Our 2026 points forecast: coupony with a chance of acquisitions | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep339 | 1-2-26

In this week's podcast episode, we'll talk about stacking 2025 and 2026 JetBlue elite perks, how you can use Visa cards you already own to get free international roaming, and we'll predict what's coming to points & miles in 2026.

Giant Mailbag

(01:09) - "I certainly admire the continued approach to display only the best offer even if it is not the affiliate link, but I may suggest that you consider showing both options for readers. I am happy to support the site and would likely be willing to choose an inferior offer in many cases, should it be beneficial to the site."

(04:45) - What to do when Chase Sapphire Reserve® Exclusive Tables removes a restaurant without notice...

See a list of Sapphire Reserve® Exclusive Tables here

(07:28) - A Sapphire Reserve The Edit credit success story...

(11:02) - A 25for25 challenge success story

Awards, Points, and More

(16:45) - Visa Signature / Infinite GigSky benefit (Nick's experience)

Learn more about the GigSky free eSIM opportunity here

Main Event: Our 2026 points forecast: coupony with a chance of acquisitions

(21:31) - New credit cards

(37:21) - Card refreshes

(55:31) - New transfer opportunities

(1:09:35) - Mega promos

(1:17:27) - Devaluations

(1:25:01) - Misc other

(1:32:10) - Guaranteed Predictions

Question of the Week

(1:33:50) - What's in your digital wallet? Do you keep all of your cards in your digital wallet?

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Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder

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