The 2025 Bonvoyed Awards | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep337 | 12-19-25

In this episode, we talk about how Rove matches your Mesa, we talk about whether or not you should buy IHG Diamond status, and we announce this year's picks for Bonvoyed of the Year.

Giant Mailbag

(01:09) - Changing names on reservations/workarounds for using the Fine Hotels and Resorts the Hotel Collection benefit

Mattress Running the Numbers

(03:59) - IHG Lock in 2026 Diamond status by buying points (targeted)

Read more about this here: https://frequentmiler.com/ihg-offering-opportunity-to-buy-back-or-increase-status-for-2026/

Bonvoyed

(12:52) - Chase re-edits The Edit by Chase Travel℠: 1.65x boosts

Awards, Points, and More

(16:12) - Rove: Match Your Mesa (up to 5,000 free miles)

Main Event: The 2025 Bonvoyed Awards

(18:36) - What are the Bonvoyed Awards?

(20:03) - 2024 winner

(21:11) - 2025 Honorable mentions

(21:55) - 2025 Contestants

(40:05) - Nick's Pick: Southwest

(44:36) - Greg's Pick: Sapphire Reserve® Refresh

Question of the Week

(50:02) - Any last-minute ideas for using Hilton resort credits?

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