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5 cool points & miles opportunities expiring soon | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep328 | 10-17-25
Episode 328
On today's Frequent Miler on the Air Podcast we'll discuss how to fly with 1 free human companion and 1 pet companion for a full year, or how to fly with a free human companion for two years, or how to get 350,000 points and elite status for 25 years!
Giant Mailbag
(01:15) - "I wanted to share some insights on the Mesa card based on my experience..."
Learn more about the Mesa Homeonwers card here.
100K Vacay Challenge
(07:36) - Stephen won both judges' vote and the popular vote!
(09:05) - Tim posted his full itinerary here: 7 nights in London and Norway for 100,000 points: Mountains, fjords and ferries
Card News
(10:02) - 5K bonus points for Atmos Summit card waitlisters extended
(11:59) - Citi Strata Elite 100K offer now public ($6K spend required)
Learn more about the Citi Strata Elite offer here.
Bonvoyed
(13:02) - Alaska tanks the utility of its “Famous Companion Fare”
(16:55) - No notice: Atmos changes award chart for Alaska & Hawaiian flights
Read more about this no-notice change here.
Awards, Points, and More
(19:15) - Alaska Atmos to improve earn rates on premium cabin partner bookings
Learn more about this here.
(25:04) - Rove launches Loyalty Eligible hotel stays; earn both Rove Miles & hotel points
Learn more about this here.
And consider signing up for Rove to get 500 free miles here.
(31:53) - United Mile Play offers
Learn more about new targeted United Mile Play offers here.
And read about Nick's recent experience here.
(35:47) - Rakuten: Best Ever 5K Membership Rewards / $50 referral bonus for both sides [Extended to 12/31]
Learn more about this here.
(37:54) - Rumor: Rakuten:Bilt
(39:36) - UseYourCredits: Track coupons, use their handy maps
Learn more about the handy maps here.
(42:18) - Find Preferred Hotels bookable with points (New interactive map!)
Find the interacitive map here.
Main Event: 5 cool points & miles opportunities expiring soon
(45:31) - Buy United miles for 1.36 or 1.44 cents each (or keep your Wyndham points from expiring) [Act fast: Oct 21]
Learn more about this promo
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