Frequent Miler on the Air The $895 Platinum Card: Shockingly Compelling | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep324 | 9-19-25
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Sep 19, 2025 Discover the secrets to a successful points and miles marriage while navigating the maze of credit cards. Dive into Hilton's staggering 250K point devaluation and learn about the refreshed $895 Platinum cards, which surprisingly offer great value. The hosts tackle exciting updates on Chase card offers, including the Southwest Rapid Rewards and Chase Ink promotions. Plus, don't miss insights into Amex's new features and predictions that reveal how they compete fiercely against Chase!
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Keep Credit Card Rotations Simple
- Simplify your spouse's card rotation to one or two everywhere cards to avoid fights over which card to use.
- Label cards clearly and accept small point losses as not worth marital stress.
Chase Makes Hotel Credits More Flexible
- Chase changed its hotel credit timing so you can use two $250 rebates per year without date windows starting in 2026.
- For 2026 only Chase adds an extra $250 for select partner hotels with a two-night minimum.
Use Infatuation Offer Only When Local
- If you have a Sapphire Preferred and travel soon, check the Infatuation/restaurant offer before Oct 16 and use it locally.
- Only attempt it if an eligible restaurant is nearby and you can hit the $150 threshold.