Frequent Miler
Marriott Gold fast track for Chase Sapphire Reserve is back
Marriott Gold is the second lowest of Marriott’s elite tiers and offers a modest set of benefits including 2 pm late check-out, 25% bonus points on stays, free premium wifi, and upgrades to non-suite rooms. Complimentary Marriott Gold status is a benefit of the American Express Platinum card and the...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Turkish Airlines: Earn 1,000 Miles&Smiles Miles and 50% bonus Status Miles on your next Hilton stay
Earn 1,000 Miles&Smiles Miles and 50% bonus Miles&Smiles Status Miles on your next stay at any participating Hilton Hotel Worldwide. Register & book now for stays until Sep 30, 25. Click here to register for this offer & to book your stays direct with Hilton. To earn the bonus Avios...
Points With a Crew
No Fee American Express Hilton vs. Amex Hilton Surpass – which is better? (New Higher Offers)
If you're looking to score a bunch of Hilton points, the American Express Hilton Surpass and Amex Hilton are two cards to consider. But which is best? Let's take a deep dive into ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 308
While traveling during a recent business trip, Matthew Cohen took a photograph of a sign at Charlotte Douglas International Airport and asked me “What is wrong with this photograph?” For this edition of this popular game, can you guess what... The post What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 308 appeared first...
Frequent Miler
A fun run for status, the lowdown on boosts, another million miles and more [Week in Review]
At Frequent Miler, we pride ourselves on “doing the math”. Whether analyzing the first year value of a credit card or the incremental benefit of a hotel promotion, we love to run the numbers and see what makes sense. At the same time, the things we personally do in the...
The Bulkhead Seat
2025 Weekly Review: July 5th
We’re back in Chicago after getting robbed near Lake Como and being forced to… The post 2025 Weekly Review: July 5th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Altitude Yes
Need Good Walking Shoes for Travel? Try the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27
The cushioning on the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 offers great comfort during those trips that have you walking 20,000+ steps. The post Need Good Walking Shoes for Travel? Try the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 first appeared on Altitude Yes.
View from the Wing
Five Spirit Airlines Jets Trapped In Corrosive Foam After Freak Lightning Strike Floods Detroit Airport Hangar
Around 5:00 p.m. on July 4, a lightning strike triggered the high-expansion foam fire suppression system inside the Spirit Airlines maintenance hangar, flooding the 126,840-square foot floor and spilling onto the adjacent ramp - engulfing several aircraft. Continue reading Five Spirit Airlines Jets Trapped In Corrosive Foam After Freak Lightning Strike...
Frequent Miler
Dunkin’ donuts ranked, Alaska and Hawaiian cyber attacks, Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen exits Hyatt, and AI causes problems for Hertz renters (Saturday Selection)
Today we’ve got all the Dunkin’ donuts ranked, we’ll talk about Alaska, Hawaiian (and others) experiencing cyber attacks, Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen’s somewhat ungraceful exit from Hyatt, and AI causing problems for Hertz renters. Dunkin’ Donuts Donut Ranking Including Limited & Special Editions Many-a-strange opportunity has appeared in this...
ATX Jetsetter
Weekly Recap: July 5, 2025
Catch up on the latest aviation and travel related news for the week ending July 5, 2025 in the ATX Jetsetter weekly recap. The post Weekly Recap: July 5, 2025 appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Travel Points Playbook
Review: Hyatt Vacation Club Pinon Pointe
In my first ever post in the One Card, One Trip series, I wrote about visiting Sedona, Arizona…
Your Mileage May Vary
Complaining Business Class Passenger Got What Was Coming To Him
Every once in a while, I’ll go back through some posts we wrote a long time ago. This one really took me back…it happened in the early days of COVID,…
View from the Wing
JFK’s Chase Sapphire Lounge Is Half the Size of Amex—And Etihad’s Secret VIP Room Is Locked Inside
The Chase Sapphire Lounge at JFK Terminal 4 offers attractive views and stylish decor but is significantly smaller than competitors, gets crowded during peak times, and includes a hidden VIP room still controlled by Etihad. Continue reading JFK’s Chase Sapphire Lounge Is Half the Size of Amex—And Etihad’s Secret VIP Room...
Pontos pra Voar
YouTube do Pontos pra Voar – Dicas rápidas sobre pontos e milha
Que tal ver dicas sobre pontos e milhas de maneira rápida e direta? No canal do PPV no YouTube, você aprende sobre isso e muito mais! Aprenda a transformar suas milhas em viagens inesquecíveis. Acesse o canal do PPV no YouTube e saiba mais. Pontos pra Voar no YouTube Alguns...
You Are Travel
Hilton Joins in on the Luxury Cruising Fun – Waldorf Astoria Nile River Experience Coming in 2026
tl;dr – At this point, which luxury hotel brand DOESN’T have a yacht? Earlier this week, I wrote…
Frequent Miler
10% off Target Gift Cards next week
Target is again running a week of promotions called “Target Circle Week” from July 6-12. This year’s promotions will include three rotating “Deals of the Day,” one of which will be 10% off Target gift cards. These can obviously be worthwhile both for personal use and potentially for reselling. Target...