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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 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.
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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.
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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...
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DLD 535: Two Billboards Outside New Haven, Connecticut
Usually we're talking about lawsuits, not actively involved in them. Plus, seating shifts and ATC and maybe another airline financial collapse.
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DLD 527: Power Up!
Got power? That's usually not an issue for airlines and airports, but this week is different.
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DLD 525: Hip to be Square
Which cards to cancel and where to fly? We've got Ed from Miles To Go on the show this week to help answer those questions and lots more.
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DLD 521: Far-flung Frontiers
Which new markets make sense? Both long-haul and short-haul are seeing some interesting changes.
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DLD 520: It just sucks
Last week was decidedly bad for aviation in many ways. Ugh.
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Up to 4% Back Everywhere: US Bank’s Smartly Card | Card Talk Ep10 | 12-19-24 | Podcast
Us Bank’s Smartly Visa Signature card has no annual fee but also no welcome bonus. Even so, because of a benefit from their savings account which can increase earnings on the card, it’s worth a discussion on today’s Card Talk episode. Watch the full episode below, or listen on your...
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DLD 514: Hub Plays: Alaska’s Long, Southwest’s Short
Two very interesting and very different sets of route announcements caught our attention this week. Plus premium seats and lots more.
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DLD 513: We Try Harder(ish)
Is it finally time for some passenger rights in the USA? And why does air travel feel more unbundled than ever, in every class of travel?
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Predicting the next credit card collectibles | Coffee Break Ep35 | 12-3-24 | Podcast
There are credit cards out there which are not available new, but are still supported for those who already have them. In this episode, we have a prediction about a few cards that will soon be this kind of “collectible” card. Watch the full episode below, or listen on your...
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DLD 505: Cream of the Crap or Cream of the Crop?
An interesting CEO panel discussion at a trade show?!? It finally happened last week. Plus new routes and lots more.
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DLD 504: Reading the fine print
Details matter, and a few of this week's topics dig in to that fine print.