What Are IHG Points Worth?
Frequent Miler leveraged Gondola’s database of over 1 million IHG searches to recalculate the Reasonable Redemption Value (RRV) for IHG points, setting the median at 0.59 cents per point as of May 2026, down slightly from 0.61. The methodology filters out non‑refundable cash rates and adjusts for resort fees, providing a more accurate apples‑to‑apples comparison. Across IHG’s 6,300 properties the median value is consistent, with luxury brands and select U.S. cities offering modest premiums. Cherry‑pickers can expect about 0.65 cents per point at the 75th percentile.
Save 30% on Award Stays at Virgin Hotels in New Orleans & Dallas (Select Months Only)
Virgin Hotels is offering a limited‑time 30% discount on award stays at its New Orleans and Dallas properties. The New Orleans promotion runs for June 1‑30 2026, while the Dallas deal is available for August 1‑31 2026, both for Chamber‑type rooms. Points required after...
Earn 3X Delta SkyMiles on Airbnb Experiences & Services, but only 1X on Stays Still
Delta expands its long‑standing partnership with Airbnb, now awarding three SkyMiles per dollar on Airbnb Experiences and Services while keeping the original one‑mile‑per‑dollar rate for lodging. The new tier targets activity bookings such as tours, photography, catering, and other local...
Save 15% on IHG Award Stays at New Hotels
IHG continues its 15% discount on award stays at newly opened or refreshed hotels, adding fresh properties each month. Starting March 2026, the booking window for these hotels expanded from three to six months in advance. The latest list includes...
Hyatt Points Advance: The Globalist Perk You Didn’t Know About (Lock in Current Award Pricing)
Hyatt’s Globalist members can use the Points Advance feature to book award stays even when they lack sufficient points, with the award price locked at the time of reservation. Points are only deducted seven days before check‑in, allowing travelers to...
Save on Stays at Choice’s Cambria & Ascend Collection Brands with Targeted Amex Offers
American Express has rolled out two targeted offers for Choice Hotels’ upscale brands. A $50 statement credit is available after spending $200 on Ascend Collection properties in the U.S. and Canada, while a $100 credit is granted after $300 spend...
Best Western Amex Offer: Spend $250 & Get $50 Back
American Express has launched a targeted Offer for Best Western stays in the United States and Canada. Cardholders who spend at least $250 on room rates and associated charges receive a $50 statement credit. The promotion runs until July 31,...
New JetBlue Premier Card Benefits Are Live, Now with 100K Welcome Offer
JetBlue has launched a refreshed Premier Mastercard on May 5, adding a 100,000 TrueBlue point welcome bonus for $5,000 spend in the first 90 days and a $499 annual fee. New perks include up to $300 in annual TrueBlue Travel...
Can I Save Points on a Hyatt Award with a Date Change Trick? | Question of the Week Ep2 |...
Frequent Miler’s Matt asks whether changing the date of a Hyatt award reservation can lock in current point costs before upcoming World of Hyatt program changes raise redemption rates. The podcast episode explores the feasibility of booking a stay now,...
Capital One Shopping Adds Apple Gift Card Redemptions (and Princess Cruises, Best Western, and More)
Capital One Shopping announced a fresh batch of gift‑card redemption options, adding Apple, Princess Cruises, Best Western, eBay and several other brands. The publicly available portal lets users earn rewards without a Capital One account, but those points can only...
Rakuten “Big Give” Week: 15X-20X on Many Popular Travel Brands (and Saks)
Rakuten’s Big Give Week runs May 4‑11, delivering 15%‑20% cash back or 15‑20 Bilt or American Express Membership Rewards points per dollar on a slate of travel brands and Saks Fifth Avenue. Rates shift daily, and some “up to” offers apply...
Fee-Free Visa Gift Cards In-Store at Staples (Online Sold Out)
Staples is again offering fee‑free $200 Visa gift cards both in‑store and online through May 9, 2026. In‑store shoppers can avoid the usual $7.95 activation fee and buy up to nine cards per day, while the online portal sold out its discounted...
