In today's podcast episode, Kathy tells us why the Frequent Miler team challenges are her favorite time of the year, and we discuss how transfer bonuses have already changed the 100K Vacay game.
Giant Mailbag
(01:50) - Two listeners share their experiences with the recent cancellation of the Honolulu to Boston route through Hawaiian Airlines.
(09:11) - One listener tells us the annual challenge is her favorite time of the year...
JetBlue 25/25 Update
(11:33) - Nick and his family have 20+ destinations
Card News
(16:55) - Updated guide to ultra-premium credit card travel protections
Mattress Running the Numbers
(23:52) - Rovemiles promo
Bonvoyed
(31:07) - Bummer: Alaska losing award partnerships with LATAM and Singapore on 10/1
(33:40) - Avios transfers between British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus are suspended
Awards, Points, and More
(37:32) - Bilt status match to Virgin Voyages
(40:00) - GHA Discovery (hotel program) status match from many hotel/airline/cruise programs: https://frequentmiler.com/gha-discovery-hotel-program-status-match-from-many-hotel-airline-cruise-programs/
Main Event: 100K Vacay: Resetting the odds due to transfer bonuses
(45:12) - Challenge overview
(50:02) - 100K Vacay Schedule announced
(57:15) - Original Odds (without knowing about transfer bonuses): 1. Tim, 2. Stephen, 3. Nick
(1:01:42) - Planning Phase Transfer Bonuses
(1:29:46) - Original prediction: (re: Nick) I can almost guarantee that he’s going to make some 100K magic happen in a way that no one can predict. Despite the odds, I’m betting Nick will take home the crown. What's the new prediction?
Question of the Week
(1:36:53) - Should we change the RRV for Alaska and Chase based on the things they've recently lost?
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Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder
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