Introducing the re-couponified AAdvantage® Executive card | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep370 | 8-7-26

In today's podcast episode, a listener leverages a tip from last year's team travel challenge to book Virgin Atlantic premium economy for less; we look at a crazy use of AI, and analyze the updated AAdvantage® Executive card. Announcement (01:07) - The 2026 Team Challenge: Wild Card! (See our Coffee Break Ep117 travel challenge announcment here: https://frequentmiler.com/the-2026-team-challenge-wild-card-coffee-break-ep117-8-4-26/) Submit your ideas for obstacles and power-ups here: https://frequentmiler.com/2026-wild-card-challenge-help-us-design-our-obstacles-and-power-up-decks Giant Mailbag (04:56) - Peuv leveraged a Virgin Atlantic premium economy tip learned from last year's 100K Vacay travel challenge Learn more about last year's 100K Vacay challenge here: https://frequentmiler.com/annual-team-challenges/#100K Card News (08:58) - Discover cardholder promo: Earn 15% cashback on first stay booked on Capital One Travel (up to $200 cashback) (10:04) - Capital One adding a $100 hotel credit to the Venture Rewards card? Crazy Thing: FM's Payroll Processor (13:12) - Here's a professional response that acknowledges the question, lets the client know you're looking into it, and buys you some time... Awards, Points, and More (15:56) - Roame now supports EVA (only 1 passenger) See how to book EVA awards here: https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-book-eva-air-infinity-mileagelands-awards/ (19:59) - Earn 50K Alaska Atmos Rewards points when getting a mortgage through Rate.com Learn more about this here: https://frequentmiler.com/earn-50k-alaska-airlines-miles-when-getting-mortgage-through-rate-com/ (21:47) - Accor Gold and Platinum members can status match Main Event: Introducing the re-couponified AA Executive card (26:00) - Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive changes launch August 23rd: https://frequentmiler.com/citi-aadvantage-executive-card-changes-are-coming-higher-fee-more-benefits/ (26:28) - What's not changing (27:56) - Increased annual fee (29:32) - New coupons (37:28) - Increased Lyft credits (38:59) - Increased AA portal earnings (41:44) - More Loyalty Point Boosts (43:30) - Elite Status (51:17) - World Legend rather than World Elite (52:54) - Final thoughts Subscribe and Follow Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 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 – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world’s best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape.com. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities on this show and across the network, email [email protected] or you can find more information at Voyascape.com/advertsing.