Frequent Miler on the Air

1:00 Giant Mailbag: Loading....loading....

2:39 What crazy thing...did Cardless do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/manchester-united-card-500-after-3k-spend-currently-doesnt-add-to-5-24/

5:57 Mattress Running the Numbers: Should anyone mattress run the Choice Privileges stay twice, get 8K points promo?

https://frequentmiler.com/choice-hotels-promo-stay-twice-earn-minimum-8000-points-redeem-for-50-gift-card/

8:28 Main Event: What is the best 2-card combo?

https://frequentmiler.com/capital-one-keeps-crushing-it-now-3-grocery-and-more-on-both-savor-and-savorone/

https://frequentmiler.com/C1VR/ https://frequentmiler.com/C1SVO/ https://frequentmiler.com/typremier/ https://frequentmiler.com/dc/ https://frequentmiler.com/amxgoldcard/ https://frequentmiler.com/amxbbp/ https://frequentmiler.com/csr/ https://frequentmiler.com/cfu/

41:47 Post Roast https://frequentmiler.com/save-money-earn-elite-nights-10-off-marriott-homes-villas-with-anniversary-sale/

https://frequentmiler.com/forced-to-adventure-due-to-free-night-certs-on-my-mind/

https://frequentmiler.com/radisson-finally-extends-e-certificate-expiration-to-12-31-21/

47:24 Question of the Week: Are there new Amex application rules? Why am I getting the pop-up?

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00:43 Giant Mailbag: Wyndham is great! No, Wyndham stinks! Or maybe it's all the same feedback....

5:28 What crazy thing....did Days Inn do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/days-inn-offering-10k-to-atay-at-the-best-days-inn-properties-write-about-it/

10:22 What crazy thing did....Wyndham Rewards do this week?

14:57 Mattress Running the Numbers: Best Western offers 5K per night for 1-3 nights. Is it worth it?

https://frequentmiler.com/best-western-earn-5k-points-per-night-for-3-nights-or-20-gift-card-per-night-for-5-nights-then-5k-points-per-5-nights/

20:48 Main Event: Is Wyndham a legit first-tier program?

https://frequentmiler.com/which-hotel-loyalty-program-is-most-rewarding-on-paid-stays/

https://frequentmiler.com/what-are-wyndham-points-worth/

Credit cards: https://frequentmiler.com/WyndhamEarnerBiz/#Goto https://frequentmiler.com/WyndhamEarnerPlus/#Goto https://frequentmiler.com/WyndhamEarner/#Goto

42:30 Post Roast https://frequentmiler.com/gregs-wrong-the-choice-privileges-visa-is-totally-worth-a-look-right-now/

46:12 Question of the Week: Is the Hyatt or Hilton card better for hotel spend? https://frequentmiler.com/ask-us-anything/#comment-2318621

https://frequentmiler.com/the-under-valued-hilton-surpass-card-why-this-offer-is-better-than-it-looks/

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Giant Mailbag

3:02 What crazy thing....did Marriott do? They began taking bookings for a Category 5 resort in the Maldives!

https://frequentmiler.com/new-marriott-category-5-maldives-hotel-le-meridien-maldives-use-free-night-certs/

4:55 Mattress running the numbers: Stacking Hyatt promos and milestone benefits

https://frequentmiler.com/targeted-earn-1000-aadvantage-miles-per-night-on-hyatt-stays/

14:22 Main Event: So you want to stay in an overwater bungalow in the Maldives?

https://frequentmiler.com/overwater-villas-in-the-maldives-bookable-with-marriott-points/

https://frequentmiler.com/le-meridien-maldives-worth-buying-a-travel-package/

56:31 Question of the Week: Is a big credit line going to prevent me from getting other cards?

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0:56 Giant Mailbag: Are Capital One's partners the right fit for a beginner?

05:28 What crazy thing....did Greg and Nick do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/good-news-marriott-extending-certificates-and-points/

08:03 Mattress running the numbers: Is it worth buying Wyndham points, or should you wait?

https://frequentmiler.com/buy-wyndham-points-for-less-than-1c-each/

15:55 Main Event: Deals too good to be true. Should we shut up about them?

https://frequentmiler.com/vacasa-success-entire-cabin-booked-for-15k-wyndham-points-per-night-transferred-from-capital-one/

https://frequentmiler.com/7-5k-each-way-to-hawaii-with-turkish-miles-and-smiles/

42:35 Post Roast

https://frequentmiler.com/venture-ultimate-hypothetical/

https://frequentmiler.com/whats-the-best-card-combination-a-benjamin-can-buy/

54:49 Question of the Week: Should I use points to pay for my trip or save them for something more valuable?

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00:48 Giant Mailbag: The IHG Rewards cards are great in the right circumstances

https://frequentmiler.com/ihg-sweet-spot-dynamic-pricing-4th-night-free/

5:30 What crazy thing......did Southwest do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/southwest-rapid-rewards-subscription/

10:25 Mattress Running the Numbers: Radisson splits. Is it that bad and are we going to do?

https://frequentmiler.com/bad-news-radisson-devaluation-announced-and-it-stinks/

https://frequentmiler.com/a-second-look-at-radisson-did-it-actually-get-much-better/

20:22 Main Event: Capital One steps up to bat

https://frequentmiler.com/capital-one-ups-their-game-adds-turkish-and-some-11-partners-airport-lounges/

https://frequentmiler.com/capital-one-miles-no-longer-make-me-mad-on-my-mind/

https://frequentmiler.com/transferable-points-programs-compared/

https://frequentmiler.com/huge-if-true-convert-capital-one-cash-back-to-miles-by-moving-rewards/

https://frequentmiler.com/vacasa-success-entire-cabin-booked-for-15k-wyndham-points-per-night-transferred-from-capital-one/

52:02 Post Roast

1:00:25 Question of the Week: Why did my post get declined in Frequent Miler Insiders?

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00:52 Giant Mailbag: A reader tips us off to a great new Cat 4 Marriott in the US

3:31 What crazy thing....did Southwest do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/southwest-rapid-rewards-points-devalued-but-still-good-value-to-be-had/

8:31 Mattress Running the Numbers: Is the Intercontinental Ambassador offer worth it this time with additional stacking opportunities?

https://frequentmiler.com/ihg-buy-renew-ambassador-membership-then-stay-once-get-40k-free-night-certificate-cert-expires-4-30-21/

18:10 Main Event: Revised Platinum card coming soon (like it or not)

https://frequentmiler.com/the-revised-platinum-card-details-and-review/

52:00 Question of the Week: Is the United Quest card better than the Chase Sapphire Preferred?

