Earn Double Alaska Airlines Miles on El Al
Oct14

Earn Double Alaska Airlines Miles on El Al

Not that long ago, Alaska Airlines added their latest partner El Al, where we will now be able to earn miles when we fly the Israeli airline and credit to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan. Yes, you guessed it, still no word on when we will be able to redeem our miles to fly on El Al, though. Double the Miles The good news is, as of tomorrow October 15th, that you will be able to earn double the miles whenever flying this partner and...

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Hey United Airlines! You’re Drunk, Please, Just Stop.
Oct12

Hey United Airlines! You’re Drunk, Please, Just Stop.

When you’re driving down the road and you see a car accident, let’s all be honest, you slow down to look. We’re mesmerized by the accident, and even though often times it is gruesome and horrible, we stop, slow down, and look. That seems to be what’s going on here at United Airlines with their new launch of Premier Status and their Premier Upgrade “plan” for 2020. And I’m using the word plan...

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Why Now (seriously) is the Right Time for a Delta Amex Card
Oct11

Why Now (seriously) is the Right Time for a Delta Amex Card

I know what you’re thinking… another blog post about a credit card. Sure, that’s exactly what this is… but as a Delta Skymiles credit card holder for over a decade, I honestly believe that right now is the best time for you to sign up for any one of their myriad cards. Delta just announced a slew of changes to their card line up, and some of them, honestly, aren’t that bad. There’s been a lot of...

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LIVE: Singapore Airlines awards now on Alaska Airlines website!
Oct09

LIVE: Singapore Airlines awards now on Alaska Airlines website!

Alaska Taketh away, and Alaska Giveth. In a week where we lost American Airlines as a partner, Singapore Airlines awards and their charts are now available for booking on Alaska’s website! And the best part? FIRST CLASS IS THERE TOO! Singapore Airlines Partnership   There are a few different regions that they travel to, but Asia is obviously the large one. Singapore Airlines has often been a hard award to pin down, but now...

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OneWorld Business Class Sale from USA East Coast to Europe, from $824!!
Oct08

OneWorld Business Class Sale from USA East Coast to Europe, from $824!!

Finding cheap business class fares across the Atlantic seems to be harder than it used to be. The majority of flights are originating in Europe, leaving those of us who live in the good ‘ol US of A out of luck. There’s a sneaky little sale happening right now, but you’ve got to be quick, and flexible, and there’s some travel hacking involved. Stephen wrote a while back about how to nest trips, as this is how...

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Battle of the Cards: American Express Trifecta Review
Oct07

Battle of the Cards: American Express Trifecta Review

It can make a ton of sense to pair cards together to maximize your earning. Can Amex dethrone Chase as the best credit card trifecta?

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Battle of the Cards: Chase Trifecta Review
Oct04

Battle of the Cards: Chase Trifecta Review

For those familiar with credit card rewards, it can make a ton of sense to pair cards together to maximize your earning. For a while, the “Chase Trifecta” was considered the best trio of cards for earning. However, with this year’s changes to the Amex Gold Card and Citi Double Cash, is there a new top trio? Over the next week, we’ll be breaking down the best card trifecta from each of the three major banks:...

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Alaska Airlines Divorces from American Airlines… Now What?
Oct03

Alaska Airlines Divorces from American Airlines… Now What?

In what came as a shock to most and not a surprise to many, Alaska Airlines announced yesterday that they would be cutting ties with American Airlines in a few short months. The relationship was already on the rocks and it appears that all the group therapy classes in the world couldn’t save this relationship. So, now that Alaska has lost another partner, what does this mean for Alaska and American loyalists? Where do we go from...

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Battle of the Cards: Introduction to Credit Card Trifectas
Oct01

Battle of the Cards: Introduction to Credit Card Trifectas

For those familiar with credit card rewards, it can make a ton of sense to pair cards together to maximize your earning. For a while, the “Chase Trifecta” was considered the best trio of cards for earning. However, with this year’s changes to the Amex Gold Card and Citi Double Cash, is there a new top trio? Over the next week, we’ll be breaking down the best card trifecta from each of the three major banks:...

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St Regis Maldives and Male Airport VIP Experience
Sep30

St Regis Maldives and Male Airport VIP Experience

Mention the Maldives and images of pristine turquoise blue waters come to mind. Overwater bungalows with direct jump-in access to the water and romantic sunsets are commonplace in this island paradise. While it’s on almost everyone’s wish list, getting there can be a challenge. Flights are often ridiculously expensive and once you DO get to the islands, a barrage of expensive hotels with...

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