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Surviving the car rental apocalypse by stepping outside the box
A few weeks ago, we published a post highlighting what is being dubbed by...
Almost exciting: Sonesta Travel Pass
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has been expanding faster than . Last year's appetizers included...
Buy points for less: When does it make sense to jump on a deal?
Update 4/13/20: We have added the new Avianca LifeMiles bonus of up to 170%...
Mulling over easy Star Alliance Gold status: Is it worth it?
On last weekend's Frequent Miler on the Air, Greg and I talked about the...
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A few weeks ago, we published a post highlighting what is being dubbed by some as a car rental apocalypse. Over the past few...
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has been expanding faster than . Last year's appetizers included 99 IHG hotels and 122 Marriott hotels. Their main course:...
Cars and Trains
Surviving the car rental apocalypse by stepping outside the box
A few weeks ago, we published a post highlighting what is being dubbed by some as a car rental apocalypse. Over the past few...
Flights
Southwest Rapid Rewards Points Devalued, But Still Good Value To Be Had
Southwest made an unannounced devaluation of its Rapid Rewards program overnight, increasing the number of points needed for award flights. Thankfully the devaluation isn't...
Flights
Delta Companion Certificates No Longer Usable For Delta One Flights
Delta has been making a number of improvements recently from earning status on award flights to extending expiration dates of some Delta credit card...
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Cars and Trains
Surviving the car rental apocalypse by stepping outside the box
A few weeks ago, we published a post highlighting what is being dubbed by some as a car rental apocalypse. Over the past few...
Flights
Southwest Rapid Rewards Points Devalued, But Still Good Value To Be Had
Southwest made an unannounced devaluation of its Rapid Rewards program overnight, increasing the number of points needed for award flights. Thankfully the devaluation isn't...
Flights
Delta Companion Certificates No Longer Usable For Delta One Flights
Delta has been making a number of improvements recently from earning status on award flights to extending expiration dates of some Delta credit card...
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Flights
United/American Airlines Shopping Portals: Spend $65/$125 & Earn 500 Bonus Miles
The United and American Airlines shopping portals are both offering 500 bonus miles when clicking through from them and making purchases, but the spending...
Flights
Delta Vacations: Earn Up To 70,000 Bonus SkyMiles When Booking Flight & Hotel
Delta Vacations is running a promotion which offers up to 70,000 bonus SkyMiles or up to $350 off when booking a flight and hotel...
Cars and Trains
Earn Up To 6x Marriott Bonvoy Points On Uber Rides & Uber Eats Orders
Marriott has launched a new partnership today with both Uber and Uber Eats. By linking your accounts you can earn up to 6x bonus...
Award Booking
Almost exciting: Sonesta Travel Pass
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has been expanding faster than . Last year's appetizers included 99 IHG hotels and 122 Marriott hotels. Their main course:...
Elite Status
Update: Returning 4/15) IHG: Buy/Renew Ambassador Membership Then Stay Once & Get 40k Free Night Certificate (Cert Expires 11/30/21)
Update 4/13/21: This promotion is returning again beginning for enrollment or renewal between April 15 and July 31, 2021. Enroll in the program during...
Credit Card Bonuses
Finally approved by Capital One!
Six months ago, I applied for the Capital One Venture Rewards card. Denied. 18 months before that, I applied for the Spark Miles Business...
Quick Deals
Up to 40% off Amazon with 1 Membership Rewards point [Targeted]
Amazon is once again offering a discount when you pay with at least 1 American Express Membership Rewards point (this may be the same...
Award Booking
Buy points for less: When does it make sense to jump on a deal?
Update 4/13/20: We have added the new Avianca LifeMiles bonus of up to 170% and Alaska MileagePlan bonus of up to 60%.
There are times...
Lodging
6% cash back on Marriott via TopCashBack
TopCashBack is offering 6% cash back on Marriott stays. The terms indicate that this does not stack with AAA rates, corporate rates, or member discounts,...
Elite Status
Mulling over easy Star Alliance Gold status: Is it worth it?
On last weekend's Frequent Miler on the Air, Greg and I talked about the offer from Singapore KrisFlyer to earn easy Star Alliance Gold...
Elite Status
Earn Hawaiian Airlines elite status with 50% fewer miles or segments
Hawaiian Airlines has announced that they've cut in half the requirements for 2022 elite status. That means that in 2021, you can achieve elite...
Elite Status
Hawaiian Airlines miles no longer expire
The title of this post says it all. Hawaiian Airlines miles no longer expire. Cool. Here's the info from their website (found here):
Miles no...
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Frequent Miler Live Tuesday (April 13) at Noon ET. Ask Us Anything!
Greg and Nick will be back with another round of Frequent Miler Live: Ask Us Anything on Youtube on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. As...
Managing Points and Miles
50% transfer bonus: Marriott (and others) to Etihad Guest
Etihad is offering 50% more miles when you transfer from Marriott, Accor, and select other programs to Etihad Guest.
