The Points Pundit, Author at TravelUpdate

Vlogger gets death threat, Trump expands travel ban, AA Shutdowns & more

Posted by The Points Pundit | Jan 24, 2020 | News, Reviews and Reports | 0

Reuters reports that the Trump administration is looking to expand its travel ban by adding these countries. An official announcement is expected soon.

75,000 Bonus Delta SkyMiles Offer Ending Soon

Posted by The Points Pundit | Jan 22, 2020 | Airlines, Credit Cards, Deals | 0

Only a few days left. If you sign up now, you can lock in the lower annual fee and still earn up to 75,000 bonus Delta Skymiles with this offer!

A sneak peek into the credit card of the future

Posted by The Points Pundit | Jan 21, 2020 | News, Travel Tech | 6

For all the hype around metallic credit cards and how ‘premium’ they feel, the credit card of the future could well entail not carrying a credit at all.

Credit Card Strategy after dumping the Chase Sapphire Reserve

Posted by The Points Pundit | Jan 20, 2020 | Commentary, Credit Cards | 11

If recent changes have negatively affected you, how do you plan your credit card strategy once you cancel or downgrade the Chase Sapphire Reserve?

Tourists behaving badly: Will Hawaii ever remain the same?

Posted by The Points Pundit | Jan 16, 2020 | Commentary, News | 10

You next travel experience to Hawaii may not be the same, thanks to a few tourists behaving badly & creating problems for authorities & fellow tourists.

World of Hyatt Visa Card: Should I renew or cancel this card?

Posted by The Points Pundit | Jan 15, 2020 | Credit Cards, Hotels | 4

What do you think about the second year value of the World of Hyatt Visa Credit Card? Is it worth keeping in the second year after the annual fee hits?

These flight tickets triggered my Amex Airline Fee Credit

Posted by The Points Pundit | Jan 14, 2020 | Airlines, Credit Cards | 10

This may not always be the case as it’s a YMMV situation. I’m glad that my experiment was successful and I got my entire Airline Fee Credit for the year.

[Ends Tonight] Amex Green Card: 45,000 points + $150

Posted by The Points Pundit | Jan 14, 2020 | Credit Cards, Reviews and Reports | 0

With just two days to go, you can now get a sign-up bonus of 45,000 Membership Rewards points and a handy $150 Away Luggage credit with the Amex Green Card!

Chase Sapphire Reserve [$550 AF]: Who should keep, cancel & downgrade the card

Posted by The Points Pundit | Jan 13, 2020 | Credit Cards, Loyalty Programs | 2

With the new $550 annual fee on the Chase Sapphire reserve, should you keep, cancel or downgrade this card? Here’s a definitive guide to help you decide.

Chase Sapphire Reserve: Negative changes imminent!

Posted by The Points Pundit | Jan 8, 2020 | Credit Cards, News | 13

A new benefit confirmed, with more on the horizon. As more info trickles in, it’s looking more like the Chase Sapphire Reserve annual fee will soon be $550.