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00:34 Giant Mailbag: Greg asks for advice

8:04 What crazy thing....double header! First: What crazy thing...did Greg do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/going-for-wyndhams-124x-offer/

Note that the increased payouts have ended: https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-rewards-shopping-portal-offering-up-to-quintuple-base-points-great-rates-on-offer/

14:04 What crazy thing....did Radisson do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/radisson-rewards-splitting-operations-between-the-americas-rest-of-the-world/

21:46 Mattress Running the Numbers: Should you transfer to Singapore for Star Alliance Gold status?

https://frequentmiler.com/earn-krisflyer-star-alliance-silver-or-gold-when-transferring-125k-or-250k-points-to-singapore-airlines/

35:57 Main Event: 100K Offers here, there, and everywhere

https://frequentmiler.com/wow-get-100000-bonus-united-miles-with-new-offer/

https://frequentmiler.com/big-130k-business-platinum-85k-business-gold-targeted-offers/

https://frequentmiler.com/100k-capital-one-venture-rewards-credit-card-bonus-after-20k-in-purchases/

1:07:33 Post Roast

1:09:03 Question of the Week: Is the Lowes Preload card worth a look?

00:34 Giant Mailbag: Hacking rental cars

https://frequentmiler.com/are-car-rentals-set-to-be-the-most-expensive-part-of-your-trip/

05:35 What crazy thing....did Air France do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/air-frances-flying-blue-miles-are-easier-to-extend-than-i-thought/

12:51 Mattress Running the Numbers: 41K Choice Privileges points for just...8 stays?

19:03 Main Event: Delta Mileage Running

https://frequentmiler.com/delta-elite-status-from-award-tickets-plus-50-to-75-bonus-on-all-tickets/

https://frequentmiler.com/delta-skymiles-complete-guide/

49:14 Post Roast

https://frequentmiler.com/6-points-miles-things-im-excited-about-or-at-least-hopeful/

56:18 Question of the Week: How do you change your frequent flyer number on a partner reservation to get elite benefits?

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00:57 Giant Mailbag

4:10 What crazy thing...did Marriott do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-on-twitter-worth-a-try/

https://frequentmiler.com/reverse-bonvoyed-doubled-elite-nights-awarded-when-they-shouldnt-have-been/

19:42 Mattress Running the Numbers: Is Wyndham Rewards the ticket to Disney+?

https://frequentmiler.com/disney-plus-subscription-deal-stack-it-while-you-still-can/

https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-make-that-disney-deal-work-for-5k-wyndham-points/

29:39 Main Event: Hyatt Thumps Marriott

https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-get-top-tier-hyatt-elite-benefits-without-status/

https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-use-hyatts-guest-of-honor-globalist-benefit/

https://frequentmiler.com/gift-hotel-points-free-night-certificates-and-award-nights-booked-with-points-rules-by-program/

50:45 Post Roast

https://frequentmiler.com/best-options-for-domestic-first-class-awards/

54:18 Question of the Week: How do you prioritize increase Sapphire bonuses versus great Amex card offers?

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00:47 Giant Mailbag

3:17 What crazy thing.....did Choice Privileges do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/wacky-choice-promo-8k-points-if-you-stay-this-weekend-or-next-weekend/

9:18 Mattress running the numbers: 3 Wyndham nights gets 7500 bonus points. Is that worth enough?

https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-rewards-q2-2021-promo-earn-1000-7500-bonus-points-per-stay-ends-5-31-21/

11:55 Main Event: Delta miles are worth more than AA miles. Whaaat?

https://frequentmiler.com/what-are-delta-miles-worth/

https://frequentmiler.com/what-are-united-miles-worth/

https://frequentmiler.com/what-are-american-airlines-miles-worth/

45:38 Post Roast: Reverse roast of Amex post

https://frequentmiler.com/reader-question-reveals-9-things-you-ought-to-know-about-amex-cards/

47:53 Post Roast: IHG Rewards complete guide

https://frequentmiler.com/ihg-rewards-complete-guide/

54:48 Question of the Week: Are you on T-mobile yet? If not, why not?

https://frequentmiler.com/t-mobile-is-doing-it-again-another-free-line-promo-starts-tomorrow-3-17/

00:27 Giant Mailbag: Choice Privileges promotion fail

https://frequentmiler.com/70k-points-with-500-all-inclusive-booking-via-choice-privileges/

07:58 What crazy thing...did American Express do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/huge-new-referral-offers-for-both-sides-on-amex-cards-200-4x-home-furnishings/

18:36 Mattress Running the Numbers: Is the 80K Best Western offer worth more attention?

https://frequentmiler.com/80k-points-with-best-western-rewards-mastercard/

29:04 Main Event: Greg's 'round the world business class adventure

https://frequentmiler.com/ana-around-the-world-ticket-sweet-spot-spotlight/

https://frequentmiler.com/my-round-the-world-business-class-adventure-planning-phase/

https://frequentmiler.com/tips-for-booking-anas-round-the-world-award/

1:07:33 Post Roast

1:16:04 Question of the Week: Can you have more than one Bank of America Cash Rewards card?

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00:15 Giant Mailbag: Misdirected mail

2:44 What crazy thing...did Staples do this week?

6:02 Main Event: Delta Roars Back

https://frequentmiler.com/exciting-enhancements-for-deltas-top-tier-elites-on-my-mind/

https://frequentmiler.com/delta-now-shows-upgrade-certificate-availability-in-search-results/

https://frequentmiler.com/delta-upgrade-availability-showing-for-award-miles-cash-flights-too/

https://frequentmiler.com/awesome-new-delta-card-offers/

29:09 Mattress running the numbers: Is it worth spending $90K on a credit card for Delta Platinum status this year?

https://frequentmiler.com/passing-the-guc-greg-gives-global-upgrades-to-nick-with-a-catch/

50:21 Post Roast: Is it really worth spending on Delta cards? Why can't you gift a Marriott certificate?

1:00:42 Question of the Week: Can you name 5 airlines that allow you to share miles?

00:37 Giant Mailbag: Google Fi limited to 30 days abroad

4:01 What crazy thing....did the IRS do? https://frequentmiler.com/judge-rules-some-credit-card-rewards-earning-activity-is-taxable/

18:21 Mattress running the numbers: Hyatt Bonus Journeys Q2

https://frequentmiler.com/new-world-of-hyatt-promo-2k-points-every-2-nights-2-5k-for-cardholders-with-q2-bonus-journeys/

32:00 Main Event: Sweet-spot awards come home

https://frequentmiler.com/my-top-dream-uses-for-110k-brex-points/

https://frequentmiler.com/emirates-sweet-spot-awards-first-class-from-30k-round-trip/

55:28 Post Roast (Nick Roasts Greg about Brex)

https://frequentmiler.com/brex-bonus-110k-transferable-points-without-a-credit-inquiry/

1:01:48 Post Roast (Greg roasts Nick about Marriott and Hyatt posts with duplicated content)

https://frequentmiler.com/combining-marriott-awards-certificates-and-paid-nights-for-a-single-booking/

https://frequentmiler.com/mix-free-night-certs-points-paid-nights-with-hyatt-pay-my-way/

1:07:23 Question of the Week: Will getting a Chase card I had before cause the bank to cancel all my credit cards?

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00:40 Giant Mailbag: "It's like a 21c hotel on steroids"

3:52 What crazy thing...did Nick's wife do this week?

10:07 Mattress running the numbers: Last call for a Hyatt mattress run

https://frequentmiler.com/ludicrously-easy-path-to-hyatt-globalist-status-top-tier-status-for-2-years/

https://frequentmiler.com/hyatt-cash-or-points-worksheet/

16:50 Mattress running the numbers: Planning your Marriott mattress run

https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-launches-easy-elite-status-for-2021-and-cheaper-saver-awards/

https://frequentmiler.com/official-word-marriott-mixed-paid-award-stays-will-earn-double-credit/

22:20 Main Event: Delta devaluations and sweet spots

https://frequentmiler.com/delta-miles-are-worth-less-on-my-mind/

Delta devaluation for partners to Europe: https://frequentmiler.com/ouch-big-delta-devaluation-on-partner-awards/

40:12 Good uses of Delta miles: https://frequentmiler.com/best-uses-for-delta-miles/

50:45 Post Roast: I spy with my little eye...missing updates from the SeatSpy post!

https://frequentmiler.com/seatspy-an-awesome-tool-for-finding-ba-and-virgin-award-flights/

https://frequentmiler.com/lie-flat-to-hawaii-how-to-use-seatspy-to-find-saver-awards/

55:58 Question of the Week: Does it make sense to get a VPN or Google Fi for a 4-month trip abroad?

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3:08 Audience Feedback

4:33 Mattress Running the Numbers: Best Western elite status with just 3 stays

https://frequentmiler.com/best-western-slashes-elite-requirements-for-2021/

9:06 Main Event: Extreme stacking gone wrong

https://frequentmiler.com/hugely-profitable-rewarding-the-motley-fool-subscription-with-amex-offer/

https://frequentmiler.com/amazing-looking-motley-fool-offers-that-arent/

https://frequentmiler.com/stack-drop-chase-boa-offer-for-56-or-more-in-profit/

https://frequentmiler.com/1800flowers-extreme-stacking/

https://frequentmiler.com/walmart-plus-savings/

https://frequentmiler.com/shopathome-honoring-walmart-deal-if-youre-persistent/

For more on the good old says (this no longer works), see: https://frequentmiler.com/sears-and-kmart-extreme-stacking/

37:05 Post Roast: Is Nick wrong about the Companion Pass?

https://frequentmiler.com/companion-pass-with-a-single-southwest-credit-card/

42:10: Post Roast: Why did Greg publish a Schwab Platinum cash out guide?

https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-convert-amex-membership-rewards-to-cash-with-the-schwab-platinum-card/

46:35 Question of the Week: If it sounds too good to be true, how do we know it isn't?

https://frequentmiler.com/7500-points-or-75-cash-new-new-checking-account-with-1-deposit-at-betterment-via-rakuten/

https://frequentmiler.com/my-experience-setting-up-a-new-llc/

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00:22 Giant Mailbag

https://frequentmiler.com/a-trip-down-the-turkish-miles-smiles-rabbit-hole/

4:52 What crazy thing....double header!

5:29 What crazy thing did Marriott do this week?

Marriott launched a new promo, but many members have been unable to register.

https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-launches-easy-elite-status-for-2021-and-cheaper-saver-awards/

For the tip about customizing payments to mix some paid and some award nights:

https://frequentmiler.com/bet-didnt-know-maximizing-marriotts-5th-night-free-longer-stays/

10:46 What crazy thing....did Delta do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/delta-one-way-flights-from-only-2000-skymiles-from-4500-for-transcontinental/

14:19 Main Event: Amex changes the game

https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-amex-cards-enhancements-for-2021-dining-wireless-and-spend-bonuses/

https://frequentmiler.com/hilton-cards-enhancements-for-2021-dining-wireless-and-spend-bonuses/

https://frequentmiler.com/delta-cards-enhancements-for-2021-dining-wireless-status-boost-and-delta-spend-bonuses/

https://frequentmiler.com/amex-gold-10-uber-benefit-now-live/

https://frequentmiler.com/amexs-preemptive-retention-credits-mark-a-strategy-shift/

37:36 Post Roast: Greg's turn

https://frequentmiler.com/the-perfect-hyatt-mattress-run/

41:14 Post Roast: Nick's turn

https://frequentmiler.com/big-new-75k-offers-pick-5x-office-supply-or-1-5x-everywhere/

48:47 Question of the Week: Can you double up on Hyatt elite night credits by cancelling the credit card and re-applying?

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00:24 Giant Mailbag

2:03 What crazy thing did....Spirit Airlines do?

https://youtu.be/U8CRj6t3KuU

9:17 Mattress running the numbers: The Motley Fool

https://frequentmiler.com/hugely-profitable-rewarding-the-motley-fool-subscription-with-amex-offer/

21:22 Main Event: Is Chase dropping the hammer on manufactured spending?

https://frequentmiler.com/updated-chase-business-card-cash-like-transaction-terms-what-it-might-might-not-mean/

38:10 Post Roast (Greg roasts Nick)

https://frequentmiler.com/united-flights-now-from-3k-miles-each-way-making-for-cheaper-excursionist-perks/

https://frequentmiler.com/saving-thousands-of-miles-with-united-excursionist-perk/

44:11 Post Roast (Nick roasts Greg)

https://frequentmiler.com/brex-bonus-110k-transferable-points-without-a-credit-inquiry/

48:29 Question of the Week: Is the Turkish sweet spot for United domestic flights gone?

https://frequentmiler.com/turkish-miles-smiles-complete-guide/

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00:36 Giant Mailbag / What crazy thing did Chase do this week?

8:49 Mattress running the numbers: Is the Wyndham nights + points + coupon deal worth mattress running?

https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-timeshare-offer-199-for-3-night-stay-15000-points-100-coupon/

https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-timeshare-presentation-survival-guide-get-your-no-face-on/

14:51 Main Event: No such thing as a free upgrade: Passing the GUC

https://frequentmiler.com/passing-the-guc-greg-gives-global-upgrades-to-nick-with-a-catch/

Resource mentioned: https://frequentmiler.com/delta-global-upgrade-certificates-partner-airlines/

40:00 Post Roast: Greg wrote abut a "perfect" non-mattress run, but was it even a mattress run?

https://frequentmiler.com/the-perfect-hyatt-mattress-run/

43:41 Post Roast: Greg roasts other bloggers for being excited about the new Free Spirit. Nick defends Spirit.

https://frequentmiler.com/spirit-goes-revenue-based-makes-elite-status-easier-with-new-free-spirit-program/

54:25 Question of the Week (#1): Will mobile check-in work for a no-contact Hyatt mattress run?

56:03 Question of the Week (#2):Is an Amex referral shutdown forever?

