Kids in business class: Saving miles on child award tickets
The baby in business class debate always stirs the pot, and I've written in the past about why I travel with my kids, so I don't intend to rehash any of that discussion. Rather,...
Finding Qatar availability and booking it without moving Avios
On the Frequent Miler on the Air podcast this past weekend, the Question of the Week was about finding Qatar Airways award availability. Greg relayed a reader tip about how to find availability without...
A new way to find Singapore award availability
Greg wrote this post about Singapore award availability over two years ago, right before the pandemic started, and it didn't get quite the attention it deserved...from me anyway. I stumbled across this again a...
Wow! IHG to offer real elite benefits. Watch out Marriott.
IHG has finally released details of their new rewards program. The new program borrows liberally from Hyatt and, in my opinion, competes very well with Marriott. Confirmed suite upgrades, free lounge access, and free...
My IHG Free Night Strategy [On Greg’s Mind]
I’m a fan of IHG’s revamped Premier card and its new business card twin. For only $99 per year, both cards offer Platinum Elite status, up to $50 per year in United Airlines TravelBank credit, 4th...
Park Hyatt NYC: Bottom Line Review
I recently went to New York City for one night to attend an event celebrating the official launch of the Bilt card. I also had a category 1-7 Hyatt free night certificate that was...
Booking 10+ Night Marriott Stay? Booking 5 Nights At A Time Could Save You...
The loyalty programs for IHG, Hilton and Marriott all offer free nights on longer award stays, with each program's feature having its own unique quirks.
Hilton gives every 5th night free, but only for people...
Zemi Beach House LXR, Anguilla: Bottom Line Review
Before I begin, fair warning: I'm going to gush. And I don't often gush. My wife and I have been wanting to visit Anguilla for years, but the combination of on-and-off flights from the...
(EXPIRED) Air France/KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards: 25% off US – Europe
The Flying Blue Promo Awards are out for April and several US routes to Europe are on sale: economy tickets to Europe from Atlanta, Boston, San Francisco and Los Angeles are now available for...
(EXPIRED) 25% Transfer Bonus from AMEX Membership Rewards to Marriott Bonvoy
American Express is offering card members a 25% bonus when transferring from Membership Rewards to Marriott Bonvoy. With the 25% bonus, 1,000 Membership Rewards points will result in 1,250 Marriott Bonvoy points.
The Deal
25%...
(EXPIRED) 25% Transfer Bonus from Chase Ultimate Rewards to Air France/KLM Flying Blue
Chase is offering a limited-time 25% bonus when transferring Ultimate Rewards to Flying Blue (Air France/KLM). With the bonus, the transfer rate is 1 UR - 1.25 Flying Blue Miles. There are some very...
(EXPIRED) 40% Transfer Bonus from AMEX Membership Rewards to British Airways Avios
American Express is offering a limited-time 40% bonus when transferring Membership Rewards to British Airways Avios (and thus to Aer Lingus, Iberia and Qatar). With the bonus, the transfer rate is 1 MR -...
Hyatt Palm Springs: Bottom Line Review
In mid-February my wife and I stayed at the Hyatt Palm Springs for six nights. I was a little apprehensive because the property didn't have a great rating on Hyatt's website, showing an overall...
Permanent change: Earn elite credit with Delta award tickets
Delta has announced today that Delta-operated SkyMiles award tickets will earn elite credit, both Medallion Qualifying Miles (MQMs) and Medallion Qualifying Dollars (MQDs), as a permanent change. Delta originally launched elite earnings on their award tickets...
