Maximizing American Express credit card rebates & credits
American Express credit card annual fees have continued to go up. And up. And up. In exchange for these increased fees, the bank continues...
Copycat credit cards, another program inches toward dynamic pricing, a tool we use constantly...
This week we've seen details of some "new" cards that perhaps draw inspiration from a Xerox machine, one of my favorite frequent flyer programs...
Bilt’s proposed card changes – like Chase, but (mostly) not as good
Changes are on the horizon for the Bilt card. After news reports (gift article) that Wells Fargo wasn't happy with how things were working...
Struggling with the struggle to get under 5/24 (on Nick’s mind)
I've long advocated against over-emphasizing the 5/24 rule and thereby missing out on easy opportunities now for the sake of a shot at a future...
point.me better, but still best for beginners
Around 2019, a new award search tool called Juicy Miles was introduced. It was amazing because it was the first ever user-friendly tool that...
Exclusive experiences with points and miles
Miles and points are generally best used to book flights and hotels. Many airline and hotel programs offer the opportunity to do lots of...
How to get into Delta Sky Club® lounges
Big changes are now in effect for Delta Sky Club® access, primarily in an attempt to combat overcrowding. Basic economy flyers aren't welcome and...
Marriott can’t hide its latest devaluation, how to fix Hyatt, new TrueBlue partner and...
If you don't know where you're going, how are you going to get there? That's a rhetorical question that I used to use with...
Points & Miles 2 Player Mode | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep292 |...
On this episode, we'll talk about a crazy new premium credit card, we'll debate double elite night hotel promotions to see if they're mattress...
Marriott Bonvoy Complete Guide (2026)
Marriott's rewards program, named "Marriott Bonvoy," offers better-than-average rewards for paid stays, a mediocre elite program, a huge selection of hotels that run from...
Marriott’s secret award chart (Updated with the latest devaluation numbers)
In 2022, Marriott abandoned award charts. Previously, if you knew a hotel's category, you also knew how many points it would require for a...
How much does it cost to choose your favorite shopping portal?
On Episode 291 of Frequent Miler on the Air (Rocking Shopping Portals for Huge Rewards), we talked about our favorite shopping portals and tips/techniques...
Best Uses for Qantas Frequent Flyer Points (awards to book before August)
Qantas Frequent Flyer is a program that doesn't get a ton of attention from US-based travelers or points and miles enthusiasts. While Qantas has...
The great award chart debate gets heated, stacking big and more (Week in Review)
One of my favorite things about this points and miles hobby is that there often isn't one "right answer". Whether we're talking about which...
