Million Mile Madness 2024 | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep278 | 10-25-24
Oct 25, 2024
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The competition for Million Mile Madness 2024 is tougher than expected, but prizes await! Discover the benefits of the Cardless Qatar Card, including waived fees. American Express introduces exciting offers for business cards, while Chase revamps travel protections, leaving travelers reconsidering their options. Explore the complexities of transferring points between partners and weigh the pros and cons of new bonuses. Engage with the community for tips and discover strategic ways to maximize loyalty points and travel rewards for unforgettable experiences!
The Million Mile Madness 2024 challenge requires participants to earn a million miles within a month through complex tasks and teamwork.
Listeners appreciate the podcast's visual upgrades on YouTube, enhancing how-to content that caters to both audio and visual learners.
New credit card benefits include waived award redemption fees from Qatar Airways, encouraging frequent travelers to maximize their savings on flights.
Deep dives
Introduction to Million Mile Madness 2024
A new challenge titled Million Mile Madness 2024 is being introduced, prompting participants to earn a million miles within a month. The challenge is framed around a team effort from the Frequent Miler team, and there are significant prizes for completion. The challenge has been revealed to be more complex and demanding than initially anticipated, with participants needing to complete specific tasks to earn miles through various airline alliances. Details surrounding the competition's structure, including rules for judging and expected time frames, have been clarified to keep participants on track.
Giant Mailbag Updates and Improvements
Listeners and followers have expressed appreciation for enhancements made to the podcast’s visual presentation on platforms like YouTube. Feedback included commendations for the new segments and quality of the visuals, like improved backgrounds. The team has also introduced how-to content on YouTube, which provides visual guidance for utilizing points and booking strategies. This diversification of content aims to cater to both visual learners and those who prefer audio formats.
New Qatar Airways Credit Card Benefits
Recent updates have been made to Qatar Airways credit cards, with new benefits that include waived award fees on both roundtrip and one-way bookings. This new benefit allows cardholders to save significantly on award redemption fees, which are often a substantial part of the total costs associated with award flights. While taxes may still apply, the elimination of redemption fees offers a compelling reason for frequent travelers to consider these credit cards. Moreover, the absence of a cap on the benefits presents an impressive opportunity for regular travelers.
Updates on Citi and Preferred Hotels Partnership
Citi has added a new partnership with Preferred Hotels, allowing customers to transfer points at a favorable rate. Yet, the availability of booking with points may be limited as many hotels in the Preferred Hotels network may not participate in the points program. This limitation raises concerns about effectively redeeming points when consumers could find it challenging to book certain hotels entirely with points. Thus, while the partnership offers potential for value, it requires careful navigation to ensure an effective use of points.
American Express Referral Bonuses
American Express has introduced lucrative referral bonuses that could lead to substantial rewards for both new cardholders and referrers. Targeted offers include high bonuses on business credit cards, which can yield significant points after meeting certain spending thresholds. This presents a prime opportunity for those considering applying for new cards or wanting to maximize existing ones through referrals. Prospective applicants are encouraged to explore whether they are targeted for these elevated offers.
Chase Travel Protection Changes
Chase has revised its travel protections, particularly affecting trip cancellation and interruption coverage across various cards. Now, coverage is limited to the amounts paid with a Chase card, altering the way travelers receive benefits if their plans change. This adjustment raises concerns among frequent travelers about the effectiveness of Chase's travel insurance for flights booked partially with points or other means. While other travel protections remain intact, the changes diminish the coverage that had previously been attractive to many cardholders.
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.
