It’s time for a new IHG credit card strategy
IHG has been in the news over the last week, incredibly making Rewards Club seem almost...exciting? First, they announced revamped perks on the Chase...
Got a Marriott Travel Package? You might not want to attach it.
Earlier this month, we reported on the fact that Marriott was ending the sale of travel packages as of 1/19/22. We then found out...
Bilt Mastercard greatly expands ability to pay rent with no fees and earn rewards
A primary focus of Bilt Mastercard's launch last year was its novel ability to earn rewards by paying rent, a welcome addition to the...
Awesome Times Square Award Pricing: 12k Points With Full Kitchen, Less Than 25k Points...
IHG's low dynamic pricing combined with their new award sale or 4th night free benefit is producing some excellent opportunities for NYC stays in...
Reminder: Amex Business Platinum Card Now Earns 1.5x In Several Categories (Includes Best Buy)
A few months ago American Express increased the annual fee on the Business Platinum card and added a number of new benefits. (See Business...
AAdvantage Loyalty Games Fail: There’s just no Future here.
It's been an exhilirating first month of the AA Loyalty Point Games. We've seen great opportunities with offers like Winc, Spot/Tango and Verizon that...
Hilton DisHonors: More Than 75% Of Hilton Properties Worldwide Don’t Have To Offer Upgrades
Did you know that the Hilton Honors terms and conditions state that more than three-quarters of their properties worldwide don't offer complimentary room upgrades...
No escape from Hyatt Residence Club resort fees (and no elite benefits)
Consider this a Public Service Announcement. I recently stayed on a paid rate at the Hyatt Residence Club Sedona, Piñon Pointe (review coming soon). ...
RIP to the big 15x Shop Small and restaurant bonus
If you read this morning's post about how I earned 581,000 Membership Rewards points buying a car, you may or may not have seen...
Delta extends expiration of eCredits through 2023
Delta airlines recently announced another extension to the expiration of tickets and vouchers. All eCredits from travel booked between the start of the pandemic...
Marriott Travel Packages discontinued as of 1/19/22
As reported by View from the Wing, Marriott is discontinuing its "Flight and Hotel Awards" (colloquially known as "Marriott Travel Packages") as of 1/19/22....
Amex Business Platinum Fee Going Up On 1/13/22: Save Yourself A Benjamin
Update 1/13/22: This change has been made and the fee is now $695.
A few months ago, American Express announced that the annual fee on...
Plaid Class Action Settlement: Submit Claim By 4/28/22
If you've used one or more of thousands of different apps in the last nine years, there's a good chance that you're eligible to...
Lap infant tip: save on a round trip when the child turns 2 with...
Gilbert Ott at God Save the Points published a great tip this week for parents with a young child who is about to age...
