In today’s episode we’ll talk about how Amex has added a valuable new hotel partner, Seats.aero has added useful new tools, and we’ll discuss the many ways to amass a Membership Rewards fortune.
How to Amass Amex Points
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Giant Mailbag
(00:59) – Ross: Another hidden gem card?
Bonvoyed: JetBlue, Air Canada, LifeMiles
(04:51) – JetBlue & Air Canada add basic fares to premium cabins
(06:27) – Your Lifemiles+ free award changes/cancellations may end sooner than you think
Awards, Points, and More
(08:55) – Amex adds new transfer partner LHW
(16:28) – Philippine Airlines flights now bookable with Alaska Atmos Rewards (Read more about this here
(17:48) – United transcontinental business class from 27K miles for cardholders
(19:14) – Seats.aero has added a few new tools for Pro members
(24:00) – Nick’s experience with The Edit by Chase Travel℠
Main Event: How to Amass Amex Points
(26:26) – Amex Membership Rewards are suddenly interesting again
(31:03) – Sign Up Bonuses
(41:26) – Two Player Mode
(43:55) – Read about multi-referrals here
(48:31) – Amex offers
Learn about Cardpointers here or Savewise here
(50:01) – Rakuten Shopping
Learn about Rakuten referrals here
(53:21) – Category bonuses
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Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder
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Hi FM Team-
I’ve just played the game for 3 years but am only just now getting into business cards. I’m curious if anyone has gotten any verification interviews or questions from the issuer as to why I might want a 2nd or 3rd business card, when I honestly report that my I revenue is under $15k/year? Same question as to whether you get questions when P2 signs up for a business card reporting the same revenue, address, last name, etc. is that a thing? I think I’ve carried this fear since hearing someone say Chase questioned their need for business cards during the 2024/2025 INK Train.
Appreciate the feedback !
The Best Western card is also a sleeper I think, I’ve mentioned it before but an uncapped free night is always useful and you can get great value in some major areas, although I’ll be the first to admit that you’re not living the life of luxury and the status it comes with is mostly useless.
It should probably be mentioned about referrals is that if you have a Schwab or MS plat card the referral is absolutely awful, something like $150 cash back and no MR points, so be careful not to use that link!
Couldn’t agree more with the take on the Amtrak Preferred card. It’s the MVP of my wallet as a frequent Acela traveler. Nick, the offer is elevated at the moment (not all-time high, which I believe was 40k) but it’s 30 if you add an AU.