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Today we'll talk about how Chase is breaking up the family (rule), we'll discuss whether American Express is high when introducing "as high as" offers, and we'll talk about how Chase has made the Chase Sapphire Reserve card harder to explain and harder and recommend.(01:27) - How to move Avios between British Airways, Qatar, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Finnair(04:56) - Major refresh coming to The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express "later this year"Read more about this here.(10:53) - The Business Platinum Card® from American Express ending 35% points rebate on business & first class flights except for selected airlineRead more about this here.(13:03) - It seems American Express and Delta may be working on an even more premium card(15:10) - Chase launching business version of the Chase Sapphire Reserve card Monday June 23.Find our Coffee Break episode 59 "The real Sapphire Reserve for Business" here.(16:20) - Removing Sapphire family rule, expanding 48 month rule & allowing new cards without welcome offersLearn more about this here.(20:39) - Chase Travel℠ portal ending 1.5c & 1.25c redemptions, replacing with Points BoostRead more about this here.(24:28) - Mesa Homeowners Card now transfers to Air Canada Aeroplan & SAS EuroBonus(26:52) - Gift of College Cards now sold at Stop & Shop(29:47) - Jetblue status matchRead more about this here.(31:10) - Good Flying Blue business class award availability to/from Europe(32:13) - Transfer bonus from Chase Ultimate Rewards to Marriott BonvoyMain Event: Sapphire Reserve: More costly, coupony, and complicated(34:01) - New Chase Sapphire Reserve card summary(40:57) - Unchanged perks(41:42) - New perks(44:53) - Unchanged coupons(45:38) - New coupons(1:04:52) - Old vs new(1:14:36) - Chase Sapphire Reserve card timeline(1:29:30) - Is there a way to game this into one more lower Annual Fee? If for instance we requested changing the billing cycle, could we move it up so it gets billed on Oct 25th and thus is $550?Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media.Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder

How would we use that 100K bonus, and which vacation home rental platform has the best value? We answered these questions and more on the Ask Us Anything hosted live on YouTube on May 7th, 2025.(03:54) - ​​Hi! Q for Stephen: what's your credit card strategy now that you've moved? For everyone: If you lived outside the US but could still have US credit cards, which cards would you keep?(06:45) - ​​Last month, y'all outlined how many cards you open each year- often 12-20. How many do you close each year?(10:23) - ​​I don't know if I really want to know this answer (haha) but did anyone have luck with Atlantis after the Wyndham/Caesars status match deal went dead earlier this year?(12:47) - Any news when we can book Philippine Airlines with Alaska miles? Any ideas to get more Alaska miles to book Philippine Airlines tickets?(17:21) - Am going to book an Air France award ticket. Fees are $400+. If I use Amex Plat for this, will I get 5x? Will I get trip protection/insurance?(18:38) - ​​What is the best use of the recent 100K Chase point offering in terms of Flights overseas? Read our Best Use of Chase Ultimate Rewards points resource here. (30:32) - ​​Can you explain the expiration date reset if merging Avios from other programs with different expiration dates? Read our Avios expiration dates post here.(32:14) - ​​I was just bumped from an SQ J ticket that was booked as part of my RTW itinerary. Do you guys know what kind of compensation to ask for? They offered $525 USD and a Garuda Flight(34:18) - ​​Do authorized users of Ink Preferred or Sapphire be able to transfer points to their airline accounts?(35:25) - ​​Is the option to get both personal Hawaiian cards now dead? (I have both, but P2 does not have both yet)(36:16) - Would Chase allow me to hold multiple Ritz Carlton cards simultaneously? If yes, how?(38:07) - ​​Which vacation home rental program do you recommend for its value?(43:28) - ​​Anyone get/use the Mesa card?(45:03) - Any hidden gems in Puerto Rico that you guys would recommend? I have a trip coming up later this year that I haven't planned much for(46:26) - What's the most memorable reaction you've seen from someone experiencing miles and points who wasn't used to it(47:17) - Which cards does Greg actually use for travel and dining as opposed to the one-off benefits?Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media.Music Credit – “swappin' back n' forth” by up @ night

Spill has gone international with BB on tour, we get the lowdown on China and hear if she's managed to find herself in Bali. Back at home Sasha's well and truly found herself in trouble with her Avios points and the law... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 115 of the Award Travel 101 podcast, hosted by Mike Zaccheo, features Joe Petrovic's recent return from his second trip to Japan within a year. The "Post of the Week" highlights Maria, a moderator, who utilized the concierge service of her legacy Ritz Carlton card to secure restaurant reservations in Seoul despite language barriers. This episode underscores leveraging unique credit card benefits for hassle-free travel planning.Among the discussed news topics is the record-high bonus offer for the Chase Sapphire Preferred card, ideal for new travelers, and tightened product change rules by Citi, limiting flexibility in switching between card families. Other highlights include updated bonus categories for Chase Freedom and Citi Custom Cash cards and Loganair's adoption of Avios currency, making their often-expensive short flights more accessible.The episode's main feature dives into Joe's spring trip to Japan to practice Japanese and experience cherry blossom season. His meticulously planned itinerary included flights and luxurious hotel stays leveraged through credit card points and perks. Notable highlights of the trip include exploring Okinawa, Osaka, and Tokyo, indulging in cultural and natural sites like Naminoue Beach, the Umeda Sky Building, and cherry blossom viewing spots.Finally, the podcast wraps up with travel tips, emphasizing tools like Google Maps and translation apps, learning basic phrases in the local language, and planning extra time to navigate. Whether for seasoned travelers or beginners, the episode is packed with practical advice and inspiring travel tales.Links to Topics DiscussedChase Sapphire Preferred Record High OfferCiti Tightening Product Change RulesRotating Quarterly Bonus Categories ResetScottish Airline Loganair Adopts Avios CurrencyWhere to Find Us The Free 110k+ member Award Travel 101 Community. To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at 101@award.travel Our next meetup will be May 16-18, 2025 in Chicago! Tickets are SOLD OUT and the waitlist is exhaused but stay tuned for news about our next meetup! Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. We love being able to automatically add all of our offers and quickly seeing the best card to use for every purchase. Signup today at https://cardpointers.com/at101 for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you signup for your next card!

A few years ago American Express introduced this kind of model for their Platinum card where they increased their annual fee, but attempted to make up for it by offering a whole collection of credits and rebates that could be valuable if you did the work to make use of them and happened to have natural needs for them. In other words, these new benefits felt a lot like coupons, thus introducing the nickname for these kinds of card benefits. Now, United seems to be taking a page from American Express' book by "couponizing" their credit cards. (02:02) - Denbigh writes in about our "getting started with points and miles" episode saying "Thank You for an episode worth the time, even for an experienced practitioner." Find our Getting started with points & miles episode 298 here. (4:02) - As previously reported, Southwest is planning reduced earnings on paid flights, expiring flight credits, charging for checked bags, and changing the value of points (04:50) - Point value changes already taking place Read more about the variable points values here. (07:23) - Other Info revealed in Southwest's recent video Read more about their updates in that video here. (12:05) - No-go for Capital One / Discover acquisition. DOJ doesn't like it Read more about this DOJ decision here. (12:56) - Citi (seemingly) no longer allowing product changes between card families (15:53) - Greg apparently never got credit for one of his 15 flights... (19:38) - Air France / KLM saver availability from the US stinks (24:23) - Bilt April Rent Day: Up to 100% bonus to Avios (27:59) - Wyndham point sale not as fixed as we thought (thru April 15) Find our Wyndham's Excellent Point Sale episode 50 here. (29:00) - Six United cards have increased annual fees, decreased benefits (slightly) and added "coupons" (30:32) - Summary of changes (45:45) - New Card Line-Up Overview (46:28) - "Coupon" Deep Dive (1:01:04) - If you still want a United card, which is best? Read more about which United card is best here. (1:05:42) - Which club card is best? (1:08:27) - How do you manage the fear of account shut-down? Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder

What do we think are the best hotel programs for outsized value? Have we noticed some of the same Alaska Airlines quirks that our listeners have? What have our experiences with the EVA Air program been (if any)? We answered these questions and more on the Ask Us Anything hosted live on YouTube on March 5th, 2025. 00:40 - What's the most meaningful miles and points trip you've had? 03:16 - Inspired by Nick's “falling in love with Alaska” post… Let's play a miles themed version of the old FMK game (the acronym will make sense in a moment, Carrie!) We'll call it lust, marry, kill rather than the original name. Between Alaska, Aeroplan, and Avios, which is your torrid love affair, which would you settle down with, which ends up left behind? 05:47 - What's the teams thoughts on how long this Amex to Hawaii to Alaska gravy train will last? 10:56 - Were any of the frequent milers effected by the recent Amex shutdowns? 12:55 - Any tips to reduce/avoid parking fees at airports? I live far enough away that Uber or shuttles are just as much(or more), so is there anything I'm not thinking of? 17:15 - ​​Which airlines offer lie flat seats from the eastern half of the USA to Hawaii with at least some availability via points at a reasonable cost? 19:21 - ​​I don't have any business spend so I'm hesitant to apply for business cards and use it for personal expenses. Is it legal/allowed to put personal spend on business cards? 21:28 ​​Is the 15% Delta Amex discount a real discount or Delta increased the redemption rate before the discount is applied. Their miles seem to be $.012/mile after the 15%. Is their miles really that bad? 24:01 - hey everyone! have any of you ever booked an award flight with EVA? so many quirks to that program but 75-80k to Asia is a good deal. Would love to hear any if your experiences if you have. Thanks! 28:29 - what's up with Alaska's phantom award availability? I've noticed this especially with AA, award space will show in Alaska, sometimes other partners, then Alaska won't ticket. And on Alaska - have you noticed Alaska semi-dynamically pricing AA routes? IE award chart says route should be 7.5k but all routes instead price at 10k or 12.5k? 33:50 - ​​if I took a retention offer to keep amex gold. Will amex take back points if I take an upgrade to platinum offer? 34:31 - ​​I received an offer for the Caesars no annual fee card. with 5000 spend in three months giving me diamond status. Am I crazy for wanting to get it for the free parking, no resorts fee, and food credit 37:45 - When checking if a layover will offer enough time, how can I know in advance if I may be forced to pickup + recheck my bags? Either with a single or multiple carriers? 38:56 - I'm trying to potentially book a Maldives trip with Hilton FNC but I'd like to connect there in style on Qatar and/or Emirates. Considering free night certificates only last a year and flights often are best booked a year out, how would you navigate a trip where flights and hotels might both be high demand options or timelines 44:25 - Which hotel rewards program would you say lately offers the highest probability for outside value? To me, it's not close I believe Hilton shines in this respect. 51:45 - Have you ever gotten weird looks from the clerk while buying gift cards? 55:03 - ​​I found lots of availability at a SLH thru Hilton. Four nights bookable, but when I went to 5 nights, availability vanished. Is the hotel playing games to avoid 5th night free? Any workaround ideas

