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.
You may have top-tier elite status, but…
At this moment, I got the shock of my life. The rep completing check in told us that we would owe a bill upwards of $2,000 after we finish our stay.
The only hotel chain that ‘loves’ Third party (OTA) bookings
However, there's one hotel chain which just made waves about having no qualms with regards to third party bookings. In fact, they say that they love it!
I called Amex’s retention department: Here’s what happened…
Card benefits are constantly changing. Businesses change card benefits based on their profitability, market needs and/or customer feedback. It doesn't hurt to call in and politely discuss any incentive or bonus to keep your business.
Deal: US West Coast to India $599 Round Trip!
Airfare deals come and go. With a little bit of flexibility, these deals can be a great way to explore the world at a really low price.
Counterpoint: Daily Getaways are a waste of time
Why dedicate all that time and stress to buying a limited time, limited quantity deal on Daily Getaways when you can sign up for a miles/points credit card from the comfort of your home?
Is this the (scary) future of airplane seating?
Imagine a bicycle seat with a lightly padded, upright piece of plastic to lean against.
April Roundup: Travel Deals & News you may have missed
Here's a recap of what was covered in the world of travel deals and news...
Is the Chase-United partnership on shaky grounds?
Given the breadth of coverage that these recent program changes have received, this piece from Skift caught my attention. I am of the opinion that as we see a gradual reduction in value of US frequent flyer programs, co-branded cards may be the first ones to suffer.
Earn up to 50,000 Miles for loan refinancing
One of the best things about collecting miles and points is that it’s a lot easier than most people think it is. You don't necessarily need to hop onto a plane in order to earn miles.
How to fly around North America in Delta First Class
After Delta devalued, I've used this redemption option to keep flying Delta without having to use any Sky Miles.