United Airlines raised their credit card fees, added some coupons, and removed a benefit. This is their fix for a credit card relationship that lags all competitors? If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed...
Good Credit Surcharge For Travel Reward Credit Cards?
Starting May 1st, 2023 those with good credit will pay a 1% fee on new mortgages while those with poor credit will receive a 1.75% discount – will this spread to credit cards too? If you are considering booking...
Southwest Companion Pass Still Easy Through Credit Card For Two More Days
The best deal for US travelers is still the Southwest Airlines Companion Pass. For just two more days (through December 7th, 2021) it remains easy to achieve. This is the only travel credit card my wife has applied for...
Norwegian Air Launches New Credit Card For U.S. Customers
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...
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 are considering booking travel or signing...
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....
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 are considering...
Three Reasons I’ll Upgrade To The World of Hyatt Visa Credit Card
The new World of Hyatt Visa Credit Card from Chase is worth the upgrade for most, but not everyone. The new card offers the following benefits: 4 points per $1 spent with your card at Hyatt hotels includes most...
Price Protection: Chase Misstep, Citi Steps Up
Chase recently rescinded their Price Protection benefit for their most popular cards, Citi made changes to their Price Rewind program as well. But where Chase removed the benefit entirely, Citi adjusted it but kept it in place. Chase’s misstep...
Southwest Companion Pass Is On The Way
My husband has held the Southwest Airlines Companion Pass before and we missed it once it expired. When the opportunity came up to get it again early in the year, I jumped at the chance. Previous Experience A few...
WalletHub Saves Me From Credit Disaster
I subscribe to many credit tracking apps, most of which are free but none have been as responsive as WalletHub. Both credit card issuers and consumers make genuine mistakes but just because it may have been an error, doesn’t...
Chase’s 5/24 Rule: Unsubstantiated Gossip, Facts, and the State of Travel Blogging – But Hurry!
A few disclaimers before we get started If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Richard Kerr of ThePointsGuy.com (a BankRate website [credit...
