Update: A lot of data points show that his status challenge promo is now dead. If you call in now, you will be told that this promo is targeted and you should ask the travel department in your company. Many people have already registered the status challenge promo, and we don’t know yet whether Hyatt will cancel there eligibility. Hyatt…
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Marriott Travel Packages is the best way to redeem your SPG/Marriott points. In this post, I will introduce how to make the best out of SPG/Marriott through Marriott Travel Packages. ContentsWhy choose the Marriott Travel Packages?What are Marriott Travel Packages?How to Redeem1. Conversion ratio2. Cancel the hotel portion and get some point back3. Which airline I should select4. Step-by-step guide of…
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Contents1. Introduction2. United MileagePlus Elite Status3. How do I earn miles?3.1. Paid flights on United or one of their partners3.2. Credit CardsUnited Credit CardsChase Credit CardsWhich card should I choose?3.3. Shopping3.4. Dining3.5. MileagePlus X (MPX)4. How to book award flights4.1. Award Chart4.2. Booking4.3. Saver Awards vs Standard Awards4.4. Booking Tips5. Miscellaneous5.1. No fuel surcharges5.2. Mileage expiration 1. Introduction United Airlines…
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ContentsIntroductionBackgroundAMEX OffersMerchant Gift Card DealsStacking Deals Introduction With good timing and a little bit of planning, I was able to stack multiple deals to get 33% in savings off retail for the custom engagement ring of my fiance’s dreams. Keep reading if you want to learn how! Background In late 2016, I started shopping for an engagement ring. It took…
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In October 2016, Delta opened a new Sky Club in Terminal A of SeaTac International Airport to complement the existing, smaller Sky Club at the South Satellite terminal. Though normally an Alaska loyalist, I took advantage of a recent opportunity to fly Delta with the sole purpose of checking out the new SkyLounge. In short, Delta spent $24 million to construct one of the nicest domestic…
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Hey all, Today I’m going to write about the Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) Program. We’ll go through the ins and outs of the program. Buckle up and enjoy the ride! Contents1. Overview2. SPG Status Levels3. Additional Tiers“Normal” Platinum (25 stays, 50 nights)50-night Platinum (25 stays, 50 nights)75-night Platinum100-night Platinum (Ambassador level)4. Hotel Properties5. PartnershipsDeltaEmiratesChina EasternAirline PartnersAmexMarriott6. Conclusion 1. Overview First…
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“Nowadays it’s not who wears the pants in the family but who carries the credit cards” It is unfortunate that so many people get into credit card debt every year. As per the Federal Reserve, US credit card debt has crossed $1 trillion for the first time since the recession. Americans owe $1.0004 trillion on credit cards. This figure is…
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Mar 30th Update: Changes should be in effect today. $15 Uber Credit is now available in your Uber account. And you can request the metal card now. Simply login in to your online account, click ‘Account Services’, then ‘Card Management’, and you should be able to see a card replacement option. Any newly issued or replacement card after Mar 30th will automatically…
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As a resident of Seattle, I am happy to report that expansion of the AMEX Centurion Studio into a full Centurion Lounge at SeaTac International Airport is now complete (ahead of schedule!). The expansion, which includes a new full-service bar, additional seating, and a shower, adds approximately 1,400 square feet of much-needed space to the smallest of AMEX’s seven domestic Centurion Lounges. The expanded space has…
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ContentsWhat is Slack?Major Slack FeaturesHow to Join our Slack Team?Is there any rules? What is Slack? Slack is designed to be a instant message tool for teams, like all those chat groups but is much more powerful. We tried Slack for a while, and the suddenly have an idea: Slack can be a very suitable tool for churners to communicate and…
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Merrill Lynch Octave Review ContentsApplication LinkBenefitsDisadvantagesSummaryHistorical Offers ChartApplication Link Application Link This card no longer accepts new applications. Benefits Earn 2.5x Merrill Points on all purchases. The reward program are the same as the one for Merrill Plus credit card (discontinued). The points are worth up to 2 cents/point. See this post for a visualized point value distribution. The following is the…
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Hey everyone – I wanted to share a great mileage run opportunity involving an Amex offer and long-haul flights on Air France Premium Economy. ContentsThe OfferThe CardsBooking a FlightEarning Miles & StatusConclusion The Offer There’s also an Amex offer out there for 20K MR points if you spend $1000 or more with Air France at their website at airfrance.us or…
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2017.4 Update: According to recent data points, this method is now dead. It worked for about 3 weeks. Chase IHG Credit Card has always been one of the best cards that we recommend to keep, mainly because you can receive an annual IHG Free Night without any category restrictions from the second year after paying $49 annual fee. Using the annual…
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Contents0. Introduction1. How Do I Earn Points?1.1. Flights1.2. Credit cards1.3. Shopping Portal1.4. Rapid Rewards Dining1.5. Partner Transfer2. How to Use Southwest Points3. Companion Pass3.1. What is it?3.2. How do I get it?3.3. Is there an easier way?3.4. How long can I brag?3.5. What if I get tired of my Companion?4. Miscellaneous4.1. Checked Luggage4.2. Boarding Procedure4.3. Expiration 0. Introduction Do you do a lot of domestic travel? If so,…
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