Welcome to the Frequent Miler Week In Review series. Every Saturday we recap what you might have missed from Frequent Miler during the week. Enjoy!
This Week From Frequent Miler
A case study of a 470,000 point application spree – Exploring the effect that an 8 card application spree has on a credit score.
You might as well register: 30% more miles from United’s partners – United is paying a bonus for earning miles through partners. There is a catch, but it is easily worked around.
More than double price for discounted AA first class? No ThankYou Citi. FlexPerks to the rescue. – Frustrations with Citi’s ThankYou search engine and how FlexPerks proved to be the better currency in this situation.
AA vs Delta Part 2: good upgrades, bad food, and in-flight ads – Comparing the two airlines head to head across a wide variety of categories. Who comes out on top?
Discover’s Deal of the Year: Still Waiting – The 10% cashback bonus has yet to post. It may take a little while longer.
A checklist for securing expedited security, hotel and car elite status, two $200 reimbursements, and more – A new resource describing all of the programs and benefits to sign up for with the Amex Platinum card.
Bet You Didn’t Know: The Citibank ThankYou Business Card – This card has seemingly gone away online, but you may be able to get a great bonus somewhere else!
Have a great evening!
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