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.
Amex running two amazing points transfer bonuses, but are they worth it?
If you're planning to book a trip soon, then these two points transfer bonuses by Amex can go a long way in saving some valuable points for your trip.
Probable Chase Sapphire card changes, airlines drop fees, iconic hotel shuts down & more
Will recent changes to the Chase Freedom card usher in changes to the Sapphire Preferred and Reserve as well? That & more as we recap stories this week.
Here’s how I am tracking the Covid-19 travel restrictions
If you're planning to book travel soon or simply looking to travel somewhere, this resource is really interactive & helps you track restrictions worldwide.
Iconic NYC hotel set to close down, lay off 200 workers
The iconic Hilton hotel, which stopped taking bookings since March after the pandemic broke out, has announced that it will be closing its doors.
Travel restrictions extended, US airlines kill fees & more
Travel restrictions continue to remain in place, as we see our free night certificates expire soon. That and more as we recap the month of August...
As layoffs loom, President Trump promises to help airlines
Before departing for a visit to Kenosha, Wisconsin, President Trump said that the administration will step in to help the struggline airline industry.
Banks unsure about strategy regarding card approvals & credit limits going forward
Amex & Chase are limiting credit card approvals, Capital One is cutting credit limits, however, not all banks are looking to employ a similar strategy.
Why changes to Chase Sapphire cards could be imminent
The most recent changes made by Chase to their Freedom cards could mean that changes to their Sapphire Cards could just be a matter of time.
After United, will other airlines follow suit & eliminate fees?
After United made its most recent announcement over the weekend, will other US airlines also join this trend by eliminating change fees permanently?
Safest travel destination, Hyatt free nights extended & more
Which is the safest travel destination to visit once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted? That and more as we round up the stories covered this week.