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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. Rove Miles: Transferable Points without a credit card | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep349 | 3-13-26

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    Rove Miles: Transferable Points without a credit card | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep349 | 3-13-26

    In today's podcast episode, we see that Marriott tops off their top-offs, Aviator Silver cards become unique collectibles, and we'll talk about the best ways to earn and redeem Rove Miles. Giant Mailbag(01:07) - Diana shares some thoughts regarding a recent podcast episode, Speed up US entry with Mobile Passport Control | Coffee Break Ep96 | 3-10-26 See the Coffee Break Ep96 here. Card News(03:34) - Barclays Aviator to Citi transition April 2026 Learn more about the Barclays Aviator transition to Citi here (12:44) - Robinhood Platinum Credit Card Read more about this card here (15:39) - Southwest companion pass offers ending March 19th 7am ET Mattress Running the Numbers(17:22) - Leading Hotels of the World points sale: Get up to 100% bonus Learn more about the Leading Hotels of the World points sale here (21:42) - Read Nick's post about family-friendly Leading Hotels of the World properties here Awards, Points, and More(24:18) - Marriott making it possible to redeem up to 25K + FNC (up from 15K). (27:59) - You can now add Marriott gift cards to your Bonvoy account (both in-app & on website) Read more about adding Marriott gift cards to your Bonvoy account here: https://frequentmiler.com/you-can-now-add-marriott-gift-cards-to-your-bonvoy-account-both-in-app-on-website/ (30:44) - Amex to fold Tock into Resy in Summer 2026 Read more about Amex's plans with Tock here: https://frequentmiler.com/after-purchasing-tock-amex-to-fold-it-into-resy-in-summer-2026/ (34:08) - Spirit Airlines paid status upgrade: Higher status from $79 Learn more about Spirit Airlines' paid status upgrade here: https://frequentmiler.com/spirit-airlines-paid-status-upgrade-higher-status-from-79/ Main Event: Rove Miles: Transferable Points w/out a credit card(39:54) - What is Rove? (42:43) - How to earn Rove Miles Learn more about Rove Miles here: https://frequentmiler.com/rovemiles/ (56:22) - How to use Rove Miles (1:00:53) - Rove Miles adds Japan Airlines, launches with 50% transfer bonus through 3/31 Read more here: https://frequentmiler.com/rove-miles-adds-japan-airlines-launches-with-50-transfer-bonus-through-3-31/ And read Nick's post about JAL opportunities here: https://frequentmiler.com/best-uses-of-japan-airlines-mileage-bank-miles/ (1:02:23) - Rove adds SAS as new transfer partner with 20% transfer bonus through 4/8. Read more here: https://frequentmiler.com/rove-adds-sas-as-new-transfer-partner-with-20-transfer-bonus/ (1:04:28) - Other good transfer partners Question of the Week(1:14:19) - Why don't you write about the quality of the airline or hotel itself? 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

    1 h y 21 min
  2. Speed up US entry with Mobile Passport Control | Coffee Break Ep96 | 3-10-26

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    Speed up US entry with Mobile Passport Control | Coffee Break Ep96 | 3-10-26

    For years, Nick has always used the free Mobile Passport Control app for speedy re-entry into the country instead of Global Entry. In today's episode, we'll talk about this free alternative to Global Entry. (00:18) - Mobile passport control is super easy and free (05:37) - Where can it be used (06:30) - Global Entry has advantages, though 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

    11 min
  3. Which Hyatts will you be book before the award chart changes? | Ask Us Anything Ep84 | 3-4-26

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    Which Hyatts will you be book before the award chart changes? | Ask Us Anything Ep84 | 3-4-26

    What would you suggest if your P2 (partner, or "player two") is very reluctant? Which Hyatts will you be book before the award chart changes? We answered these questions and more on the Ask Us Anything hosted live on YouTube on March 4th, 2026 (02:10) - What specific Hyatt properties have you booked/will you be booking before the upcoming award chart changes? (12:17) - How did you guys learn about HOW to find good flights to book with transfer partners? I am trying so hard to learn, but it feels confusing and overwhelming. need more concrete, step-by-step help. Read about the top award search tools here (18:05) - I have a question for Stephen and Carrie. Now that I am retired my wife and I are interested in finding rentals for several weeks at a time. I am pretty good at finding good properties on Airbnb and VRBO for several days but have less experience with navigating longer term rentals. Do you have any tips on how to find good locations and get good deals? (27:32) - Looking to get a Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card and upgrade a Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card. Should I do this on 2 different devices at almost the same time or does it not matter? (28:26) - I am planning a trip for 2 weeks covering Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo with 2 year old, do you have recommendations on where to stay? Planning during July Read more about this here: https://frequentmiler.com/use-finnair-avios-to-book-scandinavian-hotels-at-2c-per-point-or-better/ (32:35) - What would you suggest if your P2 (player two) is very reluctant? I can't convince him to open more cards (38:27) - Do the Hyatt changes make you reassess the value of Chase Ultimate Rewards points? (39:58) - Can I request a retention offer for my US Bank Altitude Reserve card and then product change a month later to the Connect? (42:20) - ​​Can I book Hyatt stays now before the changes take effect, and later modify the dates while keeping the same redemption rate? (42:55) - ​What is the best way to use Wyndham Points nowadays, and do you see any new alignments in the future to replace Vacassa (47:44) - Are there good award search engines for hotel award stays? Read more about this here: https://frequentmiler.com/editmaxxer-a-tool-to-maximize-chase-travel-the-edit-credits/ (51:08) - Have/would you guys entertain having all your P2s on for a podcast or AMA so we could hear about their experience through all the shenanigans you play? 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 – “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/

    59 min
  4. Tools we use to win the points & miles game | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep348 | 3-6-26

