Frequent Miler on the Air

Seeking stackery for savings on flights, hotels, rental cars, parking, hotel food, and more? On this week's show, Greg and Nick talk about surprising ways to save on your upcoming trips.

1:36 What crazy thing did Hyatt do this week?

7:57 Mileage running the numbers: Is it worth spending to keep Air Canada Aeroplan elite status?

13:54 Main Event: 17 Surprising ways to save on travel

14:42 Ways to save on gas: Gift cards at the supermarket, Walmart+, Speedy Rewards, and more

https://frequentmiler.com/walmart-members-now-save-10c-per-gallon-at-walmart-exxon-mobil-murphy-gas-stations/

https://frequentmiler.com/getupside-2000-bp-gas-stations-added-now-covers-atlanta-chicago-more/

21:30 Save on hotels: Greyhound road rewards, best rate guarantees, Capital One Spring, buying points, shopping portal return

https://frequentmiler.com/best-rate-guarantee-guide/

33:08 Save on Hotel food: Kids menu, Uber Eats, discounted gift cards

38:28 Flights: same-day change, companion tickets, Alaska companion ticket

https://frequentmiler.com/save-money-or-miles-on-flights/

https://frequentmiler.com/alaska-airlines-companion-fare-guide/

https://frequentmiler.com/travel-companion-tickets/

https://frequentmiler.com/skiplagging/

53:25 Save on airport parking

56:05 Save on rental cars: rent from a dealership, Autoslash to rent or track, rent a Uhaul

https://frequentmiler.com/surviving-the-car-rental-apocalypse-by-stepping-outside-the-box/

https://frequentmiler.com/the-american-express-platinum-hertz-benefit-has-saved-me-over-1000-yr-on-rental-cars/

1:09:06 Question of the Week: Which airline programs allow holding an award ticket to avoid phantom award space?

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There are lots of great sweet spots that are exciting in theory are nearly impossible to actually book. This week, Greg and Nick discuss *practical* sweet spots -- the ones they have booked & you can, too.

1:25 This week's disclaimer

4:16 Mattress running the numbers: Is it worth mattress running to get 2x, 3x, or 4x IHG points.

10:12 Main Event: Practical sweet spot awards First up: Delta One to Europe for 50K

14:12 Star Alliance business class to Europe

17:32 Ability to book short flights cheaply

22:58 Using Iberia Avios for business class between Spain and the Eastern US

26:48 Qatar Qsuites via American Airlines miles or Avios

30:18 ANA Business Class to Japan / Asia

34:57 Hyatt awards

37:57 Vacasa vacation rentals via Wyndham Rewards

43:09 Choice privileges points for Nordic Choice properties

44:37 Capital One points for great Major League Baseball tickets

47:56 Question of the Week: I transferred points for what turned out to be phantom availability. Am I stuck? What could I have done differently?

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Would you rather earn 120K Chase Ultimate Rewards points or 160K Amex Membership Rewards points? It turns out that the answer may not be as simple as you think.

00:48 Giant Mailbag: Newcomer to the show books round the world with ANA.

2:45 What crazy thing . . . did Nick do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/cashing-out-why-nick-is-dumping-a-chunk-of-points-today/

10:38 Mattress Running the Numbers: Nordic Choice 2-month pass

https://frequentmiler.com/nordic-choice-hotels-offering-all-you-can-stay-deal-this-summer/

18:32 Main Event: 120K Chase points vs 160K Amex points. Which is better?

53:29 Host Roast

54:44 Question of the Week: Is it worth playing the AA Loyalty Game to move on from Gold to Platinum?

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United recently offered business class seats to many destinations around the world for 60K miles each way. Was it a great deal that everyone should have booked? We each share our thought process with this kind of deal and why one of us booked it and one of us didn't.

1:07 Giant Mailbag: The Capital One Venture X travel credit might not be so easy to use on a hotel after all

4:14 What crazy thing...did Nearside Debit Card do this week?

8:16 Mattress Running the Numbers: Is the Wyndham 5x deal worth a mattress run to earn Vacasa nights? https://frequentmiler.com/great-new-wyndham-promo-earn-up-to-5x-points-on-one-stay-by-5-31-22/

15:12 Dissecting the deal: 60K awards to New Zealand and beyond

https://frequentmiler.com/united-offering-60k-biz-class-awards-to-many-locations-worldwide-4-seats-in-many-cases/

https://frequentmiler.com/transfer-partner-master-list/

48:00 Question of the Week: How can I leverage the Southwest Companion pass into elite status with other airlines?

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Is the new IHG One Rewards set to top Marriott Rewards? While it won't dethrone Hyatt atop the loyalty rewards mantle, IHG One is looking surprisingly strong.

1:38 Giant Mailbag: Is the Apple card a better beginner card?

6:15 What crazy thing . . . did Caesars Rewards do this week? The un-matched get rematched.

https://frequentmiler.com/hail-caesars-revoked-caesars-rewards-diamond-statuses-are-being-reinstated/

8:24 Mattress Running the Numbers: Hyatt status fast-track

https://frequentmiler.com/get-hyatt-explorist-status-free-shortcut-to-globalist-status-targeted/

16:48 Maint Event: Marriott vs IHG

https://frequentmiler.com/ihg-one-rewards-new/

https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-earn-2-years-of-ihg-club-lounge-membership/

1:12:35 Question of the Week: Is there a trick to finding Qatar availability?

https://frequentmiler.com/avios-sweet-spots-for-award-tickets-british-airways-iberia/

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Can a coupon book really be worth $695? This week we run the numbers and see if it all adds up to make the Platinum card worthwhile.

