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.
Are the new Chase Sapphire benefits worth the hype?
Chase offered a slew of benefits on their Sapphire cards, responding to changing customer behavior post Covid-19. However, should you 'pay yourself back'?
After Chase, Amex card approvals could get tougher
Amex's CFO said that restricting card approvals was in response to the uncertain economic outlook as a second wave of layoffs could emerge after October.
Amex card refresh, lockdown card strategy, airline bankruptcies, Chase 5/24 status & more
After Amex did a major card refresh, other issuers also followed. That and more in our monthly roundup of top stories for the month of May.
After United, AA & Delta gear up for massive layoffs
The Big 3 airlines in the US are all gearing up for massive layoffs. After United, Delta and AA have now singalled their intent to do the same.
How I got maximum value out of my $200 Amex Credit
After making the purchase, I was surprised after I logged into my Amex account and saw how quickly the $200 credit posted.
If you’re looking to get an Amex card, then better apply today!
If you're sitting on the fence and thinking about getting an Amex card soon, then better get it today before the relaxed Amex restrictions end.
Track Covid-19 travel restrictions, airline bankruptcies, travel industry woes & more
You can use this website to keep a track of the latest updates as countries start easing covid-19 travel restrictions. That & more...
Cash worth 30 Million Rupees found in crashed PIA aircraft
Investigators found the stash of cash worth 30 million in two separate bags amid the wreckage of the PIA Aircraft crash site in Karachi, Pakistan.
Before bankruptcy filing, Hertz paid execs $16m in bonuses
Before filing for bankruptcy, Hertz paid $16.2 million in bonuses to its execs. Hertz still owes $11 million in termination pay to 2,500 of its employees.
We love travel, but we don’t love the travel industry for sure
We love travel but do we love the travel industry? I tried finding the best possible methodology that helps measure this. The answer may surprise you.