Should I split a points transfer into smaller buckets? | Question of the Week Ep5 | 5-31-26

What’s the single best card for your "player two"? | Ask us Anything Ep87 | 6-3-26

How has SAS Eurobonus award availability been in the months since the Million Mile Madness challenge? What’s the single best card for your "player two"? We answered these questions and more on the Ask Us Anything hosted live on YouTube on June 3rd, 2026. (00:38) - How many backup flights do you have booked at any one time, and how many fees does that incur? (04:43) - Has Greg tried/considered applying for a Discover card as a way to get “in” with Capital One since he has been unable to get approved for Capital One cards in the past? (06:05) - How has SAS Eurobonus award availability been in the months since the Million Mile Madness challenge? Any regrets? Learn more about the Million Mile Madness challenge here. [https://frequentmiler.com/annual-team-challenges/#MMM] (09:15) - Given all the hotel devaluations which now includes Hyatt, which hotel points would you recommend accumulating? Seems every chain wants lots of points for a room. Learn about the decreased Hilton point value here [https://frequentmiler.com/what-are-hilton-points-worth/] (16:01) - What’s a single best card for "P2" (player two)? (23:24) - Should Chase Rapid Reward credit card holders EVER book something above Choice fares if you don't care about the multiplier? (26:11) - How do you redeem Bilt cash for grub hub, walgreens and the $25 dining? (32:47) - Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card annual fee just posted today but still haven’t received the free night certificate. I was planning to downgrade to surpass, when can I expect it, if it takes more than 30 days will I still get annual fee refund? (34:36) - I want to fly Cathay Pacific First Class between Chicago and Hong Kong, either way or both works. I’m extremely flexible and can probably come up with enough points in any currency. How do I find it? Find our "Which award search tool is best?" resource here [https://frequentmiler.com/which-award-search-tool-is-best/] (36:57) - I'm applying for my first mortgage soon. While my credit score is fine, I'm a bit worried about having to explain my long laundry list of credit card accounts thanks to this crazy hobby. Should I be? (41:24) - So what are your favorite choices for virtually undiscovered islands similar to Koh Kood that lack the crowds but still have things to do (50:38) - What airline programs should be avoided due to poor customer service? I try to book when flights come out, which means there are often schedule changes that can be a problem/opportunity. 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 – “swappin’ back n’ forth” by up @ night [https://open.spotify.com/artist/60SNkPajqZpF8uVlwum5JS?si=ZdoaPPplT26RidqOJlDEvQ] 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's Best Offers Page https://frequentmiler.com/best-credit-card-offers/ [https://frequent-miler-on-the.captivate.fm/bestoffers]

Life after Citi | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep361 | 6-5-26

In today's episode, Greg shares the story of how Citi shut down his accounts and what's next for him. (What will he do without his beloved Prestige card?) Read more about Greg's situation with Cit here. [https://frequentmiler.com/the-day-citi-cancelled-me/] GIANT MAILBAG (01:06) - Russel discusses how Barclays American Airlines card is not a way back to Citi (02:57) - Flyguy talks about also being shutdown by Citi for paying the bill from multiple checking accounts in a single cycle BONVOYED (04:53) - American Airlines blocking close-in domestic award availability to partners here [https://frequentmiler.com/american-airlines-blocking-close-in-domestic-award-availability-to-partners/] (07:58) - Alaska Airlines: Increased partner award fees & no points or status points on saver fares here [https://frequentmiler.com/negative-alaska-airlines-changes-increased-partner-award-fees-no-points-or-status-points-on-saver-fares/] (13:36) - What are Hilton points worth? Find out here [https://frequentmiler.com/what-are-hilton-points-worth/] (21:00) - Hyatt reasonable redemption value preview AWARDS, POINTS, AND MORE (23:26) - Vacations by Marriott here [https://frequentmiler.com/20k-bonus-marriott-points-with-vacations-by-marriott/] (28:42) - World of Hyatt to launch early access bookings for elites and cardholders June 30th. (30:01) - Credit card referral offers (32:53) - Learning to love Instacart credits here [https://frequentmiler.com/learning-to-love-my-instacart-credits/] MAIN EVENT: LIFE AFTER CITI (37:25) - Greg's shutdown story Read more about Greg's situation with Cit here [https://frequentmiler.com/the-day-citi-cancelled-me/] (52:12) - There was a brief window to transfer points (58:40) - Globe Card (from Aviator Silver) opened shortly after shutdown (1:03:41) - What's lost and what to do about it (1:07:51) - Citi's unique transfer partners (1:11:42) - AA status: Will pursue AK status instead (1:14:38) - Priority Pass restaurants: US Bank Altitude Connect (1:16:58) - Grocery (1:23:44) - Dining 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 Beginner's Guide https://frequentmiler.com/start-here/ [https://frequent-miler-on-the.captivate.fm/starthere] 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]

Citi cancels 5X earnings | Coffee Break Ep108 | 6-2-26

There have been some negative changes coming out of Citi that we'll be talking about in today's podcast episode. (00:43) - Citi Custom Cash® Card discontinued for new applications, but it may still be possible to product-change to it You can read more about this discontinuation here. [https://frequentmiler.com/citi-custom-cash-card-is-almost-certainly-being-discontinued/] (01:16) - Citi Custom Cash® Card details (04:23) - Citi had been on a roll... (04:42) - Citi points have been declining in value You can read about some of the negative Citi changes here [https://frequentmiler.com/ouch-citi-decreasing-transfer-ratio-to-choice-and-preferred-on-4-19-26/] (05:16) - But still has excellent options (06:33) - Is it worth going out of one's way to get Citi Citi Custom Cash® Card while it's available for product changing? 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: 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] 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]

Should I split a points transfer into smaller buckets? | Question of the Week Ep5 | 5-31-26

Should I split a points transfer into smaller buckets? Frequent Miler reader Keith wrote in with this question: > I tried to transfer 560K points to Air France to snag a redemption. had previously transferred about 280k points from Amex to KLM, I thought for sure the points would have similarly come through with Chase. Sadly, the points took 4 days to transfer, and I missed my booking window. Looking back, should I have spread my point transfers across different currencies to lower the transfer risk? I could have also covered the transfer using Capital One or Amex points. How do you balance speed with lowering the risk that your points will miss their intended purpose? 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]

Tips for finding impossible awards | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep360 | 5-29-26

Today's episode will provide a whole grab bag of tips for how to find those impossible award bookings for your award travel goals. (02:32) - Here's a grab bag of techniques, and keep in mind it's often necessary to use multiple (03:09) - Be flexible! (06:48) - Look towards the end of the booking schedule: use points that can book farther out (08:26) - Positioning flights (20:59) - Programs that reserve more space for their own members (22:22) - Programs that reserve more space for elite members/cardholders (24:17) - Programs that allow more awards for more points (26:47) - Married segment logic awards (e.g. san-lax-tyo available, but lax-tyo not available) (35:07) - Consider programs that allow a stopover (39:04) - Award tool Alerts (41:44) - Paid flights 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 Beginner's Guide https://frequentmiler.com/start-here/ [https://frequent-miler-on-the.captivate.fm/starthere] 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]