The Points Pundit
881 posts
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.
United doesn’t deserve your loyalty, jump ship if you can
Per United, distance flown in flight matters less than the money spent to buy it. Wifi hardly works, service is average, do they deserve your loyalty?
Chase Ink Business Unlimited Card: 7 reasons why you should get it
A lot valuable features: A solid 50,000 points sign-up bonus, easy earning on everyday spend and no annual fee on the Ink Business Unlimited card by Chase.
How to ace a credit card reconsideration call
A credit card reconsideration call may be unnerving, if you're not used to it. Here's a complete guide with script, if your next application goes pending.
Woman sneaks past TSA, boards flight without a valid ticket
In a bizarre turn of events, a woman skipped security and managed to sneak on to a Delta flight without any boarding pass, ID or a valid ticket.
Think twice before you redeem Avianca Lifemiles
Avianca LifeMiles continue to be a favorite of many frequent travelers. My latest experience while redeeming them was horrible. Hence a word of caution...
Flight attendant mocks inflight Trump supporter in FB post
I’ve previously covered stories when passengers behaved badly and caused a ruckus. In this case, a flight…
Review: Hilton Cartagena – a hidden Hilton gem!
By signing up for one of Hilton's co-branded cards, you can stay at Hilton Cartagena by using just a single credit card sign-up bonus.
How to get a great credit card retention offer
If you're smart about putting your case forward, then you'll have a pretty good success rate in getting a retention offer for renewing your card.
The disturbing recent trend with American Express cards
Amex thinks increasing annual fees on American Express cards and offering 'credits' will make us fall for their marketing gimmicks. Time to call them out.
How to book an award flight ticket using miles and points
I decided that it would be fruitful to write a post about the different steps and considerations that go into booking an award flight