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Frequent Miler on the Air

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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14:02

Best credit card for gas spend | Coffee Break Ep70 |...

Frequent Miler on the Air ·

2025/09/16

When you're at the gas station filling up, which credit card should you be using for that purchase? We used to value Wyndham points around 1 cent each, which made the Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card, which earned 8 points per dollar at gas stations, a clear winner. But recent data has bumped that value down to about .7 cents, making it less of an obvious choice. So, which card should you consider for buying gas instead?(01:19) - Citi Custom Cash® Card 5x (7.5%), up to $500 per billing

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01:16:09

Our favorite travel gear | Frequent Miler on the Air...

Frequent Miler on the Air ·

2025/09/12

In today's podcast episode, we're sharing our favorite travel gear (like Nick's Japanese nail clippers), and we'll explain why a UK power adapter is especially useful, and why we carry backpacks in our backpacks.Giant Mailbag(01:18) - One reader writes in about their first big redemption(03:14) - Preferred Hotels & Resorts safari lodges, bookable with iPrefer points, hiccups and allRead more about Preferred Hotels & Resorts with points here.(07:28) - Mother and son plan a 9-country, 1-month

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54:37

What are you spending on annual fees? | Ask Us...

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2025/09/09

What are you spending on annual fees? What's the holy grail of first-class suites? We answered these and many other questions on the Ask Us Anything hosted live on YouTube on September 3rd, 2025.(00:37) - As banks tighten up on credit card approvals, I’m sure many have received a denial for “lack of recent installment loan information.” Has anybody taken out a loan to improve their odds? To me, it makes sense to take out a loan where interest is <$50 if it means getting approved for even 1 more

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01:46:43

100K Vacay: Resetting the odds due to transfer...

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2025/09/05

In today's podcast episode, Kathy tells us why the Frequent Miler team challenges are her favorite time of the year, and we discuss how transfer bonuses have already changed the 100K Vacay game.Giant Mailbag(01:50) - Two listeners share their experiences with the recent cancellation of the Honolulu to Boston route through Hawaiian Airlines.(09:11) - One listener tells us the annual challenge is her favorite time of the year...JetBlue 25/25 Update(11:33) - Nick and his family have 20+

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19:24

Preparing for the Sapphire Reserve® 10/26 transition...

Frequent Miler on the Air ·

2025/09/02

Back in June, Chase released an updated version of the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card. Those who already had the card before that date found themselves in a sort of limbo with the old features of the card, and with new features set to trigger on October 26th. If that's you, here are some things you may want to do to prepare for that upcoming transition.(00:21) - An updated Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card was introduced on June 23, 2025. Anyone who obtained their Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card before that

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01:22:17

American Airlines AAdvantage vs Alaska Atmos |...

Frequent Miler on the Air ·

2025/08/29

In this podcast episode, we'll talk about Frontier's Million Mile Match, we'll get tripped up by The Seattle Seahawks 12s, and we'll debate which loyalty program is better: American Airlines' AAdvantage program or Alaska's Atmos program.Giant Mailbag(01:26) - Lisa gives us an update about the question of whether or not she had a no-show fee when she cancelled her 2 LifeMiles flights.Mattress Running the Numbers(05:05) - Frontier Match your MilesRead more about Frontier Match your Miles

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19:59

Alaska’s intriguing premium rewards card | Coffee...

Frequent Miler on the Air ·

2025/08/25

Alaska's out with a new premium card: The Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® Card. In today's podcast episode, we'll talk about what we like and dislike about it.Alaska’s intriguing premium rewards card(00:31) - Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite card quick detailsYou can read more about this card here: https://frequentmiler.com/alaska-summit-visa-premium-card-heres-the-details/(02:19) - Points sharing: Share your points with up to ten additional Atmos™ Rewards members.(06:00) - What's not to

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01:24:24

7 Big Atmos Oddities (Alaska's new rewards program) |...

Frequent Miler on the Air ·

2025/08/22

In today's podcast episode, we unlock the LifeMiles mystery, look at Etihad's magical mystery refund policy, and examine 7 surprising oddities of Alaska's new rewards program, "Atmos".Giant Mailbag(02:02) - LifeMiles cancellationsCard News(11:23) - Chase will be ending the ability to transfer Ultimate Rewards Points to Emirates Skywards as of 10/16/25.(15:20) - 400 properties added to Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts and The Hotel CollectionAwards, Points, and More(18:20) - Nick: Canceling Etihad

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19:49

$900 Platinum card. Worth it? | Coffee Break Ep67 |...

Frequent Miler on the Air ·

2025/08/19

Another day, another premium credit card is making changes - this time, we've heard rumors that the Amex Platinum and Amex Business Platinum cards are both getting increased annual fees and other changes.$900 Platinum card. Worth it?(00:24) - Expensive changes are coming for Amex Platinum and Amex Business Platinum cards(01:47) - Some changes on the coupon side of things have leaked...(03:55) - Perks that appear on both cards (business and personal)Read our post on what works for your airline

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01:33:18

Marriott's rumored business cards | Frequent Miler on...

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2025/08/15

In today's podcast episode, we'll talk about whether or not Hertz will put Nick in jail, how Greg's British Airways flight was saved by Delta, and Marriott's "Brilliant" potential new business card line-up.Giant Mailbag(03:02) - Catch Greg on these podcasts: Chris Hutchins / All the Hacks: Top Airline & Hotel Transfer Partners to Maximize Your Points(03:42) - Point me to first class (Devon): What Credit Card Points Are Really Worth in 2025(04:18) - Many people wrote in with examples of where an

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55:17

Is the Grand Hyatt Kauai worth 45K? | Ask Us Anything...