Episode 110 of the Award Travel 101 podcast, hosted by Angie Sparks with Cameron Laufer, covers a range of travel reward topics, from hotel loyalty programs to new credit card offers and companion pass deals. They highlight a discussion about maximizing hotel points for international stays, with Hyatt standing out for high-tier status benefits and Hilton offering strong resort options. They also review recent promotions, such as Chase's 20% transfer bonus to Avios, new Hilton Amex card offers, and Frontier's new Companion Pass for Platinum and Diamond members. Additionally, Angie shares insights into a now-expired JetBlue transfer bonus and personal experiences with credit card applications and spending strategies.The main feature of this episode compares award travel search tools based on recent findings from Frequent Miler. They discuss several options, including Point.me, Seats.aero, PointsYeah.com, Roame.travel, and Award Tool, outlining their strengths, pricing, and unique features like real-time searches, cached results, alerts, and multiple airport search capabilities. While no single tool is perfect, they emphasize choosing one based on travel habits and preferred airlines. Cameron closes the episode with a tip for booking domestic flights—purchasing the cheapest same-day flight and leveraging schedule changes to switch to a more desirable option for free.Chase to Avios Transfer BonusNew Hilton Amex OffersFrontier Companion PassWhere to Find Us The Free 110k+ member Award Travel 101 Community. To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at 101@award.travel Our next meetup will be May 16-18, 2025 in Chicago! Tickets are SOLD OUT and the waitlist is exhaused but stay tuned for news about our next meetup! Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. We love being able to automatically add all of our offers and quickly seeing the best card to use for every purchase. Signup today at https://cardpointers.com/at101 for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you signup for your next card!

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this session include -"No more tiers" - easyJet tries to lure some of the unhappy British Airways frequent flyer customers with discounts on their own corporate loyalty program.The Flight Centre Travel Group increased their underlying profit by 7% in 2024, boosted with a 2% increase in corporate travel transaction values. American Express Global Business Travel also reported a 10% overall increase in total transaction value in Q4 2024, resulting in a solid financial performance from the TMC.... whilst it seems different in the UK, for some. A report released by The Advantage Travel Partnership and Travelogix suggests the average TMC transaction value declined for a 3rd year in a row, being 6.8% lower in 2024. Qantas also reported on record earnings, posting a 11.2% profit jump for 2024.Qatar Airways receives approval for their desired 25% stake in Virgin Australia.The Expedia Group reaches an agreement with Southwest Airlines, making them the first major OTA to offer the airline's content.The South African domestic airline Airlink increases their alignment with Qatar Airways and can now be paid for in Avios.The Australian OTA Webjet.com.au agrees to pay AUD 9m fine and court costs relating to alleged misleading online sales practices and fee disclosures.Etihad might become the first Gulf carrier to go public in 17 years. It is currently seeking an investor to aid it's IPO ambitions. flydubai posts record profits of $674m for 2024.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Insider Travel and Loyalty Program Expert Shares Best Times and Ways to Book, The Ins and Outs of Maximizing  Your Points,  How to Customize Your Perks And the Rise of Solo Travel in 2025 Last spring, 167.1 million people flew, and even more are expected to travel this year, including by car and cruises. According to the Travel Insurance Journal, 2 in 5 U.S. travelers plan to take a bucket-list trip in 2025, with many kicking it off during spring break.   But not just any travel will do, people are looking to travel their way – from customizing their own loyalty perks to individualized itineraries and more.  Vacationers want limitless choices and flexibility when planning their next adventure. Hence the rise of solo traveling, the ultimate choose-your-own adventure. Whether planning for spring break or looking to book a solo trip, travel expert, Andrea Burchett, Chief Loyalty Officer Virgin Group, offers this help: Insider travel tips How to get the best deals The rise of solo travel How to take advantage of loyalty programs and travel credit cards that offer flexibility to vacation the way you want to How to get more information About: Andrea Burchett Andrea Burchett is Chief Loyalty Officer Virgin Group, responsible for the overall strategy and direction of the group's customer loyalty business, Virgin Red. Prior to Virgin, Andrea worked at International Airlines Group (IAG) and spent 15 years in the loyalty industry playing a key role in the creation and growth of Avios. She holds a BSc in Business and Management and Advanced Management at Chicago Booth University. For more information and to apply for a loyalty card and earn up to 60,000 points, visit https://www.virgin.com/virgin-red   Please listen and subscribe to our podcast and leave a 5-star review so we can reach more parents like you! Subscribe to our podcast by sending an email to subscribe@teachingyourtoddler.com  For additional blog posts, check out our blog page here. For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at TeachingYourToddler.com All our shows are posted as videos as well on our YouTube channel here: @MarijoTinlin Find us on social media here: Facebook at Teaching Your Toddler  X/twitter at @TeachingToddler  Instagram at @teachingyourtoddler  To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: glow.fm/teachingyourtoddler Leave us a 5-star Review and comment your ideas for future shows! #parenting #toddlers #moms #momlife #kids #podcast #toddlerlife

Would you pay more for fully refundable rewards? What do you do with pets when you travel? These questions and more came up in our Ask Us Anything, Live Ep72, originally broadcast live on 2-5-25. (04:31) - Who were our most-helpful followers for the Million Mile Madness challenge? These followers will be eligible for prizes for their help! (13:31) - How would you structure your credit card strategy with a P2? See our podcast episode about 2-player strategies here. (17:45) - Frequent Miler is by far my favorite travel blog. What blogs do you follow and why? (19:47) - ​​Any tricks to apply for 2 cards in 1 day? I feel like I read a post on how to do this but I can't find it now. Find our credit card application rules by bank here. (24:02) - are you guys surprised at how many people completed the challenge? (25:00) - I know Greg went big with Alaska transfer, I'm curious how big the rest of the team has gone? And do any of you think the merger and Amex transfer will cause a devaluation soon? (28:32) - Any word yet on Chase's 1 million point giveaway winners (that ended last week)? (29:13) - any thoughts on aeroplan 25 status match from Marriott Titanium? could be interesting for booking economy award tickets for upgrades on long haul flights? (30:47) - Marriott & Hilton appear out of favor with you these days. Hyatt remains your favorite but If you don't or can't stay at Hyatt, what is now your hotel chain of choice between IHG, Choice, Wyndham or? (33:34) - new SW companion pass promo (personal card, 4K spend in 3 months): is this just through end of 2025? Seems like a great opportunity to try.I can make that spend in a week! (34:32) - ​​have any of you ever had to transfer airports in Taipei. i have a 4-hr layover during which i have to travel between airports with a carry-on. is that even possible? (36:24) - What are the best opportunities for long haul business class availability for 4 "when schedule opens?" With 4 travelers and bound by school schedules I want to book ahead but it's getting very hard. (38:37) - ​​Thoughts on the recent update to Citi's T&Cs on welcome bonuses for their strata premier when product changing. Seems like it's a blow against churning  (40:26) - How much more are you willing to pay for award ticket that is fully refundable? I find myself going for AA or United flights even though UA may be cheaper on LifeMiles for example (45:23) - ​​really curious... do any of you have pets? what do you do with them when traveling? (51:48) - How often do you folks buy points? I recently started buying IHG, Hilton, Avianca, and Avios points when they are on sale, and find it a great alternative for folks with low spend. (53:36) - any awesome hotel redemptions coming up for you guys? Subscribe and Follow

On today's episode the fellas chat about how to get the Southwest Companion Pass with just one card, whether or not your Marriott points just became more valuable, and how to get great value out of Capital One miles. (01:17) - One of our younger readers talks about a huge award booking success, all achieved without pro award booking tools. (05:40) - Quick overview of the Million Mile Madness challenge Watch our Ask Us Anything, Live here. Rewatch the entire Million Mile Madness Challenge in one video here. (10:27) - Get Southwest Companion Pass through 2/28/26 Learn more about this here. (13:25) - Frontier Platinum status fast track: Earn 20k Elite Status Points by 4/30/25 Learn more here. (18:46) - Transfer bonuses (21:13) - Earn 20x Avios on hotel bookings & 15x on car hire (book by 2/24/25) Learn more about this here. (23:58) - Use JetBlue points to book TAP (25:04) - Refreshing posts about award booking tools (30:50) - Are Marriott points more valuable? Learn more about the value of Marriott points here. (33:54) - My experience applying for the UK's electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Learn more about the UK ETA here. (36:15) - Capital One Miles usually worth exactly 1 cent each (37:21) - Get more than 1 cent per mile via transfer partners (38:49) - Real-life examples... (49:04) - Cardholder exclusives (51:00) - Capital One cash back can be converted to miles (53:08) - Which flight reward search tool is best if I need specific dates and locations?

