Why I’m Considering Earning KrisFlyer Elite Status Through Point Transfers by Ross Denkin June 19, 2021 10 Singapore Airlines is running a very compelling promotion now through February 2022 offering Singapore KrisFlyer members the opportunity to earn status without flying. Anyone with a stash of transferable points can maximize this promo. KrisFlyer members with an immediate use for KrisFlyer miles are in a great position to take advantage of this opportunity, while others may be best off sitting this one out.
Spirit Airlines Launched an Elite Status Match Challenge, But Can Anyone Actually Reach It? by Joe Petrovic March 12, 2021 21 Thinking about jumping on Spirit Airlines' new status match/challenge opportunity? Before you register, check out this post to learn what benefits you would receive. But, you'll want to consider the total cost first, because maintaining status may be costlier than it first appears.
The Only Airline That’s Still Blocking Middle Seats by Patrick Stouffer February 8, 2021 110 Since the start of the pandemic, some airlines adopted policies limiting the number of passengers allowed onboard—including blocking middle seats. Unfortunately, all but one of these airlines have rolled back these policies since the beginning of December. To help you keep track, we've compiled all of the airlines that ever blocked middle seats and the current timelines for when this flyer-friendly policy will end.
5 Ways You Know You’re Winning in Travel and Loyalty Programs by Joe Petrovic January 24, 2021 21 Are you worried that you aren't doing the miles and points game right? Let's flip the script and look at five of the ways to know when you're actually coming out ahead in travel and loyalty programs.
How I’m Stacking Marriott Promotions To Elevate My Bonvoy Elite Status, Earn Additional Points by Joe Petrovic October 4, 2020 18 Stacking Marriott Bonvoy's latest promotions and Amex Offers can help you earn more points and save on upcoming stays. Here's how I'm stacking a few of these offers to get elite status quicker and cheaper than before. What do you stand to gain from stacking these offers? More value awaits including free breakfasts, upgrades, checkouts as late as 4 p.m., milestone benefits, and even more bonus points.
9 Ways That I Saved Money on My Road Trip, and You Can Too by Toni Southam July 5, 2020 16 When we think of maximizing points and miles, we generally imagine luxurious vacations in exotic locations around the world. With international travel on hold, using points and miles for these traditional redemptions isn't an option. So, I took my family of 6 on a road trip around Utah to visit national and state parks. Here's how we did it for minimal out-of-pocket costs, and you can too.
The New Workaround to Use the Old American Airlines AAdvantage Award Search by Ross Denkin June 3, 2020 28 Slowly but surely, American Airlines continues its transition toward its refreshed award search tool. However, many travelers prefer the legacy search tool for the options it offers those looking for saver award availability. While it may now require more steps, a workaround remains available for those who prefer the old award search tool.
How I Stacked Offers to Purchase New Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones for Under $90 by Joe Petrovic May 8, 2020 18 Looking for a new pair of Bose noise-cancelling headphones? Here's how I stacked offers to get Bose's latest and greatest $349 headphones for under $90 while earning over 4,500 Membership Rewards points from doing so.
How I Earned Nearly 10,000 Points From One Day of Online Shopping by Joe Petrovic April 25, 2020 19 Earning a huge amount of points is still possible even when shopping from home. By stacking Amex Offers with shopping portal bonuses, I saved $50 and earned 9,700 points in one day! Here's how I did it and how you can step up your points-earning too.
The Critical Points: If You Don’t Stack, You’re Wasting Money by Richard Kerr May 11, 2019 74 In the return of his weekly "The Critical Points" column, Richard Kerr demonstrates how you should stack different savings opportunities to avoid paying full price for any monthly purchase.
Case Study: How Much Can You Save on Gas in One Year? by Richard Kerr April 26, 2019 55 Sick of paying full price for gas? Today, we're covering a series of case studies to show the potential savings from using both the personal and PRO version of the Fuel Rewards loyalty program.
Ultimate Status Match Guide to Atlantic City by Richard Kerr February 25, 2019 100 Atlantic City casinos are currently offering generous status match incentives. With the right strategy, learn how to maximize your next trip to the East Coast gambling center and earn hundreds of dollars worth of free play, free nights and lucrative status benefits.
Necessary Travel Mobile Applications by Kristina Caetano October 26, 2018 74 With millions of apps available to download for smartphones, it’s difficult to decide which ones will add value or merely clutter your phone. To help alleviate this dilemma, we’ve identified several apps that make traveling more efficient and enjoyable. No, this isn't a list of every app, but they're ones that we think make sense whenever you're traveling.
How to Replace Non-Compliant State ID’s Affected by the Real ID Act by Jess Farley October 27, 2017 19 Starting October 20, 2018, residents of states impacted by the Real ID Act will need to update their identification to a TSA approved ID to fly any commercial flight, domestic or international. The states involved have all failed to issue a drivers license or state ID that is compliant with the Real ID Act. Who knows if this revised date will stick, but it is something to be aware of.
