Earn miles without flying. Frequent Miler is all about getting the most out of the loyalty game. You can easily earn hundreds of thousands of points and miles without traveling, then learn how to use those points towards luxury travel. In this podcast, Frequent Miler founder Greg, and senior author Nick debate current topics in the points & miles world.
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Nov 13, 2026 · 1:45:57
On today's episode, we'll discuss how your first checked bag might now cost as much as $100 each way, we'll introduce surprisingly good deals on rental cars, and we'll ask:…
Nov 11, 2026 · 34:48
$795 is a lot to pay for a credit card. The Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card offers some high end perks, but is it worth it… to you? (01:25) - Which Premium Cards are Keepers (03:03)…
Nov 9, 2026 · 54:23
We answered these questions and more on the Ask Us Anything hosted live on YouTube on November 4th, 2026. (01:38) - Curious how many hard pulls each member of the FM team carries…
Nov 6, 2026 · 1:15:31
On today's episode, we talk about a hidden Bank of America Rewards benefit, Wyndham tiptoeing into luxury, and multiple ways to buy points for cheap, and get elite! Giant Mailbag…
Nov 4, 2026 · 16:54
United's cardholder discounts are amazing! As a qualifying United cardholder, you get a 10% award discount and better saver award availability. (00:20) - Learn more about…
Nov 2, 2026 · 22:26
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 am given…
Oct 30, 2026 · 1:36:57
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 settled…
Oct 28, 2026 · 33:15
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…
Oct 26, 2026 · 6:49
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 points…
Oct 24, 2026 · 1:39:07
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 .…
Oct 21, 2026 · 33:55
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 audience…
Oct 19, 2026 · 12:18
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…
Oct 16, 2026 · 1:07:38
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, and…
Oct 14, 2026 · 19:36
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 from there.…
Oct 12, 2026 · 3:17
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 what Chase…
Oct 9, 2026 · 1:21:03
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 Rewards:…
Oct 8, 2026 · 53:39
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 and…
Oct 7, 2026 · 24:35
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 Hyatt…
Oct 5, 2026 · 11:12
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 and one…
Oct 2, 2026 · 1:01:52
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 points are…
Oct 1, 2026 · 1:20:20
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 quite…
Sep 28, 2026 · 1:05:14
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 challenge. On…
Sep 25, 2026 · 59:42
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 podcast…
Sep 23, 2026 · 15:48
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 good…
Sep 21, 2026 · 14:26
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? We spend…
Sep 18, 2026 · 1:21:32
In today's episode, we'll get a Wild Card challenge update (including some cool tips regarding Capital One travel), Greg reveals that he's considering a United status match, Nick…
Sep 16, 2026 · 14:01
Many hotel cards come with free night certificates each year upon renewal. That's great, but those certificates expire after 12 months. If you don't time your applications well,…
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:14:31
For this challenge, our contestants will pick from wild card decks to select which hotel, airline, and transferable points cards will provide their points and miles budget, then…
Sep 11, 2026 · 59:36
In today's episode, listeners weigh in on Nick's pick for "best Hyatt Place breakfast", Hyatt breaks up with one airline and ties up with another, and we review Chase's refreshed…
Sep 9, 2026 · 34:11
Greg has just returned from a short trip to RiverView Ranch in Montana - probably the single most aspirational points stay available in the United States. Now, he'll tell us all…
Sep 7, 2026 · 10:45
What to do when your credit limit is too low? Kris reached out with the following question about managing a low credit limit: On your recent podcast, you mentioned that banks…
Sep 4, 2026 · 57:49
On today's episode, we'll talk about why Air Canada to Hyatt 2-to-1 transfers can be a good deal, how we won big on a 240x deal, the 250x deal that got away, and much more. Our…
Sep 2, 2026 · 32:34
New York is an expensive city. Today, we'll talk about tips to make it more affordable using points, credit card benefits, and smart stacking. (00:52) - Flights: No…
Aug 31, 2026 · 8:16
How can I maximize my bookings through The Edit by Chase Travel℠? Reader Rob wrote in with three questions about this. (00:16) - What is The Edit by Chase Travel℠? (01:16) - Does…
Aug 28, 2026 · 1:00:28
In this episode, we'll hear about the "best ever" Hyatt Place breakfast, we'll talk about where Greg should go after Berlin, and share lesser-known sweetspot awards like flights…
Aug 26, 2026 · 27:05
Just by having the right United credit card or elite status, you'll have wide-open United Polaris award availability! Read about United's amazing cardholder award availability…
Aug 24, 2026 · 11:12
How to handle Citi cards in 2-player mode now that point sharing is dead? "GH" wrote in with this question recently, wondering: Paraphrasing and simplifying : My old plan was to…
Aug 21, 2026 · 1:25:24
On today's episode, we'll talk about the many ways to shortcut Flying Blue elite status and why you might want to. Giant Mailbag (00:50) - Credit cards we're considering | Coffee…
