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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Award Booking Aristry | Ep136 | 2-5-22
February 05, 2022 11:28 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBGetting the best deal on an award ticket is rarely done by going to one airline's website and searching round trip. Greg & Nick discuss the artistry that goes into building a masterpiece of a booking. 1:28 Giant Mailbag 5:57 What crazy thing did Radisson do this week? 10:17 Mattress Running the Numbers: Should you product change to the IHG Premier? https://frequentmiler.com/its-time-for-a-new-ihg-credit-card-strategy/ 26:58 Main Event: Award Booking Artistry 31:47 Mixing and Matchin...
Award Booking Artistry | Ep136 | 2-5-22
February 05, 2022 11:28 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBGetting the best deal on an award ticket is rarely done by going to one airline's website and searching round trip. Greg & Nick discuss the artistry that goes into building a masterpiece of a booking. 1:28 Giant Mailbag 5:57 What crazy thing did Radisson do this week? 10:17 Mattress Running the Numbers: Should you product change to the IHG Premier? https://frequentmiler.com/its-time-for-a-new-ihg-credit-card-strategy/ 26:58 Main Event: Award Booking Artistry 31:47 Mixing and Matchin...
The Hotel Loyalty Rollercoaster | Ep 135 | 1-29-22
January 29, 2022 07:48 - 1 hour - 88.8 MB1:06 Giant Mailbag 9:37 What crazy thing did . . . Aeromexico do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/expanded-delta-award-availability-via-aeromexico/ 15:50 Mattress Running the Numbers Triple Header https://frequentmiler.com/ihg-offering-up-to-35000-point-bonus-with-intercontinental-ambassador-renewal-or-enrollment/ https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-promotion-earn-1000-bonus-points-per-night-doubled-elite-nights/ https://frequentmiler.com/radisson-rewards-americas-stay-3-n...
How to spend half a million Amex points | Ep134 | 1-22-22
January 22, 2022 06:04 - 47 minutes - 58.7 MBThis week's episode was recording when word came in about the death of the incredible Resy offer. Still, the sweet spots discussed are highly relevant for anyone sitting on a bunch of Membership Rewards points. Listen in as we discuss how half a million points could buy you seven round trip business class tickets to Europe -- or even more valuable redemptions. 2:44 Giant Mailbag: The new Giant Mailbox 4:15 What crazy thing . . . did Marriott do this week? Get a very good deal for unused ...
Bucket list awards | Ep133 | 1-15-22
January 15, 2022 12:31 - 58 minutes - 70.1 MBWhat is the domestic US destination that Greg thinks should be on your bucket list and what else do he and Nick have in mind "someday"? Listen to this week's show to find out. 1:13 What crazy thing....did Plaid do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/plaid-class-action-settlement-submit-claim-by-4-28-22/ 7:13 Mattress Running the Numbers: Which Hilton Surpass offer is the best? https://frequentmiler.com/which-hilton-offer-truly-surpasses/ 21:31 Main Event: Bucket list awards 51:...
AA Elite Status Without Flying. Let The Game Begin! | Ep132 | 1-8-22
January 08, 2022 11:24 - 1 hour - 101 MBAmerican Airlines elite status will be easier than ever to achieve if you play the game right. Greg and Nick discuss why they care and how they plan to earn high-level AA elite status in their pajamas and without setting foot on an American Airlines plane. 1:08 Giant Mailbag / What crazy thing...did IHG do this week? 5:08 Mattress Running the Numbers: Should you sign up for 2,000 free Emirates miles? https://frequentmiler.com/get-2000-free-miles-when-joining-emirates-skywards-using-pr...
2021's Deal of the Year | Ep131 | 1-1-22
January 01, 2022 11:59 - 1 hour - 92.9 MB1:33 Giant Mailbag: The Venture X vacation rental credit may apply more broadly than you'd expect. 4:31 What crazy thing....did American Express do this week? Unexpected (and clawed back) Uber credits https://frequentmiler.com/happy-holidays-from-amex-gold-cardholders-getting-bonus-10-uber-credits-targeted/ 7:12 Mattress running the numbers: Hyatt points for expiring certificates - including club access awards https://frequentmiler.com/hyatt-offering-bonus-points-for-club-access-awards...
