We walk through what’s changing in our points and miles strategy right now, including the credit cards we’re opening, the programs we’re leaning on, and the mistakes we’d avoid if we could rewind. We also share real-time trip planning updates, from a last-minute Rome hotel problem to the challenge of finding five business class award seats for Europe and Asia. • tracking Duane's 5/24 status and why we pace personal cards • why we applied for the Qatar card and why we regret it after the rule change • targeting Bank of America cards for Alaska miles and Flying Blue benefits • building a path to a Chase business card by forming an LLC and getting an EIN • reacting to the Aeroplan card refresh and what it changes for grocery spend • watching elevated Hilton offers to stockpile free night certificates • using Bilt points and accelerators plus paying the mortgage with Bilt • dealing with Switzerland and Italy planning plus Rome hotel uncertainty with Hyatt • mapping spring break with Orlando and Turks and Caicos to avoid red-eye flights • searching for five business class seats to Norway and Copenhagen • explaining phantom award availability after a Flying Blue transfer • planning a return to Japan with a Guam add-on and airlines we’re considering • transfer bonuses on our radar including Avios and Hilton If you're thinking about getting a built card, I would absolutely love it if you would use our referral link. I will link it in the show notes. If you found this episode useful please follow the show so you don't miss the next one and I will catch you next time on the podcast or on Instagram.

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