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.
Chase Sapphire Preferred 80K Offer – Should you go for it?
In light of the new Chase Freedom Flex and new capabilities for the Freedom Unlimited (5X travel through Chase, 3X drugstore, 3X dining), I've...
Miles, credits, and certs orphaned by COVID-19 (on my mind)
Yesterday I cancelled the last of my pre-pandemic travel bookings. I had used Cathay Pacific miles to book a January 2021 flight: Japan Airlines...
How to get targeted for the best Amex welcome bonuses.
An easy way to find the best Amex welcome bonuses is to visit Frequent Miler’s Best Offers page. But, that page focuses on the best publicly available offers. This post details a number of ways to get targeted offers that may be even better. American Express usually doesn’t offer welcome bonuses to those who have had the same card before, so it is especially important with Amex to sign up only for the very best offers.
Hyatt comes out swinging. How will Marriott, IHG, and Hilton respond?
Wait a minute... what is Greg doing writing this Week in Review post? Isn't that Nick's job? Why yes it is... usually. But last...
Hilton Credit Card Comparison. Which is best?
Hilton's credit card lineup is not nearly as complicated as Marriott's (see: Which Marriott Bonvoy card is best?). However, American Express does issue four...
United adds nonstops to Hawaii, Africa, and India
United Airlines today announced new nonstop service between the continental US and Hawaii, Africa, and India. Here are the details:
Destination
United Hub
Service
Aircraft
Season Start
Hawaii
Kona
Chicago
4X/Week
787-8
Summer 2021
Maui
Newark
4X/Week
767-300ER
Summer 2021
Africa
Accra
DC...
(EXPIRED) Bonvoy Brilliant: Spend $1,000 Get $100 (stacks with 10X offers!)
I found a new Amex Offer on my wife's Bonvoy Brilliant card today: Spend $1,000 or more, get $100 back.
At first I assumed that...
(EXPIRED) Amazon: Spend $100 (or $50), Get $10 Back, 2 Times (Targeted Amex Offer)
A new Amex Offer has appeared today for Amazon.com. After spending $100 at Amazon.com, you'll get $10 back. You can do this two times. ...
How to earn airline elite status without flying
Lost in the excitement about airlines eliminating change fees was the announcement from American Airlines that their elites will no longer be punished while...
(EXPIRED) Ritz card: Double Dip Restaurants 10X + $300
This is just a quick post to point out that there are two overlapping promotions for Ritz cardholders. One of the two ends soon:
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Chase Sapphire: What’s Next? (On My Mind)
A week ago, . The Freedom Visa card (with its 5% rotating categories) will be replaced with the new Freedom Flex Mastercard. And, both...
Should you get the Chase Freedom Visa before its too late?
. This new fee-free card will offer the same Ultimate Rewards points and rotating 5X categories as the current Freedom card, but with additional...
Sapphire Reserve remains king of the Ultimate Rewards wallet
On Monday Chase rocked the rewards world with news of a brand new card, Chase Freedom Flex, and the additional of powerful new bonus categories...
My experience traveling during COVID-19 (Delta, SkyClub, rental car, hotels)
My wife and I just returned from our second vacation since COVID-19 seemingly made travel a thing of the past. On our first vacation,...
