Well, the miles/points action was really light so it is time to catch up on some stuff I have been gathering for you. Online Travel Review with another take of a typically useless post showing us how we receive a credit card. “Me, Opening the Box with the New AA Credit Card In It…Wow!” Wow […]
Archives for February 2014
Elliott on affiliates, more cash less credit cards, Chip & PIN cards, Sochi bathroom, RTW tickets, Gulfstream jet, Crapital One Goons, Bone Yard, Paragliding, Joe
Chris Elliott wrote “Is this story a fake? 5 ways you can tell?” which I found pretty interesting. We all know that Chris is not a fan of loyalty programs and miles addicts like us. Hey, everyone is entitled to their opinion and I certainly respect it. We all know that he likes to sensationalize […]
United unfriendly, Brazil, airline IT, 80k IHG Rewards points, Pacific Crest Trail, Congo robot, surf yoga, Broncos
Cranky Flier had an insightful article on “United Cuts Its Cleveland Hub, Blames Connecting Passengers and the FAA“. Loyalty Lobby with the most comprehensive hotel promotion guide for the First Quarter of 2014. One Mile at a Time gives us the details on how United is handling the price increases post devaluation massacre days. It […]
I tried to get Hyatt Gold Passport Lifetime Diamond and failed. I gained even more respect for Hyatt!
Late in 2013 I saw an offer for the Hyatt Visa credit card from Chase Bank. It appeared to be the standard offer offering two free nights in any Hyatt with Platinum Status but there was an obvious error in the fine print. It stated Diamond status instead of Platinum status as long as you […]
TBB Burning spree, Marriott Megabonus, Alaska Mileage Plan intro, Wyndham Rewards blows, United stabs Cleveland, Waves, Cats and Dogs, War blows
Due to the most exciting Superbowl in recent years I managed to burn some United miles just a few hours before the mega devaluation massacre! This is what I managed: I burned 70,000 miles for Detroit to Frankfurt on Lufthansa (in Business), then to Bangkok on Thai Airways on the A380 (in First), then to […]
ANA awards, AA Award Guide, Manufactured Spend, Jack Handey, AA Explorer Awards, Amazing Hotels, puppies, sportsmanship
I could make a separate blog post about it but I won’t. I just want to let everyone know that I added PF Digest to one of the most amazing lists on the Internet: “Blogs I Like“. Congratulations! I am very proud of these lists. Quantity (of readers/clicks) does not always necessarily mean quality and […]