10 point-ish things we're most looking forward to | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep288 | 1-3-25

(00:00) - It's a new year and we're excited about all the "point-y" things happening for us in 2025! Give this episode a listen to find out what we're looking forward to.

(01:07) - One reader's interesting experience disbanding a United miles pool highlights a possible hack and brings up a few questions.... Learn more about miles-pooling here: https://www.united.com/en/us/mileageplus/miles-pooling/

(04:17) - Can a pool leader leave a miles pool?

(04:35) - Can I leave a miles pool after joining?

(07:25) - Chase United card devaluation: TravelBank credits instead of statement credits

(11:10) - Chase Aeroplan PYB (Pay Yourself Back) Travel limited to 200K

(13:51) - Marriott Choice Benefit 40 night selection expiry Read more about this update here: https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-bonvoy-choice-benefits/

 (16:27) - IHG Ends Annual Lounge Pass Loophole In 2025

(19:52) - Pay taxes via credit card slightly cheaper (starts at 1.75%) but down to 2 processors PayUSATax gone ("We are no longer processing federal tax payments on behalf of the IRS.") Learn more about paying taxes with a credit card here: https://frequentmiler.com/pay-taxes-via-credit-card/

(25:21) - Greg and Nick’s "Bonvoyed" pick: Hyatt breaks our hearts with Mr & Mrs Smith Read our "Bonvoyed of the year" post here: https://frequentmiler.com/frequent-milers-peoples-choice-bonvoyed-awards-2024-edition/

(26:47) - Readers' "Bonvoyed" picks...

(28:10) - Our picks for for Deal of the Year Read our "Deal of the Year" post here: https://frequentmiler.com/2024-deal-of-the-year-and-readers-choice-vote/

(29:02) - Readers' picks for Deal of the Year

(31:01) - Small Luxury Hotels SLH

(33:07) - Preferred hotels & Resorts

(35:30) - Alaska Mileage Plan mixed partner awards

(40:13) - Earning Alaska elite status through award bookings

(42:51) - Alaska premium card

(45:00) - Digging into SAS awards

(47:17) - Finding a great Vacasa redemption (I bought points)

(49:17) - Finding great Capital One Miles deals See the "Deal of the Year" episode here: https://frequentmiler.com/deal-of-the-year-2024-frequent-miler-on-the-air-ep287-12-27-24-podcast/

(52:09) - Getting back into the swing of bank account bonuses

(54:05) - Trying out the AA bus from PHL-ACY.

(58:57) - Would a Delta Gold status be useful for a Korean Air flight booked via Delta miles?

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