Chase Freedom 2020 Q2 categories: grocery stores, gym memberships, fitness clubs
The Chase Freedom 2020 Q2 categories in which you can earn 5% / 5x back have been announced and include grocery stores, gym memberships, and fitness...
Marriott response: Extended certs, upgrades, flexible cancellations
Marriott has updated its COVID-19 / coronavirus cancellation policies and made some really positive changes for members, making new and existing bookings more flexible...
(Big update: Delayed to 2021) Hyatt devaluation: peak & off-peak pricing in 2020
Update 3/13/20: Running With Miles has reported an awesome change of heart from Hyatt: they will delay the introduction of peak and off-peak pricing for award stays...
A second look at Amex Green vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve
The American Express® Green Card has been completely revamped. Previously it was a nearly useless $95 per year card. Now, at a $150 per...
IHG reduces elite status qualifications, extends Ambassador membership
For IHG enthusiasts who missed the detail in yesterday's post about coronavirus cancellation policy, note that IHG has reduced elite status qualification requirements for...
How I Made 2 Successful IHG Best Rate Guarantee Claims
A year or two ago I tried making a Best Rate Guarantee (BRG) claim with IHG but was unsuccessful. Following my recent successful BRG...
Park Hyatt Washington DC. Bottom line review.
The Park Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC is a Category 5 World of Hyatt property, which makes it a less appealing option for those...
Kimpton Seafire Grand Cayman. Bottom Line Review.
The Kimpton Seafire Resort in Grand Cayman is an IHG property. We stayed 3 nights using three separate uncapped IHG free night certificates (mine,...
$1K gift cards out of stock at some Simon Malls
We have received a few reports from readers about a few Simon Malls being out of stock of $1K Visa Gift Cards. I posted...
(Update: Now includes more dates) JetBlue: no cancellation fees for flights through 4/30 (or...
Update 3/11/20: JetBlue has expanded their change/cancellation fee waiver policy. Currently, all change and cancel fees for travel through 4/30/20 are waived, regardless of...
On my mind: Coronavirus, points and miles
Last weekend, I presented at the Travel & Adventure Show in Washington DC and Nick presented at FTU (Frequent Traveler University). Going into the...
(EXPIRED) Hyatt & American Airlines Offering Reciprocal Fast Tracks To Elite Status
Last year, Hyatt and American Airlines announced that they'd be launching a partnership that would allow reciprocal earning, status challenges and more. That partnership...
(Update: Now Valid On Flights Booked Before March 1) American Airlines Waiving Change Fees...
Update 3/10/2020: In addition to Delta and United, American Airlines has announced that they're extending their waived change fees to include flights that were...
[Update] Delta & United Announce Waived Change Fee Policies [Update: Now Includes Flights Purchased...
Update 3/10/2020: United has also expanded the waived change fees to include flights purchased on or before March 2 for travel from March 9...
