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.
Delta Premium Select Bottom Line Review
My wife and I recently flew Delta round trip from Detroit to Amsterdam. We applied Global Upgrade Certificates (available only to Diamond Medallion elites) in both directions. These certificates now instantly upgrade you from...
(Still live via referral) Sapphire Preferred 80K Q&A: Everything you need to know
Update 6/3 - Yesterday, the public offer for the Chase Sapphire went down to 60K, but this 80K offer is still live via referral (although who knows for how long). This is a terrific...
Best card for free access to Delta Sky Clubs
If you fly Delta often, then you're probably interested in Sky Club access. Sky Clubs provide free food and drink, free internet, and (when not overcrowded) a comfortable place to work or relax when...
The InterContinental Ambassador Experiment
InterContinental Lyon, May 2022. Experiment codename "Ambassador Prestige Suite." Results tallied. Details below...
I recently had occasion to book a weekend stay at the InterContinental Lyon - Hotel Dieu. As I weighed various options for...
Are the IHG Premier cards worth our big spend?
I originally published this post before IHG's new elite program details were announced. We knew at the time that $40K spend would result in earning Diamond status, but we didn't know what Diamond status...
[Update: Access on arrival restored] Delta Reducing Sky Club Access To 3 Hours Before...
Update 5/12/22: Delta sent an email to members today indicating that they have had a change of heart: customers will be able to access the Sky Club on arrival, with or without a connection. This...
A work-around for Virgin Atlantic’s grayed out “Points” search
Here's a solution to a problem that I expect relatively few readers will encounter or care about. But those who have run into it have no doubt been extremely frustrated. When using Virgin Atlantic's...
Delta Mileage Running from Home (2 Player Mode)
I've previously written in depth about how it's possible to earn high level Delta Elite status through credit card spend alone (see: How to earn Delta elite status through credit card spend). The problem...
Sweet spot awards that I actually use [On Greg’s Mind]
We frequently post about great deals using points & miles, and we refer to these as "sweet spot awards." Some of these are almost unbelievably great. For example, the ability to book ANA First...
(EXPIRED) 15% transfer bonus Amex Membership Rewards to Avianca LifeMiles
Avianca LifeMiles is offering a 15% bonus on miles transferred from American Express Membership Rewards.
The Deal
Get 15% bonus miles when transferring points from Amex Membership Rewards to Avianca LifeMiles.
Valid May 1 to May...
Choice’s Cambria Hotel Gems (Great value with Citi points!)
Ever since Citi added the ability to double your points when transferring to Choice Privileges (details here), I've been on the hunt for great uses of Choice points. Towards that end, I've looked at...
How to Earn Rewards by Paying Mortgage
Separately, I posted How to Earn Rewards by Paying Rent. There aren't as many ways to earn rewards from paying your mortgage, but it is still possible. Here's a primer on the best ways...
El Capitan Hotel Merced California: Bottom Line Review
Last week, I tagged along with my wife to Merced where she had been invited to deliver a talk at the University of California Merced. We spent three nights at Hyatt's El Capitan Hotel...
Dumping Delta Diamond [On Greg’s Mind]
For quite a few years now, I've been manufacturing Delta Diamond elite status through credit card spend. That has required a huge amount of spend ($250,000 per year), but the rewards have been huge...