Our all-time favorite awards | Ep 130 | 12-25-21
December 25, 2021 11:58 - 57 minutes - 72.9 MBThe awards we enjoy remembering most, a last-minute status tip, and more on this week's show. 1:34 Giant Mailbag: 240x pushback 6:33 What crazy thing....did Citi do this week? 9:00 Mattress running the numbers: Don't forget this shortcut to Marriott Titanium status 12:40 The Main Event: Our all-time favorite awards https://frequentmiler.com/my-all-time-favorite-award-redemptions/ https://frequentmiler.com/my-all-time-favorite-award-redemptions/ On the LifeMiles manual booking m...
240x post mortem
December 18, 2021 10:52 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBThe American Airlines SimplyMiles deal to earn 240 miles per dollar donated to charity was ultimately honored, but when we recorded this week's episode we didn't yet know it would be. We looked back at how we handled it in terms of what we published (and didn't), how much we donated, and our takeaways for next time. 00:50 Giant Mailbag: A personal story 4:27 Giant Mailbag #2: A glance back at some predictions 7:32 What crazy thing...did Chase do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/...
Preparing For The End (of the year) | Ep128 | 12-11-21
December 11, 2021 12:24 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBAre you ready for the end? This week we talk about your to-do list to make sure you reap all the rewards you are due before the ball drops on New Year's Eve. 1:35 Giant Mailbag 5:46 What crazy thing did American Express do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/becoming-undead-and-grabbing-over-250000-points/ 9:57 Mattress running the numbers: Is the new Hyatt Bonus Journeys worth a mattress run? https://frequentmiler.com/new-hyatt-bonus-journeys-promo-earn-2022-points-per-2-nights...
Aeroplan Encourages Gaming: Ready Player 1?
December 04, 2021 11:45 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBAir Canada's Aeroplan rewards program has unveiled a new credit card for the U.S. market. And, surprise... the card seems custom built for "gaming"! Ready to play? 0:01:00 Mailbag Double header Mea Culpa: Wyndham 10K, JetBlue pooling 00:05:00 Mattress Running the Numbers: Swagbucks 0:09:20 Main Event: Aeroplan encourages gaming. Ready player 1? 0:56:13 Post Roast: Nick is sad that Greg picked Richard Branson over him 0:57:23 Question of the week: Why earn cash back instead of transf...
Should we stop overlooking Spirit? | Ep126 | 11-27-21
November 27, 2021 12:20 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBThis week we discuss whether we should stop ignoring Spirit Airlines and start booking that Big Front Seat everywhere we go (domestically). 01:09 Giant Mailbag & Confession Time https://frequentmiler.com/10-years-of-frequent-miler/ 5:12 What crazy thing...did American Express do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/maximizing-value-from-amex-multi-referrals/ 09:05 Mattress Running the Numbers: Should we mattress run the stacking Wyndham promotions? https://frequentmiler.com/wyn...
Amex +4: Deal of the year? (600K from one card!) | Ep125 | 11-20-21
November 20, 2021 03:00 - 52 minutes - 65.9 MBThe Amex +4 referral offer stacks on top of existing bonus categories to make for some great deals. How can you trigger this deal easily and what are some good ways to maximize it? We discuss everything you need to know. 00:39 Giant Mailbag https://frequentmiler.com/10-years-of-frequent-miler/ https://frequentmiler.com/40kfaraway-stretching-the-boundaries-of-possibility/ 7:51 What crazy thing did Greg the Frequent Miler do this week? 13:27 Mattress running the numbers: Is it worth...
Our favorite Capital One Sweet Spot Awards | Ep124 | 11-13-21
November 13, 2021 11:32 - 45 minutes - 56.8 MBCapital One has access to some incredible sweet spot awards, but there are also some sour spots that you would be missing if you gave up other award programs to go all-Capital One miles. We also analyze a targeted Hyatt promo, answer the question of the week, and more. 00:44 Giant Mailbag 2:14 What crazy thing did...Hyatt do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/caution-dont-accidentally-use-a-hyatt-1-7-certificate-for-a-category-4-stay/ 6:17 Mattress Running the Numbers: Who should mattress ...
Capital One's Venture X: Will it bury Chase's Sapphire Reserve? | Ep123 | 11-6-21
November 06, 2021 10:04 - 1 hour - 77.9 MB1:21 What crazy thing....did X1 do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/x1-card-review-up-to-4x-everywhere-its-here-its-real/ 6:33 Mattress Running the Numbers: Is it worth spending $8K for a Hilton free night certificate if targeted? https://frequentmiler.com/hilton-free-night-certificate-offer-with-just-8k-spend-targeted/ 11:58 Main Event: Capital One's Venture X: Will it bury the competition? https://frequentmiler.com/capital-one-venture-x-card-a-strong-new-ultra-premium-cont...
