Frequent Miler on the Air

Is an American Airlines status challenge worth it? | Question of the Week Ep21 | 11-2-26

Is an American Airlines status challenge worth it? Reader Jordan wrote in, asking: I recently was given an American Airlines Status challenge through my employer where I

Bilt 3.0: So you thought the dust had settled? | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep381 | 10-30-26

On today's episode, we'll talk about mattress running from your mattress, Delta announcing elite requirements for 2027, and we'll reconsider the thought that the dust had

Is the $895 Platinum card worth renewing? | Coffee Break Ep127 | 10-28-26

The American Express Platinum Card was refreshed last year with the annual fee going from $695 to $895. Many coupons were added, and some were enhanced... so is it worth

Bilt questions, live at the Chicago Points Travel Festival | Question of the Week Ep20 | 10-26-26

At the Chicago Points Travel Festival last weekend, Greg and Nick filmed a live coffee break episode, letting the audience pick the topic of discussion: Best use of Bilt

Southwest Companion Pass: Now Playing Hard to Get | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep380 | 10-23-26

Giant Mailbag(01:02) Changing frequent flyer number on a partner award Mattress Running the Numbers(08:33) IHG Ambassador Promotion More analysis of this promotion here

Best use of Bilt now that the dust has settled (Live Podcast Recording!) | Coffee Break Ep126 | 10-21-26

The Frequent Miler team appeared at the Points Travel Festival last weekend in Chicago, where Greg and Nick recorded a podcast episode live, selecting a topic from the au

Should I use points for business trips? | Question of the Week Ep19 | 10-19-26

Should I use points for business trips? Brian wrote in with this question, asking: How do I handle bookings when my small business pays for the flight? I have never used

Hyatt & Air Canada's partnership reaches next level | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep379 | 10-16-26

In today's episode, United will be making it harder to earn status in 2027; we're simplifying our card and bank account collections; there are Amex Platinum card rumors,

Weekend in Europe, where should Greg go? | Coffee Break Ep125 | 10-14-26

Greg is going to Berlin, but he may not stay in Berlin for the weekend. He hasn't yet booked a flight home, so he could hop over to another European city and fly home fro

Should I keep my ultra-premium card to preserve 1:1 point transfers? | Question of the Week Ep18 | 10-12-26

Should I keep my ultra-premium card to preserve 1:1 point transfers? Chuck wrote in with this question, asking: Do you think other banks will do something similar to wha

Alaska Atmos: Choose how you earn | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep378 | 10-9-26

In today's episode, we'll speculate about Hyatt credit card changes, reveal 9 Secret Chase Sapphire Reserve® Exclusive Tables restaurants, and dig into Alaska Atmos Rewar

Wild Card Challenge final scoring and winner announced! | Special Feature Episode | 10-7-26

The Wild Card challenge has officially wrapped, with the final scores and official winner announced in our live YouTube broadcast on October 7th, 2026. Review the scoring

Bilt goes 4:3 to Hyatt. Now what? | Coffee Break Ep124 | 10-7-26

Just like we've seen with most of Chase cards, Bilt has announced it will be moving to a 4:3 transfer rate with Hyatt starting in January. So, what's the best way to get

Estate planning for miles and points? | Question of the Week Ep17 | 10-5-26

What should you keep in mind when Estate planning for miles and points? Reader John wrote in with this question, asking: I’m working through estate planning right now an

IHG's new card lineup: more premium, more coupons, milestones unlocked | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep377 | 10-2-26

On today's episode, we'll talk about the interesting new business cards from US Bank, discuss how Choice now gives you the choice to share points, how Bank of America poi

Wild Card challenge destination 3 check-in | Special Feature Episode | 9-31-26

In our third check-in of the Wild Card Challenge, our contestant's were in their final destination, nearly done with their travels. However, judges and viewers were not q

Wild Card Challenge Destination 2 Check-in | Special Feature Episode | 9-28-26

While Greg and Nick, along with Tim, are traveling for the ongoing Wild Card Challenge, our podcasts will feature each of 3 live check-ins occurring throughout the challe

Wild Card Challenge Destination 1 Check-In | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep376 | 9-25-26

Greg and Nick, along with Tim, are busy flying around the world for the Wild Card Challenge, which is going on now! That means they didn't have time to film our usual pod

Citi adds valuable transfer partner: Japan Airlines | Coffee Break Ep123 | 9-23-26

Citi has added a valuable new transfer partner to their collection: Japan Airlines. This is good news after a roller coaster of good and bad news from Citi, but even this

Is this points & miles hobby worth my time? | Question of the Week Ep16 | 9-21-26

Is this points & miles hobby worth my time? Reader John asked this question recently, saying: Do you ever calculate the return on your time in the points and miles game?