Becoming undead and grabbing over 250,000 points
Thanks to a couple of overlapping promotions, I had the chance to earn over 250,000 Amex Membership Rewards points after adding 5 employee cards...
End of Year Checklist for 2021
With less than a month left in 2021, it's time to take care of those things you've been putting off! Personally, for example, I...
My most anticipated award flights
Yesterday, I posted my 10 most anticipated award stays. This was a list of the top 10 hotels and resorts in the world bookable...
My most anticipated award stays
I recently posted a list of my top 10 all-time favorite award redemptions. These were the truly memorable experiences that I've had thanks to...
Aeroplan Encourages Gaming: Ready Player 1?
This week, Air Canada introduced a new credit card to the U.S. market and it's surprisingly interesting! The card seems to be specifically designed...
A wild card enters the game: Chase’s Air Canada Aeroplan Card
Air Canada's new U.S. based credit card seems to be custom designed for The Games we Play. It offers high rewards for spend at...
My all time favorite award redemptions
I've been playing the points & miles game for over 10 years now. Throughout that time, this hobby has led me to many, many...
Finding and figuring your bonus Membership Rewards points
For the past few months, Amex has been throwing a points party to remember. Between the unbelievable Platinum card offer that's been available through...
Most luxurious flights to Europe, bookable with points
When flying from North America to Europe most carriers offer similar business class experiences. Most offer lie-flat seats and reasonably good food and drink...
Should we stop overlooking Spirit?
With cheap fares, a revamped elite program, more substantial snacks, and one of the most comfortable domestic premium cabin seats in the sky, Spirit...
(Expired) Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals and stacking opportunities [2021]
Many 2021 Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals have already gone live and many more will develop in the coming days. If you are...
X1 First Impressions: Fun, Rewarding, Scary
I recently successfully signed up for the X1 card. Regular readers may remember that this is the start-up card that has no annual fee...
I give up: Missing the welcome bonus for the first time (On Nick’s mind)
I give up; I am part of the way to a welcome bonus that I won't even try to finish earning. It's just not...
Delta vs. Spirit [On Greg’s Mind]
After many, many years of avoiding flying Spirit, I finally gave them a try last month. I was happily surprised by how pleasant the...