00:43 Giant Mailbag double header. First up: Booking Air France intra-European flights via Virgin Atlantic and getting Caesars Diamond back again

4:27 Giant Mailbag: Confession time: Caesars Diamond once again

11:45 What craazy thing . . . did Capital One do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/baseball-fans-capital-one-has-great-seats-for-5000-miles-each/

19:10 Mattress running....er, Airport Lounge Running the Numbers: ANA elite status match to Star Alliance Gold

https://frequentmiler.com/star-alliance-gold-match-via-ana-mileage-club-match-delta-gold-aa-platinum-pro/

29:21: Main Event: The Amex Platinum coupon book: Is it worth the annual fee?

https://frequentmiler.com/platinum-card-arrived-heres-next/

https://frequentmiler.com/dont-want-to-pay-that-695-annual-fee-heres-the-strategy-before-you-cancel/

Wide appeal coupons: 32:04 $240 Digital Entertainment Credit

37:24 $200 Fine Hotels & Resorts credit

40:06 $200 Airline fee credits

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

42:00 $200 in Uber credits

44:22 $179 CLEAR credit

48:28 $100 Saks credit

51:21 Walmart+ credit

55:56 Other perks (Airport lounge access, elite status, emergency evacuation coverage, etc).

1:09:42 Post Roast: Are IHG credit card free night certificates "kind of like" paying for points?

https://frequentmiler.com/my-ihg-free-night-strategy-on-gregs-mind/

1:13:13 Question of the Week: Is it safe to pay my taxes with a new Chase card?

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

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The best card for a student or young professional just starting out on life's journey and the path to valuable rewards for spend isn't necessarily clear-cut, but on this week's show we discuss the options we would be most likely to recommend -- and why one probably stands out over the rest for a large segment of the market.

1:09 Giant Mailbag double feature. A cool trick for Caesars and Wyndham and a reader thank-you.

5:10 What crazy thing . . . did Greg the Frequent Miler do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/which-credit-card-offers-the-best-free-night-certificates/

12:14 Mattress running the numbers -- err, lounge running the numbers with the Royal Air Maroc status match.

https://frequentmiler.com/get-oneworld-status-with-royal-air-maroc-status-match/

19:35 Main Event: The single best starter card

21:10 Discover It Student card

https://frequentmiler.com/discover-it-student-good-grades-20-per-year/

26:24 Freedom cards https://frequentmiler.com/cff/

https://frequentmiler.com/cfu/

32:37 Citi Double Cash https://frequentmiler.com/dc/

37:53 Citi Custom Cash https://frequentmiler.com/customcash/

41:15 Bilt Mastercard https://frequentmiler.com/is-the-bilt-card-worth-it-who-should-consider-it-is-it-the-ultimate-starter-rewards-card-on-nicks-mind/

1:01:12 Question of the Week: Looking for flexibility in United award tickets Join our email list:

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Did you know that your Ultimate Rewards points can still transfer to Amtrak? Or that Citi ThankYou points can become British Airways Avios? This week we talk about ways to wave your magic wand and convert your points creatively.

1:18 Giant Mailbag: Award availability disclaimers

5:33 Confession Time!

9:36 What crazy thing...did British Airways do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/qatar-airways-now-using-avios-book-qsuites-to-from-doha-for-70000-avios-each-way/

12:22 Mattress running the numbers: Are the IHG cards worth big spend?

https://frequentmiler.com/ihg-premier-cards-worth-big-spend/

33:54 Main Event: Magical Point Conversions

First up: JetBlue to Amtrak

https://frequentmiler.com/opportunity-missed-dont-forget-about-that-jetblue-to-amtrak-conversion/

38:04 The Avios Collection

42:30 Wyndham to Caesars Rewards or vice versa

https://frequentmiler.com/how-i-saved-my-wyndham-points-from-expiry/

44:33 Hyatt-->LATAM / Aeromexico

49:40 Chase, Citi, Capital One, or Bilt to Hilton

https://frequentmiler.com/transfer-partner-master-list/

56:51 Question of the Week: What hotel card combo do you recommend for free nights?

https://frequentmiler.com/manufacturing-free-nights-hyatt-hilton-marriott/

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1:07 Giant Mailbag: What about Wyndham?

5:52 Mattress running the numbers: Wyndham promotion for up to 5x points

https://frequentmiler.com/great-new-wyndham-promo-earn-up-to-5x-points-on-one-stay-by-5-31-22/

9:30 What crazy thing double header! What crazy thing . . . did Greg do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/approved-for-venture-x-am-i-nuts-on-my-mind/

14:44 What crazy thing . . . did American Express do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/huge-gold-card-offer-earn-90k-points-and-up-to-250-in-statement-credits-with-qualifying-activity/

https://frequentmiler.com/150k-platinum-card-offer-via-referral/

26:32 The Main Event: The Curve Card promises, but can it deliver?

https://frequentmiler.com/curve-is-here-and-its-real-it-wont-rule-them-all-but-itll-rule-player-2s-wallet/

55:00 Post Roast: Why didn't Nick tip Greg off to his strategy for the Curve card?

1:00:22 Post unroasted

https://frequentmiler.com/approved-for-venture-x-am-i-nuts-on-my-mind/

1:01:02 Question of the Week: Is this a good strategy to replace the Sapphire Reserve?

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Booking award flights can be difficult, frustrating and time-consuming -- but it doesn't have to be. This week, we talk about the challenges of booking the best flight awards and how to overcome them.

