The Points Pundit
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Ashish's quest to travel the world was fueled by an insatiable appetite to experience language, culture, people and music all over the world.
By using miles, points and loyalty programs astutely, he has now traveled to 6 continents! A marketing executive by profession, he leverages his marketing acumen to analyze the business side of loyalty programs and travel industry trends.
The ‘New’ Starbucks Rewards Program: What you need to know
Here’s where the changes are really going into effect. The earning side of things is largely going to remain the same. However, major changes are happening on the redemption side.
How to fly around Asia in SQ Business Class
Here are some of the sweet spots that you can utilize to travel around Asia in Singapore Airlines Business class.
Here’s why United MileagePlus has devalued
Unless you like to do nerdy or dorky things like sifting through 10k reports, you'd probably not have found out that a devaluation was coming. I analyze brands, business and media for a living, so I thought I should have a look at United as well.
75,000 Delta Sky Miles Offers Still available!
Earn 75,000 Bonus Miles and 5,000 Medallion® Qualification Miles (MQMs) after you make $3,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 3 months.†You can also earn a $100 statement credit after you make a Delta purchase with your new Card within your first 3 months.†
Counterpoint: Delta’s ‘flash sales’ not worth the effort
Here’s what this really is about if you look at pricing theory. Delta is playing mind games.
PSA: Check your World of Hyatt Account
In case you are one like me who got recently stuck with the World of Hyatt, then I’d suggest you look at your World of Hyatt Account.
Monthly roundup and an exciting announcement!
In case you missed it, here’s a monthly roundup of the top travel news and deals that we covered on The Points Pundit in the month of March.
Will these new hotel benefits drive your loyalty?
Brands constantly collect and analyze any bits of information or data that they can about their customers. Their end goal is to keep existing customers loyal to their brand. The travel industry is no different. Hotels are constantly in the process of understanding and adapting to how customer behavior drives demand.
How I earn thousands of miles without flying
I earn a minimum of 20,000 miles/points every year (if not more) just by shopping online through shopping portals.
How my Amex Card saved me $618!
If you’re not making purchases with the right credit card, you may be leaving money on the table! Things can always go wrong given the number of electronic devices we use or carry on a daily basis.