The State of Credit Cards in the USA
July 4, 2017
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about how US consumers preferred credit card usage over debit card usage for the first time in recent history (and perhaps all of
7 Reasons Why Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is a Powerhouse Program
July 4, 2017
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is a powerhouse program, no doubt. It offers some of the most valuable redemption possibilities out of any airline for not just getting around the US,
The Best Ways to Use Miles and Points to Get to Thailand
July 3, 2017
Thailand is a top destination amongst miles and points enthusiasts. That’s because it’s beautiful country, full of good food and culture to explore but most of all it’s known for
Electronics Ban Lifted for Etihad Airways
July 2, 2017
Last week, the DHS announced that they would be tabling the electronics ban “or laptop” ban for certain countries and airports that would be able able to prove that they
Airline Wants to Introduce Standing Room Only
July 2, 2017
A Colombian airline, VivaColombia, is considering implementing a new class for cheap air fares that will consist of standing room only. And no that’s not a joke, right now studies
The Top Travel Credit Cards for July 2017
July 1, 2017
Below is my list of what I consider to be 10 of the best travel credit card offers as of July 2017. I don’t employ a purely scientific approach for
United Airlines MileagePlus Devaluation Coming (It’s Not That Bad)
June 30, 2017
Via The Points Guy, United Airlines just announced a number of big changes to its MileagePlus rewards program. Overall, the changes are mostly negative although they aren’t that bad and
Barclaycard Wyndham Rewards Visa Back at 45,000 Points
June 29, 2017
Everyone loves to rave about their stays at Hyatt, Marriott/SPG, IHG, and Hilton properties, but you don’t often see Wyndham properties mentioned, despite the fact that it is one of
The “Laptop Ban” Might Not Happen (If Countries Comply with the US)
June 29, 2017
Since March, we’ve been on a roller coater ride of sorts with the impending laptop ban. We first saw it implemented for some majority-Muslim nations and then rumors swirled that
Southwest Cuts Back on Flights to Cuba
June 29, 2017
Southwest just announced that it would be dropping two routes to Cuba come September 4, 2017. These two routes were to Varadero and Santa Clara and Southwest claimed that the decision
