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Frequent Miler
Earn miles without flying. Frequent Miler is all about getting the most out of the loyalty game. You can easily earn hundreds of thousands of points and miles without traveling, then learn how to use those points towards luxury travel.
In this podcast, Frequent Miler founder Greg, and senior author Nick debate current topics in the points & miles world.
In this podcast, Frequent Miler founder Greg, and senior author Nick debate current topics in the points & miles world.
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Jan 22, 2022 • 48min
How to spend half a million Amex points | Ep134 | 1-22-22
This week's episode was recording when word came in about the death of the incredible Resy offer. Still, the sweet spots discussed are highly relevant for anyone sitting on a bunch of Membership Rewards points. Listen in as we discuss how half a million points could buy you seven round trip business class tickets to Europe -- or even more valuable redemptions. 2:44 Giant Mailbag: The new Giant Mailbox 4:15 What crazy thing . . . did Marriott do this week? Get a very good deal for unused Travel Packages (probably). 8:45 Main Event: How to spend half a million Amex points 42:19 Post Roast 45:05 Question of the Week: Does booking a car rental through Hopper negate the rental car insurance from the Chase Sapphire Reserve?

Jan 15, 2022 • 59min
Bucket list awards | Ep133 | 1-15-22
What is the domestic US destination that Greg thinks should be on your bucket list and what else do he and Nick have in mind "someday"? Listen to this week's show to find out. 1:13 What crazy thing....did Plaid do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/plaid-class-action-settlement-submit-claim-by-4-28-22/ 7:13 Mattress Running the Numbers: Which Hilton Surpass offer is the best? https://frequentmiler.com/which-hilton-offer-truly-surpasses/ 21:31 Main Event: Bucket list awards 51:44 Question of the Week: The Capital One Travel portal doesn't have the booking options I want. What am I going to do with these points? https://frequentmiler.com/capital-one-travel-looking-a-lot-better-than-expected/ Subscribe to our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Music credit: Annie Yoder

Jan 8, 2022 • 1h 22min
AA Elite Status Without Flying. Let The Game Begin! | Ep132 | 1-8-22
American Airlines elite status will be easier than ever to achieve if you play the game right. Greg and Nick discuss why they care and how they plan to earn high-level AA elite status in their pajamas and without setting foot on an American Airlines plane. 1:08 Giant Mailbag / What crazy thing...did IHG do this week? 5:08 Mattress Running the Numbers: Should you sign up for 2,000 free Emirates miles? https://frequentmiler.com/get-2000-free-miles-when-joining-emirates-skywards-using-promo-code-flydubai/ 8:04 Main Event: American Airlines elite status without flying: let the game begin! https://frequentmiler.com/aas-loyalty-point-pursuit-game-earn-status-w-out-flying/ 1:00:16 Post Roast: Greg roasts Nick https://frequentmiler.com/frequent-milers-2021-predictions-realized-or-not/ 1:02:10 Post Roast: Greg roasts Stephen 1:04:08 Post Roast: Nick roasts Greg https://frequentmiler.com/fm-predicts-heres-what-will-happen-in-2022/ 1:08:17 Question of the Week: What do you think about the CRO Crypto.com Visa? Join our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Music credit: Annie Yoder

Jan 1, 2022 • 1h 17min
2021's Deal of the Year | Ep131 | 1-1-22
1:33 Giant Mailbag: The Venture X vacation rental credit may apply more broadly than you'd expect. 4:31 What crazy thing....did American Express do this week? Unexpected (and clawed back) Uber credits https://frequentmiler.com/happy-holidays-from-amex-gold-cardholders-getting-bonus-10-uber-credits-targeted/ 7:12 Mattress running the numbers: Hyatt points for expiring certificates - including club access awards https://frequentmiler.com/hyatt-offering-bonus-points-for-club-access-awards-certs-extending-certs-suite-upgrade-awards/ 14:51 Main Event: 2021's Deal of the Year https://frequentmiler.com/2021s-amazing-deals/ First deal: Hyatt makes elite status incredibly easy 19:30 Brex Cash 210K easy points 22:20 Le Meridien Maldives, bookable with 35K certs! 25:48 Amex Expand Your Membership Offers 28:04 Amazing Amex Offers 31:30 Amex Referrals for +4 points per dollar 34:25 Resy Platinum 125x + 15x offer 40:43 Overlapping Amex offers 45:33 240 miles per dollar donated through SimplyMiles 1:09:08 Question of the Week: Is it possible to keep the points game going year after year? Sign up for emails: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Music credit: Annie Yoder

Dec 25, 2021 • 59min
Our all-time favorite awards | Ep 130 | 12-25-21
The awards we enjoy remembering most, a last-minute status tip, and more on this week's show. 1:34 Giant Mailbag: 240x pushback 6:33 What crazy thing....did Citi do this week? 9:00 Mattress running the numbers: Don't forget this shortcut to Marriott Titanium status 12:40 The Main Event: Our all-time favorite awards https://frequentmiler.com/my-all-time-favorite-award-redemptions/ https://frequentmiler.com/my-all-time-favorite-award-redemptions/ On the LifeMiles manual booking mentioned: https://frequentmiler.com/when-lifemiles-com-shows-no-availability-try-a-manual-booking/ Dominik's post at Travelling the World: https://travellingtheworld.boardingarea.com/2016/09/book-lifemiles-awards-not-available-online/ 50:01 Question of the Week: What will code as fashion when the Point Titan card launches in spring 2022? Subscribe to our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Music credit: Annie Yoder

