How we use our Amex Platinum coupon book credits | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep294 | 2-21-25

On this week's episode, we talk about our Capital One mistake, how Uber has tried to "Bonvoy" us, and the many ways we use our Platinum credit card credits.

(01:27) - OOPS: Capital One doesn't transfer to JetBlue like we implied

(02:33) - BUT...then this week Capital One announced they ARE adding JetBlue as a transfer partner, (but at horrible rates)

(05:24) - Hotel transfer bonuses, yay or nay?

(10:29) - Uber adding 1.5% charge to rides abroad – here’s how to avoid overpaying

Read more about this Uber change here.

(14:37) - How we use our Amex Platinum "coupon book" credits...

(15:34) - Read more about maximizing American Express credit card rebates and credits here.

(16:07) - Both consumer & business cards

(30:50) - Amex Platinum (consumer card)

Learn more about the Amex Platinum consumer card here.

(48:37) - Amex Business Platinum Card

Learn more about the Amex Business Platinum Card here and read the Platinum Guide here.

(58:03) - Read about the indirect Amex Platinum benefits here.

(58:51) - One reader asks for advice about a Qatar Airways issue they experienced on a cash flight (for Q-Suites) where the entertainment system went out and the reimbursement offered for this problem was unsatisfactory.