Frequent Miler on the Air

5 rewarding ways to book paid hotel stays | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep331 | 11-6-25

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Nov 7, 2025
Exciting news about the upcoming Bilt card 2.0, promising new features for earning points! Learn a clever trick for finding Air France award availability using Etihad tools. Delve into hotel booking strategies that stack earning potential through credit card portals and promotions. Discover how Capital One Shopping can lead to massive savings—up to 70%! Plus, updates on Aeroplan points expiration, Rove Miles' new transfer options, and insights into the revamp of Choice Privileges to enhance your travel rewards experience.
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ANECDOTE

Scoring 70% Back On Trip Activities

  • Nick found a TripAdvisor/Viator activity with 70% Capital One Shopping payout and booked multiple cancellable activities.
  • He used the toolbar to trigger the offer after initially not receiving the email and rebooked to capture the better rate.
ANECDOTE

Chase Points Combining Glitch

  • Greg's wife experienced an error preventing online combining of Chase Ultimate Rewards, forcing phone transfers.
  • Several readers report the issue; the app sometimes works as a workaround while desktop fails.
ADVICE

Book Through Issuer Portals For Big Returns

  • Use card issuer travel portals to earn elevated points and exploit portal-specific hotel credits.
  • Combine portal bookings with issuer travel credits (e.g., Citi, Capital One, Chase, Amex) to maximize value.
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