Frequent Miler on the Air Citi Strata Elite: the good, bad, and ugly | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep317 | 8-1-25
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Aug 1, 2025 Join a lively discussion about the Citi Strata Elite card's pros and cons, including its generous sign-up bonus and potential drawbacks. Discover US Bank's unexpected moves, such as bonvoying grandfathers and adding new transfer partners. Learn essential tips for securing award flights at lower mileage costs and hear about exciting travel promotions like JetBlue's 25 for 25. Listen in for valuable strategies on maximizing credit card rewards and navigating the ever-changing loyalty landscape!
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United Award Booking Strategy
- Jonathan shared his method for saving points by booking a new flight first then canceling the original to avoid losing miles.
- Greg confirmed United cancels overlapping flights without warning, complicating double bookings.
Citi Adds American Transfers Early
- Citi unexpectedly began transfers to American Airlines from several cards earlier than expected.
- This transfer is instant and one-to-one, a significant addition to Citi's ThankYou program.
Fee-Free Citi Cards Can Transfer Points
- Most Citi fee-free cards can now transfer points to most ThankYou partners at a 70% ratio.
- While possible, the 1,000 points to 700 airline miles ratio is generally not ideal for transfers.