On today's Frequent Miler on the Air, we look at 2 cards offering 5 free nights, we recall the 5 ways we've been Bonvoyed recently, and we announce the 2025 Frequent Miler team challenge!
(01:41) - We learn how to pronounce Dugroz
(02:53) - "...any tools or shortcuts you use to quickly size up a biz class product without opening 6 tabs and a YouTube black hole? I know equipment swaps happen, but I’d love to avoid turning every redemption into a minor research thesis."
(09:05) - Best Offers Card Exploration Tool (Beta)
Try out our card exploration tool here.
(11:30) - 5 free night offers from Chase
See how we value free night certificates here.
(16:36) - Capital One Shopping pulls even more gift card redemption options
(20:16) - Venture X (& Venture X Business Card): lounge access changes for additional cardholders & primary cardholder guests
(26:50) - Iberia devaluation: Business class between US & Europe now starting at 40,500 miles one way (previously, 34K for off-peak)
(28:08) - Citi replaces Rewards+ card with new Strata card (not to be confused with the Strata Premiere)
(29:51) - United Excursionist Perk killed off
(31:57) - You can still upgrade to Emirates first class without elite status
(33:37) - Tim published: How to book EVA Air Infinity MileageLands awards (for multiple people)
(35:12) - Earn Hyatt bonus points when using Peloton during stays
(37:01) - JetBlue / United partnership, some details announced
(39:26) - What are IHG points worth?
Main Event: Announcing the 100K Vacay team Challenge!
(44:26) - Compete to see who can book the most amazing 100,000 point vacation
(44:55) - The 100K Benchmark Trip
(46:42) - Three challengers, each with 100,000 points from a different currency
(48:25) - Two Judges
(49:21) - $1,000 cash budget
(50:49) - Rules
(57:11) - Who will win? (strengths and weaknesses)
(1:11:18) - Are the no preset spending limit cards actually more restrictive than the standard cards with credit limits?
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Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder
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