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Cheap awards to Hawaii are no more, but plenty of opportunity still exists (Week in Review)
The Turkish sweet spot to Hawaii is one of the examples I'll always point to about why it pays to dig into this hobby....
Points and Miles
American Express transfer ratio to Cathay Pacific will reduce to 5:4
If it's not one devaluation, it's another. In somewhat surprising news, American Express is telling cardmembers that, starting 3/1/26, Membership Rewards will no longer...
Lodging
Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands: Bottom Line Review
Earlier this year, my wife and I took an extended trip across East Africa. We started in Rwanda and, before moving on to the...
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Uncategorized
Cheap awards to Hawaii are no more, but plenty of opportunity still exists (Week in Review)
The Turkish sweet spot to Hawaii is one of the examples I'll always point to about why it pays to dig into this hobby....
Points and Miles
American Express transfer ratio to Cathay Pacific will reduce to 5:4
If it's not one devaluation, it's another. In somewhat surprising news, American Express is telling cardmembers that, starting 3/1/26, Membership Rewards will no longer...
Lodging
Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands: Bottom Line Review
Earlier this year, my wife and I took an extended trip across East Africa. We started in Rwanda and, before moving on to the...
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The lowest hotel ratings we’re willing to book | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep335 | 12-5-25
In this week's podcast, we'll talk about how Citi Travel hides thousands of hotels, we'll describe our favorite flights from 2025, and we'll find...
Flights
Southwest Chase Offer: up to 10% back on flights (targeted)
Another round of targeted Chase Offers is now available for Southwest Airlines. The one I've seen offers up to 10% off, with a maximum...
Elite Status
Unlock one year of Omni Hotels Champion status with a Mesa transfer
Last week, Mesa became the first transferable points program to partner with Omni Hotels, a small North American hotel brand with around 50 properties...
Quick Deals
Save on Amazon purchases when redeeming 1 Discover point (targeted)
Every so often, Amazon offers targeted discounts when redeeming at least one bank point, such as 1 Chase Ultimate Rewards point, 1 Amex Membership...
Shopping & Dining
American & United shopping portal promos: Earn up to 1500 bonus miles
The American Airlines and United Airlines shopping portals are running promotions this week, offering bonus miles when hitting spending thresholds.
The Deals
American Airlines shopping...
Featured Article
The lowest hotel ratings we’re willing to book | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep335 | 12-5-25
In this week's podcast, we'll talk about how Citi Travel hides thousands of hotels, we'll describe our favorite flights from 2025, and we'll find...
Flights
Southwest Chase Offer: up to 10% back on flights (targeted)
Another round of targeted Chase Offers is now available for Southwest Airlines. The one I've seen offers up to 10% off, with a maximum...
Elite Status
Unlock one year of Omni Hotels Champion status with a Mesa transfer
Last week, Mesa became the first transferable points program to partner with Omni Hotels, a small North American hotel brand with around 50 properties...
Quick Deals
Save on Amazon purchases when redeeming 1 Discover point (targeted)
Every so often, Amazon offers targeted discounts when redeeming at least one bank point, such as 1 Chase Ultimate Rewards point, 1 Amex Membership...
Shopping & Dining
American & United shopping portal promos: Earn up to 1500 bonus miles
The American Airlines and United Airlines shopping portals are running promotions this week, offering bonus miles when hitting spending thresholds.
The Deals
American Airlines shopping...
Shopping & Dining
Capital One Shopping: 35%+ back on Viator purchases (today only)
Capital One Shopping has a one-day offer of 35-45% back on Viator. My offer is showing 40% on the Capital One Shopping landing page...
Lodging
IHG: 15% off award redemptions for elite members & cardholders
IHG One Rewards is again offering a 15% discount on award stays for Platinum & Diamond elite members (including IHG credit card holders). This...
Quick Deals
Get 5% back on up to $1,000 spend with a Giftcards.com Chase Offer
A new Chase Offer for Giftcards.com popped up in the last day or two, offering 5% back on gift card purchases. Even better, it...
Lodging
Buy IHG Points for as low as 0.5 cents each
IHG has returned with another sale, offering a 100% bonus when buying points. That means you can buy IHG Rewards points for 0.5 cents...
Shopping & Dining
Target: 10% off up to $500 in gift cards on December 6-7
Target's annual gift card promotion offering 10% off $500 in Target gift cards will be coming this Saturday (12/6/25) and Sunday (12/7/25), both online...
Featured Article
End of year checklist for 2025
Time is winding down to secure your elite status requirements, snag your Companion Pass, and to make the most of your credit card "coupon...
Lodging
World of Hyatt now on shopping portals (dead?)
Update 12/4: Bummer. After a jovial, heartwarming week where World of Hyatt was on multiple shopping portals at rates of up to 15x, the...