Frequent Miler on the Air ·

2025/08/12

Is the Grand Hyatt Kauai worth 45K? We answered this and many other questions on the Ask Us Anything hosted live on YouTube on August 6th, 2025.(00:42) - How do you typically like to get around a city that you’re visiting, especially internationally? Are you more likely to take a taxi or Uber to get to places, take public transit, or do you prefer to just walk everywhere?(05:43) - To circumvent Hilton’s minimum length of award stay requirements (e.g., WA Pedregal) — has anyone tried booking more

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01:14:10

The Rental Car Game | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep318...

Frequent Miler on the Air ·

2025/08/08

In today's podcast episode, we'll talk about Bonvoying Barclays, we'll discuss which Premium cards are keepers, then share everything we know about car rentals.Giant Mailbag(01:08) - One listener tells us how he Bonvoyed BarclaysMain Event: The Rental Car Game(04:09) - Why don't we talk much about car rentals?(06:23) - Always join the car rental program and attach your number(11:37) - Car rental status via credit card(14:20) - Which rental car elite statuses matter?(22:06) - Status matching(26:50) -

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20:32

Will AA devalue now that Citi transfers to AA? |...

Frequent Miler on the Air ·

2025/08/05

Citi now offers a way to transfer points 1 to 1 to American Airlines, which has many predicting an AA devaluation is on the horizon. In this podcast episode, we'll discuss this concern.(00:44) - Why are we so excited about transfers to American Airlines?(04:06) - A devaluation assumes a flood of AA miles, but... Citi points are not that easy to get in bulk, but even if there are many more AA miles out there, is that reason for devaluation?(04:56) - Here's what we think...(15:35) - But wait...did AA

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01:16:30

Citi Strata Elite: the good, bad, and ugly | Frequent...

Frequent Miler on the Air ·

2025/08/01

In this podcast episode, we'll talk about how US Bank is bonvoying grandfathers and US Bank's plans to add transfer partners. We'll also talk about who the Citi Strata Elite card is good for.Giant Mailbag(01:40) - This listener has tips about their strategy when a flight becomes available for a lesser mileage price...Card News(05:50) - Citi now offers transfers to American Airlines from Strata Elite, Prestige & Strata Premier(07:23) - Now transfer from most Citi cards to most ThankYou partners

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05:48

How to apply for the Strata Elite 100,000 point offer...

Frequent Miler on the Air ·

2025/07/29

Citi's new $595 card may or may not be right for you, but a 100K bonus is hard to resist, especially now that Citi transfers to AA. The 100K bonus isn't the only offer out there right now, though, so we'll talk about how to make sure you can apply for the Strata Elite 100,000 point offer specifically.How to apply for the Strata Elite 100,000 point offer(00:18) - Citi's new $595 card may or may not be right for you, but 100K bonus is hard to resist, especially now that Citi transfers to AA(01:30) -

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01:22:32

3 new ways to earn transferable points | Frequent...

Frequent Miler on the Air ·

2025/07/25

In today's podcast episode, we'll talk about how JetBlue bonvoyed Nick, how Accor bonvoyed Greg, and finally, two new transferable points programs and a new credit card that allows us to earn transferable points.Giant Mailbag(00:58) - "I've noticed that you love to be underwhelmed by the Amex Green card. In your recent episode about travel cards, it seemed like you couldn't contain your boredom with it, despite its valuable 3x Amex points for all types of travel ... A major benefit that you may have

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17:38

Do you lose your points when you cancel your credit...

Frequent Miler on the Air ·

2025/07/22

Today, we'll talk about how to make sure you don't lose your points when you cancel a credit card. Since this varies by bank or points-type, we'll discuss tips for each situation.Do you lose your points when you cancel your credit card?(00:37) - Airline and Hotel cards... no, you won't lose your points.(02:32) - Bank cards... yes, you could lose your points.(03:48) - Chase solutions(06:10) - Amex solutions(09:27) - Citi's weird rules(12:17) - Capital One solutions(16:06) - Quick

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56:57

Our next all travel card | Frequent Miler on the Air...

Frequent Miler on the Air ·

2025/07/18

In this podcast episode, we'll talk about how Bilt is going cardless (but with more cards). We'll see how Etihad is making unfavorable decisions, vying for our Bonvoyed of the year "award", and we'll talk about which credit card is the best for all kinds of travel expenses (since the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card might night make sense for non-flight, non-hotel travel expenses anymore.)Giant Mailbag(01:16) - "In a recent episode, Greg and Nick talked about checking flights you already have booked to

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25:16

Frequent Miler origin story - Stephen's story |...

Frequent Miler on the Air ·

2025/07/15

We’ve been gradually telling the “origin stories” of each team member in Frequent mIler. Today, we’ll talk about how Stephen came to join Frequent Miler.Frequent Miler origin story - Stephen's story(01:04) - When did Stephen first get into the points and miles travel hobby?(04:41) - Stephen remembers the stackable IHG promo codes(05:39) - Stephen's wife helped him pull the trigger on some early credit cards like the US Airways credit card with a bonus after just one purchase(07:54) - Stephen recalls

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01:15:39

No longer traveling? How to cash out your...

Frequent Miler on the Air ·

2025/07/11

On this podcast episode, we find out that Turkish has killed their million mile promo, we talk about Ritz card rumors, and we shed some light on how Greg's uncle can redeem his transferable points for cash.Giant Mailbag(01:30) - One reader tries to convince Greg to do the JetBlue 25 for 25 promotionMega Airline Promo Updates(04:53) - Turkish kills their 6 continent, 1 million mile promoFind out more about that promo in our previous podcast episode here. (Or read our post about it here.)(09:09) -

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