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.
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...
(EXPIRED) 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...
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...
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...
Delta Elite status via award tickets, plus 50% to 75% elite bonus on all...
Delta is out with a truly innovative promotion named "2022 Medallion® Status Accelerators." Starting April 1 and throughout the rest of 2021, Delta fliers will earn 50% to 75% more towards elite status. That's...
(EXPIRED) Amex Offer: +3 Membership Rewards at Phillips 66, 76, and Conoco
Amex is out with a widely available Amex Offer for cards that earn Membership Rewards points: Earn an extra 3 Membership Rewards points per dollar at Phillips 66, 76, and Conoco through September 29,...
(EXPIRED) Business class to the U.K. for less than $1,500 round-trip
Via Thrifty Traveler Premium, we've just learned about a fantastic sale on British Airways business class flights between the U.S. and the U.K. Using Google Flights, It's easy to find round-trip business class flights...
Digital Vaccine Passports Are Coming
New York State has already launched a digital vaccine passport system, and now reports indicate that the Biden administration, along with private companies, are working to develop standards for these systems.
New York's digital vaccine...
(EXPIRED) Targeted Citi spend offers: 10% back, 10X AA miles, 10X ThankYou points
Citi is sending out new spend offers. For one of my Rewards+ cards, I received an email offering 10% back on up to $250 spend for the following categories: Airlines, Hotels, and Travel Agencies. ...
Amex Platinum vs Sapphire Reserve
With both the Amex Platinum and Sapphire Preferred welcome bonuses at all time highs, I decided that this would be a good time to update and re-publish this comparison of the Amex Platinum vs...
Sign up now for the Platinum 100K + 10X offer (here’s why)
In this post, I'll make the case that nearly everyone should sign up for the Platinum Card from American Express. Now. For many frequent flyers, the Platinum card is great thanks to its many...
Best options for domestic first class awards
Update 3/23/21 Best options for domestic first class awards: We have now added the best options for booking Alaska domestic first class and made changes where award charts have been updated.
Domestic first class is...
