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Earn 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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  • #375
    Yesterday · 1 hr 21 min

    Diving into Delta's huge card offers | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep375 | 9-17-26

    This podcast episode is sponsored by Saily. Saily is an ESIM service app created by the security experts behind NordVPN. Instead of paying absurd daily rates to your home carrier or swapping SIM cards on arrival, Saily gives you flexible prepaid data plans in over 200 destinations worldwide. Download Saily from your app store and use our code FREQUENTMILER at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase. https://saily.com/frequentmiler In today's episode, we'll get a Wild Card challenge update (including some cool tips regarding Capital One travel), Greg reveals that he's considering a United status match, Nick reveals he's considering a Delta status match, and we discuss the latest huge Delta card offers and how they relate to status matching. Wild Card Challenge Update (01:22) - Learn more about the ongoing challenge here. (03:01) - Nick's Wild Card update (09:52) - Greg's Wild Card update (17:16) - Find the Wild Card challenge landing page with more information here Giant Mailbag (17:39) - Patrick asks, "Do we make hay while the Amex sun is shining, or are we crazy to keep piling into a currency we’re already very rich in?" Bonvoyed: Amex/ANA & AwardWallet (22:43) - Amex/ANA (24:40) - Award Wallet is changing how expiration alerts work This Week in Points (28:50) - Chase news... (35:04) - Qatar Airways removed restrictions that limited the ability to redeem Avios for other people Read more about this update here Personal Points (37:25) - Efteling: Book it through any of the major channels. Theme park tickets included with your stay! (40:57) - Greg's considering the 120-day United status match (45:36) - Nick's considering the Delta status match Main Event: Diving into Delta's huge card offers (49:58) - Through November 4, Amex has some of the biggest welcome offers we've ever seen for Delta credit cards... all the way up to 200,000 miles... (50:28) - Some notes before we dig in... (56:13) - Quick overview of the 6 cards we'll be talking about (1:01:45) - Gold card offers Learn more about the Consumer Delta Gold card here Learn more about the business Gold card here (1:05:18) - Platinum card offers Learn more about the Consumer Delta Platinum card here Learn more about the Business Delta Platinum card here (01:10:06) - Reserve card offers Learn more about the Consumer Delta Reserve card here Learn more about the Business Delta Reserve card here Subscribe and Follow Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 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 – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world’s best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape.com. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities on this show and across the network, email advertising@voyascape.com or you can find more information at Voyascape.com/advertsing.

  • Wednesday · 14 min

    Best time to apply for hotel cards to leverage free night certificates | Coffee Break Ep122 | 9-16-26

    This podcast episode is sponsored by Saily. Saily is an ESIM service app created by the security experts behind NordVPN. Instead of paying absurd daily rates to your home carrier or swapping SIM cards on arrival, Saily gives you flexible prepaid data plans in over 200 destinations worldwide. Download Saily from your app store and use our code FREQUENTMILER at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase. https://saily.com/frequentmiler Many hotel cards come with free night certificates each year upon renewal. That's great, but those certificates expire after 12 months. If you don't time your applications well, you may struggle to use those certificates... (00:17) - Greg's been considering getting the Hilton Aspire, but... is this the right time? (01:05) - Example Problems (03:55) - When do free night certificates post? (07:52) - Nick & Greg's thoughts/analysis Subscribe and Follow Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 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 – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world’s best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape.com. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities on this show and across the network, email advertising@voyascape.com or you can find more information at Voyascape.com/advertsing.

  • Monday · 1 hr 14 min

    Wild Card Challenge card draw | Ask Us Anything Ep90 | 9-9-26

    This podcast episode is sponsored by Saily. Saily is an ESIM service app created by the security experts behind NordVPN. Instead of paying absurd daily rates to your home carrier or swapping SIM cards on arrival, Saily gives you flexible prepaid data plans in over 200 destinations worldwide. Download Saily from your app store and use our code FREQUENTMILER at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase. https://saily.com/frequentmiler For this challenge, our contestants will pick from wild card decks to select which hotel, airline, and transferable points cards will provide their points and miles budget, then they’ll select their travel destinations from another deck. And finally, they’ll select power-ups and obstacles to make their travels a little more realistic to the challenges our readers and listeners face. (03:45) - Destination 1 cards are drawn (08:12) - Destination 2 cards are drawn (18:03) - Airline credit cards are drawn (25:29) - Hotel credit cards are drawn (30:56) - Transferable points credit cards are drawn (36:46) - A surprise extra credit card is drawn (43:31) - Reader-submitted obstacle cards are drawn (51:13) - Power up cards are drawn (57:39) - Stephen reveals the final, third destination where each contestant will need to meet up (1:02:44) - Surprise! Contestants get a hail mary option they can choose to take... Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 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 – “swappin’ back n’ forth” by up @ night Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world’s best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape.com. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities on this show and across the network, email advertising@voyascape.com or you can find more information at Voyascape.com/advertsing.

