Category Archives: Miles and Points

Can’t Choose From 12 AmEx Transfer Bonuses? Here Are the Best 3!

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Andy Shuman • 7 Comments

AmEx is offering an unprecedented number of transfer bonuses to airlines and hotels (HT: u/corncobcareers @Reddit). Most of them you wouldn’t want to use, but that still leaves a number of choices. Log on to your account to see these offers (my preferred choices are in green). AmEx airline transfer bonuses 25% Aeromexico Club Premier… Continue Reading

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UPDATED: Awesome Iberia Business Class Award Availability Like You’ve Never Seen Before; Chase 30% and AmEx 40% Transfer Bonuses

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Andy Shuman • 12 Comments

UPDATE 9/2/21 I’m updating this post because: AmEx is now offering a 40% transfer bonus to all Avios programs including Iberia I’ve revised a part of my original post (explained below) As you might or might not know, I have posted a lot, and I mean A LOT of stories about Iberia, mostly for… Continue Reading

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Best in Miles, Points, Credit Cards, Travel and More: Around the Web Aug 22 — Aug 28 2021

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Andy Shuman • 2 Comments

Here are some interesting articles and posts from around the blogosphere. Planes It would only cost you 33,750 Turkish miles to fly in Business between Dallas and Istanbul from September 24 to March 23. While this deal is very narrow (it only works between these two cities), that’s a 12-hour flight in a delightful… Continue Reading

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Maldives ALL INCLUSIVE Overwater Villa From $626 a Day at a Highly Rated Resort!

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Andy Shuman • 0 Comments

You can book an all inclusive overwater villa in the Maldives for $626 a night, but it’s actually even better than that. But first, let me get this disclosure out of the way. This is not an advertisement, just a deal that I believe is worth sharing. I haven’t received any compensation for this… Continue Reading

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Best in Miles, Points, Credit Cards, Travel and More: Around the Web Aug 15 — Aug 21 2021 August 15, 2021

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Andy Shuman • 2 Comments

Here are some interesting articles and posts from around the blogosphere. Planes The 25% Citi transfer bonus to Avianca LifeMiles has been extended until Aug 27. Here is a brief post from Doctor of Credit to remind us that this bonus is not an isolated case (historically speaking), LOL. The post below is a… Continue Reading

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Considering a Last Ditch Attempt to Snag Hyatt Globalist Status in 2021?

Posted on August 21, 2021 by Andy Shuman • 2 Comments

So now that the new Hyatt card promo offers 2 Hyatt elite nights for every paid or award night at a hotel – does it move the needle for you? In 2021 Hyatt reduced elite tier earning requirements by 50%. Until December 31, Hyatt Globalist status can be yours for only 30 Tier-Qualifying (elite) nights,… Continue Reading

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Update August 2021: ANA Fuel Surcharges Have Crept Up on Its Own and Partners Flights

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Andy Shuman • 16 Comments

ANA fuel surcharges are back. They’re not too bad if you’re flying to Japan, but if your journey lies beyond Japan’s borders, you’ll have to pay more. And in some cases — much more. The ANA Mileage Club is very important for international travelers and you need to be aware of this awesome program.… Continue Reading

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Best in Miles, Points, Credit Cards, Travel and More: News Digest Aug 8 — Aug 14 2021

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Andy Shuman • 0 Comments

It was a slow week, but here are the best miles, points, credit cards, and travel posts I’ve found. Enjoy. Planes There are two Avianca-related developments I find interesting. First, Avianca is adding a few new routes to the U.S I find it encouraging in terms of their bankruptcy / reorganization efforts. I believe… Continue Reading

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Right Now You Can Transfer Citi Points to American or Avianca (With the 25% Bonus). Should You?

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Andy Shuman • 0 Comments

You can transfer your Citi points to Avianca LifeMiles with a 25% bonus (until Aug 20). UPDATE 8.20.21: Extended until August 27. Or you can transfer your Citi points to American AAdvantage (until Nov 13). For many this is a no-brainer. American AAdvantage is a venerable program. It’s much easier to use, not nearly as… Continue Reading

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