Tag: podcast
The sky has fallen on United MileagePlus. Now what?
United has implemented the ugly side of having no award chart by increasing prices substantially this week (before walking it back a little bit)....
Citi’s quintessential credit card quartet
Does Citi have the ultimate credit card combination for an everyday spender? This week on Frequent Miler on the Air, we tune in to...
How to get insane value from your Amex points
I have often said that Amex Membership Rewards points are my favorite award currency because of the strength of those points for flight awards....
Which is the most rewarding hotel loyalty program?
Do you know which hotel program rewards its members the most for paid stays? If you thought there was a clear answer to that...
Bright spots in Hyatt’s 2023 devaluation
Despite the doom and gloom you have have heard about Hyatt's 2023 category changes, the news isn't all bad. This week on Frequent Miler...
SkyMiles Strike Back
Long the laughing stock of the award travel world, Delta SkyMiles is striking back against popular perception. On this week's Frequent Miler on the...
Hidden City Ticketing: Techniques, Challenges and Ethics
Hidden city ticketing is a technique for saving a bundle of miles or money on flights, but how do you do it? What do...
First Class for 5: Gambling on Frequent Miler’s 2023 Team Challenge
Do you often read about the luxury travels of bloggers and think "That's nice, but it's not possible to do that with an entire...
The single best best $250 credit card wallet for point collectors
What's the strongest transferable points wallet you can muster with just a $250 budget for annual fees? Will Greg or Nick come up with...
Doing New Zealand with points
Fresh off the plane from New Zealand, Greg shares highlights from his trip Down Under and we discuss the best ways to get to...
Elite Treats: the best elite benefits in the business
Airline, hotel, and rental car programs treat their best customers to the highest level of recognition. Are the perks worth your loyalty? Which elite...
What was the 2022 Deal of the Year?
All year long we have written about great deals -- from hot credit card bonuses to award alert messages, stacking opportunities, ways to earn...
American Airlines takes elite gaming to the next level
The newly revamped AAdvantage Loyalty Points program seems to be designed with an eye toward gamification. Gone are the days when George Clooney's character...
Airline loyalty shakeup: Big news from Aeroplan, British Airways, JetBlue and more
Clearly, all of the airline loyalty programs got the memo that the week of December 5th was the week to release big developments: between...