00:56 Giant Mailbag

2:29 What crazy thing....did American Airlines do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/gregs-american-airlines-loyalty-point-progress/

10:50 Mattress running the numbers / Mileage running the numbers

https://frequentmiler.com/2200-aadvantage-miles-and-6-meals-for-34-with-green-chef-and-chase-offer/

14:43 Main Event: How to find the best flight awards

20:29 Individual airline miles

22:15 The Kayak-like tools for award flights

https://frequentmiler.com/point-me-a-kayak-like-tool-for-flight-awards-has-launched-try-it-out-for-free/

https://frequentmiler.com/taking-award-logic-for-a-test-drive/

32:22 Expert Flyer

40:27 SeatSpy

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

47:10 How do you know an award flight is a good deal?

50:44 What about booking through bank travel portals?

59:15 Question of the Week: Can you get the Venture X card if you already have two Capital One personal cards?

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Which cards do we flex for grocery, gas, travel, and everywhere else? Greg and Nick discuss the cards they use for each category and why.

1:04 Giant Mailbag: About that Amex pop-up . . .

4:00 What crazy thing . . . did Qatar do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/qatar-airways-changes-qmiles-adios-hello-avios/

8:54 Mattress Running the Numbers: Marriott drops award charts

https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-ditches-award-chart-march-29th-top-properties-to-go-up-by-30k-certificate-top-off-coming-in-april/

17:44 Main Event: Which is the best card to use?

Which card is best for....

26:30 Grocery

34:29 Gas

41:34 Dining

49:33 Travel

59:22 Warehouse stores

1:02:30 Online shopping

1:08:29 Everywhere else

1:22:34 Post roast

1:24:10 Question of the Week: Is it still worth upgrading to the Ritz card? If I do, am I eligible for a new cardmember bonus on the Marriott Boundless card?

https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-card-eligible/

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With many great Hyatt properties moving out of range of free night certificates, is it finally time to step off the bandwagon of Hyatt fandom? This week we discuss what will change, what won't, and where we go from here. 

00:32 Giant Mailbag: Confession Time 06:11 What crazy thing did....Barclays do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/caution-wyndham-business-card-reporting-as-a-personal-card-to-credit-bureaus/

9:39 Mattress running the numbers: Which Sam's Club deal is better?

https://frequentmiler.com/40-back-on-sams-club-membership-via-dosh-stack-with-amex-offer/

16:58 Main Event: Is it time to step off the Hyatt bandwagon?

https://frequentmiler.com/hyatt-announces-2022-award-category-changes-its-a-doozy/

https://frequentmiler.com/best-hyatt-category-1-4-hotels-resorts/

42:43 Post roast 45:24 Question of the Week: Does credit card CDW cover loss of use?

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1:18 Giant Mailbag

5:49 What crazy thing . . . did American Express do this week?

8:32 Mattress running the numbers: Is it worth spending on a Marriott credit card for elite night credits?

16:00 Main Event: Avoiding Amex's Pop-up prison

49:41 Question of the Week: How do you build up a meaningful stash of Citi ThankYou points?

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Getting the best deal on an award ticket is rarely done by going to one airline's website and searching round trip. Greg & Nick discuss the artistry that goes into building a masterpiece of a booking.

1:28 Giant Mailbag

5:57 What crazy thing did Radisson do this week?

10:17 Mattress Running the Numbers: Should you product change to the IHG Premier? https://frequentmiler.com/its-time-for-a-new-ihg-credit-card-strategy/

26:58 Main Event: Award Booking Artistry 31:47 Mixing and Matching Airlines on a single trip

33:38 Look at other International Gateways

36:30 Look at using partner miles

39:11 Throw-away return tickets

43:42 Skiplagging https://frequentmiler.com/skiplagging/

47:25 Nested Trips

51:27 Alaska stopover rules https://frequentmiler.com/alaska-airlines-companion-fare-guide/

53:41 United Excursionist Perk https://frequentmiler.com/maximizing-and-understanding-united-excursionist-perks/

56:37 Leveraging off-peak pricing

1:00:00 Upgrades

1:03:48 Post Roast

1:09:47 Question of the Week: What's up with the American Airlines eShopping portal? https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-earn-american-airlines-loyalty-points-without-flying-cheat-sheet-to-play-the-elite-status-game/

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1:06 Giant Mailbag

9:37 What crazy thing did . . . Aeromexico do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/expanded-delta-award-availability-via-aeromexico/

15:50 Mattress Running the Numbers Triple Header

https://frequentmiler.com/ihg-offering-up-to-35000-point-bonus-with-intercontinental-ambassador-renewal-or-enrollment/

https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-promotion-earn-1000-bonus-points-per-night-doubled-elite-nights/

https://frequentmiler.com/radisson-rewards-americas-stay-3-nights-earn-30000-points/

29:35 The Hotel Loyalty Rollercoaster

https://frequentmiler.com/excited-about-ihg/

https://frequentmiler.com/ihg-card-changes-new-biz-card-higher-earning-top-up-certs-with-points-more/

1:02:31 Post Roast

1:04:41 Question of the Week: What counts as American Airlines Loyalty Points?

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This week's episode was recording when word came in about the death of the incredible Resy offer. Still, the sweet spots discussed are highly relevant for anyone sitting on a bunch of Membership Rewards points. Listen in as we discuss how half a million points could buy you seven round trip business class tickets to Europe -- or even more valuable redemptions.

2:44 Giant Mailbag: The new Giant Mailbox

4:15 What crazy thing . . . did Marriott do this week? Get a very good deal for unused Travel Packages (probably).

8:45 Main Event: How to spend half a million Amex points

42:19 Post Roast

45:05 Question of the Week: Does booking a car rental through Hopper negate the rental car insurance from the Chase Sapphire Reserve?

What is the domestic US destination that Greg thinks should be on your bucket list and what else do he and Nick have in mind "someday"? Listen to this week's show to find out.

