Biggest Sign-Up Bonus For The SPG Amex is Back
Who knows if the SPG Amex will be around next year, given the merger between Marriott and Starwood. If you don’t have these cards now, it’s time to consider them.
Elite Status
My 2017 Airline Loyalty Decisions (A Bit Late)
Wondering where I decided to focus my airline spending in 2017? Here’s the rationale for my decisions in the new world of airline loyalty programs.
Talking Travel On TV: Why Alaska Airlines Deserves A Look
I got a chance to be on TV twice last week. We covered holiday travel, the future of loyalty programs and how Alaska Airlines might be the right airline loyalty program for you.
I’m Home “For The Rest Of The Year”
It’s so easy to say if you’re a business traveler. But, in a world where your job requires you to travel, is the end of the year that much different than the beginning?
Change Is Here. It’s Real. And, It Sucks.
What do you expect from elite status as a business traveler? I know what to expect and I’m even surprised once in a while.
American Airlines Offering Status Purchase Options For 2017
American Airlines appears to be back in the business of selling elite status again this year. Elite members who haven’t reached their qualification goals for 2017 will likely have the opportunity to buy their status for next year under certain conditions.
The Best Mileage Offer For A Short Car Rental Right Now
Take advantage of bonus mileage opportunities when they present themselves. This is the offer I’ll be using for all my short-term rentals through the end of 2016.
American Is Now Selling Cheap Upgrades To Everyone. What’s Next?
My father traveled quite a bit when I was younger. It was a fundamental part of his job, something he couldn’t avoid. It lead to some pretty cool family vacations, so we learned to deal with him being gone now and then.
He spent a bunch of time flying on TWA, and then American Airlines after AA acquired TWA out of bankruptcy. He had colleagues that traveled a lot more than him and received luxurious gifts like luggage and crystal for hitting milestones in the amount of flying they did with the various airlines.
Back then, my father recalls getting upgrades on virtually every TWA flight he flew, regardless of the destination. He can also remember when he transitioned to American Airlines that he would receive upgrades on flights to London even as a Gold member purchasing coach tickets.
American Airlines Keeps Two Credit Card Providers. Why That’s Good For You
American Airlines has a new agreement with the banks that issue their co-branded credit cards. Here’s why that’s good for customers.
American Airlines Rolling Out a Bunch Of (Semi) Expected Changes
We were expecting revenue-based earning to be announced by American Airlines at some point. It looks like we are getting a lot more announcements today than just that.