Don’t transfer Chase points to United, but don’t despair (yet)
This week's United Mileage Plus devaluation was significant. In fact, it was significant enough that they have walked it back to some extent, with...
How much is award flexibility worth?
Flexibility is undoubtedly valuable. But how valuable is it? How much does "free cancellation" cost? (Not a trick question)
Last month, I had planned to...
Strengths and weaknesses of major US frequent flyer programs
We periodically get emails from readers lamenting the uselessness of set of frequent flyer miles or another. Oftentimes, it isn't that the currency in...
[Updates] How to earn American Airlines Loyalty Points without flying (Cheat Sheet to play...
In 2022, American Airlines debuted a new simplified system for earning status: Loyalty Points. The good news for us is that in addition to...
Citi’s quintessential credit card quartet
Does Citi have the ultimate credit card combination for an everyday spender? This week on Frequent Miler on the Air, we tune in to...
JetBlue TrueBlue Complete Guide
JetBlue TrueBlue has launched its new loyalty program today, complete with new levels of elite status and ways to earn recognition along the way...
Under 5/24. Which cards should I collect next?
I'm a huge nerd when it comes to credit cards. I collect them the way that others collect baseball cards or sneakers. To me,...
Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal: Bottom Line Review
Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal is considered by many folks to be the best Hilton property in North America. Famously cut into the side...
How to get insane value from your Amex points
I have often said that Amex Membership Rewards points are my favorite award currency because of the strength of those points for flight awards....
FM to Go. Coming soon to a town near you.
FM to Go is back! Or, more accurately, we are planning to bring it back and you can help. The idea behind FM to...
MGM Las Vegas properties: combined bottom line review
I recently completed my residency unexpectedly extended stay in Las Vegas (which is to say the extended stay I got instead of a trip...
Traveling with pets: Hotel pet policies, tips & more
Traveling with pets can be awesome, but it can add some hassles and potentially greatly increase your costs.
On January 1, 2018 my wife and...
Air France / KLM Flying Blue sweet spots for award travel
Flying Blue sweet spots have been more difficult to define than those in other programs ever since Air France and KLM ditched the Flying...
Amassing Bilt Rewards [Non-rent options corrected]
Bilt's incredible 100% transfer bonus to Air France Flying Blue on May 1st suddenly has me drooling over Bilt Rewards points. This may be...
