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CHEAP Premium Economy Fares To Asia From Many US Cities!

August 26, 2018By Edward Pizzarello0 Comments

These are some really great cheap premium fares to Hong Kong and Beijing from a variety of US cities coast to coast. I would jump on these if you’re thinking about it. Remember you have 24 hours to cancel if you book one to get a full refund.

Hawaiian Airlines Improves Their Co-Branded Credit Card

July 10, 2018By Edward Pizzarello6 Comments

I’ve never been to Hawaii. Go ahead, ridicule me, tell me I’m nuts. But, a 10-hour flight from the East Coast in coach isn’t my idea of a great time. Lie-flat first class seats to Hawaii are tough to find for a family of 4. If Hawaii is on your list of places to go, the new Hawaiian Airlines Mastercard might be worth considering.

Everything You Want To Know About Citi Thank You Points Transfers!

July 7, 2018By Edward Pizzarello2 Comments

Everything you want to know about Citi Thank You points transfers. We take a deep dive into every airline transfer partner.

New World of Hyatt Credit Card More Rewarding!

June 28, 2018By Edward Pizzarello3 Comments

Hyatt and Chase are launching the new World of Hyatt credit card. Along with more bonus categories, there is an increased sign-up bonus and a path to earn elite status more quickly. There’s a lot to like here.

Chase Hyatt Visa Now Offering Savings For Everyday Spend

April 21, 2018By Edward Pizzarello2 Comments

The Chase Hyatt Visa is now offering savings for everyday spend on your credit card from merchants like Lowe’s, Harry’s Cinemark, Hello Fresh, Wayfair and more!

Earn A $30 Statement Credit On Your Hyatt Visa From Grocery & Drug Store Purchases!

February 1, 2018By Edward Pizzarello2 Comments

Hyatt will give you a $30 statement credit in the month of February if you do your grocery shopping on their credit card.

Starbucks Is Launching A Credit Card Next Month. Is That A Good Thing?

January 31, 2018By Edward Pizzarello0 Comments

I really do wonder if a Starbucks credit card will be worth adding to your wallet….

Don’t Forget. Earn Chase Sapphire Reserve Travel Credit When You Pay For Parking

January 27, 2018By Edward Pizzarello4 Comments

Have you figured out how to maximize your annual travel credits in 2018?

You Might Be Surprised To See Me Recommend A Credit Card That Doesn’t Earn Miles Or Points

January 6, 2018By Edward Pizzarello5 Comments

I’m a huge fan of miles and points (just in case you missed that theme around here). But, it’s not a perfect fit for everyone. I realized recently that I carry a card that doesn’t earn miles and points. And, I use it quite a bit.

Chuckle. Well Played, American Express….

December 30, 2017By Edward Pizzarello0 Comments

Odd things interest me. What can I say? This isn’t terribly significant, but I got a pretty good chuckle out of it.

Now Boarding: Charlie Barkowski, Running With Miles!

Charlie Barkowski from Running With Miles was my recent guest on the NowBoarding podcast. We talked travel, marathons, miles and travel technology\. Hope you enjoy the show!

Are You Onboard For Our Crazy Disney World Challenge?

Watch me do something crazy. Laugh, cajole, make fun of me. And, maybe, just maybe, give a few dollars to a great charity helping critically ill children and their families make great memories.

Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia. Our Kids’ Favorite Playground

Peggy’s Cove, located near Halifax Nova Scotia is a special place for our family. See the lighthouse, play on the rocks, eat a lobster. Stay a while.

New Episode! Hotels, Promos And Cards, Oh My!

The newest Miles To Go episode is hitting it hard on hotels! We start out the episode with Jen from Deals We Like. Instead of an “It’s a Big Deal” segment, she’s with us longer, enough time to cover 4 current hotel promos: Hilton Honors IHG Rewards Marriott Rewards World of Hyatt Then, I caught up with Tiffany Funk of One Mile at a Time. She and I took a run through a number of hotel credit cards. We tackled cards that earn you the most points, cards that earn […]

Frontier Airlines Lowers Change Fees. Yes, You Read That Right.

Frontier Airlines is lowering their change fees across the board. Effective immediately, the airline has eliminated change fees if you change your flight more than 90 days ahead of time. They’re also lowering fees for changes closer in. This is definitely a positive move.

I Flew Frontier, Saved $400 And Didn’t Die. My Frontier Airlines Review

Those low-cost carriers always have very appetizing fare sales. Who wouldn’t want to pay $20 to fly somewhere? But, what does $20 really buy you? I found out exactly what Frontier does (and doesn’t) offer customers on my first flight with them recently.

A Summary Of United Airlines Global Services Benefits

As travel has gotten more stressful the benefits of elite status are even more valuable. In some cases, what used to be free for everyone is now only free for those customers that fly most frequently. I value my American Airlines Executive Platinum status more highly than any status I’ve earned, including 1K service with United Airlines. However, Global Services is another matter. For those not aware, Global Services is an invitation-only status level that United bestows on their best customers. What defines a best customer? Well, United doesn’t list […]

Update: American Airlines Variable Choice Plus Pricing A Feature, Not A Bug

I have to admit, I was pretty pleased with the original announcement that American Airlines was creating bundled pricing that included change fees at a lower apparent cost. Things got a little better when American also announced they were expanding the timeframe you could request a same day change to your flight. And, then things started to get a bit screwy. It started with just one flight I couldn’t get to price right with Choice Plus as an add-on. But, then I did a bit more digging and found out […]

Is Foursquare Dead?

Venture Beat doesn’t think so, and I’m not 100% sure they’re wrong. But, before I discuss the article, a little background on why someone allergic to social media like me became a Foursquare nut. A few years ago, a company called TopGuest came up with this concept where you could earn airline miles and hotel points for checking in at various places on Foursquare. I can’t say I thought it was a terribly good business model, but they convinced a bunch of hotel chains to hand out miles for this. […]

How To Use New Metro Silver Line To Get Between Dulles and Reagan National Airports

People talk about how bad the traffic is in places like Los Angeles with plenty of adjectives. And, it is quite bad. But, the traffic in DC is what I refer to as “stealthy bad”. It doesn’t get the same press that LA traffic does, but a trip that normally takes an hour can easily turn into a 3-hour ordeal. With visiting dignitaries, protests and construction as variables, weather can also wreak havoc on a system that consistently backs up during rush hour. For those of us that live in […]