Earn elite status: AA vs Delta vs United
Now that Delta has moved to a single metric for earning elite status (see: Delta’s 2024 elite program - it ain’t pretty), it's interesting to compare the requirements for earning elite status among the...
Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa: Bottom Line Review
Last Spring, my wife and I were able to take a lovely two-week road-trip in Jordan during Ramadan. After traipsing around the country, we wanted to spend a couple of days relaxing by the...
A new Hyatt Premium Card, Delta makes everyone angry and skipping TSA Precheck for...
Hyatt exploring a new premium card, trying out Chase's premium card rental insurance and did Delta go too far with their recent program changes? All that and more in this week's Saturday Selection, our...
Delta breaks up with its loyal customers. It’s not you, it’s Delta
Delta doesn't want your undying devotion, they just want your dollars. Or perhaps it would be more accurate to say that Delta has redesigned its program to focus on rewarding those who spend the...
Delta got you down? Don’t sleep on American’s easy elite status
I've never been one to chase airline elite status, but with yesterday's Delta Medallion Massacre, I can't help but see the real winner: American Airlines AAdvantage. While I can concede that the on-board experience...
Delta announces big Sky Club access changes for 2024 and beyond
In an effort to curb overcrowding, Delta has announced big changes to how Sky Clubs will be accessed by credit cardholders. Flying Basic Economy? You're not getting into the club. Do you currently get...
Delta’s 2024 elite program: it ain’t pretty
Delta has officially released the news about changes to their elite program for 2024 and beyond. Yikes. As I predicted, they're settling on a single metric for earning elite status: MQDs (Medallion Qualifying Dollars). ...
Turkish Star Alliance awards online once again! Book United to Hawaii for 7500 miles...
In 2019, we broke the news on the Turkish Miles & Smiles sweet spot for domestic Star Alliance flights with the revelation that it was possible to book domestic flights on United, including to...
A “cheap” day at Miraval with Day Spa Packages
Miraval is a brand of wellness resort that falls under the World of Hyatt umbrella, though stays at Miraval properties are unlike other Hyatt award stays in that cost far more than a typical...
A new Marriott sweet spot: Danang Marriott Resort & Spa, Non Nuoc Beach Villas
While looking at accommodation options for our 20th anniversary next year I came across an awesome-looking new Marriott property that promises to be a great new sweet spot in the Bonvoy program thanks to...
Greg’s point earning strategy
Shortly after Nick and I recorded our latest podcast, Citi’s awesome rewards program, it occurred to me that I should have explained how Citi's card line-up fits into my overall point earning strategy. At...
Bilt outsmarts Curve’s “Everyday is Rent Day” trick
The last time I made significant updates to my Curve Card review, an amazing trick dawned on me. The Curve Card, which passes along charges to any number of other credit cards you have,...
Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card Review (2023)
The Capital One Venture X card was Capital One's first entrance into the world of "ultra-premium" cards and created quite a splash when it was launched in late-2021. At the time, the combination of...
Big changes coming to Delta SkyMiles, how to get free United flights and new...
Big changes are coming next week to Delta SkyMiles, a rarely-discussed perk that can get you free flights on United and Citi's new cards are rumored (again) to be coming soon. All that and...
