Will the points game survive? | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep359 | 5-22-26

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As more and more people get into the points & miles game, we’re seeing an acceleration of devaluations. Opportunities to earn points disappear. Point prices go up. Transfer ratios go down. Is this the beginning of the end?

Will the points game survive?

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(00:46) – Gil has a warning story about being Bonvoyed by Bonvoy… Boundless

Main Event: Will the points game survive?

(06:28) – Devaluations keep hitting

(14:14) – Positive trends that we’re seeing at the time of this recording (May 1 2026).

(15:15) – Doing this for 15 years

(17:37) – Enjoying elite status

(21:10) – Earning points getting easier

(27:54) – New opportunities to earn transferable points keep appearing

(29:00) – Point transfer opportunities are often increasing

(30:26) – Using points sometimes improves

(31:28) – Airlines

(38:37) – Hotels

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Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder

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Alex

Bloggers became greedy by posting it on evert corner

Jack

Change your statement closing date to just before the end of the month.