Last Chance Deals: Airbnb Amex Offer, 10K Bonus Flying Blue Miles Promo, Delta Portal Promo, & More
Frequent Miler’s weekly roundup highlights a handful of travel and finance offers that expire this week, including an Airbnb Amex Offer (up to $50 back or 5,000 points on a $250 spend), a Flying Blue promotion granting 10,000 bonus miles on...
United’s CEO Is a Card Counter, JetBlue Sued over Surveillance Pricing, and How Easy Is It to Get Banned From...
United Airlines chief Scott Kirby, a former card‑counter, remains banned from several Las Vegas casinos, a quirk that highlights the personal histories of airline executives. JetBlue is confronting a class‑action lawsuit alleging it uses "surveillance pricing" to raise fares based on...
Current Point Transfer Bonuses for May 2026
FrequentMiler’s May 2026 update lists active transfer bonuses across major points pools, including a 65% boost from Chase Ultimate Rewards to Marriott Bonvoy (May 1‑15) and a 25% bonus from Citi ThankYou Rewards to Leading Hotels of the World (Apr 19‑May 16). Additional offers...
Current Hotel Promotions for May 2026
The article compiles all active hotel loyalty promotions through May 2026, highlighting bonuses such as 2,000‑15,000 extra points, double‑point stays, and gift‑card incentives across major chains like Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, Wyndham, and IHG. Each offer includes specific registration and stay deadlines,...
Spirit Airlines Ceases Operations, Flights Cancelled
Spirit Airlines announced an immediate wind‑down on May 2, 2026, cancelling all scheduled flights. Passengers who booked directly with the carrier will receive automatic refunds, while those who used third‑party sites must pursue claims with the sellers. Southwest, United and...
What Are Alaska / Hawaiian Atmos Rewards Points Worth?
Frequent Miler’s analysis of over 4.9 million Atmos Rewards searches confirms the program’s Reasonable Redemption Value at 1.5 cents per point, unchanged from the previous year. Median redemption sits at 1.28 cents, while the average climbs to 1.75 cents, reflecting frequent high‑value “sweet‑spot” awards....
IHG Premier Card: Increased 185K Welcome Offer
Chase has boosted the IHG Premier credit card welcome bonus to a total of 185,000 IHG One Rewards points, split into 150,000 points after $3,000 spend in the first three months and an extra 35,000 points after $6,000 spend in...
Easy $400 Bonus with a New Wells Fargo Checking Account
Wells Fargo is extending a limited‑time offer that pays a $400 cash bonus to new Everyday Checking customers who deposit at least $1,000 in qualifying direct deposits within 90 days of opening. The promotion, which expires on May 19 2026, requires a...
Hyatt Devaluation Deep Dive
Hyatt will revamp its World of Hyatt award chart on May 20, shifting from a three‑tier to a five‑tier pricing model. The new structure raises points requirements for most middle and top tiers, with standard‑room middle prices averaging a 25%...
Pointauctions.com: Another Site for Searching Points-Bookable Experiences
Pointauctions.com launched as a new marketplace for mileage‑ and points‑bookable experiences, aggregating auctions and “buy‑it‑now” listings from 19 loyalty programs. The site expands coverage beyond Pointsevents.com by adding Southwest Rapid Rewards, Qantas Points Exclusives, and Capital One Entertainment, though it...
Registered for a Chase Quarterly Spending Offer & Forgotten What It Was? Here’s How to Find It.
Chase quarterly spending offers give cobranded cardholders bonuses such as 5X points on up to $1,000 of grocery, restaurant and gas purchases or a 6,000‑point bonus for spending $6,000. Registering through the generic or direct offer links confirms enrollment but...
(Ends 4/30) Elevated Wyndham Earner & Earner Plus Offers with Wyndham Spend
Frequent Miler reports that the Wyndham Earner and Earner Plus credit cards have boosted welcome bonuses that expire on April 30. The Earner card now offers up to 60,000 Wyndham points with no annual fee, while the Earner Plus provides up to...
Best Ways to Get to Asia Using Points and Miles (2026)
The 2026 update of Frequent Miler’s guide details how to redeem transferable points for flights to Asia, covering award pricing, stopover rules, fuel surcharges, and cancellation policies across major programs. It highlights Aeroplan’s extensive partner network and low‑cost stopovers, Alaska...
