Frequent Miler on the Air

00:22 Giant Mailbag https://frequentmiler.com/a-trip-down-the-turkish-miles-smiles-rabbit-hole/ 4:52 What crazy thing....double header! 5:29 What crazy thing did Marriott do this week? Marriott launched a new promo, but many members have been unable to register. https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-launches-easy-elite-status-for-2021-and-cheaper-saver-awards/ For the tip about customizing payments to mix some paid and some award nights: https://frequentmiler.com/bet-didnt-know-maximizing-marriotts-5th-night-free-longer-stays/ 10:46 What crazy thing....did Delta do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/delta-one-way-flights-from-only-2000-skymiles-from-4500-for-transcontinental/ 14:19 Main Event: Amex changes the game https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-amex-cards-enhancements-for-2021-dining-wireless-and-spend-bonuses/ https://frequentmiler.com/hilton-cards-enhancements-for-2021-dining-wireless-and-spend-bonuses/ https://frequentmiler.com/delta-cards-enhancements-for-2021-dining-wireless-status-boost-and-delta-spend-bonuses/ https://frequentmiler.com/amex-gold-10-uber-benefit-now-live/ https://frequentmiler.com/amexs-preemptive-retention-credits-mark-a-strategy-shift/ 37:36 Post Roast: Greg's turn https://frequentmiler.com/the-perfect-hyatt-mattress-run/ 41:14 Post Roast: Nick's turn https://frequentmiler.com/big-new-75k-offers-pick-5x-office-supply-or-1-5x-everywhere/ 48:47 Question of the Week: Can you double up on Hyatt elite night credits by cancelling the credit card and re-applying? Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment! Go to https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to join our email list / follow us on social media. Music credit: Annie Yoder

00:24 Giant Mailbag 2:03 What crazy thing did....Spirit Airlines do? https://youtu.be/U8CRj6t3KuU 9:17 Mattress running the numbers: The Motley Fool https://frequentmiler.com/hugely-profitable-rewarding-the-motley-fool-subscription-with-amex-offer/ 21:22 Main Event: Is Chase dropping the hammer on manufactured spending? https://frequentmiler.com/updated-chase-business-card-cash-like-transaction-terms-what-it-might-might-not-mean/ 38:10 Post Roast (Greg roasts Nick) https://frequentmiler.com/united-flights-now-from-3k-miles-each-way-making-for-cheaper-excursionist-perks/ https://frequentmiler.com/saving-thousands-of-miles-with-united-excursionist-perk/ 44:11 Post Roast (Nick roasts Greg) https://frequentmiler.com/brex-bonus-110k-transferable-points-without-a-credit-inquiry/ 48:29 Question of the Week: Is the Turkish sweet spot for United domestic flights gone? https://frequentmiler.com/turkish-miles-smiles-complete-guide/ Don't forget to like, subscribe, comment, and turn on notifications! To join our email list, go to https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe Music credit: Annie Yoder

00:36 Giant Mailbag / What crazy thing did Chase do this week? 8:49 Mattress running the numbers: Is the Wyndham nights + points + coupon deal worth mattress running? https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-timeshare-offer-199-for-3-night-stay-15000-points-100-coupon/ https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-timeshare-presentation-survival-guide-get-your-no-face-on/ 14:51 Main Event: No such thing as a free upgrade: Passing the GUC https://frequentmiler.com/passing-the-guc-greg-gives-global-upgrades-to-nick-with-a-catch/ Resource mentioned: https://frequentmiler.com/delta-global-upgrade-certificates-partner-airlines/ 40:00 Post Roast: Greg wrote abut a "perfect" non-mattress run, but was it even a mattress run? https://frequentmiler.com/the-perfect-hyatt-mattress-run/ 43:41 Post Roast: Greg roasts other bloggers for being excited about the new Free Spirit. Nick defends Spirit. https://frequentmiler.com/spirit-goes-revenue-based-makes-elite-status-easier-with-new-free-spirit-program/ 54:25 Question of the Week (#1): Will mobile check-in work for a no-contact Hyatt mattress run? 56:03 Question of the Week (#2):Is an Amex referral shutdown forever? 1:01:49 Question of the Week (#3): How do I keep my Membership Rewards points alive? https://frequentmiler.com/keep-points-alive/ Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave us a comment! Join our email list at https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Music credit: Annie Yoder

