Book airfare through credit card portal or direct? | Question of the Week Ep6 | 6-21-26

Book airfare through credit card portal or direct? | Question of the Week Ep6 | 6-21-26

Book airfare through credit card portal or direct? Frequent Miler reader Mike wrote in with this question: > American Express Platinum cards give you 5x points for direct bookings to airline flights. However, most airlines give you 3x to 5x for using their own co-branded cards for those same flights. Direct bookings give you more options if things go sideways (e.g., flight cancelations that require a rebooking). Or would prefer 8x Chase Sapphire Ultimate Rewards multiplier? If you use Amex or Chase, you have to deal with an online travel agency to re-book replacement flights. Do you prefer Amex Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve, over direct bookings versus that airline’s own co-branded card, and why? We’ve been answering a reader or listener question at the end of each Frequent Miler on the Air podcast episode. Now, we’ve turned the question of the week into its own weekly episode. Tune in every Sunday at 5pm for our Question of the Week podcast. And if you have your own question you’d like to submit, you can send it to mailbag@frequentmiler.com. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below. Voyascape Podcast Network [https://frequent-miler-on-the.captivate.fm/partnershipsfrequentmiler]

Wyndham's intriguing new card lineup | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep363 | 6-19-26

In today's podcast we see how Wells Fargo Attunes out, we'll talk about the PAZE craze (and why it pays to pay with PAZE), and Greg convinces Nick that a $395 Wyndham card is a good idea. GIANT MAILBAG (01:37) - Deya has a success story about Chase price match Find our Best Rate Guarantee coffee break episode here [https://frequentmiler.com/chase-travel%e2%84%a0-the-edit-best-rate-guarantee-coffee-break-ep110-6-16-26/] CARD NEWS (07:07) - Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card refresh is out (08:48) - Read more about Resy credit changes [https://frequentmiler.com/changes-coming-to-resy-credit-eligible-restaurants/] (14:33) - A new collectible is born: Wells Fargo Attune card no longer accepting applications CRAZY THING (18:19) - Chase erroneously emails about Ink Plus 5X (20:55) - Capital One Shopping: -0.25% Accor AWARDS, POINTS, AND MORE (27:43) - Learn more about the PAZE $10 back, 10 times per card opportunity here [https://frequentmiler.com/get-up-to-100-back-on-every-visa-card-through-paze-10-back-on-10-up-to-100-back-per-card-stack-with-extra-points/] Find a Clover map here [https://www.nextcard.com/tools/clover-paze-map?toast=gift-cards] (34:55) - Citi ThankYou 50% transfer bonus to ACCOR MAIN EVENT: WYNDHAM'S INTRIGUING NEW CARD LINEUP (39:46) - Wyndham refreshed its card line up... (41:13) - Changes to current cards Read more about the card changes here [https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-cards-refresh-new-premium-card-new-welcome-offers-new-benefits-and-new-changed-earning-rates-for-new-applicants/] (51:55) - Wyndham Earner Premier card (NEW) Learn more about the Wyndham Earner Premier card here [https://frequentmiler.com/new-wyndham-rewards-earner-premier-card/] (1:05:28) - Should you care about Wyndham Rewards? Learn how to value Wyndham points here [https://frequentmiler.com/what-are-wyndham-points-worth/] SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ [https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/] to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don’t forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6zAQHcu57q9QmYEKaDBpEU?si=JylqRM-FRhuVsWSE5oCIvA] Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below. Voyascape Podcast Network [https://frequent-miler-on-the.captivate.fm/partnershipsfrequentmiler] Visit FrequentMiler.com Did you know that Frequent Miller is also a website? At frequentMiller.com, you'll find all the latest deals, news about points, miles, and rewarding credit cards, the single best, Best Credit Cards page on the web, guides to all popular rewards programs, and many other terrific resources. If you'd like to get our posts sent to your email, go to frequentMiller.com/subscribe and sign up for free. https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ [https://frequent-miler-on-the.captivate.fm/frequentmiler]

Chase Travel℠ / The Edit: Best Rate Guarantee | Coffee Break Ep110 | 6-16-26

Chase has been slowly rolling out a Best Rate Guarantee for Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders who book hotels through Chase Travel℠. We'll talk about what that means in today's episode. (00:51) - Chase Sapphire Reserve® Background (03:07) - The basics of the Best Rate Guarantee (07:25) - Nick's experience Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe [https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/] to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don’t forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below. Voyascape Podcast Network [https://frequent-miler-on-the.captivate.fm/partnershipsfrequentmiler] Frequent Miler Beginner's Guide https://frequentmiler.com/start-here/ [https://frequent-miler-on-the.captivate.fm/starthere]

