Frequent Miler on the Air

What to do when your credit limit is too low? Kris reached out with the following question about managing a low credit limit:
On your recent podcast, you mentioned that banks don’t like you to cycle cards. I just got approved for the new Capital One Venture Business card, and upon approval, found out that they had given me a credit limit of $2000. This obviously is going to make it very difficult to make the minimum spend for the sign-up bonus, and obviously can’t if I don’t cycle the card. I did try to call and request an increase and pointed out that I have a personal Venture X with a credit limit of $50,000 that is paid off fully every month. I asked for a credit increase and offered to decrease my Venture X credit limit, but was declined.(00:57) - What is credit cycling?
(02:38) - Why is cycling generally inadvisable?
(03:55) - Is cycling ever OK?
We’ve been answering a reader or listener question at the end of each Frequent Miler on the Air podcast episode. Now, we’ve turned the question of the week into its own weekly episode. Tune in every Monday at 1pm for our Question of the Week podcast. And if you have your own question you’d like to submit, you can send it to mailbag@frequentmiler.com.
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On today's episode, we'll talk about why Air Canada to Hyatt 2-to-1 transfers can be a good deal, how we won big on a 240x deal, the 250x deal that got away, and much more.
Our apologies for Nick's lower-quality audio this week! We're working to fix it!
Our biggest point gambles
Giant Mailbag
(01:04) - Josh: Is the Hyatt/Aeroplan deal good for Canadians?
Main Event: Our biggest point gambles
(07:54) - When we took big risks to earn big miles...
(08:04) - Nordstrom 36X (2012)
(15:32) - Convert 90K SPG points into a 7 night Marriott stay + 120K Southwest points + Companion Pass for 2 years (2017)
(19:43) - Marriott Travel Packages (2018)
(23:40) - Iberia 90K (2018)
(27:54) - Conservation International 240 AA miles per dollar (2021)
(34:40) - Amex 20% transfer bonus to Hawaiian Airlines (2024)
(39:28) - SAS: Fly 15 SkyTeam, earn 1M SAS Miles (2024)
(44:50) - JetBlue 25/25 (2025)
(48:42) - Kate Spade 250X via British Airways portal (2026)
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Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder
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New York is an expensive city. Today, we'll talk about tips to make it more affordable using points, credit card benefits, and smart stacking.
(00:52) - Flights: No one-size-fits-all option here, but consider...
(05:47) - Favorite points hotel options
(17:47) - Saving money on stuff to do
(20:21) - Saving money with credit card benefits
(27:24) - Tips for what to do while you're there
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Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder
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How can I maximize my bookings through The Edit by Chase Travel℠? Reader Rob wrote in with three questions about this.
(00:16) - What is The Edit by Chase Travel℠?
(01:16) - Does the person on the card have to stay on the property, or can they book for someone else?
(02:48) - Can you book before December 31st to take advantage of the stackable credits for select chains, but USE the credits for a hotel stay into the following year if you “pay now”?
(06:32) - Do you lose the free breakfast if you book back-to-back stays of 4 nights but 2 separate reservations?
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Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder
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In this episode, we'll hear about the "best ever" Hyatt Place breakfast, we'll talk about where Greg should go after Berlin, and share lesser-known sweetspot awards like flights to Europe from 90 points and Scandinavian hotels from 500 points!
Giant Mailbag
(01:08) - Paul asks: "Is there another way to status match Flying Blue elite status or do we have to wait until it opens up again for US residents?"
See our Shortcuts to Flying Blue elite status here
(03:19) - Kevin writes in with some miles and points success stories
This Week in Points
(05:12) - Rove enhancements (out on Friday 8/28)
(09:11) - Citi 25% transfer bonus to LHW through 9/19
Personal Points
(10:41) - LH multi-city via Aeroplan
(13:25) - Hyatt Place AMS
(16:51) - Greg's Berlin trip
Main Event: Hidden Gem Awards
(21:24) - Lodging
(21:51) - Cottages.com for 15K Wyndham points/bedroom/night
(23:14) - Preferred Hotels starting at 20K Choice/night
(25:59) - Nordic / Scandinavian hotels w/ Finnair Avios
Learn how to use Finnair Avios to book Scandinavian hotels here
(30:15) - Flights: Star Alliance flights for 3.5K econ, 7K biz (under 600 miles)
(32:27) - Air France business class to Europe with NO surcharges
(36:06) - British Airways business or first class with low surcharges
(43:06) - Royal Air Maroc: US to Morocco for 17.5K econ, 50.5K Biz w/ Finnair Avios
(45:38) - Use Virgin Atlantic miles to fly around Europe and Northern Africa starting at 4K one-way
Learn more about Air France KLM across Europe here
(50:02) - North America to Europe for 90 points via Lufthansa Miles & More
(55:54) - Delta short-haul 5K Flying Blue miles
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Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder
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