Alaska’s new changes to its frequent flier program are truly a breath of fresh air. Typically when you find out an airline is “revamping” its frequent flyer program, this news […]
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Is It Worth It to Apply for Non-Chase Cards Before You’ve Reached 5/24?
[Offers contained within this article may no longer be available] I often urge people to pursue Chase cards before ever applying for cards from other banks like American Express, Citi, […]
Read moreBarclaycard Red Aviator 40,000 Offer: Worth it?
Update: Some offers are no longer available — click here for the latest deals! Barclaycard is now offering another new bonus and this one’s a real catch. It’s the AAdvantage® AviatorTM Red […]
Read moreSingapore Airlines to fly A350 from Houston to Manchester
I was pretty excited to hear about the new Singapore Airlines route from Houston to Manchester when it was announced some months ago. But now I’m really excited to hear […]
Read moreBeginner’s Guide to Credit Scores and Reports
Having a thorough understanding of your credit score is vital not just for “travel hacking,” but for bettering yourself financially in the long-run. Since we don’t teach this stuff in […]
Read moreNew Changes to the 5/24 Rule (Both Good and Bad)
The Chase 5/24 rule states that you cannot be approved for certain Chase cards if you have opened up 5 or more credit cards within the past 24 months, subject […]
Read moreUnderstanding How to Use Sweet Spots in Award Charts
“Sweet spots” in award charts are the cheapest ways to use miles and points to get from point A to point B. You can find sweet spots to get pretty much […]
Read moreBritish Airways Avios Waves Goodbye to Aer Lingus Sweet Spot?
It looks like one of the top sweet spots for getting to Europe has apparently undergone some “re-distancing” for lack of a better word. Aer Lingus just launched its new […]
Read moreYou Can Now Use Alaska Miles to Fly Emirates to Australia
Assuming this isn’t an error that will be shortly remediated, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan has potentially unveiled yet another addition with routing now available to Sydney, Australia on Emirates. Alaska […]
Read moreBarclaycard Wyndham Rewards Visa 45,000 Offer: Worth it?
Update: Some offers are no longer available — click here for the latest deals! When it comes to “diamond in the rough” hotel programs, I think a strong case can be […]
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