In today's episode of the Frequent Miler on the Air podcast, we'll talk about the Bilt card 2.0 that's coming, we'll reveal a trick for finding Air France award availability, and talk about 5 ways to super-stack your hotel bookings.

(01:08) - Air France Availability on JAL searching tip

(06:09) - Bilt card 2.0 (replaces current Bilt card)

(08:21) - Citi now allows product changing via online Chat

(09:53) - United debit card now live (Read more about the United debit card here)

(14:50) - Insane Capital One Shopping 70% back at TripAdvisor (airport transfers Bora Bora, lights viewing, considered a couple of $900 private boat tours with 70% back!).

Read more about this here.

(22:28) - Aeroplan is bringing back points expiration on 11/30/26

(23:43) - Problems combining Chase Ultimate Rewards points keep spreading

Read more about this here.

(28:28) - Rove Miles adds Lufthansa Miles & More as a transfer partner

(30:55) - Choice Privileges revamping rewards program in early 2026

(33:16) - Credit card portals + coupons

(35:05) - Capital One Shopping loop

(37:54) - Super Stack

(41:11) - Rove Miles

(45:17) - The Intercontinental Ambassador Weekend Trick

(50:51) - Read more about this here.

(51:41) - When you have multiple Fine Hotels + Resorts® credits, can you book more than one room, and how?

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Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder

You have until the end of the year to earn the number of elite nights required for the elite level you're aiming for, so it's time to start thinking strategically!

(00:58) - Which status levels are worth targeting?

Read more about which Marriott elite benefits apply and when here.

(03:23) - Shortcuts (You can read more about this here.)

(05:11) - Learn more about Marriott credit card eligibility here.

(08:42) - Nick's plan

(12:25) - Greg's plan

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Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder

In this episode of Frequent Miler on the Air, we'll reveal a trick for booking 2 people at single-person award rates, Wyndham & Vacasa are breaking up and breaking our hearts, and we'll talk about how to triple dip towards thousands of dollars in credits.

(01:11) - Our listener uses a second browser to grab two seats at a low price...

(04:56) - Wells Fargo Autograph & Autograph Journey: Transfer 1 to 1 to JetBlue

(07:49) - PSA: Grandfathered Sapphire Reserve cardholders (pre June 23): start using your new coupons. (Read more about this here)

(08:58) - Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select card has a limited-time Turo benefit; $30 per rental, up to $180 in the next 12 months

(11:47) - Hilton makes their crappy promo slightly less crappy

(14:41) - Hyatt: Earn 3K bonus points per night at Hyatt Vacation Club properties

(Read more about this here)

Caution: Resort fees are NOT waived for Globalists at Hyatt Vacation Club properties

(Read more about this here)

(20:07) - T-Mobile ends autopay discount workaround for credit cards (re: Biz Plat $10/mo credit) (Read more about this here)

(24:22) - Increased Air France / KLM Flying Blue taxes and fees ($489 one-way departing Paris)

(Read more about this here)

(26:40) - Wyndham/Vacasa ending

Read more about this here: https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-rewards-vacasa-partnership-ends-december-1st/

(33:46) - Double dip vs Triple dip vs Trip dip variation

(38:14) - When cancelling/downgrading, the annual fee may be refunded/waived depending on when you cancel or downgrade:

(41:20) - Read more here: https://www.doctorofcredit.com/annual-fee-refund-rules-for-each-card-issuer/)

(41:40) - Amex Consumer Platinum examples...

(44:02) - Coupons are not really worth face value

(47:45) - Chase Sapphire Reserve examples...

(50:30) - Citi Strata Elite examples...

(54:37) - Delta SkyMiles® Platinum examples...

(58:32) - Is there still value in keeping the Bilt credit card?

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Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder

Back in June, Chase introduced the new Chase Sapphire Reserve® card with a higher annual fee. Our initial reactions were mixed and a little disappointed because the card was no longer a no-brainer, broadly applicable card in our view. Now that we've had some time, has our opinion changed?

(01:53) - High-level view of the card updates

(04:15) - Initially, Greg felt like this card would work for him, but not for the casual cardholder. Does he still feel that way?

(10:53) - How does Nick feel about it?

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Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads

As it nears the end of the year, it's time to assess Hyatt elite progress. In today's Frequent Miler on the air podcast episode, we'll focus on how to bridge the gap to the next level of Hyatt status. But we'll also talk about United & JetBlue tying their knot tighter, and how Wyndham's crappy coupon book doesn't add up.

(01:21) - "We just wanted to say how much we have enjoyed the 100K Vacay challenge..."