1:13 What crazy thing....did Plaid do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/plaid-class-action-settlement-submit-claim-by-4-28-22/

7:13 Mattress Running the Numbers: Which Hilton Surpass offer is the best?

https://frequentmiler.com/which-hilton-offer-truly-surpasses/

21:31 Main Event: Bucket list awards

51:44 Question of the Week: The Capital One Travel portal doesn't have the booking options I want. What am I going to do with these points?

https://frequentmiler.com/capital-one-travel-looking-a-lot-better-than-expected/

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American Airlines elite status will be easier than ever to achieve if you play the game right. Greg and Nick discuss why they care and how they plan to earn high-level AA elite status in their pajamas and without setting foot on an American Airlines plane.

1:08 Giant Mailbag / What crazy thing...did IHG do this week?

5:08 Mattress Running the Numbers: Should you sign up for 2,000 free Emirates miles?

https://frequentmiler.com/get-2000-free-miles-when-joining-emirates-skywards-using-promo-code-flydubai/

8:04 Main Event: American Airlines elite status without flying: let the game begin!

https://frequentmiler.com/aas-loyalty-point-pursuit-game-earn-status-w-out-flying/

1:00:16 Post Roast: Greg roasts Nick

https://frequentmiler.com/frequent-milers-2021-predictions-realized-or-not/

1:02:10 Post Roast: Greg roasts Stephen

1:04:08 Post Roast: Nick roasts Greg

https://frequentmiler.com/fm-predicts-heres-what-will-happen-in-2022/

1:08:17 Question of the Week: What do you think about the CRO Crypto.com Visa?

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1:33 Giant Mailbag: The Venture X vacation rental credit may apply more broadly than you'd expect.

4:31 What crazy thing....did American Express do this week? Unexpected (and clawed back) Uber credits https://frequentmiler.com/happy-holidays-from-amex-gold-cardholders-getting-bonus-10-uber-credits-targeted/

7:12 Mattress running the numbers: Hyatt points for expiring certificates - including club access awards https://frequentmiler.com/hyatt-offering-bonus-points-for-club-access-awards-certs-extending-certs-suite-upgrade-awards/

14:51 Main Event: 2021's Deal of the Year https://frequentmiler.com/2021s-amazing-deals/

First deal: Hyatt makes elite status incredibly easy 19:30 Brex Cash 210K easy points 22:20 Le Meridien Maldives, bookable with 35K certs!

25:48 Amex Expand Your Membership Offers

28:04 Amazing Amex Offers

31:30 Amex Referrals for +4 points per dollar

34:25 Resy Platinum 125x + 15x offer

40:43 Overlapping Amex offers

45:33 240 miles per dollar donated through SimplyMiles

1:09:08 Question of the Week: Is it possible to keep the points game going year after year?

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The awards we enjoy remembering most, a last-minute status tip, and more on this week's show.

1:34 Giant Mailbag: 240x pushback

6:33 What crazy thing....did Citi do this week?

9:00 Mattress running the numbers: Don't forget this shortcut to Marriott Titanium status

12:40 The Main Event: Our all-time favorite awards https://frequentmiler.com/my-all-time-favorite-award-redemptions/

https://frequentmiler.com/my-all-time-favorite-award-redemptions/

On the LifeMiles manual booking mentioned: https://frequentmiler.com/when-lifemiles-com-shows-no-availability-try-a-manual-booking/

Dominik's post at Travelling the World: https://travellingtheworld.boardingarea.com/2016/09/book-lifemiles-awards-not-available-online/

50:01 Question of the Week: What will code as fashion when the Point Titan card launches in spring 2022?

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The American Airlines SimplyMiles deal to earn 240 miles per dollar donated to charity was ultimately honored, but when we recorded this week's episode we didn't yet know it would be. We looked back at how we handled it in terms of what we published (and didn't), how much we donated, and our takeaways for next time.

00:50 Giant Mailbag: A personal story

4:27 Giant Mailbag #2: A glance back at some predictions

7:32 What crazy thing...did Chase do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/chase-launches-ink-business-premier-in-branch/

12:32 Matress running the numbers: When does the new Chase Ink Business Premier make sense?

18:47 Main Event: 240x Post-Mortem

https://frequentmiler.com/incredible-the-240x-simplymiles-deal-is-being-honored/

https://frequentmiler.com/5x-on-simplymiles-offers-awesome-deals/

https://frequentmiler.com/american-airlines-simplymiles-complete-guide-common-questions-answered/

55:50 Post Roast

56:55 Question of the Week: Can you use Amex's Plan It feature to split payments and trigger two Fine Hotels & Resorts credits on a a single hotel stay?

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Are you ready for the end? This week we talk about your to-do list to make sure you reap all the rewards you are due before the ball drops on New Year's Eve.

1:35 Giant Mailbag

5:46 What crazy thing did American Express do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/becoming-undead-and-grabbing-over-250000-points/

9:57 Mattress running the numbers: Is the new Hyatt Bonus Journeys worth a mattress run?

https://frequentmiler.com/new-hyatt-bonus-journeys-promo-earn-2022-points-per-2-nights-bonus-points-for-hyatt-cardholders/

18:15 Main Event: Preparing for the end (of the year)

https://frequentmiler.com/end-of-year-checklist-for-2021/

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

1:01:25 Post Roast

1:04:35 Question of the Week: Can I use mobile check-in to pick up cheap elite nights?

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Air Canada's Aeroplan rewards program has unveiled a new credit card for the U.S. market. And, surprise... the card seems custom built for "gaming"! Ready to play?

