Frequent Miler
Loyalty Point Changing Fortunes | Coffee Break Ep49 | 3-18-25
In this episode we talk about the airline rewards programs and hotel rewards programs that seem to be changing in value. Some of them are going up in value and some are going down. Coffee Break: Loyalty Point Changing Fortunes Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite...
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Best uses for Bilt points | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep297 | 3-14-25
Bilt Rewards is a program that became famous for giving you rewards for your rent payments, but these days there are many ways to earn Bilt rewards. In this episode, we’ll pay special attention to how you might want to use your Bilt points. Main Event: Best uses for Bilt...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
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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Southwest takes the luv out of flying | Coffee Break Ep48 | 3-11-25
Starting May 28 of this year, Southwest will be making some major changes to the things we’ve known and loved. For example Most people will be losing free checked bags on Southwest starting May 28 of this year, they’ll be introducing basic economy, flight credits will now expire (after 6-12...
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The 5 Best Award Search Tools | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep296 | 3-7-25
In today’s episode we’ll talk about how American Airlines out-crazies Citi, Southwest out-bonvoys Marriott, and we’ll talk about what we think are the 5 best award search tools that make it much easier to find those coveted awards. Main Event: The 5 Best Award Search Tools Watch the full episode...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 524: TO/GA
Another close call, and a lot to consider as new orders and new routes come online.
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Predicting the Refreshed Platinum Card | Coffee Break Ep47 | 3-4-25 | Podcast
Word on the street is the Amex Platinum card is going to be “refreshed” which may mean new benefits, new cost, new rebates, and more. In this episode, we’ll make some predictions about what we might see. Coffee Break: Predicting the Refreshed Platinum Card Watch the full episode below, or...
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How we use our Hilton credit card perks | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep295 | 2-28-25 | Podcast
Hilton credit cards come loaded with perks that CAN BE worth more than the card’s annual fee IF you use them well. On today’s show, we discuss how we use these credits. Main Event: How we use our Hilton credit card perks Watch the full episode below, or listen on...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 523: Thanks, I hate it
New seats, nicer hotels, and crazy photos from a diversion are three of the five bullet points we talk about in this week's show.
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How Greg uses his Delta Platinum credit card perks | Coffee Break Ep46 | 2-25-25 | Podcast
With a $350 annual fee, the Delta Platinum credit card is not cheap. But like most of these more expensive cards, it comes with perks and credits that help off-set that cost. Since Greg has this card, we’ll find out how he makes use of these various perks and credits....
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How we use our Amex Platinum coupon book credits | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep294 | 2-21-25
On this week’s episode, we talk about our Capital One mistake, how Uber has tried to “Bonvoy” us, and the many ways we use our Platinum credit card credits. FM OTA: How we use our Amex Platinum coupon book credits You can click the timestamps below to navigate directly to...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 522: Helo Hold
Another rough week for aviation in many ways. And plenty of concerns about what lays ahead.
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How we use our Amex Gold Card coupon credits | Coffee Break Ep45 | 2-14-25 | Podcast
The American Express Gold Card has a $325 annual fee, but it offers up to $424 of value in credits. Here we’ll talk about how we make sure to put those credits to use. Read more about maximizing American Express credit card rebates and credits here. Coffee Break: How we...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
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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Capital One: Get more for your Double Miles | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep293 | 2-7-25 | Podcast
On today’s episode the fellas chat about how to get the Southwest Companion Pass with just one card, whether or not your Marriott points just became more valuable, and how to get great value out of Capital One miles. Main Event: Capital One: Get more for your Double Miles You...