American Airlines is “going for great” but I have a sneaking suspicion this initiative may not go as well as they hope for. As if 2020 couldn’t get any weirder, American Airlines is taking the lead on a travel-related concept…
Month: October 2020
Time Is Running Out: Chase Sapphire Preferred Offering 80,000 Point Welcome Bonus
Chase is offering the biggest-ever public welcome bonus for the $95 annual fee Chase Sapphire Preferred Card and word on the street is that this offer will disappear on 7 November 2020. Is it time to apply?
Reader Success Story: “I’m Going To Paradise For Cheap!”
I wanted to share a story from 1TP reader Tosha, who is still racking up points and using them on creative itineraries. You may remember Tosha from several posts earlier this year. She was able to masterfully piece together a trip to Puerto Rico and Florida for cheap AND…
Ultimate Guide: Change Fees For United States Based Airlines
Several weeks ago, we saw a few airlines announce the elimination of change fees. The first airline to announce the elimination was United Airlines and then the dominoes started to fall as several airlines followed suit to offer passenger more flexibility during these unique times.
Amex Increases Welcome Bonuses On Delta Credit Cards (up to 70,000 Miles)
American Express and Delta have a major co-brand partnership. What makes these cards so rewarding are the perks you obtain when flying Delta and the ability to earn status through spending. At the beginning of the year…
Game Changer: Qatar Airways Introduces Gourmet Vegan Dishes
Qatar Airlines is always on the leading edge of industry change. Whether it be introducing an amazing onboard product, providing mind-blowing lounge options, or developing an airport that often takes top honors as the best airport in the world year after year…
TRAVEL HACK: How To Redeem Points For Cheap Tickets Through Chase Travel Portal
The process of redeeming points can be confusing. There are so many variables, including departure city, arrival city, flight connections, airline alliance, economy, premium economy, business class and first class. It becomes even more confusing when you discover one airline charges…
Reader Question: What does “No Lifetime Language” mean?”
Let’s be clear…learning the “rules” associated with miles, points, and credit cards can be extremely overwhelming and confusing. Rest assured you are not alone. Today, in my continuing series to answer reader questions…
Marriott Now Offering Platinum Status (& Welcome Bonus) Just For Having The Credit Card
This hobby just gets better by the day! Earlier this week, we discussed the Marriott Bonvoys intriguing new welcome bonus – 5 free nights in lieu of the typical points welcome bonus. Well, if you’re a…
How To Remove A Closed Credit Card From Your Citi Bank Online Profile (3 Easy Steps)
Recently, I wrote about “refreshing” my wallet. Personally, I had not planned for a global pandemic, so my current portfolio of cards was a bit heavy with travel benefits that were not being utilized. Unfortunately…
Amex Transfer Bonus: 40% To Hilton And Marriott But Is It A Good Choice?
One thing that I love about American Express are their transfer bonuses and right now they are offering two interesting bonuses to Hilton and Marriott Hotels. During “normal” times, the bonuses present an opportunity to save points on a redemption, but we are in COVID times, so are they a good choice?
Uganda Airlines’ A330neo Leaves Paintshop (& It’s A BEAUTY)
We are all familiar with the big global airlines, but there is something exciting about rooting for the success of the “underdog.” For the past two years I’ve been watching Uganda Airlines and I’m excited about…
Reminder: Chase Ultimate Rewards Offering 20% Bonus On Southwest Airlines Point Transfer
Chase Ultimate Rewards is at it again as they just launched a transfer bonus to Southwest Airlines. Chase isn’t particularly known for points transfers as this is only…
HEADS UP: My Favorite Amex Card Is Offering An Increased Welcome Bonus (60,000 Points & 6 Months To Meet Minimum Spend)
American Express Membership Reward points are (arguably) the most valuable points on the market. And the best way to obtain MR points is by obtaining a card that earns the transferrable currency. Personally, I love using the American Express…
6 More Months: Alaska Airlines Delays Oneworld Alliance Introduction
In February 2020, Alaska Airlines made a surprising announcement that it would be joining Oneworld Alliance. Then, in July 2020, the carrier announced that it would join Oneworld in late 2020. Then…
8 Reasons Chase Sapphire Preferred Should Your First Credit Card
My introduction into the ‘credit card world’ was being approved for a secure credit card. After I improved my credit, I was able to apply for my first “real” credit card. Interestingly, I applied for my first real card NOT because of the card benefits but because…
Reminder: Save $75 By Staying At Marriott Properties (up to 30% Savings)
Perhaps, I should start these posts by saying “If you haven’t checked your Amex Offers lately, you may want to do that ASAP” because American Express has been offering some amazing discounts lately!
The Numbers Are In: Nearly 1 Million Passengers Transit TSA Checkpoints On Average Daily
Over the course of the pandemic, I’ve written several times about the daily number of passengers transiting domestically though TSA check points and compared the numbers to the daily amount of passengers that were…
Leading From The Front: Hyatt Extends Free Nights And Point Expirations (Again)
At the beginning of the year, Hyatt was the first to announce they would be making several customer-friendly moves including flexible cancellation policy for guests, extending elite status by a year, and extending the expiration dates for…
Chicago Seminars Go Virtual In 2020
In 2009, one of the premier ‘miles and points’ events was held at the Holiday Inn in Elk Grove, Illinois (near Chicago O’Hare Airport) called the Chicago Seminars. Ten years later, the annual event is still going strong and…
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