• 0:01:00 Mailbag Double header Mea Culpa: Wyndham 10K, JetBlue pooling
• 00:05:00 Mattress Running the Numbers: Swagbucks
• 0:09:20 Main Event: Aeroplan encourages gaming. Ready player 1?
• 0:56:13 Post Roast: Nick is sad that Greg picked Richard Branson over him
• 0:57:23 Question of the week: Why earn cash back instead of transferable points?

This week we discuss whether we should stop ignoring Spirit Airlines and start booking that Big Front Seat everywhere we go (domestically).

01:09 Giant Mailbag & Confession Time

https://frequentmiler.com/10-years-of-frequent-miler/

5:12 What crazy thing...did American Express do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/maximizing-value-from-amex-multi-referrals/

09:05 Mattress Running the Numbers: Should we mattress run the stacking Wyndham promotions?

https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-earn-25-gift-card-when-staying-2-nights-earn-twice-stack-with-other-offers/

https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-earn-10000-bonus-points-when-booking-2-night-weekday-stays-check-in-sun-wed/

https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-rewards-stay-4-nights-get-7500-bonus-points-limit-2-bonuses/

18:46 Main Event: Should we stop overlooking Spirit?

https://frequentmiler.com/delta-vs-spirit-on-gregs-mind/

1:00:25 Post Roast: How do you refer someone to the fantastic Resy Platinum offer?

1:04:40 Question of the Week: What are your thoughts about Amazon pulling Visa in the UK? Might that happen here? Will battles like this lead to a reduction in rewards from credit cards?

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The Amex +4 referral offer stacks on top of existing bonus categories to make for some great deals. How can you trigger this deal easily and what are some good ways to maximize it? We discuss everything you need to know.

00:39 Giant Mailbag

https://frequentmiler.com/10-years-of-frequent-miler/

https://frequentmiler.com/40kfaraway-stretching-the-boundaries-of-possibility/

7:51 What crazy thing did Greg the Frequent Miler do this week?

13:27 Mattress running the numbers: Is it worth indirectly buying Membership Rewards points for 0.9c per point?

https://frequentmiler.com/rakuten-earn-90-90x-on-lifelock-stack-with-20-from-lifelock-chase-offer/ 19:12 Main Event: Is the Amex +4 referral deal the deal of the year?

https://frequentmiler.com/new-amex-referral-offer-get-4x-on-up-to-25k-spend-when-you-refer-a-friend/

https://frequentmiler.com/amxplat/

https://frequentmiler.com/maximizing-value-from-amex-multi-referrals/

43:17 Question of the Week: Is the Rewards+ a good downgrade option from Citi Premier?

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Capital One has access to some incredible sweet spot awards, but there are also some sour spots that you would be missing if you gave up other award programs to go all-Capital One miles. We also analyze a targeted Hyatt promo, answer the question of the week, and more. 00:44 Giant Mailbag 2:14 What crazy thing did...Hyatt do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/caution-dont-accidentally-use-a-hyatt-1-7-certificate-for-a-category-4-stay/ 6:17 Mattress Running the Numbers: Who should mattress run Hyatt's targeted promo for 30K points after 10 nights? https://frequentmiler.com/targeted-hyatt-earn-5k-points-every-2-nights-12k-points-every-5-or-30k-points-every-10/ 12:12 Main Event: Our favorite Capital One Sweet Spot Awards 13:12 Vacasa https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-vacasa/ 14:49 Turkish https://frequentmiler.com/turkish-miles-smiles-complete-guide/ 17:54 Cathay Pacific https://frequentmiler.com/toward-hacking-asia-miles-the-unified-oneworld-award-chart/ 21:24 Avianca LifeMiles https://frequentmiler.com/avianca-lifemiles-sweet-spots/ 24:00 Iberia https://frequentmiler.com/avios-sweet-spots-for-award-tickets-british-airways-iberia/ 25:42 Air Canada Aeroplan https://frequentmiler.com/air-canada-aeroplan-guide/ 28:48 Air France Flying Blue https://frequentmiler.com/air-france-klm-flying-blue-sweet-spots-for-award-travel/ 31:14 Emirates Skywards 32:38 Etihad https://frequentmiler.com/etihad-guest-sweet-spots/ 34:14 Capital One Sour Spots: What's missing? 34:33 ANA 37:13 Virgin Atlantic for ANA First Class 38:25 Virgin Atlantic for Delta business class to Europe 39:08 Hyatt 39:38 Choice Privileges thanks to Citi's great transfer rate 42:28 Question of the Week: Chase Ink Business Preferred wasn't instantly approved. Should he call? Subscribe to our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Music credit: Annie Yoder

1:21 What crazy thing....did X1 do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/x1-card-review-up-to-4x-everywhere-its-here-its-real/

6:33 Mattress Running the Numbers: Is it worth spending $8K for a Hilton free night certificate if targeted?

https://frequentmiler.com/hilton-free-night-certificate-offer-with-just-8k-spend-targeted/

11:58 Main Event: Capital One's Venture X: Will it bury the competition?

https://frequentmiler.com/capital-one-venture-x-card-a-strong-new-ultra-premium-contender/

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

48:47 Post Roast

https://frequentmiler.com/build-your-amex-point-fortune-up-to-620k-points-with-25k-spend/

How to refer someone to almost any Amex card: https://youtu.be/Tx4o3X7TgMQ

https://frequentmiler.com/is-it-time-to-ditch-all-of-your-marriott-credit-cards/

57:41 Question of the Week: Is 50K World of Hyatt points appropriate compensation for missteps?

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1:05 Giant Mailbag

2:56 What crazy thing . . .triple header!

3:15 What crazy thing . . . did Amex do recently?

https://frequentmiler.com/waves-of-amex-shut-downs-this-week/

4:53 What crazy thing . . . did Cardless do this week?

6:46 What crazy thing . . . did Amtrak do this week?

