9 awesome credit card perks you might not know about
Many credit cards have terrific perks that make them worth keeping despite their annual fees. A couple of examples that come to mind are...
Buying flights: Extreme Stacking savings and rewards
When you decide to pay for a fight rather than redeeming miles, it’s possible to increase rewards by stacking deals:
Discount gift cards (sometimes)
Credit card...
Delta business class to Europe this summer: Great award availability AND on sale
About an hour ago we published a Quick Deal about a Delta business class award sale: Delta Business Class Award Sale to Europe: Up...
Convert 80,000 Marriott points into 100,000 Alaska miles (1.3% guaranteed)
In case there was any doubt, let me be clear from the start: 99% of this post is wishful thinking…
Given that Chase is currently...
[EXPIRED] US to New Zealand for $210 round trip!
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There is currently an unbelievable deal on round trip flights from LA and San Francisco to Auckland, New Zealand. Flights on...
The 2X everywhere Alaska Mileage Plan card?
In the recent post, “How to play the Alaska / Virgin America deal,” I argued that the impending Alaska Airlines / Virgin America merger...
Top 10 shortcuts to earning SPG points
Less than two weeks ago, in the post “Top 7 shortcuts to earning Alaska Mileage Plan miles,” I asserted that Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan...
How to play the Alaska / Virgin America deal
It’s official. Alaska Airlines is buying Virgin America. And, the question on my mind, of course, is how can we make the most of...
Destination Cape Town, Multi-Stop Routes (outbound booked!)
In several prior posts, I mentioned my desire to book business class award flights to Cape Town, South Africa, for my family of three. ...
Top 7 shortcuts to earning Alaska Mileage Plan miles
Following many airline program devaluations and rule changes, Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan miles may be the most valuable airline miles remaining. Here are a...
Destination Cape Town. My one stop options.
In a few prior posts, I mentioned my desire to book business class award flights to Cape Town, South Africa, for my family of...
The best award price finder. Case study part 2. Other key info
I started off this series with a simple goal: I want to book business class award flights to South Africa for my family of...
The best award price finder. Case study part 1B (added Milez.biz).
This morning I published my first comparison of tools designed to help people find the programs that let you book awards for the least...
The best award price finder. Case study part 1.
I’d like to book a business class award flight to South Africa. I have miles saved up in a number of programs including AA,...