Dec 18, 2021 • 1h 5min
240x post mortem
The American Airlines SimplyMiles deal to earn 240 miles per dollar donated to charity was ultimately honored, but when we recorded this week's episode we didn't yet know it would be. We looked back at how we handled it in terms of what we published (and didn't), how much we donated, and our takeaways for next time. 00:50 Giant Mailbag: A personal story 4:27 Giant Mailbag #2: A glance back at some predictions 7:32 What crazy thing...did Chase do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/chase-launches-ink-business-premier-in-branch/ 12:32 Matress running the numbers: When does the new Chase Ink Business Premier make sense? 18:47 Main Event: 240x Post-Mortem https://frequentmiler.com/incredible-the-240x-simplymiles-deal-is-being-honored/ https://frequentmiler.com/5x-on-simplymiles-offers-awesome-deals/ https://frequentmiler.com/american-airlines-simplymiles-complete-guide-common-questions-answered/ 55:50 Post Roast 56:55 Question of the Week: Can you use Amex's Plan It feature to split payments and trigger two Fine Hotels & Resorts credits on a a single hotel stay? Subscribe to our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Music credit: Annie Yoder

Dec 11, 2021 • 1h 10min
Preparing For The End (of the year) | Ep128 | 12-11-21
Are you ready for the end? This week we talk about your to-do list to make sure you reap all the rewards you are due before the ball drops on New Year's Eve. 1:35 Giant Mailbag 5:46 What crazy thing did American Express do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/becoming-undead-and-grabbing-over-250000-points/ 9:57 Mattress running the numbers: Is the new Hyatt Bonus Journeys worth a mattress run? https://frequentmiler.com/new-hyatt-bonus-journeys-promo-earn-2022-points-per-2-nights-bonus-points-for-hyatt-cardholders/ 18:15 Main Event: Preparing for the end (of the year) https://frequentmiler.com/end-of-year-checklist-for-2021/ https://frequentmiler.com/amex-airline-fee-reimbursements-still-works/ 1:01:25 Post Roast 1:04:35 Question of the Week: Can I use mobile check-in to pick up cheap elite nights? Join our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Music credit: Annie Yoder

Dec 4, 2021 • 1h 6min
Aeroplan Encourages Gaming: Ready Player 1?
Air Canada's Aeroplan rewards program has unveiled a new credit card for the U.S. market. And, surprise... the card seems custom built for "gaming"! Ready to play? 0:01:00 Mailbag Double header Mea Culpa: Wyndham 10K, JetBlue pooling 00:05:00 Mattress Running the Numbers: Swagbucks 0:09:20 Main Event: Aeroplan encourages gaming. Ready player 1? 0:56:13 Post Roast: Nick is sad that Greg picked Richard Branson over him 0:57:23 Question of the week: Why earn cash back instead of transferable points?

Nov 27, 2021 • 1h 10min
Should we stop overlooking Spirit? | Ep126 | 11-27-21
This week we discuss whether we should stop ignoring Spirit Airlines and start booking that Big Front Seat everywhere we go (domestically). 01:09 Giant Mailbag & Confession Time https://frequentmiler.com/10-years-of-frequent-miler/ 5:12 What crazy thing...did American Express do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/maximizing-value-from-amex-multi-referrals/ 09:05 Mattress Running the Numbers: Should we mattress run the stacking Wyndham promotions? https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-earn-25-gift-card-when-staying-2-nights-earn-twice-stack-with-other-offers/ https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-earn-10000-bonus-points-when-booking-2-night-weekday-stays-check-in-sun-wed/ https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-rewards-stay-4-nights-get-7500-bonus-points-limit-2-bonuses/ 18:46 Main Event: Should we stop overlooking Spirit? https://frequentmiler.com/delta-vs-spirit-on-gregs-mind/ 1:00:25 Post Roast: How do you refer someone to the fantastic Resy Platinum offer? 1:04:40 Question of the Week: What are your thoughts about Amazon pulling Visa in the UK? Might that happen here? Will battles like this lead to a reduction in rewards from credit cards? Subscribe to our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Music credit: Annie Yoder

Nov 20, 2021 • 54min
Amex +4: Deal of the year? (600K from one card!) | Ep125 | 11-20-21
The Amex +4 referral offer stacks on top of existing bonus categories to make for some great deals. How can you trigger this deal easily and what are some good ways to maximize it? We discuss everything you need to know. 00:39 Giant Mailbag https://frequentmiler.com/10-years-of-frequent-miler/ https://frequentmiler.com/40kfaraway-stretching-the-boundaries-of-possibility/ 7:51 What crazy thing did Greg the Frequent Miler do this week? 13:27 Mattress running the numbers: Is it worth indirectly buying Membership Rewards points for 0.9c per point? https://frequentmiler.com/rakuten-earn-90-90x-on-lifelock-stack-with-20-from-lifelock-chase-offer/ 19:12 Main Event: Is the Amex +4 referral deal the deal of the year? https://frequentmiler.com/new-amex-referral-offer-get-4x-on-up-to-25k-spend-when-you-refer-a-friend/ https://frequentmiler.com/amxplat/ https://frequentmiler.com/maximizing-value-from-amex-multi-referrals/ 43:17 Question of the Week: Is the Rewards+ a good downgrade option from Citi Premier? Join our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Music credit: Annie Yoder