequentmiler-challenge-daily-update/ For full Party of 5 coverage, see: https://frequentmiler.com/tag/party-of-5/ 00:00 Intro 01:35 Challenge Format https://frequentmiler.com/party-of-5-frequent-milers-2023-team-challen...
Four Seasons vs Grand Hyatt Macau | Ep206 | 6-10-23
June 10, 2023 12:46 - 35 minutes - 43 MBFour Seasons has a repiutation for elegance and luxury, but Hyatt has a lot of fans in the award travel community. Which hotel "wowed" in Macau? Listen for our thoughts. 00:00 Intro 00:52 Challenge update 08:25 Manila to Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific Business 09:52 What crazy thing . . . did the Curve Card do this week? 11:31 Card Talk: A brief look at the Amex Platinum card 12:47 Main Event: Four Seasons vs Grand Hyatt Macau 15:11 Four Seasons Suite 16:02 Grand Hyatt Macau sui...
Conquer the impossible: The challenge is on | Ep205 | 6-3-23
June 03, 2023 10:15 - 1 hour - 103 MBThe 2023 Frequent Miler team challenge is on. This week, Greg and Nick discuss what we've learned from past challenges and why we can't wait to see what is happening right now.00:00 Inro 00:00 Intro 01:20 Giant Mailbag 07:34 Card Talk: Business Platinum card https://frequentmiler.com/amxplatbiz/ https://frequentmiler.com/200000-membership-rewards-amex-business-platinum/ 24:50 Main Event: Conquering the impossible 26:02 Million Mile Madness 27:28 Necker Island 28:30 40K to ...
How would we spend 1 million dollars? | Ep204 | 5-27-23
May 27, 2023 10:44 - 1 hour - 103 MBHere are ways to maximize your return on high levels of spend with low levels of effort. 00:00 Intro 00:29 Giant Mailbag 01:56 Giant Mailbag #2 https://frequentmiler.com/cross-brand-amex-referrals-possible/ 04:25 Card Talk: Bank of America Premium Rewards card https://frequentmiler.com/boapr/ https://frequentmiler.com/bank-of-america-rewards/ 19:00 What crazy thing . . . did Choice Privileges do this week? 22:25 Mattress running the numbers: Wyndham summer promo https:/...
The sky has fallen on United MileagePlus. Now what? | Ep203 | 5-20-23
May 20, 2023 10:40 - 1 hour - 104 MBUnited steeply increased the cost of award tickets this week and as a result, United miles are worth less. Fear not --- you have many great options for booking Star Alliance awards moving forward. This week, we discuss your alternatives. Join our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 00:00 Intro 00:36 Giant Mailbag: Citi premier *does* have purchase protections 04:13 Award Talk 04:18: Citi adds a new transfer partner (Accor) https://frequentmiler.com/accor-live-limitl...
Citi's quintessential credit card quartet | Ep202 | 5-13-22
May 13, 2023 10:15 - 1 hour - 102 MBDo Citi's unsung heroes make up the quintessential credit card quartet? Greg and Nick discuss the Citi card combo you might want to consider. 00:00 Intro 00:49 Giant Mailbag: Citi updates application rules 04:18 What crazy thing . . . did Hilton do this week? 08:52 Mattress running the numbers: IHG Timeshare offer for 3 nights + 50K points for $199 / $249 https://frequentmiler.com/ihg-timeshare-offer-get-3-night-stay-50000-points-for-199-249/ 13:20 Award Talk: Booking Aer Lingus...
How to get insane value from your Amex points | Ep201 | 5-6-23
May 06, 2023 10:15 - 1 hour - 108 MBAmex Membership Rewards points can be incredibly valuable when used properly toward flights (with airline transfer partners), but they are awful for those looking to redeem for gift cards. This week, we discuss how you can get so much more value with award travel than you will via redemptions like gift cards, Amazon purchases, etc. Join our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 00:00 Intro 01:14 Giant Mailbag 10:34 Mattress running the numbers: Numerous transfer bonuses ...
How to get insane value from your Amex points | Ep 201 | 5-6-23
May 06, 2023 10:15 - 1 hour - 108 MBAmex Membership Rewards points can be incredibly valuable when used properly toward flights (with airline transfer partners), but they are awful for those looking to redeem for gift cards. This week, we discuss how you can get so much more value with award travel than you will via redemptions like gift cards, Amazon purchases, etc. Join our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 00:00 Intro 01:14 Giant Mailbag 10:34 Mattress running the numbers: Numerous transfer bonuses ...
