Frequent Flyer And Loyalty Blogs

I came across a post where someone claimed they were misled by an airline’s online seating chart, ending up with a middle seat and less legroom than expected. It sparked a discussion about whether airlines present their seat maps in a confusing way. Personally, I usually...

As a Diamond, I’ve had a few handwritten notes left at my seat over the years. Always a nice touch and I know the FAs don’t have to do it. This one was different. On final approach, the purser came by and personally handed it to me. That’s a whole other level of effort. Some...

Delta is rolling out even more perks for its top-tier elite members, giving frequent flyers extra incentives heading into the new year. The expanded benefits include upgraded service options, more flexibility, and improved recognition across the network. These changes signal...

FrequentMiler's highly anticipated 100K Vacay Challenge kicks off September 25th, introducing a new approach to travel rewards optimization competitions. The challenge tasks participants with maximizing value from 100,000 transferable points, with final scoring incorporating...

The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a final order requiring Delta Air Lines and Aeroméxico to dissolve their joint venture by January 1, 2026, citing anticompetitive effects in U.S.–Mexico City flight markets. The decision revokes the venture’s antitrust immunity,...

Lufthansa has expanded its frequent flyer benefits by allowing Miles & More members to earn status-qualifying points when staying at any hotel within the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio. Starting immediately, members who stay in qualifying stays at Marriott hotels globally—ranging...

Just landed in Geneva and of course the first thing I did was check my MileagePlus count. I’m right on the edge the return flight home to Cleveland this week should push me over 1 million. If I don’t snag GS this year, probably never will, but honestly just hitting the million...

Trying to book a 5-night reward stay at my go-to Hilton in San Francisco as a Diamond member. The hotel charges 34,000 points per night and I’ve got 137,000 points. Based on the 5th night free benefit, I figured I’d only need enough for 4 nights (136,000 points), but the app...

Saw a thread today that really confirmed what I’ve been feeling if you’re flying hub-to-hub on Delta, especially as a lowly Platinum like me, your upgrade odds are basically nonexistent. Even Diamonds are reporting near-zero success lately. One mentioned being #27 on the list...

Fellow travelers, this piece from Frequentmiler.com stood out to me because it brought back memories of my own points-maximizing adventure last spring. I'd been meticulously planning a major trip while pulling those same exhausting two-hour sleep nights, trying to juggle work...

Reading about Delta Texas Hub Closure made me pause, as Midland International has been my go-to connection point for years when visiting family in West Texas. I've spent countless hours in that airport, and while it wasn't the biggest hub, it was reliable and familiar. The...

This piece about Frontier Airlines Loyalty Perks is worth a look. After years of sticking with legacy carriers, I recently made the switch to Frontier and discovered their new perks are actually pretty impressive. During my last Denver to Orlando trip, I was amazed to find I...

This piece about Alaska Airlines Loyalty Program is worth a look. As someone who's been collecting Alaska miles for years, I was nervous when I heard about the Atmos Rewards changes. But I was pleasantly surprised to discover they're keeping their award chart system, something...

This morning's travel digest included this gem about Credit Card Rewards Strategy, and it really took me back to my own journey. When I first started traveling internationally, I was that person clutching my basic cash-back card, thinking I was being so smart with my 2% returns....

As a frequent traveler who has been using eDreams for years, I observed their subscription service evolving, what used to be rapid growth seemed to be settling into a steadier pace. This actually led me to discover some alternative booking strategies that ended up saving me...

I'd been sitting on a mountain of Qantas points, always wondering about the best way to use them, when I discovered this amazing 50% off deal. Getting 1.5 cents per point value was a game-changer - it basically doubled what I usually get from regular redemptions. I jumped on it...

This news on september 2 bonus offer highlight: ita airways volare: 2x points on select to/from europe, north africa and the middle east sparked some travel thoughts. Last month, I flew ITA Airways between Rome and Tunis, not realizing I could have timed it better for these...

The latest on Points Redemption Strategy got my attention because it reminded me of my recent experience booking flights to Europe. I had always followed the conventional wisdom about maximizing point values but found myself in a tight spot when planning my summer trip to Paris....

I can’t lie, I was buzzing when I pulled this off. Used Amex points, transferred to Flying Blue, and with a 30% bonus it felt like I’d cracked some secret code. Scored business class to Paris at about 2 cents per point. Flatbed seat, lounge access, wah I was grinning the whole...

This Hotel Status Match Program development from Frequentmiler.com has me rethinking itineraries. During my last European trip, I was bouncing between NH Collection and Kempinski properties, paying full rates and missing out on elite benefits. If only I'd known about GHA...