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In this podcast, Frequent Miler founder Greg, and senior author Nick debate current topics in the points & miles world.
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00:31 Giant Mailbag: The highs and lows of Passing the GUC
10:00 Mattress running the numbers: A Radisson promo that really is mattress-run-worthy.
15:50 Main Event: Marriott fans the rumor flames
45:41 Question of the Week: Could you use US Bank Altitude Reserve points to pay for your Maldives sea plane transfer?
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Greg and Nick recorded this week's episode in the air on the way home from the Maldives. With crystal clear waters, show-stopping sunsets, and fantastic service still fresh in mind - and while flying in the comfort of KLM business class during recording - the answer to the title question still wasn't an easy one. See the discussion for more.
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This week Greg and Nick discuss the challenges they have faced in navigating protocols and requirements for a major international trip.
See more here: https://frequentmiler.com/guc-trip-update/
Music credit: Annie Yoder
00:27 Giant Mailbag: Is the Hilton Surpass the better choice for Hilton Diamond status in 2021? 3:10 Mattress Running the Numbers: If you're spending for a Hilton free night certificate in 2021, should you finish off the spend for Diamond status? 10:14 What crazy thing...did Citi do this week? 13:55 Main Event: A deluge of transfer bonuses https://frequentmiler.com/wow-12x-membership-rewards-transfer-bonuses-aeroplan-avios-virgin-atlantic-more/ https://frequentmiler.com/stacking-lifemiles-bonuses-new-domestic-theory/ https://frequentmiler.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-transfer-points-to-airline-and-hotel-programs/ 43:01 Post Roast: Is the Capital One transfer bonus to Air France a poor deal? https://frequentmiler.com/20-transfer-bonus-to-flying-blue-from-capital-one/ 48:17 Question of the Week: What are you excited about in September? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6iMWd2BlXM&t=561s Subscribe to our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Thanks for watching or listening! Music credit: Annie Yoder
1:08 Giant Mailbag 4:41 What crazy thing...did Alitalia do this week? 11:10 Mattress running the numbers: At what price should you mattress run the new Wyndham promotions? https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-earn-3000-bonus-points-when-booking-weekday-stays-check-in-sun-wed/ 18:52 Main Event: Elite status from home https://frequentmiler.com/shopping-for-status-airline-edition-inspired-by-passing-the-guc/ https://frequentmiler.com/shopping-for-status-car-rental-edition/ https://frequentmiler.com/american-airlines-platinum-pro-status-fast-track-via-world-of-hyatt/ 51:56 Question of the Week: Rental car prices keep changing. How can you make sure you're getting the best price?
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00:41 Giant Mailbag: Is the Sears Shop Your Way Mastercard the best cash back card ever?
5:42 What crazy thing...did Radisson Rewards do?
12:21 Mattress running the numbers: Should Greg use a Marriott free night certificate or earn a new one?
22:07 Main Event: Easy top tier Hyatt elite status. Should you go for it?
https://frequentmiler.com/easy-path-to-top-tier-hyatt-status/
https://frequentmiler.com/my-misadventures-with-a-hyatt-premium-suite-award/
https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-get-top-tier-hyatt-elite-benefits-without-status/
56:30 Post roast / question of the week: Are we grossly under-valuing Hilton points?
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1:17 Giant Mailbag: Why not log in to United?
4:44 What crazy thing...did Aeroplan do this week?
https://frequentmiler.com/aeroplan-might-be-a-more-exciting-transfer-partner-than-we-thought/
10:41 Mileage running the numbers: When is an Emirates Skywards+ subscription worth it?
https://frequentmiler.com/emirates-launches-skywards-subscription-plans-surprisingly-compelling-offer/
18:10 Main Event: One card to rule them all
Trip down memory lane:
2012: https://frequentmiler.com/one-card-to-rule-them-all/
2013: https://frequentmiler.com/a-new-card-to-rule-them-all/
The new 2021 opportunity: https://frequentmiler.com/curve-is-coming-get-on-the-waitlist/
45:03 Question of the Week: Is it worth it for me to pay rent with a credit card?
Chase has added Air Canada as an Ultimate Rewards transfer partner. Having new options is always good news, but is the news "great"?
00:34 Giant Mailbag: Do you have any plans to to do a podcast about the US Bank Altitude Reserve card? https://frequentmiler.com/us-bank-altitude-reserve-guide/ 2:45 What crazy thing....did Alaska Airlines do this week? 10:37 Mileage Running the Numbers: Is it worth mileage running Delta Lifetime Diamond status? https://frequentmiler.com/manufacturing-lifetime-delta-diamond-status/ 19:26 Main Event: Delta elite status: easier than ever https://frequentmiler.com/easy-path-to-delta-elite-status-through-jan-2024/ https://frequentmiler.com/delta-extends-elite-status-upgrade-certificates-earnings-on-awards-and-more/ 51:24 Question of the Week: If you book a Fine Hotel & Resorts property and then downgrade your Platinum card, will you still get benefits? Join our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Thanks for listening! Music credit: Annie Yoder
00:21 All the things we got wrong last week
7:28 Giant Mailbag: Isn't Fine Hotels & Resorts overpriced?
14:53 What crazy thing.....did Amex do this week?
16:57 What crazy thing....did Amex do this week?
21:42 Mattress Running the Numbers: Best Western
https://frequentmiler.com/best-western-amex-offer-spend-100-get-20-back/
24:56 Main Event: Citi has the best transferable points program....for a limited time.
https://frequentmiler.com/citi-thankyou-american-airlines-transfer-partners/
https://frequentmiler.com/citi-offers-an-aa-exit-bail-out-or-double-down-on-my-mind/
57:05 Post Roast
https://frequentmiler.com/citi-offers-an-aa-exit-bail-out-or-double-down-on-my-mind/
1:02:43 Question of the Week: Why would you surrender the Alaska Visa? Why wouldn't you surrender it?
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