Introducing the new and confusing Bilt 2.0 | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep341 | 1-16-26

In this podcast episode, we'll talk about how JAL awards can be changed, we'll talk about the Amtrak USA Rail Pass, and we'll discuss Bilt 2.0: Half-baked, confusing, but potentially very rewarding.

(At the time of this recording, running ad for Bilt on the audio-only version of this podcast. Despite that, all opinions expressed here are our own. We will always tell you what we believe, good or bad.)

Giant Mailbag

(01:27) - JAL Mileage Bank awards can not be changed (but they can be cancelled for a reasonable fee

See Nick's post about the best uses of Japan Airlines Mileage Bank miles here

See our podcast episode 325 "Sweet-spot awards courtesy of Japan Airlines" here

Awards, Points, and More

(04:38) - Like MaxFHR but for The Edit

Learn more here

(06:02) - Amtrak USA Rail Pass for $250 (usual: $499)

(08:37) - Saks has filed for bankruptcy

(11:53) - United MileagePlus Status Match Challenge

Learn more about the United MileagePlus Status Match Challenge here

Main Event: Bilt 2.0

Learn more about Bilt 2.0 here

And find our opinion on Bilt 2.0 here

(14:42) - The transition from old to new

(19:36) - 3 Bilt Cards

(20:52) - 2 rewards currencies...

(22:20) - Is Bilt Cash valuable?

(27:02) - More card details

(29:49) - What do we know about Bilt Cash?

(41:17) - Card Reviews / who are they for?

(1:04:15) - Find out some answers to frequently asked questions here: https://frequentmiler.com/bilt-2-faq/

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Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder

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