00:47 Giant Mailbag: Marriott's elite benefits guarantee is back https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-spg-elite-benefits-guarantee/ 9:59 What crazy thing.....did First Tech do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/first-tech-federal-credit-union-referral-offer-get-100-for-both-parties/ 13:46 Mattress Running the Numbers: Double points with Choice Privileges https://frequentmiler.com/choice-privileges-promo-earn-2x-bonus-points-on-stays-through-2-28-21/ 18:13 Main Event: The year of the mattress run https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-launches-easy-elite-status-for-2021-and-cheaper-saver-awards/ https://frequentmiler.com/shortcuts-to-marriott-platinum-elite-status/ 47:00 How does Marriott's promo compare to Hyatt's? 50:00 If you were to mattress run either Marriott or Hyatt for elite status, which would it be? https://frequentmiler.com/which-marriott-elite-benefits-apply/ https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-bonvoy-complete-guide/ https://frequentmiler.com/hyatt-launching-excellent-new-promo-3x-4x-points-plus-double-elite-nights-but-in-an-unexpected-way/ 1:13:49 Why aren't we talking about Hilton or IHG? 1:16:20 Post Roast https://frequentmiler.com/the-year-of-the-mattress-run-top-tier-status-in-6-programs-in-48-nights/ 1:19:36 Question of the Week: Does it make sense for a big spender to keep the old Marriott card or should they upgrade to the Ritz? Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment! Join our email list at FrequentMiler.com/Subscribe Music credit: Annie Yoder

00:23 Giant Mailbag: Choosing Marriott elite nights over suite nights. https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-choice-benefit-valuations-which-to-pick/ 8:15 What crazy thing did Amex do this week? -Random Hilton free nights -Extra Dell credits that aren't correct 14:37 Mattress running the numbers: Should Greg really transfer Membership Rewards points to Hilton? 24:14 Main Event: Amex races out of the gate. What's next? https://frequentmiler.com/amex-adds-30-monthly-paypal-credit-to-platinum-card-for-6-months/ https://frequentmiler.com/great-amex-offers-for-personal-platinum-cardholders/ https://frequentmiler.com/amex-biz-plat-cardholders-5x-gas-station-wireless-office-supply-shipping-and-advertising/ https://frequentmiler.com/amex-offer-spend-500-get-25-10-times/ 1:04:51 Post Roast Nick roasts Greg over Delta elite status https://frequentmiler.com/gregs-delta-elite-plans-for-2021/ 1:12:01 Greg roasts Nick over the Southwest Companion Pass https://frequentmiler.com/is-the-southwest-companion-pass-still-worth-it-in-2021/ 1:17:55 Question of the Week: Do you earn elite nights when booking through The Hotel Collection from Amex? https://frequentmiler.com/hacking-hyatt-prive-for-the-win-in-new-york-city/ Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment! Music credit: Annie Yoder

1:03 Pop quiz 3:17 Giant Mailbag: Letter from LarryinNYC 5:48 What crazy thing did Marriott do this week? The round-around we got over a member-to-member transfer. 11:50 Mattress Running the Numbers: Is it worth subscribing to the Motley Fool just to earn the 7500 Ultimate Rewards points? https://frequentmiler.com/7500-ultimate-rewards-points-with-99-motley-fool-subscription/ 17:18 Main Event: 2020's Deal of the Year https://frequentmiler.com/maximizing-chase-pay-yourself-back/ https://frequentmiler.com/wow-amazing-barclays-spending-offers-via-email/ https://frequentmiler.com/ludicrously-easy-path-to-hyatt-globalist-status-top-tier-status-for-2-years/ https://frequentmiler.com/wow-17k-business-class-to-from-europe-on-iberia-through-march-2021/ https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-bonvoy-boundless-5-free-nights-should-you-go-for-it/ https://frequentmiler.com/incredible-125k-10x-platinum-offer-for-some-targeted/ https://frequentmiler.com/big-new-75k-offers-pick-5x-office-supply-or-1-5x-everywhere/ https://frequentmiler.com/hsbc-600-bank-account-bonus-available-with-easier-requirements/ https://frequentmiler.com/airlines-eliminate-change-fees-aa-alaska-delta-united/ https://frequentmiler.com/amex-refer-a-friend-three-for-all/ 1:02:01 Post Roast https://frequentmiler.com/loyalty-alchemy-convert-citi-to-choice-9k-to-15k/ https://frequentmiler.com/use-your-expiring-ihg-free-night-for-status-match-opportunities/ 1:08:13 Question of the Week: Isn't 5x Ultimate Rewards better than 5x Marriott, Southwest, or United? Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment! Join our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Music credit: Annie Yoder