Bon Voyage to Marriott Bonvoy | Ep122 | 10-30-21
October 30, 2021 10:15 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB00:52 Giant Mailbag Double Header 1:11 Giant Mail 1: About that JetBlue elite status offer... https://frequentmiler.com/jetblue-mosaic-status-with-15k-spend-from-10-1-to-12-31/ 3:27 Giant Mail 2: Marriott's nonsensical note 4:50 What crazy thing...did Hyatt do this week? 10:35 Mileage running the numbers: Is it worth spending to status with American Airlines? https://frequentmiler.com/american-airlines-revamps-program-earn-elite-status-through-credit-card-and-flight-spend/ 23:18 ...
Citi Doubles Your Choice | Ep121 | 10-23-21
October 23, 2021 11:34 - 51 minutes - 63.8 MB1:05 Giant Mailbag 2:56 What crazy thing . . .triple header! 3:15 What crazy thing . . . did Amex do recently? https://frequentmiler.com/waves-of-amex-shut-downs-this-week/ 4:53 What crazy thing . . . did Cardless do this week? 6:46 What crazy thing . . . did Amtrak do this week? 8:53 Mattress running the numbers: How to lock in the Marriott Amex Offer discount https://frequentmiler.com/50-back-on-200-with-new-marriott-amex-offer-targeted-enrollment-required/ 13:44 Main Even...
Our Favorite Sweet Spot Awards: Awesomeness vs Practicality | Ep120 | 10-16-21
October 16, 2021 10:52 - 1 hour - 101 MB1:23 Giant Mailbag 6:04 Mattress running the numbers: Is it worth spending $15K on the JetBlue Plus card to get Mosaic status? https://frequentmiler.com/jetblue-mosaic-status-with-15k-spend-from-10-1-to-12-31/ 10:17 Main Event: Our favorite sweet spot awards -Turkish Hawaii https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-book-united-flights-using-turkish-miles-smiles/ -ANA RTW https://frequentmiler.com/tips-for-booking-anas-round-the-world-award/ -ANA to/from Asia https://frequentmiler.c...
Chase Battles for the Middle | Ep119 | 10-9-21
October 09, 2021 10:53 - 58 minutes - 70.1 MB1:07 Giant Mailbag 3:56 What crazy thing...did American Express do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/amex-platinum-adds-walmart-and-soulcycle-benefits/ 9:21 Mattress Running the Numbers: The Weak Link in Marriott's Week of Wonders 14:55 Main Event: Chase Battles for the Middle https://frequentmiler.com/new-world-of-hyatt-business-credit-card-launches/ https://frequentmiler.com/manufacturing-hyatt-status-with-the-new-business-card/ 41:30 Post Roast Greg's roast of Nick:...
Disputing the indisputable best offer | Ep118 | 10-2-21
October 02, 2021 10:44 - 52 minutes - 65.7 MB00:51 Giant Mailbag 5:09 What crazy thing....did the Waldorf-Astoria Maldives do this week? 9:45 Mattress Running the Numbers: Is 129x Hilton points worth a mattress run? https://frequentmiler.com/earn-7500-hilton-points-when-staying-at-hilton-properties-in-las-vegas/ 15:02 Main Event: Disputing the Indisputable Best Offer https://frequentmiler.com/now-125k-15x-platinum-via-resy/ https://frequentmiler.com/settling-for-350k-amex-points-with-one-new-card/ 41:02 Post Roast: Are ...
