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.

11H AGO

Transferable Points Changing Fortunes | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep357 | 5-8-26

In today's episode, Nick owns up to his mistake: Yes, you can lock in Hyatt prices with Points Advance. Then we'll talk about paying rent with the Alaska Atmos Summit card, and which points programs are trending up or down. Mea culpa(01:23) - Oops: Nick made a mistake about Hyatt Points Advance in the originally published version of our Question of the Week Find the (now edited) Question of the Week here: https://frequentmiler.com/can-i-save-points-on-a-hyatt-award-with-a-date-change-trick-question-of-the-week-ep2-5-4-26/ Learn more about Hyatt Points Advance here: https://frequentmiler.com/hyatt-points-advance/ Giant Mailbag(05:44) - Ben discusses paying rent with the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® Card Find our podcast episode about big bonuses for huge spend here: https://frequentmiler.com/best-bonuses-for-huge-spend-frequent-miler-on-the-air-ep356-5-1-26/ Card News(09:10) - Chase Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card/Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card application rule changes (13:32) - Barclays JetBlue Premier Mastercard Read more about the Barclays JetBlue Premier Mastercard here: https://frequentmiler.com/JetBluePremier/#Goto Awards, Points, and More(15:20) - Rove adds Aeroplan as transfer partner Read more about Rove adding Air Canada Aeroplan as its newest transfer partner here: https://frequentmiler.com/rove-miles-adds-air-canada-aeroplan-as-its-newest-transfer-partner/ (17:10) - How to combine Citi ThankYou accounts (and what might be getting in your way) Learn more about combining your Citi ThankYou accounts here: https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-combine-citi-thankyou-accounts/ (22:43) - Qatar is limiting Avios redemptions in terms of who you can redeem for Main Event: Transferable Points Changing Fortunes(25:36) - "Trending up" doesn't mean it is now a better program than one "trending down". It might be, but it also might just be closing the gap a little. (26:54) - Programs we think are trending down... (41:07) - Programs we think are staying about even (44:32) - Programs we think are trending up... 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 3m
3D AGO

Amex Gold gets a slight touch-up | Coffee Break Ep104 | 5-5-26

Amex has been refreshing its credit cards lately, but the American Express® Gold Card changes are more like a slight touch up. (00:37) - What's changed? (04:02) - What's the same? (05:25) - What do we think? 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: Frequent Miler's Best Offers Page https://frequentmiler.com/best-credit-card-offers/ 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
4D AGO

Can I save points on a Hyatt award with a date change trick? | Question of the Week Ep2 | 5-4-26

CORRECTION NOTICE: On 5/5/26 this episode was corrected to remove incorrect information about Points Advance bookings. Originally we'd incorrectly stated Points Advance bookings don't lock in a booking's price, when in fact they do. Can I save points on a Hyatt award with a date change trick? Frequent Miler reader Matt wrote: I recently succeeded in changing a Hyatt award stay to avoid cancelling and forfeiting the Hyatt points. I'm wondering if that could be a strategy to leap past the upcoming changes to the World of Hyatt program. For example, I would create a reservation using points at a Hyatt property now and change the date later for a stay that is currently not bookable because it is more than 13 months away. Has anyone successfully used this strategy in previous years when category changes were announced, avoiding the need to make up point differences due to the associated program changes at that time? I understand that this is highly prospective and perhaps wishful thinking, but it could mean a sizeable savings in Hyatt points! 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

7 min
MAY 1

Best Bonuses for Huge Spend | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep356 | 5-1-26

In today's episode, we'll talk about how Chase Point Boost is going bust, how Avianca sucks some life out of LifeMiles, and rewards for spending BIG. Giant Mailbag(01:16) - Mike says "I have a subscription to Award Wallet Plus, and it has a “Merchant Category Lookup Tool,” where you can enter a merchant name and it will give the related merchant category name..." Find our Wells Fargo Journeys Forward episode 354 here (05:50) - Visit frequentmiler.com/awardwallet here Upgrade to AwardWallet Plus for 6 months (one time upgrade only): Click the down arrow next to your name within AwardWallet, and click “Upgrade Using a Coupon”, then enter: FrequentMiler (this will only work for those who have never upgraded before) Card News(07:18) - Royal Caribbean launches two new credit cards: Royal One and Royal One Plus Crazy Thing(10:20) - Finnair 18 month expiration Mattress Running the Numbers(17:37) - Buy Marriott Points for as low as 0.89 cents each Bonvoyed(21:33) - Chase Points Boost goes Bust Read more about Chase Points Boost going bust here Read more about Chase reducing redemption rates here (35:46) - Air Canada Aeroplan devaluation Learn more about Aeroplan devaluing their award chart here (38:58) - Avianca LifeMiles changes Awards, Points, and More(45:31) - Wells Fargo adds transfer partner: Cathay Pacific (Autograph, Autograph Journey) (47:16) - See our Instant Gift Card Deals post here Main Event: Best Bonuses for Huge Spend(49:47) - Today we'll focus on cards that earn big rewards after really big spend ($50K or more) (52:24) - Bilt cards $50K: Platinum status (56:49) - Marriott Bonvoy® Brilliant® American Express® Card $60K (1:02:15) - Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® Card $60K (100K Companion cert) (1:09:00) - Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card $75K (1:15:17) - Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ Card $120K: (1:17:13) - The Business Platinum Card® from American Express $250K (1:23:43) - Aeroplan® Credit Card $1M: Free award companion for the rest of the calendar year and all of next year with $1 Million spend 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

1h 33m
APR 28

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/

19 min
APR 27

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

8 min
APR 24

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

1h 21m
APR 21

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

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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!
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12/22/2025

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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!!
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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!
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Enjoyed Frommer interview!