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.
Tales from the credit card crypt
With ghouls, goblins, skeletons, and zombies shuffling through neighborhoods on this Halloween day, I've turned my thoughts to the dead that I'd like to...
How to use your Chase Ultimate Rewards fortune
Chase often offers excellent bonuses on popular cards like the Sapphire Reserve card, Ink Business Cash and Ink Business Unlimited cards, so there is...
Frequent Miler’s next challenge: What should it be?
We recently wrapped up our 3 Cards, 3 Continents challenge where three of us competed to see who could build the most awesome 3-continent...
The genius of AA’s Loyalty Point scheme (On Greg’s Mind)
On January 1st, 2022, American Airlines moved to a new way for members to earn elite status. The old EQMs and EQDs are gone....
How I Rocked 40K to Far Away with United Excursionist Perks
In the 40K to Far Away challenge, I was assigned Chase points. I had a budget of 40,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points and $400...
Taking IHG Diamond status for a spin
I finally had a chance to try out IHG's new Diamond benefits! Earlier this year IHG rolled out massive changes to their co-branded credit...
IHG’s Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel South Beach, Miami. Bottom Line Review.
I just completed a three night stay at the Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel South Beach Miami. Even though I was there for a meeting/event, I...
Hilton free weekend nights become anytime nights!
Several Hilton credit cards offer ways to earn uncapped free weekend night certificates. During the pandemic and for certs issued through the end of...
The Best of Crazy Podcast, and Week in Review
On our podcast this week Nick's on-cruise internet wasn't up to the task of recording a new episode. Instead, we dug into our archives...
Delta announces elite enhancements and tougher eligibility criteria
Delta has announced changes to their elite program, both positive and negative. On the plus side, elites with upgrade certificates will be able to...
(EXPIRED) Air Tahiti Nui Business Class Wide Open from Seattle!
Air Tahiti Nui has launched a new route between Tahiti and Seattle (two times per week) and awards are wide open! As reported first...
United Polaris Business Class Boeing 777-200 San Francisco to Tokyo Haneda
I recently had the opportunity to fly United Polaris business class from San Francisco to Tokyo aboard a Boeing 777-200 aircraft. I was flying...
The 3 Cards 3 Continents Winner is….
I knew going in that Nick was going to be tough to beat. After falling short due to a budget overrun in the 40K...
Recap: Team Greg’s Luxurious Round the World Trip (3 Cards, 3 Continents)
Fly lie-flat business class. Sleep primarily in comfortable hotels rather than on airplanes or lounges. Book ANA’s Round the World Award (finally!). Eat incredible...