1:01:49 Question of the Week (#3): How do I keep my Membership Rewards points alive?

https://frequentmiler.com/keep-points-alive/

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00:47 Giant Mailbag: Marriott's elite benefits guarantee is back

https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-spg-elite-benefits-guarantee/

9:59 What crazy thing.....did First Tech do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/first-tech-federal-credit-union-referral-offer-get-100-for-both-parties/

13:46 Mattress Running the Numbers: Double points with Choice Privileges

https://frequentmiler.com/choice-privileges-promo-earn-2x-bonus-points-on-stays-through-2-28-21/

18:13 Main Event: The year of the mattress run

https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-launches-easy-elite-status-for-2021-and-cheaper-saver-awards/

https://frequentmiler.com/shortcuts-to-marriott-platinum-elite-status/

47:00 How does Marriott's promo compare to Hyatt's?

50:00 If you were to mattress run either Marriott or Hyatt for elite status, which would it be?

https://frequentmiler.com/which-marriott-elite-benefits-apply/

https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-bonvoy-complete-guide/

https://frequentmiler.com/hyatt-launching-excellent-new-promo-3x-4x-points-plus-double-elite-nights-but-in-an-unexpected-way/

1:13:49 Why aren't we talking about Hilton or IHG?

1:16:20 Post Roast

https://frequentmiler.com/the-year-of-the-mattress-run-top-tier-status-in-6-programs-in-48-nights/

1:19:36 Question of the Week: Does it make sense for a big spender to keep the old Marriott card or should they upgrade to the Ritz?

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00:23 Giant Mailbag: Choosing Marriott elite nights over suite nights.

https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-choice-benefit-valuations-which-to-pick/

8:15 What crazy thing did Amex do this week?

-Random Hilton free nights

-Extra Dell credits that aren't correct

14:37 Mattress running the numbers: Should Greg really transfer Membership Rewards points to Hilton?

24:14 Main Event: Amex races out of the gate. What's next?

https://frequentmiler.com/amex-adds-30-monthly-paypal-credit-to-platinum-card-for-6-months/

https://frequentmiler.com/great-amex-offers-for-personal-platinum-cardholders/

https://frequentmiler.com/amex-biz-plat-cardholders-5x-gas-station-wireless-office-supply-shipping-and-advertising/

https://frequentmiler.com/amex-offer-spend-500-get-25-10-times/

1:04:51 Post Roast

Nick roasts Greg over Delta elite status

https://frequentmiler.com/gregs-delta-elite-plans-for-2021/

1:12:01 Greg roasts Nick over the Southwest Companion Pass

https://frequentmiler.com/is-the-southwest-companion-pass-still-worth-it-in-2021/

1:17:55 Question of the Week: Do you earn elite nights when booking through The Hotel Collection from Amex?

https://frequentmiler.com/hacking-hyatt-prive-for-the-win-in-new-york-city/

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1:03 Pop quiz

3:17 Giant Mailbag: Letter from LarryinNYC

5:48 What crazy thing did Marriott do this week? The round-around we got over a member-to-member transfer.

11:50 Mattress Running the Numbers: Is it worth subscribing to the Motley Fool just to earn the 7500 Ultimate Rewards points?

https://frequentmiler.com/7500-ultimate-rewards-points-with-99-motley-fool-subscription/

17:18 Main Event: 2020's Deal of the Year

https://frequentmiler.com/maximizing-chase-pay-yourself-back/

https://frequentmiler.com/wow-amazing-barclays-spending-offers-via-email/

https://frequentmiler.com/ludicrously-easy-path-to-hyatt-globalist-status-top-tier-status-for-2-years/

https://frequentmiler.com/wow-17k-business-class-to-from-europe-on-iberia-through-march-2021/

https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-bonvoy-boundless-5-free-nights-should-you-go-for-it/

https://frequentmiler.com/incredible-125k-10x-platinum-offer-for-some-targeted/

https://frequentmiler.com/big-new-75k-offers-pick-5x-office-supply-or-1-5x-everywhere/

https://frequentmiler.com/hsbc-600-bank-account-bonus-available-with-easier-requirements/

https://frequentmiler.com/airlines-eliminate-change-fees-aa-alaska-delta-united/

https://frequentmiler.com/amex-refer-a-friend-three-for-all/

1:02:01 Post Roast

https://frequentmiler.com/loyalty-alchemy-convert-citi-to-choice-9k-to-15k/

https://frequentmiler.com/use-your-expiring-ihg-free-night-for-status-match-opportunities/

1:08:13 Question of the Week: Isn't 5x Ultimate Rewards better than 5x Marriott, Southwest, or United?

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1:00 Giant Mailbag

5:32 What crazy thing . . .

8:25 Mattress running the numbers: Is Marriott's targeted 22.5K offer worth chasing?

https://frequentmiler.com/targeted-marriott-bonvoy-promotions/

16:41 Main Event: Rewards that can't wait

https://frequentmiler.com/end-of-year-checklist/

https://frequentmiler.com/amex-airline-fee-reimbursements-still-works/

https://frequentmiler.com/rumor-ihg-to-extend-free-night-certs-but-too-late-for-most/

https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-instant-status-match-challenge-from-ihg-hilton-hyatt-and-accor/

38:06 Post roast: Isn't the Verizon credit card a total snoozer? Did Nick miss his chance to roast a prime cut?

49:06 Question of the week: How can I get just a few Membership Rewards points ASAP?

https://frequentmiler.com/verizon-visa-mini-review-good-choice-for-verizon-wireless-customers/

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00:27 Giant Mailbag gets lost in the mail

1:01 What crazy thing did IHG do this week? Extending free night certificates in the most confusing way possible.

https://frequentmiler.com/rumor-ihg-to-extend-free-night-certs-but-too-late-for-most/

8:24 Mattress Running the Numbers: Is it worth the time to do a survey to get 10K Hilton points?

13:13 Main Event: Chase Ultimate Rewards: More ultimate than before

https://frequentmiler.com/chase-to-add-air-canada-aeroplan-as-transfer-partner/

https://frequentmiler.com/chases-secret-transfer-partners/

https://frequentmiler.com/resources/

https://frequentmiler.com/air-canada-aeroplan-guide/

https://frequentmiler.com/latam-pass-a-sweet-spot-to-south-america-hiding-in-chases-secret-transfer-partners/

50:36 Post Roast: Nick roasts Greg for Marriott post

https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-devalues-homes-villas-point-redemptions-bonvoyed/

54:33 Greg roasts Nick on purchase protection

https://frequentmiler.com/amex-purchase-protection-to-the-rescue/

1:03:05 Question of the Week: How do I use the rest of my Amex airline fee credits?

https://frequentmiler.com/amex-airline-fee-reimbursements-still-works/

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00:31 Giant Mailbag: A blast from the past about Delta systemwide upgrades

2:39 What crazy thing did Delta do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/delta-boosts-elite-status-boosts-for-2021/

6:38 Mattress running he numbers: Choice 50K promo update

https://frequentmiler.com/get-50k-choice-points-free-night-with-500-all-inclusive-booking/

10:50 Main Event: American Airlines miles now worth more. So how can you get a bunch of miles?

https://frequentmiler.com/american-airlines-ends-international-change-fees-united-plans-to-match/

https://frequentmiler.com/aa-introduces-elite-choice-rewards/

47:03 Post Roast

https://frequentmiler.com/perry-lane-hotel-savannah-luxury-collection-marriott-bottom-line-review/

54:44 Question of the Week: How do you get a single room for four people in London?

