Frequent Miler on the Air
Earn miles without flying. Frequent Miler is all about getting the most out of the loyalty game. You can easily earn hundreds of thousands of points and miles without traveling, then learn how to use those points towards luxury travel.
In this podcast, Frequent Miler founder Greg, and senior author Nick debate current topics in the points & miles world.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 59 minutes
- Episodes
- 417
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
AA miles: more valuable and less elusive than they seem | Ep76 | Dec 12 20
00:31 Giant Mailbag: A blast from the past about Delta systemwide upgrades
2:39 What crazy thing did Delta do this week?
https://frequentmiler.com/delta-boosts-elite-status-boosts-for-2021/
6:38 Mat…
Hyatt's top tier status: Easier than ever. | Ep75 | 12-4-20
00:20 Giant Mailbag
3:28 Bonus segment: Free gift for readers/listeners
6:14 What crazy thing did American Airlines do this week?
https://frequentmiler.com/american-ai...
12:07 Mattress Running the N…
Rocking Cyber Monday | Ep74 | 11-28-20
0:27 Reader feedback: The opposite of the "joy of free" is "the pain of fees".
6:11 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? First up: ThankYou points devaluation
Free points. Free money. Just ask. | Ep73 | 11-21-20
00:17 Reader feedback: Can't leave a Stitcher podcast review?
2:21 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? A triple header! 1) Citi (3:26) 5% cash back for online purchase with a (semi) working regi…
The amazing 250K offer | Ep72 | 11-14-20
00:26 Giant Mailbag: Don't fly over the head of the beginners
6:16 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? Amex is wasting money marketing Canadian cards to us.
9:44 Mattress running the numbers: Are…
Manufacturing spend & cash with buyers clubs | Ep71 | 11-7-20
Topics & timestamps:
00:08 Giant Mailbag: Were we wrong about the Hyatt credit card spend promo?
3:28 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? Now redeem Shop Your Way points for gift cards in useful …
Delta Diamond devalued, but not destroyed | Ep 70 | Oct 31 20
00:23 Mammoth Mailbag: FrequentMiler.com is ours! Some great swag can be yours.
https://frequentmiler.com/frequentmiler-com-is-ours-celebrate-w-huge-swag-giveaway/
8:23 What crazy thing did Citi do …
The best non-travel rewards for stuff-seekers | Ep69 | Oct 24 20
00:54 Giant mailbag
3:01 What crazy thing did Citi do this week?
7:21 Mattress runnin…
Defending yourself against Amex's war on gaming | Ep 68 | 10-17-20
00:10 Giant mailbag
1:33 What crazy thing did Marriott do this week?
4:56 Mattress runni…
Raising points while raising children: strategies to earn more points with your family | Ep67 | 10-10-20
Greg and Nick discuss:
00:29 Mailbag: A special congratulations
3:35 What crazy thing did Citi do this week?
5:55 Mattress running the numbers: Is it worth mattress running for Marriott status with t…
Hotel Loyalty Wars | Ep 66 | 10/3/20
Hotel Loyalty Wars
Hyatt and Marriott battle while Hilton and IHG stand back. Will Marriott follow-up with a huge Bonvoy Brilliant offer? Will Hyatt improve their credit card offer? How will Hilton…
HUGE credit card offers are back! | Ep 65 | 9/26/20
This week's main event: HUGE credit Card offers are back and bigger than ever. Which is best? What's coming next? We also cover the latest Marriott deals. Is it time to mattress run Marriott?
00:57 G…
Nick's 30 night mattress run | Ep 64 | 9/19/20
Hyatt comes out swinging | Ep 63 | 9/11/20
Greg and Nick analyze Hyatt's latest COVID inspired promotions. They're sweet! How will the others respond? We put down our bets.
- 00:37 Mailbag (HSBC $600 deal)
- 3:56 Crazy Citi thing: (not crazy but…
Is the Chase Sapphire Reserve king for life or on its last term? | Ep62 | 9-5-20
In light of the coming Chase Freedom Flex and enhancements to the Chase Freedom Unlimited, is the Sapphire Reserve the king of the Ultimate Rewards wallet, or should you save money with the lower fee…
Pandemic vacation, take 3 | Ep61 | 8-29-20
1:02 Mailbag: Nick closes the loop on Capital One and offers Confession Time
7:13 What crazy thing did Citi do this week?
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-21/bofa-customer-opens-mobil…
Has Citibank Sears-iously improved much this week? | Ep60 | 8-22-20
00:45 Reader Feedback: Greg's trip to Ventana Big Sur
4:26 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? A $900 million mistake
8:46 Mattress Running the Numbers: Targeted Marriott promotion for a free nig…
Did the new Aeroplan lost its luster already? | Ep59 | 8-15-20
0:33 Reader feedback: A change in our ratings 4:57 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? Ritz-Carlton edition.
9:41 Mattress Running the Numbers: Choice 50K promo at all-inclusive resorts
Do credit card category bonuses matter? | Ep58 | 8-8-20
00:51 Reader feedback: Nick's confession time
Related post on product changing Capital One cards: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/capital-one-product-change-dilemma/
9:44 What crazy thing did…
Business credit cards during the pandemic | Ep 57 | 8-1-20
Links and timestamps:
00:42 Reader Feedback: An interesting Amex Clawback data point
For background: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/amex-going-clawback-happy-for-grocery-store-spend/
8:43 …