Bilt IS all that | Ep200 | 4-29-23
April 29, 2023 11:28 - 1 hour - 107 MBBilt Rewards is the real deal. With a great set of transfer partners and ways to earn points whether or not you rent or have the credit card, this program just keeps getting better. This week we discuss why you shouldn't sleep on Bilt Rewards. 00:00 Intro 01:04 Oops! 01:06 Oops: You need 40K AA for Gold 02:05 Ooops: AA charity donation may have been AOK 03:46 Ooops: Can't book JetBlue transatlantic with AA miles 04:52 Ooops: How did we forgret the Ink Business Preferred? 06:27 ...
Amassing American Airlines Miles | Ep199 | 4-22-23
April 22, 2023 10:15 - 1 hour - 122 MBWant piles of American Airlines miles? Here are your best strategies for amassing a massive amount of miles in the valuable AAdvantage rewards program. 00:00 Intro 01:03 Award Talk 01:04 Booking The Signature at MGM Grand via Airbnb https://frequentmiler.com/hacking-las-vegas/ 07:10 Roame.Travel adds JetBlue 08:07 Seats.Aero helps Greg find Qsuites availability 09:28 Giant Mailbag: Laddering flights 12:40 Giant Mailbag: Can I transfer Ultimate Rewards to American Airlines mil...
Loyalty Program Changing Fortunes | Ep198 | 4-15-23
April 15, 2023 09:51 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBFrequent Miler often focuses on determine value in the most objective ways possible, but this week Nick and Greg take a very subjective look at each of the major programs, sharing our thoughts about whether each is trending up or trending down. Subscribe to our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 00:00 Intro 01:05 Giant Mailbag 06:50 Card Talk: Chase Sapphire Preferred https://frequentmiler.com/chase-sapphire-preferred-complete-guide/ 19:17 What crazy thing....doub...
13 ways to increase credit card spend (and get most of it back) | Ep197 | 4-8-23
April 08, 2023 10:35 - 1 hour - 111 MBBig credit card intro bonuses are the fastest way to supercharge your miles and points balances, but how can you meet the minimum spending requirements for multiple new cards per year? Here are 13 ways to increase your spending with no cost or low cost. 1:41 Announcements. Tim Goes Full Time https://frequentmiler.com/no-joke-tim-goes-full-time-at-frequent-miler/ 3:10 Monthly Ask Us Anything 5:42 See Nick live at FTU Washington DC https://frequentmiler.com/come-see-nick-at-ftu-sig...
The World Unlocked: How the points & miles hobby makes incredible experiences practical | Ep196 | 4-1-23
April 01, 2023 10:45 - 1 hour - 108 MBAward travel unlocks an incredible world of possibility. Where will it take you? This week, we talk about how award travel can unlock more travel and more luxury than you may imagine if you're new to the hobby. We also discuss an opportunity to unlock Hyatt elite status that is only available through 4/1/23. Join our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 00:00 Intro 01:07 Award Talk: Expedia destroys the value of Hotels.com reward program https://frequentmiler.com/huge...
Doing Hawaii with points | Ep195 | 3-25-23
March 25, 2023 05:52 - 1 hour - 126 MBInstead of saving money for years to visit Hawaii, save your money and get your flights and hotels covered with just two new credit cards. This week, we talk about how to scratch Hawaii off your bucket list with ease and your best options to make it happen. Join our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 00:00 Intro 00:56 Giant Mailbag: IHG Suite Upgrade Clarification 04:36 Frequent Miler Challenge Update https://frequentmiler.com/party-of-5-frequent-milers-2023-team-cha...
What's in our wallets? | Ep194 | 3-18-23
March 18, 2023 11:35 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBSince Samuel L. Jackson and Jennifer Garner won't stop asking, this week we discuss what's in OUR wallets (and why). Find out which cards the two of us carry regularly for each of the major expense categories. Join our email list: FrequentMiler.com/Subscribe 00:40 Giant Mailbag 03:02 Card Talk: Hilton Aspire 12:55 Award Talk 13:04 Alaska Devalues JAL awards 17:00 Southwest Wanna Get Away Plus for the win 20:05 Nick’s quick hit Award Talk triple header 20:15 LifeMiles Manual Boo...
Which is the most rewarding hotel loyalty program? | Ep193 | 3-11-23
March 11, 2023 21:58 - 1 hour - 100 MBThe margin between the most and least rewarding hotel loyalty programs is probably smaller than you expect -- and which one is best for you often depends on variables like your status or which card you use. This week, we discuss which programs offer you the most bang for your buck. 00:00 Intro 00:45 Giant Mailbag: Inking success 05:45 Card Talk: IHG Premier and IHG Premier Business cards https://frequentmiler.com/ihgprem/ https://frequentmiler.com/IHGBusiness/ 12:35 Award Talk ...
[Fixed] Which is the most rewarding hotel loyalty program? | Ep193 | 3-11-23
March 11, 2023 21:58 - 1 hour - 100 MBThe margin between the most and least rewarding hotel loyalty programs is probably smaller than you expect -- and which one is best for you often depends on variables like your status or which card you use. This week, we discuss which programs offer you the most bang for your buck. 00:00 Intro 00:45 Giant Mailbag: Inking success 05:45 Card Talk: IHG Premier and IHG Premier Business cards https://frequentmiler.com/ihgprem/ https://frequentmiler.com/IHGBusiness/ 12:35 Award Talk ...
Bright spots in Hyatt's 2023 devaluation (And 5 things Hyatt can do to get off the loyalty naughty list) | Ep192 | 3-4-23
March 04, 2023 11:05 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBHyatt's 2023 category changes mark a devaluation in the eyes of many, but this week we talk about the good news to be gleaned from the latest list and how Hyatt can get back in our good graces in a more meaningful way. Join our email list: FrequentMiler.com/Subscribe 00:00 Intro 00:49 Giant Mailbag 1:45 Card Talk: Chase Ink Business Cash card https://frequentmiler.com/cic/ 12:37 Virgin Atlantic joins SkyTeam 18:40 What crazy thing . . . did Choice Privileges do this week? 22:...
How to turn a $95 card into 4 ocean cruises | Ep191 | 2-25-23 [Fixed]
February 25, 2023 16:56 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBA $95 credit card could currently get you 4 (or more!) ocean cruises. This week, we talk about how to set the process in motion and why it could be a great deal. 00:00 Intro 00:50 Giant Mailbag 3:05 Card Talk https://frequentmiler.com/c1v1/ 11:52 Mattress running the numbers & What crazy thing....did Hyatt do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/hyatt-promo-earn-3k-points-every-2-nights-500-points-every-2-nights-in-select-cities/ 19:33 Greg almost books Qantas First Class 22...
How to turn a $95 card into 4 ocean cruises | Ep191 | 2-25-23
February 25, 2023 16:56 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBA $95 credit card could currently get you 4 (or more!) ocean cruises. This week, we talk about how to set the process in motion and why it could be a great deal. 00:00 Intro 00:50 Giant Mailbag 3:05 Card Talk https://frequentmiler.com/c1v1/ 11:52 Mattress running the numbers & What crazy thing....did Hyatt do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/hyatt-promo-earn-3k-points-every-2-nights-500-points-every-2-nights-in-select-cities/ 19:33 Greg almost books Qantas First Class 22...
Travel Hacker's Toolkit | Ep190 | 2-18-23
February 18, 2023 11:23 - 1 hour - 108 MBThere are a lot of great tools for collecting and spending points and miles. This week, we talk about the ones we use most often to maximize our mileage. 00:00 Intro 00:45 Giant Mailbag: Tips from the comments on a fixing a failed attempt at a Platinum triple dip https://frequentmiler.com/fixing-a-failed-platinum-triple-dip/ 05:50 What crazy thing....double header! 05:58 What crazy thing . . . did Capital One do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/capital-one-including-global-...
SkyMiles strike back | Ep189 | 2-11-23
February 11, 2023 11:23 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBLong the laughing stock of the award travel world, recent findings in analyzing award redemption opportunities show that Delta SkyMiles is striking back against popular perception. With a new award discount for cardholders that looks to be as advertised and international business class deals connecting the dots outside of the US, it is possible to get better value out of SkyMiles than you may have otherwise assumed. Join our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 00:40 Giant Ma...
