Yesterday, Virgin America spilled the conversion ratio beans. Thanks to the upcoming Alaska merger, as of January 9th 2017, Virgin America customers will be able to convert Elevate points into Mileage Plan miles at...
Most hotel chains and airlines have loyalty programs that award loyal customers with elite status. Top tier (or near top tier) status usually comes with many desirable perks such as upgrades, gifts, and more. ...
Late last week, my wife and I received thin letters from Chase. Both were application denials that listed the reason as “Too many requests for credit or opened accounts with us”. My wife’s denial...
Following many airline program devaluations and rule changes, Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan miles may be the most valuable airline miles remaining. Here are a few reasons that Alaska miles kick butt:
Ability to book flights...
In January, I recommended applying for Chase Ink cards before March (see: Credit card junkies: it’s time to apply for Chase Ink). And, in February, I suggested applying for Chase co-branded cards before April...
If you want to be free to fly around the country (and slightly beyond), with a friend, the best deal around is the Southwest Companion Pass. The deal is simple: earn 110,000 Southwest points...
Welcome to the Frequent Miler Week In Review series. Every Saturday we recap what you might have missed from Frequent Miler during the week. Enjoy!
This Week From Frequent Miler
Analysis of Marriott Travel Packages: 5 Night vs....
A reader recently asked me about booking a hotel with Chase Ultimate Rewards points. She had found a Marriott property that had good reviews and was available for a free night award for 30,000...
Welcome to the Frequent Miler Week In Review series. Every Saturday we recap what you might have missed from Frequent Miler during the week. Enjoy!
This Week From Frequent Miler
SPG Nights & Flights vs. Marriott Travel Packages - With...
UPDATE 1/14/2016: The Ritz credit card signup bonuses now offer free nights rather than points, so this post is no longer relevant.
UPDATE 9/26/2014: Unfortunately, the Ritz Carlton credit card signup offers described in this...
In my recent post “Easy Wins,” I described a number of easy tricks that result in free or improved travel. Many are also “big wins” in that they’ll result in great value for little...
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.
Half a dozen deals are set to expire this week, with...
All major hotel brands dangle various carrots in front of customers to incentivize their patronage. Bonuses for for elite status, loyalty program membership and credit card spending all serve as sweeteners that make rewards-earning...
Welcome to our ongoing resource listing all the deals ending this week as well as other deals that will be ending in the coming weeks and months.
Deals listed in bold were posted during this...