Marriott fans rumor flames
September 25, 2021 10:14 - 48 minutes - 55.5 MB00:31 Giant Mailbag: The highs and lows of Passing the GUC 10:00 Mattress running the numbers: A Radisson promo that really is mattress-run-worthy. 15:50 Main Event: Marriott fans the rumor flames 45:41 Question of the Week: Could you use US Bank Altitude Reserve points to pay for your Maldives sea plane transfer? Join our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Music credit: Annie Yoder
Is a return to the Maldives worth it? | FM *in* the air | Ep116 | 9-18-21
September 18, 2021 09:25 - 35 minutes - 44.6 MBGreg and Nick recorded this week's episode in the air on the way home from the Maldives. With crystal clear waters, show-stopping sunsets, and fantastic service still fresh in mind - and while flying in the comfort of KLM business class during recording - the answer to the title question still wasn't an easy one. See the discussion for more. Subscribe to our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Music credit: Annie Yoder
Navigating International Travel During COVID | Ep115 | 9-11-21
September 11, 2021 13:30 - 40 minutes - 70.7 MBThis week Greg and Nick discuss the challenges they have faced in navigating protocols and requirements for a major international trip. See more here: https://frequentmiler.com/guc-trip-update/ Music credit: Annie Yoder
Transfer bonuses galore: Why so many and which are best? | Ep114 | 9-4-21
September 04, 2021 09:55 - 51 minutes - 63.3 MB00:27 Giant Mailbag: Is the Hilton Surpass the better choice for Hilton Diamond status in 2021? 3:10 Mattress Running the Numbers: If you're spending for a Hilton free night certificate in 2021, should you finish off the spend for Diamond status? 10:14 What crazy thing...did Citi do this week? 13:55 Main Event: A deluge of transfer bonuses https://frequentmiler.com/wow-12x-membership-rewards-transfer-bonuses-aeroplan-avios-virgin-atlantic-more/ https://frequent...
Elite status from home | Ep 113 | 8-28-21
August 28, 2021 10:08 - 1 hour - 72.3 MB1:08 Giant Mailbag 4:41 What crazy thing...did Alitalia do this week? 11:10 Mattress running the numbers: At what price should you mattress run the new Wyndham promotions? https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-earn-3000-bonus-points-when-booking-weekday-stays-check-in-sun-wed/ 18:52 Main Event: Elite status from home https://frequentmiler.com/shopping-for-status-airline-edition-inspired-by-passing-the-guc/ https://frequentmiler.com/shopping-for-status-car-rental-edition/ ...
Easy top tier Hyatt elite status | Ep 112 | 8-21-21
August 21, 2021 09:41 - 1 hour - 79.9 MB00:41 Giant Mailbag: Is the Sears Shop Your Way Mastercard the best cash back card ever? 5:42 What crazy thing...did Radisson Rewards do? 12:21 Mattress running the numbers: Should Greg use a Marriott free night certificate or earn a new one? 22:07 Main Event: Easy top tier Hyatt elite status. Should you go for it? https://frequentmiler.com/easy-path-to-top-tier-hyatt-status/ https://frequentmiler.com/my-misadventures-with-a-hyatt-premium-suite-award/ https://frequentmiler.com...
One card to rule them all | Ep111 | 8-14-21
August 14, 2021 10:55 - 52 minutes - 65 MB1:17 Giant Mailbag: Why not log in to United? 4:44 What crazy thing...did Aeroplan do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/aeroplan-might-be-a-more-exciting-transfer-partner-than-we-thought/ 10:41 Mileage running the numbers: When is an Emirates Skywards+ subscription worth it? https://frequentmiler.com/emirates-launches-skywards-subscription-plans-surprisingly-compelling-offer/ 18:10 Main Event: One card to rule them all Trip down memory lane: 2012: https://frequentmiler.co...
Chase adds Air Canada as transfer partner! | Ep 110 | 8-7-21
August 07, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBChase has added Air Canada as an Ultimate Rewards transfer partner. Having new options is always good news, but is the news "great"? 00:00:25 Giant mailbag (Airlines set award rates just above saver level) 00:04:55 Mattress Running the Numbers: Hilton Amex Offer (20% rebate) + Triple points promo + Aspire card $250 rebate 00:13:22 What Crazy Thing Did Southwest Airlines Do This Week? Southwest drops segments w/out notice. Many readers "enjoyed" the same treatment. 00:20:09 Main Event...
Delta elite status: easier than ever | Ep109 | 7-31-21
July 31, 2021 10:06 - 56 minutes - 67.5 MB00:34 Giant Mailbag: Do you have any plans to to do a podcast about the US Bank Altitude Reserve card? https://frequentmiler.com/us-bank-altitude-reserve-guide/ 2:45 What crazy thing....did Alaska Airlines do this week? 10:37 Mileage Running the Numbers: Is it worth mileage running Delta Lifetime Diamond status? https://frequentmiler.com/manufacturing-lifetime-delta-diamond-status/ 19:26 Main Event: Delta elite status: easier than ever https://frequentmiler.com/ea...
