Deals We Like has a timely reminder for those folks with the American Express Platinum card. You only have a few more days to request complimentary Gold status with Hilton HHonors. With the recent announcement that American Airlines Admirals Club access is going away…
I don’t spend a lot of time churning cards for points, certainly not as much as some folks do. I certainly don’t consider myself an expert on the subject, though I have dabbled a bit with American Express Bluebird. You used to be able…
American Express and Amazon are teaming up to give AMEX cardholders an early Christmas present (or, insert name of your preferred holiday here). Spend $75 at Amazon on your synced AMEX card and you’ll receive a $25 statement credit. You need to sync an…
Thanks to Mommy Points for pointing out the recent announcement regarding transfer bonuses from American Express Membership Rewards to British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. I don’t currently carry an American Express card that earns Membership Rewards points. I did for a long time but…
Reminder that voting closes tomorrow in my favorite picture airline ticket giveaway. I’ve had a Starwood Preferred Amex for a long time. It’s one of my favorite award cards because Starpoints transfer to airlines very easily and Starwood also has a host of great…
There’s been a lot written by travel bloggers about buying gift cards at office supply stores to earn lots of points. I’ve been involved with it for a while myself, though not to the extreme of some. I know I’m supposed to get a…
I wrote earlier about the Daily Getaways deal Hyatt has on sale today. The deal goes on sale at 1pm EDT today and I’m sure it will sell out almost immediately, so if you’re thinking about this one make sure you’re ready at 1pm….
For those that aren’t familiar, Daily Getaways are a month-long list of opportunities to score great deals on travel, sponsored by American Express and the US Travel Association. I tried to jump in on one offer last year but showed up 4 minutes after…
Courtesy of View From The Wing, Chase Sapphire has announced a nifty new benefit. On the first Friday of each month all dining charges earn 3 points per dollar instead of the normal 2. While there are periodic promos for more miles/points when you…
Delta isn’t one of the programs I keep a close eye on, but a 45,000 mile bonus always perks up my ears. CreditCards.com has the offer through their CardMatch service. The nuts and bolts are you’ll earn 25,000 miles after your first purchase and…