Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 545: All American
Lots of news this week about American Airlines, plus MAX 10, a couple crash updates, and more.
Frequent Miler
How to apply for the Strata Elite 100,000 point offer | Coffee Break Ep65 | 7-29-25
Citi’s new $595 card may or may not be right for you, but a 100K bonus is hard to resist, especially now that Citi transfers to AA. The 100K bonus isn’t the only offer out there right now though, so we’ll talk about how to make sure you can apply...
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3 new ways to earn transferable points | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep316 | 7-25-25 | Podcast
In today’s podcast episode, we’ll talk about how JetBlue bonvoyed Nick, how Accor bonvoyed Greg, and finally, two new transferable points programs and a new credit card that allows us to earn transferable points. 3 new ways to earn transferable points Watch the full episode below, or listen on your...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 544: The Last Mile
Can multi-modal transportation ever really take off in the USA? Plus mini-lounges, lots of plane orders, and more Macon.
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Do you lose your points when you cancel your credit card? | Coffee Break Ep64 | 7-22-25 | Podcast
Today, we’ll talk about how to make sure you don’t lose your points when you cancel a credit card. Since this varies by bank or points-type, we’ll discuss tips for each situation. Do you lose your points when you cancel your credit card? Watch the full episode below, or listen...
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Our next all travel card | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep315 | 7-18-25
In this podcast episode, we’ll talk about how Bilt is going cardless (but with more cards). We’ll see how Etihad is making unfavorable decisions, vying for our Bonvoyed of the year “award”, and we’ll talk about which credit card is the best for all kinds of travel expenses (since the...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 543: Some Answers, But Not Enough
The initial accident report from AI 171 is out, and the story it tells is both spooky and incomplete. Plus new planes in Malaysia, new cabins for Virgin, and new ways to visit China, and much more.
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Frequent Miler origin story – Stephen’s story | Coffee Break Ep63 | 7-15-25 | Podcast
We’ve been gradually telling the “origin stories” of each team member in Frequent mIler. Today, we’ll talk about how Stephen came to join Frequent Miler. Frequent Miler origin story – Stephen’s story Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below...
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No longer traveling? How to cash out your transferable points | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep314 | 7-11-25
On this podcast episode, we find out that Turkish has killed their million mile promo, we talk about Ritz card rumors, and we shed some light on how Greg’s uncle can redeem his transferable points for cash. No longer traveling? How to cash out your transferable points Watch the full...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 542: Terrible Decisions
A pilot ends up in jail, another wannabe who probably should. Plus a couple big orders and delivery milestones.
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Straight from the JetBlue Dunkin’ plane…sort of | Coffee Break Ep62 | 7-8-25 | Podcast
On this episode, Greg joined Nick on his attempt to fly the JetBlue Dunkin’ plane for 3 months of Mosaic 1 status and Dunkin’ Boosted status. Straight from the JetBlue Dunkin’ plane…sort of Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps...
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Fly to 6 continents, earn 1 million miles | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep313 | 7-4-25
In today’s Frequent Miler on the Air episode, Greg bypasses 5/24, Nick flies a donut plane towards earning status and 350,000 miles, and we run the numbers on Turkish’s million mile promo. Main Event: fly to 6 continents, earn 1 million miles Watch the full episode below, or listen on...
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DLD 541: Planes, Politics, Partnerships, and PDX
Partnerships come and go, as do new routes and competition. Plus, what makes an airport better than others?
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Chase Points Boosts explained & evaluated | Coffee Break Ep61 | 7-1-25
What are “Chase points boosts”? In this episode, we’ll explain and evaluate this new feature for hotel and flight bookings through Chase Travel℠. Coffee Break: Chase Points Boosts explained & evaluated Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below to navigate...
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JetBlue’s 25 year 350,000 point mileage run | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep312 | 6-27-25 | Podcast
JetBlue is offering 350,000 points plus 25 years of elite status if you fly JetBlue to 25 destinations before the end of the year. Today we’ll look at that promotion a little more closely, but we’ll also hear from a “nerdy dad”, and will hear about some crazy credit card...