(04:42) - Hawaiian card's $100 annual companion discounts & 50% companion discounts now redeemable on Alaska flights. Learn more about this here.

(07:53) - Citi launches new $350 American Airlines AAdvantage Globe credit card, which you can read more about here.

(09:13) - United Debit Card Coming (to join SouthWest & Wyndham debit cards)

(13:40) - American Express Business Gold® adds $150 Squarespace Credit

(15:27) - Wyndham Rewards Insider (More about it here)

(17:22) - Wyndham's Bad Math

(21:21) - United & JetBlue: Now reciprocal earn & burn is live

(34:18) - JetBlue Mosaic changes (Learn more about them here)

(40:35) - Bilt Rewards updates

(44:34) - Learn more about Bilt's doing away with Milestone Rewards, which you can read about here.

(47:45) - Chase offering 25% transfer bonus to Southwest through Nov 6

(50:23) - Why we care

(53:32) - Elite levels and Milestones

(1:09:00) - Shortcuts

(1:13:50) - Learn more about World of Hyatt adding double elite nights to welcome offer here: https://frequentmiler.com/world-of-hyatt-credit-card-temporarily-adds-extra-elite-credit-to-offer/

(1:16:33) - Stack with other promos. Ex: Earn 3x Hyatt points on 2+ night stays for 90 days after registration (targeted) (Learn more about this here: https://frequentmiler.com/earn-3x-hyatt-points-on-2-night-stays-targeted/)

(1:20:29) - Nick's plans

(1:24:09) - Greg's plans

(1:34:44) - How do you evaluate whether positioning is worth it?

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Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder

Citi is out with a new mid-tier card called the AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® with a $350 annual fee. We expected a lot from this card, but found it ultimately disappointing.

(00:50) - Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® basics

(02:04) - Perks, coupons, and elite boost

(04:44) - Is this the replacement for Barclays $195 Aviator Silver card?

(06:31) - Hear our discussion about the Barclays Aviator Silver card here

(14:15) - Which card is better? (Or which card is for which kind of motivation?)

(18:06) - There are folks earning status through AA hotels - could the Globe card be exciting for those people?

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Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads

On today's Frequent Miler on the Air Podcast we'll discuss how to fly with 1 free human companion and 1 pet companion for a full year, or how to fly with a free human companion for two years, or how to get 350,000 points and elite status for 25 years!

(01:15) - "I wanted to share some insights on the Mesa card based on my experience..."

Learn more about the Mesa Homeonwers card here.

(07:36) - Stephen won both judges' vote and the popular vote!

(09:05) - Tim posted his full itinerary here: 7 nights in London and Norway for 100,000 points: Mountains, fjords and ferries

(10:02) - 5K bonus points for Atmos Summit card waitlisters extended

(11:59) - Citi Strata Elite 100K offer now public ($6K spend required)

Learn more about the Citi Strata Elite offer here.

(13:02) - Alaska tanks the utility of its “Famous Companion Fare”

(16:55) - No notice: Atmos changes award chart for Alaska & Hawaiian flights

Read more about this no-notice change here.

(19:15) - Alaska Atmos to improve earn rates on premium cabin partner bookings

Learn more about this here.

(25:04) - Rove launches Loyalty Eligible hotel stays; earn both Rove Miles & hotel points

Learn more about this here.

And consider signing up for Rove to get 500 free miles here.

(31:53) - United Mile Play offers

Learn more about new targeted United Mile Play offers here.

And read about Nick's recent experience here.

(35:47) - Rakuten: Best Ever 5K Membership Rewards / $50 referral bonus for both sides [Extended to 12/31]

Learn more about this here.

(37:54) - Rumor: Rakuten:Bilt

(39:36) - UseYourCredits: Track coupons, use their handy maps

Learn more about the handy maps here.

(42:18) - Find Preferred Hotels bookable with points (New interactive map!)

Find the interacitive map here.

(45:31) - Buy United miles for 1.36 or 1.44 cents each (or keep your Wyndham points from expiring) [Act fast: Oct 21]

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(00:49) - Background of Frommer's Travel guides and Frommer's Travel Show

(04:25) - What makes Frommer's Travel guides different from other guides and travel websites?

(05:39) - How is AI changing the landscape of travel guides?

(08:01) - Hidden gems with free activities may not get the presence on Google that places with paid activities will

(09:47) - When did Pauline get interested in joining her father's business?

(11:45) - Frommer's NYC 2026 Guide

(13:42) - Dynamic pricing for the city's top attractions

(15:49) - When does a sightseeing pass make sense?

(16:53) - How to get better deals on vacation rentals

(19:30) - Tips for hotel deals

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Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads