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.
For three days, JetBlue is offering 15% off flights booked with your TrueBlue points. Notably, travel must be on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday only and is NOT valid for Mint class bookings (kills it for me 😉 ). Link…
I’m super excited for TechDay. Hopefully you read the post last month where I introduced Your Best Credit Cards to the world. It was a big moment yet the site remains a work in progress as I gather feedback on…
W Maldives Review Those that read this blog regularly know that I’m not the easiest to please. I call it like I see it and, whether it’s my view of Delta’s SkyMiles as a mileage currency to avoid, detailing a…
MilesTalk Group member Paul F. flagged this new offer down… Chase Ultimate Rewards to BA Avios: 30% Transfer Bonus It’s always great when transferable points like Chase Ultimate Rewards (comprehensive guide) offer transfer bonuses. Even without these bonuses, they are…
American Airlines is Testing Dynamic Pricing We already knew that in the wake of Delta shifting to dynamic award pricing (1.5 years ago) and United announcing dynamic award pricing just a couple of weeks ago, that American was going to…
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…
Alaska is discounting awards across the board with a 3 Day Award Sale, knocking as much as 2,500 miles off flights (each way). I’m seeing transcontinental flights like NYC-SAN/LAX at 10,000 each way in coach and short routes discounted to…
I don’t normally use an online travel agency. I’m somewhat obsessed with re-earning my Marriott hotel status and need all my night credits! But when you are booking a boutique non-chain hotels, that’s a perfect time to turn to sites…
Apple via Cashback Portals Apple doesn’t often give more than 2x on portals. When they do it’s usually for one day. Today is such a day with Apple on Alaska’s Mileage Plan shopping. 1st, you’ll have a “mystery bonus” –…
Since Chase did away with the Chase Marriott Premier card in favor of what is now the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card, they have been targeting people to upgrade by offering bonus Bonvoy points. Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless vs Marriott Premier In most…
