Frequent Miler on the Air

In today's podcast episode, we see that Marriott tops off their top-offs, Aviator Silver cards become unique collectibles, and we'll talk about the best ways to earn and redeem Rove Miles.
Giant Mailbag
(01:07) - Diana shares some thoughts regarding a recent podcast episode, Speed up US entry with Mobile Passport Control | Coffee Break Ep96 | 3-10-26
See the Coffee Break Ep96 here.
Card News
(03:34) - Barclays Aviator to Citi transition April 2026
Learn more about the Barclays Aviator transition to Citi here
(12:44) - Robinhood Platinum Credit Card
Read more about this card here
(15:39) - Southwest companion pass offers ending March 19th 7am ET
Mattress Running the Numbers
(17:22) - Leading Hotels of the World points sale: Get up to 100% bonus
Learn more about the Leading Hotels of the World points sale here
(21:42) - Read Nick's post about family-friendly Leading Hotels of the World properties here
Awards, Points, and More
(24:18) - Marriott making it possible to redeem up to 25K + FNC (up from 15K).
(27:59) - You can now add Marriott gift cards to your Bonvoy account (both in-app & on website)
Read more about adding Marriott gift cards to your Bonvoy account here: https://frequentmiler.com/you-can-now-add-marriott-gift-cards-to-your-bonvoy-account-both-in-app-on-website/
(30:44) - Amex to fold Tock into Resy in Summer 2026
Read more about Amex's plans with Tock here: https://frequentmiler.com/after-purchasing-tock-amex-to-fold-it-into-resy-in-summer-2026/
(34:08) - Spirit Airlines paid status upgrade: Higher status from $79
Learn more about Spirit Airlines' paid status upgrade here: https://frequentmiler.com/spirit-airlines-paid-status-upgrade-higher-status-from-79/
Main Event: Rove Miles: Transferable Points w/out a credit card
(39:54) - What is Rove?
(42:43) - How to earn Rove Miles
Learn more about Rove Miles here: https://frequentmiler.com/rovemiles/
(56:22) - How to use Rove Miles
(1:00:53) - Rove Miles adds Japan Airlines, launches with 50% transfer bonus through 3/31
Read more here: https://frequentmiler.com/rove-miles-adds-japan-airlines-launches-with-50-transfer-bonus-through-3-31/
And read Nick's post about JAL opportunities here: https://frequentmiler.com/best-uses-of-japan-airlines-mileage-bank-miles/
(1:02:23) - Rove adds SAS as new transfer partner with 20% transfer bonus through 4/8.
Read more here: https://frequentmiler.com/rove-adds-sas-as-new-transfer-partner-with-20-transfer-bonus/
(1:04:28) - Other good transfer partners
Question of the Week
(1:12:28) - Why don't you write about the quality of the airline or hotel itself?
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Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder
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For years, Nick has always used the free Mobile Passport Control app for speedy re-entry into the country instead of Global Entry. In today's episode, we'll talk about this free alternative to Global Entry.
(00:18) - Mobile passport control is super easy and free
(05:37) - Where can it be used
(06:30) - Global Entry has advantages, though
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Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads
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What would you suggest if your P2 (partner, or "player two") is very reluctant? Which Hyatts will you be book before the award chart changes? We answered these questions and more on the Ask Us Anything hosted live on YouTube on March 4th, 2026
(02:10) - What specific Hyatt properties have you booked/will you be booking before the upcoming award chart changes?
(12:17) - How did you guys learn about HOW to find good flights to book with transfer partners? I am trying so hard to learn, but it feels confusing and overwhelming. need more concrete, step-by-step help.
Read about the top award search tools here
(18:05) - I have a question for Stephen and Carrie. Now that I am retired my wife and I are interested in finding rentals for several weeks at a time. I am pretty good at finding good properties on Airbnb and VRBO for several days but have less experience with navigating longer term rentals. Do you have any tips on how to find good locations and get good deals?
(27:32) - Looking to get a Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card and upgrade a Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card. Should I do this on 2 different devices at almost the same time or does it not matter?
(28:26) - I am planning a trip for 2 weeks covering Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo with 2 year old, do you have recommendations on where to stay? Planning during July
Read more about this here: https://frequentmiler.com/use-finnair-avios-to-book-scandinavian-hotels-at-2c-per-point-or-better/
(32:35) - What would you suggest if your P2 (player two) is very reluctant? I can't convince him to open more cards
(38:27) - Do the Hyatt changes make you reassess the value of Chase Ultimate Rewards points?
(39:58) - Can I request a retention offer for my US Bank Altitude Reserve card and then product change a month later to the Connect?
(42:20) - ​​Can I book Hyatt stays now before the changes take effect, and later modify the dates while keeping the same redemption rate?
(42:55) - ​What is the best way to use Wyndham Points nowadays, and do you see any new alignments in the future to replace Vacassa
(47:44) - Are there good award search engines for hotel award stays?
Read more about this here: https://frequentmiler.com/editmaxxer-a-tool-to-maximize-chase-travel-the-edit-credits/
(51:08) - Have/would you guys entertain having all your P2s on for a podcast or AMA so we could hear about their experience through all the shenanigans you play?
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In this episode, we'll talk about the tools that can help you earn more rewards, organize your points & rewards, and spend your points wisely.
Learn more about the tools we use here
(01:52) - General / Misc Tools
(25:57) - Flight Trip Planning
(39:23) - Hotel Trip Planning
(45:31) - Car Rentals
(50:28) - Trains
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Choice Privileges is a hotel chain with brands like Clarion, Comfort Inn, Quality Inn, Radisson Americas etc. In today's podcast, we'll talk about the pros and cons of this program.
You can find our Choice Privileges complete guide here.
Choice Privileges Pros and Cons
Pros / items of interest...
(01:37) - Earn elite status through credit card spend thanks to an update in early 2026.
(05:59) - (Somewhat) fixed award chart
(07:16) - Ability to book premium rooms with points sometimes
(09:53) - Preferred Hotels partnership
Learn more about this partnership here
(11:53) - Transfer 1:2 from Citi or Wells Fargo
(12:31) - Buy points for around .7cpp during sales
(13:14) - Titanium Travel Award: 50% off award stay up to 7 nights
Cons...
(16:23) - Not much elite benefit. Breakfast at Diamond, Titanium Travel Award at Titanium.
(17:10) - Points expire after 18 months of inactivity
(17:37) - Fewer aspirational properties (apart from Preferred Hotels, and even that experience is complicated)
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Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads
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