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Elite Status
My last dance with Bilt Platinum status
Bilt has an elite program that awards status based on the number of Bilt points you earn in a year. Or, you can fast-track...
Quick Deals
$50 back on $200 at JetBlue with Citi Merchant Offer (caution on multiple passengers)
A new targeted but widely available Citi Merchant Offer is out on select cards that is good for $50 back when you spend $200...
Quick Reads
Saks rumored to be filing for bankruptcy (use those gift cards and credits)
This has been widely reported in the news, but we nonetheless wanted to send out a quick reminder to alert readers to the fact...
Latest Blog Posts
Elite Status
My last dance with Bilt Platinum status
Bilt has an elite program that awards status based on the number of Bilt points you earn in a year. Or, you can fast-track...
Quick Deals
$50 back on $200 at JetBlue with Citi Merchant Offer (caution on multiple passengers)
A new targeted but widely available Citi Merchant Offer is out on select cards that is good for $50 back when you spend $200...
Quick Reads
Saks rumored to be filing for bankruptcy (use those gift cards and credits)
This has been widely reported in the news, but we nonetheless wanted to send out a quick reminder to alert readers to the fact...
Big News
Elite Status
Hyatt Globalists report receiving far fewer points for expired certificates
Hyatt offers a number of ways to earn free night certificates. For example, members can earn a Category 1-4 Free Night Certificate after earning...
Quick Deals
Rakuten: Best Ever 5K Membership Rewards / $50 referral bonus for both sides [Extended to 3/31]
Update 1/5/26: This has been extended through March 31, 2026.
If you know someone who does not yet use shopping portal Rakuten, both you and...
Credit Card Spend
More easy rewards: Staples fee-free $200 Mastercard gift cards
Staples is again offering $200 Mastercard Gift Cards with no purchase fee from Sunday 1/4/26, through Saturday, 1/10/26. Note that there is a limit...
Featured Article
Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Complete Guide (2026)
Atmos Rewards (previously Alaska Mileage Plan) is the combined loyalty program for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines. The old Mileage Plan was long considered one...
Featured Article
Last Chance Deals: 100K Venture X, Marriott gift card deal, Wells Fargo checking bonus, & more
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.
The...
Elite Status
Hyatt Globalists report receiving far fewer points for expired certificates
Hyatt offers a number of ways to earn free night certificates. For example, members can earn a Category 1-4 Free Night Certificate after earning...
Quick Deals
Rakuten: Best Ever 5K Membership Rewards / $50 referral bonus for both sides [Extended to 3/31]
Update 1/5/26: This has been extended through March 31, 2026.
If you know someone who does not yet use shopping portal Rakuten, both you and...
Credit Card Spend
More easy rewards: Staples fee-free $200 Mastercard gift cards
Staples is again offering $200 Mastercard Gift Cards with no purchase fee from Sunday 1/4/26, through Saturday, 1/10/26. Note that there is a limit...
Featured Article
Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Complete Guide (2026)
Atmos Rewards (previously Alaska Mileage Plan) is the combined loyalty program for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines. The old Mileage Plan was long considered one...
Featured Article
Last Chance Deals: 100K Venture X, Marriott gift card deal, Wells Fargo checking bonus, & more
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.
The...
Saturday Selection
Bulgaria adopts the euro, drone deliveries on the Great Wall of China, 27 years traveling on foot, bring your ID to these 11 National...
Throughout the week, our team shares articles they’ve stumbled upon which may interest our readers, even if they might not otherwise merit a full...
Featured Article
The waiting game begins: Bilt 2.0 is coming, elite status plans are forming, and we wonder which Frequent Miler predictions will come true
Happy New Year from somewhere at sea! I boarded my final free cruise of 2026 last week, sailing on the Margaritaville at Sea Islander...
Credit Card Bonuses
Chase Freedom Unlimited®: Now offering 30K / $300 after only $500 in spend (ending soon)
Update 1/2/26: This increased Chase Freedom Unlimited® offer will be ending on 1/15/2026 at 9:00 AM EST. If you're looking to get in on it,...
Featured Article
Our 2026 points forecast: coupony with a chance of acquisitions | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep339 | 1-2-26
In this week's podcast episode, we'll talk about stacking 2025 and 2026 JetBlue elite perks, how you can use Visa cards you already own...
Credit Cards
Citi Double Cash Credit Card Review (2026)
The Citi Double Cash card is yet another appealing no-annual-fee Citi card, earning two ThankYou Points per dollar on all purchases. Points can be...
Quick Deals
Chase Travel℠ Chase Offer: Spend $600 & get $100 back (targeted)
There's another Chase Offer offering a $100 statement credit when you book $600+ via Chase Travel℠. This should be able to be stacked with...
Lodging
Current Hotel Promotions for January 2026
All major hotel brands dangle various carrots in front of customers to incentivize their patronage. Bonuses for for elite status, loyalty program membership and...