Aug 19, 2026 · 22:09
With Tim based in Seattle, he's very familiar with the Alaska Atmos Rewards program. Today he's joining Greg to talk about some of the pros and cons of the program. ( 00:54 ) -…
Aug 17, 2026 · 22:22
What's so great about Air Canada Aeroplan? We received this question from Dana: I have 300,000 points stuck in Aeroplan, and they will expire in the next year. Instead of…
Aug 14, 2026 · 1:23:17
On today's episode, we'll share a reminder to check your credit card travel portal if you're renting a car. Nick will share tips about renewing passports, and we'll see how the…
Aug 11, 2026 · 21:03
Even though we have lots of credit cards, we've always got our eyes on a few more. In today's episode, we'll talk about some of the credit cards we've been keeping on our radar.…
Aug 10, 2026 · 54:39
How do you handle travel when you are traveling with friends who don’t play the game? How would you rank the premium economy cabins? We answered these questions and more on the…
Aug 7, 2026 · 58:02
In today's podcast episode, a listener leverages a tip from last year's team travel challenge to book Virgin Atlantic premium economy for less; we look at a crazy use of AI, and…
Aug 4, 2026 · 18:19
Every year, the FM team does a team challenge where we compete to see who can make their points & miles go farthest. We're calling this year's challenge "The Wild Card…
Aug 2, 2026 · 21:51
Which Marriott Bonvoy transfer partners are best? Podcast listener "FlyerDad" asked us this question recently, writing: Marriott points are truly the most valuable airline…
Jul 31, 2026 · 56:01
In today's episode we'll talk about how Amex has added a valuable new hotel partner, Seats.aero has added useful new tools, and we'll discuss the many ways to amass a Membership…
Jul 28, 2026 · 25:18
The Robinhood Platinum card now live for invited members, so in today's episode, we'll see how it compares with another Platinum card, the American Express Platinum Card®.…
Jul 26, 2026 · 24:12
How do you decide whether to buy flights with cash or miles? Follower Owen asked this question recently, saying: "On the podcast you guys often say that you rarely book flights…
Jul 24, 2026 · 1:33:44
In today's podcast episode we'll talk about Seats.aero enhancements, The Amex Green mystery, and credit cards that are rarely talked about but worth a look. Giant Mailbag (00:46)…
Jul 21, 2026 · 23:45
Greg's been thinking through how to handle the recent shutdown of his Wells Fargo checking account. Worried the shutdown would eventually impact his credit cards, he had to make…
Jul 19, 2026 · 8:49
Does being an authorized user affect your eligibility for a new credit card offer? Reader Mike emailed us with this question: My wife has the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and I…
Jul 17, 2026 · 1:20:39
In today's episode, we'll talk about how Wells Fargo shut down Greg's checking account, we'll ask "Did Marriott devalue again?", and we'll look at the many ways to turn hotel…
Jul 14, 2026 · 18:26
Bonvoy is the program we love... to hate. Having said that, we'd be lying if we said there were no redeeming features of this program. In this episode, we'll talk about the pros…
Jul 12, 2026 · 1:06:35
What are our favorite USA destinations? If you go for the AA elite status as your Hyatt milestone benefit, when does the AA status expire? We answered these questions and more on…
Jul 10, 2026 · 51:12
On today's podcast episode, if you couldn't get enough of Basic Economy, don't worry! Delta has introduced Basic Business. We'll share a potential trick for getting 25,000 AA…
Jul 7, 2026 · 17:16
Greg earned a 3-night Hyatt milestone reward, which means he's faced with a choice of what to pick. He's got 90 days to pick that reward, but he's whittled away a lot of that…
Jul 5, 2026 · 8:32
Do we book speculatively, hoping for a schedule change? Reader "LR" sent us the following question: "I was intrigued by a recent post about schedule changes in another group that…
Jul 3, 2026 · 50:49
On today's episode, we'll see how the 5x airline card saga continues, Nick will give us more reasons to use the Southwest app, we'll hear some exciting news about Frontier, and…
Jun 30, 2026 · 29:56
When it comes to transfer bonuses, conventional wisdom has been not to transfer unless there's specific use in mind. But sometimes the bonus is too good to ignore. Speculative…
Jun 28, 2026 · 18:13
How are you using AI for trip planning? Frequent Miler reader Jared wrote in: I recently asked the Bilt Neighborhood Concierge AI which weekends a particular Bilt Home Away from…
Jun 26, 2026 · 1:25:31
In today's episode, we'll talk about Qatar's crazy new rules if you want to redeem rewards for friends & family, how Wyndham is going to devalue (but it might not be so bad), and…
Jun 23, 2026 · 21:49
When you have multiple family members working together to earn travel rewards, it becomes more important to share and combine points. So which programs are best for this ability…
Jun 21, 2026 · 9:01
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…
Jun 19, 2026 · 1:28:57
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…
Jun 16, 2026 · 21:29
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…
Jun 12, 2026 · 1:24:06
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…
Jun 9, 2026 · 15:16
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…
Jun 7, 2026 · 55:24
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…
Jun 5, 2026 · 1:38:20
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…
Jun 2, 2026 · 14:08
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…
May 31, 2026 · 7:07
