Podcast: Hilton Takes on Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) | Coffee Break Ep08
Until recently, Hyatt had a relationship with Small Luxury Hotels (SLH), but it was recently announced that Hilton will now be the one integrating SLH hotels. We'll talk about what that looks like in...
Reader tip: Some Equinox gyms offer spa services
Over the weekend, a reader commented on our Amex Platinum card page with a hot tip: some Equinox gyms offer spa services. I had no idea that it is possible to get things like...
Did you make a panic transfer from Bilt last week? They’re willing to reverse...
Last week, many Bilt Rewards members - myself included - received an email out of the blue advising that our accounts were being shut down.
Upon receiving this email some people leapt into action, immediately...
Podcast: United blocking partner awards | Coffee Break Ep07
Tragically, United appears to to be blocking saver award space from Star Alliance partner bookings. In this coffee break episode we'll talk about what that means.
Watch the full coffee break episode here, or click...
Which program do you have the most love/hate relationship with? | Ask Us Anything...
In addition to our regular weekly podcast, we also host an Ask Us Anything Live on YouTube once a month where the Frequent Miler team answers listener questions about points, miles, rewards cards, and...
Chase Sapphire Reserve & Ritz-Carlton cardholders losing restaurant access from Priority Pass
Priority Pass memberships received across a range of credit card issuers have dropped restaurant access in recent years. Unfortunately the list of cards offering this benefit will be reducing further still in a few...
(Targeted?) Wells Fargo Premier Checking customers get additional 10k points with Autograph Journey card
Last week Wells Fargo launched online applications for their new Autograph Journey credit card that comes with the ability to transfer points to travel partners.
A reader on that post shared something interesting - they...
Podcast: Preferred Hotels bookable ONLINE with Choice Points | Coffee Break Ep05
Choice Privileges has made it easier to book their Preferred hotel partners, finally providing a way to book these online with your Choice points!
We love talking about points and miles all day, every day....
Lufthansa further restricts first class partner award bookings
For quite some time it's been hard to book first class flights on Lufthansa via partner programs unless you're willing to book at the (relative) last minute.
Well, last minute bookings have become even more...
Podcast: Where’s the best place to live for miles and points? | Coffee Break...
On our last Ask Us Anything, Live, one of our listeners asked "If you could live anywhere in the U.S., or the world for that matter, based solely on points and miles opportunities, where...
Podcast: Nick’s baller Bilt gamble | Coffee Break Ep02
Back in January, Nick saw that Bilt was going to have a huge transfer bonus to Aeroplan (one of his favorite mileage programs)...but he didn't have a Bilt card yet. With luck on his...
Marriott Bonvoy Bold card “enhancements” coming. You know what that means.
enhancement
noun
the state or quality of being elevated, heightened, or increased, as in quality, degree, intensity, or value
I think someone needs to have a word with Dictionary.com because their definition of 'enhancement' appears to be...
United plays follow the leader & raises checked bag fees effective today
United Airlines is demonstrating that they play a mean game of follow-the-leader with an epic monkey-see monkey-do moment: Effective today (2/24/24), they are raising checked bag fees (as flagged by Loyalty Lobby). Is it a...
Earning Delta Rideshare Credits
Delta's updated SkyMiles Platinum and Reserve cards now offer monthly $10 rideshare rebates. That's nice for people who use rideshare services regularly, don't have other sources for rideshare credits, and don't have more rewarding...
