3 new ways to earn transferable points | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep316 | 7-25-25 | Podcast

In today’s podcast episode, we’ll talk about how JetBlue bonvoyed Nick, how Accor bonvoyed Greg, and finally, two new transferable points programs and a new credit card that allows us to earn transferable points.

3 new ways to earn transferable points

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Giant Mailbag

(00:58) – “I’ve noticed that you love to be underwhelmed by the Amex Green card. In your recent episode about travel cards, it seemed like you couldn’t contain your boredom with it, despite its valuable 3x Amex points for all types of travel … A major benefit that you may have overlooked is constant Amex Offers from travel providers, which I’ve combined with the 3x on the Green card for a lot of value.”

Catch Episode 315 here.

Card News

(05:43) – Citi Strata Elite. Here’s what we expect…

(08:59) – Southwest card offers…

Crazy Thing: Citi!

(15:09) – Citi to Accor 1 to 1

Bonvoyed

(17:54) – Capital One brings back baseball tickets, but shuts out Venture X cardholders

(21:08) – JetBlue’s 25% off sale with code SAVE25…but “fares booked with SAVE25 will not be counted towards 25 for 25”

Awards, Points, and More

(24:15) – Bilt transforming travel portal

(30:52) – JetBlue Mosaic first impressions

(35:11) – Escape lounge SJU and The Beekman Tower NYC

(38:51) – Greg’s experience with Accor Live Limitless

(46:26) – Greg’s experience flying American Airlines with Alaska miles

Main Event: 3 new ways to earn transferable points

(50:22) – Why we care so much about transferable points

(52:50) – Rove Miles

(1:00:58) – Consider using our referral link here.

(1:01:33) – Mesa

Read more about Mesa here.

(1:08:55) – Rakuten American Express® Card

Learn more about the Rakuten American Express® Card here.

Question of the Week

(1:17:21) – A rep says you can only use an Alaska Credit Card to book companion fare flights… this is a problem when a companion fare cancellation goes to your Alaska wallet (which then can’t be used for a new companion fare according to this new policy.) What gives?

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Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder

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