Frequent Miler on the Air

1:08 Giant Mailbag 4:41 What crazy thing...did Alitalia do this week? 11:10 Mattress running the numbers: At what price should you mattress run the new Wyndham promotions? https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-earn-3000-bonus-points-when-booking-weekday-stays-check-in-sun-wed/ 18:52 Main Event: Elite status from home https://frequentmiler.com/shopping-for-status-airline-edition-inspired-by-passing-the-guc/ https://frequentmiler.com/shopping-for-status-car-rental-edition/ https://frequentmiler.com/american-airlines-platinum-pro-status-fast-track-via-world-of-hyatt/ 51:56 Question of the Week: Rental car prices keep changing. How can you make sure you're getting the best price? Subscribe to our email list: FrequentMiler.com/Subscribe Musiccredit: Annie Yoder    

00:41 Giant Mailbag: Is the Sears Shop Your Way Mastercard the best cash back card ever? 5:42 What crazy thing...did Radisson Rewards do? 12:21 Mattress running the numbers: Should Greg use a Marriott free night certificate or earn a new one? 22:07 Main Event: Easy top tier Hyatt elite status. Should you go for it? https://frequentmiler.com/easy-path-to-top-tier-hyatt-status/ https://frequentmiler.com/my-misadventures-with-a-hyatt-premium-suite-award/ https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-get-top-tier-hyatt-elite-benefits-without-status/ 56:30 Post roast / question of the week: Are we grossly under-valuing Hilton points? Join our email list and follow us on social media: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Music credit: Annie Yoder

1:17 Giant Mailbag: Why not log in to United? 4:44 What crazy thing...did Aeroplan do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/aeroplan-might-be-a-more-exciting-transfer-partner-than-we-thought/ 10:41 Mileage running the numbers: When is an Emirates Skywards+ subscription worth it? https://frequentmiler.com/emirates-launches-skywards-subscription-plans-surprisingly-compelling-offer/ 18:10 Main Event: One card to rule them all Trip down memory lane: 2012: https://frequentmiler.com/one-card-to-rule-them-all/ 2013: https://frequentmiler.com/a-new-card-to-rule-them-all/ The new 2021 opportunity: https://frequentmiler.com/curve-is-coming-get-on-the-waitlist/ 45:03 Question of the Week: Is it worth it for me to pay rent with a credit card?

Chase has added Air Canada as an Ultimate Rewards transfer partner. Having new options is always good news, but is the news "great"? 00:00:25 Giant mailbag (Airlines set award rates just above saver level) 00:04:55 Mattress Running the Numbers: Hilton Amex Offer (20% rebate) + Triple points promo + Aspire card $250 rebate 00:13:22 What Crazy Thing Did Southwest Airlines Do This Week? Southwest drops segments w/out notice. Many readers "enjoyed" the same treatment. 00:20:09 Main Event: Is the addition of Aeroplan to Chase Ultimate Rewards really great news? Greg and Nick debate. 00:45:44 New Chase Aeroplan credit cards expected in November 2021. Are we excited? What kind of welcome bonuses can we expect? 00:49:25 Post roast. Nick takes Greg to task for failing to discuss how to manage points and credit card cancellations when in "two player mode" (e.g. when managing cards and points for a significant other.) 00:55:55 Question of the week. A reader overpaid taxes (using a credit card, of course), but the IRS hasn't yet refunded the overpayment 6 months later. This is more of a caution than a question.

00:34 Giant Mailbag: Do you have any plans to to do a podcast about the US Bank Altitude Reserve card? https://frequentmiler.com/us-bank-altitude-reserve-guide/   2:45 What crazy thing....did Alaska Airlines do this week?   10:37 Mileage Running the Numbers: Is it worth mileage running Delta Lifetime Diamond status? https://frequentmiler.com/manufacturing-lifetime-delta-diamond-status/   19:26 Main Event: Delta elite status: easier than ever https://frequentmiler.com/easy-path-to-delta-elite-status-through-jan-2024/   https://frequentmiler.com/delta-extends-elite-status-upgrade-certificates-earnings-on-awards-and-more/   51:24 Question of the Week: If you book a Fine Hotel & Resorts property and then downgrade your Platinum card, will you still get benefits?   Join our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/   Thanks for listening!   Music credit: Annie Yoder