  • #374
    September 11 · 59 min

    Chase's disappointing Air Canada Aeroplan® Credit Card refresh | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep374 | 9-11-26

    This podcast episode is sponsored by Saily. Saily is an ESIM service app created by the security experts behind NordVPN. Instead of paying absurd daily rates to your home carrier or swapping SIM cards on arrival, Saily gives you flexible prepaid data plans in over 200 destinations worldwide. Download Saily from your app store and use our code FREQUENTMILER at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase. https://saily.com/frequentmiler In today's episode, listeners weigh in on Nick's pick for "best Hyatt Place breakfast", Hyatt breaks up with one airline and ties up with another, and we review Chase's refreshed Air Canada Aeroplan card. Wild Card Challenge Update (01:15) - Which cards did our contestants pick for the Wild Card challenge? Learn more about the ongoing challenge here Giant Mailbag (09:02) - In our Hidden Gem Awards Ep373, Nick said Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport had the best breakfast in the world... but do people agree? Mattress Running the Numbers (14:24) - Marriott Amex Offer: Spend $450 & get $200 back (targeted) Learn more about this targeted offer here This Week in Points (17:06) - US Bank adds Avianca LifeMiles as transfer partner (18:28) - Rove adds Copa Airlines as transfer partner, launching with 40% transfer bonus through September Learn more about Rove adding Copa here (20:13) - Hyatt dissolves partnership with AA Read more about Hyatt's ending partnership with American Airlines here (22:27) - Hyatt adds partnership with Delta: https://newsroom.hyatt.com/DeltaAirLines Card news (24:39) - Amex Bonvoy Business Card is coming (26:48) - Chase Sapphire Reserve enhances DoorDash benefit Learn more about this enhanced benefit here (29:34) - Chase IHG Premier Business anniversary free night certificate will increase to 50K points in 2027 Personal Points (31:16) - Chase return protection success (35:54) - Atmos Summit $60K spend Main Event: Chase's disappointing Aeroplan Card refresh (38:25) - New Cardmember Offer (39:54) - The changes that really matter (52:20) - Quick summary of the good stuff and bad stuff (53:35) - Nick and Greg: Never got the card before. Is it worth it now? Subscribe and Follow Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 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 – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world’s best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape.com. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities on this show and across the network, email advertising@voyascape.com or you can find more information at Voyascape.com/advertsing.

  • September 9 · 34 min

    Loving RiverView Ranch | Coffee Break Ep121 | 9-9-26

    This podcast episode is sponsored by Saily. Saily is an ESIM service app created by the security experts behind NordVPN. Instead of paying absurd daily rates to your home carrier or swapping SIM cards on arrival, Saily gives you flexible prepaid data plans in over 200 destinations worldwide. Download Saily from your app store and use our code FREQUENTMILER at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase. https://saily.com/frequentmiler Greg has just returned from a short trip to RiverView Ranch in Montana - probably the single most aspirational points stay available in the United States. Now, he'll tell us all about it. Loving RiverView Ranch (00:46) - RiverView Ranch Retreat & Western Adventures Learn more about Hilton's flexible date calendar here (02:45) - Cancelation fees (03:28) - How to get free night certs Read: How to maximize your Hilton cards (with upgrades and downgrades) here (04:45) - Greg's pre-trip report (12:28) - Greg's trip report (14:49) - King Suite (19:04) - Dining (21:10) - Activities (26:19) - Wildlife (26:34) - Checkout (27:52) - Review (29:43) - How does it compare to Ventana Big Sur? (31:17) - How does it compare to Necker Island? Subscribe and Follow Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 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 – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world’s best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape.com. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities on this show and across the network, email advertising@voyascape.com or you can find more information at Voyascape.com/advertsing.