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…
May 29, 2026 · 47:56
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…
May 26, 2026 · 25:45
The World of Hyatt new award charts are live now, and we have thoughts! We'll give our first impressions in this episode, and you can read more about the new award charts here.…
May 24, 2026 · 7:58
Earn 8x or redeem with Chase Travel℠ Points Boosts? Frequent Miler reader Bryant wrote in saying... With the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card providing 8X points on travel and hotel,…
May 22, 2026 · 47:37
As more and more people get into the points & miles game, we're seeing an acceleration of devaluations. Opportunities to earn points disappear. Point prices go up. Transfer…
May 19, 2026 · 26:16
Blogging on the road is pretty easy, but podcasting from the road is a different story. In this episode, we'll talk about how. (01:12) - Internet issues (05:39) - Microphone…
May 17, 2026 · 14:19
My credit card application was declined. Now what? We get this kind of question a lot. And the truth is, credit card application strategies may vary by bank. For example, you can…
May 15, 2026 · 1:19:53
We talk a lot about the ultra-premium credit cards with expensive annual fees, but there are plenty of people interested in credit cards with more modest annual fees. Luckily,…
May 12, 2026 · 25:55
With most ultra-premium cards it's possible to simply add up how much you value each perk and see if it meets or exceeds the annual fee, but this card is mostly valuable for its…
May 10, 2026 · 55:11
Do any of the luxury hotel booking platforms (like Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts®) allow booking for others? If you are hotel chain agnostic, should you have a hotel credit card? We…
May 8, 2026 · 1:01:30
In today's episode, Nick owns up to his mistake: Yes, you can lock in Hyatt prices with Points Advance. Then we'll talk about paying rent with the Alaska Atmos Summit card, and…
May 5, 2026 · 14:11
Amex has been refreshing its credit cards lately, but the American Express® Gold Card changes are more like a slight touch up. (00:37) - What's changed? (04:02) - What's the…
May 4, 2026 · 5:15
CORRECTION NOTICE: On 5/5/26 this episode was corrected to remove incorrect information about Points Advance bookings. Originally we'd incorrectly stated Points Advance bookings…
May 1, 2026 · 1:31:44
In today's episode, we'll talk about how Chase Point Boost is going bust, how Avianca sucks some life out of LifeMiles, and rewards for spending BIG. Giant Mailbag (01:16) - Mike…
Apr 28, 2026 · 16:58
Hyatt is changing their award charts on May 20th, 2026, and it's pretty devastating with a new 5-tier pricing system and huge increases in prices. Today, we'll see if there's…
Apr 27, 2026 · 6:57
Does product changing ruin trip protections? Frequent Miler reader Jay P wrote in saying: "I used my Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card to book a flight and hotel for a future trip.…
Apr 24, 2026 · 1:18:49
In today's episode, we'll talk about Amex Platinum shutting down paths for earning Delta airline fee credits, Google Hotels adding price drop alerts, and all the many paths that…
Apr 21, 2026 · 20:27
Airline fuel surcharges are going up! We've recently seen Air France KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic increase surcharges on their awards and it's looking like a trend. In…
Apr 17, 2026 · 1:08:54
In today's podcast episode, we'll watch as Capital One ventures into business, we'll discuss the best of the best award search tools, and we'll talk about how Wells Fargo is on…
Apr 14, 2026 · 17:56
JetBlue has announced some big changes to its Premier Mastercard, which was previously a real bummer of a card. So when these changes come in "the spring", will they make the…
Apr 12, 2026 · 55:31
What are some unusual cards you find yourself using? What are your least favorite airline websites? Which dead cards do you miss the most? We answered these questions and more on…
Apr 10, 2026 · 49:55
In this podcast episode, we'll talk about how Rakuten doubles select credit card signup bonuses, JetBlue polishes its previously lackluster Premier card, and how to avoid paying…
Apr 7, 2026 · 26:38
Airlines partner up into alliances (oneworld, Star Alliance, and Sky Team), which usually means you can use the miles from one program to book with one of its partners. We'll…
Apr 3, 2026 · 1:37:38
In this episode, we'll talk about how United credit cards make United miles more valuable, how Southwest discount codes make Southwest points more valuable, and we'll take you on…
Mar 31, 2026 · 17:31
A recent survey sent out by Citi has us speculating about changes Citi might be considering for the Citi Strata Premier℠ Card. This would include an increased annual fee and…
Mar 27, 2026 · 1:03:07
In today's podcast episode, we'll talk about who we would want to buy JetBlue, how Amex missed the mark with its new business card, and the key to preserving our loyalty if Hyatt…
Mar 24, 2026 · 20:18
For many years, Chase (and later Bilt) was the only transferable points program with valuable hotel options. Namely: Hyatt. But Citi changed that with Choice and I Prefer,…
Mar 20, 2026 · 1:20:19
In today's podcast episode, we'll share 3 ways to improve your Google Wallet, we'll see how Marriott Bonvoyed us again, and Nick will explain how he would spend $115K. Giant…
Mar 17, 2026 · 14:14
There is no single right answer as to what points are worth. With most points, the value depends upon how the points are used. It's often possible to get great value or very poor…
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