My chance to give back. I got in the game in 2003 with a "mistake rate" in Bora Bora and since then I've collected literally millions and millions of frequent flyer miles and hotel points. I've flown around the world in first class seats that would cost $29,000 using frequent flyer miles and a few bucks in tax. And I've stayed in some of the finest hotels - all for free! I've hosted two seminars on miles and points at South By Southwest in Austin, and have been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, published on Bravo TV's JetSet site, and spoken on the Condé Nast Traveler podcast series.
A few years ago I realized many of my friends actually thought I was paying for my flights!! So I started sharing my tips. My favorite thing in the world is helping others have the experiences I do, so please follow along and help me help you. Don't forget to sign up for the free email newsletter on the right side of the page so you don't miss anything.
Earlier, I wrote about the early news that United was extending elite status to 2022. I didn’t have much more details than that. They have now published the full details. You can read the full details for yourself on the…
Earlier today, I wrote that Delta announced that they would extend elite member status levels for an extra year, in light of the coronavirus and its impact on global travel this year. United Announces Elite Status Extensions to 2022 According…
This morning, Delta announced that they will automatically extend all Medallion Member statuses for an additional year, through 2021 and now expiring January 31, 2022. They are also automatically moving any MQMs earned this year into next year and extending…
Chase Ultimate Rewards Points: How to Earn Chase Ultimate Rewards points and Spend Them for Maximum Value By Anna Zaks, MilesTalk Guest Contributor Introduction to Chase Ultimate Rewards Points Chase Ultimate Rewards points are credit card rewards points that…
Hyatt is the latest hotel chain to make an announcement around status benefits under the COVID-19 pandemic. Hilton did this recently and extended all status into 2022. Marriott notably has been silent, although I get a program wanting to see…
ICYMI, as of April 1st, Alaska Airlines frequent flyers and American Airlines frequent flyers can now earn redeemable miles in either program when flying. What You Need to Know About Alaska Airlines / American Airlines Mileage Earning For now, you…
Some of the most frequent questions I’ve gotten lately have been around canceled flights where the airline is insisting on giving a voucher despite you being owed a cash refund. United has been the most notorious about this, offering only…
While I’d heard a rumor this was coming, it was officially announced today: American Express is extending all welcome bonus “minimum spend” deadlines for 3 additional months for those who have been approved for a personal or business Amex card from…
My general advice on applying for the CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Mastercard® (How to Apply) is to get it when the bonus is 70,000 miles or more. We’ve seen 75,000 miles, but that’s generally been by targeted offer. It…
History: SPG Credit Cards Back when the Starwood Preferred Guest credit cards were the staple of every points enthusiast’s wallet, you were able to earn 2 elite stay credits and 5 elite night credits from both one personal credit card…