  • September 7 · 10 min

    What to do when your credit limit is too low? | Question of the Week Ep15 | 9-7-26

    This podcast episode is sponsored by Saily. Saily is an ESIM service app created by the security experts behind NordVPN. Instead of paying absurd daily rates to your home carrier or swapping SIM cards on arrival, Saily gives you flexible prepaid data plans in over 200 destinations worldwide. Download Saily from your app store and use our code FREQUENTMILER at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase. https://saily.com/frequentmiler What to do when your credit limit is too low? Kris reached out with the following question about managing a low credit limit: On your recent podcast, you mentioned that banks don’t like you to cycle cards. I just got approved for the new Capital One Venture Business card, and upon approval, found out that they had given me a credit limit of $2000. This obviously is going to make it very difficult to make the minimum spend for the sign-up bonus, and obviously can’t if I don’t cycle the card. I did try to call and request an increase and pointed out that I have a personal Venture X with a credit limit of $50,000 that is paid off fully every month. I asked for a credit increase and offered to decrease my Venture X credit limit, but was declined. (00:57) - What is credit cycling? (02:38) - Why is cycling generally inadvisable? (03:55) - Is cycling ever OK? We’ve been answering a reader or listener question at the end of each Frequent Miler on the Air podcast episode. Now, we’ve turned the question of the week into its own weekly episode. Tune in every Monday at 1pm for our Question of the Week podcast. And if you have your own question you’d like to submit, you can send it to mailbag@frequentmiler.com. Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world’s best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape.com. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities on this show and across the network, email advertising@voyascape.com or you can find more information at Voyascape.com/advertsing.

  • #374
    September 4 · 57 min

    Our biggest point gambles | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep374 | 9-4-26

    This podcast episode is sponsored by Saily. Saily is an ESIM service app created by the security experts behind NordVPN. Instead of paying absurd daily rates to your home carrier or swapping SIM cards on arrival, Saily gives you flexible prepaid data plans in over 200 destinations worldwide. Download Saily from your app store and use our code FREQUENTMILER at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase. https://saily.com/frequentmiler On today's episode, we'll talk about why Air Canada to Hyatt 2-to-1 transfers can be a good deal, how we won big on a 240x deal, the 250x deal that got away, and much more. Our apologies for Nick's lower-quality audio this week! We're working to fix it! Our biggest point gambles Giant Mailbag (01:04) - Josh: Is the Hyatt/Aeroplan deal good for Canadians? Main Event: Our biggest point gambles (07:54) - When we took big risks to earn big miles... (08:04) - Nordstrom 36X (2012) (15:32) - Convert 90K SPG points into a 7 night Marriott stay + 120K Southwest points + Companion Pass for 2 years (2017) (19:43) - Marriott Travel Packages (2018) (23:40) - Iberia 90K (2018) (27:54) - Conservation International 240 AA miles per dollar (2021) (34:40) - Amex 20% transfer bonus to Hawaiian Airlines (2024) (39:28) - SAS: Fly 15 SkyTeam, earn 1M SAS Miles (2024) (44:50) - JetBlue 25/25 (2025) (48:42) - Kate Spade 250X via British Airways portal (2026) Subscribe and Follow Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 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 – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world’s best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape.com. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities on this show and across the network, email advertising@voyascape.com or you can find more information at Voyascape.com/advertsing.

  • September 2 · 32 min

    Visiting New York City without breaking the bank | Coffee Break Ep121 | 9-2-26

    This podcast episode is sponsored by Saily. Saily is an ESIM service app created by the security experts behind NordVPN. Instead of paying absurd daily rates to your home carrier or swapping SIM cards on arrival, Saily gives you flexible prepaid data plans in over 200 destinations worldwide. Download Saily from your app store and use our code FREQUENTMILER at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase. https://saily.com/frequentmiler New York is an expensive city. Today, we'll talk about tips to make it more affordable using points, credit card benefits, and smart stacking. (00:52) - Flights: No one-size-fits-all option here, but consider... (05:47) - Favorite points hotel options (17:47) - Saving money on stuff to do (20:21) - Saving money with credit card benefits (27:24) - Tips for what to do while you're there Subscribe and Follow Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 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 – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world’s best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape.com. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities on this show and across the network, email advertising@voyascape.com or you can find more information at Voyascape.com/advertsing.

  • August 31 · 8 min

    How can I maximize my bookings through The Edit by Chase Travel℠? | Question of the Week Ep14 | 8-31-26

    This podcast episode is sponsored by Saily. Saily is an ESIM service app created by the security experts behind NordVPN. Instead of paying absurd daily rates to your home carrier or swapping SIM cards on arrival, Saily gives you flexible prepaid data plans in over 200 destinations worldwide. Download Saily from your app store and use our code FREQUENTMILER at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase. https://saily.com/frequentmiler How can I maximize my bookings through The Edit by Chase Travel℠? Reader Rob wrote in with three questions about this. (00:16) - What is The Edit by Chase Travel℠? (01:16) - Does the person on the card have to stay on the property, or can they book for someone else? (02:48) - Can you book before December 31st to take advantage of the stackable credits for select chains, but USE the credits for a hotel stay into the following year if you “pay now”? (06:32) - Do you lose the free breakfast if you book back-to-back stays of 4 nights but 2 separate reservations? Subscribe and Follow Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 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 – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world’s best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape.com. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities on this show and across the network, email advertising@voyascape.com or you can find more information at Voyascape.com/advertsing.

