In some ways Marriott can be the Frankenstein’s 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 "Qatar"! (Mailbag)

Read our post on how to pronounce "Qatar": 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/

 (33:20) - United to offer family mileage pooling (Award Talk)

(37:45) - Chilean airline JetSmart to adopt American’s AAdvantage loyalty program later this year (Award Talk)

(40:47) - Finnair points are now Avios (but there doesn’t 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’s 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/

 (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)

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Music Credit - "Ocean Deep" by Annie Yoder