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25 Oct. 2019
10 Things to Do When You Get Amex Platinum
Official Application Link: The Platinum Card® from American Express (60,000-point bonus offer) If you were recently approved for The Platinum Card® from American Express, congratulations! This is one of the best premium credit cards due to the extensive benefits it offers, especially if you travel regularly. With it, you’ll be able to...
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1 Jun. 2017
7 Best Credit Cards to Help Achieve Your Travel Goals – June 2017
It’s an exciting time for folks in the miles & points hobby!  Because there are excellent sign-up bonuses and ongoing perks available on lots of travel credit cards. Choosing the right card can make it easier for you to achieve your travel goals, like a round-trip Business Class flight to Tokyo! Emily and I Love to Tak...
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15 Mar. 2020
Last Chance Deals: …And Then There Were None
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. The list of deals ending this week is pretty sparse. And by pretty sparse I mean more bare than the toilet paper aisle of your local grocery store. Don’t ignore this
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19 Nov. 2019
British Airways Boeing 787-10 Details: Cabins, Routes, And More
British Airways just recently took delivery of their first Airbus A350-1000, which represents a huge step forward in the carrier’s effort to renew their fleet. The A350 is not only fuel efficient and a pleasure to fly as a passenger, but it’s also the plane on which British Airways debuted their new Club Suites. Well,
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1 Apr. 2018
Qantas CEO Envisions “Endless Possibilities” after Recent Route Launch
Commentating on the recent milestone that Qantas reached in launching nonstop service from Perth to London Heathrow, CEO Alan Joyce remarked that creating a “cargo class” replete with gyms and sleeping bunks for passengers is “just the beginning of endless possibilities” ahead for the airline in the near future. “Launc...
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14 Mar. 2020
$37 RT Las Vegas to East Coast on Frontier
Right now, I imagine that most people are practicing social isolation as best they can. However, for those who are still traveling and/or need to travel for some reason and can travel light, Frontier has some incredibly cheap fares, from $37 round trip on a number of routes from Las Vegas to the east coast
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2 Jun. 2017
Hapo Community Credit Union Savings Promotion: $25 Bonus (OR, WA)
For those who reside in Oregon or Washington, Hapo Community Credit Union is offering a $25 bonus. To earn the bonus, all you have to do is open a HAPO savings account by September 30, 2017. Once the requirements are satisfied, the bonus will be in your new account within 48 hours! Also, you’ll be able to enjoy features
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3 Jun. 2017
E*Trade Brokerage Promotion: Up to $2500 in Cash + 60 Days Of Free Trades
E*Trade is a top tier innovative online discount brokerage. They are currently offering a promotion of up to $2,500 to those with $1,000,000 or more deposit as well as 60 days of free trades for those who Fund a new  E*TRADE retirement account. You must fund this account within 45 days of account opening. This promotion is diffi...
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25 Oct. 2019
Maximizing benefits with the Amex Platinum Card
APPLY HERE: The Platinum Card® from American Express (60,000 points after $5,000 spent within the first 3 months) The Platinum Card® from American Express is one of the best travel credit cards available. Thanks to its generous selection of benefits and the ability to earn valuable, transferable American Express Membership Rewards points, i...
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15 Mar. 2020
MyGiftCardsPlus: Earn 15% Cashback On Hotels.com Gift Cards (Limit $500 Per Household)
MyGiftCardsPlus is currently offering 15% cashback on Hotels.com gift cards along with 20% cashback on some other gift card brands. The Deal Earn 15% cashback on Hotels.com gift cards on MyGiftCardsPlus. Direct link to offer. Key Terms Limit $500 per household. Quick Thoughts 15% cashback on Hotels.com gift cards is a pretty good deal, so
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1 Jun. 2017
Update: This Trick to Booking Southwest Flights Still Works!
Million Mile Secrets reader Dan commented: Southwest is my airline of choice.  I’m having trouble getting AMEX to honor the rebate deal when I book tickets on southwest.com as per your December 2016 post on this topic.  Please help me (and other Southwest fans) understand the process.  Thanks! Good question, Dan! Million Mile S...
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9 Aug. 2019
Top 10 Business Credit Cards for Travel Rewards: August 2019
Applying for business credit cards is a great way to earn more miles and points than you already do, but many people don’t apply for business cards because they incorrectly believe they don’t qualify. You don’t need to have employees, nor does your business need to be profitable. You can use your social security number
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