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Episode 31: The Hotel Status Loyalty Trap

August 2, 2019

0:42 Bank of America $300 Personal Checking Bonus (HT DoC) Requires $4,000 Direct Deposit in 3 months You need to have a checking account…

Episode 30: 5 Irrational Fears Around Points & Miles

July 13, 2019

Today we’re back with what turns out to be a meaty review of core Milenomics philosophies, but first the news… 0:30 Citi Double Cash…

Using Chase Sapphire Reserve Travel Insurance Benefits In Real Life

July 11, 2019

Editor’s Note [Sam]: The following is a guest post, written by long time friend to the site, Elaine Friedman. With the recent news of…

Episode 29: Qantas Devaluation, Grocery Promos, and 5x Opportunities

June 21, 2019

On this week’s No Annual Fee Edition of the podcast we discuss: 0:30 Q3 5x Categories Announced Chase Freedom: Gas and streaming services Discover:…

Episode 28: Award Travel Questions From Those Just Starting Out

June 14, 2019

Today we’re answering questions posed by ‘future’ listeners of this very podcast. These are questions from those of you new to points & miles,…

Redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards for Airport Transfers: Deal or not a deal?

June 9, 2019

While poking around the Chase Ultimate Rewards portal the other day, I noticed a new [to-me] redemption option: Airport Transfers. Direct Link While I’ve…

The Delta/Virgin Atlantic Paradox: Business Class Awards to Europe

June 8, 2019

The Delta/Virgin Atlantic partnership is one to keep in mind any time you see low-level award availability on either airline. Last April we flew…

Episode 27: Six Credit Cards You Should Never Cancel

June 7, 2019

We’re back with news, and a discussion around credit cards you should never close. Share your ‘must keep’ cards in the comments below, and enjoy!…

Episode 26: AA Mobile Award Space, New MR Transfer Partner, Historic Delta Sign Up Bonuses, Speedway, Safeway & Stop & Shop Deals

May 31, 2019

News 0:35 [Sam] AA Showing More Award Space on Mobile? (link) Seems to be that there’s a new search interface and a legacy one…

Park Hyatt Kyoto Now Accepting Award Reservations

May 31, 2019

Park Hyatt Kyoto award bookings are now available for reservations starting December 1, 2019. This is a highly anticipated opening since 5 Star hotels…