Aug
13
2015
I’ve always found it interesting to read through hotel manuals and loyalty program documents that are accidentally posted on the internet.
Secrets Inside the Best Western Hotels Front Desk Manual
Boldly Going Where No Credit Card Has Gone Before, and the One Shocking Reason Airline Complaints Are Up
Aug
13
2015
I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Here’s the Workaround to Find Award Space on Delta’s Website
Aug
13
2015
Becky at Book Your Award emailed early this morning about an issue and workaround searching for award space with Delta SkyMiles.
Partner awards simply do not show up at Delta.com right now when you search one-way. They do show up if you search round trip. If you want to actually book a one-way, you need to call. The space is there and should price out correctly.
Amtrak is About to Gut Its Rewards Program Again, Go Revenue-Based
Aug
13
2015
An Amtrak marketing presentation reveals that their loyalty program is going revenue-based and that there will be two credit cards launching in September.
More Airlines Forcing Passengers to Weigh In Before They Fly
Aug
12
2015
As a child I remember going to an unmemorable chain restaurant that had a promotion where kids were charged their weight for meals.
I’m used to some airlines weighing carry on bags at check-in. I made the mistake of not checking in online for an Air France flight and going to get my business class boarding pass at the counter — and being made to check my carry on as a result. And Virgin Australia weighed my carry on at LAX earlier in the year.
But weighing passengers is apparently becoming a thing.
Free Marriott Points, Bonus Miles to Asia, and Iraqi Airways Banned from the EU
Aug
12
2015
I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
The Inside Scoop on Free Popup Lounges at 10 U.S. Airports
Aug
12
2015
Earlier this week Pizza in Motion wrote about National Car Rental offering a pop up lounge at Washington Dulles in the B concourse. He liked the idea because there are only international airline lounges in that terminal.
This morning I walked past a National Car Rental pop up lounge across from gate C2 at Dallas Fort-Worth. So I asked the National rep where else they have lounges, and what their plans are.
Transferring the Most Valuable Flexible Points to Miles: Best Choices & Hidden Pitfalls
Aug
12
2015
The ability to transfer Starwood Starpoints at better than 1:1 to the most airline frequent flyer programs is what makes them the most valuable airline currency.
Here’s where you can move those points, the most valuable transfer partners to use, and the hidden pitfalls to avoid.
Which Airlines Release Enough International First Class Seats for a Family?
Aug
12
2015
The more seats you need on the same planes, the harder it is to secure awards.
It’s easier to find business class awards for a family, generally, than it is to find first class awards. Sometimes you’ll need to split up (parents in first, kids in business, or taking two separate flights) or trade up (book business and change closer to departure).
But there are definitely airlines to focus on where there’s enough first class award availability for the whole family.
Here’s How to Manage Your Credit Score When Signing Up for Rewards Cards
Aug
12
2015
“Could you clear up a general question many newbies have about the credit card sign-up strategy. I love the idea of signing up for a card, getting the 50K miles or whatever… I’m always told that this will kill my credit score, i.e. opening and closing cards like this will negatively effect my credit. Any general sense of whether is is true or not, and if it is true, how big is the impact really?”
