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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Planning your next vacation? Before you budget, learn how to get the most out of your travel dollars with Smart Travel. NerdWallet’s trusted travel experts, Sally French and Meghan Coyle, are here to help your travel dollars work even harder. But the travel Nerds don’t just make recommendations; they break down the latest travel details, exploring the pros and cons of specific strategies, practical tools, and tactics. Dive deep with the experts as they lay out all the options so you can fina ...
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JetBlue's 25 year 350,000 point mileage run | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep312 | 6-27-25
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JetBlue is offering 350,000 points plus 25 years of elite status if you fly JetBlue to 25 destinations before the end of the year. Today we'll look at that promotion a little more closely, but we'll also hear from a "nerdy dad", and will hear about some crazy credit card approvals. (01:04) - John the Nerdy Dad sends a shoutout to his teenage kids (…
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Summer Travel Deals: Where Prices Are Dropping and How to Book Luxury for Less
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Score travel deals, discover hotel savings, and learn how to maximize your budget without missing out this summer. How can you travel this summer without overspending? Where should you book to get the most value from your hotel stay? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle discuss the state of summer travel and how shifting prices are impacting vacatio…
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Are those Sapphire Reserve offers worth pursuing? | Coffee Break Ep60 | 6-24-25
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Updated new cardmember bonus offers just came out for the newly-refreshed Chase Sapphire Reserve card (consumer version) and the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business. Everyone's talking about it...but are they worth pursuing for everyone? You can read more about these offers here. (00:52) - Chase Sapphire Reserve welcome offer: 100K points + promo c…
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Chase Sapphire Reserve card: More costly, coupony, and complicated | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep311 | 6-20-25
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Today we'll talk about how Chase is breaking up the family (rule), we'll discuss whether American Express is high when introducing "as high as" offers, and we'll talk about how Chase has made the Chase Sapphire Reserve card harder to explain and harder and recommend. (01:27) - How to move Avios between British Airways, Qatar, Iberia, Aer Lingus and…
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Big Changes to a Top Travel Card — Is It Still Worth It or Is There a Better Fit for You?
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Learn about major changes to the Chase Sapphire Reserve — and how to decide if another premium card is a better fit. Is the Chase Sapphire Reserve still worth it after its major 2025 refresh? What do travelers lose — and gain — with the new credit card benefits? Hosts Meghan Coyle and Sally French break down this week’s sweeping changes to the Chas…
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The real Sapphire Reserve for Business | Coffee Break Ep59 | 6-17-25
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Chase is out with new details about their Sapphire Reserve for business card...and there are a few ways our predictions from last week were way off. Today, we'll talk about how we were wrong about the Sapphire Reserve for Business card. The real Sapphire Reserve for Business Find our predictions episode here: https://frequentmiler.com/predicting-th…
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Predicting the Sapphire Business Card | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep310 | 6-13-25
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*Our apologies for the occasional connection issues with Nick's audio* What the heck does "Mattress Cycling the Hyatt Numbers" mean? We'll find out in today's episode. We'll also talk about using online chat with Hyatt to get your way, and we'll predict the details of the new Chase Sapphire Business card. (01:25) - Did we just beat a Pulitzer Prize…
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Making Group Travel Work: Planning Trips for Different Budgets, Ages, and Interests
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How to plan a multi-generational trip without breaking the bank — or your relationships — and make it truly memorable. How do you plan a budget-friendly vacation for multiple generations of family? And how do you keep everyone — from toddlers to grandparents — happy without overspending or over-planning? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle explain …
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What to do when you don't have enough hotel miles, and more | Ask Us Anything Ep76 | 6-4-25
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What do you do when you don't have enough hotel miles? And why aren't we letting all 100K Vacay competitors use Chase points? We answered these and many other questions on the Ask Us Anything hosted live on YouTube which first aired on June 4th, 2025. (07:36) - What is your favorite all inclusive you've stayed at? I've been to Punta Cana but want…