00:21 All the things we got wrong last week 7:28 Giant Mailbag: Isn't Fine Hotels & Resorts overpriced? 14:53 What crazy thing.....did Amex do this week? 16:57 What crazy thing....did Amex do this week? 21:42 Mattress Running the Numbers: Best Western https://frequentmiler.com/best-western-amex-offer-spend-100-get-20-back/ 24:56 Main Event: Citi has the best transferable points program....for a limited time. https://frequentmiler.com/citi-thankyou-american-airlines-transfer-partners/ https://frequentmiler.com/citi-offers-an-aa-exit-bail-out-or-double-down-on-my-mind/ 57:05 Post Roast https://frequentmiler.com/citi-offers-an-aa-exit-bail-out-or-double-down-on-my-mind/ 1:02:43 Question of the Week: Why would you surrender the Alaska Visa? Why wouldn't you surrender it? Join our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Music credit: Annie Yoder

00:38 Giant Mailbag: Want more Ask Us Anything? See us on Youtube 2:24 What crazy thing...did Capital One do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/capital-one-shut-down-my-account-and-gave-me-only-a-half-cent-per-mile/ 11:34 Mattress Running the Numbers: Marriott Homes & Villas stacking promotions for 57,000 bonus points https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-homes-villas-spend-2100-earn-21000-bonus-points/ 17:21 Main Event: Rocking Fine Hotels https://frequentmiler.com/searching-for-deals-through-fine-hotels-resorts/ https://frequentmiler.com/find-your-own-fine-hotels-resorts-deals/ https://frequentmiler.com/getting-the-elite-experience-without-elite-status-via-luxury-partner-programs/ 1:00:00 Post Roast 1:02:57 Question of the Week: A Chase rep said I have to wait a year to get a new Southwest card. Is that true? 1:06:53 How do you choose a shopping portal? Join our email list at: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Music credit: Annie Yoder    

00:21 Giant Mailbag: Is the AT&T Access More card worth keeping? 6:11 What crazy thing....did Amex do this week? 9:52 Mattress running the numbers: Marriott stay once or twice, get one or two free nights. Deal or no deal? https://frequentmiler.com/targeted-marriott-stay-once-get-free-night-award-stay-twice-get-2-free-night-awards/ 14:24 Main Event: Chase and Citi concede the ultra-premium card race while Amex doubles down https://frequentmiler.com/citi-dumps-the-prestige-card-no-longer-accepting-applications/ https://frequentmiler.com/new-platinum-live-disappointing-restrictions-monster-offer-for-some/ https://frequentmiler.com/the-amex-platinum-coupon-book-review-on-my-mind/ https://frequentmiler.com/documents-reveal-changes-coming-to-your-favorite-rewards-cards/ 1:03:47 Post Roast https://frequentmiler.com/citi-premier-complete-guide/ 1:06:52 Question of the Week: Can I spend toward an Amex welcome bonus via gift cards from GiftCards.com and will Amex charge a cash advance fee? Join our email list at: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Music credit: Annie Yoder

00:41 Giant Mailbag: Reader Greg is unhappy 2:57 What crazy thing did.....Resy do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/now-125k-15x-platinum-via-resy/ 5:47 What crazy thing...did Upside do this week? 8:48 Mattress running the numbers: Chase 50% transfer bonus to Marriott 11:20 Main Event: 15x Madness from American Express https://frequentmiler.com/new-platinum-live-disappointing-restrictions-monster-offer-for-some/ https://frequentmiler.com/the-amex-platinum-coupon-book-review-on-my-mind/ 45:31 Question of the Week: I'm cancelling my Platinum. What do I do with my Membership Rewards points? https://frequentmiler.com/amex-membership-rewards-sweet-spots/ Join our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment! Music credit: Annie Yoder

3:00 Giant Mailbag 4:22 What crazy thing...did Alliant Credit Union do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/alliant-looks-to-reclaim-the-throne-as-cash-back-king/ 14:26 Mattress Running the Numbers: Nothing this week 15:17 Main Event: Rewards for Rent https://frequentmiler.com/renters-rejoice-bilt-mastercard-offers-points-for-rent-transfer-to-hyatt-aa-and-more/ https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-earn-rewards-by-paying-rent/ 40:42 Question of the Week: What are the best websites for buying low or no-fee gift cards? https://frequentmiler.com/best-options-for-buying-visa-and-mastercard-gift-cards/ Don't forget to like & subscribe! Join our email list at https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Music credit: Annie Yoder