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Exciting offers from IHG & Lufthansa and how Cap One could surprise us
Is that new IHG offer worth a 5/24 slot? Is it worth forgoing award stays for a year just to accumulate a ton of IHG points? Those questions answered, plus how to fly to Asia in biz class w/ a stopov…
Published on 6 years, 2 months ago
An award travel save, Turkish changing the game, and more
What do you do when your positioning flight gets canceled hours before you are due to fly 15 hours away on an award ticket? Why are the changes to Amex airline fee reimbursements a total non-issue? W…
Published on 6 years, 2 months ago
Greg takes a hike and Stephen's possible plans for#40Kfaraway
When Nick went on vacation, he sat by the pool. This week, Greg's been on vacation -- but Greg has been prepping for #40Kfaraway with a *50-mile hike*. Speaking of $40Kfaraway, what could Stephen be …
Published on 6 years, 3 months ago
$1K Visa Gift Cards for Manufactured Spending & Finding United 5K awards
Greg & Nick of Frequent Miler discuss whether or not the upcoming sale of $1,000 Visa Gift Cards at Simon Malls is a big deal, how that compares to manufactured spending at shopping malls, and why yo…
Published on 6 years, 3 months ago
Is this award to Hawaii the sweetest spot ever? Should we have published it?
Find out more about the absolute cheapest way to get to Hawaii on points and listen in as we discuss our dilemma: to publish, or not to publish?
Published on 6 years, 3 months ago
Introducing the 40K to Far Away Challenge!
Episode 5
Greg and Nick debate the 40K to Far Away challenge. Who's going to go the farthest in the most style?
Published on 6 years, 3 months ago
Book ultra-premium suites cheap
Episode 4
Greg and Nick discuss multiple options for booking ultra-premium suites with points. Also: Is there any value to booking hotels through Citi anymore?
Published on 6 years, 3 months ago
If you could only have one card... (originally aired June 13 2019)
Episode 3
Greg and Nick debate: If you could only have one card, what would it be? Capital One Venture? Chase Sapphire Reserve? A cash back card?
We also discuss:
New credit cards (Sonesta & Marriott) Tra…Published on 6 years, 4 months ago
Is it time to give Marriott a break? (originally aired June 5 2019)
Episode 2
Greg and Nick debate:
Amex Gold (great or not?) 25K Hawaii Marriott (transfer points from Chase? NO!!!) Marriott Bonvoy (Is it time to give Marriott a break?) Capital One's latest transfer bonu…Published on 6 years, 4 months ago
Does it make sense to manufacture Delta elite status? (originally aired May 31 2019)
Episode 1
Nick and Greg debate:
Marriott gift cards When cash is better than points Platinum card devaluation (with Priority Pass restriction) The benefits of using Qantas to book AA flights Does it mak…Published on 6 years, 4 months ago