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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…
6 years, 3 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…
6 years, 3 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months ago
A 5-year, 50-state road trip: the Stephen Pepper episode
When the cat's away the mice will play: with Greg on vacation this week, hear Nick and Frequent Miler contributor Stephen Pepper discuss:
-Reader fee…
6 years, 5 months ago
Hacking Asia Miles mixed cabin awards and more
This week, Greg and Nick Discuss:
-Chase's no-notice elimination of the Ritz discount airfare benefit: why Greg thinks this might be good news.
-Is D…
6 years, 5 months ago
Is the Sapphire Reserve still a keeper?
Greg and Nick discuss the Chase Sapphire Reserve:
-Are the new benefits with Lyft and DoorDash exciting? -Is it worth the new $550 annual fee? -If w…
6 years, 5 months ago
Predicting the 2020 future
Greg and Nick confess their miles & points sins and review their predictions for 2020. Example: Will Chase raise the Sapphire Reserve annual fee this…
6 years, 5 months ago