  • #373
    August 28 · 1 hr

    Hidden Gem Awards | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep373 | 8-28-26

    This podcast episode is sponsored by Saily. Saily is an ESIM service app created by the security experts behind NordVPN. Instead of paying absurd daily rates to your home carrier or swapping SIM cards on arrival, Saily gives you flexible prepaid data plans in over 200 destinations worldwide. Download Saily from your app store and use our code FREQUENTMILER at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase. https://saily.com/frequentmiler In this episode, we'll hear about the "best ever" Hyatt Place breakfast, we'll talk about where Greg should go after Berlin, and share lesser-known sweetspot awards like flights to Europe from 90 points and Scandinavian hotels from 500 points! Giant Mailbag (01:08) - Paul asks: "Is there another way to status match Flying Blue elite status or do we have to wait until it opens up again for US residents?" See our Shortcuts to Flying Blue elite status here (03:19) - Kevin writes in with some miles and points success stories This Week in Points (05:12) - Rove enhancements (out on Friday 8/28) (09:11) - Citi 25% transfer bonus to LHW through 9/19 Personal Points (10:41) - LH multi-city via Aeroplan (13:25) - Hyatt Place AMS (16:51) - Greg's Berlin trip Main Event: Hidden Gem Awards (21:24) - Lodging (21:51) - Cottages.com for 15K Wyndham points/bedroom/night (23:14) - Preferred Hotels starting at 20K Choice/night (25:59) - Nordic / Scandinavian hotels w/ Finnair Avios Learn how to use Finnair Avios to book Scandinavian hotels here (30:15) - Flights: Star Alliance flights for 3.5K econ, 7K biz (under 600 miles) (32:27) - Air France business class to Europe with NO surcharges (36:06) - British Airways business or first class with low surcharges (43:06) - Royal Air Maroc: US to Morocco for 17.5K econ, 50.5K Biz w/ Finnair Avios (45:38) - Use Virgin Atlantic miles to fly around Europe and Northern Africa starting at 4K one-way Learn more about Air France KLM across Europe here (50:02) - North America to Europe for 90 points via Lufthansa Miles & More (55:54) - Delta short-haul 5K Flying Blue miles Subscribe and Follow Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 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 – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world’s best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape.com. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities on this show and across the network, email advertising@voyascape.com or you can find more information at Voyascape.com/advertsing.

  • August 26 · 27 min

    United Polaris awards wide-open to cardholders & elites | Coffee Break Ep120 | 8-26-26

    This podcast episode is sponsored by Saily. Saily is an ESIM service app created by the security experts behind NordVPN. Instead of paying absurd daily rates to your home carrier or swapping SIM cards on arrival, Saily gives you flexible prepaid data plans in over 200 destinations worldwide. Download Saily from your app store and use our code FREQUENTMILER at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase. https://saily.com/frequentmiler Just by having the right United credit card or elite status, you'll have wide-open United Polaris award availability! Read about United's amazing cardholder award availability here (01:20) - Polaris (02:00) - Define Saver (02:38) - Better Saver Polaris availability for both cardholders & elites, and additional award discounts require card (03:31) - Example North America to Europe (05:38) - Research and findings (15:12) - The April cliff...what is it and why is April significant? (17:07) - Nick & Greg's thoughts/analysis: Is this a one-time thing to get people to sign up for United cards? (22:02) - Is Nick going to jump on the United cardholder bandwagon? Learn more about the Best United Cards here: https://frequentmiler.com/best-united-card/ Subscribe and Follow Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 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 – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world’s best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape.com. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities on this show and across the network, email advertising@voyascape.com or you can find more information at Voyascape.com/advertsing.

