When I took advantage of a 100,000 point sign-up offer to obtain an American Express Platinum Card last year, I planned to collect the sign-up bonus, use it for a year, take advantage of the $200 in airline credit...
How to Expedite US Airways Mileage Transfers with Points.com
Many of you are taking advantage of US Airways’ 100% bonus on Shared Dividend Miles this week and I have encouraged many of my clients to do the same. Transfers from account to account are typically instant, but can...
Cyber Monday Specials at Marriott: Up to 30% Off
Marriott’s relationship with United Airlines has made me a Marriott customer once again and so today’s Cyber Monday 30% off promotion caught my attention. Bottom line–there are actually some very attractive deals with this one-day promotion. A few properties...
100% Bonus on Shared Miles Returns to US Airways on Monday!
While buying US Airways Dividend Miles with a 100% bonus is a lucrative offer when available, the best deal for those with points already in their account is US Airways’ 100% bonus on shared miles, since transferring miles from...
US Airways 100% Bonus on Shared Miles is Back!
Last week I highlighted the benefits of US Airways’ frequent 100% bonus on purchased miles promotion and predicted it would be back this month. Instead, US Airways has announced an even better promotion! Through October 15, 2013 US Airways...
Last Call for 30K Starpoints Bonus from Starwood American Express Card
UPDATE: Offer now expired. Today is the final day to take advantage of the enhanced sign-up bonus on the Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card and Business Card from American Express. Starwood points are great for booking Starwood hotel properties, but they are also a...
Last Day for 100% Bonus on Purchased US Airways Miles
Update: Offer Expired. US Airways has been good about offering a 100% bonus on purchased Dividend Miles every second or third month for the last two years, but today is the last day for the current promotion. Buy 10,000-19,000...
Limited Starwood American Express Sign-Up Bonus
UPDATE: Offer now expired. Through Labor Day 2013, Starwood was offering an enhanced sign-up bonus on its Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card and Business Card from American Express. Starwood points are great for booking Starwood hotel properties, but they are also...
Air France-KLM Flying Blue Promo Awards: 50% Off Business Class through August
I’ve griped about the inept call center and arcane policies of Flying Blue, the loyalty program of Air France-KLM, but I’ve been booking a lot of clients on Air France and KLM flights this month and want to make...
The Secret to Obtaining SWISS First Class Award Space
Booking first class award space on Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has become much, much more difficult over the last 18 months. SWISS was once fairly generous–you could book months in advance and award space was generally decent: with...
US Airways Barclays MasterCard Credit Card (40,000 Mile Offer)
I trust many of you are taking advantage of the special Chase INK promotion this week, offering up to a 60,000 point sign-up bonus after $5,000 in spending rather than the regular 50,000 point offer. That deal expires tomorrow...
Last Day to Order FREE Bluebird Checks from American Express
For several months American Express has offered Bluebird account holders either 50 or 100 free paper checks that can be used to make routine payments and even pay credit card bills . Today is the last day of the...
San Diego – Atlanta Mileage Run on United – 6798 miles for $180
For the seasoned mileage runner or leisure traveler, United has had some killer deals out of San Diego this year and today’s Atlanta – San Diego r/t for $169+ takes the cake. Heck, even business travelers may wish to...
50,000 Point Sign Up Offer for American Express Business Gold Rewards Card
UPDATE: Offer has expired. The American Express 50,000 point sign-up bonus with no annual fee during the first year has returned from hiatus. Earn three points per dollar on airfare and double points on gas purchases (in the USA)....
Venezuela Currency Devaluation = Good Flight Deals?
The Venezuelan government announced today that it would be devaluing its currency once again, moving the fixed rate against the dollar from 4.30 to 6.30 bolivars. This move will push the dollar up 46.5% against the bolivar and is...
Great Fares to Istanbul on Turkish, Delta and United Airlines (under $400!)
Quite frankly, I have no idea how Turkish Airlines makes any money. The carrier constantly runs fares sales to destinations around the world, including to a number of U.S. cities, at price levels that bely rationality and prevailing market...
American Express Platinum Card: 100,000 Membership Rewards Sign-Up Bonus
Update: Offer expired. Per Ben, sign up for the American Express Platinum Card and receive 100,000 Membership Rewards points when you spend $3,000 in three months. UPDATE: Noon ET — deal is dead. Congrats to all got in on...
Small Business Saturday is Today – Save $25 with AMEX
For the third year in a row, American Express is supporting small businesses across America today by offering a $25 account statement when you spend at least $25 at a small business today using your AMEX card. Enrollment is...
Free Gogo Inflight Internet Giveaway
Tech Trebuchet points out Gogo is upgrading its inflight internet capacity with plans to triple its maximum speed. That’s good news for the traveler and here’s better news–I am giving away a handful of free Gogo inflight wifi passes...
Earn Five Miles Per Dollar on Everyday Purchases
There’s always a tendency to hold back on the very best deals in hopes that they will last a little longer, but I cannot help but to share with you a tremendous way to earn five (5) Chase Ultimate...
