Preferred Problems (issues booking Preferred Hotels with points)
Preferred Hotels & Resorts is a collection of independent hotels around the world. For point collectors, there are two ways in which it's possible...
Hilton adds more SLH properties, Waldorf Astoria NYC reopening and what happens to points...
Hilton is adding more SLH properties, reservations open next week for newly-renovated Waldorf Astoria NYC and what happens to your credit card points if...
A prescient prediction, confirming suites online, the highest portal payouts and more
The timing of this week's coffee break episode couldn't have seemed much better-timed given the prediction that came true within a day or two....
Still loving Capital One Shopping, but with some caveats
If you have ignored previous coverage of the Capital One Shopping portal, you're missing out on some terrific shopping portal returns.
Capital One Shopping, the public...
Citibank to become exclusive issuer of American Airlines AAdvantage credit cards
American Airlines and Citi have announced a significant expansion of their credit card partnership. There's been scuttlebutt about this for several weeks and it's...
End of Year Checklist for 2024
Time is winding down to secure your elite status requirements, snag your Companion Pass, and to make the most of your credit card "coupon...
The sad state of Avianca LifeMiles mixed-cabin awards
Avianca LifeMiles has long been one of my favorite award programs. That's been because of the lack of surcharges, interesting award chart sweet spots,...
Many Preferred Hotels now bookable with points
When Citi added Preferred Hotels as a transfer partner at an incredible 1 to 4 transfer ratio (details here) our excitement was muted due...
The most expensive state to raise kids, Amex “up to” offers and is Delta...
Amex is playing coy with welcome offers, ranking the most expensive US states and cities to raise kids and Delta elite status might not...
The Mad Champion, great deals on top flights, gifts for frequent travelers and more...
If you're looking for top flight experiences, look no further than Greg's review of Etihad First Apartments to get you excited about a great...
Everything that was in Nick’s bag for Million Mile Madness
Our Million Mile Madness challenge is in the bag, but one question I got numerous times on social media was about what, specifically, was in...
How to find and book Etihad First Class Apartments
Etihad First Apartments is the name for Etihad’s amazing first class suites on their Airbus A380 aircraft. Each suite is like a little room...
Million Mile Madness Recap – and the winner is…
The madness is over.
When SAS EuroBonus launched a promotion to earn one million miles by flying 15 different SkyTeam airlines by the end of...
Two solid Ibis Styles stays, but limited love for Accor Live Limitless
During our recently-ended Million mile Madness challenge, I stayed at two different Ibis Styles properties: Ibis Styles Sepang KLIA and the Ibis Styles Ambassador...
