Frequent Miler on the Air
Earn miles without flying. Frequent Miler is all about getting the most out of the loyalty game. You can easily earn hundreds of thousands of points and miles without traveling, then learn how to use those points towards luxury travel. In this podcast, Frequent Miler founder Greg, and senior author Nick debate current topics in the points & miles world.
Episodes
JetBlue has announced some big changes to its Premier Mastercard, which was previously a real bummer of a card. So when these changes come in "the spring", will they make the card better, and worth that $499 annual fee?
JetBlue Polishes its Premium Premier Mastercard
(01:00) - New benefits coming to this card
Read more about the card changes here: https://frequentmiler.com/the-jetblue-premier-card-might-finally-become-worth-a...
What are some unusual cards you find yourself using? What are your least favorite airline websites? Which dead cards do you miss the most? We answered these questions and more on the Ask Us Anything hosted live on YouTube on April 8th, 2026.
(01:10) - What are some unusual cards you find yourself using?
(08:27) - Did the FM team partake in the British Airways shopping portal promotion for 250x Avios at Kate Spade? I think it’s a run...
In this podcast episode, we'll talk about how Rakuten doubles select credit card signup bonuses, JetBlue polishes its previously lackluster Premier card, and how to avoid paying those increasing checked bag fees.
Giant Mailbag
(00:58) - Rick asks about EU regulation 261
Read our post, "$700 richer: My easy UK261 claim experience with United Airlines" here
Card News
(04:09) - JetBlue Premier Mastercard ($499)
Airlines partner up into alliances (oneworld, Star Alliance, and Sky Team), which usually means you can use the miles from one program to book with one of its partners. We'll talk about the best programs within each alliance.
Coffee Bre...
In this episode, we'll talk about how United credit cards make United miles more valuable, how Southwest discount codes make Southwest points more valuable, and we'll take you on a ride through a classic card show discussing credit card "co...
In today's podcast episode, we'll talk about who we would want to buy JetBlue, how Amex missed the mark with its new business card, and the key to preserving our loyalty if Hyatt "mile-stone-ifies" elite benefits.
Giant Mailbag
(02:16) - Adam: Why does the Aviator Silver card list as $199 annual fee on other sites across the internet, except for yours?
Learn more about the Aviator Silver card here
Card News
(04:33) - N...
For many years, Chase (and later Bilt) was the only transferable points program with valuable hotel options. Namely: Hyatt. But Citi changed that with Choice and I Prefer, offering high transfer rates that made these transfers worth while.
(02:07) - Hyatt's announced award changes seemed to cement Ci...
In today's podcast episode, we'll share 3 ways to improve your Google Wallet, we'll see how Marriott Bonvoyed us again, and Nick will explain how he would spend $115K.
Giant Mailbag
(01:24) - Mark shares how to arrange the card order in Google Wallet
(03:30) - Rick & Heather share another way to arrange cards in Google Wallet
(03:55) - Raj shares a way to set a card as default, and customize the nickname of a card on Googl...
There is no single right answer as to what points are worth. With most points, the value depends upon how the points are used. It's often possible to get great value or very poor value from the same types of points. But in this podcast episode, we'll talk about how a "reasonable redemption value" can help you assess the value of your miles and points.
(01:20) - How can you evaluate credit card welcome offers without an idea of what ...
In today's podcast episode, we see that Marriott tops off their top-offs, Aviator Silver cards become unique collectibles, and we'll talk about the best ways to earn and redeem Rove Miles.
Giant Mailbag
(01:07) - Diana shares some thoughts regarding a recent podcast episode, Speed up US entry with Mobile Passport Control | Coffee Break Ep96 | 3-10-26
See the Coffee Break Ep96 here.
Card News
(03:34) - Barclays Aviator ...
For years, Nick has always used the free Mobile Passport Control app for speedy re-entry into the country instead of Global Entry. In today's episode, we'll talk about this free alternative to Global Entry.
(00:18) - Mobile passport control is super easy and free
(05:37) - Where can it be used
(06:30) - Global Entry has advantages, though
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What would you suggest if your P2 (partner, or "player two") is very reluctant? Which Hyatts will you be book before the award chart changes? We answered these questions and more on the Ask Us Anything hosted live on YouTube on March 4th, 2026
(02:10) - What specific Hyatt properties have you booked/will you be booking before the upcoming award chart changes?
(12:17) - How did you guys learn about HOW to find good flights to book wit...
In this episode, we'll talk about the tools that can help you earn more rewards, organize your points & rewards, and spend your points wisely.
Learn more about the tools we use here
(01:52) - General / Misc Tools
(25:57) - Flight Trip Planning
(39:23) - Hotel Trip Planning
(45:31) - Car Rentals
(50:28) - Trains
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Choice Privileges is a hotel chain with brands like Clarion, Comfort Inn, Quality Inn, Radisson Americas etc. In today's podcast, we'll talk about the pros and cons of this program.
You can find our Choice Privileges complete guide here.
Choice Privileges Pros and Cons
Pros / items of interest...
(01:37) - Earn elite status through credit card spend thanks to an update in early 2026.
(05:59) - (Somewhat) fixed award chart
(07:...
In today's podcast episode, we'll talk about stacking dining credits, give a caution about
gifting Marriott free night certificates, and will resurrect expired Southwest credits.
Crazy Thing
(00:57) - Southwest shows different seatmap availability to different passengers
Read more about Nick's experience with Southwest's assigned seating here
Awards, Points, and More
(04:10) - Alaska Vacations adds discounts, VIP perks ...
Hyatt announced some changes that will come into effect before the end of May. This will include a brand new award chart that splits the 8 categories into 5 pricing bands. You can read more about the new Hyatt overhauls here.
(00:51) - New award chart
(05:28) - Hyatt intends to maintain value and maintain an award chart
(17:24) - Bright spots
(27:08) - Does this change how we view our Hyatt points?
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Virgin Atlantic Rewards and Virgin Red both earn Virgin Atlantic points. Now through February 28th, Chase has a 40% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic, so in this episode, we'll talk about some of the best uses of these points.
Best uses for Virgin points
(00:36) - Read more about the 40% bonus from Chase to Virgin Atlantic here
(02:07) - Fly Delta economy
(03:52) - Fly Virgin Atlantic
(07:09) - Fly SAS
(08:17) - Fly LATAM
(11:35...
In this episode, we'll talk about how Chase wants you to stay Calm and give a WHOOP, we'll talk about how Bank of America wants you to be a millionaire, and how United wants you to get its credit cards.
Giant Mailbag
(00:45) - Doug: Parking at a Bilt Neighborhood Parking garage on Hyatt award stay
Card News
(03:15) - It may be possible to product change US Bank Altitude Reserve
Fine Hotels + Resorts® and The Edit by Chase Travel℠ are hotel programs offered by American Express and Chase, which offer a similar array of perks. But that doesn't mean there aren't significant differences. Greg discusses a recent stay where he used both of these back-to-back.
Fine Hotels + Resorts® vs The Edit by Chase Travel℠
(00:40) - Read more here
(00:55) - On paper, Fine Hotels + Resorts® is better in most ways
(02:20)...
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