  • August 24 · 11 min

    How to handle Citi cards in 2-player mode now that point sharing is dead? | Question of the Week Ep13 | 8-24-26

    This podcast episode is sponsored by Saily. Saily is an ESIM service app created by the security experts behind NordVPN. Instead of paying absurd daily rates to your home carrier or swapping SIM cards on arrival, Saily gives you flexible prepaid data plans in over 200 destinations worldwide. Download Saily from your app store and use our code FREQUENTMILER at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase. https://saily.com/frequentmiler How to handle Citi cards in 2-player mode now that point sharing is dead? "GH" wrote in with this question recently, wondering: Paraphrasing and simplifying: My old plan was to keep a single Strata Premier card for myself, a Double Cash card for player 2, and multiple Custom Cash cards across both. Now that Player 2 can't move points to me, I need a new plan. Should Player 2 get a Strata Premier card to enable 1-to-1 point transfers, or should we give up on Player 2 holding any Citi ThankYou cards? (00:53) - What does "player 2" mean and what does this question mean? (03:09) - What is the best 2-player strategy for earning Citi points? (06:46) - What is the best 2-player strategy for earning Citi points if you're starting from scratch? Subscribe and Follow Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 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 – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world’s best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape.com. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities on this show and across the network, email advertising@voyascape.com or you can find more information at Voyascape.com/advertsing.

  • #372
    August 21 · 1 hr 25 min

    Shortcuts to Flying Blue elite status | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep372 | 8-21-26

    This podcast episode is sponsored by Saily. Saily is an ESIM service app created by the security experts behind NordVPN. Instead of paying absurd daily rates to your home carrier or swapping SIM cards on arrival, Saily gives you flexible prepaid data plans in over 200 destinations worldwide. Download Saily from your app store and use our code FREQUENTMILER at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase. https://saily.com/frequentmiler On today's episode, we'll talk about the many ways to shortcut Flying Blue elite status and why you might want to. Giant Mailbag (00:50) - Credit cards we're considering | Coffee Break Ep118 - Credit cards we're considering Crazy Thing: Citi - Greg announce (03:32) - Citi ThankYou Mastercard Learn about Citi's retailer cards here Mattress Running the Numbers (09:12) - 50X AA miles for Stand Up for Cancer donation Learn more about this here Bonvoyed - Feeling Blue about Flying Blue? (14:49) - Flying Blue to increase Standard award prices and introduce Light and Flex award fares Learn about Flying Blue's Light and Flex award fares here This Week in Points (23:42) - Greg- Bilt adds new Bilt Cash Options (Learn how to use Bilt Cash to book Blade rides here) (34:08) - Tim - Cardpointers: automatic "smart add" feature for Amex Offer priority (https://frequentmiler.com/workarounds-for-adding-amex-offers-to-multiple-cards-appear-to-be-dead/Learn some workarounds for adding Amex offers to multiple cards which appear to be dead here: ) Personal Points (38:16) - Atmos 100K companion cert caveats (Learn all about Atmos Companion Awards here: https://frequentmiler.com/atmos-global-companion-awards-guide/) Main Event: Shortcuts to Flying Blue elite status (52:35) - Learn shortcuts to Flying Blue elite status here: https://frequentmiler.com/elite-status-via-the-air-france-klm-credit-card/ And why is Flying Blue status interesting? (58:57) - How Flying Blue elite status works (1:03:29) - Normal way to earn XPs (1:09:24) - Shortcuts Learn about Flying Blue Status Match (US residents version) here: https://frequentmiler.com/flying-blue-status-match-for-us-residents/ Subscribe and Follow Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 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 – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world’s best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape.com. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities on this show and across the network, email advertising@voyascape.com or you can find more information at Voyascape.com/advertsing.

  • August 19 · 22 min

    Best and worst of Alaska's Atmos Rewards | Coffee Break Ep119 | 8-19-26

    This podcast episode is sponsored by Saily. Saily is an ESIM service app created by the security experts behind NordVPN. Instead of paying absurd daily rates to your home carrier or swapping SIM cards on arrival, Saily gives you flexible prepaid data plans in over 200 destinations worldwide. Download Saily from your app store and use our code FREQUENTMILER at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase. https://saily.com/frequentmiler With Tim based in Seattle, he's very familiar with the Alaska Atmos Rewards program. Today he's joining Greg to talk about some of the pros and cons of the program. (00:54) - Pro: Free to move points to others with an Atmos Summit card or a Hawaiian card (01:26) - Pro: Free stopover on most one-way awards. (02:14) - Pro: Award changes are free and easy (02:33) - Pro: Excellent award chart sweet spots (short-haul US, US-Oceania/Asia/South America, intra-Alaska). (04:06) - Pro: Relatively easy to acquire elite status (05:39) - Pro: Award flights booked through Alaska can earn status points based on distance flown, including partner awards (09:05) - Pro: Many partners beyond oneworld (11:20) - Pro: Various companion certificates can be very useful (15:34) - Con: Less robust route network than competitors like Delta, United, and American. (15:34) - Con: Atmos still doesn’t allow awards with multiple partners outside of American, British Airways, and Finnair (although more are expected to be added this year). (20:25) - Con: $20 Partner award booking fee unless you have Summit card Subscribe and Follow Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 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 – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world’s best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape.com. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities on this show and across the network, email advertising@voyascape.com or you can find more information at Voyascape.com/advertsing.

