12 things you need to know about Marriott Travel Packages
Now that we have until March 31st to convert hotel points into Companion Pass qualifying Southwest points, I expect that readers will have more...
(EXPIRED) 4 shortcuts to the Southwest Companion Pass that still work
If you want to be free to fly around the country (and slightly beyond), with a friend, the best deal around is the Southwest...
Southwest kills best option for earning Companion Pass [Update: Death delayed until April 1!]
UPDATE: Points transferred from hotel & car rental programs, and from Diners Club, WILL count towards the Companion Pass through March 31 2017.
While I...
Bet You Didn’t Know: Updates on Bulk Fares, Amex Due Dates, and more
By Julian, author of Devil’s Advocate...
For those who may have missed the announcement earlier this week at Travel Codex, this will be my final "Bet...
(EXPIRED) Pushing the envelope on earning Delta elite status through spend
Delta is the only major airline that makes it possible to achieve top tier status through credit card spend alone. It's not easy to...
Bet You Didn’t Know: Cracking the Bulk Fare Code! How to Tell When a...
By Julian, author of Devil’s Advocate...
A few weeks ago I shared how the bank rewards programs, such as Chase's Ultimate Rewards and Amex's Membership Rewards, were...
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club devalues miles, adds features
Virgin Atlantic's Flying Club has announced huge changes effective November 13th 2016. Here's a summary of the changes:
Earning miles on Virgin Atlantic flights:...
[Expired] Under $400 round trip to Europe (Amsterdam, Milan, Rome, Paris…)!
Via The Fare Deal Alert, Star Alliance round-trip flights to Europe are available for as low as $364 round-trip when originating in Delta hubs...
Necker Island Day 1
Background: Necker Island is Sir Richard Branson's home and favorite hideaway situated in the British Virgin Islands, a stunning and unspoiled area of the...
Buy miles, get a date (76 miles per dollar)
While I'm not personally looking to buy miles or get a date, this deal may interest some readers who want one or the other,...
Days away from Necker Island
In April, 2015, I decided that it would be cool to use miles to book a week on Sir Richard Branson’s private Island. Virgin...
Delta discounted awards to Tokyo, plus ice cream & slippers
Through October 13th, Delta is offering discounted awards to Tokyo for flights when you fly between October 29 and December 7, 2016.
Offer Details
New service...
Amex 50% bonus is a (minor) game changer . Here’s why… [Expired Offer]
UPDATE: terms for the Business Platinum card's pay with points rebate have changed since this post was written.
Starting today, October 6th 2016, Cardholders of...
Amex Platinum 5X airfare. Is this their response to the Sapphire Reserve?
Today Amex has confirmed that they will be adding a new benefit on Thursday (yes, this Thursday) to their personal Platinum cards: 5 points...
