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The Ease Of Online Passport Renewals, United "Revamps" Their Program & Bank of America's Frustrating Fraud Department Nov 17, 2022

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we talk about Mark's recent run in with the Bank of America fraud department, how United has devalued their program and Joe's experience with an award booking service. We also discuss how awesome renewing your passport online is.

Episode Notes

- 3:32 - Joe's point.me experience

- 15:49 - United "enhancements"

- 21:01 - Online passport renewal

- 26:58 - Mark battles the Bank of America fraud department…again

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Scammers Come For Shawn's Family, Next Level Timing Of Applications & Hitting The Southwest Companion Pass Nov 10, 2022

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we talk about the scammers coming after Shawn's dad, why now is the time to go all in on the Companion Pass and how to time credit card applications to perfection. We also discussed if we went after the Bank of America spending day and car rental prices changing after bookings.

Episode Notes

0:00 - Shawn's family almost gets scammed
10:42 - Southwest companion pass offers
18:00 - Timing credit card applications
28:58 - Bank of America bonus spending day
33:39 - Car rental prices changing after booking?

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Making $25k From Miles & Points, Chase Saving The Day & Eating The Gummy Bear of Death Nov 03, 2022

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we talk about Chase saving Joe's welcome offer blunder, Frontier's new promotion that could offer awesome value, Mark playing dumb games and winning stupid prizes and Chase's best ever offers are now online.

Episode Notes

9:41 - Chase Ink bonus updates
12:17 - Joe almost misses a sign up bonus!
18:33 - Mark's breaks down making over $25,000
37:07 - Shawn's buying Frontier's new game changing product

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Are You Working Status Or Is Status Working You, Chase's Juicy Offers & Capital One Bringing The Heat Oct 27, 2022

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we talk about fighting the urge to chase status when it doesn't make sense. We also talk about Capital One upping their game with new lounges and an interesting airport restaurant concept. We also discuss how Chase is being overly generous with their new offers and especially by matching the new offers pretty far back.

Episode Notes

7:30 - Southwest Companion Pass changes and status merry go rounds
16:10 - Spending days w/ banks
22:36 - Chase bonus bumps and matching
25:31 - Capital One increasing credit card perks
34:41 - Did Mark book 2 rooms again?

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Hyatt Points Lost In Translation, How IHG Diamond Stacks Up & Maximizing Player 2's Free Night Cert Oct 20, 2022

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss Mark's recent trip to Chicago and his negative experience with Joe's wife (not really), Hyatt Globalists and fake Globalist treatment, more adventures in the air for Shawn, IHG giving out Diamond like candy and a whole lot more.

Episode Notes

2:34 - Mark in Chicago
10:07 - The Thompson
24:32 - Prime Day 2 experience
27:48 - IHG Diamond status offer
28:43 - Kimpton in Miami and Little Havana

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Amex Can Charge Your Closed Cards, Free Night Cert Improvements & Target Is Getting Interesting Oct 13, 2022

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss some recent news including Hilton and Marriott free night certs, the credit card competition act and an card that Amex charged…after it was closed? Plus some juice to be squeezed out of Target!

Episode Notes

5:37 - Hilton free night certificates
12:33 - Marriott free night certificates
22:01 - Credit card competition act
31:06 - Target deals
38:05 - Amex charged a closed card?

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Seattle Trip Report: Alaska Airlines First Impressions, Gum Wall, Pike Market & The Tiny Space Needle Oct 06, 2022

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss Mark's recent trip to Seattle as he unnecessarily slanders some of the cities landmarks and Alaska Airlines. Along the way we learn how miles and points helped Mark to make the trip a little more comfortable.

Episode Notes

7:23 - Basics of Seattle trip
10:33 - Mark's not a fan of Alaska Airlines
15:42 - Hotel 1000 LXR, A Hilton Property
21:49 - Sightseeing and touring Seattle
34:17 - Some trouble flying home

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The Good & Bad Of Waldorf Astoria Cabo, Why Point.me Is Worth Your $1 & Marriott Drops Some New Clunkers Sep 29, 2022

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss some new Marriott duds, point.me, and have an extended banter section that you might want to skip (use the timestamps). Also - Shawn shares the highest of highs and the lowest of lows from his recent stay at the Waldorf Astoria in Cabo.

Episode Notes

12:21 - point.me
23:40 - Another live search by Joe
25:13 - New Bonvoy cards
36:46 - Waldorf Astoria Cabo - the good
45:53 - Waldorf Astoria Cabo - the very bad

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Pick Pocketed in Mexico City, Floating Gardens, The Shout & A Big Earthquake Scare Sep 22, 2022

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss the MTM Diamond Patreon meetup and how pickpockets got the best of a lot of people. Plus why Mexico City is worth a visit and Shawn experiences a big earthquake!

Episode Notes

5:06 - Pickpocketed!
12:50 - Mexico City
29:18 - Hampton Inn Mexico City
32:47 - Six Flags in Mexico City

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Newest Carnival Ship Is Walmart Of The Seas, Last Chance To Double Dip & Mean Review Reading Sep 15, 2022

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss Shawn's experience on the Carnival Mardi Gras (Walmart of the Seas) and discuss how to get through to AMEX chat faster and the power of Google Flights.

Episode Notes

4:36 - Carnival Mardi Gras
8:10 - Shawn's free stateroom
13:12 - Questionable ship design and clientele
26:06 - Food and entertainment
39:52 - Credit card news and updates (Marriott Brilliant, AMEX chat reps, Google Flights)
48:36 - MEAN REVIEW

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