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.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Complete list of Airline restrictions & fee waivers
If you're traveling soon, here's a handy list of policies, fee waivers and restrictions from major global airlines in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak.
Are Amex shutdowns set to increase in 2020?
Amex's execs are making public statements about their AI/ML capabilities for marketing purposes and busting fraud, are more Amex shutdowns only inevitable?
Coronavirus hits Trump biz? Full list of Coronavirus travel advisories & $4 flight ‘deals’
Coronavirus is having a global impact now. As fares fall, the travel industry is the first to be hit, but is it also affecting President Trump's wallet?
Coronavirus Impact: Which countries should you avoid traveling to?
Most recently, a Korean Air cabin crew worker tested positive for Coronavirus. This set off alarms, posing the question about safety while traveling.
Sapphire Reserve: Why it’s still the best premium travel credit card
While not perfect, Chase Sapphire Reserve still leads the pack, even after Chase recently increased the annual fee. Read more to find out why...
The future of the Chase – United partnership
United's latest filing spells out the future of their partnership with Chase. United was looking for a sweeter deal, akin to the one Delta got with Amex.
Can you reopen a credit card that you’ve already closed?
Your travel patterns change or the bank changes benefits. Can you reopen a credit card that you just closed? Can you still get the welcome bonus?
6 reasons you’re losing the Miles and Points game
Are you winning or losing the miles and points game? A few bad habits may put you on the losing side, without you even knowing it.
How to ace the credit card retention offer call
You annual fee is due, but you're not sure if you want to renew for another year. How do you hit the right notes in order get a lucrative retention offer?
Why your shiny metallic credit card is nothing but a gimmick
You love your fancy metallic credit card. Is it worth it or just is it just a marketing campaign that's making you sign up and pay that high annual fee?