Maximizing Loyalty Points and Travel Challenges

Have you heard about our newest team challenge yet? The good news is we have some prizes to share this time, and the bad news is...it is proving to be way more challenging than expected!

(01:25) - One reader sends their appreciation for the fresh look of our podcast on YouTube.

(02:47) - You can find all our how-to videos on our Resources page here.

(03:41) - Waived award redemption fees / surcharges, even on one-way tickets – with Cardless Qatar Card

(08:02) - Citi adds Preferred Hotels iPrefer at 1:4 ratio [new transfer partner]

(13:24) - Amex launches 200K Biz Gold / 250K BizPlat referral offers

Learn more about the American Express Business Gold card here.

Learn more about the American Express Business Platinum card here.

(17:42) - Hawaiian Business Card duplicate account number issue resolved...and more thoughts about Hawaiian / Alaska merger

(21:15) - Chase reduces travel protections

(31:45) - What crazy thing . . . .did Air France do this week?

(36:37) - Transfer bonuses from Citi to Virgin and Wyndham: Yay or nay?

(39:23) - Million Mile Madness!

Find out more about challenge updates and details here.

(40:20) - SAS EuroBonus Millionaire basics...

(42:29) - Is the SAS EuroBonus Millionaire promo worth it?

(52:12) - Million Mile Madness 2024 - how you can participate and what you could win!

(1:03:08) - Stephen's challenge status so far...

Help Stephen with some tips (and potentially win an awesome prize for your tips) here.

(1:05:14) - Nick's challenge status so far...

Help Nick with some tips (and potentially win an awesome prize for your tips) here.

(1:09:51) - Read our post on what still works for Amex airline incidental credits here.

(1:12:25) - Find frequently asked questions about the SAS challenge here.

(1:15:44) - Greg's challenge status so far...

Help Greg with some tips (and potentially win an awesome prize for your tips) here.

(1:26:15) - Check out Nick's FAQ post about the SAS EuroBonus promo (and our Million Mile Madness challenge) here.

(1:28:08) - What are some best practices to make sure points don't expire?