Frequent Miler on the Air

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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.

13h ago

Tips for finding impossible awards | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep360 | 5-29-26

Today's episode will provide a whole grab bag of tips for how to find those impossible award bookings for your award travel goals. (02:32) - Here's a grab bag of techniques, and keep in mind it's often necessary to use multiple (03:09) - Be flexible! (06:48) - Look towards the end of the booking schedule: use points that can book farther out (08:26) - Positioning flights (20:59) - Programs that reserve more space for their own members (22:22) - Programs that reserve more space for elite members/cardholders (24:17) - Programs that allow more awards for more points (26:47) - Married segment logic awards (e.g. san-lax-tyo available, but lax-tyo not available) (35:07) - Consider programs that allow a stopover (39:04) - Award tool Alerts (41:44) - Paid flights 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: Frequent Miler Beginner's Guide https://frequentmiler.com/start-here/ 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

50 min
3d ago

First impressions of the new World of Hyatt order | Coffee Break Ep107 | 5-26-26

The World of Hyatt new award charts are live now, and we have thoughts! We'll give our first impressions in this episode, and you can read more about the new award charts here. (00:25) - World of Hyatt's new award charts are live (01:44) - Where it hurts the most (04:05) - It's not all doom and gloom Read more about our first impressions here. (11:55) - Analysis 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 Frequent Miler's Best Offers Page https://frequentmiler.com/best-credit-card-offers/

28 min
5d ago

Earn 8x or redeem with Chase Travel℠ Point Boosts? | Question of the Week Ep4 | 5-24-26

Earn 8x or redeem with Chase Travel℠ Points Boosts? Frequent Miler reader Bryant wrote in saying... With the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card providing 8X points on travel and hotel, doesn’t it always make sense to book through Chase and get the multiplier? That being said, what then is the best way to utilize the points to maximize their value?We’ve been answering a reader or listener question at the end of each Frequent Miler on the Air podcast episode. Now, we’ve turned the question of the week into its own weekly episode. Tune in every Sunday 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

9 min
May 22

Will the points game survive? | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep359 | 5-22-26

As more and more people get into the points & miles game, we're seeing an acceleration of devaluations. Opportunities to earn points disappear. Point prices go up. Transfer ratios go down. Is this the beginning of the end? Will the points game survive?Giant Mailbag(00:46) - Gil has a warning story about being Bonvoyed by Bonvoy... Boundless Main Event: Will the points game survive?(06:28) - Devaluations keep hitting (14:14) - Positive trends that we're seeing at the time of this recording (May 1 2026). (15:15) - Doing this for 15 years (17:37) - Enjoying elite status (21:10) - Earning points getting easier (27:54) - New opportunities to earn transferable points keep appearing (29:00) - Point transfer opportunities are often increasing (30:26) - Using points sometimes improves (31:28) - Airlines (38:37) - Hotels 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/

49 min
May 19

Podcasting on the road: trials and tribulations | Coffee Break Ep106 | 5-18-26

Blogging on the road is pretty easy, but podcasting from the road is a different story. In this episode, we'll talk about how. (01:12) - Internet issues (05:39) - Microphone issues (14:27) - Improvised laptop stands (19:38) - Lighting issues (dark hotel rooms, cars, etc.) 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 Frequent Miler Beginner's Guide https://frequentmiler.com/start-here/

28 min
May 17

My credit card application was declined. Now what? | Question of the Week Ep03 | 5-17-26

My credit card application was declined. Now what? We get this kind of question a lot. And the truth is, credit card application strategies may vary by bank. For example, you can read our Complete Guide to credit card application rules (by bank) here. Let's say you have a letter that says there were too many new accounts, too much available credit, not enough usage of existing credit, etc. Then what? Don't forget that you can always call and ask for reconsideration... We’ve been answering a reader or listener question at the end of each Frequent Miler on the Air podcast episode. Now, we’ve turned 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

16 min
May 15

Best $95 travel credit card combo | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep358 | 5-15-26