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00:20 Giant Mailbag

3:28 Bonus segment: Free gift for readers/listeners

6:14 What crazy thing did American Airlines do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/american-ai...

12:07 Mattress Running the Numbers: Are the Marriott / Hilton transfer bonuses worth it?

https://frequentmiler.com/american-ai... https://frequentmiler.com/40-transfer...

14:58 Main Event: Hyatt top tier status is easier than ever

https://frequentmiler.com/wow-hyatt-s... https://frequentmiler.com/ludicrously...

56:20 Greg's top picks: How high should the World of Hyatt credit card be? Should existing cardholders cancel and re-apply?

https://frequentmiler.com/top-current...

1:01:56 Post Roast: No tips on how to get the Sears ThankYou Mastercard?

https://frequentmiler.com/store-credi...

1:07:36 Question of the Week: What might be asked on an Amex Financial Review and how should I answer?

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0:27 Reader feedback: The opposite of the "joy of free" is "the pain of fees".

6:11 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? First up: ThankYou points devaluation

https://frequentmiler.com/citi-devalues-thankyou-points-transfers-to-shop-your-way-lose-20-bonus/

12:04 Next crazy thing: Amex hides away 10x earnings on Platinum card. 14:17 link: https://frequentmiler.com/yes-your-new-platinum-card-is-earning-10x-where-appropriate/

16:59 What crazy thing triple header! What happened to Delta this week?

21:10 Mattress running the numbers: Choice promo for 2K / 5K points for 2 or 3 night stays

https://frequentmiler.com/choice-hotels-promo-stay-2-nights-earn-2000-points-stay-3-nights-earn-5000-points/

23:32 Rocking Cyber Monday: Avoid the stress, beware the hype

https://frequentmiler.com/amazon-discount-with-membership-rewards-points/

https://frequentmiler.com/awesome-amex-offer-get-8-points-per-dollar-at-amazon/

https://frequentmiler.com/awesome-amex-offer-get-8-points-per-dollar-at-amazon/

https://frequentmiler.com/targeted-3x-10x-chase-spending-offers-on-a-plethora-of-cards/

https://frequentmiler.com/citi-cards-5-back-for-online-shopping-november-24-30/

51:41 Post Roast

Feeling thankful: https://frequentmiler.com/feeling-thankful-in-2020/

57:00 Question of the Week: Can you take back a suite night award and then get a do-over on the upgrade request? Should you?

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00:17 Reader feedback: Can't leave a Stitcher podcast review?

2:21 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? A triple header! 1) Citi (3:26) 5% cash back for online purchase with a (semi) working registration website - stack with other deals https://frequentmiler.com/citi-cards-5-back-for-online-shopping-november-24-30/

2) Barclays (8:35) Crazy spending offers for existing cardholders! 60K points/miles with $3K spend - without a new credit card! https://frequentmiler.com/wow-amazing-barclays-spending-offers-via-email/

3) Choice privileges (14:23 Redeem fewer points for gift cards....except it doesn't work (and it's a bad deal anyway)

16:09 Mattress running the numbers: Is the Choice 70K points promo at all-inclusive resorts worth a mattress run to Mexico (or somewhere else?)

https://frequentmiler.com/70k-points-with-500-all-inclusive-booking-via-choice-privileges/

27:01 Main Event: Free points. Free money. Just ask.

https://frequentmiler.com/chase-sapphire-reserve-retention-offer/

https://frequentmiler.com/my-575-phone-call-complete-in-20-minutes/

52:44 Post Roast: Cash app. Are the wins way too small to care?

https://frequentmiler.com/stop-sleeping-on-the-cash-app/

58:28 Question of the Week: Which card(s) should Kathy use to pay a $10K tuition bill right now?

https://frequentmiler.com/best-credit-card-sign-up-offers/

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00:26 Giant Mailbag: Don't fly over the head of the beginners

6:16 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? Amex is wasting money marketing Canadian cards to us.

9:44 Mattress running the numbers: Are the Marriott spending offers actually a good deal?

https://frequentmiler.com/bonvoy-business-amex-offer-spend-20k-get-25k-bonus/

22:01 Main Event: The amazing 250,000-point offer

https://frequentmiler.com/incredible-125k-10x-platinum-offer-for-some-targeted/

https://frequentmiler.com/my-plan-for-maximizing-the-incredible-amex-platinum-offer/

https://frequentmiler.com/big-new-75k-offers-pick-5x-office-supply-or-1-5x-everywhere/

https://frequentmiler.com/huge-new-100k-offers-on-jetblue-plus-business-cards/

1:10:50 Post Roast: Did Greg get the top 8 hotel credit cards wrong?

https://frequentmiler.com/best-hotel-credit-cards/

1:17:32 Question of the Week: Could opening a "lesser" Amex card help you get rid of the no-bonus-for-you pop-up?

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Topics & timestamps:

00:08 Giant Mailbag: Were we wrong about the Hyatt credit card spend promo?

3:28 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? Now redeem Shop Your Way points for gift cards in useful denominations!

https://frequentmiler.com/shop-your-way-gift-cards/

8:53 Mattress Running the Numbers: Which card should you be using for grocery right now?

https://frequentmiler.com/targeted-3x-10x-chase-spending-offers-on-a-plethora-of-cards/

18:48 Main Event: Manufacturing spend and cash with buyers clubs

https://frequentmiler.com/is-a-buyers-club-a-good-idea-for-you/

47:41 Post roast

Greg roasts Nick: Credit card cewll phone insurance

https://frequentmiler.com/cell-phone-insurance-success-lessons-learned/

Nick roasts Greg: Pandemic battle: Chase Sapphire Reserve vs Amex Gold

https://frequentmiler.com/pandemic-battle-sapphire-reserve-vs-amex-gold/

1:00:04 Question of the Week: Are Simon Mastercards any good?

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00:23 Mammoth Mailbag: FrequentMiler.com is ours! Some great swag can be yours.

https://frequentmiler.com/frequentmiler-com-is-ours-celebrate-w-huge-swag-giveaway/

8:23 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? Chase targets the old Hyatt credit card with a spending offer not available on the new cards. Why??

https://frequentmiler.com/legacy-hyatt-card-offer-spend-4000-get-category-1-4-free-night-cert-spend-by-12-31-20/

11:47 Mattress Running the Numbers: Is the offer for a Hyatt Cat 1-4 free night certificate for $4K spend a no-brainer?

