Frequent Miler
Experience Points: Book activities for no cash with these miles & points
Airline and hotel loyalty programs have long provided the ability to book activities and experiences using your points and miles. Those usually take two forms: auction style and ‘redeem now’ style. With auction style, you place a bid based on the maximum number of points you’re willing to redeem. If...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Corporate Rates Are Now More Restrictive With Marriott Bonvoy
Corporate rates are now more restrictive when booking reservations at hotel and resort properties with Marriott Bonvoy — likely to reduce people who fraudulently book reservations under those contracted special rates.
Some of my clients in my training and consulting business were large corporations; and...
Frequent Miler
Changes coming to IHG Select card (old $49 card, no longer available)
A member of our Frequent Miler Insiders Facebook group recently reported being told by a Chase representative that changes are coming to their old IHG Select card (this is the old card with a $49 annual fee that has not been available for new applicants or product changes for years)....
View from the Wing
Radical Flydubai Copilot Planned To Crash Into Tel Aviv Airport Before Wounded Captain And Passengers Stopped Him
The flydubai copilot who attacked his captain with an axe reportedly intended to crash the plane into the terminal at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport. The plan was to continue toward the airport normally, concealing what had happened until the final moments.
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Singapore Airlines Boeing 787-10 at Seoul Incheon Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Singapore Airlines Boeing 787-10 being loaded up at Seoul Incheon Terminal 1 as it is prepared for its return journey back to Changi Airport. Singapore Airlines operates 28 Boeing 787-10 aircraft in its widebody fleet. The airline...
Frequent Miler
$900 bonus with a new Chase checking and savings account
Chase has extended its excellent bonus for opening a new checking and savings account. Until 1/27/27, you can earn $900 when you open a new Chase Total Checking Account and a new Chase Savings Account. To get the bonus, you have to set up direct deposit to your checking account,...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Historic Cedar Hill Cemetery in Vicksburg
Historic Cedar Hill Cemetery in Vicksburg in Mississippi is one of the oldest and largest cemeteries in the United States that is still in use today. In addition to the notable interment of a Confederate camel named Old Douglas, artists, politicians, authors, soldiers, and ministers are also among the people who...
Frequent Miler
My valuable trade-off (Greg’s Wild Card Journal)
I’m now comfortably back home after a terrific Wild Card trip to Panama, Colombia, and Melbourne. I loved my trip, but there’s no question that Nick and Tim’s trips were more impressive. Congratulations to both for showing us all how it should be done. That said, I want to shine...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Is Trying Harder In Coach—Better Snacks, Confused Passengers, And An Awkward New Service
American’s new coach snacks are a welcome improvement. On my flight, though, three choices left passengers hesitating, while the new service instructions call for placing drinks on window seat trays flight attendants can’t reach from the aisle.
View from the Wing
United Raises Credit Card Bonuses To 100,000 Miles—Cardholders Earn More On Flights And Pay Less For Awards
United and Chase have raised initial bonuses on all four personal credit cards, with offers now reaching 100,000 miles. That's worth considering because United has made its credit card much harder to skip: eligible primary cardholders earn more miles for flying, then pay fewer miles to book United awards. Even...
Frequent Miler
Earn bonus miles when spending on Chase Marriott credit cards (targeted)
Chase is rolling out a fresh round of targeted spending offers for Marriott cardholders that could add up to 2 bonus points everywhere. The Deal Chase Marriott cardholders are being targeted for spending offers including: Spend $500 in calendar month and get 1,000 bonus points, up to a total of...
Frequent Miler
Wyndham Amex Offer: Spend $100 & get $20 back (enrollment required)
A new Wyndham Amex Offer has popped up that has the potential to save you up to 20% on your next stay at a participating property in the US or Canada. The Deal Spend $100+ on room rate & room charges in one or more purchases at participating Wyndham “value”...
Live and Let’s Fly
Rant: American, United, Delta Highlight Internet Importance
Delta Air Lines’ highly controversial decision regarding inflight internet has become a hot topic with United and American. But the importance of connectivity is accelerating. Bastian Strikes A Chord A few months ago, as Starlink was signing some of its (now) 48 airline partners up for fast wifi – almost...
PointsMath
Deal: Buy Marriott Bonvoy Points with a 55% Bonus [0.81¢/Point]
Marriott is the world’s largest hotel chain. You will find a Marriott hotel in most places, giving you several opportunities to make the most of your Marriott points. You can earn Marriott Bonvoy points in many ways. However, buying Marriott Bonvoy Points can also be a great way to load up...
