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: Precautions you must take before your next flight

Could your airplane seats or armrest on the airplane be a cause of concern? In the wake of Coronavirus, what precautions should you take when you fly next?

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February 13, 2020

DOJ: Equifax hacked by 4 Chinese Military Officers

The 9 count DOJ indictment charges 4 Chinese Military Officers who were behind the Equifax hack that exposed the data of over 140 million Americans

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February 11, 2020

$140 in savings with Amex’s Extended Warranty benefit!

Amex's Extended Warranty benefit saved the day again. Here's the lowdown on how I got my claim settled in record time and how you can also use this benefit.

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February 10, 2020

Chase sending targeted offers that help bypass 5/24

In spite of being over 5/24, I was surprised to see this offer. Apparently, these targeted offers could well help you bypass Chase's 5/24 rule.

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February 7, 2020

Shocking! DHS bans New York from Global Entry & other trusted traveler programs

The news about the suspension of the Global Entry program broke when Tucker Carlson interviewed the acting DHS Secretary on Fox News. Watch the full video..

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February 6, 2020

‘Mean’ U.S.A gets scolded for issuing this travel warning

Issuing a travel warning is pretty standard practice. We often see governments err on the side of caution. However, the latest one is causing a stir...

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February 4, 2020

How to maximize earning Chase Ultimate Rewards points

With 5/24 firmly in effect and many other restrictions in place, how do you still maximize earning your Chase Ultimate Rewards points on everyday spend?

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February 3, 2020

Amex Airline Fee Credit Workaround, Ruining Hawaii, Sapphire Reserve Changes & more

Airline fee credit workaround that worked, why Chase made changes to the Sapphire Reserve, how tourists are ruining Hawaii and much more...

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January 30, 2020

Last Day! 75,000 Delta SkyMiles offer & lower annual fee

Today is the final day (before annual fees increase) for getting elevated welcome bonuses for the co-branded Delta SkyMiles cards, up to 75,000 bonus miles!

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January 29, 2020