Frequent Miler on the Air

Discover the differences between the four Amex Platinum cards with a $695 annual fee, including unique perks and benefits. Hear about a funny mishap with Asiana's phone line, upcoming changes to Etihad's loyalty program, and tips on maximizing rewards and benefits. Learn which card is best for your needs and how to navigate contact numbers and award price changes.

Nick took a gamble with Bilt card for Aeroplan miles, overcoming challenges and strategic spending to maximize rewards. He shares his journey of hitting over 100K miles in just a few days through careful planning and leveraging bonus offers. Risky moves and calculated decisions led to a successful haul of airline miles, showcasing the thrill of maximizing credit card rewards.

Topics include Uni Portable Toll Transponder, Capital One acquiring Discover, Amex refer-a-friend bonuses, AA's pricing quirk, Hyatt Bonus Journeys, Citi transfer bonus to Virgin, AwardTool controversy, PointsYeah child award search, American Airlines updates

We love talking about points and miles all day, every day. That's why we've decided - in addition to our full-length Frequent Miler on the Air podcast episodes, we're going to share a little something to enjoy during your Tuesday coffee break too. Not a full hour of discussion and analysis like you'll find on the full episodes, but a mini version with a single topic of focus. On this "Coffee Break" mini episode, Greg and Nick chat about a pair of Marriott offers for 5, 50K free night certs (and who this opportunity may be good for.) (02:24) - The consumer card has a lower spend requirement...but does that mean it's the better option?  Check out the Marriott consumer card here, and the Marriott business card here. (03:26) - What is the Marriott "matrix of doom" and why are business cards easier for navigating the matrix? (Read this post to find out which Marriott cards you're eligible for.) (06:13) - The business card is the only option for stacking. (06:36) - Is this a good offer (regardless of whether you get the business or consumer version?) (08:38) - What are the drawbacks of free night certs? (10:50) - How does using a cert impact the fifth night free benefit? (14:23) - Let's review...is this a smokin' hot deal for everyone?  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

Explore which Delta credit cards are best and surprising conclusions. Updates on AA Executive card, T-Mobile Magenta status, Turkish devaluation. Insights on AA elite status, Alaska match, and booking JetBlue Mint to London. Comparison of Delta cards and benefits, Amex Platinum vs Gold Delta cards. Strategies for maximizing credit card benefits and matched offers.

Avios is the rewards currency for British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling, Qatar, and soon Finnair. This means it's worth some attention. On this week's episode, we discuss how you can earn, use, and maximize this reward currency. Here are some of the topics you'll find in the episode... (01:41) Player Two chimes in (Mailbag) (03:37) Chase British Airways Visa Signature® Card (Card Talk) Learn more about this card: https://frequentmiler.com/ba/ (09:30) Turkish award search shows random non-partner flights (Crazy Thing) (13:30) Best Western: Stay Twice & Earn Free Night Voucher (Mattress Running the Numbers) Read more about this: https://frequentmiler.com/best-western-stay-twice-earn-free-night-voucher/ (17:37) Turkish devalues (Award Talk) Read more about this: https://frequentmiler.com/turkish-might-be-demolishing-its-award-chart/ (22:03) SLH ditches Hyatt for Hilton (Award Talk) Read more about this: https://frequentmiler.com/small-luxury-hotels-slh-ditches-hyatt-for-hilton/ (26:10) Bilt announces milestone rewards (Award Talk) Read more about this: https://frequentmiler.com/bilt-introduces-unrewarding-milestone-rewards/ (31:50) Referral points don’t count towards Bilt status, h/t Chris from All the Hacks (Award Talk) (32:58) Mastering Avios, the rewards currency for BA, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling, Qatar, and (soon) Finnair (Main Event) Read all about Avios here: https://frequentmiler.com/complete-guide-to-avios-british-airways-iberia-and-aer-lingus/ (33:22) Earning Avios (34:30) Moving Avios between programs Read more about this: https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-transfer-avios-between-aer-lingus-ba-and-iberia/ (40:52) BA Household Accounts (42:40) Using Avios Read more about using Avios with Jet Blue: https://frequentmiler.com/jetblue-mint-to-the-caribbean-for-26000-avios-where-and-how-to-find-it/ (01:03:37) How do you plan acitivites? (Question of the Week)  

Discussion on upgrading Aviator card, best hotel keeper cards, avoiding 'pop up jail' and credit declines. Discover top gift card deals and award availability. Insight into Texas and West Coast properties, Wells Fargo transfer partners, and Hyatt card spending. Tips on Delta status and maximizing loyalty points.

Greg and Nick discuss game-changing transfer bonuses with the Bilt card, expanding its benefits beyond renters. They also cover changes to Delta credit cards and a funny Chase gift story. They question the legality of receiving a 1099 for a free coffee. The hosts explore hotel promotions and strategies for earning elite status with the Bilt card. They discuss maximizing spend and transfer bonuses, as well as planning a family trip to Korea using rewards.

Discover how to pay taxes with a credit card and earn big rewards. Learn about maximizing credit card travel credits and the benefits of the Capital One Spark Cash Plus card. Explore the Pepper app for earning rebates on gift card purchases. Delve into the virtual world of Roblox and the Paris Hilton promotion. Discuss the value of stopovers in the Air France and KLM program. Explore options for paying taxes and compare different airline loyalty programs.

Full details of the Marriott and MGM partnership are out and can only be accurately described as "a match made in Bonvoyland".  00:00 Intro 01:38 Turkish Airlines status match is back! (Giant Mailbag) https://frequentmiler.com/turkish-airlines-status-match-get-1-2-years-of-star-alliance-gold-with-very-reasonable-requirements/ 04:36 Amex Platinum 150K offer is back! (Card Talk) https://frequentmiler.com/amxplat/ 12:12 T-Mobile Home Internet Moneymaker ("Mattress running the numbers") https://frequentmiler.com/moneymaking-t-mobile-home-internet-deal-get-150-mastercard-gift-card-portal-earnings/ 17:54 JetBlue / Spirit Merger Blocked (Award Talk) 20:59 New Chase Sapphire Lounge at New York LGA (Award Talk) 22:41 Marriott’s marriage to MGM Resorts: A match made in Bonvoyland (Main Event) https://frequentmiler.com/no-marriott-match-to-mgm-but-elite-nights-live-on-mgm-marriott-partnership-details/ 22:51 Marriott / MGM partnership overview 24:19 Partnership benefits 25:15 Why aren't we very excited about this partnership? 25:35 Points transfer at a poor ratio 26:33 Ambassador match is only available to those with invite-only MGM status 27:49 No good status match for anyone but MGM Noir 29:33 Benefits are only scheduled to last through 12/31/24 31:41 What benefits do Marriott Platinum and Titanium members get in Las Vegas? 39:21 Will you earn 3x on the Altitude Reserve when checking out on a website with Apple Pay or Google Pay? (Question of the Week) Music credit: Annie Yoder