In Episode 10 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Josh, Danny, Kirin, and Jeff discuss the steps to go from a miles and points beginner to a points hero. Starting with the basics, the team covers how to determine what kind of points are best to earn, in addition to how you can leverage product switching to earn even more miles and points. How to evaluate welcome bonuses plays a key…

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In Episode 9 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Reed, Danny, Kirin, and Andy explore various strategies to access airport lounges, focusing on types like paid access, airline, bank, and first-class lounges. They discuss entry methods including credit cards, elite status, and pay-to-access options, including how Canadians can access airport lounges for free. The Frugal Flyer team…

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Maximizing Miles: Strategies for Earning Points with Your Plus One 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…

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In Episode 7 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Reed, Josh, Danny, and Jeff discuss the unique world of US credit cards and everything Canadians need to know about how they can access and benefit from these cards. The Frugal Flyer team guides listeners through the process of obtaining an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN), a US address, and a US bank account to get started…

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Mastering Hotel Loyalty Programs: Strategies, Tips, & Real-World Insights In Episode 6 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Reed, Josh, Jeff, and Quentin dive deep into the world of hotel loyalty programs, featuring a detailed analysis of the big three programs including Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, and World of Hyatt. Throughout the episode, the team explores strategies for…

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Unlocking the Secrets of Air Canada Aeroplan In Episode 5 of Miles Ahead: the Canadian Points Podcast, Reed, Josh, Danny, and Kirin dive deep into the Air Canada Aeroplan loyalty program and kick it off with a segment containing Aeroplan trivia. Throughout the episode, the discussion covers the basics of what Aeroplan is, how Canadians can earn Aeroplan points using various Canadian and…

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In Episode 4 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Reed, Josh, Daniel, and Jeff explore the Avios program in depth. The episode begins with a new segment, ‘What’s That Credit Card?’, where the group guesses a featured credit card with aspects of the credit card hinted at by Reed. The team discusses the basics of the Avios program and how Canadians can best earn Avios points…

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In Episode 3 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Reed, Josh, Jeff, and Kirin dive deep into the art of redeeming miles and points for flights and hotels. The episode starts with the team sharing their standout miles and points redemptions and the strategies they used to book them. Finding award flights can be one of the hardest parts of miles and points, so the team shares their…

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In Episode 2 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Reed, Josh, Danny, and Quentin continue the conversation on the basics of earning miles and points. To kick it off, everyone shares their favorite credit card in their wallet and the reasons for their choice. The conversation covers earning strategies, including leveraging welcome bonuses, meeting minimum spend requirements…

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In the inaugural episode of Miles Ahead, hosts Reed and Josh, co-founders of Frugal Flyer, introduce their new podcast focused on travel, miles, and points from a Canadian perspective. Joined by Frugal Flyer contributors Danny and Jeff, they kick off with personal introductions and their journeys into the world of miles and points. The episode covers the beginning of a three-part…

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