3 miles per dollar everywhere, uncapped
I’ve written many posts in the past about ways to earn 5 miles per dollar everywhere. The trick is to buy gift cards at stores like Staples or Office Depot and pay with a...
Why the Ritz Carlton card might be worth keeping… for some
The Ritz Carlton 140,000 point credit card offer is back. In exchange for a $395 annual fee, you’ll get 140,000 points after $3K spend in 3 months (details here). Ritz Carlton points are equivalent...
Easy miles for US Airways cardholders
If you’re a US Airways cardholder, you probably received an email like this one:
Many banks offer cardholders referral bonuses like these, but I think this one is worth calling out because it should be...
Here’s your ticket to Hertz Five Star status, without Delta or United status
UPDATE: As several readers pointed out, the original post was incorrect. Originally I wrote that you could get Hertz President’s Circle status using the methods described below. In reality, you will get Hertz Five...
Get a 40% bonus when transferring Amex Membership Rewards to British Airways
Valid through January 31, 2014: As reported by Miles4More, American Express is once again offering a great transfer bonus from their US Membership Rewards program to British Airways. Through January 31, Amex is offering...
30,000 miles to nowhere. Progress and plans.
Background: Currently, there’s a one time opportunity to get top tier AAdvantage elite status (Executive Platinum) by enrolling in and completing the US Airways Preferred Status Trial. For fun, I decided to go for...
30,000 miles to nowhere. Lessons learned so far.
Background: Currently, there’s a one time opportunity to get top tier AAdvantage elite status (Executive Platinum) by enrolling in and completing the US Airways Preferred Status Trial. For fun, I decided to go for...
Amazing deal for cheap two night stay
Orbitz is currently offering $100 off of a 2+ night stay when you pay with Visa Checkout. Miles to Memories has the details here. If you don’t yet belong to Orbitz Rewards, you...
Discounted United awards
Discounted awards are bookable now through December 31 for travel from January 12 – February 12: United Airlines is currently discounting several types of award flights: Business class awards to Europe and...
An analysis of the Virgin Atlantic 90K offer
Note: This is a slightly updated re-publish of a post from August, titled “Will the real Virgin Atlantic offer please stand up?” Bank of America recently re-introduced a signup offer for their Virgin...
New Amex Offer: Spend $200, get $25 at NewEgg. Save on American Airlines, Hyatt,...
Offer Valid 12/8/14 - 12/31/14 Enroll in this Amex Offer by linking your Amex card to your Twitter account (here) and Tweet #AmexNewegg. You may also find this offer when you log into your...
30 points per dollar, but I’m still waiting for more
A few weeks ago, I wrote “How to feed the hungry and fly for free.” In that post I showed how to donate 74 boxes of fruit or nuts from 1-800-Flowers to a food...
Virgin America elevate Fly Store offers double points for Amex gift cards
The Virgin America portal, the elevate Fly Store, is now offering double points for purchases of Amex gift cards. This offer is valid through December 21, 2014. Virgin America miles are worth...
30,000 miles to nowhere. Hacking companion mileage runs
Background: Currently, there’s a one time opportunity to get top tier AAdvantage elite status (Executive Platinum) by enrolling in and completing the US Airways Preferred Status Trial. For fun, I decided to go for...