Send us a textAustrian Airlines hat heute ihre neue Non-Schengen Lounge bei den G-Gates am Flughafen Wien enthüllt. Mit modernem Design, mehr Privatsphäre und einem Hauch österreichischer Gemütlichkeit bietet die Lounge Platz für 180 Gäste – ideal während der Terminalbauphase bis 2027.

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this session include -Qatar Airways pax can now earn Avios points on Deutsche Bahn with DB rail bookings made using a QR flight number.The South African airline Airlink creates a codeshare with Qantas. I find this interesting as recently QR took a stake in Airlink.The intentions of QR to invest in Virgin Australia become a reality, with the news they will own a 25% stake.Southwest Airlines gets an interesting shareholder in the form of the original IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal, who bought $100m worth of shares in the airline.Lufthansa Group blames .... Lufthansa. During a recent media briefing, group CEO Carsten Spohrt referred to LH as the “problem child” within the company's diverse airline portfolio.Spirit Airlines are considering a possible chapter 11 bankruptcy approach. Ryanair will eliminate paper boarding passes.Extra StoriesYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

This time Tim was on vacation, but the rest of the Frequent Miler crew got together on YouTube for another Ask Us Anything, Live. (On the first Wednesday of every month, we host a live YouTube to answer your points and miles questions in real time!) (00:30) - How did TeamLabs "Borderless" compare with "Planets"? Read more about our TeamLabs experience here. (04:57) - ​​What are your thoughts on new U.S. bank smartly credit card? (07:08) - Hi team! If I downgrade my Ritz card to get the Amex Brilliant sign up bonus, then upgrade again to the Ritz card, will that affect my Ritz 85k certificate? Anything to be careful of so I don't lose the 85k Ritz certificate? (08:56) - ​​What is one place (non-US) destination that has a bad reputation for tourists and doesn't deserve it or alternatively is very overrated? (16:45) - Hi Greg, I was 0 for 3 on my CC applications for Barclays Hawaiian Airlines Personal, Barclays Hawaiian Airlines Biz, and Bank of America Sonesta. Did you have better luck with your CC applications? (18:16) - ​​Any suggestions on how to improve odds on getting targeted for useful Amex? offers? (20:28) - I want to stay at Hilton Tokyo Bay for Fam of 5 - Disneyland and Disney Sea…. what card should I get first? Are there specific rules to follow like Marriott? (26:04) - ​​I have big spend coming up, capacity for ~20k in spend, but I can't get business cards. Any recommendations on sign up bonuses/big spend bonuses? Read more about who can apply for business cards here. (27:57) - Have you ever had issues with gift card fraud? How would you deal with it? (31:13) - What parts of Japan besides Kyoto and Tokyo do you enjoy (33:07) - How much of a transfer bonus from Amex to Hilton would you find to be on the same level as the normal 1:1 transfer from Chase to Hyatt? (34:38) - I have United Silver, is booking basic economy on United and/or Star Alliance partners still going to give me the free checkin luggage? (35:34) -What's the best bet for a new card or downgrade to keep Amex points when cancelling a Gold? My husband has a Business Platinum and it's too hard to get all the benefits/offsets for a second one. (39:16) - ​​What is the best use of Avios after all the short-haul devaluations? (40:16) - ​​What is your favorite hotel ecosystem for long term commitment? (42:42) - Nick, I got the surpass on July 31 and close to meeting spend. want to work towards the 15k spend for 2nd free night certificate but need to pause since I got approved US Bank Altitude Reserve. Will spend in 2025 before anniversary count? (44:13) - ​​What's your best guess on how long the JetBlue status match offer will be active? I have JetBlue cash flights booked in October (domestic) and December (Mint to London). Trying to time it right. (45:24) - ​​Can't book JetBlue economy via Qatar? I tried using the article for finding mint via Qatar using ITAmatrix. I used “P” fare class for economy Got the calendar, but Qatar website doesn't show the flights. (47:44) - what's the best award booking using Lufthansa miles without the exuberant taxes and best way to find availability? (49:43) - ​​Planning trip to Ghana or Kenya next June. Would like to use Flying Blue and Qatar to stop in Ams and Doh. Is it worth it to transfer points now hoping award prices come down closer to the trip? (51:17) - Why don't you guys have a (paid) service for your subscribers to help make award bookings? I've been following for almost a couple of years. I know you teach us to do it on our own, but... (54:36) - NICK and Greg shared an amazing video about finding award availability on Jetblue and booking via Avios. I believe They used Matrix.Ita. Is there a way to find united availability using same process Watch the JetBlue Mint via Qatar how to video here. (56:25) - ​​Should I go for the Hilton Surpass now for the 150k sign up bonus that I can find via incognito browser or wait for a better offer? Subscribe and Follow

We love Chase Ultimate Rewards primarily because of the ability to transfer to partners (and we specifically love the ability to transfer to Hyatt.) Chase Ultimate Rewards is actually one of the best ways to get Hyatt points, in fact. We'll talk more about amassing Chase Ultimate Rewards (and why you would want to) in this episode of Frequent Miler on the Air. (01:18) - A reader experiences an issue with a price on his Etihad award that was not as advertised... (08:43) - Read more about the Chase Ink Business Unlimited card here. (10:21) - Read more about the U.S. Bank Smartly credit card here. (19:47) - Read our Guide to Credit Card Application Rules by Bank here. (21:29) - Double Elite Night Credit on Marriott Homes & Villas (Targeted, Book by 9/20, stay by 12/31) Read more about the double elite night credit here. (32:34) - 30% transfer bonus from Amex Membership Rewards to Hilton Honors (thru 9/30) (33:24) - Reminder: 30% transfer bonus from Amex Membership Rewards to Avios (thru 9/30) (33:40) - 20% transfer bonus from Capital One to Air France / KLM Flying Blue (thru 9/29) (35:20) - Preferred Hotels now up to 118,000 Choice points (not long ago 55K max!). Read more about great value preferred hotels, bookable with Choice points here. (40:03) - We all know that Chase Ultimate Rewards points are super valuable... Learn more about Chase Ultimate Rewards sweet spots here. (41:55) - How to get the Chase Ultimate Rewards points... (42:04) - Chase Ultimate Rewards welcome bonuses Read more about Chase's best credit card sign up offers here. (42:22) - What are the rules for applying for Chase cards? (What is the 5/24 24 month, 48 month, etc): See our Complete Guide to Credit Card Application Rules by Bank here. (42:59) - There are lots of Chase cards available... Again, you can learn more about Chase cards here. (45:29) - Which Ink Business card is not like the others (and will not earn you points that can be transferred to partners)... (48:59) - Earning Chase Ultimate Rewards via referral bonuses (51:06) - 2 Player Mode for Chase Ultimate Rewards (54:28) - What can you earn as you spend on Chase cards? Learn more about spending options here and here. (1:05:12) - Chase's shopping portal (and other miscellaneous ways to earn Chase Ultimate Rewards points) (1:07:12) - When does it make sense to credit paid flights to a different airline's frequent flyer account (within the partner airline)? (1:10:23) - Learn more about our 40K to Far Away challenge here. (1:11:59) - Learn more about wheretocredit.com here

Send us a textEin Easyjet-Flug von Athen nach Mallorca am 22. August sorgte für Unruhe und Verspätung. Nachdem die Passagierzahl an Bord nicht mit der Liste übereinstimmte, wurde die Polizei gerufen. Mehrere junge Männer wurden ohne gültige Reisedokumente aus dem Flugzeug geführt. Der Vorfall könnte mit einem Menschenschmugglerring in Verbindung stehen, der bereits 2023 ausgehoben wurde. Bislang liegen jedoch keine endgültigen Ermittlungsergebnisse vor.#Menschenschmuggel #Flugverspätung #Athen #Polizei #Flugsicherheit #Reisedokumente #LuftfahrtFrage des Tages: Achtet ihr auf solche Sachen wie Menschen Schmuggler? Habt ihr spezielle Sicherheitsmassnahmen mitbekommen?00:00 Willkommen zu Frequent Traveller TV01:38 Lufthansa hat sich bei der TAP vorgestellt05:04 Menschen Schmuggler auf Flügen09:32 Air India Boeing 787 macht Sicherheitslandung in Russland11:36 World of Hyatt Gutschriften dauern nach Update länger13:24 Finnair Plus verkauft Avios mit 50% Bonus15:14 Fragen des TagesTake-OFF 05.09.2024 – Folge 208-2024Stammtisch Termine: https://FQTWorld.as.me/meetupKanalmitglied werden und exklusive Vorteile erhalten:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQyWcZxP3MpuQ54foJ_IsgQ/joinHier geht es zu eurem kostenlosen Consulting Link - https://FTCircle.as.me/Damit Du von unserem Wissen profitieren kannst, kannst du ein mindestens 60 minütiges und vor allem auf dich zugeschnittenes Punkte, Meilen, Status Coaching buchen. Nach dem Call bekommst du ein Jahr Zugang zu dieser Gruppe und zahlst so nur 10 Euro pro Monat und kannst sofort profitieren. Hier ist nun der Link zu deinem neuen Punkte, Meilen und Status Deals.MY SOCIALSWhatsApp - https://wa.me/message/54V7X7VO3WOVF1FACEBOOK | Lars F Corsten - https://www.facebook.com/LFCorsten/FACEBOOK | FQT.TV - https://www.facebook.com/FQTTVFACEBOOK | FTCircle - https://www.facebook.com/FTCircleTWITTER | Lars F Corsten - https://twitter.com/LFCorstenINSTAGRAM | Lars F Corsten - https://www.instagram.com/lfcorsten/LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lfcorsten/Clubhouse - @LFCorsten

