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!
Month: October 2020
Marriott Bonvoy Introduces Intriguing Welcome Bonus (5 Free Nights) But Should You Apply?
A few days ago, I posted a guide to the Marriott Bonvoy program. While doing the research and condensing the information for the blog, I noticed something that I had never seen before. Did you notice….
Approved! The New Credit Card I Have Added to My Wallet
Recently, I wrote about my credit card strategy and the next set of credit cards that I am most interested in applying for. Well, I have good news as I applied and have been approved for the…
PSA: Southwest Airlines Nationwide Sale, Flights From $39, Check Your Reservations
There’s A LOT to be said for an airline that goes against the grain of oppressive traditional air travel and offers better perks than its competitors. Or perhaps, words aren’t necessary when you are voted “2019 Program of the Year”, “2019 Best Customer Service”, and “2019 Best Redemption Availability” by frequent fliers around the world…
How To Earn A Lot Of Points For Takeout Dining
Let’s face it, COVID-19 has changed everyday life for everyone. Many people that have never cooked a day in their life have been forced to go to the grocery store and buy a lot of noodles and marinara sauce. If you’ve been eating that for more than a day, you’ve probably determined…
Qantas Completes ‘Flight To Nowhere’ That Sold Out In 10 Minutes
As the coronavirus pandemic continues inflict pain on airlines around the world, Qantas, Australia’s national carrier, has jumped on the bandwagon of launching “Flights to Nowhere”…
7 Reasons I Love Alaska Miles (and You Should Too)
Nearly a month ago, I wrote an article detailing how I saved my once-in-a-lifetime anniversary trip by ordering lunch. In this post, I wanted to explore the Alaska Airlines Mileage Program and discuss why I was on a mission to not…
Trouble In Paradise: Hawaiis Plan To Reopen Next Week Unravels
The past few months have been extremely tough for Hawaii after the state introduced a 14-day quarantine in late March. Plans to welcome visitors have been pushed back several times, but it appears Hawaiis plan to reopen next week is unraveling before our eyes.
Easy Peasy: How To Earn A Free Flight In The Next 90 Days
2020 has been challenging but it’s no reason to give up on earning miles and points. In fact, I’ve said in several posts that you should continue earning points as usual because sooner or later, airlines (and hotels) will…
Reader Question: “What tool(s) do you use to locate these luxury hotels that you highlight?”
A few minutes ago, I received an email from a 1TP subscriber on a subject that I believe everyone will find useful. I admit that sometimes I (unconsciously but apologetically) use…
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…
“Hotel Bubble” Housekeepers Receive $8,000 Tip From NBA Star
This story is pretty incredible if you ask me. Russell Westbrook, NBA Star of the Houston Rockets, left an $8,000 tip to show his appreciation to the housekeepers upon departure from his NBA “bubble hotel”…
Ski Towns and Sunshine: Southwest Shows Luv With New Routes
This morning Southwest Airlines made a big announcement with several new routes and is showing LUV (pun intended) to the beach, the desert, and to the snow. Southwest will be launching flights to…
Confirmed: 122 Will Depart From Marriott
Geez, one…two… and three posts about Marriott in the same day. Marriott is on a roll. 😉 Two weeks ago, I wrote about a potential large exodus of hotels from the Marriott brand because Marriott had fallen behind on a few bills…
Marriott Promotion: Book 7000+ Properties At Off-Peak Rates
This morning Marriott Bonvoy announced a new promotion called a “Week of Wonders” and includes several simultaneous offers. But are any of the offers enticing deals?
Marriott Bonvoy Guide: Transfer Partners & How To Transfer Points
Marriott Bonvoy is “mash-up” loyalty program that replaced the Marriott Rewards, Starwood Preferred Guest (aka SPG), and Ritz-Carlton Rewards. The Bonvoy program provides has a fairly strong elite program, more travel partners than any other…
Farewell To The Queen: Two British Airways 747’s Make Final Departure (Video)
It’s a sad day in the avgeek world. This morning plane spotters, news channels, and curious souls flocked to various points around London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to get a glimpse of a rare sight…
Still Alive: IHG Premier Card Returns With 140,000 Point Welcome Bonus (& No Annual Fee For First Year)
At the end of January 2020 Chase and IHG launched an incredible offer on the IHG Rewards Club Premier Credit Card. In May 2020, we saw the offer disappear but…
Rookie Mistake: Save Your Chase Offers Before Attempting To Redeem
Two cautionary tales in one week…and it’s only Wednesday, geez! Let this serve as a lesson that to be successful in this hobby you have to detail oriented. I tend to think of myself as…
Unlimited 2x Points and 10,000 Bonus Points In New IHG Promotion (Register TODAY!)
IHG Rewards Club (the loyalty program of IHG) has just revealed the details of their next global promotion and I’d say that it’s a fairly lucrative promotion. The promotion is valid for…
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