Big United changes: Cardholders earn more, spend fewer miles | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep346
In this episode, we’ll talk about how Chase wants you to stay Calm and give a WHOOP, we’ll talk about how Bank of America wants you to be a millionaire, and how United wants you to get its credit cards.
Big United changes: Cardholders earn more, spend fewer miles
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Giant Mailbag
(00:45) – Doug: Parking at a Bilt Neighborhood Parking garage on Hyatt award stay
Card News
(03:15) – It may be possible to product change US Bank Altitude Reserve
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*NOTE* Shortly after we recorded, we learned that existing earning rates for Bank of America cards will last longer than we thought: Doctor of Credit has learned some positive news regarding changes for existing Preferred Rewards members: they will retain their current status until 3 months after their first anniversary date post-November 1, 2026. For example, if your anniversary date is 10/1, your 3-month clock won’t start until 10/1/27, and you will keep your current status level through 1/1/28 (provided you meet the current qualification requirements). That’s a bit of a band-aid on a broken leg, but it’s a much better timeframe than what we originally thought.
(07:26) – Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card offers (MUST ACTIVATE OFFERS)
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(08:37) – WHOOP: Get $359 back after purchasing one year of WHOOP’s Life Membership (expires 5/12/2026.)
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(10:45) – Bilt appears to be honoring 5x offer for many
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Bonvoyed
(17:30) – Bank of America Preferred Rewards changes
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Awards, Points, and More
(24:56) – FYI: How to pay taxes by credit card (Video)
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(26:43) – United Travel Bank may no longer trigger airline incidental credits
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(29:53) – 40% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic
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(31:30) – Use Virgin points for WestJet
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Main Event: Big United changes: Cardholders earn more, spend fewer miles
(36:17) – Read more about this here: https://frequentmiler.com/united-mileage-plus-announces-huge-changes-to-earning-and-redeeming-miles/
(36:51) – Mileage earning
(41:27) – Using United cards to book flights
(43:19) – Redeeming Miles
(48:46) – Children benefit
(50:01) – Which United card is best for unlocking these features?
Question of the Week
(1:03:24) – Do you use AI to help you optimize your points and miles game?
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Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder
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