Nick Reyes
Nick Reyes is a (fairly) regular guy with an animalistic passion for maximizing the value of miles and money to travel the world in comfort and style. There is little in life that he loves more than finding a fantastic deal and helping you shop smarter & harder to achieve your travel dreams.
Turkish Airlines status match (get 1-2 years of Star Alliance Gold with very reasonable...
In my post about my 2024 elite status plans, I noted that I intend (hope?) to get Star Alliance Gold status by matching my American Airlines Platinum Pro status to Turkish Miles & Smiles...
American Airlines AAdvantage Complete Guide
American Airlines AAdvantage Overview
American Airlines AAdvantage is the loyalty program for American Airlines. Given American's extensive reach within the United Sates and abroad, they are the loyalty program of choice for many folks (including...
Alaska Personal Visa now offering 70,000 miles after $3K in purchases
The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature card is now available with a welcome bonus of 70,000 miles after $3,000 in purchases in the first 3 months. While I am a little hesitant to collect Alaska...
Resorts World Las Vegas / Conrad Las Vegas review (Nick’s new favorite Vegas property)
My wife and I recently took advantage of one of the benefits of our Ocean Prime status and spent a few nights at the Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World. This was our second...
No Marriott match to MGM, but elite nights live on: MGM / Marriott partnership...
Today, Marriott has announced the details of its coming partnership with MGM Rewards in Las Vegas. Unfortunately, there's a lot of disappointing news in that there will not be a reciprocal status match for...
(EXPIRED) 5-10% back at Southwest Airlines w/ new targeted Chase Offers
There are new targeted Chase Offers out this week on some Chase cards that are good for 5-10% back on a single Southwest Airlines purchase of $50 or more through 2/29/24. We've seen these...
(EXPIRED) Dell 15x (Accessories & Monitors), IHG 9x, more at Rakuten
Shopping portal Rakuten is currently offering some excellent increased payouts for purchases at Dell (which includes 15% back or 15 Membership Rewards points per dollar spent), IHG hotels, and numerous other retailers. Rates may...
Shortcuts to airline elite status
Want to rile up frequent flyers who earn elite status the old fashioned way? Let's talk all about shortcuts to airline elite status. Whether you're starting from scratch and need to generate elite status...
Marriott Bonvoy Complete Guide
Marriott's rewards program, named "Marriott Bonvoy," in my opinion offers better than average rewards for paid stays, a fair elite program, a huge selection of hotels that run from very low end to ultra-luxury,...
What’s in Nick’s Wallet? 2024 Edition
Yesterday, Greg wrote a post about what's in his wallet. I didn't initially intend to write my own version of this right away, but I couldn't help but enjoy the contrast: while Greg says...
Chase Ink 90K offers now available online (only one more week)
Update 1/11/24: Chase has confirmed that the 90k welcome offers on the Ink Business Cash and Ink Business Unlimited cards will be ending on January 18th, 2024 at 9am EST. The referral offer has...
Nick’s 2024 elite status plans
In 2024, I intend to enjoy some of my elite statuses. I don't anticipate chasing after qualifying for many statuses this year, but I do have a few tricks up my sleeve and angles...
New United status match challenge for 2024
United Airlines is out with a new status match opportunity for 2024 whereby you can get status with another airline matched to United Mileage Plus status temporarily. Then, after meeting a set of reduced...
(EXPIRED) American AAdvantage eShopping & United Mileage Plus Shopping portal promos
There are new airline shopping portal promotions out today from American Airlines AAdvantage eShopping and United Mileage Plus shopping. While these portal bonuses are relatively small, it's always worth knowing about these so you...
