Predicting the Sapphire Business Card | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep310 | 6-13-25
What the heck does "Mattress Cycling the Hyatt Numbers" mean? We'll find out in today's episode. We'll also talk about using online chat with...
Complete Guide to Sonesta Travel Pass (reduced elite bonuses coming)
Sonesta is a hotel program that tends to fly under the radar for most points and miles folks (including me). It’s been around since...
Grand Hyatt Athens: A mixed bag (Bottom Line Review)
I recently spent three nights at the Grand Hyatt Athens. As a Category 3 Hyatt property, it is certainly a points bargain. Further, the...
Preparing for new Sapphire Reserve cards
Rumors have been swirling that major changes to the Chase Sapphire Reserve card are on their way, and that a new Sapphire business card...
What are Hyatt points worth?
At Frequent Miler, we keep a database of point valuations called “Reasonable Redemption Values.” These are estimates of the “worth” of airline miles, hotel...
Why my Rakuten account was shut down (and then resurrected)
Shutdowns are the great bogeyman of the points and miles community. Most often associated with credit card issuers, a shutdown happens when a company...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – annual challenge season begins! [Week...
After spooky season, I think annual team challenge season is my favorite of the year. I haven't invented any kind of decorative pageantry for...
Announcing the 100K Vacay Team Challenge! | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep309 |...
On today's Frequent Miler on the Air, we look at 2 cards offering 5 free nights, we recall the 5 ways we've been Bonvoyed...
What are Marriott points worth?
At Frequent Miler, we keep a database of point valuations called “Reasonable Redemption Values.” These are estimates of the “worth” of airline miles, hotel...
Grand Hotel Victoria Lake Como, Greg’s turn
A few years ago, Nick visited the Grand Hotel Victoria on Lake Como Italy and he fell in love. He loved Lake Como; he...
What are IHG points worth?
At Frequent Miler, we keep a database of point valuations called “Reasonable Redemption Values.” These are estimates of the “worth” of airline miles, hotel...
Emirates first class Milan to New York review
On a recent trip to Italy, I finally had the opportunity to fly Emirates' fifth freedom route from Milan (MXP) to New York (JFK)...
Negative Venture X & Venture X Business lounge access changes coming
Since their launches, the Venture X and Venture X Business cards have been popular cards for those seeking lounge access. That's because Capital One...
The power of points promiscuity
There's no one-size-fits-all in the points and miles game. Someone only taking one vacation a year might like to take business class flights and...
