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:...
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...
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...
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...
(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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
(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...
(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...
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...
(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...
