Hotel promotions represent a decent bonus on trips you already have planned. As the economy has gotten better, the promos have gotten worse (no surprise). But, they still represent solid value, especially when you consider these points are available to you for business you…
Pretty straightforward. The American Airlines AAdvantage shopping portal is offering a 1,000 mile bonus for spending $35 in the month of September. It seems to be a targeted offer from the way it’s worded but the handful of people I’ve spoken to all…
Southwest Rapid Rewards and Marriott are teaming up this month to offer bonus points on gift card purchases. Purchase link here. Buying gift cards at a discount (or earning bonus points) is a solid way to save on travel. I remember stocking up…
Are you an American Airlines AAdvantage member? How about a Business Extra member? Business Extra is a program American has had around for quite some time. 16 years, to be exact (more on that in a minute). Essentially, you apply for a Business Extra…
Hyatt purchased the Peabody Hotel in Orlando. I’ve stayed at the Peabody in Memphis, where they share the tradition with the Orlando property of the ducks in the lobby fountain. It’s a cool tradition they practice daily. The Peabody in Orlando is a massive…
You know the saying. If at first you don’t succeed….. That truly is the motto for approvals with Chase for credit cards. A few months ago Chase rolled out increased sign-up bonuses for the Chase Ink Bold and Ink Plus cards. I decided at…
I love New York. That sounds a bit kitschy, I know. But, I grew up there and never miss an opportunity to go back. We wanted to take the kids to a Yankees game at the new stadium, so a trip to Manhattan was…
It’s been a bit of back and forth between DOJ and American Airlines/US Airways in relation to the lawsuit DOJ filed to block their merger. The airlines wanted to start in November while the DOJ wanted to start the trial in February (but was…
The bankruptcy judge for American Airlines decided not to rule today on whether he would confirm the bankruptcy plan even with the DOJ suit still pending. He did say he’s leaning towards it. I can’t say I see a ton of benefit to the…
It’s been an interesting few weeks to follow the DOJ intervention into the merger between American Airlines and US Airways. I’ll admit to being surprised when maybe I shouldn’t have with DOJ weighing in. But, I don’t think I’m in the wrong when I…