Frequent Miler on the Air

00:27 Giant Mailbag: Choice Privileges promotion fail https://frequentmiler.com/70k-points-with-500-all-inclusive-booking-via-choice-privileges/ 07:58 What crazy thing...did American Express do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/huge-new-referral-offers-for-both-sides-on-amex-cards-200-4x-home-furnishings/ 18:36 Mattress Running the Numbers: Is the 80K Best Western offer worth more attention? https://frequentmiler.com/80k-points-with-best-western-rewards-mastercard/ 29:04 Main Event: Greg's 'round the world business class adventure https://frequentmiler.com/ana-around-the-world-ticket-sweet-spot-spotlight/ https://frequentmiler.com/my-round-the-world-business-class-adventure-planning-phase/ https://frequentmiler.com/tips-for-booking-anas-round-the-world-award/ 1:07:33 Post Roast 1:16:04 Question of the Week: Can you have more than one Bank of America Cash Rewards card? Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment! Go to FrequentMiler.com/Subscribe to join our email list. Music credit: Annie Yoder

00:15 Giant Mailbag: Misdirected mail 2:44 What crazy thing...did Staples do this week? 6:02 Main Event: Delta Roars Back https://frequentmiler.com/exciting-enhancements-for-deltas-top-tier-elites-on-my-mind/ https://frequentmiler.com/delta-now-shows-upgrade-certificate-availability-in-search-results/ https://frequentmiler.com/delta-upgrade-availability-showing-for-award-miles-cash-flights-too/ https://frequentmiler.com/awesome-new-delta-card-offers/ 29:09 Mattress running the numbers: Is it worth spending $90K on a credit card for Delta Platinum status this year? https://frequentmiler.com/passing-the-guc-greg-gives-global-upgrades-to-nick-with-a-catch/ 50:21 Post Roast: Is it really worth spending on Delta cards? Why can't you gift a Marriott certificate? 1:00:42 Question of the Week: Can you name 5 airlines that allow you to share miles?

00:37 Giant Mailbag: Google Fi limited to 30 days abroad 4:01 What crazy thing....did the IRS do? https://frequentmiler.com/judge-rules-some-credit-card-rewards-earning-activity-is-taxable/ 18:21 Mattress running the numbers: Hyatt Bonus Journeys Q2 https://frequentmiler.com/new-world-of-hyatt-promo-2k-points-every-2-nights-2-5k-for-cardholders-with-q2-bonus-journeys/ 32:00 Main Event: Sweet-spot awards come home https://frequentmiler.com/my-top-dream-uses-for-110k-brex-points/ https://frequentmiler.com/emirates-sweet-spot-awards-first-class-from-30k-round-trip/ 55:28 Post Roast (Nick Roasts Greg about Brex) https://frequentmiler.com/brex-bonus-110k-transferable-points-without-a-credit-inquiry/ 1:01:48 Post Roast (Greg roasts Nick about Marriott and Hyatt posts with duplicated content) https://frequentmiler.com/combining-marriott-awards-certificates-and-paid-nights-for-a-single-booking/ https://frequentmiler.com/mix-free-night-certs-points-paid-nights-with-hyatt-pay-my-way/ 1:07:23 Question of the Week: Will getting a Chase card I had before cause the bank to cancel all my credit cards? Join our email list and follow us on social media. Go to https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Music credit: Annie Yoder

00:40 Giant Mailbag: "It's like a 21c hotel on steroids" 3:52 What crazy thing...did Nick's wife do this week? 10:07 Mattress running the numbers: Last call for a Hyatt mattress run https://frequentmiler.com/ludicrously-easy-path-to-hyatt-globalist-status-top-tier-status-for-2-years/ https://frequentmiler.com/hyatt-cash-or-points-worksheet/ 16:50 Mattress running the numbers: Planning your Marriott mattress run https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-launches-easy-elite-status-for-2021-and-cheaper-saver-awards/ https://frequentmiler.com/official-word-marriott-mixed-paid-award-stays-will-earn-double-credit/ 22:20 Main Event: Delta devaluations and sweet spots https://frequentmiler.com/delta-miles-are-worth-less-on-my-mind/ Delta devaluation for partners to Europe: https://frequentmiler.com/ouch-big-delta-devaluation-on-partner-awards/ 40:12 Good uses of Delta miles: https://frequentmiler.com/best-uses-for-delta-miles/ 50:45 Post Roast: I spy with my little eye...missing updates from the SeatSpy post! https://frequentmiler.com/seatspy-an-awesome-tool-for-finding-ba-and-virgin-award-flights/ https://frequentmiler.com/lie-flat-to-hawaii-how-to-use-seatspy-to-find-saver-awards/ 55:58 Question of the Week: Does it make sense to get a VPN or Google Fi for a 4-month trip abroad? Follow us on social media, and join our Frequent Miler Insiders group, and join our email list at: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Music credit: Annie Yoder

3:08 Audience Feedback 4:33 Mattress Running the Numbers: Best Western elite status with just 3 stays https://frequentmiler.com/best-western-slashes-elite-requirements-for-2021/ 9:06 Main Event: Extreme stacking gone wrong https://frequentmiler.com/hugely-profitable-rewarding-the-motley-fool-subscription-with-amex-offer/ https://frequentmiler.com/amazing-looking-motley-fool-offers-that-arent/ https://frequentmiler.com/stack-drop-chase-boa-offer-for-56-or-more-in-profit/ https://frequentmiler.com/1800flowers-extreme-stacking/ https://frequentmiler.com/walmart-plus-savings/ https://frequentmiler.com/shopathome-honoring-walmart-deal-if-youre-persistent/ For more on the good old says (this no longer works), see: https://frequentmiler.com/sears-and-kmart-extreme-stacking/ 37:05 Post Roast: Is Nick wrong about the Companion Pass? https://frequentmiler.com/companion-pass-with-a-single-southwest-credit-card/ 42:10: Post Roast: Why did Greg publish a Schwab Platinum cash out guide? https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-convert-amex-membership-rewards-to-cash-with-the-schwab-platinum-card/ 46:35 Question of the Week: If it sounds too good to be true, how do we know it isn't? https://frequentmiler.com/7500-points-or-75-cash-new-new-checking-account-with-1-deposit-at-betterment-via-rakuten/ https://frequentmiler.com/my-experience-setting-up-a-new-llc/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Like, subscribe, and ding the notification bell to find out when we post new content! Music credit: Annie Yoder

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