【米其林馳加 超越期待 專業款待】✨超專業細心的技師團隊，專業汽車保養服務最超越期待⭐五星級寬敞明亮的休息室，最專業款待現在就到米其林馳加親臨感受

0:21 Transfer Bonuses Chase UR to Marriott Bonvoy: 70% (through Aug 14, 2024) EXPIRES SOON Amex MR to Avios: 30% (through Sept 30, 2024) Amex MR to Hawaiian: 20% (through Aug 31, 2024) CapOne to Qantas: 20% (through Aug 31, 2024) 08:24 United Premium Cabin Awards (on United Metal) Gets Even More Expensive (Live and Lets Fly) We've talked a lot the past year or two about this being a bail out maneuver when there are no partner awards 200k pp one-way to Europe now as good as it seems to get for “anytime” awards (was 155k) Discuss: The current state of AA, Delta, and United miles 15:21 JetBlue Plus 80,000 Direct Link Found on jetblue.com $99 AF not waived first year $1k min spend in 3 months Regularly 50k 16:14 Heightened Amex Bonvoy Welcome Bonuses Bonvoy Bevy 155k for $5k in 6 months $250 AF not waived first year Bonvoy Brilliant 185k for $6k in 6 months $650 AF not waived first year Available through referral Better offers said to end Oct 2, 2024 Main Topic: Partner Award Bookings 17:59 Qantas As An Alternative to British Airways for Domestic AA Partners Awards Saw one-way flights from State College to Boston through PHL on AA for around 10k/12.5k Flights were $300 pp one-way Thought I might have to use some precious AA miles, but noticed there was partner availability! BA wants 24k pp one-way in Economy But Qantas wants just 8k, and what a pleasure of a site to work with… They allow you to enter the FF # of AA/Alaska at the time of booking They clearly lay out the change and cancellation terms at the time of booking The record locator can be discovered (for seat selection) by checking your AA account (it just works!) So much better than booking with BA ever was. Why did BA get so much press back in the day? 23:42 Booking JetBlue Mint with Qatar Avios Space can be confirmed on ITA Matrix or Qatar's site Amex MR -> BA Avios: Instant BA Avios -> Qatar Avios: Also instant. I established that link before. One gotcha: I haven't been able to link P2's BA Avios to her Qatar Avios account. I suspect it might be because I have my mobile number listed for both of our accounts, and there's a lot of 2FA involved in all of this. Just a hunch. Online booking w/Qatar Avios is pretty straightforward. They do ask for passport number and expiration dates, which is unusual for a domestic flight. They have a field for adding Known Traveler Number at the time of booking, but it asks for the expiration date of KTN which I don't know so I couldn't add it I didn't see a way to select a 3rd party frequent flyer number at the time of booking an award ticket. Non-related Qantas allows this which is really nice. Record locator to manage the flights (add KTN and select seats) on JetBlue's side can be found in the individual receipt emails they send each passenger, or by chatting Qatar Hardest part is getting JetBlue's IT to behave and recognize that record locator When I'm logged in to JetBlue I can't add itineraries to manage. I have to be logged out. When I'm logged out it kept telling me my birthday didn't match the record locator. But I'm certain the birthdays are accurate. I ended up having to message JetBlue on Twitter DM to select seats and add KTN numbers, whic his annoying The flights were $1,200+ pp one-way so with the 30% transfer bonus it made sense to book this way I think cancellations can be made online for a $25 fee up to 24 hours prior to departure All in all, assuming you've got the accounts established and the links set up this isn't too bad of a booking process (much better terms than Etihad)

In diesem Video erfährst du, warum Coladosen an Bord von Southwest Airlines-Flügen in letzter Zeit häufiger explodieren. Die sommerliche Hitze an verschiedenen Abflughäfen führt zu gefährlich erhitzten Getränkedosen. #SouthwestAirlines #ExplodierendeDosen #Sommerhitze #Flugreisen #Sicherheitsrisiko #CocaCola #Fluggesellschaft #Kabinensicherheit #Hitzewelle #ReisetippsFrage des Tages: Wie findet ihr reine Meilenflüge? Wie sollten diese nach eurer Ansicht sein?00:00 Willkommen zu Frequent Traveller TV01:28 "Junk Fee" in den USA von Gericht gestoppt04:24 Klima Kriminelle und IT Panne und die Fluggastrechte08:00 Marabu A320 fällt nach Unfall länger aus10:30 Southwest Airlines haben Probleme mit explodierende Cola Dosen13:08 10 Sekunden zu spät in Berlin, heisst doch Hannover Flughafen15:46 British Airways "Avios only" Flüge17:36 Fragen des TagesTake-OFF 30.07.2024 – Folge 175-2024Stammtisch Termine: https://FQTWorld.as.me/meetupKanalmitglied werden und exklusive Vorteile erhalten:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQyWcZxP3MpuQ54foJ_IsgQ/joinHier geht es zu eurem kostenlosen Consulting Link - https://FTCircle.as.me/Damit Du von unserem Wissen profitieren kannst, kannst du ein mindestens 60 minütiges und vor allem auf dich zugeschnittenes Punkte, Meilen, Status Coaching buchen. Nach dem Call bekommst du ein Jahr Zugang zu dieser Gruppe und zahlst so nur 10 Euro pro Monat und kannst sofort profitieren. Hier ist nun der Link zu deinem neuen Punkte, Meilen und Status Deals.MY SOCIALSWhatsApp - https://wa.me/message/54V7X7VO3WOVF1FACEBOOK | Lars F Corsten - https://www.facebook.com/LFCorsten/FACEBOOK | FQT.TV - https://www.facebook.com/FQTTVFACEBOOK | FTCircle - https://www.facebook.com/FTCircleTWITTER | Lars F Corsten - https://twitter.com/LFCorstenINSTAGRAM | Lars F Corsten - https://www.instagram.com/lfcorsten/LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lfcorsten/Clubhouse - @LFCorsten

Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel This week we got hit with a ton of devaluations making this game more "fun" than ever! It started with American Express limiting cash outs on Schwab Platinum cards to 1 million points per year. You can redeem more than that, but you won't want to. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic also hopped in with negative changes of their own. Goodbye Avios sweet spots and cheap Delta redemptions! In other news Hyatt added yet another brand as they integrate more European hotels into their portfolio. We also discuss getting stranded by Frontier Airlines, how to save 40% or more off of Amazon and why the Japanese 7-Eleven experience will soon be coming to the United States! Episode Guide: 0:00 Top 3 places to visit if you don't have any money 0:48 Amex makes big changes to popular cash out option 2:47 Best options and strategies for cashing out Amex points 4:20 How to save big money on Amazon with your credit card points 6:31 Virgin Atlantic devalues Delta One redemptions - Huge fuel surcharges! 8:38 What you should do now with your Virgin Atlantic miles 9:23 7-Eleven Japan experience coming to the United States 12:19 British Airways devalues many popular awards 13:53 Losing all of the Avios sweet spots 15:00 Hyatt adds yet another new brand 15:50 Why this new brand is great for Brand Explorer rewards 17:11 How Hyatt has really expanded their presence in Europe 18:01 Getting stranded by Frontier 20:04 How miles & points can help you when you are stranded while traveling About the Show: We love to travel and love to laugh! 20 Minute Travel is designed to get you all of the info you need to supercharge your travel by utilizing credit cards, travel rewards and other tricks to pay pennies on the dollar.  Shawn Coomer is the founder of Miles to Memories and has traveled all over the world with his family utilizing miles & points. He has been writing and podcasting about miles, points and travel since 2013 and has earned and spent millions of points & miles across dozens of programs. Mark Ostermann is the former Managing Editor of Miles to Memories and is the Managing Editor at Travel on Points. He has been writing about his travel experiences since 2017 and loves to dive into the weeds so you don't have to. He also enjoys a good beer and a laugh or fifty. Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. If you like this show check it out! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at 20minutetravel@gmail.com.

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 (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?