Chase's Hyatt gut punch & refreshed Sapphire Preferred® | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep362 | 6-12-26

In today's podcast episode, we'll talk about how the New Sapphire Preferred® card wows, but the new Chase to Hyatt transfer rate breaks our hearts. GIANT MAILBAG (01:18) - Read more about stacking Chase Instacart deals here [https://frequentmiler.com/stacking-chase-instacart-deals/] or learning to love Instacart credits here [https://frequentmiler.com/learning-to-love-my-instacart-credits/] (04:33) - Elliot talks about getting into the Instacart game (05:58) - Christine found a great Instacart stack CRAZY THING (07:47) - IHG Targeted offer: 0K points every 0 nights BONVOYED (08:53) - Wells Fargo ends point sharing (Sep 25) Read more about Wells Fargo changes here [https://frequentmiler.com/wells-fargo-changes-transfers-to-other-users-ending-points-will-no-longer-automatically-be-combined/] (12:30) - Greg rants about points brokers AWARDS, POINTS, AND MORE (18:28) - United Pooling apparently now allows partner awards (20:22) - Alaska Airlines CFO hints at BOA point transfers (23:31) - Gondola: flight autosave (27:49) - Learn more about the Chase / Paze Promo here [https://frequentmiler.com/chase-sapphire-and-freedom-for-10x-when-using-paze/] MAIN EVENT (35:15) - Transfer ratio to Hyatt dropping to 4:3 (except for Sapphire Reserve® cards) Read more about this change in Hyatt transfer ratio here [https://frequentmiler.com/chase-slashes-hyatt-transfer-ratio-to-43/] (52:50) - Is there any upside? (54:45) - Possible to-dos (if you care about Hyatt 1-1 transfers) Find our "Which Premium Cards are Keepers?" resource here [https://frequentmiler.com/which-premium-cards-are-keepers/] Learn more about Hyatt milestone spending here [https://frequentmiler.com/hyatt-milestone-spending-whats-my-x/] (1:08:02) - Learn more about the refreshed Sapphire Preferred® card here [https://frequentmiler.com/chase-sapphire-preferred-card-refresh/] (01:09:53) - Lots of good stuff (effective 6/15) (01:15:42) - And some bad stuff (effective 10/1 for pre 6/15 cardholders) SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ [https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/] to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don’t forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6zAQHcu57q9QmYEKaDBpEU?si=JylqRM-FRhuVsWSE5oCIvA] Mentioned in this episode: Frequent Miler's Best Offers Page https://frequentmiler.com/best-credit-card-offers/ [https://frequent-miler-on-the.captivate.fm/bestoffers] Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below. Voyascape Podcast Network [https://frequent-miler-on-the.captivate.fm/partnershipsfrequentmiler]

Wells Fargo's Premier version of the Autograph Journey | Coffee Break Ep109 | 6-9-26

In this episode, we'll discuss Wells Fargo's Premier version of the Autograph Journey card, only available to Wells Fargo Premier clients. (01:04) - Almost identical to Autograph Journey, but this one is targeted to WF Premier customers Learn more about the Wells Fargo Premier Autograph Visa Infinite card here [https://frequentmiler.com/wells-fargo-premier-autograph-visa-infinite-card-a-better-version-of-the-autograph-journey/] (02:09) - Advantages over the Autograph Journey (05:52) - Only available to Wells Fargo Premier clients (07:00) - Greg's experience (09:33) - First impressions SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ [https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/] to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don’t forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6zAQHcu57q9QmYEKaDBpEU?si=JylqRM-FRhuVsWSE5oCIvA] Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below. Voyascape Podcast Network [https://frequent-miler-on-the.captivate.fm/partnershipsfrequentmiler] Visit FrequentMiler.com Did you know that Frequent Miller is also a website? At frequentMiller.com, you'll find all the latest deals, news about points, miles, and rewarding credit cards, the single best, Best Credit Cards page on the web, guides to all popular rewards programs, and many other terrific resources. If you'd like to get our posts sent to your email, go to frequentMiller.com/subscribe and sign up for free. https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ [https://frequent-miler-on-the.captivate.fm/frequentmiler]