Frequent Miler on the Air

Hyatt: End of year elite planning | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep329 | 10-24-25

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Oct 24, 2025
As the year winds down, the hosts dive into Hyatt's elite status strategies, revealing shortcuts to boost your standing. They also dissect the new partnership between United and JetBlue, detailing reciprocal earning and redemptions. Meanwhile, the critique of Wyndham's confusing rewards program leaves listeners questioning its value. Plus, updates on Bilt Rewards show significant changes, including the end of milestone rewards. Tune in for insights on maximizing points and navigating the best travel credit card perks!
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INSIGHT

United–JetBlue Integration Helps Connections

  • Insight: United and JetBlue reciprocal earn/burn opens booking combos and through-ticket protections.
  • That integration may reduce need for separate positioning flights and improve checked-bag through-checking.
ADVICE

Decide If Hyatt Elite Fits Your Habits

  • Do evaluate whether Hyatt elite status fits your travel habits before chasing it.
  • Do prioritize Globalist (60 nights) only if you’ll use suite upgrades, waived resort fees, and breakfast/club perks.
INSIGHT

Value Concentrated At Top Tier

  • Insight: Hyatt concentrates value at the top tier rather than mid-tier, so incremental nights underperform until higher thresholds.
  • This makes milestones (40, 60 nights) the meaningful decision points for most members.
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