Nov 12, 2022
Are miles and points free? Do we use them for "free travel"? Does how we earned the miles make the travel more or less free? This week, we talk about costs and trade-offs of "free" travel.
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00:43 Giant Mailbag
04:59 What crazy thing....did Barclays do this week?
Arrival Plus adds transfer partners https://frequentmiler.com/barclays-arrival-plus-adds-transfer-partners-are-more-changes-in-the-offing/
10:44 Mattress Running the Numbers: Why Greg isn't transferring to Aeroplan
16:27 Awards we booked this week
Greg: A weak use of a Cat 1-7?
Nick: Hyatt suite success 26:20
Main Event: Award travel is free! No, it's not! Does it matter?
https://frequentmiler.com/the-joy-and-myth-of-free-travel/
27:39 Opportunity Cost
31:16 Redeeming points: is it free?
42:50 When people say "my travel is free", are they talking about the earning or redemption side?
52:55 Is acquisition cost relevant to your redemptions?
1:08:44 Does free matter? What is the Joy of Free worth?
1:20:05 Question of the Week: How can one meet minimum spending requirements on business cards?