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A travel rewards blog focused on credit cards, airline miles, hotel points, and elite travel strategies that actually work.
Welcome to Eye of the Flyer, a travel rewards blog focused on helping you maximize credit card rewards, airline miles, hotel points, and elite travel perks—without wasting money or time.
Since 2014, we’ve used real-world strategies to unlock better travel experiences—from upgraded flights and airport lounges to luxury cruises and hotel stays—often for a fraction of the cost.
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Why Trust Eye of the Flyer?
- Over a decade of hands-on experience with credit cards, points, and miles
- Millions of airline miles earned and redeemed across global programs
- Deep expertise in Delta Air Lines and SkyTeam loyalty strategy
- Real-world testing of credit card benefits, elite status, and travel perks
- Professional experience in the entertainment industry, covering major events and working on national campaigns for global brands
- Featured in national media and travel publications
We don’t just write about travel rewards—we actively use them. Most of our trips are funded through a combination of credit card welcome bonuses, ongoing spend, and loyalty program optimization.
Our goal: Help you choose the right credit cards, maximize rewards, and travel better—without overcomplicating the process.
Meet Chris Carley
Hi, I’m Chris — the owner, editor, and primary writer of Eye of the Flyer.
My travel journey started like many others: trips to Orlando, Los Angeles, and Hawaii. After years of working long hours, my wife encouraged me to prioritize travel—and that decision changed everything.
We immersed ourselves in the world of points, miles, and credit card rewards, learning how to stretch every dollar further. What started as a hobby became a system—and eventually, this site.
Today, most of our travel is powered by strategic use of credit cards, airline miles, and hotel loyalty programs.
Based in Los Angeles and frequently traveling through Delta hub cities, I’ve developed deep expertise with Delta Air Lines and SkyTeam partners. I’ve held nearly every level of Delta Medallion® status and focus on maximizing SkyMiles and elite benefits.
I’ve also worked extensively in the entertainment industry as both a photo editor and professional voice artist, covering major events such as the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, GRAMMYs, Emmys, and Tony Awards, and providing voiceover for national and regional campaigns spanning Fortune 500 companies, video games, and animated productions.
Earlier in my career, I worked for nearly seven years as an assistant to William Shatner, contributing to projects including The Captains and Gonzo Ballet, as well as his annual Hollywood Charity Horse Show.
Eye of the Flyer is where I combine that experience to help you make smarter credit card decisions and travel more comfortably for less.
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🐦 @ChrisCarleyTalk (beware: Vikings, Twins, and NDSU Bison talk)
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What We Cover
- Credit cards: Reviews, comparisons, and strategy
- Airline miles: Delta SkyMiles and partners
- Hotel rewards: Points and elite status
- Airport lounges: Access and reviews
- Cruises: Loyalty programs and insights
We focus on clear, actionable advice you can actually use.
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Contributors
René de Lambert
René de Lambert is a contributing writer and the founder of RenesPoints blog, now known as Eye of the Flyer. He is an avid Delta and SkyTeam flyer who has held Delta’s elite Diamond Medallion® status for many years and flown millions of miles.
You can contact me here via e-Mail
Press information about René de Lambert:
René founded RenesPoints.com and has flown millions of miles with Delta, Northwest and other airlines and has been an elite Delta Medallion® flyer for years. (The blog became Eye of the Flyer in June 2021). Eye of the Flyer often writes about Delta Air Lines and how, as a frequent, or not so frequent flyer, to maximize points, upgrades and benefits and to actually enjoy the travel experience. If you need an expert on the in’s & out’s and working’s of Delta, you have found the right editorial source.
Aviation blogger René has been featured and quoted & linked to in the major media as well as countless travel blogs and travel websites. Having earned & burned millions of frequent flyer points on airlines, hotels and cars, he helps travelers get the most for their points, especially the VERY hard to redeem Delta Air Lines points.
You can contact René via E-Mail
OR
via Twitter @FreqFloaters
Marshall Jackson
Marshall is a Royal Caribbean Diamond Plus and Celebrity Elite cruiser, with over 50 cruises on multiple lines. His favorites are Royal Caribbean and Celebrity. A former aviator turned avid cruiser, he has over 350 nights at sea and looks forward to sharing his cruising experiences with you.
That Guy On Board
“That Guy” works for one of the major cruise lines and has for most of his career. He shares unique insights from an insider’s perspective and provides a view few cruisers ever see or even think about.
Michael Edwards
Michael is a frequent traveler, never staying in one place for long. With more than 100 nights and counting at sea, he’s looking forward to more cruises with his wife, Melanie. When he’s not sailing, you’ll probably find him on board a Delta jet on his way to 2 Million Miler status. He’s climbing the status ladder with Oceania Cruises, currently at the Bronze level but with cruises booked to take him to Silver and beyond. Michael uses points, miles, and credit card benefits to both save on travel expenses and enhance the journey.
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Advertiser Disclosure: Eye of the Flyer, a division of Chatterbox Entertainment, Inc., is part of an affiliate sales network and and may earn compensation when a customer clicks on a link, when an application is approved, or when an account is opened. This relationship may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Opinions, reviews, analyses & recommendations are the author’s alone, and have not been reviewed, endorsed, or approved by any of these entities. Some links on this page are affiliate or referral links. We may receive a commission or referral bonus for purchases or successful applications made during shopping sessions or signups initiated from clicking those links.
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