Preparing For The End of 2024 | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep284 | 12-6-24

There are a lot of things in the points and miles world that kind of come to a head at the end of the year, so you'll want to know what you should be taking care of here at the end of 2024. And of course, read our end of year checklist for 2024 here.

(01:30) - What happens when a Choice Rewards hotel booking has no record of your reservation, but the points are missing?

(07:32) - Preferred Hotels now bookable with iPrefer points

(16:34) - Amex 40% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic

(21:31) - Earn elite status

(23:05) - Do you have enough MQDs for Delta elite status? Check out our post here.

(24:48) - Remember to time your SouthWest companion pass properly Read our Complete Guide to the SouthWest companion pass here.

(28:37) - Marriott Bonvoy: Easiest option is Bonvoy Brilliant, but you can read about the many other options here.

(44:11) - Use airline incidental credits by December

(47:42) - Platinum $200 calendar year. See Amex airline fee reimbursements. What still works?

(56:19) - Apply for cards with annual credits

(57:47) - Transfer / pool points

(1:02:19) - Redeem points or miles for annual rebates

(1:03:48) - With the Caesar's Diamond status match ending, is there anything Wyndham Earner Business card-holder's should take advantage of now?

Read more about this status match ending here.

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Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads

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