Navigating Loyalty Program Transfers

On this week's episode, we talk about our Capital One mistake, how Uber has tried to "Bonvoy" us, and the many ways we use our Platinum credit card credits.

(01:27) - OOPS: Capital One doesn't transfer to JetBlue like we implied

(02:33) - BUT...then this week Capital One announced they ARE adding JetBlue as a transfer partner, (but at horrible rates)

(05:24) - Hotel transfer bonuses, yay or nay?

(10:29) - Uber adding 1.5% charge to rides abroad – here’s how to avoid overpaying

Read more about this Uber change here.

(14:37) - How we use our Amex Platinum "coupon book" credits...

(15:34) - Read more about maximizing American Express credit card rebates and credits here.

(16:07) - Both consumer & business cards

(30:50) - Amex Platinum (consumer card)

Learn more about the Amex Platinum consumer card here.

(48:37) - Amex Business Platinum Card

Learn more about the Amex Business Platinum Card here and read the Platinum Guide here.

(58:03) - Read about the indirect Amex Platinum benefits here.

(58:51) - One reader asks for advice about a Qatar Airways issue they experienced on a cash flight (for Q-Suites) where the entertainment system went out and the reimbursement offered for this problem was unsatisfactory.