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.
This post has been largely re-written since last publication. I've added new tools, separated free tools from paid tools, and changed how I summarize each tool's loyalty program coverage. For the latter, rather than...
Update 3/11/24: Alaska's new award charts are starting to go live today and will be completely implemented by 3/31/24. This week, new award pricing between the United States and Africa/Europe will begin, with the...
In this post you'll find a list of recommended hotels for using your category 1-4 certs. Most of these recommendations come directly from readers. Thank you, everyone who has contributed! And, please comment below...
STARLUX Airlines is a new luxury airline headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. They currently offer two routes to the US: Taipei to Los Angeles and Taipei to San Francisco. They also partner with Alaska Airlines,...
AwardTool is a powerful new flight award search tool with both a free and paid (Pro) version. This tool is very similar to PointsYeah. Both offer powerful search features for free; both allow searching...
Delta's updated SkyMiles Platinum and Reserve cards now offer monthly $10 rideshare rebates. That's nice for people who use rideshare services regularly, don't have other sources for rideshare credits, and don't have more rewarding...
Pointsyeah may just be a game changer... Like some other tools, it offers a Kayak-like interface for finding award flights. And, like point.me and roame, it allows searching for business and first class in...
If you earned more Delta MQMs (Medallion Qualifying Miles) in 2023 than were needed for the level of elite status you attained, then the remaining MQMs will have rolled over into 2024. But... Delta...
Points Path is a free browser plug-in which automatically integrates with Google Flights. When you run a Google Flights search, Points Path automatically inserts point prices into the results next to cash rates and...
Virgin points are super easy to accumulate. Points transfer 1 to 1 from most major transferable points programs. Even better, transfer bonuses are common such that transfers to Virgin Atlantic are often better than...
Ultra-premium credit cards often have great perks like lounge access, elite status accelerators, free nights, companion tickets, etc. The problem is that the annual fees, which can be as high as $695, can be...
Common advice in points & miles circles is to always use new credit cards with big welcome bonuses for your everyday spend. Most card offers require thousands of dollars of spend in order to...
Bilt has a history of surprising us in a positive way. Early on, they somehow secured American Airlines, Hyatt, and United (among others) as transfer partners. I would have bet big, big money against...
Wow. I just had a waitlisted Delta Regional Upgrade actually clear into first class! This shouldn't be worth reporting, but I think its the first time it has ever happened to me.
Delta's Regional Upgrade...