Introducing the new and confusing Bilt 2.0 | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep341 | 1-16-26
In this podcast episode, we’ll talk about how JAL awards can be changed, we’ll talk about the Amtrak USA Rail Pass, and we’ll discuss Bilt 2.0: Half-baked, confusing, but potentially very rewarding.
(At the time of this recording, running ad for Bilt on the audio-only version of this podcast. Despite that, all opinions expressed here are our own. We will always tell you what we believe, good or bad.)
Giant Mailbag
(01:27) – JAL Mileage Bank awards can not be changed (but they can be cancelled for a reasonable fee
See Nick’s post about the best uses of Japan Airlines Mileage Bank miles here
See our podcast episode 325 “Sweet-spot awards courtesy of Japan Airlines” here
Awards, Points, and More
(04:38) – Like MaxFHR but for The Edit
(06:02) – Amtrak USA Rail Pass for $250 (usual: $499)
(08:37) – Saks has filed for bankruptcy
(11:53) – United MileagePlus Status Match Challenge
Learn more about the United MileagePlus Status Match Challenge here
Main Event: Bilt 2.0
Learn more about Bilt 2.0 here
And find our opinion on Bilt 2.0 here
(14:42) – The transition from old to new
(19:36) – 3 Bilt Cards
(20:52) – 2 rewards currencies…
(22:20) – Is Bilt Cash valuable?
(27:02) – More card details
(29:49) – What do we know about Bilt Cash?
(41:17) – Card Reviews / who are they for?
(1:04:15) – Find out some answers to frequently asked questions here: https://frequentmiler.com/bilt-2-faq/
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Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder