{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Mastering Marriott\u2019s Madness | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep247 | 3-22-24","description":"In some ways Marriott can be the Frankenstein\u2019s monster of rewards programs. There's lots of good stuff about the program...and lots of bad stuff too, all sloppily sewn together. (01:36) - More advice about how to pronounce &quot;Qatar&quot;! (Mailbag) Read our post on how to pronounce &quot;Qatar&quot;: https:\/\/frequentmiler.com\/how-to-pronounce-qatar\/ (08:46) - Ritz Carlton Card (Card Talk) Read more about the Ritz Carlton card here:  https:\/\/frequentmiler.com\/yes-the-ritz-card-is-now-the-best-value-marriott-card\/ (21:41) - Alaska wants you to pay to see ads (Crazy Thing) (25:00) - Buy Choice points with 50% bonus (0.69c per point) (Mattress Running the Numbers) Read more about the Choice points discount here:  https:\/\/frequentmiler.com\/buy-choice-points-with-30-discount-0-69cpp\/ &amp;nbsp;(33:20) - United to offer family mileage pooling (Award Talk) (37:45) - Chilean airline JetSmart to adopt American\u2019s AAdvantage loyalty program later this year (Award Talk) (40:47) - Finnair points are now Avios (but there doesn\u2019t yet appear to be a way to move them to BA, Iberia, etc.) (Award Talk) (43:59) - JetBlue is cancelling routes (Award Talk) (46:56) - Wells Fargo autograph journey now live 1 to 2 choice (Award Talk) Main Event: Mastering Marriott\u2019s Madness (48:39) - Huge number of hotels worldwide (nearly 9,000) This post can help you find out if you're eligible for the various Marriott cards: https:\/\/frequentmiler.com\/marriott-card-eligible\/ (52:36) - Bonvoy Basics Read our complete guide to Marriott Bonvoy here: https:\/\/frequentmiler.com\/marriott-bonvoy-complete-guide\/ (1:04:25) - Earning points See the best credit card offers here: https:\/\/frequentmiler.com\/best-credit-card-sign-up-offers\/ (01:09:42) - Earning free night certificates (01:10:30) - Earning elite status Listen to our Easy Marriott elite status episode here: https:\/\/frequentmiler.com\/easy-marriott-elite-status\/ Read: Shortcuts to Marriott Elite status  https:\/\/frequentmiler.com\/shortcuts-to-marriott-platinum-elite-status\/ &amp;nbsp;(01:14:57) - Questions about paying for rent with the Alaska card via Bilt... with high rent of $3600\/mo, which card should I use...Alaska with the fee or Bilt without the fee? (Question of the Week)  Visit https:\/\/frequentmiler.com\/subscribe\/&amp;nbsp;to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media.  Music Credit - &quot;Ocean Deep&quot; by Annie Yoder ","author_name":"Frequent Miler on the Air","author_url":"https:\/\/frequentmiler.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/30489288\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/169530138"}