    6 MAR

    Tools we use to win the points & miles game | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep348 | 3-6-26

    In this episode, we'll talk about the tools that can help you earn more rewards, organize your points & rewards, and spend your points wisely. Learn more about the tools we use here (01:52) - General / Misc Tools (25:57) - Flight Trip Planning (39:23) - Hotel Trip Planning (45:31) - Car Rentals (50:28) - Trains Subscribe and Follow 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 – “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/

    54 min
  5. Choice Privileges Pros and Cons | Coffee Break Ep95 | 3-3-26

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    Choice Privileges Pros and Cons | Coffee Break Ep95 | 3-3-26

    Choice Privileges is a hotel chain with brands like Clarion, Comfort Inn, Quality Inn, Radisson Americas etc. In today's podcast, we'll talk about the pros and cons of this program. You can find our Choice Privileges complete guide here. Choice Privileges Pros and ConsPros / items of interest... (01:37) - Earn elite status through credit card spend thanks to an update in early 2026. (05:59) - (Somewhat) fixed award chart (07:16) - Ability to book premium rooms with points sometimes (09:53) - Preferred Hotels partnership Learn more about this partnership here (11:53) - Transfer 1:2 from Citi or Wells Fargo (12:31) - Buy points for around .7cpp during sales (13:14) - Titanium Travel Award: 50% off award stay up to 7 nights Cons... (16:23) - Not much elite benefit. Breakfast at Diamond, Titanium Travel Award at Titanium. (17:10) - Points expire after 18 months of inactivity (17:37) - Fewer aspirational properties (apart from Preferred Hotels, and even that experience is complicated) 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/

    21 min
  6. Gems from our Giant Mailbag | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep347 | 2-27-26

    27 FEB

    Gems from our Giant Mailbag | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep347 | 2-27-26

    In today's podcast episode, we'll talk about stacking dining credits, give a caution about gifting Marriott free night certificates, and will resurrect expired Southwest credits. Crazy Thing(00:57) - Southwest shows different seatmap availability to different passengers Read more about Nick's experience with Southwest's assigned seating here Awards, Points, and More(04:10) - Alaska Vacations adds discounts, VIP perks for elite members Read more about this here (07:05) - “Free” Norwegian cruise for Caesars Diamond Elite members Read more about this here (10:26) - Recent breaking news... Hyatt devaluation Find out more about the Hyatt devaluation here (14:43) - Wyndham Rewards added as new Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer partner Read more about this here (16:17) - Bilt has launched a transfer bonus Read more about this here [28:03:23 ad] Main Event: Gems from our Giant Mailbag(28:05) - Bridget says: DEN is an airport that has the security reservation program (DEN Reserve)... (29:44) - Chaim says: For Resy and Sapphire Reserve® Exclusive Tables credits you can buy gift cards online for lots of restaurants that trigger the credit. Therefore, you can bank up multiple hundreds of dollars, and then when it works with your plans, you can splurge on an amazing dinner or two... (32:47) - Mark says: I just finished listening to the January 2 podcast. With regards to your answer for the question of the week about which cards you keep in your digital wallet, I recently discovered something about Apple wallet specifically that might be of use, at least to Greg since he is the only one of you using Apple... You can catch that episode here (36:16) - Nathan says: I just listened to episode 343 and wanted to share a data point regarding the $500 Gift of College gift cards... You can catch episode 343 here (39:29) - Mike says: If you look up IHG Destined One Night On Us, there's no result directly from IHG, but multiple hotel booking agents' websites reference a stay x nights get 1 night free promotion for participating hotels. For example: https://bonvivant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Q3-IHG-Destined-Stay-Pay-Promo-HFP.pdf (44:42) - Panayot says: Convert expired SWA credit to a LUV voucher... (48:51) - Tracy says: I have a data point relevant to your episode on gifting points and miles... Catch that episode here (52:19) - Melissa says: Thanks so much for the article on the pitfalls and warnings booking via I Prefer hotels... Hear some of the pitfalls of booking via iPrefer here and read more about using Citi points for I Prefer here (53:44) - Amalan says: Just sharing a couple of good data points from a quick weekend trip to Chicago... (55:27) - Jefferson says: Thanks to the FM team! Question of the Week(57:33) - Is there a formal appeal or consideration process when Citi declines for high amount of unused credit? Find out more about Citi application tips here 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/

    1 h y 8 min
  7. Breaking news: Hyatt takes us to the heartbreak hotel | Breaking News Podcast | 2-25-26

    25 FEB

    Breaking news: Hyatt takes us to the heartbreak hotel | Breaking News Podcast | 2-25-26

    Hyatt announced some changes that will come into effect before the end of May. This will include a brand new award chart that splits the 8 categories into 5 pricing bands. You can read more about the new Hyatt overhauls here. (00:51) - New award chart (05:28) - Hyatt intends to maintain value and maintain an award chart (17:24) - Bright spots (27:08) - Does this change how we view our Hyatt points? 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/

    35 min
  8. Best uses for Virgin points | Coffee Break Ep94 | 2-24-26

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    Best uses for Virgin points | Coffee Break Ep94 | 2-24-26

    Virgin Atlantic Rewards and Virgin Red both earn Virgin Atlantic points. Now through February 28th, Chase has a 40% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic, so in this episode, we'll talk about some of the best uses of these points. Best uses for Virgin points(00:36) - Read more about the 40% bonus from Chase to Virgin Atlantic here (02:07) - Fly Delta economy (03:52) - Fly Virgin Atlantic (07:09) - Fly SAS (08:17) - Fly LATAM (11:35) - Fly Air France/KLM (12:16) - Fly ANA biz/first class (14:09) - Fly Air New Zealand biz class (16:40) - Virgin Limited Edition properties (21:22) - Virgin Voyages 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

    25 min
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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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