What’s the single best card for your “player two”? | Ask us Anything Ep87 | 6-3-26

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How has SAS Eurobonus award availability been in the months since the Million Mile Madness challenge? What’s the single best card for your “player two”? We answered these questions and more on the Ask Us Anything hosted live on YouTube on June 3rd, 2026.

What’s the single best card for your “player two”? |

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(00:38) – How many backup flights do you have booked at any one time, and how many fees does that incur?

(04:43) – Has Greg tried/considered applying for a Discover card as a way to get “in” with Capital One since he has been unable to get approved for Capital One cards in the past?

(06:05) – ​How has SAS Eurobonus award availability been in the months since the Million Mile Madness challenge? Any regrets?

Learn more about the Million Mile Madness challenge here.

(09:15) – ​​Given all the hotel devaluations which now includes Hyatt, which hotel points would you recommend accumulating? Seems every chain wants lots of points for a room.

Learn about the decreased Hilton point value here

(16:01) – What’s a single best card for “P2” (player two)?

(23:24) – Should Chase Rapid Reward credit card holders EVER book something above Choice fares if you don’t care about the multiplier?

(26:11) – How do you redeem Bilt cash for grub hub, walgreens and the $25 dining?

(32:47) – Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card annual fee just posted today but still haven’t received the free night certificate. I was planning to downgrade to surpass, when can I expect it, if it takes more than 30 days will I still get annual fee refund?

(34:36) – ​​I want to fly Cathay Pacific First Class between Chicago and Hong Kong, either way or both works. I’m extremely flexible and can probably come up with enough points in any currency. How do I find it?

Find our “Which award search tool is best?” resource here

(36:57) – ​I’m applying for my first mortgage soon. While my credit score is fine, I’m a bit worried about having to explain my long laundry list of credit card accounts thanks to this crazy hobby. Should I be?

(41:24) – ​​So what are your favorite choices for virtually undiscovered islands similar to Koh Kood that lack the crowds but still have things to do

(50:38) – What airline programs should be avoided due to poor customer service? I try to book when flights come out, which means there are often schedule changes that can be a problem/opportunity.

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Music Credit – “swappin’ back n’ forth” by up @ night

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“Just ask me first” … that is the ultimate ‘card’ for P2. Bah!

Lon

Love this answer!