Russia Waives Visa Requirements for World Cup Ticket Holders by Sam Helmy May 4, 2018 41 Russia has announced a visa waiver for the 2018 World Cup. According to a statement on the website of the Russian embassy in Washington DC, if you hold a valid match ticket, fan ID, and passport you will be able to enter the Russian Federation without a visa. The program is not restricted to citizens of the 32 participating countries, and the holder of a match ticket from any country can use the visa waiver program.
Chase Eliminating Price and Return Protection on Credit Cards by Sam Helmy April 24, 2018 36 When we reviewed the best credit cards for Price Protection, Chase cards came out on top. Sadly this will no longer be the case. Chase has quietly eliminated Price Protection and Return Protection from nearly all of its cards. When you visit the landing page of most Chase cards and click on Service & protection or Travel & purchase coverage, you will no longer see either benefit listed as a card feature.
Earn Shop Your Way Points with Uber & Uber Eats by Sam Helmy April 20, 2018 36 Earn $2 CASHBACK in Shop Your Way points on every Uber ride and every Uber Eats order. No minimum transaction size and no limits on earnings!
Increased Signup Bonus For Cathay Pacific Credit Card by Sam Helmy April 15, 2018 19 An increased signup bonus of up to 60,000 miles has been announced on the Cathay Pacific Visa Signature® card through June 30, 2018. The Cathay Pacific card is the only Asia Miles credit card available in the US and carries a $95 annual fee.
Chase Adds Restrictions to Southwest Consumer Cards by Sam Helmy April 14, 2018 11 Chase has added eligibility restrictions to the consumer versions of its Southwest Credit Cards. The new eligibility criteria affect the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card, Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card, and Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card. The change may make getting the Southwest Companion Pass a little more difficult going forward.
Southwest Tweaks the Value of Rapid Reward Points by Sam Helmy April 11, 2018 26 Southwest has announced an adjustment to the value of Rapid Rewards when redeeming for airfare. Unlike most adjustments in the industry, this one is both good and bad depending on the type of tickets you normally redeem your Rapid Rewards -- but the least expensive tickets are going up in price.
SkyMiles Flash Sale to Hawaii (Through April 12, 2018) by Howie Rappaport April 10, 2018 17 Delta doesn't publish an official award chart. Delta doesn't let us know when their prices go up or down. So, when Delta has a sale, we're not actually sure how much of a discount (if any) is being offered. So we'll take Delta at their word here that flights to Hawaii are on sale when using SkyMiles.
Possible Details of New Premium IHG Card by Sam Helmy April 4, 2018 27 We recently reported that the IHG® Rewards Select Credit Card may be going to the wayside and could be replaced by two new card products. Nothing is confirmed at this point, but signs are pointing to either a completely new product offering or a modified product or products. As posted in our Facebook community, Award Travel 101, an image has surfaced showing a new premium IHG co-branded credit card.
IHG Reduces Value of Free Night Certificate by Sam Helmy April 4, 2018 35 IHG has reduced the value of its annual free night certificate earned by being an IHG® Rewards Select Credit Card cardmember. Certificates issued as of May 1, 2018, can only be redeemed at properties that have standard award nights priced at 40,000 points or less. Category 8 or higher properties will no longer be eligible for redemption with the free night certificate.
Citi Prestige vs Sapphire Reserve – Which Provides More Value? by Jess Farley April 2, 2018 22 We put two of the top premium travel rewards cards head to head, the Citi Prestige® Card vs Chase Sapphire Reserve®: Which would you pick?
