Frequent Miler on the Air The Art of Extreme Stackery | Ep231 | 12-2-23
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Dec 2, 2023 Learn about extreme stacking strategies to maximize rewards. Topics include booking hotels with choice points and getting free meals, travel tips and tools, Turkish Airlines customer service, booking Etihad flights with Air France KLM miles, Hyatt Privé benefits and partnership with Mr. and Mrs. Smith, booking premium suite awards for a family of five in Europe, maximizing savings with shopping portals, best practices for using shopping portals, and the importance of not overcomplicating rewards and deals.
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Hyatt Milestone Rewards Changes
- Hyatt's Milestone Rewards program is expanding to 150 nights and offering more reward choices.
- Most rewards are now giftable and usable online.
Hyatt 40-Night Strategy
- Aim for 40 Hyatt elite nights to earn a Guest of Honor award and a suite upgrade award.
- Use these for two separate stays, as they cannot be combined.
Hyatt Gift Card Strategy
- Buy Hyatt Mr. and Mrs. Smith gift cards to earn Hyatt points, elite night credits, and potentially American Airlines miles.
- These gift cards do not expire, even after the tighter integration expected in early 2024.