Hidden City Ticketing: Techniques, Challenges, and Ethics | Ep188 | 2-4-23
February 04, 2023 12:06 - 1 hour - 105 MBHidden city ticketing could save you a lot of money or miles, but it comes with both challenges and risks. Some find it appealing, others find it unethical. Greg and Nick discuss the details. Join our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Giant Mailbag 05:19 Mattress running the numbers: Now exchange points between Choice and Radisson https://frequentmiler.com/now-convert-radisson-points-to-choice-privileges-at-a-21-ratio/ 13:04 The News: Delt...
First Class for 5: Gambling on Frequent Miler's 2023 Team Challenge | Ep187 | 1-28-23
January 28, 2023 11:34 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBDo you often read about the luxury travels of bloggers and think "That's nice, but it's not possible to do that with an entire family!"? This week, Greg and Nick decided to bet the Frequent Miler team's reputation as points and miles wizards on our ability to create an amazing trip for not one or two people, but for all five of us. Join our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 00:00 Introduction 1:18 Mattress running the numbers: Bilt Rent Day Promo: 100% transfer bonus to ...
The single best $250 credit card wallet for point collectors | Ep186 | 1-21-23
January 21, 2023 10:30 - 42 minutes - 53.6 MBWhat's the strongest transferable points wallet you can muster with just a $250 budget for annual fees? Will Greg or Nick come up with the killer combo -- and can yours beat theirs? 00:00 Intro 00:59 Giant Mailbag 03:32 What crazy thing . . . did Capital One do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/can-the-premier-collection-really-compete-with-fine-hotels-resorts-and-the-sort/ 09:03 Mattress running the numbers: A potentially lucrative Wyndham promotion https://frequentmiler.com/...
Doing New Zealand with points | Ep185 | 1-14-23
January 14, 2023 11:59 - 1 hour - 119 MBFresh off the plane from New Zealand, Greg shares highlights from his trip and we discuss the best ways to fly to and stay in New Zealand using points and miles. Subscribe to our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 1:06 Giant Mailbag 3:06 What crazy thing . . . did Chase and Aeroplan do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/unlimited-pay-yourself-back-for-travel-at-1-25c-for-aeroplan-cardholders/ 9:47 Mattress running the numbers https://frequentmiler.com/40k-choice...
Elite Treats: the best elite benefits in the business | Ep184 | 1-7-23
January 07, 2023 11:09 - 34 minutes - 41.4 MBAirline, hotel, and rental car programs treat their best customers to the highest level of recognition. Are the perks worth your loyalty? Which elite benefits are the best in the business? This week, we talk about our favorite elite benefits in each of several categories. Join our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 00:42 Giant Mailbag 2:43 What crazy thing . . .fourple header! 3:10 What crazy thing . . . did Southwest Airlines do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/...
What as the 2022 Deal of the Year? | Ep183 | 12-31-22
December 31, 2022 11:23 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBWe regularly report on great deals, but this week we discuss the cream of the crop as we try to narrow down the best of the best deals of 2022. Join our email list so you don't miss great deals like these: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 00:50 Giant Mailbag https://frequentmiler.com/frequent-milers-2022-state-of-the-business-report/ 3:55 What crazy thing...did Southwest Airlines do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/southwest-having-operational-meltdown-no-end-in-sight/ ...
2022 Bonvoyed Awards | Ep182 | 12-24-22
December 24, 2022 11:37 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBThis week, we throw regular segments out the window and cover your end of year checklist before diving into the 2022 Bonvoyed Awards, where we discuss which program has Bonvoyed us the worst in 2022. 01:37 Elite status https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-titanium-achieved-heres-how-i-sprinted-to-the-finish/ 06:34 Expiring free night certs https://frequentmiler.com/gift-hotel-points-free-night-certificates-and-award-nights-booked-with-points-rules-by-program/ 13:41 Airline fee cred...
American Airlines takes elite gaming to the next level | Ep181 | 12-17-22
December 17, 2022 10:48 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBAmerican Airlines clearly is not a player-hater: the newly revamped AAdvantage Loyalty Points program seems to be designed with an eye toward gamification. Gone are the days when George Clooney's character from Up in the Air was the ideal of an airline's best customer because this new program values those of us who earn miles without flying. Listen in to hear us discuss our takeaways form this week's AAdvantage announcement -- and a lot more. Join our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/...