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.
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: 980 Red Lion Hotels.
While it doesn't appear that Sonesta has...
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 card. Denied. Other family members tried either or both cards. ...
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 status that will be good throughout the rest of 2021...
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 longer expire
Effective immediately, HawaiianMiles are no longer subject to activity-based...
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 always, we'll be there to discuss credit card rewards, award...
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 is offering a 50% bonus for transferring points to Etihad...
IHG retreats from devaluation!
Good news! In the recent post "What are IHG points worth now that the gloves are off?" I detailed an analysis showing that IHG had devalued their points and free night certificates. Now, thanks...
The Revised Amex Platinum Card – Details and Review
Rumors have circulated for a while now that Amex was planning to increase the Platinum card's annual fee and change up some of the card's benefits. We haven't reported these rumors previously because so...
Best uses for Delta’s Regional Upgrade Certificates
Delta's Regional Upgrade Certificates have become more and more valuable over time. Unlike when they debuted, they can now be used to upgrade flights booked with companion certificates; to upgrade award tickets; to upgrade...
[Update: Only 31x so far] Going for Wyndham’s 124x offer
Update 4/9/21: As expected, my Wyndham portal purchase tracked at far less than the promised 124 points per dollar. The portal is showing only 31 points per dollar earned. I filed a claim here,...
Best uses for Virgin Atlantic points (Sweet Spot Spotlight)
This post has been updated with the news that ANA awards can be booked one-way for half the price of round-trip.
Virgin Atlantic points are super easy to get. For example, you can sign up...
What are IHG points worth now that the gloves are off?
Update 4/9/21: IHG has already reversed course! See updated analysis here: IHG retreats from devaluation!
This is not the post I expected to write. I expected to say something along the lines of "Relax, you're...
6 points & miles things I’m excited about (or at least hopeful)
This is a somewhat random post. There are several things happening in the points & miles world that I'm excited about... or, at least hopeful. Here's what's on my mind...
Excited
Use IHG points at Six...
[JetBlue & Hawaiian extend waivers] Airlines eliminate change fees: Quick reference chart
Recently, each of the domestic US airlines has announced that they are eliminating change fees. That's awesome. But the details can be hard to remember. Which fare classes apply? Do we keep the fare...
