Learning to Love LifeMiles | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep257 | 5-31-24

Nick has loved LifeMiles for a long time but Greg has traditionally been less convinced. Recent changes make Greg curious to hear more about Nick's long-time love of LifeMiles. Can Nick convince Greg to become a fan? (01:33) - On Ep 255: Strategizing Hilton cards, credits, and free nights, Greg’s podcasted plan left people with questions about family language for Hilton cards (Mailbag) Find episode 255 here. (05:12) - Hilton cards with new welcome bonuses (Mattress Running the Numbers) Learn more about the Hilton fee free card here. And learn about the Hilton Surpass card here. (12:27) - Southwest now on Google Flights (Award Talk) (16:09) - Finnair Avios now combinable (Award Talk) (18:20) - AA NOT eliminating mile & loyalty point earnings through OTAs (Award Talk) (19:22) - Cardless Avianca LifeMiles Cards (Card Talk) Read more about the Avianca LifeMiles American Express® Card Here. Read more about the Avianca LifeMiles American Express® Elite Card here. (28:33) - Easy miles to get (31:51) - LifeMiles+ subscriptions (49:30) - Using LifeMiles, standard pricing (53:43) - Hidden sweet-spots (59:30) - Mixed cabin pricing Read Greg's post "Aviance Miles - First Class for Less" here. (1:04:47) - How to search for complicated awards (1:11:14) - How to search for awards (less complicated) (1:22:10) - Downsides... (1:25:32) - Pop Quiz for Greg about quadruple dip opportunities for a Hilton Curio Collection hotel