Delta Platinum elite status without flying [some offers expired]
Update: While they were valid at the time of writing, some of the offers in this post have since expired. See our Best Offers page for current offer information.
Amex and Delta are offering fantastic...
Marriott chat upgrade success
I wanted to resurface this post Nick wrote several years ago as it's proven to be one of the most useful tips I've learned.
Over the past few years my wife and I have stayed...
Delta roars back
This week on Frequent Miler on the Air, Greg and I talk about how Delta has roared back in a big way with major enhancements for top-tier elite members and huge new offers on...
Brex closed (and reopened) Nick’s account and there’s some cause for concern
The Brex application process has been smooth for some but a mess both for me personally and for many readers. At this point, my Brex account appears to be intact, but the overall experience...
Exciting enhancements for Delta’s top tier elites (On my mind)
Today we learned that Delta's regional and global upgrade certificates have become more valuable. The biggest news: upgrade certificates can now be used on award flights. Almost as exciting: we can now see upgrade...
Delta Upgrade Certificates can now be used for award & Miles + Cash flights
We shared the news earlier that Delta now displays upgrade availability in the search results for Platinum and Diamond members on paid flights. Reader AG subsequently commented to advise that this feature is available...
Delta now shows upgrade certificate availability in search results!
A reader reached out today with a great find: when logged into his account as a diamond elite member, he discovered that Delta.com now shows upgrade availability in flight search results!
When logged in as...
Amex adds cell phone protection to most ultra-premium cards
Beginning April 1 2021, select Amex cards gain cell phone protection. Eligible cards include Centurion cards (consumer and business), Platinum cards (including the business Platinum and co-branded consumer variants), Delta Platinum (consumer and business),...
My Round the World business class adventure (planning phase)
I have 269,000 miles set to expire soon, and there's no practical way to extend their life other than to use them to book future award flights. I previously wrote about my dilemma here:...
Sweet-Spots Come Home And Uncle Sam Stops By
This week on Frequent Miler on the Air, Greg says, "This will be the 'don't listen to what Greg says' episode where he says completely unsubstantiated nonsense". Have no fear as I will call...
Emirates Sweet Spot Awards: First class from 30K miles round trip
Emirates has one of the most glamorous first class products in the sky. Some accuse it of being more flash than substance, but there is no denying that it is a fun way to...
Judge Rules Some Credit Card Rewards-Earning Activity Is Taxable
There's a tax ruling which will be of interest for anyone who manufactures spend (and even those who don't) as the IRS was trying to get more than $300,000 worth of rewards from American...
My top 4 dream uses for 110K Brex points
Brex Cash is offering one of the best deals in miles & points right now. You can sign up for a free account, with no credit pull, and earn 110,000 transferable points after $3K...
Combining Marriott awards, certificates, and paid nights in a single booking
The latest Marriott promotion offers double points and double elite nights on stays of two nights or more provided you register for the promotion in advance (see details here). The catch is that in...