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Announcing the 100K Vacay Team Challenge! | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep309 | 6-6-25
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On today's Frequent Miler on the Air, we look at 2 cards offering 5 free nights, we recall the 5 ways we've been Bonvoyed recently, and we announce the 2025 Frequent Miler team challenge! (01:41) - We learn how to pronounce Dugroz (02:53) - "...any tools or shortcuts you use to quickly size up a biz class product without opening 6 tabs and a YouTub…
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Is Epic Universe the Future of Theme Parks? Here’s How to Save When You Go
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Learn what’s worth it (and what to skip) at Universal’s new theme park Epic Universe, with money-saving tips and sneak peeks of top rides. Is Epic Universe worth the higher ticket price compared to Universal’s other parks? How can you save money on theme park food, drinks, and add-ons without sacrificing fun? Hosts Meghan Coyle and Sally French dis…
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Etihad First Class apartments: morning vs evening | Coffee Break Ep58 | 6-3-25
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Greg and Nick recently both flew the same Etihad First Class route between Paris and Abu Dhabi in the first class apartments. Greg flew the morning flight from Paris to Abu Dhabi and Nick flew the reverse, an evening flight. Which one was a better experience? (00:51) - Why did Nick pick the evening flight that he picked? (01:40) - When using Americ…
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It's Raining Mail! (From the Giant Mailbag) | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep308 | 5-30-25
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Today we learn that we're all wrong about Wyndham, we discuss some miscellaneous tips to save on flights, we hear from someone who's traveling the world one day at a time, and much more... (03:07) - "I got the Chase Ink Cash last summer and immediately tested to see if YouTube TV would qualify for the 5x Ultimate Rewards points. ...it didn't." (05:…
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How to Plan an Itinerary That Saves Money, Avoids Crowds, and Unlocks Hidden Gems
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Learn how to plan travel itineraries that save you money, skip tourist traps, and make the most of your points. How can you plan a travel itinerary that saves money without missing out? What travel credit cards are worth it if you don’t want to pay an annual fee? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle talk about how to plan a smart, budget-conscious t…
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Frequent Miler origin story - Tim's story | Coffee Break Ep57 | 5-27-25
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We've been gradually telling the "origin stories" of each team member in Frequent mIler. Today, we'll talk about how Tim came to join Frequent Miler. (00:52) - How did Tim get started in miles and points? (02:12) - Around 16 or 17, Tim and his brother planned out a series of roadtrips to try to see beyond their Midwestern home. (06:24) - To prepare…
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The end of the points & miles game? | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep307 | 5-23-25
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This week we'll lean about the "ultimate life hack", we'll gripe about how we're being Bonvoyed every which way, and we'll debate: is the points and miles game dead? (01:14) - Listeners respond to our "Points for the next generation" podcast Ep306 with some great life hacks... You can find our "Points for the next generation" podcast Ep306 here. (0…
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Disney Done Right: When to Go, What to Skip, and How to Save at Disney Parks
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Get the most out of your next Disney trip with tips for saving on tickets, spending less time in lines, and finding legitimate discounts. When is the cheapest time to go to Disney parks? How can you save money and avoid long lines once you're there? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle talk all things Disney, including when to go, how to find legit …
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Hashing out Hilton's Devaluation | Coffee Break Ep56 | 5-20-25
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Without warning, Hilton increased its top standard room rate for many hotels, which follows a big increase in December last year. Most increased around 5K points, but some much more, especially at the high end. (00:27) - Hilton increased top standard room rate for many hotels, which follows a big increase in December last year (05:23) - A few examp…
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Points for the next generation | Frequent miler on the Air Ep306 | 5-16-25
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In today's episode we'll talk about how you can still book Emirate first class awards, we'll discuss Spirit Airlines is going premium, and we'll look at how you can prepare your kids for points and miles. (01:29) - Does anyone else feel like American Express' customer service is above and beyond the rest? (09:33) - Chase Instacart benefits on many …
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The Benefits of Award Search Tools and When They’re Worth Paying For