  • August 17 · 22 min

    What's so great about Air Canada Aeroplan? | Question of the Week Ep12 | 8-17-26

    This podcast episode is sponsored by Saily. Saily is an ESIM service app created by the security experts behind NordVPN. Instead of paying absurd daily rates to your home carrier or swapping SIM cards on arrival, Saily gives you flexible prepaid data plans in over 200 destinations worldwide. Download Saily from your app store and use our code FREQUENTMILER at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase. https://saily.com/frequentmiler What's so great about Air Canada Aeroplan? We received this question from Dana: I have 300,000 points stuck in Aeroplan, and they will expire in the next year. Instead of transferring more points in or purchasing points to keep them active, I just want to use them. I would like to use them for business class flights to or from Europe. I am flexible on positioning from ORD or the West Coast and want to just get anywhere in Europe. I would even do premium economy on the way back to the US. Most of the "good" redemptions I see are flying through the Middle East or other ridiculous itineraries that would take 18-24 hours to get to Europe. And more direct flights are on Air Canada metal and hundreds of thousands of points. Not worth it in my mind. I am only looking for 2 seats. I like to book a year out, but even looking close in, there's nothing. Everyone always says Aeroplan is a great program, but I'm not seeing it. What am I missing? (01:43) - Advantages of Air Canada Aeroplan: (03:13) - Disadvantages of Air Canada Aeroplan (04:46) - What is Dana missing (05:15) - Use an award search tool Learn about award search tools here (16:22) - Set award alerts Subscribe and Follow Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 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 – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world’s best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape.com. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities on this show and across the network, email advertising@voyascape.com or you can find more information at Voyascape.com/advertsing.

  • #371
    August 14 · 1 hr 23 min

    US Bank's Mysterious Transferable Points | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep371 | 8-14-26

    This podcast episode is sponsored by Saily. Saily is an ESIM service app created by the security experts behind NordVPN. Instead of paying absurd daily rates to your home carrier or swapping SIM cards on arrival, Saily gives you flexible prepaid data plans in over 200 destinations worldwide. Download Saily from your app store and use our code FREQUENTMILER at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase. https://saily.com/frequentmiler On today's episode, we'll share a reminder to check your credit card travel portal if you're renting a car. Nick will share tips about renewing passports, and we'll see how the Altitude Reserve has added 4 - no, 2 transfer partners. Giant Mailbag (01:26) - Podcast failed to download Friday evening and most of Saturday, so now we're experimenting with a release schedule to drop podcasts during working hours (04:39) - Mitsu: Regarding booking rental cars through CREDIT CARD portals Mattress Running the Numbers: IHG (11:09) - Targeted IHG promo: Earn double elite night credits (limit 10 bonus elite nights) Read more about this targeted IHG promo here Bonvoyed: Amex Offers (14:31) - Multi-card trick appears to be dead This Week in Points (18:24) - Miles, points, and more changes (19:23) - Amex adds 350+ FHR/THC added in 2026 (20::58) - Select Tock restaurants available for Amex Resy credits as of 9/15 (23:16) - Avios.com award calendar Read more about the Avios award calendar here Personal Points (28:25) - Greg: Overcoming Virgin award booking snafu (34:38) - Nick: trying to book a cruise cabin for a family member (38:06) - Greg: SAS award booking snafu (46:43) - Nick: Online passport renewal data point (50:05) - Read about rental car loyalty programs here Main Event: US Bank's Mysterious Transferable Points (51:56) - Altitude Reserve card is a collectible, but has been a bit of a dud until now (52:54) - Altitude Reserve Before Dec 15 2025 (56:25) - After Dec 15, 2025 (1:02:54) - Altitude Reserve Now (1:13:54) - Questions for Nick and Greg Subscribe and Follow Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 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 – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world’s best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape.com. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities on this show and across the network, email advertising@voyascape.com or you can find more information at Voyascape.com/advertsing.

  • August 11 · 21 min

    Credit cards we're considering | Coffee Break Ep118 | 8-11-26

    This podcast episode is sponsored by Saily. Saily is an ESIM service app created by the security experts behind NordVPN. Instead of paying absurd daily rates to your home carrier or swapping SIM cards on arrival, Saily gives you flexible prepaid data plans in over 200 destinations worldwide. Download Saily from your app store and use our code FREQUENTMILER at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase. https://saily.com/frequentmiler Even though we have lots of credit cards, we've always got our eyes on a few more. In today's episode, we'll talk about some of the credit cards we've been keeping on our radar. (00:58) - Hidden gem credit cards Greg's considering (08:28) - Other cards Greg's considering Read how to maximize your Hilton cards (with upgrades and downgrades) here (11:42) - Nick's nearer-term credit card considerations (19:45) - Cards Nick is considering from Hidden Gems Credit Cards podcast Subscribe and Follow Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 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 – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world’s best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape.com. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities on this show and across the network, email advertising@voyascape.com or you can find more information at Voyascape.com/advertsing.

  • August 10 · 54 min

    How would you rank premium economy cabins? | Ask Us Anything | Ep89 | 8-5-26

    This podcast episode is sponsored by Saily. Saily is an ESIM service app created by the security experts behind NordVPN. Instead of paying absurd daily rates to your home carrier or swapping SIM cards on arrival, Saily gives you flexible prepaid data plans in over 200 destinations worldwide. Download Saily from your app store and use our code FREQUENTMILER at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase. https://saily.com/frequentmiler How do you handle travel when you are traveling with friends who don’t play the game? How would you rank the premium economy cabins? We answered these questions and more on the Ask Us Anything hosted live on YouTube on August 5th, 2026. (00:46) - How do you handle travel when you are traveling with friends who don’t play the game? Do you adjust your plans to cheaper options to make it more affordable for them? Do you cover any portion of their travel with your points? (05:31) - Excluding automobile coverage, must one use a specific credit card to get non-automobile insurance coverage? (i.e., which credit cards can you get travel coverage just by having the card? Read our resource about travel protections here: https://frequentmiler.com/ultra-premium-credit-card-travel-insurance/ (06:55) - ​​Which credit cards have certificate/award claw-backs if you have a merchandise return credit to your card? Hotel credits? What about other cards? (09:18) - How far out does your card strategy for new SUB’s typically go into the future? And do you stray if a shiny big bonus appears on one you did not plan for? (13:01) - What is your breakeven point if it's only 15K economy but 75K business, would you go with economy for 60K savings? Why did you choose your answer? (18:28) - With the changes in the Chase Ink train and Chase being more flexible with accepting applications after 5/24, I've gotten 2, is it time to rethink the 5/24 strategy? How do you navigate being over it? ​(20:33) - Looking to spoil my wife and 3 teens with a business class long flight. I'll fly from anywhere to anywhere. I simply () want 5 business class seats on one long flight. Where would you look? (25:34) - ​​Should I apply for Robinhood Gold? I got an invite via Credit Karma (27:23) - For the new challenge announcement on today's Coffee Break, where do we submit listener ideas? Check out our Wild Card announcement here (https://frequentmiler.com/the-2026-team-challenge-wild-card-coffee-break-ep117-8-4-26/) and comment your own ideas for obstacles and power-ups here (https://frequentmiler.com/2026-wild-card-challenge-help-us-design-our-obstacles-and-power-up-decks) (29:41) - Who spent too much time at Costco today? (32:16) - ​​I don't see you guys talking much about sweet spots to South America (more specifically Brazil). I am struggling to find good routes with reasonable amount of points… Read more here: https://frequentmiler.com/best-ways-to-get-to-south-america-using-points-and-miles/ (36:28) - How would you rank the premium economy cabins you have used? Who has the best upgrade from regular economy, and why? Which have the closest to business class experience? (41:15) - ​​Is Nick's background real? Just saw cars passing by (42:26) - ​​Do y'all ever get credit card fatigue? I've been churning on and off for a couple of years. Wanting to just sit tight for a bit. (48:18) - Thinking of this having to fly with a stroller wild card, what was the weirdest or most cumbersome thing you had to fly with? Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 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 – “swappin’ back n’ forth” by up @ night Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world’s best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape.com. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities on this show and across the network, email advertising@voyascape.com or you can find more information at Voyascape.com/advertsing.

