Frequent Miler on the Air Greg & Nick's Favorite 2024 Awards | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep285 | 12-13-24
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Dec 14, 2024 Greg and Nick dive into their top travel picks for 2024, revealing standout flights and hotels. They discuss the benefits of new credit card perks, like a $200 Hilton credit. The reopening of Waldorf Astoria New York garners attention, along with personal anecdotes about booking challenges. From the luxurious Starlux and Qatar airlines to charming hotels around the globe, their experiences highlight the value of award travel. Plus, they debate the best airline for earning miles: American, United, or Southwest.
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Bilt Home Purchase
- Bilt Rewards members can earn points on home purchases through a participating agent's fee.
- Calculate if the agent's fee is worth the Bilt points value.
Confirm Preferred Hotels Bookings
- Confirm Preferred Hotels reservations directly with the hotel, regardless of booking method.
- Their system has issues, as Linda's missing reservation and subsequent three-week ordeal showed.
Greg's Preferred Hotel Saga
- Greg booked a Preferred Hotel via Choice, but the hotel charged the full cash rate.
- While the initial charge was reversed, the hotel later contacted Greg about a failing virtual credit card from Choice.