Frequent Miler on the Air

Discover how to still book Emirates first-class awards and navigate the changes with Spirit Airlines going premium. Learn about the advantages of early enrollment in frequent flyer programs for kids, ensuring they succeed in managing points and miles. The discussion covers maximizing credit card rewards for tuition payments and building financial foundations for future generations. Tune in for strategies on tracking accounts and the benefits of American Express customer service. Plus, find out about exciting new partnerships like Japan Airlines with Bilt!

Discover how to maximize a 100K bonus from Chase for international travel and the best strategies for redeeming those points. Learn insider tips on managing US credit cards while living abroad and how to effectively utilize vacation rental platforms for great value. Exciting anecdotes from travels in the UK bring humor, alongside discussions on the innovative Mesa homeowners card that rewards mortgage payments. Plus, get travel tips for Puerto Rico's hidden gems and luxury experiences!

A strategic partnership with a travel podcast network is unveiled, promising enhanced content while keeping the essence intact. Listeners can expect travel-related advertisements that align with their interests, while still enjoying original material. The hosts express excitement about more creative freedom and expanded audience engagement. Additionally, there are plans for post-show promotions that will introduce more travel-focused podcasts, further diversifying the listening experience.

The hosts dive into the integration of The Standard hotels with Hyatt, exploring new booking opportunities. There’s a surprising discovery about Air France flying to French Polynesia, along with personal stories of booking premium flights to Japan and Bora Bora. They also discuss shifts in credit card offers, focusing on rewards strategies, and a lively debate on Chase versus Amex cards. Listeners will enjoy insights on maximizing travel rewards and amusing anecdotes that bring the complexities of award bookings to life.

Discover the ins and outs of the Rakuten shopping portal, offering exciting options for cash back and Amex points. Learn about enticing referral promos and the power of double dipping on travel and retail purchases. The hosts also unveil a new trick for maximizing rewards through in-store offers and credit card bonuses. Get tips on how to leverage current promotions for additional credit card points. It’s a treasure trove for savvy shoppers looking to boost their reward game!

Discover the latest on Wells Fargo cards and how you can rake in points on your mortgage! Explore the new Southwest changes that shower cardholders with benefits, including possible perks that might surpass elite status. Unpack the drama with Capital One's gift card options and the Pepper Rewards app woes. Plus, catch the buzz about JetBlue’s partnership with United and American Airlines cutting award holds. This session is packed with tips that could revolutionize your travel experience and credit card strategy!

There are credit cards that help make your points actually more valuable, just by having the credit card on hand. You can find all of the cards discussed on this show on our Best Offers page.  Coffee Break: Credit Card Power-Ups (00:40) - United: Discounted awards, ability to upgrade (01:38) - Delta: 15% discount (01:54) - JetBlue 10% rebate (02:20) - Aeroplan: 1.25 PYB, better award pricing (02:55) - Avianca Lifemiles Elite: Comes with Lifemiles+ Lite (10% discount on awards) (04:09) - Spirit points pooling (04:58) - IHG: 4th night free (& 10% back old card) (06:00) - Wyndham 10% discount (06:50) - Hilton 5th Night Free (07:33) - Amex Membership Rewards: Business Platinum card 35% rebate (08:49) - Chase: make the points on your cash back card transferrable, 1.25/1.5 (10:32) - Capital One: make cash back points transferrable (11:49) - Citi: make cash back points transferrable, 10% rebate (14:54) - Wells: make cash Transferrable Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don’t forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads

We tend to ignore Wells Fargo cards because there are so many other great credit cards out there, but they actually do have some compelling cards out there. In today's episode we'll discuss which ones you might want in your wallet. (01:47) - Re: Clarifying our "Beyond 100K Sapphire Preferred" episode, which you can read more about here. (19:33) - Bigger Capital One VentureX Business Card offer via private banker Listen to the podcast episode about the public Capital One VentureX Business card offer here. (22:49) - Citi decreasing redemption rates on emirates starting 7/27 (26:24) - Read more about the OneKey Cash devaluation for Vrbo stays here. (29:10) - A top up fee for priority pass lounge access (32:10) - Read more about the Japan Airlines devaluation here. (35:26) - More Japan Airlines (JAL) news Learn about how to Book JAL with JetBlue points here. (39:29) - More Bilt news (44:55) - Learn how to use Bilt to pay student loans with points here. (46:24) - United MileagePlus Showing More Awards After Changing Settings (49:51) - Wyndham Points + Cash reservations now bookable with as few as 750 points (51:12) - Learn more about Gondola here: https://frequentmiler.com/gondola/ Main Event: A World-Class Wells Fargo Wallet (57:04) - Transferable points (59:27) - Notable Wells Fargo credit cards which have transfer abilities (1:01:07) - Notable Wells Fargo cash back cards, which can be moved to a transferrable point card (1:04:33) - Here's how you can build a world-class Wells Fargo wallet (1:07:44) - Downsides (and fun hypotheticals) (1:13:32) - See our current transfer bonuses resource here. (1:16:22) - How many of your millions of miles come from sign up bonuses vs credit card spending, and where does most of your credit card spend come from? Read more about how to increase credit card spend here, and watch our episode 197 about increasing spend here. Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don’t forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder

The discussion dives into the Capital One Venture X Business card, featuring a whopping 750,000 points welcome bonus. A breakdown reveals the complex earning structure that requires significant spending. Listeners learn strategies for maximizing rewards, especially for frequent travelers and high spenders. The podcast also highlights how to effectively redeem those points for extraordinary travel experiences, potentially worth up to $15,000. Is this card worth it? The experts weigh in on the value and practicality for businesses and everyday users alike.

If you just got 100K points from a brand new travel rewards card, you should know a few things to help make sure you're earning even more points, saving money, and getting great value. Plus we'll also look at "Amex referral reformatory rescinded" and how to earn points on RENT with any credit card. (01:30) - One reader shares a success story using the "email the GM" strategy... (03:37) - Capital One Venture X Business Card: Up to 350K Miles Read our review of the Capital One Venture X Business Card here. (06:55) - Amex referrals back for many (referral reformatory rescinded) (09:48) - Two Hawaiian cards in one day (my quick experience) (17:23) - Synchrony reintroduces Cathay Pacific card (21:06) - Bilt now offers rewards when you pay your rent with non-Bilt credit cards (26:48) - Virgin jacked up fees on KLM/ Air France then backed off (31:03) - Frontier Elite Gold status for $40 (35:22) - 30% transfer bonus from Citi to Virgin Atlantic thru May 17 Main Event (36:39) - Read our FAQ about this card here. (38:45) - Earn more points (59:09) - Save money (1:09:49) - Redeem points for great value (1:17:33) - DON'T TRANSFER TO... (1:20:50) - World of Hyatt credit card gives an additional Hyatt category 1-4 free night certificate with 15K spend in a calendar year. But with recent Hyatt category changes, is it still worth spending towards that goal? Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don’t forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder