Frequent Miler
Preparing for the Sapphire Reserve® 10/26 transition | Coffee Break Ep69 | 9-2-25 | Podcast
Back in June, Chase released an updated version of the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card. Those who already had the card before that date found themselves in a sort of limbo with the old features of the card, and with new features set to trigger on October 26th. If that’s you,...
Frequent Miler
American Airlines AAdvantage vs Alaska Atmos | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep321 | 8-29-25 | Podcast
In this podcast episode, we’ll talk about Frontier’s Million Mile Match, we’ll get tripped up by The Seattle Seahawks 12s, and we’ll debate which loyalty program is better: American Airlines’ AAdvantage program or Alaska’s Atmos program. AAdvantage vs Alaska Atmos Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 549: Into the Atmos-phere
It is new. It is shiny. Of course Atmos dominated this week's show. Fortunately, we also got some other bits in.
Frequent Miler
Alaska’s intriguing premium rewards card | Coffee Break Ep68 | 8-26-25
Alaska’s out with a new premium card: The Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® Card. In today’s podcast episode, we’ll talk about what we like and dislike about it (and if we like it enough to apply ourselves). Alaska’s intriguing premium rewards card Watch the full episode below, or listen on...
Frequent Miler
7 Big Atmos Oddities (Alaska’s new rewards program) | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep320 | 8-22-25 | Podcast
In today’s podcast episode, we unlock the LifeMiles mystery, look at Etihad’s magical mystery refund policy, and examine 7 surprising oddities of Alaska’s new rewards program, “Atmos”. 7 Big Atmos Oddities (Alaska’s new rewards program) Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 548: From Addis to ZorkFest
Strikes and travel tales and routes, oh my! With special guest Michael Trager from TravelZork.
Frequent Miler
$900 Platinum card. Worth it? | Coffee Break Ep67 | 8-19-25
Another day, another premium credit card is making changes – this time, we’ve heard rumors that the Amex Platinum and Amex Business Platinum cards are both getting increased annual fees and other changes. $900 Platinum card. Worth it? Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform....
Frequent Miler
Greg’s Guest Appearance with Chris Hutchins: Top Airline & Hotel Transfer Partners to Maximize Your Points
Greg recently had the opportunity to appear on Chris Hutchins’ podcast, where he chatted about why we value transferable points so highly, and which airline and hotel partners might get you the best value for those points. You can watch the conversation here, or click the timestamps below to navigate...
Frequent Miler
Greg’s Guest Appearance on Point Me To First Class: What Credit Card Points Are Really Worth in 2025
On July 28, Greg appeared on the Point Me to First Class podcast with Devon Gimbel to chat about how to value your points and miles. You can catch the whole episode here, or read a quick summary of the discussion below. Here’s what you’ll find in the episode. (These...
Frequent Miler
Marriott’s rumored business cards | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep319 | 8-15-25
In today’s podcast episode, we’ll talk about whether or not Hertz will put Nick in jail, how Greg’s British Airways flight was saved by Delta, and Marriott’s “Brilliant” potential new business card line-up. Marriott’s rumored business cards Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 547: Around the World and Back Again
Stephan and Fozz are headed around the world this week, with plenty of hijinks along the way.
Frequent Miler
The Rental Car Game | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep318 | 8-8-25 | Podcast
On today’s podcast episode, we’ll talk about Bonvoying Barclays, we’ll discuss which Premium cards are keepers, then we’ll share everything we know about car rentals. The Rental Car Game Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below to navigate directly...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 546: Premium Power
Where's the premium demand? And will it stick around forever? Plus booking shenanigans and a hunting delay.
Frequent Miler
Will AA devalue now that Citi transfers to AA? | Coffee Break Ep66 | 8-5-25
Citi now offers a way to transfer points 1 to 1 to American Airlines, which has many predicting an AA devaluation is on the horizon. In this podcast episode, we’ll discuss this concern. Will AA devalue now that Citi transfers to AA? Watch the full episode below, or listen on...
Frequent Miler
Citi Strata Elite: the good, bad, and ugly | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep317 | 8-1-25
In this podcast episode, we’ll talk about how US Bank is bonvoying grandfathers and US Bank’s plans to add transfer partners. We’ll also talk about who the Citi Strata Elite card is good for. Citi Strata Elite: the good, bad, and ugly Watch the full episode below, or listen on...