Show Notes
In Episode 8 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Josh, Danny, and Quentin discuss navigating the world of miles and points while focusing on strategies for earning and redeeming points with a partner or as a household.
The Frugal Flyer team covers several key topics about earning points with a plus one, including the power of adding another person to this hobby, strategies for working with a player two who might not be as comfortable with miles and points, and collecting points through optimal credit card referrals.
They also discuss the intricacies of hotel loyalty programs and status benefits, as well as effective ways to combine points across various programs like Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, and World of Hyatt. Additional insights include leveraging U.S. credit card programs such as American Express and Chase, and tips for when to use authorized user cards versus signing up for separate credit cards.
The episode concludes with a listener question about finding partner award space on Air Canada Aeroplan for a trip to Munich.
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In episode 46 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Daniel, Jeff, and Josh from FrugalFlyer.ca take a deep dive into the recently announced World of Hyatt and Air Canada Aeroplan partnership.