Norwegian Air is entering the credit card market with a new product for U.S. consumers. Norwegian Reward Card Details + CashPoints Norwegian Air uses an award currency called CashPoints, which can be applied toward flight purchases, seat assignments, and...
US Bank Lets Me Down Again, and Again, and Again
I have had a mixed relationship with US Bank over the last few years but they have proven time and again, they are simply not a good partner in our banking relationship. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook...
Why Isn’t Cathay Pacific Leveraging US Credit Card Markets to Shore Up Losses?
Cathay Pacific has struggled financially prior to the disruptions in Hong Kong. Why doesn’t the airline turn to the US credit card market for liquidity? If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Cathay Pacific Has Been...
Banks Should Let You Switch Credit Card Products
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. ...
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 haven’t followed us...
Why The Hyatt Credit Card Free Night Always Pays Off
Each year I never know when or where I’ll use it, but I always end up extracting maximum value from it. I’m talking about the free anniversary night benefit on the World of Hyatt co-branded credit card from Chase....
Scammed: Citi American Airlines Credit Card
A reader recounted their story of how their Citi American Airlines Credit card fell victim to a fraud scam due to convenience features of Citi’s payment system. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today....
Beware: Flight Attendants Hawking Inferior Credit Card Offers
When flight attendants tell you they have an “amazing” credit card offer, be sure to double check how amazing it actually is… Last Saturday I flew from San Francisco to Burbank on United Express after connecting from Frankfurt on...
Do You Sign Your Credit Card?
I was reminded again last night that signing the back of your credit card remains a way of life in Europe. It was a dry Christmas in Southern Germany, but we finally were hit with snow and I took my...
I’ll Get The New Amex Gold Card, But Not Yet
There has been a lot of hoopla about the the new American Express Gold Card. Here are my thoughts on the new card. First, let’s review the benefits. On the spending side, you’ll see a nice return on purchases...
Chase Trades In A Rare Beauty For A Lemon
If Chase were in the car business, it would be guilty of swapping out a rare beauty for a lemon. My metaphor is meant to convey this: we just lost a great partner and its replacement is essentially useless...
What’s Wrong With Japanese Airline Credit Cards?
The US affinity credit card market is excellent for brands and for banks. Several offer excellent bonuses, yet the Japanese carriers are woefully inadequate and offer more points indirectly than directly. What’s wrong with them? If you haven’t followed...