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Learn how to use award search tools, when it’s worth it to pay for one, and how to use alerts and filters to save time and get better redemptions. What are the best tools to find award flight availability using points or miles? Is it worth paying for premium travel tools to simplify the booking process? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle discuss t…
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How to use that 100K bonus, and which vacation home platform rules? | Ask Us Anything Ep75 | 5-7-25
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How would we use that 100K bonus, and which vacation home rental platform has the best value? We answered these questions and more on the Ask Us Anything hosted live on YouTube on May 7th, 2025. (03:54) - Hi! Q for Stephen: what’s your credit card strategy now that you’ve moved? For everyone: If you lived outside the US but could still have US cr…
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Announcement: Frequent Miler on the Air joins Voyascape... | 5-12-25
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Takeaways: The Frequent Miler on the Air podcast has officially joined the Voyascape podcast network, which signifies a shift in a few ways. Listeners of the audio version will notice new network identifiers and advertisements, which were previously absent from the podcast. (Viewers via YouTube will not see any change.) The transition to Voyascape …
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Award Booking Stories | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep305 | 5-9-25
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In today's episode, we'll talk about how The Standard is coming to Hyatt...(but we're too old for it). Nick will enlighten Greg about the fact that Air France flies to French Polynesia, and we'll talk through our recent award booking stories. (01:24) - A correction about the Delta Business Gold card (with a $150 hotel credit, not $200 as mentioned …
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Insider Strategies for First-Class Cruise Perks Without the Premium Price
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Is a cruise actually cheaper than a land vacation? Learn how to sail smarter and save big on your next getaway. Are cruises really a budget-friendly alternative to land vacations? What’s the best credit card to use for travel and Costco expenses? Hosts Meghan Coyle and Sally French discuss cruise travel, pricing strategies, and credit card hacks to…
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Rakuten's shopping portal has a great new trick | Coffee Break Ep55 | 5-5-25
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In today's episode, we'll talk about why we like the Rakuten shopping portal and also discuss a great new trick Rakuten has up its sleeve... (00:42) - What is a shopping portal? (01:15) - Choose cash back or Amex Membership Rewards points (must link Amex card) (02:55) - Great refer-a-friend promos ($40/4K) (04:08) - Frequent 10x, 15x, 20x promotion…
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Southwest LUVs cardholders | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep304 | 5-2-25
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In today's episode, we're schooled about Wells Fargo cards, we learn about earning points on your mortgage, and we talk about how you can take the sting out of Southwest's customer unfriendly changes. (01:03) - Listeners give us more ideas about making a great Wells Fargo Wallet Find our episode "A World-Class Wells Fargo Wallet" here. (08:20) - Me…
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Where 100,000 Points Can Take You: First Class Seats, Five-Star Suites and VIP Upgrades
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Explore your options for spending 100,000 credit card points, with tips on redemptions for luxury flights, hotels, and hidden travel perks. What are the best ways to use 100,000 credit card points for travel? How do you transfer points to airlines or hotels to get the most value? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle discuss top redemptions across Ch…
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Credit Card Power-Ups | Coffee Break Ep54 | 4-29-25
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There are credit cards that help make your points actually more valuable, just by having the credit card on hand. You can find all of the cards discussed on this show on our Best Offers page. Coffee Break: Credit Card Power-Ups (00:40) - United: Discounted awards, ability to upgrade (01:38) - Delta: 15% discount (01:54) - JetBlue 10% rebate (02:20)…
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A World-Class Wells Fargo Wallet | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep303 | 4-25-25
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We tend to ignore Wells Fargo cards because there are so many other great credit cards out there, but they actually do have some compelling cards out there. In today's episode we'll discuss which ones you might want in your wallet. (01:47) - Re: Clarifying our "Beyond 100K Sapphire Preferred" episode, which you can read more about here. (19:33) - B…
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When and How to Transfer Credit Card Rewards Points To Get The Most Value
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Learn when it’s worth transferring credit card points — and how to avoid costly mistakes that waste your rewards. When should you transfer your credit card points to an airline or hotel loyalty program? What are your options if you no longer want to pay the annual fee on a travel card you’ve held for years? Hosts Meghan Coyle and Sally French discu…
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