How to get great value from your Platinum card | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep262 | 7-5-24

The Amex Platinum card has had great welcome bonuses for a while now, but it’s a very expensive card. Are there reasons to keep the card once the annual fee comes due? That’s what we’ll discuss in today’s Frequent Miler on the Air episode.

(01:36) – Online chat for immediate Avios refunds? (Mailbag)

(05:26) – Wells Fargo Attune Card (Card Talk)

Read more about the Attune card here.

(17:49) – Hyatt promo: Earn 1k bonus points + double elite nights at 15 Florida properties (Mattress Running the Numbers)

(23:46) – Virgin kills Delta One deal (Award Talk)

(28:39) – Interesting notes about Spirit awards (Award Talk)

Read more about Nick’s Spirit discoveries here.

Read more about the Amex Platinum card here.

(34:25) – Become elite

(37:01) – Enhance your travel experiences

(40:57) – Earn $200 back on prepaid hotel bookings each year

Read more about FHR credits here: https://frequentmiler.com/maxfhr-an-awesome-new-way-to-help-use-your-200-fine-hotels-resorts-credits/

(44:28) – Earn $200 in Airline Fee Credits each calendar year

(46:08) – Use $200 in Uber credits each calendar year

(48:53) – Get $20 per month back in rebates on select digital entertainment services

(51:27) – Earn up to $100 per year in rebates at Saks Fifth Avenue

(55:18) – Get Walmart+ for Free

(56:53) – Earn 5x for airfare and prepaid hotels

(57:21) – Refer friends

(1:05:37) – Hyatt dummy-booking offer… why is no one talking about this offer?