20:22 Main Event: Delta Diamond Devalued, but not destroyed

https://frequentmiler.com/is-delta-loyalty-still-worth-pursuing-on-my-mind/

https://frequentmiler.com/delta-torpedos-skymiles-value-for-partner-awards/

https://frequentmiler.com/delta-eliminates-domestic-change-fees-on-all-but-basic-economy-tickets

https://frequentmiler.com/delta-status-match-challenge/

43:42 Post Roast

https://frequentmiler.com/planning-for-a-miles-points-afterlife/

51:00 Question of the Week

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00:54 Giant mailbag

3:01 What crazy thing did Citi do this week?

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/citi-prestige-gets-5x-bonus-for-online-cable-streaming-up-to-7500-points/

7:21 Mattress running the numbers: IHG's targeted free night offer

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/targeted-ihg-offers-earn-free-night-certificate-or-bonus-points/

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/ihg-buy-renew-ambassador-membership-then-stay-once-get-40k-free-night-certificate-cert-expires-4-30-21/

16:46 Best rewards for stuff-seekers

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/great-value-for-non-travel-rewards/

Additionally, for those interested in reading more about the Bank of America options:

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/bank-of-america-rewards/

55:06 Post Roast

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/top-current-credit-card-offers/

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/virgin-atlantic-mastercard-65k-offer/

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/now-2x-3x-on-groceries-stack-with-travel-credit-and-pay-yourself-back/

1:02:53 Question of the Week: Can you refer your spouse to two Amex cards and get two bonuses?

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00:10 Giant mailbag

1:33 What crazy thing did Marriott do this week?

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/free-marriott-platinum-100k-or-more-points-w-new-amex-marriott-offers/

4:56 Mattress running the numbers: Did we lead readers astray with our mattress running advice given the new Amex credit card offers?

15:50 Main Event: Defending yourself against Amex's war on gaming. What's safe for ramping up spend?

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/amex-refer-a-friend-three-for-all/'

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/pay-taxes-via-credit-card/

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/miles-for-college/

39:15 Post Roast: Is it really worth the cash to mattress run Globalist?

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/justifying-the-big-hyatt-mattress-run-is-it-worth-using-points-for-a-cash-stay/

49:51 Question of the Week: Should Nick get the Hyatt credit card?

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/new-world-of-hyatt-bonus-choice-10-elite-night-credits-in-2020-and-2021/

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Greg and Nick discuss:

00:29 Mailbag: A special congratulations

3:35 What crazy thing did Citi do this week?

5:55 Mattress running the numbers: Is it worth mattress running for Marriott status with the current off-peak promo?

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/marriott-promos-free-night-with-homes-villas-stay-and-more-with-week-of-wonders/

13:33 Main Event: Raising points while raising children

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/a-bundle-of-points-with-our-bundle-of-joy-nearly-200k-points-earned-in-the-first-month-of-life/

40:13 Post roast

55:12 Question of the Week: Orphaned Turkish miles will expire soon. Pay to extend, transfer more to book a speculative trip, or let them expire?

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Hotel Loyalty Wars

Hyatt and Marriott battle while Hilton and IHG stand back. Will Marriott follow-up with a huge Bonvoy Brilliant offer?  Will Hyatt improve their credit card offer?  How will Hilton and IHG respond?

00:21 Giant mailbag

02:02 What Crazy Thing Did Citi Do This Week?

05:52 Mattress Running the Numbers Wyndham is out with 3 new credit cards. And, guess what? The business card is surprisingly strong!

Wyndham card review:

• https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/new-wyndham-earner-credit-cards-review-surprisingly-strong/

14:26 Main Event Hotel Loyalty Wars: Hyatt and Marriott battle while Hilton and IHG stand back

Analysis of the 5 night Marriott offer:

• https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/marriott-bonvoy-boundless-5-free-nights-should-you-go-for-it/

Register now for Hyatt's Bonus Journeys promo:

• https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/hyatt-launching-excellent-new-promo-3x-4x-points-plus-double-elite-nights-but-in-an-unexpected-way/

40:35 Question of the Week

No Post Roast this week, but please read about last week's post roast here:

• https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/the-great-debate-hyatt-vs-marriott/

This week's main event: HUGE credit Card offers are back and bigger than ever. Which is best? What's coming next? We also cover the latest Marriott deals. Is it time to mattress run Marriott?

00:57 Giant mailbag

02:30 Crazy Citi thing...

04:29 Mattress Running the Numbers: Take advantage of Marriott's overlapping offers to get Platinum status

• Marriott Amex Offer: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/marriott-amex-offer/
• Marriott 10X Offer: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/10x-marriott-points-on-us-gas-stations-us-restaurants-and-marriott-hotels-with-new-amex-offers/
• Marriott gifting elite night credits: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/marriott-gifting-elite-night-credit-dropping-many-redemption-rates/

14:40 Main Event: Huge credit Card offers are back and bigger than ever. Chase business cards are fair game again. Sapphire Preferred 80K. Capital One 100K. Freedom 80K-ish. Which is best? What's next?

• Chase Biz Cards are Back: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/chase-resumes-approving-business-card-applications/
• Cap One 100K vs Chase 80K: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/venture-100k-vs-sapphire-80k-which-is-better/
• Will the Sapphire Reserve 100K offer return? https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/chase-sapphire-reserve-100k-offer-will-it-return/

37:15 Post Roast Nick takes issue with Greg picking the World of Hyatt card as a must-have beginner card. Greg fights back...

• Beginner credit card plan: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/beginner-plan-solo-no-business/

• 00:23 Giant Mailbag: An earnest defense of Best Western
• 04:20 What Crazy Thing Did Citi Do This Week?
• 07:02 Mattress running the numbers: Should Nick book a 30 night stay? Analysis of Hyatt's promos:
  • https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/hyatt-bonus-journeys-q4-2020-promo/
  
  
• 22:20 Should Nick book with Points or Cash?
  • Testing the spreadsheet Worksheet: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/hyatt-cash-or-points-worksheet/
  • Avoid taxes on long stays: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/staying-30-nights-in-a-hotel-you-might-not-have-to-pay-the-taxes/
  
  
• 42:05 Main Event: 80K in the hand or 100K in the bush? Should you go for those 80K offers now or wait for a potential 100K offer?
  • Details about 80K offer: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/chase-sapphire-preferred-80k-offer-should-you-go-for-it/
  • Will Chase match 60K to 80K? https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/will-chase-match-the-sapphire-preferred-60k-offer-to-80k/
  
  
• 56:40 Question of the week: How to spend $20K?
  • Best Big Spend Bonuses: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/best-big-spend-bonuses/
  
  

Greg and Nick analyze Hyatt's latest COVID inspired promotions. They're sweet! How will the others respond? We put down our bets.