Citi has the BEST transferable points program* (for a limited time) | Ep108 | 7-24-21
July 24, 2021 04:37 - 1 hour - 83.5 MB00:21 All the things we got wrong last week 7:28 Giant Mailbag: Isn't Fine Hotels & Resorts overpriced? 14:53 What crazy thing.....did Amex do this week? 16:57 What crazy thing....did Amex do this week? 21:42 Mattress Running the Numbers: Best Western https://frequentmiler.com/best-western-amex-offer-spend-100-get-20-back/ 24:56 Main Event: Citi has the best transferable points program....for a limited time. https://frequentmiler.com/citi-thankyou-american-airlines-transfer-p...
Rockin' Fine Hotels | Ep107 | 7-17-21
July 17, 2021 10:07 - 1 hour - 91.9 MB00:38 Giant Mailbag: Want more Ask Us Anything? See us on Youtube 2:24 What crazy thing...did Capital One do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/capital-one-shut-down-my-account-and-gave-me-only-a-half-cent-per-mile/ 11:34 Mattress Running the Numbers: Marriott Homes & Villas stacking promotions for 57,000 bonus points https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-homes-villas-spend-2100-earn-21000-bonus-points/ 17:21 Main Event: Rocking Fine Hotels https://frequentmiler.com/searching-f...
Amex doubles down in the ultra premium card race | Ep106 | 7-10-21
July 10, 2021 10:25 - 1 hour - 90.1 MB00:21 Giant Mailbag: Is the AT&T Access More card worth keeping? 6:11 What crazy thing....did Amex do this week? 9:52 Mattress running the numbers: Marriott stay once or twice, get one or two free nights. Deal or no deal? https://frequentmiler.com/targeted-marriott-stay-once-get-free-night-award-stay-twice-get-2-free-night-awards/ 14:24 Main Event: Chase and Citi concede the ultra-premium card race while Amex doubles down https://frequentmiler.com/citi-dumps-the-prestige-card-no-...
15x Madness from Amex | Ep105 | 7-4-21
July 03, 2021 10:37 - 51 minutes - 71.6 MB00:41 Giant Mailbag: Reader Greg is unhappy 2:57 What crazy thing did.....Resy do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/now-125k-15x-platinum-via-resy/ 5:47 What crazy thing...did Upside do this week? 8:48 Mattress running the numbers: Chase 50% transfer bonus to Marriott 11:20 Main Event: 15x Madness from American Express https://frequentmiler.com/new-platinum-live-disappointing-restrictions-monster-offer-for-some/ https://frequentmiler.com/the-amex-platinum-coupon-book-revie...
Rewards for Rent | Ep104 | 6-26-21
June 26, 2021 08:31 - 43 minutes - 47.6 MB3:00 Giant Mailbag 4:22 What crazy thing...did Alliant Credit Union do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/alliant-looks-to-reclaim-the-throne-as-cash-back-king/ 14:26 Mattress Running the Numbers: Nothing this week 15:17 Main Event: Rewards for Rent https://frequentmiler.com/renters-rejoice-bilt-mastercard-offers-points-for-rent-transfer-to-hyatt-aa-and-more/ https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-earn-rewards-by-paying-rent/ 40:42 Question of the Week: What are the best websites...
Firesale on Amex points! | Ep103 | 6-19-21
June 19, 2021 10:58 - 57 minutes - 70 MB00:32 Giant Mailbag 7:26 What crazy thing . . .double header! What crazy thing did the Point debit card do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/point-debit-card-rundown-referrals-bonus-points-access-deals-more/ 12:27 What crazy thing did Wyndham Rewards dot his week? https://frequentmiler.com/weird-wyndham-timeshare-offer-3-nights-15k-points-for-199-at-a-fairfield/ 20:17 Main Event: Firesale on Amex points! https://frequentmiler.com/bypass-amexs-lifetime-rule-when-you-expand...
Citi reinvents the 5x card. How will competitors respond? | Ep102 | 6-12-21
June 12, 2021 10:03 - 46 minutes - 56.6 MB00:32 Giant Mailbag 2:09 What crazy thing...did Amex do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/bypass-amexs-lifetime-rule-when-you-expand-your-membership/ 9:36 Mattress running the numbers: Run Radisson for the United card-linked offer? https://frequentmiler.com/mpx-earn-25x-mileageplus-miles-on-a-radisson-stay-max-8250-miles/ 14:37 Main Event: Citi Reinvents the 5x card https://frequentmiler.com/citi-shakes-things-up-with-new-5x-choose-your-own-adventure-card/ 38:52 Post Roas...