Bilt Rent Day for May 2026: 40%-100% Transfer Bonus to Avios Programs
Bilt Rewards announced its May 1, 2026 Rent Day promotion, offering transfer bonuses of 40% to 100% when moving Bilt points to Avios programs (British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus). Bonus tiers are 40% for Blue, 50% for Silver, 60% for Gold, 75% for...
Does Product Changing Ruin Trip Protections? | Question of the Week Ep1 | 4-27-26
Frequent Miler’s latest Question of the Week episode tackles whether switching a Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card before a scheduled trip jeopardizes the card’s trip protection benefits. The host explains that a product change can terminate the coverage tied to the...
Get up to 10% Back at Kroger Brands with New Chase Offer
Chase has re‑launched a targeted Offer that returns either 5% or 10% cash back on purchases at Kroger‑owned stores. Cardholders receive a maximum of $9 (10% tier) or $4.50 (5% tier) back, capped at $90 of eligible spend per card....
Instant Gift Card Deals: Save Money & Get Rewarded
The article outlines how shoppers can instantly purchase e‑gift cards to cut costs or earn extra rewards, bypassing the delays of physical cards. It highlights several platforms—United MileagePlus X, Fluz, DoorDash, Samsung Pay, Raise, Ibotta, Upside, TopCashback, and others—that let users specify...
American Airlines Will Grade Flight Attendants, Frontier Sues American for Collision, and United’s CEO Is in Talks About Asset Acquisition...
American Airlines announced it will begin grading flight attendants using metrics such as customer experience and delay attribution, sparking concern among crew members about fairness and potential penalties. Frontier Airlines has filed a lawsuit demanding full reimbursement for a 2024...
Chase Reduces Redemption Rates on Hundreds of The Edit Properties
Chase’s The Edit luxury hotel program, once marketed with a 2‑cent‑per‑point (2 cpp) redemption rate, is seeing a sharp decline in high‑value properties. Data from the EditMaxxer tracker shows the number of hotels offering 2 cpp fell from roughly 350 in late‑January...
Cruising for Free | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep355 | 4-23-26
The Frequent Miler podcast reveals that American Express has ended the Delta airline fee‑credit pathway for Platinum cardholders, narrowing a once‑popular travel perk. Google Hotels adds price‑drop alerts, giving travelers a new tool to capture lower rates. The show also...
What Are Virgin Atlantic Points Worth?
Frequent Miler used Points Path data from over 78,000 Virgin Atlantic flight searches to recalculate the program’s Reasonable Redemption Value (RRV). The analysis shows an overall RRV of 1.5 cents per point, with a median of 1.2 cents and a mean of...
Citi AT&T Points Plus Card Is Intriguing with New Monthly Credits and $250 Welcome Offer
Citi and AT&T have refreshed the AT&T Points Plus card with a $250 welcome bonus after $500 spend and a new $20 statement credit each month a cardholder spends $1,000. The card also delivers a $10‑per‑line discount on AT&T wireless...
Wyndham Promo: Earn 15K Bonus Points on 5+ Night Stay at Its WaterWalk & Hawthorn Extended Stay Brands
Wyndham Rewards is offering a limited‑time promotion that grants 15,000 bonus points to members who register and complete a stay of five or more consecutive nights at its WaterWalk or Hawthorn extended‑stay properties in the United States. Registration must be...
Targeted Amex Offers on Hilton Cards Offering up to 136,500 Bonus Points with Enough Spend
American Express is rolling out targeted offers on select Hilton credit cards, rewarding cardholders with up to 45,500 bonus Hilton Honors points for spending thresholds as low as $4,500. The offers can be redeemed up to three times within a...
IHG Business Premier Card: Best-Ever 200K Welcome Offer (Ending Soon)
Chase has boosted the IHG Premier Business card’s welcome bonus to 200,000 IHG One Rewards points, split into 140,000 points after $4,000 spent in the first three months and an extra 60,000 points after total spend reaches $9,000 within six...