(00:00) Intro: There are a multitude of ways to fly to Hawaii using miles and points (and even many ways to get a deal on cash tickets). On this week's show, we discuss ways to fly to Hawaii from around the US from as few as 10K or 13.5K points each way. (01:06) New FM intro (03:22) Card Talk: Sonesta World Mastercard https://frequentmiler.com/sonesta/  -Card Details -What are points worth? (16:00) What crazy thing . . . did Marriott and Starbucks do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/link-marriott-starbucks-accounts-to-occasionally-earn-double-stars-minimal-bonus-points/ (19:51) Mattress running the numbers: Wyndham Rewards Hotel Pass https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-rewards-selling-30-night-hotel-pass/ (27:48) Award Talk (27:55) New Reasonable Redemption Value for Hotel Points https://frequentmiler.com/what-are-hyatt-points-worth/ (30:29) Aeroplan promotion with Miles4Migrants) https://frequentmiler.com/earn-7500-aeroplan-points-with-a-100-miles4migrants-donation/ (34:19) 15% transfer bonus from Citi to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles https://frequentmiler.com/citi-thankyou-offering-15-transfer-bonus-to-cathay-pacific-asia-miles/ (27:03) Enterprise Rent-A-Car Status Match https://frequentmiler.com/enterprise-status-match-giving-status-through-february-2026-match-from-hotel-airline-car-rental-programs/ (30:29) Amex referral bonuses now as high as 45,000 points for targeted cardholders https://frequentmiler.com/amex-referral-bonuses-now-as-high-as-45000-points-per-referral-up-to-100k-per-year-per-card/ (42:44) Main Event: Best Ways to fly to Hawaii https://frequentmiler.com/best-ways-to-fly-to-hawaii-from-the-us-mainland/ (43:04) Cash deals (43:30) Delta companion certificates (44:55) Alaska Companion Fare (46:13) Southwest Companion Pass (47:32) Vacation packages (49:15) Award deals: Economy (49:24) United flights via Turkish Miles & Smiles for 10K each way (50:48) Finnair Avios for American Airlines (15K) or Alaska Airlines (13.5K) (52:52) Alaska Mileage Plan for Alaska from 15K (53:35) Singapore Krisflyer for central/Western US to Hawaii (13-14K) (54:33) Using Alaska miles to fly AA for 17.5K from Dallas and west coast (55:32) Use United to fly United from 11.1K from the west coast (56:42) Aeroplan for 12.5K from the west coast to Hawaii on United (58:00) Qatar Avios for 13K one way from the west coast (59:00) Flying Blue for Delta from 18K (59:16) Virgin Atlantic for Hawaiian Airlines for 20K each way from the west coast (1:00:16) JetBlue for Hawaiian Airlines for 20K each way from the west coast (1:00:48) American Airlines miles for AA from 20K each way (1:01:39) Southwest Airlines when cash fares are cheap (1:02:00) "First class" flights to Hawaii with miles (1:02:57) Turkish miles for United: 15K miles each way (1:05:35) Finnair Avios for American Airlines" 38K miles each way (1:07:00) Alaska Miles for Alaska from 40K miles each way (1:07:21) Hawaiian miles to fly Hawaiian: 40K one way or upgrade from 25K. Possibly more availability with status or as a cardholder. (1:09:25) Virgin Atlantic miles to fly Hawaiian: 40K one way from the west coast (1:09:48) Alaska Mileage Plan for American Airlines: 35K one-way from as far east as Dallas (1:10:10) Air Canada Aeroplan for United for 25K from the west coast (1:10:50) Qatar Airways Avios for American or Alaska for 38,750 Avios from the west coast (1:11:50) Example for how to find award availability (1:19:33) Question of the Week: Is reselling a good low-energy way to generate points? Music credit: Annie Yoder

In the latest episode of the pod Andy is talking to Deputy Editor Amelia Murray about the stories from the last week that most affect your money, including: UK base rate update Inflation hits 2% target Revolut adds Avios And more! For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broadcaster Andy Webb. The podcast was "Show of the Week" in the Radio Times, and it has been featured as one of the top money podcasts by publications including Apple, Good Housekeeping and the Independent. In 2021 and 2019 it was awarded Best Money Podcast at the SHOMOS - the UK Money Bloggers community annual awards, and runner-up in 2020. On each Cash Chats episode you can hear Andy share ways to get the most from your money.  Andy also runs the award-winning website Be Clever With Your Cash, presented Channel 5's Shop Smart Save Money and founded the community ukmoneybloggers.com. To contact Andy email Andy@Becleverwithyourcash.com ANDY ON SOCIAL   twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash   youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash   GET ANDY'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER You'll also get a free Quidco bonus for signing up https://becleverwithyourcash.com/newsletter/ MUSIC The music is Easter Island by Lonely Punk and provided on a creative commons licence 

Presented by Brand USA Episode Notes IAG Loyalty has big plans to expand its frequent flyer currency Avios. IAG Loyalty CEO Adam Daniels discussed those ambitions and more in an interview with Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi.  Daniels said one of IAG Loyalty's goals is to make Avios a global currency. Avios has already entered into partnerships with Qatar Airways and Finnair, carriers outside of the IAG family. IAG's airline brands include British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus. Daniels added Avios is in discussions with other airlines as well as hotel groups. Daniels also addressed the trend of devaluing frequent flyer miles. He acknowledged one criticism of loyalty programs is that collecting miles has been easier than using them. Daniels said IAG Loyalty is looking to change that.    Next, Marriott recently reached a deal with the U.S. Justice Department to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reports Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O'Neill.  Marriott will make improvements to its reservation processes to make it easier for guests to reserve and stay in rooms they need to accommodate their disabilities. O'Neill notes that Marriott aims to list all accessible rooms through its booking system. The Justice Department had investigated Marriott's reservation practices after complaints from individuals with disabilities.  Although Marriott contended it has complied with all ADA requirements, the company will pay a $50,000 civil penalty under the deal.  Finally, Southwest Airlines is vehemently defending its strategy after activist fund Elliott Investment Management took a $2 billion stake in the company, writes Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi.  Maharishi reports Elliott — now one of the airline's largest investors — is pushing for major leadership changes at Southwest, including a shakeup at the top. Southwest said its board of directors and executive team are reviewing Elliott's proposal. In addition, Southwest said it was taking steps to return to profitability, such as making new technology investments and cutting underperforming routes.  Get more travel news at https://skift.com Producer/Presenter: Jose Marmolejos

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) ➤ Sign up for free coaching through the newsletter https://geobreezetravel.com/free-coaching/ ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template) https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption ➤ Free credit card consultations https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenTa65r0Or2YY_tG6Jh_H13MAXIyVrOhBBHo6n7bcYgvTYWg/viewform ➤ Seats.Aero: geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:28 - Using Avios on American 03:47 - Using Avios to Fly Aer Lingus 09:07 - An Avios sweet spot (Iberia) 13:27 - Using Qatar Avios 21:10 - The most recent addition to avios (Finnair) 25:07 - The Ultimate Avios Hack! Transferring and sales 29:02 - Outro ===== You can find Julia at: ➤ Free course: https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption ➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/ ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/ ➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards ➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as milevalue .com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress .com to learn more.

Ever put on last season's jacket and find old cash in the pocket and feel like you've hit the jackpot? That's exactly how I felt after casually scrolling through my airline loyalty account, and bam—18,000 points just chillin' there. Curious? You should be! But here's the kicker: I hadn't even booked any flights with them recently. So, where did they come from? Well, get ready to uncover a secret world of free points hiding in plain sight—thanks to Airbnb. In this Posh On a Penny episode, I unravel the mystery behind these elusive points. Whether you're a jet-setting nomad or an occasional Airbnb adventurer, there's something juicy here for everyone.First up, the perks of being a full-time traveler are no joke. Think converting your long-term Airbnb stays into a bounty of points, potentially scoring you a free flight across the pond or even a cushy first-class ticket within Europe. Cha-ching!But hold on, even if you're more of a once-a-year Airbnb kind of person, fear not. You're still in for a treat. Imagine earning points on every dollar spent on your cozy vacation rental or that exhilarating local experience you booked. It's like getting rewarded for simply having a good time!And guess what? This isn't just about accommodations. Oh no, my friend. Airbnb Experiences are fair game too. That means every tour, and every adventure contributes to your points stash. Talk about turning memories into rewards!Now, let's talk strategy. I've got the inside scoop on how to ensure you're not leaving these points on the table. Spoiler alert: it's ridiculously easy. With just a few clicks and some savvy tips, you'll be raking in those sweet, sweet Avios points faster than you can say “upgrade me!”So, buckle up and get ready to level up your travel game. Oh, and did I mention there's a free guide packed with even more secrets waiting for you? Consider it your passport to maximizing those rewards and living your best travel life.Mentioned in this EpisodeBritish AirwaysBritish Airways Executive ClubBA AirBNB Partnership LinkEpisode 16Delta AirBNB PartnershipConnect with me on Instagram @theluxelifeabroadEpisode WebsiteGet an additional dose of weekly travel inspo in your inbox! Sign up for our weekly newsletter filled with the most current travel tips, updates and deals. Rate, Review, & Follow"I love Steph and can't wait to hear the next episode!" If that sounds like you, it would mean the world to me if you would rate and review my show. This helps more travel lovers to find the podcast and connect with our travel community on Instagram. For Apple Podcast, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review". Share what you love most about the podcast.And if you haven't done so already, tap follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