Battle of the 100K Offers
June 05, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBAmex, Chase, and Capital One each are offering 100,000 point credit card offers. All three are terrific offers, but which is best? Greg and Nick debate this topic and more... 0:0:18 Confession Time with Greg 0:03:18 What crazy thing did... Nick do this week? 0:05:45 Mattress running the numbers: Stacking IHG deals 0:11:19 Main Event: Battle of the 100K Offers! Amex Platinum vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred vs Capital One Venture 1:00:25 Question of the Week: How to get Turkish Miles & S...
Game Changers: Alive and Dead | Ep100 | 5-29-21
May 29, 2021 08:49 - 1 hour - 92.9 MB3:34 Giant Mailbag: The Captain catches his white whale 4:15 What crazy thing....did Hilton do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/hilton-replaces-breakfast-benefit-for-elite-members-in-the-united-states/ 9:18 What crazy thing....did Marriott do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-now-limited-points-advance-holds-to-no-more-than-60-days/ 12:06 What crazy thing did...Cardless do this week? 14:40 Mattress Running the Numbers: Red Roof Inn stay twice, get points for a f...
What is the best two card combo? | Ep99 | 5-22-21
May 22, 2021 10:59 - 53 minutes - 62.5 MB1:00 Giant Mailbag: Loading....loading.... 2:39 What crazy thing...did Cardless do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/manchester-united-card-500-after-3k-spend-currently-doesnt-add-to-5-24/ 5:57 Mattress Running the Numbers: Should anyone mattress run the Choice Privileges stay twice, get 8K points promo? https://frequentmiler.com/choice-hotels-promo-stay-twice-earn-minimum-8000-points-redeem-for-50-gift-card/ 8:28 Main Event: What is the best 2-card combo? https://frequentm...
Is Wyndham a legit first tier hotel program? | Ep98 | 5-15-21
May 15, 2021 11:00 - 56 minutes - 68.9 MB00:43 Giant Mailbag: Wyndham is great! No, Wyndham stinks! Or maybe it's all the same feedback.... 5:28 What crazy thing....did Days Inn do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/days-inn-offering-10k-to-atay-at-the-best-days-inn-properties-write-about-it/ 10:22 What crazy thing did....Wyndham Rewards do this week? 14:57 Mattress Running the Numbers: Best Western offers 5K per night for 1-3 nights. Is it worth it? https://frequentmiler.com/best-western-earn-5k-points-per-night-for-...
So, you want an overwater villa in the Maldives? | Ep97 | 5-8-21
May 08, 2021 10:49 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBGiant Mailbag 3:02 What crazy thing....did Marriott do? They began taking bookings for a Category 5 resort in the Maldives! https://frequentmiler.com/new-marriott-category-5-maldives-hotel-le-meridien-maldives-use-free-night-certs/ 4:55 Mattress running the numbers: Stacking Hyatt promos and milestone benefits https://frequentmiler.com/targeted-earn-1000-aadvantage-miles-per-night-on-hyatt-stays/ 14:22 Main Event: So you want to stay in an overwater bungalow in the Maldives? h...
Deals too good to be true. Should we shut up about them? | Ep96 | 5-1-21
May 01, 2021 05:15 - 1 hour - 77.4 MB0:56 Giant Mailbag: Are Capital One's partners the right fit for a beginner? 05:28 What crazy thing....did Greg and Nick do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/good-news-marriott-extending-certificates-and-points/ 08:03 Mattress running the numbers: Is it worth buying Wyndham points, or should you wait? https://frequentmiler.com/buy-wyndham-points-for-less-than-1c-each/ 15:55 Main Event: Deals too good to be true. Should we shut up about them? https://frequentmiler.com/vacasa...
Capital One steps up to bat | Ep95 | 4-25-21
April 24, 2021 10:53 - 1 hour - 81.9 MB00:48 Giant Mailbag: The IHG Rewards cards are great in the right circumstances https://frequentmiler.com/ihg-sweet-spot-dynamic-pricing-4th-night-free/ 5:30 What crazy thing......did Southwest do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/southwest-rapid-rewards-subscription/ 10:25 Mattress Running the Numbers: Radisson splits. Is it that bad and are we going to do? https://frequentmiler.com/bad-news-radisson-devaluation-announced-and-it-stinks/ https://frequentmiler.com/a-second-l...
