Greg The Frequent Miler
Greg is the owner, founder, and primary author of the Frequent Miler. He earns millions of points and miles each year, mostly without flying, and dedicates this blog to teaching others how to do the same.
Your turn: Frequent Miler’s People’s Choice Bonvoyed Awards 2025
This is the moment you've been waiting for! On last week's Frequent Miler on the Air, we announced our picks for the 2025 Bonvoyed...
Sapphire Reserve® Exclusive Tables expanded (more cities, more restaurants)
Update 12/18/25: Chase and Open Table have quietly expanded the number of restaurants on offer for this benefit, and the changes are significant. We...
The Edit vs Amex (now that the guaranteed 2x boosts are gone)
Chase recently made a significant negative change to The Edit by Chase Travel℠, Chase's luxury hotel program for Sapphire Reserve® customers. Instead of offering...
Preferred Hotels I Prefer elite status
Preferred Hotels' rewards program, I Prefer, offers three levels of status: Silver, Gold, and Titanium. I have Titanium status from a 2024 promotion, which...
The best card for Priority Pass lounges, experiences, and restaurants
The Ritz-Carlton card used to be the hands-down best way to get Priority Pass for yourself and your whole family. The equation changed a...
Amazon: Save 40% when redeeming at least 714 Membership Rewards points (Targeted)
Amazon is back with another pay-with-points promotion, whereby targeted members can save when using American Express Membership Rewards points to make a purchase. This...
Rethinking The Edit by Chase Travel℠
I've been frustrated lately by The Edit by Chase Travel℠. The Sapphire Reserve® and Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ cards offer $250 back, twice per...
Is this the beginning of the end of 1 to 1 point transfers?
A few days ago, we learned that Amex plans to reduce the transfer ratio of Amex points to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles. Starting 3/1/26,...
Real world: How I used points to fly in 2025
In 2024, several of my favorite luxury flights were booked with AA miles (see: My AAdvantage love affair continues). And, if memory serves, I...
Rewards for Charitable Giving
In a recent podcast episode, "Rewarding Giving," we discussed ways you can earn rewards for yourself while donating to others. For those who prefer...
Shopping Portal Signup Bonuses
Shopping portals offer a great way to earn extra rewards when buying stuff online. Any time that you plan to make online purchases, including...
My Hyatt premium card wishlist
A few weeks ago, we learned that Hyatt is planning to expand its credit card portfolio. Currently, in the U.S. market, they offer the...
Hilton’s bright idea, dim execution: Diamond Reserve is out of reach
I'm disappointed with Hilton. I love the big-picture direction Hilton has taken recently, but the details leave a lot to be desired. Big picture:...
Mattress running Versailles
A few overlapping Wyndham promotions and a Platinum credit card perk add up to a compelling two-night stay that could cost as little as...