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. This episode (66) was streamed live on April 3, 2024 and can be viewed in full here: Frequent Miler Live: Ask Us Anything Here are all the questions asked during this episode (with timestamps) (00:30) - Read more about how to find Qatar QSuites award space here. (07:12) - Hey Greg, Did you notice that there were some QR flights that were available thru jetblue but NOT british airways? (08:17) - Do any of you use the app Flighty? If yes, any improvements you want them to make? (10:19) - Hello! Is there a reason so many credit cards are dropping Priority Pass? (12:45) - what program do you have the strongest love/hate relationship with? (17:20) - Which ways of booking business/premium econ domestic flights have the best availability at a reasonable cost? I'm trying to make longer positioning flights more comfortable for 2-5 people (18:55) - what's the best way to pay for my 28 day Marriott stay, CSR, Ritz, or Hyatt for getting Globalist status? thanks Read Stephen's post about long-term hotel stays in states where you may not have to pay taxes: https://frequentmiler.com/staying-30-nights-in-a-hotel-you-might-not-have-to-pay-the-taxes/ (21:12) - Nick, on a podcast you said you were going to pick-up the Brilliant even without the SUB. Would you not consider temporarily product changing your Ritz card(s) to be eligible for the SUB? (22:55) - Any favorite resources for finding interesting things to do in a country? I have several destinations that I want to visit for 1-2 things I know about, but would need more to fill the trip (27:07) - I earned a bunch of Capital One points hoping to use them one day on Turkish, but with the devaluation what do you think some other good uses are? Read our Capital One Complete Guide  Read our Capital One Sweet Spots post (30:26) - I have a question how can I book Swiss rail Pass? I've tried everywhere and I just can't find it. Is there a way to use any airline points or just pay cash for that? (32:19) - Several Airlines use Avios and they may have different expiration policy. Can I transfer from one to the other to avoid expiration? Thanks! (35:09) - can the amex 10+ referral multiplier stack?  (36:12) - When applying for a second Ink card, is it similar to the initial application or you have to explain to Chase that the new card is for a different business?  (37:15) - Greg and Nick both said they would prefer Alaska miles over AA miles. I heard their reasons why but can you all name any sweet spots with Alaska? after the last two devaluation great deals are missing Read the post about Alaska Award Chart, Winners, Losers, and Sweet Spots here (40:16) - About to apply for the Venture X & I'm curious if u know anything about the black box that is their approval algorithm. Specific DPs? (41:24) - can you reiterate some best practices to limit the risk Amex not treating tax payments as eligible spend for the signup bonus? (44:30) - With the Robinhood card, and the USBAR, wouldn't it make more sense to buy points vs getting points on a card? (45:40) - Cruise questions. It seems that Caesars status alone is no longer enough for cruise matches and they ask for other offers so trip to AC is a must? I that correct? If so, better to wait until July 1st? (50:42) - As someone who just started the point game. Am I too late with all the devaluation going on? I started with Amex and working on the Amex points game now. (54:08) - Is there a way to avoid an airline in google flights explore tab? There's an option to toggle in the regular flights tab but not in the explore tab. (54:50): Which one of these humans is the frequent miler? (56:26) - How can I keep my Hawaiian Points from expiring? I recently cancel my Hawaiian credit card (56:59) - Who has flown the most miles? Visit this link to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media. You'll find all other Frequent Miler on the Air episodes here.

In some ways Marriott can be the Frankenstein's monster of rewards programs. There's lots of good stuff about the program...and lots of bad stuff too, all sloppily sewn together. (01:36) - More advice about how to pronounce "Qatar"! (Mailbag) Read our post on how to pronounce "Qatar": https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-pronounce-qatar/ (08:46) - Ritz Carlton Card (Card Talk) Read more about the Ritz Carlton card here: https://frequentmiler.com/yes-the-ritz-card-is-now-the-best-value-marriott-card/ (21:41) - Alaska wants you to pay to see ads (Crazy Thing) (25:00) - Buy Choice points with 50% bonus (0.69c per point) (Mattress Running the Numbers) Read more about the Choice points discount here: https://frequentmiler.com/buy-choice-points-with-30-discount-0-69cpp/  (33:20) - United to offer family mileage pooling (Award Talk) (37:45) - Chilean airline JetSmart to adopt American's AAdvantage loyalty program later this year (Award Talk) (40:47) - Finnair points are now Avios (but there doesn't yet appear to be a way to move them to BA, Iberia, etc.) (Award Talk) (43:59) - JetBlue is cancelling routes (Award Talk) (46:56) - Wells Fargo autograph journey now live 1 to 2 choice (Award Talk) Main Event: Mastering Marriott's Madness (48:39) - Huge number of hotels worldwide (nearly 9,000) This post can help you find out if you're eligible for the various Marriott cards: https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-card-eligible/ (52:36) - Bonvoy Basics Read our complete guide to Marriott Bonvoy here: https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-bonvoy-complete-guide/ (1:04:25) - Earning points See the best credit card offers here: https://frequentmiler.com/best-credit-card-sign-up-offers/ (01:09:42) - Earning free night certificates (01:10:30) - Earning elite status Listen to our Easy Marriott elite status episode here: https://frequentmiler.com/easy-marriott-elite-status/ Read: Shortcuts to Marriott Elite status https://frequentmiler.com/shortcuts-to-marriott-platinum-elite-status/  (01:14:57) - Questions about paying for rent with the Alaska card via Bilt... with high rent of $3600/mo, which card should I use...Alaska with the fee or Bilt without the fee? (Question of the Week)  to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit - "Ocean Deep" by Annie Yoder

Avios is the rewards currency for British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling, Qatar, and soon Finnair. This means it's worth some attention. On this week's episode, we discuss how you can earn, use, and maximize this reward currency. Here are some of the topics you'll find in the episode... (01:41) Player Two chimes in (Mailbag) (03:37) Chase British Airways Visa Signature® Card (Card Talk) Learn more about this card: https://frequentmiler.com/ba/ (09:30) Turkish award search shows random non-partner flights (Crazy Thing) (13:30) Best Western: Stay Twice & Earn Free Night Voucher (Mattress Running the Numbers) Read more about this: https://frequentmiler.com/best-western-stay-twice-earn-free-night-voucher/ (17:37) Turkish devalues (Award Talk) Read more about this: https://frequentmiler.com/turkish-might-be-demolishing-its-award-chart/ (22:03) SLH ditches Hyatt for Hilton (Award Talk) Read more about this: https://frequentmiler.com/small-luxury-hotels-slh-ditches-hyatt-for-hilton/ (26:10) Bilt announces milestone rewards (Award Talk) Read more about this: https://frequentmiler.com/bilt-introduces-unrewarding-milestone-rewards/ (31:50) Referral points don't count towards Bilt status, h/t Chris from All the Hacks (Award Talk) (32:58) Mastering Avios, the rewards currency for BA, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling, Qatar, and (soon) Finnair (Main Event) Read all about Avios here: https://frequentmiler.com/complete-guide-to-avios-british-airways-iberia-and-aer-lingus/ (33:22) Earning Avios (34:30) Moving Avios between programs Read more about this: https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-transfer-avios-between-aer-lingus-ba-and-iberia/ (40:52) BA Household Accounts (42:40) Using Avios Read more about using Avios with Jet Blue: https://frequentmiler.com/jetblue-mint-to-the-caribbean-for-26000-avios-where-and-how-to-find-it/ (01:03:37) How do you plan acitivites? (Question of the Week)  

Recapping our 2-week trip to India, including Delhi, Rajasthan, and Goa. We faced a lot of unexpected challenges during the trip but overall had a great time!Award Flights:PDX-YVR-DEL on AI Y/J/F for 55k/90k/117k Aeroplan.PDX-SFO-EWR-DEL on UA J for 80k United Miles (in both directions).GOI-DOH-SFO on QR J for 80k Avios.Award Hotels:Hilton Jaipur for 20k HH/nt (upgraded to Diamond floor w/Gold status).Alila Diwa Goa for 9k Hyatt/nt (upgraded to Junior Suite with Explorist status).Club at Alila Diwa for 15k Hyatt/nt.

This interview  with two senior executives at IAG Loyalty is a must listen for all loyalty professionals.   Rob McDonald, Chief Commercial Officer, and Silvia Espinosa, Chief Customer Officer share deep insights about the IAG Loyalty business.  It operates with 40 million members and alarmingly 3000 Avios are collected every second, whilst 2000 Avios are used per second! Interestingly, 60% of Avios are collected outside of flying. Rob and Silvia talk through IAGL's partner approach with recent successes. We also hear about innovations such as Avios-only flights, gamification engagement through Avios booster and IAGL's wine flyer. Hosted by Amanda Cromhout Show Notes: 1)  ⁠Rob McDonald 2) ⁠ ⁠Silvia Espinosa⁠ 3) IAG Loyalty  4) IAG Loyalty LinkedIn Page

In the latest episode of the pod I'm talking about: My month in money for October 2023, including Using my BA Companion Voucher Pre existing conditions and travel insurance Back up holiday spending cards 1st class vs 2nd class stamps Cheap gigs Your wins and losses for the month My deals of the week For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats344 ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broadcaster Andy Webb. The podcast was "Show of the Week" in the Radio Times, and it has been featured as one of the top money podcasts by publications including Apple, Good Housekeeping and the Independent. In 2021 and 2019 it was awarded Best Money Podcast at the SHOMOS - the UK Money Bloggers community annual awards, and runner-up in 2020. On each Cash Chats episode you can hear Andy share ways to get the most from your money.  Andy also runs the award-winning website Be Clever With Your Cash, presented Channel 5's Shop Smart Save Money and founded the community ukmoneybloggers.com. To contact Andy email Andy@Becleverwithyourcash.com ANDY ON SOCIAL   twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash   youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash   GET ANDY'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER You'll also get a free Quidco bonus for signing up https://becleverwithyourcash.com/newsletter/ MUSIC The music is Easter Island by Lonely Punk and provided on a creative commons licence       

【Brady - 航空哩程系列】 卡達大降兌換表？哩程需求全面下降？真的是這樣嗎？ 千萬要小心啊!!!!!如何避免中招呢！？ 最近卡達航空調降了兌換機票所需哩程，但… 真有這麼好嗎！？請小心避免中招 新制與舊制計算所需哩程的機制完全不同，一定要非常謹慎 完整影片分析：https://l.tripplus.cc/3NRMzkZ

