Podcast Episodes

COVID-19's impact on our business, Hyatt & Simon surprise, readers delight

Greg and Nick discuss:

-How COVID-19 is impacting the business of Frequent Miler in a major way and what we and you can do to weather the storm.

-Awe…

5 years, 10 months ago

The Nick is right 3 times episode. Cashing out points and hurrying vs waiting to get new cards.

Greg and Nick debate whether to cash out points rather than waiting to use them for travel. We also debate whether to sign up for cards now while gre…

5 years, 10 months ago

Booking travel despite (or thanks to) COVID 19

Greg and Nick discuss:

-Is this a good time to book future travel? We obviously don't know when "safe" will be, but maybe this is a good time to book…

5 years, 11 months ago

Making lemonade: Should we seek status this year? COVID-19 updates, triple feedback, and more.

Greg and Nick discuss the fallout from last week's F-bomb. Greg introduces THREE feedback segments AND offers up a bonus update about Hotel Slash. Ni…

5 years, 11 months ago

Amex Platinum vs Sapphire Reserve

Nick takes issue with Greg's comparison between the Amex Platinum and Sapphire Reserve cards. Does he have a point?

We also discuss Hyatt Prive, Coro…

5 years, 11 months ago

How to slash hotel prices and fly luxury for less | Ep 36

This week, Greg and Nick discussed:

-Reader feedback that makes Greg re-evaluate his CSR valuation

-Why SeatSpy is exciting and our hopes for it long…

5 years, 11 months ago

4th Night Free and the great Marriott card debate. FM on the Air 2/21/20

Are the Marriott credit cards back on the chopping block after Greg's research this week, or are the 35K and 50K free night certs worth the fees? Wat…

6 years ago

Rakuten Visa is dead to us, Alaska joins OneWorld, and Virgin partners up

In this week's FM on the Air, Greg and Nick discuss:

- The Rakuten Visa no longer earns 3X for gift cards. Is the card dead to us?

- Alaska joins One…

6 years ago

Is Marriott Dead to Us?

Following the latest Marriott Bonvoy devaluation, we're all feeling like we've been Bonvoyed yet again. Greg and Nick discuss whether it's time to ge…

6 years ago

Saving a languishing Marriott Travel Package cert, a first class booking mistake, and more

This week, Greg and Nick discuss:

-What to do with a Marriott Travel Package certificate that is nearing expiration.

-A great first class deal, the m…

6 years ago