3 tricks for viewing the Air France / KLM Flying Blue award calendar
Air France / KLM Flying Blue miles are super easy to get. You can transfer 1 to 1 from any major transferable points currency: Amex, Chase, Citi, Capital One, Bilt, or even Wells Fargo....
Podcast: Which hotel program is most rewarding for paid stays? | Coffee Break Ep23...
We know occasionally you may have to actually pay for a hotel night (instead of using your points and free night certificates.) In this episode we'll dissect how to even go about deciphering how rewarding...
My big bet on Hawaiian Alaska Mileage Plan
On last week's podcast, Nick and I discussed Alaska Airlines' pending Hawaiian Airlines purchase. Following the Department of Justice's lack of objection, the merger seems increasingly likely. Further, Alaska Airlines has stated that they...
Best ways to get to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific using miles...
Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific are bucket-list destinations for many travelers, in no small part due to the travel time and the cost of getting there. Because of that, it makes sense...
A United Airlines Mileage Massacre, a new Citi Strata card and Pepper’s problems with...
Stephen Pepper has some serious reservations about Pepper (the app), Citi files another Strata card trademark and United "massacres" parts of its award chart. All that and more in this week's Saturday Selection, our...
Are we ready for this merger? Deciphering what the Hawaiian/Alaskan merger means and more...
Last week the DOJ indicated that the Alaska / Hawaiian merger has a green light to move forward. What does that mean in the long term (and what does it mean in the short...
IHG One Rewards Complete Guide
IHG One Rewards is the loyalty program of the InterContinental Hotels Group. This program encompasses brands from long-term-stay value-options like Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites to mid-tier properties like Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza...
Lux Belle Mare (Mr. & Mrs. Smith): Bottom Line Review
When I checked in to LUX* Belle Mare in Mauritius, I had no intention to write a review. I booked this stay through Hotels.com using gift cards I redeemed from Capital One Shopping (stacked...
Which hotel award search tool is best?
For those with hotel points and free night certificates across multiple hotel programs, finding the best places to use your points and free nights can be a pain. It can be especially hard when...
Hyatt Milestone chasing: should we all mattress run to Globalist status?
Last week, Greg published a really thought-provoking post about earning Hyatt elite nights and milestone rewards through spend (See: Hyatt Milestone Spending. What’s my X?). As I read the post, I found my thoughts...
Does that Amex to Hawaiian transfer bonus make sense now that the Alaska merger...
Hawaiian miles can be valuable in certain very specific situations. For example, miles can be used to upgrade Hawaiian Airlines flights between the U.S. mainland and Hawaii for 25,000 to 50,000 miles one-way. Or...
Guide to Ultra-Premium Credit Card Travel Protections
Ultra-Premium credit cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve and American Express Platinum have annual fees that commonly exceed $500/year. Despite those hefty costs of ownership, these types of cards can be very popular in...
My World of Hyatt wishlist. Make a good thing even better
World of Hyatt is my favorite hotel loyalty program. Hyatt's program offers published award charts, great value for their points, multiple ways to achieve suite upgrades, best-in-class top-tier elite benefits, and many options for...
Best Uses of Avianca LifeMiles
Avianca LifeMiles is one of our favorite airline programs because of its combination of unique sweet spots, the ability to manipulate awards to pay fewer miles than the rates listed on the published award...
