Learning to Love LifeMiles | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep257 | 5-31-24

Nick has loved LifeMiles for a long time but Greg has traditionally been less convinced. Recent changes make Greg curious to hear more about Nick's long-time love of LifeMiles. Can Nick convince Greg to become a fan?

(01:33) - On Ep 255: Strategizing Hilton cards, credits, and free nights, Greg’s podcasted plan left people with questions about family language for Hilton cards (Mailbag)

Find episode 255 here.

(05:12) - Hilton cards with new welcome bonuses (Mattress Running the Numbers)

Learn more about the Hilton fee free card here.

And learn about the Hilton Surpass card here.

(12:27) - Southwest now on Google Flights (Award Talk)

(16:09) - Finnair Avios now combinable (Award Talk)

(18:20) - AA NOT eliminating mile & loyalty point earnings through OTAs (Award Talk)

(19:22) - Cardless Avianca LifeMiles Cards (Card Talk)

Read more about the Avianca LifeMiles American Express® Card Here.

Read more about the Avianca LifeMiles American Express® Elite Card here.

(28:33) - Easy miles to get

(31:51) - LifeMiles+ subscriptions

(49:30) - Using LifeMiles, standard pricing

(53:43) - Hidden sweet-spots

(59:30) - Mixed cabin pricing

Read Greg's post "Aviance Miles - First Class for Less" here.

(1:04:47) - How to search for complicated awards

(1:11:14) - How to search for awards (less complicated)

(1:22:10) - Downsides...

(1:25:32) - Pop Quiz for Greg about quadruple dip opportunities for a Hilton Curio Collection hotel

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