Hyatt Points Advance: The Globalist perk you didn’t know about
If you're a regular Frequent Miler reader, then chances are good that you either have Hyatt's top-tier Globalist status, are well on your way...
Official word: Marriott mixed paid / award stays will earn double credit
When Marriott Bonvoy announced their latest promotion for double points and double elite credit, we reported being told that stays including at least one...
Last day to pick Delta Choice Benefits (Jan 31)
This is just a quick reminder for anyone who earned Delta Platinum or Diamond status in 2019 for the 2020 elite year: Today is...
[Registration Closed] Marriott instant status match challenge from IHG, Hilton, Hyatt, and Accor
Update 1/30/21: Marriott has closed registration for the status match challenge. This offer was never expected to be permanent and given the reduced requirements...
Free Spirit: Surprisingly good, but still suspicious
Spirit Airlines Saver$ Club is a terrific value today and Spirit Airlines Free Spirit points can be worth far more than you might expect,...
Where Marriott Suite Night Awards don’t work
Thanks to Marriott's overlapping early 2021 promotions, I expect that many readers will soon have access to Marriott's Choice Benefits. One benefit you can...
Where Hyatt Suite Upgrade Awards don’t work
In my recent post about my perfect Hyatt mattress run, I mentioned paying more to secure a beachfront room. In response, a reader asked...
Passing the GUC: Greg gives global upgrades to Nick… with a catch
Alright Nick. You asked for it and here it is: Two Global Upgrade Certificates (GUCs) just for you. But there's a catch. You have...
Now live: Spirit goes revenue-based, makes elite status easier with new Free Spirit program
UPDATE 1/21/201: Spirit's new Free Spirit loyalty program is now live. Details can be found on Spirit's website here. We will soon follow up...
The perfect Hyatt mattress run
The perfect mattress run isn't a mattress run at all. A mattress run is where you book a hotel stay solely to earn elite...
Marriott mattress running: Valuable elite status for nearly 2 years
Marriott is offering several overlapping promotions which, when taken together, can make mattress running worthwhile. A mattress run involves checking into a hotel for...
Possible free night in St. Kitts with the new horse on the status match-go-round
Dave Grossman at Miles Talk covers a new partnership between Choice Privileges and Penn Gaming that will offer reciprocal elite status. We don't yet...
(EXPIRED) [Last day to register] Hyatt Bonus Journeys Now Live: Earn triple or quadruple...
Reminder: You must register for this promotion by today. It's worth registering even if you don't think you'll stay just in case it comes in...
Hyatt assigning My Hyatt Concierge to new 60-night Globalists
At the beginning of the month, I checked out from a 30-night Hyatt stay that was aimed at earning Hyatt Globalist status. I wrote...