1:00 Giant Mailbag 5:32 What crazy thing . . . 8:25 Mattress running the numbers: Is Marriott's targeted 22.5K offer worth chasing? https://frequentmiler.com/targeted-marriott-bonvoy-promotions/ 16:41 Main Event: Rewards that can't wait https://frequentmiler.com/end-of-year-checklist/ https://frequentmiler.com/amex-airline-fee-reimbursements-still-works/ https://frequentmiler.com/rumor-ihg-to-extend-free-night-certs-but-too-late-for-most/ https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-instant-status-match-challenge-from-ihg-hilton-hyatt-and-accor/ 38:06 Post roast: Isn't the Verizon credit card a total snoozer? Did Nick miss his chance to roast a prime cut? 49:06 Question of the week: How can I get just a few Membership Rewards points ASAP? https://frequentmiler.com/verizon-visa-mini-review-good-choice-for-verizon-wireless-customers/ Don't forget to like, subscribe, leave a comment, and turn on notifications if you'd like to know about the latest content. Thank you! Music credit: Annie Yoder

00:27 Giant Mailbag gets lost in the mail 1:01 What crazy thing did IHG do this week? Extending free night certificates in the most confusing way possible. https://frequentmiler.com/rumor-ihg-to-extend-free-night-certs-but-too-late-for-most/ 8:24 Mattress Running the Numbers: Is it worth the time to do a survey to get 10K Hilton points? 13:13 Main Event: Chase Ultimate Rewards: More ultimate than before https://frequentmiler.com/chase-to-add-air-canada-aeroplan-as-transfer-partner/ https://frequentmiler.com/chases-secret-transfer-partners/ https://frequentmiler.com/resources/ https://frequentmiler.com/air-canada-aeroplan-guide/ https://frequentmiler.com/latam-pass-a-sweet-spot-to-south-america-hiding-in-chases-secret-transfer-partners/ 50:36 Post Roast: Nick roasts Greg for Marriott post https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-devalues-homes-villas-point-redemptions-bonvoyed/ 54:33 Greg roasts Nick on purchase protection https://frequentmiler.com/amex-purchase-protection-to-the-rescue/ 1:03:05 Question of the Week: How do I use the rest of my Amex airline fee credits? https://frequentmiler.com/amex-airline-fee-reimbursements-still-works/ Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment below! Music credit: Annie Yoder

00:31 Giant Mailbag: A blast from the past about Delta systemwide upgrades 2:39 What crazy thing did Delta do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/delta-boosts-elite-status-boosts-for-2021/ 6:38 Mattress running he numbers: Choice 50K promo update https://frequentmiler.com/get-50k-choice-points-free-night-with-500-all-inclusive-booking/ 10:50 Main Event: American Airlines miles now worth more. So how can you get a bunch of miles? https://frequentmiler.com/american-airlines-ends-international-change-fees-united-plans-to-match/ https://frequentmiler.com/aa-introduces-elite-choice-rewards/ 47:03 Post Roast https://frequentmiler.com/perry-lane-hotel-savannah-luxury-collection-marriott-bottom-line-review/ 54:44 Question of the Week: How do you get a single room for four people in London? Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment. FrequentMiler.com/Subscribe Music credit: Annie Yoder

00:20 Giant Mailbag 3:28 Bonus segment: Free gift for readers/listeners 6:14 What crazy thing did American Airlines do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/american-ai... 12:07 Mattress Running the Numbers: Are the Marriott / Hilton transfer bonuses worth it? https://frequentmiler.com/american-ai... https://frequentmiler.com/40-transfer... 14:58 Main Event: Hyatt top tier status is easier than ever https://frequentmiler.com/wow-hyatt-s... https://frequentmiler.com/ludicrously... 56:20 Greg's top picks: How high should the World of Hyatt credit card be? Should existing cardholders cancel and re-apply? https://frequentmiler.com/top-current... 1:01:56 Post Roast: No tips on how to get the Sears ThankYou Mastercard? https://frequentmiler.com/store-credi... 1:07:36 Question of the Week: What might be asked on an Amex Financial Review and how should I answer? Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment! Music credit: Annie Yoder