8:53 Mattress running the numbers: How to lock in the Marriott Amex Offer discount

https://frequentmiler.com/50-back-on-200-with-new-marriott-amex-offer-targeted-enrollment-required/

13:44 Main Event: Citi doubles your Choice

https://frequentmiler.com/citi-adds-choice-privileges-to-thank-you-transfer-partners-better-than-11/

https://frequentmiler.com/the-worlds-best-preferred-hotels-bookable-with-choice-points/

43:42 Question of the Week: Is $15K spend on a World of Hyatt credit card a no-brainer?

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1:23 Giant Mailbag 6:04 Mattress running the numbers: Is it worth spending $15K on the JetBlue Plus card to get Mosaic status?

https://frequentmiler.com/jetblue-mosaic-status-with-15k-spend-from-10-1-to-12-31/

10:17 Main Event: Our favorite sweet spot awards

-Turkish Hawaii

https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-book-united-flights-using-turkish-miles-smiles/

-ANA RTW

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

-ANA to/from Asia

https://frequentmiler.com/ana-mileage-club-sweet-spots/#Asia-2

-ANA Star Alliance to Europe for 88K RT

https://frequentmiler.com/ana-mileage-club-sweet-spots/#Europe-2

-ANA First Class booked via Virgin Atlantic

https://frequentmiler.com/best-uses-for-virgin-atlantic-points/#North_America_Europe_or_Australia_to_Japan_ANA_First_Class

-Ibera 34K biz to Europe

https://frequentmiler.com/avios-sweet-spots-for-award-tickets-british-airways-iberia/#Europe_from_34K_one-way_via_Iberia

-Flying Blue Promo Rewards https://frequentmiler.com/air-france-klm-flying-blue-sweet-spots-for-award-travel/#Flying_Blue_Promo_Rewards

-Virgin Atlantic for flying Air France Premium Economy https://frequentmiler.com/best-uses-for-virgin-atlantic-points/

-Redeeming Marriott points for Alaska miles to/from Asia -Asiana 40K each way to Europe in business or 50K in first class

-Choice Privileges for Nordic Choice

https://frequentmiler.com/free-hotel-breakfast-dinner-at-nordic-choice-clarion-collection-sweet-spot-spotlight/

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1:07 Giant Mailbag

3:56 What crazy thing...did American Express do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/amex-platinum-adds-walmart-and-soulcycle-benefits/

9:21 Mattress Running the Numbers: The Weak Link in Marriott's Week of Wonders

14:55 Main Event: Chase Battles for the Middle

https://frequentmiler.com/new-world-of-hyatt-business-credit-card-launches/

https://frequentmiler.com/manufacturing-hyatt-status-with-the-new-business-card/

41:30 Post Roast Greg's roast of Nick: https://frequentmiler.com/now-11-capital-one-improves-transfer-ratio-for-almost-all-airline-programs/

Nick's roast of Greg: https://frequentmiler.com/manufacturing-hyatt-status-with-the-new-business-card/

52:23 Question of the Week: How do you know which transactions are qualifying as a small business?

https://frequentmiler.com/yes-your-new-platinum-card-is-earning-10x-where-appropriate/ (note that this is about the previous set of bonus categories, but it shows you where to look)

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00:51 Giant Mailbag

5:09 What crazy thing....did the Waldorf-Astoria Maldives do this week?

9:45 Mattress Running the Numbers: Is 129x Hilton points worth a mattress run?

https://frequentmiler.com/earn-7500-hilton-points-when-staying-at-hilton-properties-in-las-vegas/

15:02 Main Event: Disputing the Indisputable Best Offer

https://frequentmiler.com/now-125k-15x-platinum-via-resy/

https://frequentmiler.com/settling-for-350k-amex-points-with-one-new-card/

41:02 Post Roast: Are Marriott 50K free night certificates worth more or are 40K certificates worth less?

https://frequentmiler.com/what-are-marriott-bonvoy-points-worth/

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00:31 Giant Mailbag: The highs and lows of Passing the GUC

10:00 Mattress running the numbers: A Radisson promo that really is mattress-run-worthy.

15:50 Main Event: Marriott fans the rumor flames

45:41 Question of the Week: Could you use US Bank Altitude Reserve points to pay for your Maldives sea plane transfer?

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Greg and Nick recorded this week's episode in the air on the way home from the Maldives. With crystal clear waters, show-stopping sunsets, and fantastic service still fresh in mind - and while flying in the comfort of KLM business class during recording - the answer to the title question still wasn't an easy one. See the discussion for more.

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This week Greg and Nick discuss the challenges they have faced in navigating protocols and requirements for a major international trip.

See more here: https://frequentmiler.com/guc-trip-update/

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1:08 Giant Mailbag 4:41 What crazy thing...did Alitalia do this week? 11:10 Mattress running the numbers: At what price should you mattress run the new Wyndham promotions? https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-earn-3000-bonus-points-when-booking-weekday-stays-check-in-sun-wed/ 18:52 Main Event: Elite status from home https://frequentmiler.com/shopping-for-status-airline-edition-inspired-by-passing-the-guc/ https://frequentmiler.com/shopping-for-status-car-rental-edition/ https://frequentmiler.com/american-airlines-platinum-pro-status-fast-track-via-world-of-hyatt/ 51:56 Question of the Week: Rental car prices keep changing. How can you make sure you're getting the best price?

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00:41 Giant Mailbag: Is the Sears Shop Your Way Mastercard the best cash back card ever?

5:42 What crazy thing...did Radisson Rewards do?

12:21 Mattress running the numbers: Should Greg use a Marriott free night certificate or earn a new one?