The revised Platinum card coming soon (like it or not) | Ep94 | 4-17-21
April 17, 2021 10:43 - 58 minutes - 71.4 MB00:52 Giant Mailbag: A reader tips us off to a great new Cat 4 Marriott in the US 3:31 What crazy thing....did Southwest do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/southwest-rapid-rewards-points-devalued-but-still-good-value-to-be-had/ 8:31 Mattress Running the Numbers: Is the Intercontinental Ambassador offer worth it this time with additional stacking opportunities? https://frequentmiler.com/ihg-buy-renew-ambassador-membership-then-stay-once-get-40k-free-night-certificate-cert-expir...
100K Offers here, there, and everywhere | Ep93 | 4-10-21
April 10, 2021 10:53 - 1 hour - 86.3 MB00:34 Giant Mailbag: Greg asks for advice 8:04 What crazy thing....double header! First: What crazy thing...did Greg do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/going-for-wyndhams-124x-offer/ Note that the increased payouts have ended: https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-rewards-shopping-portal-offering-up-to-quintuple-base-points-great-rates-on-offer/ 14:04 What crazy thing....did Radisson do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/radisson-rewards-splitting-operations-between-the-americ...
Mileage Running Delta | Ep92 | 4-3-21
April 03, 2021 10:54 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB00:34 Giant Mailbag: Hacking rental cars https://frequentmiler.com/are-car-rentals-set-to-be-the-most-expensive-part-of-your-trip/ 05:35 What crazy thing....did Air France do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/air-frances-flying-blue-miles-are-easier-to-extend-than-i-thought/ 12:51 Mattress Running the Numbers: 41K Choice Privileges points for just...8 stays? 19:03 Main Event: Delta Mileage Running https://frequentmiler.com/delta-elite-status-from-award-tickets-plus-50-to-75...
Hyatt Thumps Marriott | Ep91| 3-27-21
March 27, 2021 10:45 - 1 hour - 83.7 MB00:57 Giant Mailbag 4:10 What crazy thing...did Marriott do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-on-twitter-worth-a-try/ https://frequentmiler.com/reverse-bonvoyed-doubled-elite-nights-awarded-when-they-shouldnt-have-been/ 19:42 Mattress Running the Numbers: Is Wyndham Rewards the ticket to Disney+? https://frequentmiler.com/disney-plus-subscription-deal-stack-it-while-you-still-can/ https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-make-that-disney-deal-work-for-5k-wyndham-points/ ...
Delta miles are worth more than AA miles. Whaaat?
March 20, 2021 10:16 - 1 hour - 79 MB00:47 Giant Mailbag 3:17 What crazy thing.....did Choice Privileges do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/wacky-choice-promo-8k-points-if-you-stay-this-weekend-or-next-weekend/ 9:18 Mattress running the numbers: 3 Wyndham nights gets 7500 bonus points. Is that worth enough? https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-rewards-q2-2021-promo-earn-1000-7500-bonus-points-per-stay-ends-5-31-21/ 11:55 Main Event: Delta miles are worth more than AA miles. Whaaat? https://frequentmiler.com/what...
Greg's round the world business class adventure
March 13, 2021 04:25 - 1 hour - 95.9 MB00:27 Giant Mailbag: Choice Privileges promotion fail https://frequentmiler.com/70k-points-with-500-all-inclusive-booking-via-choice-privileges/ 07:58 What crazy thing...did American Express do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/huge-new-referral-offers-for-both-sides-on-amex-cards-200-4x-home-furnishings/ 18:36 Mattress Running the Numbers: Is the 80K Best Western offer worth more attention? https://frequentmiler.com/80k-points-with-best-western-rewards-mastercard/ 29:04 Ma...
Delta Roars Back | Ep88 | 3-6-21
March 06, 2021 11:38 - 1 hour - 80.5 MB00:15 Giant Mailbag: Misdirected mail 2:44 What crazy thing...did Staples do this week? 6:02 Main Event: Delta Roars Back https://frequentmiler.com/exciting-enhancements-for-deltas-top-tier-elites-on-my-mind/ https://frequentmiler.com/delta-now-shows-upgrade-certificate-availability-in-search-results/ https://frequentmiler.com/delta-upgrade-availability-showing-for-award-miles-cash-flights-too/ https://frequentmiler.com/awesome-new-delta-card-offers/ 29:09 Mattress running t...