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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.

  1. Searching for good news in Hyatt's devaluation | Coffee Break Ep103 | 4-28-26

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    Searching for good news in Hyatt's devaluation | Coffee Break Ep103 | 4-28-26

    Hyatt is changing their award charts on May 20th, 2026, and it's pretty devastating with a new 5-tier pricing system and huge increases in prices. Today, we'll see if there's some good news in all of this. (00:12) - New 5-level award charts: lowest, low, moderate, upper, top (prev: off-peak, standard, peak) (02:08) - Is there any good news? (06:59) - Some good news about premium suites (11:49) - Thoughts and analysis Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don’t forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below. Voyascape Podcast Network Frequent Miler's Best Offers Page https://frequentmiler.com/best-credit-card-offers/

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  2. Does product changing ruin trip protections? | Question of the Week Ep1 | 4-27-26

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    Does product changing ruin trip protections? | Question of the Week Ep1 | 4-27-26

    Does product changing ruin trip protections? Frequent Miler reader Jay P wrote in saying: "I used my Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card to book a flight and hotel for a future trip. Now, I would like to product change my Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card before that trip. Are there any negative impacts if I product change before travel?" We've been answering a reader or listener question at the end of each Frequent Miler on the Air podcast episode. Starting this week, we're turning the question of the week into its own weekly episode. Tune in every Monday at 5pm for our Question of the Week podcast. And if you have your own question you'd like to submit, you can send it to mailbag@frequentmiler.com. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below. Voyascape Podcast Network

    8분
  3. Cruising for free | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep355 | 4-23-26

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    Cruising for free | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep355 | 4-23-26

    In today's episode, we'll talk about Amex Platinum shutting down paths for earning Delta airline fee credits, Google Hotels adding price drop alerts, and all the many paths that still exist for free cruises in 2026. Main Event: Cruising for freeGiant Mailbag(01:07) - Greg gets corrected about Bilt point accelerator vs Rent Day... Crazy Thing: Capital One Shopping(03:27) - Capital One brings Gmail to a crawl Read more about the unfortunate Capital One slow gmail issue here Bonvoyed: Amex Airline Fee Reimbursements(08:48) - Delta tricks are dead Read our resource for Amex airline fee credits and what still works Awards, Points, and More(13:15) - Google Hotels adds price tracking (17:02) - Melio (pay bills with credit card) Learn more about Melio here (19:01) - Chase Travel℠ Points Boost increased to 2.5cpp for a few select properties Read more about Chase Travel℠ Points Boost increase here (21:21) - Guide to booking Preferred Hotels with points (Updated) Find our updated resource for booking Preferred Hotels online here (25:24) - Tools for finding point-bookable events (auctions and buy it now) Visit the discover tools Pointsevents.com and Pointauctions.com Main Event: Cruising for free(29:33) - Learn more about cruising for free in 2026 here (30:44) - There are three main options for free cruises in 2026 (31:08) - Land-based casino loyalty programs & matches (36:26) - Why do casino elite statuses matter for free cruises? (49:00) - Cruise line direct match opportunities for “free” cruises (1:07:09) - Gambling on board might yield a free cruise Subscribe and FollowVisit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don’t forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder Mentioned in this episode: Visit FrequentMiler.com Did you know that Frequent Miller is also a website? At frequentMiller.com, you'll find all the latest deals, news about points, miles, and rewarding credit cards, the single best, Best Credit Cards page on the web, guides to all popular rewards programs, and many other terrific resources. If you'd like to get our posts sent to your email, go to frequentMiller.com/subscribe and sign up for free. https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below. Voyascape Podcast Network

    1시간 21분
  4. How to avoid airline surcharges | Coffee Break Ep102 | 4-21-26

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    How to avoid airline surcharges | Coffee Break Ep102 | 4-21-26

    Airline fuel surcharges are going up! We've recently seen Air France KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic increase surcharges on their awards and it's looking like a trend. In this podcast episode, we'll talk about the different ways you can avoid them. How to avoid airline surcharges (02:02) - Booking with an alliance partner that doesn't pass along surcharges (02:15) - Air France KLM Flying Blue booked with Virgin Atlantic or Japan Airline Mileage Bank miles Learn more about going to Europe starting on Air France or KLM Business Class using Virgin Atlantic points here Learn more about Air France without surcharges via Japan Airline Mileage Bank miles here (04:02) - Rove miles Learn more about using Rove miles here (07:04) - Lufthansa booked through other Star Alliance partners (07:41) - One World is tricky... (11:38) - What can you do about high taxes coming back from the UK? (12:45) - For travel to and from Europe, consider JetBlue's flights booked through Qatar Avios Learn about booking JetBlue with Qatar Avios here (16:34) - SAS (17:51) - Airlines that don't charge surcharges in the first place Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don’t forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads Mentioned in this episode: Visit FrequentMiler.com Did you know that Frequent Miller is also a website? At frequentMiller.com, you'll find all the latest deals, news about points, miles, and rewarding credit cards, the single best, Best Credit Cards page on the web, guides to all popular rewards programs, and many other terrific resources. If you'd like to get our posts sent to your email, go to frequentMiller.com/subscribe and sign up for free. https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below. Voyascape Podcast Network

    22분
  5. Wells Fargo journeys forward | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep354 | 4-17-26

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    Wells Fargo journeys forward | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep354 | 4-17-26

    In today's podcast episode, we'll watch as Capital One ventures into business, we'll discuss the best of the best award search tools, and we'll talk about how Wells Fargo is on the upswing. Giant Mailbag(01:00) - Nate has a tip to add to our Free checked bags via credit cards podcast Ep353 Card News(04:41) - Capital One Spark Miles rebranded to Venture Business Learn more about the Capital One Spark Miles rebranding to Venture Business here Crazy Thing: Choice Privileges(09:42) - Choice doubled points to Air France/KLM Flying Blue Read more about the Choice Privileges transfer bonus here Bonvoyed: AA(13:03) - AA bonvoys elite members flying basic economy Read more about American Airlines doing away with basic economy for elite members here Awards, Points, and More(16:42) - We've updated our resource "Which award search tool is best?" Find our "Which award search tool is best" resource here (26:05) - Amex changes referral limits to 5 per year, per card Read more about American Express' referral limit changes here (29:01) - Wells Fargo adds new transfer partner: Wyndham 1 to 2 Read more about Wells Fargo's new transfer partner here Main Event: Wells Fargo journeys forward(31:13) - Wells Fargo Rewards was a 3rd tier transferable points program (31:46) - That's starting to change... (32:46) - Wells Fargo Rewards advantages (34:09) - Transfer partners (37:22) - Wells Fargo rewards credit cards Learn more about the Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card here Learn more about the Wells Fargo Autograph℠ Card here (43:50) - Wells Fargo cash back cards (54:45) - Weaknesses Question of the Week(58:07) - Nick wonders... if Greg had the capacity to spend towards one single elite status, which would it be? Subscribe and FollowVisit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don’t forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below. Voyascape Podcast Network Visit FrequentMiler.com Did you know that Frequent Miller is also a website? At frequentMiller.com, you'll find all the latest deals, news about points, miles, and rewarding credit cards, the single best, Best Credit Cards page on the web, guides to all popular rewards programs, and many other terrific resources. If you'd like to get our posts sent to your email, go to frequentMiller.com/subscribe and sign up for free. https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/

    1시간 11분
  6. JetBlue Polishes its Premium Premier Mastercard | Coffee Break Ep101 | 4-14-26

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    JetBlue Polishes its Premium Premier Mastercard | Coffee Break Ep101 | 4-14-26

    JetBlue has announced some big changes to its Premier Mastercard, which was previously a real bummer of a card. So when these changes come in "the spring", will they make the card better, and worth that $499 annual fee? JetBlue Polishes its Premium Premier Mastercard(01:00) - New benefits coming to this card Read more about the card changes here: https://frequentmiler.com/the-jetblue-premier-card-might-finally-become-worth-applying-for/ (06:00) - Nick & Greg talk through a few questions like: Is this a good card or does it just seem like it compared to the old stinker? Is the new version of the card worth $499 per year? Is this worth $400 more than the Plus or Business card? (06:30) - What's good about this... (08:46) - What's bad about this... (09:59) - Is this overall a good card (and if so, for whom?) Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don’t forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below. Voyascape Podcast Network Visit FrequentMiler.com Did you know that Frequent Miller is also a website? At frequentMiller.com, you'll find all the latest deals, news about points, miles, and rewarding credit cards, the single best, Best Credit Cards page on the web, guides to all popular rewards programs, and many other terrific resources. If you'd like to get our posts sent to your email, go to frequentMiller.com/subscribe and sign up for free. https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/

    20분
  7. What are the worst airline websites? | Ask Us Anything Ep85 | 4-8-26

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    What are the worst airline websites? | Ask Us Anything Ep85 | 4-8-26

