Why Amtrak? Alaska? Virgin Atlantic? The reasons behind my application spree.
In my recent posts "My end of year App-No-Rama application spree. 147K and counting." and the follow-ups "Chase IHG was the +1 at my...
The Hunt for Virgin Duckies
Last year I spent 1.2 million Virgin Atlantic miles for an all-inclusive week for two on Richard Branson's Necker Island. The trip far exceeded...
Citi ThankYou 25% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic
Through March 2 2017, Citi ThankYou is offering a 25% bonus on point transfers to Virgin Atlantic.
To make the transfer, you'll need a premium...
12 things you need to know about Marriott Travel Packages
Now that we have until March 31st to convert hotel points into Companion Pass qualifying Southwest points, I expect that readers will have more...
Results of my end of year application spree
A couple of weeks ago I reported my end of year application spree. With a single card issuer, I started with one application, then...
4 shortcuts to the Southwest Companion Pass that still work
If you want to be free to fly around the country (and slightly beyond), with a friend, the best deal around is the Southwest...
Southwest kills best option for earning Companion Pass [Update: Death delayed until April 1!]
UPDATE: Points transferred from hotel & car rental programs, and from Diners Club, WILL count towards the Companion Pass through March 31 2017.
While I...
Frequent Miler’s 2017 miles & points predictions
Welcome to 2017! This year, a credit card that is losing old benefits will gain new ones; some of the best loyalty programs deals...
2016 Miles & Points To-Dos, Fighting eBay, The Kohl’s Cash Lady & More!
Welcome to the Frequent Miler Week In Review series. Every weekend we recap what you might have missed from Frequent Miler during the week.
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The Most Popular Frequent Miler Posts of 2016
As 2016 winds down, I figured it would be interesting to see which Frequent Miler posts and pages grabbed the most eyeballs this year. ...
Last Minute Gifts 18X to 20X! Not too Late for Xmas
The United MileagePlus Shopping Portal is temporarily offering amazing mileage payouts for several stores. Simply start your shopping within the portal and earn huge...
Chase IHG was the +1 at my application spree party
Yesterday I detailed my latest application spree. I applied for 10 Bank of America cards. Four were instantly approved and the rest are pending. ...
SPG point owners win again thanks to the Alaska Virgin America merger
Yesterday, Virgin America spilled the conversion ratio beans. Thanks to the upcoming Alaska merger, as of January 9th 2017, Virgin America customers will be...
How to buy elite status with points
Most hotel chains and airlines have loyalty programs that award loyal customers with elite status. Top tier (or near top tier) status usually comes...
