In addition to our regular weekly podcast, we also host an Ask Us Anything Live on YouTube once a month where the Frequent Miler team answers listener questions about points, miles, rewards cards, and whatever else comes to mind.

(01:25) - How do I know how much my points and miles are worth (and are all points and miles worth the same?)

(06:04) - I switched an upcoming trip to take a better flight the next day, which means I have to change Hilton/Hertz reservations. Both of them will re-price to higher costs than before. Any way to avoid? ​​

(08:07) - What’s your prediction for the next points devaluation? (10:33) - Thoughts on new turkish card?

(12:22) - ​​question for Nick I am product changing from my Marriott Boundless to Ritz carlton card. I receive my fna on August 3rd each year. when is the best time to product change? Hoping to get both certs.

(15:45) - If I rent a car with VentureX annual credit (at C1 portal), do I get the VX primary rental insurance on this rental?

(16:03) - When is good time to upgrade Hilton Surpass into Aspire in order to receive FNC from Surpass and then from Aspire?

​​(18:40) - Hi FM Team, which recent miles and points devaluation (Virgin Atlantic, Choice, etc.) has been the most disappointing for you? Happy Fourth of July!

(25:25) - ​​Are there any Hotel programs that combine Personal & Credit Card Nights together to get you Elite Status?

(28:05) - ​​Re: the new Schwab rule of only 1 million points cashed out at 1.1 and then .08 after. Are there good strategies for those who have high Rakuten spend turned into AmEx?

(30:36) - Most banks have been declining my credit card applications, mostly citing too many hard pulls on the credit report. What should my next move be to maximize points earnings?

(35:02) - how is Wells Fargo household sharing works? can I share between P2 cashback to P1 Autograph points?

(37:37) - How would you guys book business class award tickets from the US to Vietnam, I am on the east cost but happy to go to the west coast.

(40:50) - ​​a while back on the podcast a mailbag e-mail asked about a resource/deep dive on downgrading paths for cards. Any update on when that might be coming??

(42:08) - ​​I have Southwest companion pass and 170k points. Can you guys recommend me any good destination(s)?

(47:08) - ​​Nick, any tips for enjoying traveling with young kids? Our kids are 3 years and 3 months, and we feel like all travel outside family visits is on hold for at least a few years.

(52:37) - have you guys ever take a chance of ANA waitlist?

(54:02) - Flying Blue: can you reprice your flights if they go down in price due to promo rewards? can you add a free stopover on KLM operated flights as well?

(55:44) - ​​Any thoughts on the new Attune card from WF? There are some interesting categories, such as bookstores (Amazon), Sporting good stores (gun stores, ammo, shooting ranges), Barbers, nail salons, Ski...

(58:12) - Any recs for backpacks/luggage? Appreciate your tips and credit card advice!!

The Amex Platinum card has had great welcome bonuses for a while now, but it's a very expensive card. Are there reasons to keep the card once the annual fee comes due? That's what we'll discuss in today's Frequent Miler on the Air episode.

(01:36) - Online chat for immediate Avios refunds? (Mailbag)

(05:26) - Wells Fargo Attune Card (Card Talk)

Read more about the Attune card here.

(17:49) - Hyatt promo: Earn 1k bonus points + double elite nights at 15 Florida properties (Mattress Running the Numbers)

(23:46) - Virgin kills Delta One deal (Award Talk)

(28:39) - Interesting notes about Spirit awards (Award Talk)

Read more about Nick's Spirit discoveries here.

Read more about the Amex Platinum card here.

(34:25) - Become elite

(37:01) - Enhance your travel experiences

(40:57) - Earn $200 back on prepaid hotel bookings each year

Read more about FHR credits here: https://frequentmiler.com/maxfhr-an-awesome-new-way-to-help-use-your-200-fine-hotels-resorts-credits/

(44:28) - Earn $200 in Airline Fee Credits each calendar year

(46:08) - Use $200 in Uber credits each calendar year

(48:53) - Get $20 per month back in rebates on select digital entertainment services

(51:27) - Earn up to $100 per year in rebates at Saks Fifth Avenue

(55:18) - Get Walmart+ for Free

(56:53) - Earn 5x for airfare and prepaid hotels

(57:21) - Refer friends

(1:05:37) - Hyatt dummy-booking offer... why is no one talking about this offer?

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Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder

Sonesta is a hotel chain with more than 1100 properties that we haven't paid much attention to until Tim wrote a recent post about the Sonesta Travel Pass, a program that sort of came out of nowhere. In this week's Coffee Break episode, we'll chat more about why you shouldn't siesta on Sonesta!

(01:24) - Sonesta Travel Pass Basics

(04:04) - Elite Status

(06:49) - Shortcuts to elite status

(11:22) - Points from paid stays

(13:08) - Sonesta Travel Pass credit card

Read more about the Sonesta card here.

(15:58) - Final thoughts... are we excited about this?

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Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads