Show notes
Amex has long had rules against getting a new welcome bonus for a card you’ve had before. Now, they’ve expanded those rules to include "families" of cards. In this episode we'll help you navigate this confusing and tedious concept. (01:31) - With pointsyeah a reader found an interesting redemption for ANA first class... but found a great discount for “suffering” in economy to HND. (Mailbag) Read more about Avianca LifeMiles’ awesome mixed-cabin award pricing - First Class for less (05:15) - Southwest Companion Pass with one business card (Card Talk) Find out more about the Southwest Premier Business Card here Find out more about the Southwest Performance Business card here (18:14) - Bilt rent day promo (Award Talk) (19:42) - Alaska Airlines transfer bonus, up to 100% (Award Talk) Read more about the Alaska / Bilt transfer bonus here (24:18) - Alaska Airlines status match (Award Talk) (29:20) - Bilt Neighborhood dining (Award Talk) (32:09) - Hilton adds more SLH properties (Award Talk) (37:50) - Choice removes 35K cap on their points prices in the US (Award Talk) (39:22) - We've updated some of our RRVs (Award Talk) (44:46) - Use Virgin points to book AF/KLM (Award Talk) (50:23) - Fiji airways to adopt AAdvantage miles (Award Talk) (52:09) - Read more about Greg’s Predictions here (2024 Predictions Half-Way Check Point) (54:55) - Read more about Nick’s predictions here (2024 Predictions Half-Way Check Point) (56:27) - Read more about Stephen’s Predictions here (2024 Predictions Half-Way Check Point) (58:38) - Read more about Tim’s Predictions here (2024 Predictions Half-Way Check Point) (1:01:27) - Read more about Carrie’s Predictions here (2024 Predictions Half-Way Check Point) Main Event: Navigating Amex’s Welcome Bonus Family Rules (1:03:24) - About Amex's "Pop-Up Prison" (1:06:58) - Family types (1:09:08) - How to find the rules. Look for "Offer Terms" (1:12:16) - Skirting the pop-up prison (1:18:01) - What sites do you like the best, apart from your own? (Question of the Week)
