Should you mattress run the Bilt x Hyatt promotion?
There has been a lot of excitement this week over the limited-time promotion from Bilt Rewards that provides a fast track to Hyatt Explorist and Globalist status. There has been a lot of talk...
SeatSpy: An amazing tool for finding non-stop awards.
SeatSpy is a tool for finding awards on select airlines. The tool is quick and displays a full year of results all at once. Plus, if the awards you want aren't currently available, you...
My $100,000 vacation year (On Nick’s Mind)
Last month, Greg published a post about why we should recognize the difference between the value we get out of our points versus the savings we get from using them (See: Stop telling me...
Bottom Line Review: Candlewood Suites Asheville Downtown, NC
My wife and I recently spent 10 nights in Asheville, NC. We'd originally booked a stay at the Four Points by Sheraton Downtown as we'd found a great paid rate, but ended up having...
Easy path to Hyatt’s top tier status [On my mind]
Wow, I didn't see this coming. During the pandemic Hyatt made it super easy to earn top tier elite status by cutting in half their elite requirements and then doubling elite earnings (see: Ludicrously...
Airline Change Fee Quick Reference Chart
The details of the various domestic airlines changes fees can be hard to remember.
Which fare classes apply? Do we keep the fare difference if the new flight is cheaper? Are standby fees eliminated too? ...
Doing Hawaii with points
Hawaii is calling. If you'd like to answer that call, we discuss this week on Frequent Miler on the Air the various tools you can use to make that trip get out of your...
Scratch Hawaii off your bucket list with just 2 credit card points bonuses
Perhaps it's the snow under which we were recently buried here in upstate New York (and that is now, thankfully, melting away) or perhaps it is my closet full of flowery shirts (im)patiently waiting...
Hyatt Centric Portland: Bottom Line Review
Last month, I went to Portland (Oregon) to catch a Bruce Springsteen show with a friend. Unfortunately, we planned a little late and the Hyatt Regency right by the arena was sold out, so...
Choice Choice choices in Australia
No, the headline isn't a typo. Choice Privileges offers some choice choices for budget family travelers heading Down Under. Perhaps describing Choice properties as being "choice" is a bit strong since this is definitely...
What’s in our wallets?
Since Samuel L. Jackson and Jennifer Garner won't stop asking, this week we discuss what's in OUR wallets (and why). Will the answer make Mr. Jackson proud? (Spoiler alert: Neither of us carries a...
Would rumored changes kill the Aspire card?
Recently, it was reported on reddit and then on Thrifty Traveler that Amex has surveyed some cardmembers about possible changes to the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card. At first glance, the rumored changes...
The easyish route to Star Alliance Gold status: Avianca LifeMiles
Avianca LifeMiles significantly changed its frequent flyer program this year. One of the new highlights of the program that hasn't gotten a lot of attention is the fact that mileage transfers (like from Amex Membership...
Which is the most rewarding hotel loyalty program?
Do you know which hotel program rewards its members the most for paid stays? If you thought there was a clear answer to that question, we'll leave you questioning what you think you know...
