Frequent Miler on the Air

In this episode, Greg and Nick discuss the single best deal of the year in the points & miles space. They cover topics such as the benefits of the Amtrak Preferred Card, earning Bilt elite status, choosing a Marriott reward option, and the amazing Virgin Voyages cruise deals with points. They also talk about Bilt's transfer bonuses to Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin, as well as the Marriott Homes & Villas 40K bonus with 4 nights. The hosts highlight the importance of chemistry in hiring, maximizing rewards with transfer bonuses, and remarkable deals with Mary at Holmes and Villas. They also discuss Choice Privileges College Game Day experiences and status matches offered by Alaska and JetBlue.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the '2023 Bonvoyed Awards' which honors loyalty programs that have let down their members. They also cover topics such as Air France's upgrade possibilities, Bonvoy Bevy and Bountiful cards, the integration of Fin Air into Avios, Marriott's change in policy, termination of the Hyatt-MGM partnership, changes to Windham Rewards program, and Delta's elite status backlash.

The hosts discuss their dream travel rewards including Air France La Premier, Emirates new First Class, Lufthansa New First Class, New Singapore Suites, Turkish business class nonstop Detroit to Istanbul, Etihad Apartments, Qatar Qsuites, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Post Ranch Inn, Virgin Limited luxury safari camps, Intercontinental Khao Yai, Ritz-Carlton Al Bustan Palace, Am SLH property in Santorini, a luxury safari camp, and a Celebrity or Norwegian cruise. They also mention booking American Airlines flights with Membership Rewards points and using partner miles for American Airlines flights.

The hosts discuss their favorite travel rewards of 2023, including flight and hotel redemptions. They explore the potential acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines by Alaska Airlines and the benefits it could bring. They also compare co-branded travel rewards cards and share their favorite flights, hotel redemptions, and non-airplane rewards. They discuss the value of paying for experiences during travel and booking low-cost cruises. Overall, it's an engaging episode that offers insights into maximizing travel rewards.

Learn about extreme stacking strategies to maximize rewards. Topics include booking hotels with choice points and getting free meals, travel tips and tools, Turkish Airlines customer service, booking Etihad flights with Air France KLM miles, Hyatt Privé benefits and partnership with Mr. and Mrs. Smith, booking premium suite awards for a family of five in Europe, maximizing savings with shopping portals, best practices for using shopping portals, and the importance of not overcomplicating rewards and deals.

"Free" up your companion with the Southwest Companion Pass. They discuss downgrade options and Southwest Rapid Rewards credit cards, including benefits like early bird check-in. Compare different Southwest airline cards and learn about a great deal with Capital One shopping. Discover strategies for maximizing cashback with gift cards. Understand the benefits and limitations of booking Southwest flights through the Chase travel portal. Get insights on the 5/24 rule for Chase credit cards and tips for searching and booking award flights with American Airlines miles and partner airlines.

Maximize charitable giving by earning great returns. Discusses United Quest card benefits, Marriott's new brands confusion, changes to Alaska Mileage Plan's award chart, Marriott's rules for extending free night award certificates, navigating loyalty care representatives, finding charities that do good, and maximizing rewards for charitable contributions.

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.