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Favorite travel gear from the Giant Mailbag | Coffee Break Ep72 | 9-30-25 | Podcast
In a recent episode, Greg and Nick talked about their favorite travel gear. In this episode, we’re featuring all the cool travel gear we learned about from all of you in your responses to that episode! (Listen to that episode here: Our favorite travel gear | Ep323 | 9-12-25) Favorite travel...
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Sweet-spot awards courtesy of Japan Airlines | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep325 | 9-26-25
In this episode, we’ll talk about how Citi is showering us with transfer bonuses, then we’ll talk about the incredible uses for Japan Airlines miles. Now that Capital One is making transfers available to Japan Airlines (in addition to Bilt, which has already been offering this), it’s worth talking about...
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DLD 553: Too good to be true
As an airline trims meals for being too popular with passengers we’re pondering the cyclical nature of inflight products, and if there’s ever a reason to believe things will stabilize. Also in this episode: BA makes cuts to Club Europe meals because the product “is so popular” New SAN terminal Foreign arrivals to US...
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Capital One wins the coupon book wars by not playing | Coffee Break Ep71 | 9-23-25
We find the coupon book trend fairly tedious and frustrating, but we’ve had to admit that American Express has sort of won this game by offering “coupons” and perks that are actually compelling. But since many of us don’t really like the coupon book approach at all, does that make...
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The $895 Platinum Card: Shockingly Compelling | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep324 | 9-19-25
In today’s episode, we’ll talk about the secret to a happy points & miles marriage, chasing “The Infatuation” credits, Hilton’s 250K devaluation, and everything you need to know about the refreshed $895 Platinum cards: (Including The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express). We...
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DLD 552: Fuming mad!
Unwinding joint operations is not easy, but it must happen thanks to a DOT ruling. Plus fumes in the cabin, a hilariously low fine and some questionable funding in play. Also in this episode: Delta/Aeromexico antitrust immunity officially killed JetBlue and Breeze chipping at FLL Lufthansa Group centralizing more Boeing fine for Alaska plug blowout...
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Best credit card for gas spend | Coffee Break Ep70 | 9-16-25
When you’re at the gas station filling up, which credit card should you be using for that purchase? We used to value Wyndham points around 1 cent each, which made the Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card, which earned 8 points per dollar at gas stations, a clear winner. But recent...
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Wynn’s Value Moves, Resorts World Backtracks, $5 Strip Beers & Planet Hollywood’s New Patio Rooms!
MTM Vegas Sep 16, 2025 Consider joining our Vegas Patreon to get the weekly exclusive MtM Vegas after show! You can also listen to this episode as a podcast. Learn more here.  Today’s MtM Vegas Video This week we saw a number of new deals as Vegas makes more of a value play going...
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Chase Ink Goodness, Amex Plat Wait or Apply, Online Passport Data Point & Grab A Companion Pass Now?
MTM Travel – Southwest 100K Ending 2025 This week as we are getting ready for the Amex Platinum refresh we ponder whether you should pick up a new Business Platinum before the changes take effect. We also discuss: the new 90K Chase Ink bonuses, when you should grab the 100K Southwest...
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Greg’s Guest Appearance on The Frommer’s Travel Show: Smart, Not Too Complex, Strategies for Earning Free Travel
On September 7th, Greg appeared on The Frommer’s Travel Show podcast with Pauline Frommer to discuss a few quick strategies for free travel. You can catch the whole episode here, or read a quick summary of the discussion below. (02:00) – Do you need a certain mindset or skillset to handle miles...
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Our favorite travel gear | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep323 | 9-12-25
In today’s podcast episode, we’re sharing our favorite travel gear (like Nick’s Japanese nail clippers), and we’ll explain why a UK power adapter is especially useful, and why we carry backpacks in our backpacks. Our favorite travel gear Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can...
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DLD 551: Shaking things up
Routes and partnerships slashed in some areas, while others focus on innovation. Plus Spanish airports fight back against Ryanair and lots more. Also in this episode: Properly pronouncing Bangor More Spirit bankruptcy bits WestJet Boeing order Singapore/Alaska partnership ends Alaska to KEF United boosting TLV service DOT rolling back consumer protections Dorkfest/SpotLAX For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content,...
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Divisive Las Vegas Ad, Bazaar Meat Returns, Bad Q4 Hotel Prices, Circa’s Big Contests & $12 Candy?
MTM Vegas Consider joining our Vegas Patreon to get the weekly exclusive MtM Vegas after show! You can also listen to this episode as a podcast. Learn more here.  Today’s MtM Vegas Video This week the LVCVA came out with a blockbuster ad campaign meant to draw more visitors to Las Vegas. With a...
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100K Vacay: Resetting the odds due to transfer bonuses | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep322 | 9-5-25 | Podcast
In today’s podcast episode, Kathy tells us why the Frequent Miler team challenges are her favorite time of the year, and we discuss how transfer bonuses have already changed the 100K Vacay game. 100K Vacay: Resetting the odds due to transfer bonuses Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite...
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DLD 550: Chapter 22 – A New Hope
Spirit Airlines is back in bankruptcy court, once again planning a restructuring in hopes of finding profitability. Can it shrink to success?? Also in this episode: Korean’s Boeing “Order” Qantas plans more A321XLRs Brussels Airlines A320neo boost BUR New Terminal Southwest to SXM For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including: Lufthansa finally gets the Allegris...