I have more than my fair share of credit cards, a hazard of the miles and points game. As I mature in this hobby, I have found that some banks don’t let customers switch credit card products but should. ...
Why Rental Car Companies Hate Debit Cards
If you’ve ever approached a rental car counter with a debit card in hand, you’ll know it can get ugly fast. But there are very good reasons why debit cards are poison for rental car companies. If you are...
By Any Other Name: Southwest’s Seating Charge
Southwest Airlines is not big on fees, they include everything – or that’s what they want you to believe. But isn’t a rose by any other name still a seating charge? I think that’s how it goes… If you...
Maximizing Reward Days From National Car Rental
National Rental Car offers Reward Days for their loyal customers with free rentals with almost every car category available. Sometimes, however, downgrading your rental on arrival is the best way to ensure exactly what you want. If you are...
Founders Card: American Express Platinum With Fraction of Benefits
The Founders Card is a membership card popular with some travelers and is often touted by other bloggers and travel sites. It was time to find out if Founders, American Express Cards are comparable. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
Contrary to American Airlines Own PR, They Do Penalize Workers Individually
American Airlines Public Relations contacted me to correct a previous article stating that the carrier was not going after employees directly. Now, there are two examples that this isn’t the case. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Some Southwest Airlines Customers Blind To Shortcomings
This should be a fun comments section… Any time I write about Southwest, I am inundated with customers who defend their brand. But many are factually incorrect. Is it that they are misinformed or simply unaware of how Southwest...
Is Buying United PQMs for Status Crazy?
When I logged into my United account this week, I found a familiar pitch – buying premier qualifying miles for status re-qualification. Are these purchases a good idea or crazy? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
CEO Doug Parker Should Fix American Airlines, Not the Market
Following yet another co-operative op-ed, CEO Doug Parker of American Airlines had time to meet with President Trump this week to discuss Middle East airlines infringing on competition. He should fix his own airline first, not the competitive market....
Disney Airline Coming, Best or Worst Idea?
***Disney has since denied any plans to start an airline, however, I am keeping this post active because the ideas explored (should they start an airline) remain valid if they were to start an airline. In the introduction, I...
Health Care Traveling Challenges Despite Insurance
Though I have full health care coverage, I had an issue while away from home and I experienced a little glimpse of the nightmare that health care can be while traveling. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Amazon Prime Day Picks: Business Travelers
I travel for work nearly every week and Amazon Prime Day is like my own personal Christmas in July. Here are my picks for business travelers. You will need an Amazon Prime Account to shop the deals, but if you...
American Airlines Mechanics May Now Be Fined For Declining Overtime
I have covered the struggle American has had with their mechanics and flight attendants for some time. American Airlines secured a new order from a judge this week that could make American Airlines flights less safe, however. If you...
Southwest Exclusion of OTAs Costs Business Too
Southwest Airlines is the only scheduled US carrier that does not make its flights available via online travel agencies (OTAs) such as Expedia or Orbitz. They save money on fees, don’t have to compete side-by-side with all of the...
American Airlines Suing Mechanics Isn’t Helpful
American Airlines, in a contract dispute with their mechanics that has lasted years, has decided not only to sue mechanics for a work slowdown but is seeking penalties in a judgment from the courts. But that’s not helping contract...
Toronto Raptors Star Takes Free Jet (Like Drake) To Los Angeles
Toronto’s hero of the NBA Finals, Kawhi Leonard, didn’t just get the keys to the city, he got a free jet deal from Cargojet akin to Toronto rapper, Drake. Just weeks later, the hero of “the six” moved to...
Affordable Vacation Homes From Amazon Prime?
It feels like Amazon Prime delivers just about everything these days including tiny home kits. When paired with surprisingly reasonably-priced vacation property, owning a vacation home is more affordable than I would have thought. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
Banks May Force United, Others To Change Loyalty Programs
Airlines are dependent on banks to buy award miles with exclusive credit card deals but at least one relationship (Chase and United Airlines) is struggling. Could this be the moment that airlines reverse course? If you are considering booking travel or signing...
Toronto Raptors Player Gets Drake’s Free Jet Deal
The Canadian rapper, Drake, announced that he had secured a 767 for his personal flying. The deal was likely not as advertised to the public and media’s dismay. Now, Toronto Raptors small forward Kawhi Leonard has one too. If...
Should You Be Worried About Your LifeMiles? They Don’t Think So
LifeMiles, the loyalty program from Colombian carrier, Avianca issued an email this week to reassure members that their miles are safe. But are your LifeMiles safe? I’m not so sure and, clearly, neither is Avianca. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