• 00:37 Mailbag (HSBC $600 deal)
• 3:56 Crazy Citi thing: (not crazy but noteworthy)
• 5:23 Mattress Running the Numbers (Wyndham)
  • https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/book-2-night-stay-at-wyndham-vacation-clubs-resort-for-7500-points-total-timeshare-presentation-required/
  • https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/wyndham-timeshare-presentation-survival-guide-get-your-no-face-on/
  
  
• 10:49 Nick's Labor Day Weekend Surprise
• 14:20 Main Event - Hyatt comes out swinging
  • https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/hyatt-launching-excellent-new-promo-3x-4x-points-plus-double-elite-nights-but-in-an-unexpected-way/
  • https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/hyatt-offering-up-to-25-points-rebate-on-award-nights-free-parking-dining-bonus-points/
  • https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/hacking-hyatt-prive-for-the-win-in-new-york-city/
  
  
• 32:22 What will the others do? Marriott? Hilton? IHG?
• 34:25 Post Roast - "Chase Sapphire: What's Next?"
• 40:17 Question of the Week (or not)

In light of the coming Chase Freedom Flex and enhancements to the Chase Freedom Unlimited, is the Sapphire Reserve the king of the Ultimate Rewards wallet, or should you save money with the lower fee of the Sapphire Preferred or Ink Business Preferred? Greg and Nick discuss that, airline change fee changes, and more.

This week's timestamps may be added after publication.

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1:02 Mailbag: Nick closes the loop on Capital One and offers Confession Time

7:13 What crazy thing did Citi do this week?

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-21/bofa-customer-opens-mobile-app-and-finds-an-extra-2-45-billion

9:50 Mattress Running the Numbers: Is the Marriott status challenge worth mattress running?

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/marriott-instant-status-match-challenge-from-ihg-hilton-hyatt-and-accor/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVurTjC6afE&t=1933s

19:28 Main Event: Pandemic Vacation Take 3

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/miraval-berkshires-resort-my-failed-attempt-to-double-dip-deals/

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/madison-beach-hotel-curio-collection-by-hilton-bottom-line-review/

51:40 Question of the Week: Does opening credit cards affect your insurance rates?

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00:45 Reader Feedback: Greg's trip to Ventana Big Sur

4:26 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? A $900 million mistake

8:46 Mattress Running the Numbers: Targeted Marriott promotion for a free night cert after one paid night

16:24 Main Event: Searsiously? Did Sears make Citi more valuable?

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/on-my-mind-shop-your-way-gift-cards-are-a-big-deal/

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/shop-your-way-gift-cards/

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/citi-double-cash-complete-guide/

43:24 Post Roast: Greg roasts Nick's ommissions. (Nick roasted Greg during the Main Event)

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/the-case-against-citi-thankyou-points-on-nicks-mind/

52:32 Question of the Week: What is the best credit card for accelerating retirement savings through manufactured spending?

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0:33 Reader feedback: A change in our ratings 4:57 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? Ritz-Carlton edition.

9:41 Mattress Running the Numbers: Choice 50K promo at all-inclusive resorts

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/get-50k-choice-points-free-night-with-500-all-inclusive-booking/

21:41 Quick Hits: Southwest Travel Funds to points conversion: Do it or not and why?

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/southwest-travel-funds-conversion-live-its-a-great-deal/

28:16 Quick Hits: Get 10K miles from United MPX

32:42 Quick Hits: An easy 20K Aeroplan miles, almost for free

36:08 The new Aeroplan: What's changing and why you may or may not be excited

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/the-new-aeroplan-award-chart-first-reaction/

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/air-canada-aeroplan-guide/

58:11 Post Roast: Greg picks at Nick's post

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/no-annual-fee-wallet/

1:04:54 Post roast: Nick picks a few bones with Greg

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/lap-infant-award-tickets-for-less-new-aeroplan-fee-is-25-cad-or-2500-miles-all-classes-of-service-partners/

1:11:20 Question of the Week

Music credit: Annie Yoder

00:51 Reader feedback: Nick's confession time

Related post on product changing Capital One cards: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/capital-one-product-change-dilemma/

9:44 What crazy thing did Citi do this week?

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/someone-in-ihg-marketing-was-having-a-laugh/

17:02 Mattress Running the Numbers: Is it worth transferring Ultimate Rewards to IHG for easy elite status? 

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/top-tier-status-via-chases-ihg-transfer-bonus/

29:05 Main event: Do credit card category bonuses matter much?

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/nicks-wallet-completely-revamped-in-6-months/

47:20 Post Roast

54:33 Question of the Week: When does it make sense to diversify into a third currency? Should this reader go after ThankYou points?

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00:42 Reader Feedback: An interesting Amex Clawback data point

For background: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/amex-going-clawback-happy-for-grocery-store-spend/

8:43 What crazy thing did....Greg do this week?

12:32 Mattress Running the Numbers: Intercontinental Ambassador now includes a free 40K night cert with a paid stay. Is it worth a mattress run?

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/ihg-buy-renew-ambassador-membership-then-stay-once-get-40k-free-night-certificate-cert-expires-4-30-21/

27:20 The Main Event: Business Credit Card Offers

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/on-my-mind-pandemic-best-credit-card-offers/

34:06 Is everyone else tightening up as much as Chase?

40:27 Post Roast: Are the "World's Best" really any good?

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/points-bookable-hotels-resorts-in-the-continental-united-states/

50:45 Greg roasts Nick's Freedom post

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/freedom-vs-freedom-unlimited-does-it-matter-which-one/

53:23 Question of the Week: If you already have an Amex Gold card, is it worth sacrificing a 5/24 slot for a Freedom or Freedom Unlimited?

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00:18 Reader feedback: Abbas wants to know hot we book hotel rooms for 4 people.

7:15 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? Issuers clamping down.

9:23 Confession time: How Greg might have lost a boatload of Citi points

10:58 Mattress running the numbers: Is the Cambria promo for 20K points after 2 stays worthwhile?

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/choice-privileges-book-2x-cambria-stays-earn-at-least-20000-points/

19:18 Booking family vacations: Big suites, vacation rentals, etc.

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/ways-to-book-vacation-rentals-using-rewards-points/

42:15 Post Roast: Greg rips me for my failure to take a stand

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/capital-one-product-change-dilemma/

48:00 Turnabout: Greg's top picks for Hyatt suites were in pretty random spots.

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/the-most-exciting-hyatt-suites-bookable-with-points/

55:10 Question of the Week: Is the Platinum card worth its annual fee?

For links to more, see the posts included with the timestamps below:

00:21 Reader feedback: Is the Blue Business Plus not a better deal than the Premium Rewards card with Platinum Honors for most customers?