    What are some unusual cards you find yourself using? What are your least favorite airline websites? Which dead cards do you miss the most? We answered these questions and more on the Ask Us Anything hosted live on YouTube on April 8th, 2026. (01:10) - What are some unusual cards you find yourself using? (08:27) - Did the FM team partake in the British Airways shopping portal promotion for 250x Avios at Kate Spade? I think it’s a runner for deal of the year. (11:28) - What’s your favorite and least favorite airline loyalty website to use? (18:25) - With all the recent and pending devaluations, what hotel reward program, if any, would you recommend for someone who generally only stays in hotels for a week or two each year? (23:12) - I have tried getting a Capital One Venture X but they keep denying me. I have opened 3 personal and 2 business cards in the last 9 months. The last was Dec 31st. What do you think I should do? ​​(25:04) - Does the FM team have any success with credit card reconsideration with Bank of America (business cards)? Any tips? Thank you! ​​ (26:51) - Have anyone's thoughts changed on the Bilt Palladium since they started using it? I have tried doing the math to see if it's worth it, but not sure I did the "bilt math" correctly ​​ See Tim's post about the Bilt Palladium card here: https://frequentmiler.com/bilt-2-0-rewards-you-most-when-you-spend-less/ (30:22) - See our previous episode about Hyatt properties here: https://frequentmiler.com/which-hyatts-will-you-book-before-the-award-chart-changes-ask-us-anything-ep84-3-4-26/ And see our former episode about how many credit cards we have here: https://frequentmiler.com/how-many-credit-cards-does-the-frequent-miler-team-have-ask-us-anything-ep-63/ (31:05) - What airline loyalty top status is it worth pursuing? (34:19) - Tim, do you use Atmos Summit to rent cars overseas. Greg should update Auto Rental post to compare Bank of America Atmos Summit to compare to the others See our guide to Ultra premium card travel protections here: https://frequentmiler.com/ultra-premium-credit-card-travel-insurance/ (37:18) - Do authorized users get the same discount on United award flights as the primary cardholders? ​​ (38:14) - Does the Atmos give status points when paying rent on Bilt platform? (38:33) - The latest collectibles card episode was interesting, are there any dead cards that you particularly miss? See the collectibles podcast episode here: https://frequentmiler.com/credit-card-collectibles-frequent-miler-on-the-air-ep352-4-3-26/ (43:56) - How many Thank You points are you gonna transfer to Preferred hotels before devauationl? I'm thinking about 500k TYP or more Read Greg's strategy here: https://frequentmiler.com/preferred-hotels-worth-4x-transfers/ (46:04) - Does United give elevated offers if you open a bank account? ​​(47:03) - If all airline miles were dynamic the same way Delta Skymiles were (ie around 1-1.5 cpp), would you still play the points and miles game and which cards would you actually find rewarding on spend? ​​(51:33) - Which programs are best for not showing phantom availability? Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don’t forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit – “swappin’ back n’ forth” by up @ night Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below. Voyascape Podcast Network Visit FrequentMiler.com Did you know that Frequent Miller is also a website? At frequentMiller.com, you'll find all the latest deals, news about points, miles, and rewarding credit cards, the single best, Best Credit Cards page on the web, guides to all popular rewards programs, and many other terrific resources. If you'd like to get our posts sent to your email, go to frequentMiller.com/subscribe and sign up for free. https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/

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  8. Free checked bags via credit cards | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep353 | 4-10-26

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    Free checked bags via credit cards | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep353 | 4-10-26

    In this podcast episode, we'll talk about how Rakuten doubles select credit card signup bonuses, JetBlue polishes its previously lackluster Premier card, and how to avoid paying those increasing checked bag fees. Giant Mailbag(00:58) - Rick asks about EU regulation 261 Read our post, "$700 richer: My easy UK261 claim experience with United Airlines" here Card News(04:09) - JetBlue Premier Mastercard ($499) Read more about the JetBlue Premiere Mastercard here Awards, Points, and More(07:04) - Rakuten offering bonuses on select Bank of America cards Learn more about the Rakuten bonus here Or learn about the Rakuten referral here (11:33) - Rove adds Virgin Atlantic (and changes url to rove.com) Main Event: Free checked bags via credit cards(13:15) - Learn more about free checked bags via credit card here (14:35) - General info about free checked bags (16:34) - Strategy for infrequent flyers of a particular airline. Example: you don't usually fly Delta, but you have one flight coming up... (22:15) - Which airlines require paying with a specific card to get free checked bags? (24:20) - How many travel companions get free checked bags? (27:08) - Do you get free checked bags on international trips? (29:42) - Cheapest card for free checked bags by airline (31:48) - Other ways to get free checked bags (40:21) - Carry-on instead Question of the Week(44:55) - Turbotax has a higher fee for paying with a credit card. Is there a better way to pay with a credit card when filing with Turbotax? Read more about paying taxes with a credit card here: https://frequentmiler.com/pay-taxes-via-credit-card/ Subscribe and FollowVisit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don’t forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder Mentioned in this episode: Visit FrequentMiler.com Did you know that Frequent Miller is also a website? At frequentMiller.com, you'll find all the latest deals, news about points, miles, and rewarding credit cards, the single best, Best Credit Cards page on the web, guides to all popular rewards programs, and many other terrific resources. If you'd like to get our posts sent to your email, go to frequentMiller.com/subscribe and sign up for free. https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below. Voyascape Podcast Network

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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.

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