We talk a lot about the ultra-premium credit cards with expensive annual fees, but there are plenty of people interested in credit cards with more modest annual fees. Luckily, there are some great $95 credit cards that can be supplemented with fee-free cards for a great travel rewards strategy. Giant Mailbag(01:20) - Melissa writes in with a question about locking in Hyatt prices before May 20th (04:48) - Jonathan writes in offering a few key data points to update our Hyatt points advance article, which you can find here Card News(08:48) - American Express adds $300 in ChatGPT credits on The Business Platinum Card® from American Express and American Express® Business Gold Cards (12:40) - See our updated resource for the best cards for Priority Pass here Crazy Thing: Priority Pass Restaurants(16:04) - Priority Pass Restaurants Awards, Points, and More(18:02) - Mastercard Launches Mastercard Airport Dining Experience (‘Taste By/Of Priceless’ Airport Lounges) (22:13) - JetBlue and United Unlock Reciprocal Loyalty Benefits (25:51) - Read Nick's post about Citi Travel for rental cars here (30:49) - Read more about Sixt offering prepaid fuel for $49.99 for rentals in the US for Sixt ONE members here (34:31) - Points Path Pro now shows United discounted cardholder pricing (36:23) - Read more about how to keep airline miles and hotel points alive here Main Event: Best $95 travel credit card combo(37:37) - We'll focus on which combination of credit cards might make sense for someone to use, but we'll stick to a $95 annual fee budget. We'll focus on transferable points and include cash back that can be converted to transferable points (40:27) - Capital One (42:21) - Chase (47:54) - Citi (52:03) - Wells Fargo (56:07) - Other considerations (1:01:05) - Best Mixed-Bank $95 Wallet (1:10:40) - Nick's pick for best $95 wallet (1:13:39) - Greg's pick for best $95 wallet 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 Frequent Miler's Best Offers Page https://frequentmiler.com/best-credit-card-offers/

1h 22m
May 12

Is the Bilt Palladium card worth its $495 annual fee? | Coffee Break Ep105 | 5-12-26

With most ultra-premium cards it's possible to simply add up how much you value each perk and see if it meets or exceeds the annual fee, but this card is mostly valuable for its high earning rate from spend... It's definitely worth $495 in the first year due to the welcome bonus, but what about after that? (01:38) - Palladium Card details Learn more about the Bilt Palladium card here (02:37) - Bilt Cash (06:03) - Is the Palladium card worth $495 in exchange for... (06:35) - Consider other cards (07:14) - Our take 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 – 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/

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Greg Davis-Kean

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Nick Reyes

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6d ago

SidBreamSafe@Home

I listen to at least 5 travel podcasts and this is BY FAR the best, and the one must-listen. Nick and Greg do a fantastic job of covering the latest news from the points and miles world and tackling a major topic each week.
The BEST

Feb 11

Beachbom19

This is my favorite podcast I follow several travel and points podcasts and this is the best. They are honest and upfront, willing to accept feedback and alternative opinions and discuss them. Their facebook group is also the best out there they’re patient even with newbies. Their e-mails are really helpful and clearly summarize many different topics. I always look forward to new episodes popping up. Thank you and keep doing what you’re doing!
Travel Hacker’s Bible

12/22/2025

yousavvy

If you’re into the travel hacking game. Getting extreme value and benefits through credit cards, promotions, and manufacturered spending…. Look no further! These guys are the gospel. They give great insight to wire or retire your brain to see opportunities and travel the world incredibly cheaply or in otherwise often out of reach luxury! Nick and Greg have natural chemistry. Batting ideas effortlessly and giving keen insight into the game. Definitely recommend listening to these guys and following the blog. There are many blogs in this space, but I find them the most honest and fun!!
Points & Miles Staple

11/29/2025

Palmo23

I’ve been listening for roughly 1.5 years and this podcast has accelerated my family’s points and miles journey. Thank you Greg and Nick for the endless information and knowledge!

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.