22:07 Main Event: Easy top tier Hyatt elite status. Should you go for it?

https://frequentmiler.com/easy-path-to-top-tier-hyatt-status/

https://frequentmiler.com/my-misadventures-with-a-hyatt-premium-suite-award/

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

56:30 Post roast / question of the week: Are we grossly under-valuing Hilton points?

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1:17 Giant Mailbag: Why not log in to United?

4:44 What crazy thing...did Aeroplan do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/aeroplan-might-be-a-more-exciting-transfer-partner-than-we-thought/

10:41 Mileage running the numbers: When is an Emirates Skywards+ subscription worth it?

https://frequentmiler.com/emirates-launches-skywards-subscription-plans-surprisingly-compelling-offer/

18:10 Main Event: One card to rule them all

Trip down memory lane:

2012: https://frequentmiler.com/one-card-to-rule-them-all/

2013: https://frequentmiler.com/a-new-card-to-rule-them-all/

The new 2021 opportunity: https://frequentmiler.com/curve-is-coming-get-on-the-waitlist/

45:03 Question of the Week: Is it worth it for me to pay rent with a credit card?

• 00:00:25 Giant mailbag (Airlines set award rates just above saver level)
• 00:04:55 Mattress Running the Numbers: Hilton Amex Offer (20% rebate) + Triple points promo + Aspire card $250 rebate
• 00:13:22 What Crazy Thing Did Southwest Airlines Do This Week? Southwest drops segments w/out notice. Many readers "enjoyed" the same treatment.
• 00:20:09 Main Event: Is the addition of Aeroplan to Chase Ultimate Rewards really great news? Greg and Nick debate.
• 00:45:44 New Chase Aeroplan credit cards expected in November 2021. Are we excited? What kind of welcome bonuses can we expect?
• 00:49:25 Post roast. Nick takes Greg to task for failing to discuss how to manage points and credit card cancellations when in "two player mode" (e.g. when managing cards and points for a significant other.)
• 00:55:55 Question of the week. A reader overpaid taxes (using a credit card, of course), but the IRS hasn't yet refunded the overpayment 6 months later. This is more of a caution than a question.

00:21 All the things we got wrong last week

7:28 Giant Mailbag: Isn't Fine Hotels & Resorts overpriced?

14:53 What crazy thing.....did Amex do this week?

16:57 What crazy thing....did Amex do this week?

21:42 Mattress Running the Numbers: Best Western

https://frequentmiler.com/best-western-amex-offer-spend-100-get-20-back/

24:56 Main Event: Citi has the best transferable points program....for a limited time.

https://frequentmiler.com/citi-thankyou-american-airlines-transfer-partners/

https://frequentmiler.com/citi-offers-an-aa-exit-bail-out-or-double-down-on-my-mind/

57:05 Post Roast

https://frequentmiler.com/citi-offers-an-aa-exit-bail-out-or-double-down-on-my-mind/

1:02:43 Question of the Week: Why would you surrender the Alaska Visa? Why wouldn't you surrender it?

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00:38 Giant Mailbag: Want more Ask Us Anything? See us on Youtube

2:24 What crazy thing...did Capital One do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/capital-one-shut-down-my-account-and-gave-me-only-a-half-cent-per-mile/

11:34 Mattress Running the Numbers: Marriott Homes & Villas stacking promotions for 57,000 bonus points

https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-homes-villas-spend-2100-earn-21000-bonus-points/

17:21 Main Event: Rocking Fine Hotels

https://frequentmiler.com/searching-for-deals-through-fine-hotels-resorts/

https://frequentmiler.com/find-your-own-fine-hotels-resorts-deals/

https://frequentmiler.com/getting-the-elite-experience-without-elite-status-via-luxury-partner-programs/

1:00:00 Post Roast

1:02:57 Question of the Week: A Chase rep said I have to wait a year to get a new Southwest card. Is that true?

1:06:53 How do you choose a shopping portal?

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00:21 Giant Mailbag: Is the AT&T Access More card worth keeping?

6:11 What crazy thing....did Amex do this week?

9:52 Mattress running the numbers: Marriott stay once or twice, get one or two free nights. Deal or no deal?

https://frequentmiler.com/targeted-marriott-stay-once-get-free-night-award-stay-twice-get-2-free-night-awards/

14:24 Main Event: Chase and Citi concede the ultra-premium card race while Amex doubles down

https://frequentmiler.com/citi-dumps-the-prestige-card-no-longer-accepting-applications/

https://frequentmiler.com/new-platinum-live-disappointing-restrictions-monster-offer-for-some/

https://frequentmiler.com/the-amex-platinum-coupon-book-review-on-my-mind/

https://frequentmiler.com/documents-reveal-changes-coming-to-your-favorite-rewards-cards/

1:03:47 Post Roast

https://frequentmiler.com/citi-premier-complete-guide/

1:06:52 Question of the Week: Can I spend toward an Amex welcome bonus via gift cards from GiftCards.com and will Amex charge a cash advance fee?

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00:41 Giant Mailbag: Reader Greg is unhappy

2:57 What crazy thing did.....Resy do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/now-125k-15x-platinum-via-resy/

5:47 What crazy thing...did Upside do this week?