The Deal
Through April 30th, Etihad Guest...
Award Booking
Avianca LifeMiles sweet spots
Avianca LifeMiles is one of my favorite airline programs because of unique sweet spots, the ability to "hack" awards to pay fewer miles than...
Flights
Fly Non-Stop Round Trip JFK-Bogota For $418 Or 24k SkyMiles In Lie-Flat Business Class Seat
As per an alert from Thrifty Traveler Premium, Delta is running a fare sale on flights from JFK to Bogota. You can book non-stop,...
Lodging
Save 20% At Select Hyatt Properties With Code AA40TH (Book By 5/31 For Stays Through 9/12)
One of the prizes in American Airlines' 40th anniversary celebration is a 20% discount on stays at dozens of Hyatt properties. This simply requires...
Credit Card Spend
Meijer: Save $10 When Buying $150+ Mastercard Gift Cards (Ends 4/17/21)
In addition to another round of Meijer's third party gift card deal which gives up to $50 back in rewards on up to $500...
Quick Deals
(Update: $50 Still Available) Drop: Take COVID Vaccine Selfie & Earn 20k Or 50k Points ($20 Or $50)
Update 4/11/21: I wanted to give a quick update as this offer is still going strong. The higher $50 offer is still available and...
Credit Card Spend
Meijer: Earn $5 Reward When Buying $50 Gift Cards For Most Brands (Limit 10, Ends 4/17/21)
Meijer is back with its semi-frequent mPerks offer which gives a $5 reward for every $50 you spend on most third party gift cards.
The...
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Last Chance Deals: Profitable Visa Gift Cards, Webull Bonus Stocks, Alaska Status Match & More
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon.
The...
Credit Card Spend
Office Depot/OfficeMax: Buy $300+ Visa Gift Cards & Get $15 Off (Ends 4/17/21)
Office Depot and OfficeMax have returned with their semi-frequent deal by offering a $15 instant discount when buying $300 or more of Visa gift...
Credit Card Spend
$5 off Visa Gift Card activation fees at Staples 4/11-4/17
Staples will be offering reduced-fee Visa Gift Cards starting Sunday, April 11, 2021 through Saturday, April 17, 2021. This time around, they are offering $5...
Featured Article
100K Offers here, there, and everywhere
Just a few years ago, the audacity of a 100K offer was enough to propel the Chase Sapphire Reserve into the mainstream media. Today,...
Flights
United/American Airlines Shopping Portals: Spend $65/$125 & Earn 500 Bonus Miles
The United and American Airlines shopping portals are both offering 500 bonus miles when clicking through from them and making purchases, but the spending...
Flights
Delta Vacations: Earn Up To 70,000 Bonus SkyMiles When Booking Flight & Hotel
Delta Vacations is running a promotion which offers up to 70,000 bonus SkyMiles or up to $350 off when booking a flight and hotel...
Cars and Trains
Earn Up To 6x Marriott Bonvoy Points On Uber Rides & Uber Eats Orders
Marriott has launched a new partnership today with both Uber and Uber Eats. By linking your accounts you can earn up to 6x bonus...
Award Booking
Almost exciting: Sonesta Travel Pass
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has been expanding faster than . Last year's appetizers included 99 IHG hotels and 122 Marriott hotels. Their main course:...
Elite Status
Update: Returning 4/15) IHG: Buy/Renew Ambassador Membership Then Stay Once & Get 40k Free Night Certificate (Cert Expires 11/30/21)
Update 4/13/21: This promotion is returning again beginning for enrollment or renewal between April 15 and July 31, 2021. Enroll in the program during...
Credit Card Bonuses
Finally approved by Capital One!
Six months ago, I applied for the Capital One Venture Rewards card. Denied. 18 months before that, I applied for the Spark Miles Business...
Quick Deals
Up to 40% off Amazon with 1 Membership Rewards point [Targeted]
Amazon is once again offering a discount when you pay with at least 1 American Express Membership Rewards point (this may be the same...
Award Booking
Buy points for less: When does it make sense to jump on a deal?
Update 4/13/20: We have added the new Avianca LifeMiles bonus of up to 170% and Alaska MileagePlan bonus of up to 60%.
There are times...
Lodging
6% cash back on Marriott via TopCashBack
TopCashBack is offering 6% cash back on Marriott stays. The terms indicate that this does not stack with AAA rates, corporate rates, or member discounts,...
Elite Status
Mulling over easy Star Alliance Gold status: Is it worth it?
On last weekend's Frequent Miler on the Air, Greg and I talked about the offer from Singapore KrisFlyer to earn easy Star Alliance Gold...
Elite Status
Earn Hawaiian Airlines elite status with 50% fewer miles or segments
Hawaiian Airlines has announced that they've cut in half the requirements for 2022 elite status. That means that in 2021, you can achieve elite...
Elite Status
Hawaiian Airlines miles no longer expire
The title of this post says it all. Hawaiian Airlines miles no longer expire. Cool. Here's the info from their website (found here):
Miles no...
