Japan Airlines 777 “old” First Class: Bottom Line Review (BKK-HND and HND-ORD)
On the way home from our recent "Flying by the Seat of Our Points" challenge, I had the opportunity to fly Japan Airlines first class both from Bangkok to Tokyo and from Tokyo to...
Which Marriott Bonvoy card is best?
Given that both Amex and Chase issue Marriott Bonvoy credit cards, and that they've recently introduced even more Marriott cards in 2022, there are a boatload of cards that earn the same type of...
Complete Guide to Avios: British Airways, Finnair, Qatar, Iberia, and Aer Lingus
"Avios" is the name of the points currency shared by several airline frequent flyer programs: British Airways, Finnair, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Qatar Airways. Points earned through one of those programs can be moved...
A Turkish Miles & Smiles sweet spot, using LifeMiles for Thai Airways business class...
We're doing something a little different for the Saturday Selection this week. As regular readers will know, we've just returned from our "Flying by the Seat of our Points" last minute travel challenge. So,...
Tim wins 2024, LarryNYC’s turn at game-master, getting the best rates guaranteed and more...
All hail the king: Tim has been crowned the champion of the 2024 Frequent Miler team challenge and it was a well-deserved victory. Greg reflected on this year's challenge and what he'd like to...
A couple of Nick’s booking tricks uncovered during Flying by the Seat of our...
During our Flying by the Seat of our Points challenge, my journal became quiet after the first couple of days. The truth was that I didn't have a ton of stuff to share as...
Challenge Reflections: It’s Getting Better all the Time…
I'm writing this post while flying home from the latest annual Frequent Miler team challenge, Flying by the Seat of our Points, where Tim, Nick, and I were challenged to travel from one mystery...
Here’s How Hotel Best Rate Guarantees Work (Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, IHG & More)
Hotel Best Rate Guarantees can be one of the most frustration-inducing features offered by hotel chains. They sound great on the surface - find a better price elsewhere and the hotel chain will match...
Fishing for Points and KLM-ing Home (Greg’s Flying by the Seat of our Points...
The Flying by the Seat of our Points challenge is done. What a blast we had! And many, many people have told us how much fun it was to watch the action as it...
Best ways to fly to Hawaii using miles from the US mainland
If tropical paradise is always on your mind, your mind may wander to how to get there with miles and points. Alaska, AA, Delta, Hawaiian, Southwest, and United Airlines all have flights from the...
Judging Stage 3 of Flying by the Seat of our Points…and determining a winner!
Stephen and I have been acting as judges for the incredibly fun and fast-paced Flying by the seat of our Points Challenge, which just wrapped up tonight! If you'd like a refresher of how...
Fine dining with FHR at the Mandarin Oriental (Tim’s Flying by the Seat...
Selamat malam from Malaysia! The crew is back together again in Kuala Lumpur...and we're ready to party with stinky fruit.
June 10th, 2024 (stage 3, final day)
When is a sofa bed not a sofa bed?
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Best uses of Chase Ultimate Rewards
Chase Ultimate Rewards is often a #1 pick when points and miles enthusiasts talk about their favorite award currency, and that's primarily due to an abundance of excellent transfer partners.
This post examines easy ways...
Judging Stage 2 of the Flying by the Seat of our Points Challenge
Update: This post has been updated to calculate hotel experiences and exploration challenges which had not yet been completed at the time of our livestream. There have also been a few new bonus points...