  • August 8 · 58 min

    Introducing the re-couponified AAdvantage® Executive card | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep370 | 8-7-26

    In today's podcast episode, a listener leverages a tip from last year's team travel challenge to book Virgin Atlantic premium economy for less; we look at a crazy use of AI, and analyze the updated AAdvantage® Executive card. Announcement (01:07) - The 2026 Team Challenge: Wild Card! (See our Coffee Break Ep117 travel challenge announcment here: https://frequentmiler.com/the-2026-team-challenge-wild-card-coffee-break-ep117-8-4-26/) Submit your ideas for obstacles and power-ups here: https://frequentmiler.com/2026-wild-card-challenge-help-us-design-our-obstacles-and-power-up-decks Giant Mailbag (04:56) - Peuv leveraged a Virgin Atlantic premium economy tip learned from last year's 100K Vacay travel challenge Learn more about last year's 100K Vacay challenge here: https://frequentmiler.com/annual-team-challenges/#100K Card News (08:58) - Discover cardholder promo: Earn 15% cashback on first stay booked on Capital One Travel (up to $200 cashback) (10:04) - Capital One adding a $100 hotel credit to the Venture Rewards card? Crazy Thing: FM's Payroll Processor (13:12) - Here's a professional response that acknowledges the question, lets the client know you're looking into it, and buys you some time... Awards, Points, and More (15:56) - Roame now supports EVA (only 1 passenger) See how to book EVA awards here: https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-book-eva-air-infinity-mileagelands-awards/ (19:59) - Earn 50K Alaska Atmos Rewards points when getting a mortgage through Rate.com Learn more about this here: https://frequentmiler.com/earn-50k-alaska-airlines-miles-when-getting-mortgage-through-rate-com/ (21:47) - Accor Gold and Platinum members can status match Main Event: Introducing the re-couponified AA Executive card (26:00) - Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive changes launch August 23rd: https://frequentmiler.com/citi-aadvantage-executive-card-changes-are-coming-higher-fee-more-benefits/ (26:28) - What's not changing (27:56) - Increased annual fee (29:32) - New coupons (37:28) - Increased Lyft credits (38:59) - Increased AA portal earnings (41:44) - More Loyalty Point Boosts (43:30) - Elite Status (51:17) - World Legend rather than World Elite (52:54) - Final thoughts Subscribe and Follow Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 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 – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder

  • #370
    August 7 · 58 min

    Introducing the re-couponified AAdvantage® Executive card | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep370 | 8-7-26

    This podcast episode is sponsored by Saily. Saily is an ESIM service app created by the security experts behind NordVPN. Instead of paying absurd daily rates to your home carrier or swapping SIM cards on arrival, Saily gives you flexible prepaid data plans in over 200 destinations worldwide. Download Saily from your app store and use our code FREQUENTMILER at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase. https://saily.com/frequentmiler In today's podcast episode, a listener leverages a tip from last year's team travel challenge to book Virgin Atlantic premium economy for less; we look at a crazy use of AI, and analyze the updated AAdvantage® Executive card. Announcement (01:07) - The 2026 Team Challenge: Wild Card! (See our Coffee Break Ep117 travel challenge announcment here: https://frequentmiler.com/the-2026-team-challenge-wild-card-coffee-break-ep117-8-4-26/) Submit your ideas for obstacles and power-ups here: https://frequentmiler.com/2026-wild-card-challenge-help-us-design-our-obstacles-and-power-up-decks Giant Mailbag (04:56) - Peuv leveraged a Virgin Atlantic premium economy tip learned from last year's 100K Vacay travel challenge Learn more about last year's 100K Vacay challenge here: https://frequentmiler.com/annual-team-challenges/#100K Card News (08:58) - Discover cardholder promo: Earn 15% cashback on first stay booked on Capital One Travel (up to $200 cashback) (10:04) - Capital One adding a $100 hotel credit to the Venture Rewards card? Crazy Thing: FM's Payroll Processor (13:12) - Here's a professional response that acknowledges the question, lets the client know you're looking into it, and buys you some time... Awards, Points, and More (15:56) - Roame now supports EVA (only 1 passenger) See how to book EVA awards here: https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-book-eva-air-infinity-mileagelands-awards/ (19:59) - Earn 50K Alaska Atmos Rewards points when getting a mortgage through Rate.com Learn more about this here: https://frequentmiler.com/earn-50k-alaska-airlines-miles-when-getting-mortgage-through-rate-com/ (21:47) - Accor Gold and Platinum members can status match Main Event: Introducing the re-couponified AA Executive card (26:00) - Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive changes launch August 23rd: https://frequentmiler.com/citi-aadvantage-executive-card-changes-are-coming-higher-fee-more-benefits/ (26:28) - What's not changing (27:56) - Increased annual fee (29:32) - New coupons (37:28) - Increased Lyft credits (38:59) - Increased AA portal earnings (41:44) - More Loyalty Point Boosts (43:30) - Elite Status (51:17) - World Legend rather than World Elite (52:54) - Final thoughts Subscribe and Follow Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 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 – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world’s best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape.com. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities on this show and across the network, email advertising@voyascape.com or you can find more information at Voyascape.com/advertsing.

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