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5 Apr. 2018

Using the Points Transfer Calculator to Plan Your Next Award

A couple years ago I created the “Award Maximizer” to help you search for the cost of an award ticket across several different loyalty program. The database now includes 14 of the most popular airlines so you can be sure you’re getting the lowest price on a given ticket. I’ve also been adding additional guides

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27 Jun. 2022

Free and discounted “micromobility” services

Become a Patron! One of the most bizarre things to emerge from the era of free money were the so-called “micromobility” companies, which have littered the streets and sidewalks of major American cities with their cumbersome scooters and e-bikes. On the one hand, these companies have not and will not ever make any money. On

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2 Jun. 2017

Unlocked Galaxy S8+ 64GB Android Phone via eBay: $769.99 + Free Shipping

The Unlocked Galaxy S8+ 64GB Android Phone is now on sale for $769.99 with free shipping via eBay. This Galaxy Android Phone offer an octacore (2.3GHz Quad + 1.7GHz Quad) processor and a 6.2″ 2960×1440 touchscreen Super AMOLED LCD. Additionally, it offers 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, dual 12-megapixel rear-facing camer...

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7 Oct. 2019

Chase Offering Some Cardholders Ability To Request A Credit Limit Increase Online

Chase is giving some cardholders the ability to request a credit limit increase online. After clicking the ‘Increase My Credit Limit’ button customers are asked what card they would like to increase the limit for as well as the standard questions (income, employment and mortgage/rent details). In the past Chase has done a hard credit

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8 Sep. 2019

I Can’t Believe I Have to Write This Post

The single nuttiest idea in aviation history was published in the Dallas Morning News, an argument by Matt Andersson, the founder of an airline startup (Indigo Airlines), to merge the nation’s airlines into one and have the government run it. Oh he wants to eliminate frequent flyer points, too. Continue reading I Can’t Believe I

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7 Oct. 2019

Best Cryptocurrency Deals (Get Cryptocurrency For Free)

I’ve been noticing more and ways to get various different cryptocurrencies for free. I won’t pretend to understand cryptocurrency, but I like anything and everything free. I’ll split this into two categories, category one will be completely free deals and category two will require a purchase or similar. Completely Free Cryptocurre...

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8 Sep. 2019

As United Negotiates a New Pilot Contract, Heads We Lose Tails We Lose

Passengers need a pilot contract because unhappy pilots mean massive delays and cancellations. But a pilot contract is going to mean the airline can squeeze more seats into regional jets. Either way, passengers lose. Continue reading As United Negotiates a New Pilot Contract, Heads We Lose Tails We Lose…

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31 May. 2017

“My ~$14 Trip to Las Vegas, Including a Private Jet Flight!”

Team member Keith recently got back from a quick trip to Las Vegas. He took advantage of perks with 3 credit cards to spend VERY little out of pocket! I’ll let him tell you how he did it! Keith: Thanks Daraius! I went to Las Vegas for ~24 hours to meet a friend who was visiting

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25 Oct. 2019

U.S. to ban all routes to Cuba except Havana, reports say

The United States is banning commercial flights to all cities in Cuba except Havana. The move, announced by the Trump administration on Friday, rolls back an easing of Cuba-U.S. flight restrictions that began under Trump’s predecessor Obama. The change in policy comes from unnamed government sources who spoke to media outlets, including The M...

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5 Apr. 2018

Alaska Airlines Relaxes Same Day Change Rules

We all know that travel plans change. This is especially true for business travelers or those of us who fly often and sometimes want to get home or to our destination earlier or later. The ability to change one flight or have flexibility is golden. Even the casual travel appreciates flexibility from time to time.

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1 Jun. 2017

New AMEX Offers: Omni Hotels, Glasses.com, Texas de Brazil, and More!

Via Running With Miles, there are new AMEX Offers that can help you save cash on purchases you might make anyway! AMEX Offers are an easy way to save money. To use these deals, just add the offers to your AMEX card. Then you’ll earn a statement credit when you make a qualifying purchase. Save on Incre...

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19 Nov. 2019

WestJet Offering Status Match Challenge

WestJet has just introduced a pretty widely available status challenge opportunity, for anyone who may be planning flights with them soon. Let’s take a look at how it works. WestJet Status Match Challenge With this offer, WestJet is letting you status match to Gold or Silver status in the WestJet Rewards program. Then with qualifying

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