In this episode, we'll talk about Virgin's double-or-nothing bad math promo, how to fly to Europe for 88 miles, and how to earn more rewards while charitably giving.

(00:56) - A fun story about Mariner tickets from a Capital One deal where the seats were almost too good.

Read more about Capital One Cardholder Exclusives Major League Baseball tickets here

(04:56) - Venture X offers. Learn more about the Capital One Venture X Business Card here

(08:48) - Learn more about Melio here

(09:34) - Learn how to pay taxes via credit card here

(10:07) - Learn more about the Capital One Venture X Rewards Card

(11:47) - Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card and Ink Business Cash® Credit Card have added some concerning language to terms in the application flow

Learn more about the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card here (https://frequentmiler.com/CIBU/#Goto), and the Ink Business Cash® Credit Card here (https://frequentmiler.com/CIC/#Goto).

(15:19) - Chase offers Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card & Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ Card cardholders 1.5cpp for Apple products through Dec 7

(16:18) - Read more about Virgin's shopping portal here: https://frequentmiler.com/virgins-shopping-portal-is-using-wyndham-math-for-its-double-points-promo/

(19:14) - SAS Devaluation

(22:53) - Wyndham gifting elite status bump or 5x rewards through the end of the year

(Learn more about this Wyndham elite status bump here: https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-giving-status-upgrade-for-all-members-or-50x-earnings-for-existing-diamond-members/)

(24:22) - Air France calendar now includes partners

(25:49) - Lufthansa Miles & More: economy flights to Europe for 88 miles + ~$200

(27:03) - Consider using our Rove link here: frequentmiler.com/rovemiles/

(30:21) - Jetblue 25/25 tracker (read more about the Jetblue 25/25 tracker here: https://frequentmiler.com/jetblue-has-added-a-25-for-25-progress-tracker-see-where-you-stand/)

(33:27) - Greg's experience canceling a Preferred Hotel booked with/ Choice

(38:47) - (Targeted) Capital One Shopping offering up to 25.5% cashback on British Airways flights (read more about this targeted offer here:...

How often do you fly to earn points & miles? Do you chase status with an airline you don't intend to fly, with the intention of later matching to another airline? We answered these and many other questions on the Ask Us Anything hosted live on YouTube on November 5th, 2025.

(06:10) - ​​How many annual fees do each of you pay a year, and how often do you fly to earn points & miles?

(15:08) - ​​Hi, after the devaluation of the Wyndham Vacasa relationship, is there any more value left in hanging on to the Business Earner card?

(18:36) - What are the FM team's thoughts on the Atmos summit card? Sustainable?

(22:43) - Do you chase status with an airline you don't intend to fly, with the intention of later matching to another airline? Any opportunities like this that recur periodically?

(24:51) -: ​​Hey gang, with platforms like Gondola and Rove, etc, when booking paid stays and flights, what is your typical order of operations with booking paid stays or flights?

(32:35) - Have you heard if it's true Chase will move to EIN only for biz cards

(35:06) - ​​What do you think Citi will do with current Barclays Aviator Silver cardholders...grandfather us or force us to the Globe card?

(36:06) - For the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card's 1.5x eligible points, how does it get affected if you transfer points or spend them on non-1.5x redemptions?

(38:14) - A question regarding Bank of America approvals. I have a credit score of over 750. I applied for the Alaska Airlines premium card. Was denied because of not having a relationship with Bank of America . Any workarounds ?

(40:22) - ​​Are Barclay’s Hawaiian cards going away or sticking around? I don’t have an immediate need for these miles, but I may regret not getting them if this is the last chance to apply.

(42:51) - ​​Has anyone had success getting the annual fee waived for the next 12 months for the Wyndham Earner business card? I tried twice this week and was denied. I have 400K points and would lose them.

(44:18) - ​Any word on a higher-level “ ultra premium “ delta card?

(44:54) - ​​Are any of you taking advantage of the Alaska promotion using San Diego as a hub to fast-track status to Gold (or better)?

(45:48) - Everyone: What is your favorite hotel brand (not chain, but brand)?

(48:40) - I’m locked out of Barclays, so I can’t get the card. But is there any way to status match to Emirates silver or higher? I’ve got Delta Diamond and American Executive Platinum.

(49:32) - ​What do you think will be the next Maldives? Any new, exciting up-and-coming locations that you’re excited about?

A bunch of game-changing news came up last week, right after we recorded our Coffee Break episode (which we'd recorded a day earlier than usual). We'll cover those changes in today's Coffee Break episode.

(00:56) - Rumor: 200K Chase Sapphire Reserve® in-branch offer for some customers

(02:49) - Rakuten portal now lets you earn Bilt points

(03:44) - You can learn more about the friend referral bonus here.

(05:35) - New Hyatt card coming

(09:36) - Hilton to add elite tier above Diamond (Diamond Reserve) and Milestone Rewards

(15:52) - Visa and Mastercard reportedly nearing a settlement, allowing merchants to stop accepting rewards cards

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Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads

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