RadPad Shutting Down Once Again From 1/15/21
It's déjà vu time because RadPad has once again advised that it's going to be shutting down operations.
RadPad had already shut down back in 2016 before restarting operations at some point later on. They...
Marriott devalues Homes & Villas point redemptions #Bonvoyed
In a master stroke of bad timing, Marriott has reduced the value of points when redeemed for Homes & Villas stays. Previously, points were worth 0.7 cents each for these stays, but now you'll...
Chase to issue Air Canada Mastercard credit cards to US-market
Chase, Air Canada, and Mastercard today announced that Chase will be the exclusive issuer of Air Canada Aeroplan credit cards in the US. Surprisingly (since most other Chase cards are Visa cards), these will...
Join Greg & Nick online Saturday at FTU Virtual Seminar
This Saturday, December 12, Nick and I will be presenting bantering at the first ever FTU (Frequent Traveler University) Virtual Seminar. Join us there!
Event Details
Saturday December 12, 2020
11:00AM to 4PM Eastern
Price:
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AA introduces Elite Choice Rewards for high level elites
American Airlines has announced that, starting in 2021, members who qualify for Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum elite status will earn the ability to choose perks they value most. Platinum Pro members, for example,...
United Also Permanently Removing International Change Fees, But With A Catch
Earlier today we reported that Delta would be permanently removing change fees on international flights originating from the US. That followed American Airlines leading the way of the big three airlines with that same...
Expiring Marriott Certificates & Travel Packages Have Now Been Extended Through August 2021
Back in October, Marriott announced that they'd be extending the expiration date of free night certificates to August 1, 2021 which were originally due to expire in 2020 or up to July 2021.
That announcement...
[Applies to awards too!] Delta Permanently Removing International Change Fees, Extending Existing Waiver
UPDATE 12/14/20: I finally got word back from a Delta spokesperson that this announcement applies not just to paid tickets, but to awards as well!
Where you lead, I will follow...
It used to be that...
Hawaii Movers & Shakas: Get Free Round Trip Flights To Work & Volunteer
If you're working remotely and want to have a change of scenery, Hawaii might want to pay to have you go work there.
A new initiative called Movers & Shakas has been launched to encourage...
A tool for catching the latest Cyber Monday deals
If you're having trouble keeping up with which deals are going on and are looking to hop on the hottest deals before they're gone, here's a quick tip if you've got a fast eye:...
(Update: Best Buy Added To Discover) Q4 2020: Quarterly Bonus Categories For 5% Cards
Update 11/25/20: Discover has added Best Buy as a category for purchases from November 25 to December 31, 2020. Although the other Discover 5% categories are online-only, Best Buy purchases are valid both online...
Bad news for Best Buy resellers
Bad news is out today on the resale front: likely both from the product resale and gift card resale angles. As GC Galore reported this morning, Best Buy is prohibiting paying with gift cards...
Wells Fargo Ending Instant-Issue Debit Cards, But There’s A Proactive Workaround
If you have a checking account with Wells Fargo and your debit card is lost or stolen, in the past you could go in-branch to obtain a temporary debit card as a replacement.
Travel With...
ANA extending points expiration via registration
Yesterday, we reported that Qantas Frequent Flyer is sending out emails to some members advising them of upcoming points expiration and the chance to extend points by clicking a link in the email. Apparently,...
