Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan is one of my favorite frequent flyer programs. Sure, a little while back they decided to push down an instant and crushing devaluation (without any prior warning) to one of their most popular and attractive partner redemptions… but what loyalty program hasn’t pulled one over...
I sat down the other day, ready to write out a few standard points blogger hotel review posts that have been hanging around on my to-do list since my New year’s trip. I really dread writing these type of review posts. They are incredibly time...
We all know that Southwest Airlines is a Chase travel partner. Meaning Chase Ultimate Rewards can be transferred directly to Southwest Rapid Rewards at a 1:1 point ratio. And for those of us who did not know the above fact… you do now! I have made this...
What a glorious morning! You know that feeling you get when you find that unexpected wadded up $20 bill in your pocket? Well for me, this morning went a little something like that – all thanks to American Express – as it seems a recent Delta airfare...
I was talking with a friend of mine last week and much to my delight, the conversation took a turn down a points and miles path. Oh, how I love talking points and miles! We started to discuss my friend’s upcoming trip to London, and specifically,...
I’ve seen London and I’ve seen France, and I’ve ordered room service from the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam in my underpants. Each place I travel produces new memories and fantastic stories to tell. My travel rewards points and frequent flyer miles are the currencies that make...
Let me begin today by saying that I am not a huge fan of buying points. I recognize that purchasing points under an airline or hotel “promotional points” sale may be a good deal for some travelers, but for me, I would much rather earn the...
When it comes to credit card rewards points, I prefer to transfer to travel partners in order to maximize value. If you have ever experienced Suites Class on Singapore Airlines, then you know why I am all about the transfer partners! This has been my strategy, but...
The Marriott-Starwood acquisition is complete and the loyalty program integration has begun! Members of both programs have the ability to link rewards accounts, match status, and transfer points (back-and-forth) between the two programs! The ability to transfer points between the two programs opens up a world...
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