8:48 Mattress running the numbers: Chase 50% transfer bonus to Marriott

11:20 Main Event: 15x Madness from American Express

https://frequentmiler.com/new-platinum-live-disappointing-restrictions-monster-offer-for-some/

https://frequentmiler.com/the-amex-platinum-coupon-book-review-on-my-mind/

45:31 Question of the Week: I'm cancelling my Platinum. What do I do with my Membership Rewards points?

https://frequentmiler.com/amex-membership-rewards-sweet-spots/

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3:00 Giant Mailbag

4:22 What crazy thing...did Alliant Credit Union do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/alliant-looks-to-reclaim-the-throne-as-cash-back-king/

14:26 Mattress Running the Numbers: Nothing this week

15:17 Main Event: Rewards for Rent

https://frequentmiler.com/renters-rejoice-bilt-mastercard-offers-points-for-rent-transfer-to-hyatt-aa-and-more/

https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-earn-rewards-by-paying-rent/

40:42 Question of the Week: What are the best websites for buying low or no-fee gift cards?

https://frequentmiler.com/best-options-for-buying-visa-and-mastercard-gift-cards/

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00:32 Giant Mailbag

7:26 What crazy thing . . .double header!

What crazy thing did the Point debit card do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/point-debit-card-rundown-referrals-bonus-points-access-deals-more/

12:27 What crazy thing did Wyndham Rewards dot his week?

https://frequentmiler.com/weird-wyndham-timeshare-offer-3-nights-15k-points-for-199-at-a-fairfield/

20:17 Main Event: Firesale on Amex points!

https://frequentmiler.com/bypass-amexs-lifetime-rule-when-you-expand-your-membership/

https://frequentmiler.com/20k-membership-rewards-bonus-with-new-authorized-user-and-2k-spend-targeted/

https://frequentmiler.com/20k-membership-rewards-bonus-with-new-authorized-user-and-2k-spend-targeted/

https://frequentmiler.com/up-to-40k-membership-rewards-points-with-targeted-business-offer/

http://www.alternativenation.net/foo-fighters-big-hotel-credit-card-bill-revealed/

44:14 Post Roast

https://frequentmiler.com/awesome-credit-card-combos/

https://frequentmiler.com/awesome-cash-back-combos/

49:56 Question of the Week: What's the best way to get to Europe in first class?

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00:32 Giant Mailbag

2:09 What crazy thing...did Amex do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/bypass-amexs-lifetime-rule-when-you-expand-your-membership/

9:36 Mattress running the numbers: Run Radisson for the United card-linked offer?

https://frequentmiler.com/mpx-earn-25x-mileageplus-miles-on-a-radisson-stay-max-8250-miles/

14:37 Main Event: Citi Reinvents the 5x card

https://frequentmiler.com/citi-shakes-things-up-with-new-5x-choose-your-own-adventure-card/

38:52 Post Roast

https://frequentmiler.com/awesome-credit-card-combos/ https://frequentmiler.com/the-greenbrier-pigeon-forge-vacasa-rental-via-wyndham-rewards-bottom-line-review/

43:06 Question of the Week: Can you use the Alaska companion certificate after you've canceled the card?

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Amex, Chase, and Capital One each are offering 100,000 point credit card offers. All three are terrific offers, but which is best? Greg and Nick debate this topic and more...

• 0:0:18 Confession Time with Greg
• 0:03:18 What crazy thing did... Nick do this week?
• 0:05:45 Mattress running the numbers: Stacking IHG deals
• 0:11:19 Main Event: Battle of the 100K Offers! Amex Platinum vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred vs Capital One Venture
• 1:00:25 Question of the Week: How to get Turkish Miles & Smiles to reply to emails?

3:34 Giant Mailbag: The Captain catches his white whale

4:15 What crazy thing....did Hilton do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/hilton-replaces-breakfast-benefit-for-elite-members-in-the-united-states/

9:18 What crazy thing....did Marriott do this week?

https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-now-limited-points-advance-holds-to-no-more-than-60-days/

12:06 What crazy thing did...Cardless do this week?

14:40 Mattress Running the Numbers: Red Roof Inn stay twice, get points for a free night. Is it mattress-run worthy?

https://frequentmiler.com/red-roof-stay-twice-earn-a-free-night-stay-5-28-21-9-7-21/

17:43 Main Event: Game changers: Alive and Dead

Simon Mall's $1K gift cards in-mall: https://frequentmiler.com/week-in-review-07132019/

Citi Double Cash 1 to 1 transfers to ThankYou points: https://frequentmiler.com/will-citi-really-satisfy-did-denali-prep-greg-for-40k-our-takes-and-more/

Rakuten starts allowing Membership Rewards instead of cash back! https://frequentmiler.com/week-in-review-11022019/

PayPal Key: https://frequentmiler.com/defending-yourself-against-amexs-war-on-gaming-more/

Capital One adds partners and 1 to 1 transfer tier: https://frequentmiler.com/capital-one-steps-up-to-the-plate/

Hacking Asia Miles: https://frequentmiler.com/week-in-review-jan-2020-week-3/

Turkish Miles & Smiles: https://frequentmiler.com/publishing-the-sweetest-spot-new-turkish-intel-a-failed-experiment-and-more/

Chase Pay Yourself Back: https://frequentmiler.com/is-the-chase-csr-1-5c-a-compelling-cash-out-also-using-airline-credits-more/

Shop Your Way Points now convert to merchant gift cards! Citi xfer to SYW 1 to 1.2. https://frequentmiler.com/has-citi-sears-iously-improved-much-this-week/

Airlines eliminate change fees: https://frequentmiler.com/is-the-sapphire-reserve-king-for-life-or-is-it-on-its-last-term-this-week-at-frequent-miler/

Wyndham Vacasa 15K: https://frequentmiler.com/mileage-running-delta/

Hyatt Premium Suites: https://frequentmiler.com/the-suite-life-friends-with-benefits-and-more/

Marriott top-tier properties for less: https://frequentmiler.com/huge-marriott-win-spg-cat7/

1:07:03 Host Roast / Post Roast

https://frequentmiler.com/best-offers-for-low-spenders/

1:12:10 Question of the Week: Does a Delta Platinum upgrade make sense right now?

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