Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast

Frugal Flyer

Leisure

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Frequency: 1 episode/18d. Total Eps: 47

Learn how credit card rewards, including miles and points, can help you save on travel, take more vacations, and experience luxury flights and hotels. Brought to you by Frugal Flyer (frugalflyer.ca).

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🇨🇦 Canada - aviation
28/08/2026
#16
🇺🇸 USA - aviation
28/08/2026
#56
🇨🇦 Canada - aviation
27/08/2026
#14
🇺🇸 USA - aviation
27/08/2026
#75
🇨🇦 Canada - aviation
26/08/2026
#5
🇨🇦 Canada - aviation
25/08/2026
#9
🇨🇦 Canada - aviation
24/08/2026
#4
🇨🇦 Canada - aviation
23/08/2026
#4
🇨🇦 Canada - leisure
23/08/2026
#85
🇨🇦 Canada - aviation
22/08/2026
#13

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Ep 004 - All About Avios

Episode 4

Friday, August 23, 2024 • Duration 47:23

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, with a focus on RBC and American Express credit cards. From there, the team explores the various frequent flyer programs within Avios: British Airways Executive Club, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Aer Lingus AerClub, Finnair Plus, and Iberia Plus. The team shares various tips and unique redemption opportunities, including transfer bonuses and sweet spots for each Avios program. The episode wraps up a discussion surrounding a listener's question about the value proposition of Air Canada Aeroplan versus competitor programs in Canada.

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Ep 003 - The Art of Redeeming Points

Episode 3

Friday, July 26, 2024 • Duration 47:55

In Episode 3 of the 'Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast,' hosts Reed, Josh, Jeff, and the new contributor Kirin Tsang discuss the intricacies of redeeming miles and points for travel. The focus is primarily on flights but also touches on hotel redemptions. The hosts share their standout points redemptions, emphasizing strategies for booking award flights, navigating dynamic pricing, and finding value in partner airline redemptions. They delve into the use of free night certificates and bank-affiliated points programs, advising on when to redeem these points and maximizing potential value. The episode aims to guide listeners on how to creatively and effectively use their miles and points for various types of travel.

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Ep 002- The Science of Earning Points

Episode 2

Friday, July 5, 2024 • Duration 59:59

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, and maximizing category spending. The team also explores non-traditional methods of earning points, such as shopping through loyalty portals and credit card referrals, while providing tips on organizing credit cards and maintaining a good credit score. The team takes a look at the recent contrasting news of WestJet’s new “UltraBasic” fare class and Air Canada offering complimentary beer and wine for the remainder of 2024. The episode concludes with listener questions on optimizing credit card use and balancing welcome bonuses with long-term financial health.

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Ep 001 - An Introduction to Miles and Points

Episode 1

Friday, June 7, 2024 • Duration 59:53

Welcome to the first episode of 'Miles Ahead,' a podcast about maximizing travel rewards through miles and points, presented by Frugal Flyer. Hosts Reed, Josh, and contributors Danny and Jeff introduce themselves, sharing their journeys and experiences with collecting and redeeming points. The episode outlines the podcast's format and includes part one of a three-part series on miles and points basics. The team discusses the benefits of various loyalty programs like Air Canada Aeroplan, Marriott Bonvoy, and PayPower. They share personal travel stories, upcoming trips, and recent industry changes affecting loyalty programs. Listeners are encouraged to submit questions and topics for future episodes.

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Ep 000 - Trailer: Get Miles Ahead with the Canadian Points Podcast

Friday, June 7, 2024 • Duration 02:39

Welcome to Miles Ahead, the Canadian Points Podcast brought to you by Frugal Flyer. Join host Reed Sutton and co-founder Josh, along with their team, as they explore the world of miles and points. Learn how to utilize loyalty and rewards programs to travel the world affordably. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a beginner, this podcast will offer tips, tricks, and insider hacks to help you make the most of your miles and points. Subscribe now and visit frugalflyer.ca/podcast/ for episodes and show notes.

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Ep 005 - Air Canada Aeroplan

Episode 5

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 • Duration 55:44

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 U.S. credit cards, the best ways to redeem Aeroplan points, and the specifics of Aeroplan status tiers and associated benefits. The episode also features audience questions and personal anecdotes from the Frugal Flyer team about their experiences with Aeroplan redemptions and flights.

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Ep 006 - The Most Rewarding Hotel Loyalty Program + Q&A

Episode 6

Friday, October 18, 2024 • Duration 01:05:23

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 maximizing points earnings in hotel loyalty programs, redemption opportunities, and the value that hotel program elite statuses can offer to travelers. The episode wraps up with a rapid-fire review of listener-submitted questions on Avios, Aeroplan, Alaska Miles, and US credit cards.

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Ep 007 - US Credit Cards

Episode 7

Friday, November 15, 2024 • Duration 01:05:19

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 with US credit cards. They also discuss the benefits of US credit cards and how they can often be significantly more beneficial than those offered in Canada. The episode concludes with listener questions on redeeming Aeroplan points for Star Alliance flights, RBC Avion strategies, and assessing a unique RBC banking offer.

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Ep 009 - How to Lounge in Airport Luxury

Episode 9

Friday, January 3, 2025 • Duration 01:16:36

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 reflects on their favorite redemptions, the best miles and points earning opportunities, and the biggest changes in miles and points in 2024. Looking ahead, the team makes predictions for what might be coming for miles and points in 2025. The episode wraps up with a listener question about leveraging foreign transactions for status with the Chase Aeroplan card.

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Ep 008 - Earning Points with Your Plus One

Episode 8

Friday, December 13, 2024 • Duration 01:01:22

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, including the power of adding another person to this hobby, strategies for working with a player two who might not be as comfortable with miles and points, and collecting points through optimal credit card referrals. They also discuss the intricacies of hotel loyalty programs and status benefits, as well as effective ways to combine points across various programs like Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, and World of Hyatt. Additional insights include leveraging U.S. credit card programs such as American Express and Chase, and tips for when to use authorized user cards versus signing up for separate credit cards. The episode concludes with a listener question about finding partner award space on Air Canada Aeroplan for a trip to Munich.

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