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Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast

Learn how credit card rewards, including miles and points, can help you save on travel, take more vacations, and experience luxury flights and hotels. Brought to you by Frugal Flyer (frugalflyer.ca).

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Ep 017 - Deep Dive: Refundable Hotel Trick

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2025/06/27

In this episode of Miles Ahead Deep Dives, Daniel, Reed, and Josh delve into the intricacies of the Refundable Hotel Trick, a strategy used by Canadian travel enthusiasts to convert reward points into cash or statement credits. They explore the nuanced process of booking and refunding travel arrangements to redeem points, the potential risks, and the specifics of using this trick with various Canadian bank reward programs. The episode also covers redeeming annual travel credits via this method, as

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00:00:00

Ep 016 - How Has Miles & Points Changed in Recent Years?

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2025/06/06

In Episode 16 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Daniel, Jeff, Josh, Quentin, Kirin, and Reed from FrugalFlyer.ca talk about how the world of miles and points has changed in recent years.The team delves into the history of the Canadian miles and points game, comparing pre-pandemic, pandemic, and post-pandemic changes in the market. There is an in-depth discussion about the shift to dynamic pricing, changes in welcome bonuses, the rise and fall of specific loyalty programs, and strategies

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00:15:55

Ep 015 - Deep Dive: Aeroplan Award Changes

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2025/05/16

In this episode of Miles Ahead: Deep Dives, Danny, Josh, and Jeff from FrugalFlyer.ca explore the intricacies of Aeroplan Flight Award changes. They discuss the various fees associated with changing or canceling award tickets, including specific charges for economy and premium fares. The team also outlines scenarios where travelers can change their itineraries for free, such as in cases of major schedule disruptions. They delve into strategies for maximizing flexibility, including how to

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00:43:06

Ep 014 - What’s in Our Wallets?

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2025/04/25

In Episode 14 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Daniel, Jeff, Josh, Quentin, Kirin, and Reed from FrugalFlyer.ca open their wallets (and sock drawers) to share the credit cards they use regularly and learn about the value they receive from these cards.The team shares details on what cards they carry in their wallets for daily use with a focus on maximizing rewards and benefits. They also provide insight into the cards they keep in their sock drawer purely for benefits like free hotel

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00:32:38

Ep 013 - Deep Dive: American Express Canada Transfer...

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2025/04/04

In this episode of Miles Ahead Deep Dives, Danny, Josh, and Jeff from FrugalFlyer.ca discuss everything there is to know about American Express Canada's Transfer Partners. They discuss what transfer partners are and highlight the most valuable frequent flyer and hotel loyalty program transfer partners for Canadians, such as Air Canada Aeroplan and British Airways Avios. The episode delves into American Express Membership Rewards transfer ratios and how to maximize value from transfer bonuses and

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00:56:23

Ep 012 - Shortcuts to Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status

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2025/03/14

In Episode 12 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Daniel, Josh, Jeff, and Andy from FrugalFlyer.ca cover all the details as to how to shortcut your way to Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status.The team reviews the various levels of Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status, focusing on the most valuable and meaningful levels of Platinum Elite status and Titanium Elite status. They share the benefits they receive from their status, how they earn it, and why it is worth the time for Marriott Bonvoy members to

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00:24:13

Ep 011 - Deep Dive: WestJet Companion Voucher

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2025/02/21

In the inaugural episode of Miles Ahead Deep Dives, Josh, Reed, and Daniel from FrugalFlyer.ca delve into the details of the WestJet Companion Voucher, a benefit for members of the WestJet Rewards Loyalty Program. They explain what WestJet Companion vouchers are, how to earn them primarily through WestJet co-branded credit cards and elite status milestones, and the cost and restrictions associated with them. The episode also covers tips on maximizing the value of these vouchers, their best use

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01:14:22

Ep 010 - From Zero to Points Hero

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2025/01/31

In Episode 10 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Josh, Danny, Kirin, and Jeff discuss the steps to go from a miles and points beginner to a points hero.Starting with the basics, the team covers how to determine what kind of points are best to earn, in addition to how you can leverage product switching to earn even more miles and points. How to evaluate welcome bonuses plays a key part in becoming a points hero, and the team also discusses how they work backward when making their

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01:16:36

Ep 009 - How to Lounge in Airport Luxury

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2025/01/03

In Episode 9 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Reed, Danny, Kirin, and Andy explore various strategies to access airport lounges, focusing on types like paid access, airline, bank, and first-class lounges. They discuss entry methods including credit cards, elite status, and pay-to-access options, including how Canadians can access airport lounges for free.The Frugal Flyer team reflects on their favorite redemptions, the best miles and points earning opportunities, and the biggest

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01:01:22

Ep 008 - Earning Points with Your Plus One

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2024/12/13

In Episode 8 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Josh, Danny, and Quentin discuss navigating the world of miles and points while focusing on strategies for earning and redeeming points with a partner or as a household.The Frugal Flyer team covers several key topics about earning points with a plus one, including the power of adding another person to this hobby, strategies for working with a player two who might not be as comfortable with miles and points, and collecting points through

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01:05:19

Ep 007 - US Credit Cards

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2024/11/15

In Episode 7 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Reed, Josh, Danny, and Jeff discuss the unique world of US credit cards and everything Canadians need to know about how they can access and benefit from these cards.The Frugal Flyer team guides listeners through the process of obtaining an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN), a US address, and a US bank account to get started with US credit cards. They also discuss the benefits of US credit cards and how they can often be

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01:05:23

Ep 006 - The Most Rewarding Hotel Loyalty Program + Q&A

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2024/10/18

In Episode 6 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Reed, Josh, Jeff, and Quentin dive deep into the world of hotel loyalty programs, featuring a detailed analysis of the big three programs including Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, and World of Hyatt. Throughout the episode, the team explores strategies for maximizing points earnings in hotel loyalty programs, redemption opportunities, and the value that hotel program elite statuses can offer to travelers. The episode wraps up with a

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00:55:44

Ep 005 - Air Canada Aeroplan

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2024/09/24

In Episode 5 of Miles Ahead: the Canadian Points Podcast, Reed, Josh, Danny, and Kirin dive deep into the Air Canada Aeroplan loyalty program and kick it off with a segment containing Aeroplan trivia. Throughout the episode, the discussion covers the basics of what Aeroplan is, how Canadians can earn Aeroplan points using various Canadian and U.S. credit cards, the best ways to redeem Aeroplan points, and the specifics of Aeroplan status tiers and associated benefits. The episode also features

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00:47:23

Ep 004 - All About Avios

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2024/08/23

In Episode 4 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Reed, Josh, Daniel, and Jeff explore the Avios program in depth. The episode begins with a new segment, 'What's That Credit Card?', where the group guesses a featured credit card with aspects of the credit card hinted at by Reed. The team discusses the basics of the Avios program and how Canadians can best earn Avios points, with a focus on RBC and American Express credit cards. From there, the team explores the various frequent flyer

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00:47:55

Ep 003 - The Art of Redeeming Points

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2024/07/26

In Episode 3 of the 'Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast,' hosts Reed, Josh, Jeff, and the new contributor Kirin Tsang discuss the intricacies of redeeming miles and points for travel. The focus is primarily on flights but also touches on hotel redemptions. The hosts share their standout points redemptions, emphasizing strategies for booking award flights, navigating dynamic pricing, and finding value in partner airline redemptions. They delve into the use of free night certificates and

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00:59:59

Ep 002 - The Science of Earning Points

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2024/07/05

In Episode 2 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Reed, Josh, Danny, and Quentin continue the conversation on the basics of earning miles and points. To kick it off, everyone shares their favorite credit card in their wallet and the reasons for their choice.The conversation covers earning strategies, including leveraging welcome bonuses, meeting minimum spend requirements, and maximizing category spending. The team also explores non-traditional methods of earning points, such as shopping

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00:59:53

Ep 001 - An Introduction to Miles and Points

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2024/06/07

Welcome to the first episode of 'Miles Ahead,' a podcast about maximizing travel rewards through miles and points, presented by Frugal Flyer. Hosts Reed, Josh, and contributors Danny and Jeff introduce themselves, sharing their journeys and experiences with collecting and redeeming points. The episode outlines the podcast's format and includes part one of a three-part series on miles and points basics. The team discusses the benefits of various loyalty programs like Air Canada Aeroplan, Marriott

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00:02:39

Ep 000 - Trailer: Get Miles Ahead with the Canadian...

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2024/06/07

Welcome to Miles Ahead, the Canadian Points Podcast brought to you by Frugal Flyer. Join host Reed Sutton and co-founder Josh, along with their team, as they explore the world of miles and points. Learn how to utilize loyalty and rewards programs to travel the world affordably. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a beginner, this podcast will offer tips, tricks, and insider hacks to help you make the most of your miles and points. Subscribe now and visit frugalflyer.ca/podcast/ for episodes and

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