Frequent Miler on the Air

The podcast discusses points and miles valuation, predicting future devaluations, and strategies for maximizing benefits through credit card upgrades. They also touch on renting cars, combining hotel nights for elite status, and recent disappointing loyalty program devaluations. Additionally, they explore travel with young kids, ANA waitlist bookings, and unique bonus categories of the Wells Fargo attune card.

Explore maximizing benefits of the Amex Platinum card, Avios refunds, Wells Fargo Attune Card, Hyatt promo, Virgin's Delta One deal, Spirit awards insights, elite status perks, earning strategies, Amex card benefits, $200 back on hotel bookings, $200 airline fee credits, Uber credits, digital entertainment rebates, Saks Fifth Avenue perks, Walmart+ membership, 5x points for airfare, referral rewards, and hidden Hyatt credit card offer.

Discover the perks of the Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program, including elite status shortcuts and points from paid stays. Explore the benefits of the Sonesta credit card for earning points towards elite status. Learn about maximizing benefits with the Sonesta credit card and the advantages of having automatic gold status for free breakfast.

Explore strategies for maximizing rewards with mixed-cabin redemptions, Southwest Companion Pass earning, Alaska Airlines transfer bonuses, and Elite status matching. Dive into loyalty program comparisons, booking insights, Fiji Airways' loyalty program transition, and a review of 2024 predictions. Learn how to navigate Amex's new welcome bonus family rules for credit cards.

In this podcast, Nick shares his origin story with the Frequent Miler team, from discovering miles and points at an FTU to meeting Greg in person. The hiring process and Greg's search for redemption expertise are detailed, offering insights into the blog's growth and recruitment journey.

Discover the best ways to fly to Hawaii using miles and points, with options starting from 10K or 13.5K points each way. Explore hotel points redemption values, referral bonuses, and promotions like a 15% transfer bonus from Citi to Cathay Pacific. Learn about supporting Miles for Migrants charity and maximizing your miles to fly to Hawaii from different regions.

The podcast discusses the friction between Wells Fargo and Bilt, citing concerns over fraud and money laundering. They analyze the future of their relationship and the financial impact on Wells Fargo. The episode explores the sustainability of the loyalty program and assures listeners about the safety of their points.

In this episode, the hosts share 10 tips for last-minute award travel. They discuss varied topics like Curve, Hilton SLH integration, and Preferred Hotels' devaluation. Other highlights include Aero plan credit card benefits, booking with Flying Blue miles, and using Virgin points for El Al. They also mention Points Path's support for Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The main event focuses on strategies for last-minute award travel, emphasizing flexibility, diversification of points, and proficiency in award search tools.

Greg and Nick reflect on the ups and downs of their last-minute travel challenge, from booking business class flights to facing challenges with international bookings. They discuss utilizing a 5000 point stopover and share highlights of their unexpected experiences. The hosts express a desire to revisit destinations like Croatia and Malaysia for more exploration.

Stephen, a participant in the travel challenge, surprises Greg, Nick, and Tim with last-minute destination assignments. The episode covers live check-ins for domestic and international locations, booking decisions, and scoring breakdowns. Strategies, challenges, punctuality rules, and results of the travel challenge are discussed, with participants competing creatively. Strategic mileage redemption, road trip experiences, and mini challenges add excitement to the podcast.