Frequent Miler on the Air

This podcast discusses getting the best value out of United miles, including using flexible awards, cheap intra-European awards, and the Excursionist Perk. They also cover topics such as Delta's promotions, transfer partners, booking JetBlue flights with Qatar Airways points, and maximizing United miles with the Excursionist Perk.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the value of American Airlines miles and how to maximize their use. They talk about earning the miles and using them for American Airlines flights and flights from non-AA hubs. They also highlight some sweet spots for redemptions, including North America to Africa, Europe to the Middle East, and Middle East/India to Asia. Additionally, they share tips on pushing back on travel mistakes, understanding credit card application rejections, and avoiding high surcharges when booking with American Airlines partners.

Learn how to maximize credit card points and bonuses to earn more rewards. Discover when you can get the same credit card and welcome bonus again. Explore the rules and restrictions by issuers like Amex, Bank of America, Barclays, Capital One, Citi, and Chase. Find out about the benefits of Delta SkyMiles Platinum Card and using a companion certificate for flight bookings. Also, uncover tips for maximizing Chase Ultimate Rewards and sweet spot redemptions.

Delta's recent reversal of elite status changes, major modifications to MX Hilton credit cards, confusion surrounding MX Hilton business card email, City adding Leading Hotels of the World as a transfer partner, frustrations with Avianca LifeMiles, changes to Delta's SkyMiles program including Sky Club access, implications of changes for Delta flyers, alternative ways to access Sky Clubs, maximizing credit card rewards for student loan repayments.

The podcast discusses must-have Amex cards, T-Mobile benefits, Founders Card drawbacks, approval for Advantage Aviator cards, and analyzes Amex Membership Rewards cards, American Express Green Card, best Amex Hotel card, and Delta Gold cards. They also talk about the best uses for American Airlines miles and checking partner availability.

The podcast discusses the benefits and risks of buying groups for credit card spending. They also touch on loyalty statuses at Caesar's, extending Marriott free night certificates, airline status match offers, and maximizing rewards with buying groups. They delve into the risks and controversy surrounding buying groups and share personal rules for decision-making.

Learn how to simulate hotel elite status without staying enough nights. Discusses Bank of America Alaska Airlines credit cards, recent changes to Delta's elite program, and status match offers from Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. Offers tips for maximizing points and rewards on hotel stays, strategies for booking hotel suites with points and cash, and evaluating the benefits of hotel elite status. Explores strategies for manufactured spending and minimizing risk.

Learn about rolling your own airline elite status and the pros and cons. Discover how to maximize points with a rental payment card. Uncover a surprising offer on Hilton cards and debunk the misconception. Find out about Aeroplan cardholders getting a fourth night free on hotel stays. Hear a funny incident involving a credit card and address update. Explore obtaining hotel sweet spot rewards. Discuss the increasing spend required for airline elite status and compare loyalty programs. Consider the cost of earning elite status with airlines and the potential benefits and drawbacks.

This podcast discusses the massive changes to Delta's SkyMiles elite status program, American Airlines and Hyatt elite status offers, updates to Turkish Airlines website for booking award tickets, and the recent changes to Delta's loyalty program including the impact on elite status and access to Sky Clubs. They also explore the dilemma of booking a non-refundable hotel stay.

Greg and Nick discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Citi's ThankYou rewards program. They highlight unique transfer partners, high earning power, and low annual fees. The limitations of welcome bonuses and missing key transfer partners are mentioned. Strategies for maximizing rewards and the benefits of different Citi credit cards are also discussed.