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 out with regards to its issuance of the Bilt credit...
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 welcome offer (See: Stop over-valuing 5/24 slots). That's particularly true...
Air Canada Aeroplan adopting dynamic pricing for some partners (including United)
Today, Air Canada Aeroplan announced that it will be reconfiguring its award chart starting March 25th, 2025. Although the "partner chart" will remain the same and still have the same fixed pricing, some partners...
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 let users search for award flights across multiple loyalty programs...
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 other things with your miles and points -- like buying...
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 both Amex Platinum and Delta Reserve cardholders are limited to...
Greg’s top 10 picks for February 2025 (my favorite card offers)
Below you'll find my picks and a dash of analysis for the top 5 consumer card offers and the top 5 business card offers for February.
Background
Our Best Credit Card Offers page always shows the...
What are Marriott points worth?
Marriott caused quite a stir in the points and miles world a couple of weeks ago when it raised the award prices of many of its most aspirational properties into the stratosphere, with the...
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 kids when teaching them about goal-setting. There's no doubt that...
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 run worthy, talk about a nice new way to use...
Marriott Bonvoy Choice Benefits
If you have earned 50 elite qualifying nights with Marriott Bonvoy within a calendar year, then you are eligible to pick a "Choice Benefit". A second Choice Benefit is available for those who complete...
Marriott Bonvoy Complete Guide
Marriott's rewards program, named "Marriott Bonvoy," in my opinion offers better than average rewards for paid stays, a fair elite program, a huge selection of hotels that run from very low end to ultra-luxury,...
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 free night, at least within a range from off-peak to...
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 for stacking rewards. In response, a reader alerted us to...
