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Bank Of America Fraud Fiasco, Big Airline Shakeup & What Being On A Cruise Ship Is like Right Now Feb 10, 2022

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we talk about Bank of America's crazy fraud department requirements, why the Spirit and Frontier merger isn't good for us and Shawn shares what it is like getting aboard a cruise ship these days. We also talk about how surprising the worst ranked airline in the US is and Mark shares how Uber's technology has failed him.

Episode Notes

5:05 - Mark vs. Bank of America's fraud team

17:53 - What cruising Royal Caribbean is like right now

28:33 - Jetblue…the worst airline?

31:09 - Frontier and Spirit merging

36:30 - Signing up for Uber and Swagbucks bonus

41:22 - Lock in Amazon Prime before the price increase

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Profitable Retention Offers, Dirt Cheap Cruises & What Is With All These New Airlines? Feb 03, 2022

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss Amex paying Mark actual cash to keep a card open and other retention offers. We also discuss a recent round of applications, Hyatt's expansion continues and a new airline launching for discounted flights to Asia. We finish it off with some dirt cheap cruise talk.

Episode Notes

2:44 - Doordasher Diaries

12:45 - AMEX retention offers

17:18 - Credit card mini app-o-rama

22:12 - New Hyatt properties

28:25 - Flying to Asia through...Alaska?

32:39 - Cruise corner

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Worst Business Class Flight Ever, IHG Making Big Moves & The Scammers Are Winning Jan 27, 2022

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss how the fraudsters are winning, what we think of the IHG refresh and whether or not it has us jumping on board and what a horrible business class flight experience is like. Mark also gives an update on his DoorDash experience and Shawn gives updates on his big trip.

Episode Notes

2:57 - Doordash Chronicles

12:17 - Paypal fraud update

20:32 - Shawn trip planning updates

26:35 - New IHG cards

34:43 - SAS J

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Hyatt Ventana Big Sur Review, PayPal Scammers Getting Creative & Flying To Turkey To Buy Rugs Jan 20, 2022

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we have a special guest Derrick Dye from Travel on Point(s). We talk about his recent trip to Alila Ventana Big Sur and if it lived up to the hype. We also discuss how he booked his upcoming whirlwind trip to Turkey and what his plans are while he is there. We finish up discussing Mark's run in with the PayPal dispute department and see how worthless they really are.

Episode Notes

2:04 - What is Travel on Point(s)?

10:01 - Ventana Big Sur

22:47 - Last minute travel cancellations

24:11 - Buying rugs in Turkey

31:46 - Paypal fraud

44:40 - What grinds Derrick's gears?

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Grand Hyatt Kauai Still Impresses, Joe Wins A Medal At Disney, DoorDash Delivery Tips & Tricks Jan 13, 2022

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we talk about Shawn's trip to Hawaii and why the Hyatt Regency Kauai is still a favorite. We also discuss Joe getting his medal on at Disney and Mark gives his DoorDash delivery tips and tricks and overview of the program.

Episode Notes

4:35 - Jetblue flight cancellations

7:23 - New Mosaic perk

10:50 - runDisney

18:48 - Dealing with Hawaii covid regulations

24:17 - Grand Hyatt Kauai

29:35 - AA flight upgrades

35:38 - Door Dashing

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Joe's Chase Account Gets Robbed, How We Are Using Our Airline Credits & US Bank Gets One Over On Mark Jan 06, 2022

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we talk about Hyatt giving away bonus points for otherwise worthless perks. We also talk about our Amex airline credits game plans, how US Bank beat us at our own game and Joe getting his Chase account robbed.

Episode Notes

1:33 - Dealing with expiring Hyatt awards

10:11 - AMEX end/beginning of year credits

19:57 - Booking more Amex offer cruises

22:02 - Tricksy US Bank

27:09 - Robbed!

36:00 - Mark gets a new job

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Terrible Holiday Gifts, Best Trips of 2021 & Planning 2022 Travel! Dec 30, 2021

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we talk about some of the worst Christmas/Chanukah gifts we have received over the years. Plus Shawn & Mark discuss some of the highlights of 2021 travel including coolest redemptions, best places visited and our favorite moments. We also dive into our 2022 plans, some of the pains of planning almost two years into the pandemic and the many cool things we are planning.

Episode Notes

1:51 - Worst Christmas/Chanukah/holiday gifts we've ever received

6:30 - Travel in 2020 and 2021 was all a blur

13:30 - MtM Diamond meetups were a highlight

15:05 - Making thousands of dollars & great memories in Michigan

22:10 What we're most looking forward to in 2022 travel wise

25:31 - Difficulties of committing to 2022 travel

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Chase's Big Time Flop, California Trip Report & Mark Does WHAT To His Eyebrows!? Dec 23, 2021

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we talk about Shawn's recent trip to the bay area in California, planning future travels in this environment and what to do with expiring Hyatt free night certificates. We also give a quick overview of the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, discuss Shawn's big family shake up and Chase's recent dud.

Episode Notes

6:37 - The last day of school

10:38 - Planning trips in this environment

16:21 - Bay area trip

24:53 - Expiring Hyatt free nights

26:56 - Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay

28:42 - Another Chase dud

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Best Deal in AA Miles History? Delta Devaluation & Instacart Gift Card Warning Dec 16, 2021

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we talk about Delta's recent devaluation, buying American Airlines miles at less than half a cent and maximizing Amex Offers for the holidays. We also talk about a potential Southwest devaluation, why Instacart gift cards are dangerous and how to save money on Amazon.

Episode Notes

5:50 - Instacart followup

11:44 - Delta eliminates basic economy mileage earning

16:48 - Southwest adds a fare class

19:38 - Holiday shopping with AMEX offers

24:14 - Simply having a wonderful miles time

28:44 - Upcoming travel plans

37:55 - Amazon pay with points

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Drinking Around the World, Free Cruises, Hacking Frontier & When Car Buying Goes Wrong Dec 09, 2021

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast Shawn and Mark talk about drinking / eating around the world at Epcot. We also discuss earning free cruises through status matches, taking advantage of Frontier status, a new timeshare offer and Mark's Instacart gift card failure.

Episode Notes

2:40 - MTM Diamond meetup in Orlando: Great success!

14:16 - Instacart's gift card department is worthless

23:33 - Disneyland stole my Airpods, kind of

27:13 - How my car rental turned profitable 4 years later

35:21 - Getting multiple cruises for free via status matching

41:59 - Frontier status has been valuable so far

49:00 - New Timeshare deal

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