Pondering post-COVID-19 plans, do this before you cancel cards, and more
At the end of an unprecedented week, Greg and I talked travel: Is this a good time to book future travel? We obviously don't know when "safe" will be, but maybe this is a...
Premium routes with wide open awards
UPDATE 3/20/20: I've added Qatar flights from North America to the list. Business class awards are wide open in January and February 2021! I've also added United flights to Israel which are wide open...
My Top 10 Category 1 & 2 Hotels In The US
If you only get to go on vacation once or twice a year for a few days at a time, it can make sense to save up your hotel points and redeem them for...
Are some non-saver United awards bookable via partners?
Are you looking for something miles & points-related to take your mind off of all of the coronavirus coverage? Are you a problem-solver investigative type looking for a puzzle to solve while you sit...
Best cash back credit card offers
This blog is usually all about points and miles. The game we play involves acquiring points & miles, usually without traveling, in order to travel nearly for free. Current events, though, has led some...
Shifting strategies in light of coronavirus
The past week has been unprecedented in many ways. Emotions are running high. Several times in the past few days, readers have asked here or in Frequent Miler Insiders about whether points and miles...
Last Chance Deals: …And Then There Were None
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon.
The list of deals ending this week is pretty sparse. And...
United cutting costs, tour museums from home, quarant-camping, and more
This week's Frequent Miler week in review around the web brings us tips on finding places to get away from it all (and everyone else), how to tour a museum from your couch, a...
Marriott shows rates with taxes and ALL fees (price transparency checkbox)
I stumbled upon something really cool last week. Sometime recently (I don't know when), Marriott added a new price transparency checkbox to their web-based property search. Checking this box changes the display to show...
Making lemonade: Should we hope for a status run when normalcy returns? That, timestamps,...
This week on Frequent Miler on the Air, there were a few things we had to address: Greg's potty mouth, a confession-confession, why those timestamps from Screaming Lincolns are great, and where we can...
Marriott response: Extended certs, upgrades, flexible cancellations
Marriott has updated its COVID-19 / coronavirus cancellation policies and made some really positive changes for members, making new and existing bookings more flexible while also extending the shelf-life of free night certificates, suite...
(Big update: Delayed to 2021) Hyatt devaluation: peak & off-peak pricing in 2020
Update 3/13/20: Running With Miles has reported an awesome change of heart from Hyatt: they will delay the introduction of peak and off-peak pricing for award stays until 2021. Those changes were set to go into effect...
A second look at Amex Green vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve
The American Express® Green Card has been completely revamped. Previously it was a nearly useless $95 per year card. Now, at a $150 per year, it is a serious Chase Sapphire Reserve competitor with...
How I Made 2 Successful IHG Best Rate Guarantee Claims
A year or two ago I tried making a Best Rate Guarantee (BRG) claim with IHG but was unsuccessful. Following my recent successful BRG claims with Hyatt and Marriott, I decided to give them...