British Airways Holidays are making it so much easier to enjoy your holidays without the stress. All their holidays are ATOL protected, they offer a 24hr helpline should you need them when you're away and allow you to book with a low deposit. You can enjoy flexible payments until you fly*, and can even use Avios points towards your holiday too! Plus, all their holidays include a 23kg baggage allowance per person, so no surprises when you book. If this episode inspires you to take your holidays more seriously you can head to Ba.com/holidays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Subscribe to my substack HERE. Sign up to Owning It: Real Time to help with your travel anxiety while en route HERE. Brought to you in partnership with British Airways Holidays, this solo episode explores my experience of travel anxiety. It's something that held me back from getting on a flight for such a long time and it meant I missed out on a huge amount of formative experiences. Eventually, I worked through it with some mindset shifts laid out in this episode and other coping mechanisms, leading to once-in-a-lifetime trips to Thailand and Japan. Part of managing travel anxiety, be it the kind I experienced or the general stresses that surround travel, for example when holidaying with children, is booking with the right provider. British Airways Holidays are making it so much easier to enjoy your holidays without the stress. All their holidays are ATOL protected, they offer a 24hr helpline should you need them when you're away and allow you to book with a low deposit. You can enjoy flexible payments until you fly*, and can even use Avios points towards your holiday too! Plus, all their holidays include a 23kg baggage allowance per person, so no surprises when you book. If this episode inspires you to take your holidays more seriously you can head to Ba.com/holidays. * Full balance due four weeks before departure for short haul or seven weeks for all other holiday bookings.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/owningittheanxietypodcast. Own your anxiety as and when it happens with Owning It: Real Time. The situation specific series of audio guides that helps you move through your most anxious moments. Available now on Acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/owningittheanxietypodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You don't need airline elite status to get elite-like treatment. This week, we discuss how to get the perks without the loyalty and how to think about the costs associated if you decide to stay on that hamster wheel. Join our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 00:00 Intro 01:42 Giant Mailbag 04:47 What crazy thing . . . did Amex do this week? 06:46 Mattress running the numbers: Aeroplan cardholders can get 4th night free with points https://frequentmiler.com/aeroplan-offering-4th-night-free-on-hotel-stays-but-its-very-poor-value/ 09:55 Card Talk: U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve card https://frequentmiler.com/usbar/ https://frequentmiler.com/ultra-premium-credit-card-travel-insurance/ 22:35 Award Talk 22:37 Choice Privileges sweet spot awards https://frequentmiler.com/excellent-new-set-of-choice-privileges-sweet-spot-rewards-for-stays-through-11-30/ https://frequentmiler.com/a-sweet-spot-hotel-and-a-rookie-mistake/ 25:27 Greg finds an award not on the search tools 28:21 Finnair via Avios 32:02 Main Event: Roll your own airline elite status 32:30 Basic run-down of earning status through flight or credit card spend https://frequentmiler.com/earn-elite-status-aa-vs-delta-vs-united/ 37:48 Do we need elite status at all? How can we be treated elite? 57:53 Why might you actually want airline elite status? 1:04:45 Are the benefits of loyalty worth it? Who should pursue it? 1:09:36 Question of the Week: I accidentally purchased $6500 in United miles while booking an award. I can ask them to reverse the purchase, but is it worth the risk of the ticket getting canceled? Music credit: Annie Yoder

In the latest episode of the pod I'm talking about: How much it costs to run a fan or aircon unit Why people are using BNPL for essentials How to use your loyalty card to return items Two big credit card welcome offers My deals of the week For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats336 ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broadcaster Andy Webb. The podcast was "Show of the Week" in the Radio Times, and it has been featured as one of the top money podcasts by publications including Apple, Good Housekeeping and the Independent. In 2021 and 2019 it was awarded Best Money Podcast at the SHOMOS - the UK Money Bloggers community annual awards, and runner-up in 2020. On each Cash Chats episode you can hear Andy share ways to get the most from your money.  Andy also runs the award-winning website Be Clever With Your Cash, presented Channel 5's Shop Smart Save Money and founded the community ukmoneybloggers.com. To contact Andy email Andy@Becleverwithyourcash.com ANDY ON SOCIAL   twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash   youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash   GET ANDY'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER You'll also get a free Quidco bonus for signing up https://becleverwithyourcash.com/newsletter/ MUSIC The music is Easter Island by Lonely Punk and provided on a creative commons licence       

Get your pen and paper and get ready to play along and see if you can beat the blogger as Nick tries to score at least 75,000 points revealing 10 tricks for spending fewer points on your flight and hotel awards. 00:00 Intro 01:52 Giant Mailbag 04:05 Card Talk: Amex Platinum card changes 10:51 Mattress running the numbers: Stand Up to Cancer and earn 50x https://frequentmiler.com/american-airlines-earn-up-to-50x-aadvantage-miles-with-cancer-research-donation/ 14:15 Award Talk 14:20 IHG suite upgrades now apply on award stays 16:41 Finnair is joining Avios https://frequentmiler.com/finnair-to-start-using-avios-in-early-2024/ 19:49 Main Event: 10 tricks for spending fewer points for flights and hotels (gameshow edition) 21:19 How can a person get 1.5 cpp for travel booked directly with travel providers? https://frequentmiler.com/us-bank-real-time-mobile-rewards-what-works-where/ 23:52 How can you get 2 cents per point buying flights with Amex Membership Rewards points? 26:29 Describe two tricks that guarantee lower award prices by flying farther https://frequentmiler.com/avianca-lifemiles-awesome-mixed-cabin-award-pricing-first-class-for-less/ https://frequentmiler.com/cathay-pacific-asia-miles-mixed-cabin-award-pricing-first-class-for-less/ 28:59 Name three ways to incur lower surcharges when flying BA https://frequentmiler.com/british-airways-adds-option-to-use-more-avios-less-money/ https://frequentmiler.com/business-class-to-london-for-less-with-this-asia-miles-hack/ 33:59 How is it possible to fly within Europe for as few as 4,000 points one-way?  https://frequentmiler.com/air-france-klm-across-europe-for-less-sweet-spot-spotlight/ 36:32 How can fly business class across the Atlantic Ocean for 55k United miles? 40:38 Name three ways to pay for a regular room award stay but confirm a suite instead https://frequentmiler.com/incredible-hyatt-suites-bookable-with-points/ 43:31 What type of lodging would cost me 67,500 points per night? https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-vacasa/ 45:43 How could one pay avg of only 67.5 pct of the original award cost for a hotel? (32.5% off) 50:11 How could one pay 55% fewer points for a hotel award? 54:49 Bonus: What are Delta miles worth in SkyClub for premium drinks? 56:42 Question of the Week: What if any are the best ways to book Airbnbs or 2 hotel rooms with points at a reasonable rate? Music credit: Annie Yoder

The Award Travel 101 Community and Podcast are brought to you by AwardWallet. Check out all of the features in AwardWallet Plus which can help you better track your progress and prevent loss or expiration. If you register for our next-level Award Travel 201 Community for $89.99 annually, AwardWallet Plus is included in your subscription (which means you get access to next level strategies for just $5 per month). If this interests you, register here.Post of the WeekComes from our Award Travel 201 Community member Raney O'Keefe, who says that miles and points have been burning her out. She asks," Has this every happened to any of you? Do you just need an auto-pilot break sometimes?"NewsAmerican Express makes some changes that most Award Travel 101 members won't be pleased with. What's your take?Finnair announces changes to their rewards program and follow the steps of Qatar in switching to Avios. Does this excite you?WHAT BONUSES DID WE GET?Angie - tried to apply for the Charles Schwab American Express Platinum - what caused this plan to fail?Joe - Chase Ink Business Preferred arrived - knocking out his Minimum Spending Requirement easier than expectedHIGHLIGHT (Main Feature) What Cards are In Our WalletAngie -Ink PlusAmex GoldCiti PremierCiti Double CashChase FreedomChase Freedom UnlimitedRitz CarltonP2:Amex GoldCiti PremierCiti Double CashJoe -Hilton SurpassUnited BusinessCiti PremierCiti AAdvantage BusinessWorld of HyattBusiness GoldChase Sapphire ReserveChase Ink Business PreferredAmex PlatinumP2:Citi PremierAmex GoldChase Sapphire ReserveHilton SurpassTip of the WeekOur next meetup in Minneapolis is under way, and it's great for making friends and connections in the hobby to improve your understanding. If you're interested in upping your Award Travel game, check out our Award Travel 201 Community which includes AwardWallet Plus.Where To Find the Award Travel 101 Community For questions, you can join us in the free 100,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community. For more intermediate and advanced strategies, join Award Travel 201 community To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at contactawardtravel@gmail.com. Our next meetup is located in San Antonio, TX on April 26–28, 2024, and it's SOLD-OUT. You can get on our wait-list, but to learn more visit Taco 'Bout A Fiesta! Support the AT101 Podcast/Community

Don't settle for mediocrity - get great value from your credit card points by utilizing some of our favorite techniques to save big on both economy and business class airfare and hotels ranging from simple to simply luxurious. 00:00 Intro 00:48 Giant Mailbag: Trouble with the Schwab debit card and a workaround 06:14 What crazy thing . . . did Bilt Rewards do this week? 14:29 Mattress running the numbers: Frontier's GoWild pass promotion 20:55 Award Talk 20:59 Nick's experience with a British Airways award via American Airlines 26:05 Greg gets the Bilt card 26:47 Alaska trick for saving miles 29:51 Southwest is adding free standby on all fares 33:32 Choice suites thanks to Radisson 34:32 Main Event: Chase Ultimate Rewards points: Best ways to get great value 34:48 Hyatt 40:00 Using Chase Ultimate Rewards points via airline programs 40:39 United Mileage Plus 43:23 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club 55:38 Air France / KLM Flying Blue 1:03:40 Air Canada Aeroplan 1:09:48 Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer 1:11:37 Avios 1:16:01 Question of the Week: Which comes first -- the chicken or the egg? Do you book the flight or hotel first to maximize value? Music credit: Annie Yoder

