Is it now irrational to hold Ultimate Rewards points? (on Nick’s mind)
On our most recent Frequent Miler on the Air, I made some points about the new ability to cash out Chase points at a...
Last Chance Deals: Visa & Mastercard Gift Card Deals, Easy Aeroplan Status & More
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.
Today...
How merchants code, road trip companion, 14 nights in the Maldives, and more
This week around the web, bookmark a handy list of merchant category codes, check out a tool that might be helpful for your next...
Is the Sapphire Reserve 1.5c cash-out compelling? Also: using incidental credits & more.
Chase introduced some major COVID enhancements this week, but I've seen many readers dismiss the ability to redeem points at a value of 1.5c...
Best Marriott Resorts in Florida
Following my post "Best Hyatt resorts for winter and spring break in the continental United States" I intended to do the same for Marriott. ...
Wow: Chase responds with new COVID benefits on CSR and CSP
Greg recently put together a COVID-19 credit card enhancements ultimate guide. In our Frequent Miler on the Air episode that week, we talked about...
The new true (temporary) value of Southwest points, diminished by COVID-19 and CARES
A couple of years ago, Greg wrote a post called The new true value of Southwest points. How to get up to 1.9 cents...
Updated: Coronavirus / COVID-19 cancellation policies and status extensions: Cruises, Flights, Hotels, and more
As COVID-19 policies have continued to change and adapt, we have overhauled and updated this guide to COVID-19 policies of US airlines and major...
Spending airline fee credits during COVID lockdowns
In my post "COVID Credit Card Enhancements Ultimate Guide," I detailed all of the enhancements credit card issuers have made to their travel cards...
And the #StayCayToFarAway winner is…
Wow, the StayCayToFarAway contest has been fun! As a reminder, all four Frequent Miler team members have been competing against each other in a...
Air Canada To Let You Cancel Tickets & Convert To Non-Expiring Vouchers Or Miles
Air Canada has announced what appears to be a fairly generous policy. From June 15, 2020, you'll be able to cancel your flight up...
Last Chance Deals: Easy Aeroplan Status, Many Credit Card Spending Offers & More
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.
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Unpacking StayCay, best domestic & international destinations, a new pod, and more
This week's Frequent Miler on the Air broadcast finds Greg and I discuss the surprising StayCay to Far Away results (voting closes at 12pm...
Top ways to earn MORE miles (after the signup bonus)
There's no doubt in my mind that credit card signup bonuses are the single best way to earn points and miles quickly. But, what...
