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-winning podcast?

Listen to Tim's origin story episode here.

(02:51) - You can now move your Chase credit lines between cards online

(05:26) - Capital One Spark Cash: $1500 after $15K in 3 months. $95 annual fee waived 1st year. 2% on all spend

(07:52) - Rakuten closing accounts for too many "ineligible" orders.

Read more about Rakuten account shutdown here.

(11:28) - New Hyatt promo is offering up to 16k bonus points on stays at Hyatt Place, Hyatt House & Hyatt Studios

Read more about the Hyatt promo here.

(16:01) - How to turn this mattress run into a mattress cycle...

(19:07) - Hyatt buys some all-inclusive group that included properties in a number of other ecosystems (Hilton, IHG, Wyndham). But all award reservations were cancelled with no notice -- not honoring awards booked through other programs. Some people really got a raw deal here, being cancelled on a few days' notice with no alternative accommodation offered

(23:37) - JetBlue restricting access to Mint for partner programs

(26:17) - Updated RRV process

(29:55) - Highlights from Nick's 2.5-week trip to Europe...

(39:28) - What we know for certain: nothing beyond "coming this Summer"

(41:33) - What we think we know about the refreshed consumer Sapphire Reserve

Read more about our predictions for the new consumer card here.

(51:23) - Questions about the business card...

(1:06:43) - If our predictions are correct...would this card still be worth it?

(1:09:55) - We've heard you talk about Capital One miles and Major League Baseball tickets. Can you use cash to get the same tickets?

Read more about this opportunity here.

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Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder

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 to try other locations.

(10:14) - Do you keep the points when you PC Wells Fargo cards? For example if you PC to the no longer available Visa signature card can you then use the points for 50% more for airfare?

(11:07) - Does purchasing gift cards count towards welcome offer spend?

(15:02) - How can you tell what resort fees IHG will charge when booking award stays?

(16:59) - Hello, thoughts on changes to amex biz plat dell credit? #1 Using buying groups for $1k credit? #2 Thoughts for the future, meaning more discounts instead of 1:1.

(21:26) - ​​Does anyone know what to expect with United/JetBlue partnership? I’m moving from Houston to Boston this fall and ready to divorce Southwest.

(25:48) - What do you guys do when you have an overwhelming amount of airlines miles, and not enough hotel miles? Read more about Capital One Shopping changes here: https://frequentmiler.com/capital-one-shopping-gift-card-redemption-options/

(39:12) - what do you think about the lounge changes that are coming to Capital One?

(41:56) - I plan to start funding a 529 for my wife’s law school payments. I will be mixing in purchases of the $500 GoC cards. I am worried about clawbacks. Do you know of any data points for clawbacks?

(43:06) - Why not let someone use Chase points on the upcoming Challenge since it was the 100K from getting the Sapphire Preferred?

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Music Credit – “swappin’ back n’ forth” by up @ night

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 YouTube black hole? I know equipment swaps happen, but I’d love to avoid turning every redemption into a minor research thesis."

(09:05) - Best Offers Card Exploration Tool (Beta)

Try out our card exploration tool here.

(11:30) - 5 free night offers from Chase

See how we value free night certificates here.

(16:36) - Capital One Shopping pulls even more gift card redemption options

Read more about this here.

(20:16) - Venture X (& Venture X Business Card): lounge access changes for additional cardholders & primary cardholder guests

Read more about this here.

(26:50) - Iberia devaluation: Business class between US & Europe now starting at 40,500 miles one way (previously, 34K for off-peak)

(28:08) - Citi replaces Rewards+ card with new Strata card (not to be confused with the Strata Premiere)

(29:51) - United Excursionist Perk killed off

(31:57) - You can still upgrade to Emirates first class without elite status

(33:37) - Tim published: How to book EVA Air Infinity MileageLands awards (for multiple people)

Read more about this here.

(35:12) - Earn Hyatt bonus points when using Peloton during stays

Read more about this here.

(37:01) - JetBlue / United partnership, some details announced

(39:26) - What are IHG points worth?

Read more about this here.

(44:26) - Compete to see who can book the most amazing 100,000 point vacation

(44:55) - The 100K Benchmark Trip

(46:42) - Three challengers, each with 100,000 points from a different currency

(48:25) - Two Judges

(49:21) - $1,000 cash budget

(50:49) - Rules

(57:11) - Who will win? (strengths and weaknesses)

(1:11:18) - Are the no preset spending limit cards actually more restrictive than the standard cards with credit limits?

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Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder