Frequent Miler on the Air Which elite status would you prefer, American or Alaska? | Ask Us Anything Ep82 | 1-7-26
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Jan 11, 2026 The hosts dive into the intriguing debate of choosing elite status between American and Alaska Airlines. They explore the mechanics of the new Chase Edit credits, sharing tips on maximizing their value. Curious listeners question the implications of Chase's takeover of the Apple Card. Discussions also touch on the validity of recent Bilt leaks and the best uses for transferable points across different ecosystems. Tips on handling Hyatt reservations show the importance of backups and proactive planning in travel.
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Missed Year-End Credits
- Nick missed several credits because orders shipped after year-end and one Edit booking showed as Jan 1 despite booking on Dec 31.
- He plans to follow up with Chase about the Edit booking but doesn't expect refunds for Saks or Dell credits.
Stack Chase Reserve Credits For Big Savings
- Use the Chase Sapphire Reserve travel credit, two Edit credits, and select-brand $250 credit together to deeply discount stays.
- Book two-night Edit stays to trigger the $250 Edit credit and stack it with the $300 travel credit and select-brand credits.
Move Card Limits Instead Of Unneeded Cuts
- Reallocate credit limits between cards when issuers allow internal transfers to concentrate available credit.
- Lowering a limit can help get an online credit increase without a hard pull on some issuers, but it reduces recon options later.