Targeted Citi Travel℠ Hotel Stay Promos: $50 Off $300, 10% Off up to $750 Spend, & More
Citi is rolling out targeted hotel‑stay discounts through its Citi Travel℠ portal, offering two primary deals: $50 off a prepaid stay of $300 or more, and a 10% discount capped at $75 for bookings made between April 14 and May...
How to Avoid Airline Surcharges | Coffee Break Ep102 | 4-21-26
Airline fuel surcharges are rising, with Air France‑KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic recently increasing fees on award tickets. The Coffee Break podcast episode 102 outlines practical ways to sidestep these extra costs, from leveraging alliance partners that don’t pass surcharges to...
Hyatt Promo: Get 20% Points Back on Las Vegas Award Stays
Hyatt is offering a limited-time promotion that returns 20% of World of Hyatt points redeemed for stays at participating Las Vegas properties. Members must register between April 1 and July 31, 2026, and the bonus points are credited 2‑3 weeks after the stay. The...
Delta Gift Card Amex Offer: Earn +5 SkyMiles on up to $2K (Stack with Delta/Starbucks Gift Card Deal)
American Express is running a targeted offer that adds five Delta SkyMiles per dollar on Delta gift‑card purchases, capping at 10,000 bonus miles and expiring July 14, 2026. The deal stacks with Delta’s limited‑time promotion that gives a $20 Starbucks e‑gift card...
3K Bonus Points for New IHG Members After Registering & Staying Within 21 Days
IHG One Rewards is rolling out a limited‑time new‑member incentive that awards 3,000 bonus points after a qualifying stay booked directly with IHG. To qualify, members must enroll through a dedicated landing page between April 1 and December 31, 2026, and complete...
More Easy Rewards: Fee-Free Visa Gift Cards at Staples
Staples is waiving the $7.95 activation fee on its $200 Visa gift cards from April 19 through April 25, 2026. The offer is limited to in‑store purchases and allows up to nine cards per customer each day, though individual store...
How to Use AwardTool to Search for Award Flights (Video)
The Frequent Miler video walks viewers through AwardTool Pro, a premium award‑flight search platform that supports up to 32 simultaneous date entries. It explains how the “All airports” option counts as a single entry while multi‑airport selections consume separate slots,...
Best Ways to Get to Cities in the US and Canada Using Miles (2026)
The 2026 guide details how U.S. and Canadian travelers can stretch airline miles by tapping transferable point programs such as Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, and Marriott Bonvoy. It highlights low‑cost award options like Alaska’s Atmos Rewards (as little...
Up to $900 Bonus with a New Chase Checking Account (No Savings Needed)
Chase has launched a new Total Checking promotion that awards up to $900 for opening a new checking account, setting up a direct deposit, and depositing at least $5,000 within 30 days. The bonus tiers are $450 for $5k‑$9,999, $600...
Rakuten Offering up to $75 when Applying for Chase Freedom Unlimited® Card
Rakuten is reviving its partnership with Chase by offering a limited‑time cash‑back bonus for applicants of the Chase Freedom Unlimited® card. New Chase customers who are approved through Rakuten receive $75 cash back, while existing Chase customers get $25. The...
Chase Updates DoorDash Benefits on Several Cards (Now $20 Min Order)
Chase has revised its DoorDash perks across several cards effective February 1, 2025. The $10 monthly DoorDash credits now require a $20 minimum order, and the $5 monthly credit for Sapphire Reserve is limited to restaurant purchases. Sapphire, Sapphire Preferred and Sapphire...
(Increased) Rakuten Offering Bonus Cashback/Rewards on Select Bank of America Credit Cards
Rakuten has boosted its bonus rewards for two Bank of America cards, raising the Travel Rewards welcome bonus to $250 (25,000 points) and the Customized Cash Rewards bonus to $150 (15,000 points). The enhancements sit on top of each card’s...
A Reasonably Rewarding Perpetual Path to Elite Status with JetBlue (if They Last)
JetBlue and Barclays unveiled an upgraded JetBlue Premier Mastercard that automatically awards 25 elite tiles each year and a $300 TrueBlue Travel statement credit. Cardholders can earn additional tiles through a $15,000 annual spend, unlocking a $500 companion certificate and...