(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...
You now have Marriott elite status. Here’s what to do next…
Thanks partially to the Marriott SPG merger, meaningful Marriott status (Gold or higher) is easy to get. Simply sign up for an Amex Platinum...
Is Necker Island really worth 1.2 million miles?
Yesterday, Condé Nast Traveler published "How One Guy Vacationed With Richard Branson...By Using Points." That guy was me. My wife and I enjoyed an...
5 things I hate about World of Hyatt
Last week Hyatt unveiled their new loyalty program slated to begin March 1 2017: World of Hyatt. Yesterday, I listed the "5 things I...
5 things I love about the World of Hyatt
Last week Hyatt unveiled their new loyalty program slated to begin March 1 2017: World of Hyatt. You've probably already read posts boohooing the...
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:...
Free luxury hotel club membership through October 31 (and $50 off bookings this weekend)
You've probably seen this advertised on other blogs, but in case you haven't, there's a new luxury hotel club that is offering free membership...
Bet You Didn’t Know: Two Quirks in the Hyatt Changeover That Might Be Mattress...
By Julian, author of Devil’s Advocate...
Yesterday's reveal of the new "World of Hyatt" elite status program lit up the points and miles community, with tons of speculation...
Here’s what Richard Branson thinks of our hobby
On my recent trip to Richard Branson's Necker Island (paid for with 1.2 million Virgin Atlantic miles), I was delighted to find that Richard...
Necker Island award price probably going up. Last call for 1.2 million miles.
UPDATE: Virgin Atlantic didn't increase the award price after all. Instead they added a requirement. You must now have Silver or Gold status with...
[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...
End of Year Delta Elite Status Grab
Every year around this time people ask about strategies for earning Delta elite status. What are the best ways to earn the final elite...
Top 5 reasons Necker Island may be worth 1.2 million miles
On my amazing Necker Island vacation, I had the opportunity to have lunch with Richard Branson. A reader asked if that was the highlight...
