Quite a few news-worthy things have sprung up this week, so it’s time for a recap. Amex 30% bonus to Virgin: From now through May 31, 2024, American Express has a 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic. In addition to flights on Virgin Atlantic, you can use Virgin points to book flights on Delta and […]

Update on 4/24/2024: Well, the long-awaited day is here and it’s a bit of a downer. I’ll start with the bad news. Hyatt is using dynamic pricing for Mr and Mrs Smith properties (see map), and looks like you will only get 1-1.4 cents per point. So, no outsized redemptions to be had here, my […]

I know you’re curious. How many miles and points do I have in my stash? Just like money, the answer is: More than some, less than others. And the balances fluctuate throughout the year. I don’t like to hoard a lot of miles and points. Over time, they become less valuable due to points inflation. […]

I’ve been dabbling in miles and points hobby for over two decades, so I assumed that by now I know the basics. Nope! Last year I applied for Bank of America Alaska Airlines Business Visa (non-affiliate application link with the highest available offer) due to having some legitimate business expenses. I received my bonus and […]

My daughter and I are heading to Europe early this summer. For this trip, I booked award flights to Madrid in business class on Iberia and flights home in economy on KLM. I got a fabulous deal on our return flights at just 17k miles each (thanks to a 20% transfer bonus going on at […]

Free HotelSlash Membership: I use AutoSlash for finding the best rental car price, but I’ve never used its sister site, HotelSlash, because it has a membership fee. But right now, you can get a free lifetime membership to HotelSlash with promo code HSWELCOME. Plus, get $10-$20 off your first booking. See this post on Frequent Miler for […]