3:13 Correction: Greg says Blue Business "Cash", but he means Blue Business "Plus"

10:49 Hyatt adds suite booking online: Is this a win? Who loses

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/hyatt-allows-booking-suites-online-with-points/

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/hyatt-offering-up-to-25-points-rebate-on-award-nights-free-parking-dining-bonus-points/

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/bogo-miraval-offer-stacking-with-25-back/

32:13 Mattress Running the Numbers: Is it worth mattress running Marriott Platinum

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/marriott-bonvoy-7-nights-to-platinum-what-to-do/

54:29 Post Roast: Nick already toasted Greg, so Greg tries to swing back.

1:07:22 Question of the Week: Which Hyatt credit card offer is better?

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2:43 Reader Feedback....or rather storytime with Greg.

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/ventana-big-sur-hyatt-bottom-line-review-awesome/

13:10 What crazy thing has Citi done this week?

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/5x-restaurants-with-chase-sapphire-reserve/

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/covid-credit-card-enhancements-ultimate-guide/#Gas

21:18 Mattress Running: Hyatt's awesome new promo looks very good theoretically. Is it really that good?

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/on-my-mind-hyatts-awesome-promo/

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/hyatt-offering-up-to-25-points-rebate-on-award-nights-free-parking-dining-bonus-points/

32:49 Is it worth getting the Hyatt credit card if you already have some Hyatt travel plans during the promo window?

Note: The extra 10 elite nights from the credit card are available if you are approved by 8/31/20

31:51 Is it worth mattress running a Category 1 hotel if you're seeking Hyatt elite status?

41:36 Amex clawbacks: What happened and Greg's key theory about Amex's relationship with MS

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/amex-going-clawback-happy-for-grocery-store-spend/

49:33 Picking points

51:04 Is it ever worth using a 2x everywhere card if you have a 2.62% back card?

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/why-2x-everywhere-cards-arent-in-my-wallet/

58:16 Nick wrote a post about picking one transfer partner from each program for all of your points. Greg picks at Nick's picks.

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/pick-a-single-transfer-partner-from-each-program/

1:07:02 Nick picks back at Greg's Membership Rewards pick

1:12:41 Does purchase protection move the needle? Do you use this info?

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/pick-a-single-transfer-partner-from-each-program/

1:20:58 Question of the Week: Thank You points were shared with me and used to book a flight that is now canceled. What happens on the refund?

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00:30 Reader Feedback: Were we too hard on IHG?

9:30 What crazy thing did Citi do this week?

Our post about the minimum spend extension: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/citis-turn-use-prestige-credit-at-supermarkets-restaurants-more-time-to-meet-spend/

Report of no extension:

https://grabamile.boardingarea.com/2020/06/citiextension2020/

16:21: Chase adds temporary benefits

Link: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/chase-summertime-bonuses-on-sapphire-reserve-and-preferred/

30:23 Is the Radisson 5K promotion worth mattress running? https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/radisson-rewards-earn-5000-bonus-points-per-stay-through-end-of-2020/

39:19 Is this a good time to collect points for future travel?

Related post about manufacturing free nights: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/manufacturing-free-nights-hyatt-hilton-marriott/

48:03 Card Talk Commercial Intervention https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/traveling-with-six-credit-cards-for-four-a-card-talk-intervention/

52:20 Is this a good time to book future travel given waived change fees and increased availability?

2 credit cards for a European vacation: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/2-credit-card-guide-european-adventure/

First class availability post: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/book-the-worlds-best-first-class-now-fly-next-year/

1:02:20 Question of the Week: When can you get a Capital One bonus again? What should Nick do about a Capital One upgrade offer?

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00:38 Reader Feedback: Facebook comments & changes to our group

8:31 Pandemic Vacation: How does Greg feel about it in hindsight?

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/pandemic-vacation-is-it-safe/

21:57 IHG Points: Are they now worth more? Did Greg's methodology make sense? Is basing RRVs just on big city US redemptions a reliable way to determine the RRV?

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/what-are-ihg-points-worth-now-that-they-have-dynamic-pricing/

38:18 Is manufactured spending dead? Gift Card Mall portal changes

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/giftcardmall-cap-reduced-from-60k-to-2k-for-cash-back/

41:22 Plastiq becomes a bad play

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/another-hit-to-ms-plastiq-fees-increasing-to-2-85/

47:44 MS time machine: a trip down memory lane. First up: US Mint coins

50:00 Vanilla Reloads

51:55 Visa Gift Cards Got PINs

52:42 Load Bluebird with VGCs

54:46 Golden Age of Redbird

1:00:19 Flipping the script: Easy purchase, but tough liquidation

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3:28 Reader Feedback

5:25 What crazy thing did Citi do this week?

9:44 Why Greg wrote the Juneteenth / Black Lives Matter post and why he did it now.

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/hopeful-juneteenth/

15:15 Marriott's big move: Free elite night credit

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/marriott-gifting-elite-night-credit-dropping-many-redemption-rates/

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/which-marriott-elite-benefits-apply/

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/covid-19-hotel-flexibility-policies-compared-for-future-trip-planning/

40:25 How much are the suite night awards worth? How many points would you use to bridge the gap? (Is it worth mattress running for status or benefits?)

45:08 If you had Titanium last year, is it worth going after Titanium again for the extra choice benefit?

52:25 If you have Platinum now, how far should you go to get Titanium?

1:00:09 Hyatt Milestone benefit

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/which-hyatt-milestone-reward-should-i-pick/

1:14:13 Question of the Week: Will elite status extensions count

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Greg & Nick discuss:

1:12 Feedback time: Rakuten Visa rant

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/earn-6-cashback-on-rakuten-visa-at-grocery-stores-restaurants-mobile-wallet-purchases/

8:00 What crazy thing did Citi do this week?

11:52 Economy class to Africa: The best deals are cheaper than flights to Europe

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/best-ways-to-get-to-africa-using-miles-economy-class-edition/

15:09 Premium Economy: Vanished Air France award space

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/book-air-france-klm-with-virgin-atlantic-miles/

21:55 Business Class: ANA's super sweet award chart

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/269000-ana-miles-expire-in-5-months-what-to-do/

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/ana-strengths-and-sweet-spots/

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/ana-now-charges-10-of-mileage-for-lap-infants/

39:43 First class: The world's best, now bookable for next spring

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/book-the-worlds-best-first-class-now-fly-next-year/

48:25 Are you tempted to transfer points to book this stuff?

54:16 Do the best Kimpton hotels in the US excite you?

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/best-kimpton-hotels-united-states-canada/

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/kimpton-ihg-platinum-experience-kimpton-muse/

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/grocery-store-diamond-new-emirates-suites-from-new-york-ppp-enhancements-and-more/ (for a link to road trip post)

1:02:33 US Bank releases Altitude Go

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/us-bank-launches-altitude-go/

1:07:41 Question of the Week: Which business cards are "easy" to get right now?

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/complete-guide-to-plastiq-credit-card-payments/