這集Podcast跟以往不一樣，由小編重新編輯Ryan先前錄製的影片來跟大家分享信用卡資訊 算是我們的全新嘗試，可不是小編跟歐森偷懶喔…… 每個月Ryan都會幫大家整理每個月推薦的信用卡優惠及活動 ，這個月也不例外！ 七月份最值得大家關注的，就是Chase總算把Ink Preferred的開卡禮低消調降 開卡禮還是維持高開卡禮100k，但是開卡禮的消費任務只要以前的一半，真的是超讚的消息！！ 除了開卡禮的優惠之外，最近也有新一波的轉點加成跟Merchant offer 聽完之後也請給我們五星評價~~~ Ryan介紹的完整影片：https://youtu.be/G4ZYg42nuok Chase Ink Preferred 介紹：https://blog.tripplus.cc/zh/creditcar… Amex Green 介紹：https://blog.tripplus.cc/zh/creditcar…

Hey there, points people! Today, I'm talking with Juan Ruiz of (@doubledutydaddy). Juan has been writing and editing stories about credit cards, loyalty programs, and travel for over a decade. He's contributed to outlets like The Points Guy, Forbes, CNN, and Upgraded Points. Juan travels with his family using points and miles, having visited 39 countries across 6 continents. In this episode, Juan and I discuss tips for traveling with multiple kids, why Alaska miles are so hard to come by, and why you shouldn't sleep on them for long-haul flights from the US to Asia. Juan and I talk about using Alaska miles to fly on Cathay Pacific. If you don't have Alaska miles, but want the same experience, you can book Cathay Pacific using British Airways Avios. If you need more Avios, you might consider the British Airways Visa Signature® Card. Remember, if you decide to apply for the British Airways Visa Signature® Card or any other card, never apply directly through Google – always use a friend or creator's referral link. If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you're not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations ! And we have the links to the British Airways Visa Signature® Card and the free consultation form for you in the show notes as well. And now, on with the show! ➤ Check out the British Airways Visa Signature® Card HERE ➤ Want to learn how to earn more points without needing to open up more credit cards? Check out my free webinar “You Don't Need 20 Cards” HERE == ➤ You can find Juan on Instagram | Twitter ➤ You can find Julia through her Free Course | Instagram | Credit Card Links | Patreon | YouTube ➤ Sign up for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for free coaching calls! Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as milevalue .com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress .com to learn more.

近期大家想要出遊，機票住宿的漲價一定很有感 除了選擇划算的哩程計畫來兌換「大人」的機票 那…小朋友的呢！？ 尤其是不滿二歲的小嬰兒…不佔位的小寶貝也需要機票嗎？ 這集除了跟大家說明定義何謂「不佔位」嬰兒票 也跟大家推薦幾個兌換起來相對划算的嬰兒票 以及兌換嬰兒票要留意的一些小細節~ 家中有小寶貝要帶著一起出遊的，這集一定要多聽幾次喔！ 聽完也請給我們五星評價~~~~~

In episode 171 of the Simple Flying podcast your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, American Airlines/JetBlue North East Alliance banned British Airways' latest Avios-only flights Fokker working on a hydrogen F100 Cathay Pacific fires cabin crew Finnair heads to Australia

上一集跟台灣朋友們介紹了短程之王「Virgin」 自然不能厚此薄彼讓美國的朋友失望~ 雖然不是短程之「王」，但在短程點對點的兌換上擁有極佳兌換表格的「Avios」 確實針對美西朋友前往渡假聖地「夏威夷」仍舊非常划算！ 再搭配上「神奇小卡」開卡禮的加持 輕鬆可以達成來回機票+五天四夜住宿的旅行計畫 也非常適合常帶著一家大小出遊的朋友們~ 省錢+享受渡假 一氣呵成！！也有在文中推薦幾家不錯的酒店選擇喔！ 還在想著暑假要帶小朋友、另一伴去哪兒玩嗎？ 不妨聽聽看這集喔~~~聽完也請給我們五星評價！謝謝 【信用卡推薦】 Chase Sapphire Preferred：https://blog.tripplus.cc/zh/creditcarddatabase/chase_sapphire_preferred 【文章推薦】 可愛島君悅渡假村體驗文：https://blog.tripplus.cc/zh/149152/randy_grand_hyatt_kauai_resort_1

In episode 166 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, Ryanair's struggle in Germany Can we stop talking about aviation's recovery now? The importance of cabin humidity United Airlines' launches and losses British Airways' Avios only flights

Miles & Points for the Win (from the group)!Katy Krouth - Polaris Business Class both ways to Thailand. You can share your Award Travel wins too - whether BIG or Small! Stephanie Staiano - QSuites to South Africa - with AT101's help she was able to (earn)  select the right cards, meet the SUB and (burn) book RT for 190k pp from East Coast figuring out Avios and QA. “Not sure if that's a good CPP and don't really care.” Don't worry about the CCP police.NEWS & ENHANCED OFFERSDetails Of New Chase “Sapphire Experience” At Austin Airport, Opening Next MonthWhat are the new 5X Freedom categories? Bask raises Increases interest rate payout on savings accounts again! Brex Rewards devaluation - most of us were fired anyway, but will others follow suit?WHAT BONUSES DID WE GET? Nothing new for JoeJerod -Citi Premier - are you eligible?Working on Citi AAdvantage PlatinumApproved for Chase Ink CashApproved for Amex Biz Platinum TRIP UPDATES? Joe - Renewed kids passportJerod - Cancun (le blanc - not on points) but flights on pointsAlila VentanaParis - Flying Blue Sweet spotsHIGHLIGHT (Main Feature) Meet the Mods - Jerod Morales & Business Class for SIXHow'd you get introduced to travel rewards/loyalty programsBackground - 1st card Chase Sapphire PreferredFamily Travel - Expensive and reward programs can help reduce costsSome of your highlights - Singapore 5th Freedom route (Houston to Manchester) in Business class for 6How you like to travelFavorite programs - Ultimate Rewards, World of Hyatt, British Airways, Southwest Rapid RewardsWhat trips do you have booked now, and what are you most looking forward to? Jerod's Tips to Save T-MobileClear US customs departing DUB > great with familyWhere To Find UsFor questions, you can join us in the FREE 91,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community. Where To Find the Award Travel 101 Community For questions, you can join us in the free 100,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community. For more intermediate and advanced strategies, join Award Travel 201 community To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at contactawardtravel@gmail.com. Our next meetup is located in San Antonio, TX on April 26–28, 2024, and it's SOLD-OUT. You can get on our wait-list, but to learn more visit Taco 'Bout A Fiesta! Support the AT101 Podcast/Community

Ed Parsons, the Google Maps guy, is our guest today. He's heard the Concorde prototype noise as a kid, flown on the Concorde before it got retired, explored all the Concordes in existence around the world since — a true fan — and we discuss it all, from the history to the conspiracy theories, to a certain nostalgia about a future that's now in the past.  He is also a GGL, Gold Guest List, the (almost) top tier British Airways status, which gives him access to the exclusive Concorde Rooms (yes, there's more than one), and we learn about more the extra perks, whilst we discuss the not-exactly-great state of current BA, and Heathrow.  Ed tells us about the many Air Shows he's toured (and photographed!), and of the amazing BRR beach airport (Otter it is, but no Maldives temperatures). Thank you SO MUCH, Ed!You can find Ed on:https://www.edparsons.comhttps://twitter.com/edparsonsAnd check his photographs on:https://photos.edparsons.comhttps://www.instagram.com/edparsons/Thank you all for your graciousness in 2022, we love having you as listeners.Happy New Year, and see you in 2023!! 

Alex has a joyful experience to Oslo with Norse Atlantic Airways (he flies to Stockholm too, the Nordics know how to handle snow, whilst the UK clearly doesn't). Finland sees record traffic to meet Santa Claus, whilst Air Greenland celebrates a new 330neo. France says NO short haul flights, the EU says YES to mobile networks in flight, the UK says NO MORE to liquid security limits. Doha opens a massive new airport garden, says Singapore stole their idea. Can someone remember Florence Airport, or Pisa Airport, for us? (The Pisa lounge is miserable, no need to tell Paul). Is there a fast track trick at Heathrow transfers?  The revolution: a lounge with a nacho cheese dispenser!!Be excellent to each other.(We covered Oslo OSL in episode 032, and Stockholm ARN in episode 99)

Aeroplan adds the ability to book Emirates awards, British Airways lets you pay more Avios and less money, JetBlue totally revamps its loyalty program and more. Greg and Nick discuss this week's big loyalty news and more. Join our email list to read even more: FrequentMiler.com/Subscribe 00:28 Giant mailbag: Etihad sweet spot on Asiana https://frequentmiler.com/best-ways-to-get-to-asia-using-miles-premium-cabins/ 3:16 What crazy thing....did Southwest Airlines do this week? 7:30 Mattress running the numbers: Necker Island is back and there's a 30% transfer bonus. Is it worth it? https://frequentmiler.com/necker-island-book-with-virgin-points/ 18:09 Awards we booked this week: IHG search results weirdness (don't forget to scroll to the bottom!) 20:49 Main Event: Airline loyalty shakeup: Big news from Aeroplan, British Airways, JetBlue, and more 21:05 Aeroplan adds the ability to earn & redeem on Emirates https://frequentmiler.com/book-emirates-through-aeroplan-econ-business-now-first-class-to-come/ 30:09 British Airways adds option to pay more Avios and less money https://frequentmiler.com/british-airways-adds-option-to-use-more-avios-less-money/ 36:26 Alaska adds the ability to book El Al online https://frequentmiler.com/transfer-partner-master-list/ 40:12 JetBlue's new loyalty program https://frequentmiler.com/jetblue-adding-multiple-elite-status-levels-in-2023/ 1:01:49 Question of the Week: How long does it take for Marriott elite nights to post when you get a new credit card? Music credit: Annie Yoder