The margin between the most and least rewarding hotel loyalty programs is probably smaller than you expect -- and which one is best for you often depends on variables like your status or which card you use. This week, we discuss which programs offer you the most bang for your buck.

00:00 Intro

00:45 Giant Mailbag: Inking success

05:45 Card Talk: IHG Premier and IHG Premier Business cards

https://frequentmiler.com/ihgprem/

https://frequentmiler.com/IHGBusiness/

12:35 Award Talk

12:37 ANA First class awards via Virgin Atlantic devalued

https://frequentmiler.com/ana-first-class-virgin-atlantic-devaluation/

17:11 Etihad First Class apartments booked

https://frequentmiler.com/etihad-first-apartment-review-simply-awesome/

22:35 What crazy thing....did Amex do this week? The Points Parade marches on

https://frequentmiler.com/now-150k-200-or-90k-200-awesome-offers-out-on-platinum-and-gold-cards/

https://frequentmiler.com/amex-membership-rewards-sweet-spots/

https://frequentmiler.com/cross-brand-amex-referrals-possible/