Frequent Miler on the Air 5 cool points & miles opportunities expiring soon | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep328 | 10-17-25
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Oct 17, 2025 Discover how to travel with a free companion and pet for a year, or score a two-year human companion pass! Uncover valuable points opportunities, like the 350K JetBlue promotion and the new Citi Strata Elite offer. Learn the latest on Alaska Airlines' companion fare changes and unexpected award chart updates. Plus, explore Rove's new loyalty program for hotel stays and tips to maximize your points. Tune in to hear how simple math can transform your travel plans!
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Newbie Prince Turned Points Into A Maui Trip
- Listener Prince started points in February and amassed enough for a 10-day Maui trip for five using card signups and upgrades.
- He reports ~8.7% effective return on $1,000 monthly Mesa card spend due to 3x categories and mortgage credits.
Use Mesa Card For Home-Related 3x Categories
- Consider the Mesa card if you have homeowner-related spend because it offers uncommon 3x categories like daycare, property tax, and home improvement.
- It has no annual fee, transferable points, and quarterly statement credits that can make it worthwhile even without a welcome bonus.
Alaska Companion Fare: Still Good, Less Flexible
- Alaska's companion fare remains valuable for Hawaii flights but new restrictions limit multi-city tricks and ban using wallet credits.
- Requiring full payment on the Alaska card and limiting to one-way/round-trip reduces flexibility and harms some wallet-credit holders.