Frequent Miler on the Air

Super Stacking Stories | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep334 | 11-28-25

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Nov 28, 2025
This episode dives deep into the world of stacking strategies, exploring how to maximize rewards through shopping portals. The hosts share entertaining personal stacking adventures, including a legendary Million Mile Madness tale. They dissect the troubling new policies from Etihad that complicate award bookings and cancellations. Additionally, listeners can learn about the benefits of the Morgan Stanley Amex Platinum and tips for finding targeted Chase offers. A lively discussion also tackles the choice between immediate rewards or long-term elite status.
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ADVICE

Check Co-Brand Referral Paths

  • Check co-brand issuers for referral bonuses even when the bank says none exist.
  • Use published referral links (e.g., Tim's post) to claim co-brand referral rewards when available.
INSIGHT

IHG Night Thresholds Are Higher Than Expected

  • IHG Diamond requires 70 nights while Platinum requires 40 nights.
  • Credit-card granted Platinum can make the 40-night threshold feel surprising compared to card benefit paths.
ADVICE

Use E-Trade To Access Morgan Stanley Platinum

  • Consider opening an E-Trade account to qualify for the Morgan Stanley Amex Platinum variant.
  • Use its free authorized-user benefit to give full Platinum perks to a partner without paying the high AU fee.
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