Category Archives: Credit Cards

Is the New Chase Hyatt Business Credit Card Worth It? Here Is My Take.

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Andy Shuman • 0 Comments

There have been talks for a few weeks about the upcoming Hyatt Business card that would come out shortly, so I wasn’t too surprised when I saw this while researching the Hyatt website for my final Hyatt Categories 1-4 post: So, have our prayers been finally answered? Well, not mine. Is the Hyatt Business… Continue Reading

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Best in Miles, Points, Credit Cards, Travel and More: Around the Web Sep 26 — Oct 2 2021

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Andy Shuman • 0 Comments

Welcome to my new miles, points, credit cards digest covering best stories from the blogosphere. Here are some topics: Marriott’s race to the bottom continues Chase devalues its Pay Yourself Back categories New JetBlue credit card bonuses Miraval BOGO offer Resy AmEx Platinum offer Real Covid pill And more To access publications hidden behind… Continue Reading

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You Can Stay at a Spectacular Conrad Koh Samui Villa for 63,000 Hilton Points

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Andy Shuman • 2 Comments

On Saturday, this piece from Loyalty Lobby caught my eye. They found rates for Conrad Koh Samui villas to be as low as $250 plus taxes and fees. All Conrad Koh Samui villas feature private pools and breathtaking ocean views. Gold and Diamond members get an awesome free buffet breakfast, although I don’t know… Continue Reading

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Best in Miles, Points, Credit Cards, Travel and More: Around the Web Sep 19 — Sep 25 2021

Posted on September 26, 2021 by Andy Shuman • 2 Comments

Here are some topics: A new no-fly list? AA relentless race to the bottom Hotel Basic Economy Increased welcome bonuses National Emerald status And more To access publications hidden behind the paywall, I have three words for you: Firefox. Bypass. Paywalls (no relation 🙂 ). The most important news of the week! US… Continue Reading… Continue Reading

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When Meeting Credit Card Minimum Spending Requirements Is Not a Good Deal

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Andy Shuman • 0 Comments

Most welcome bonuses are and have always been contingent on meeting credit card minimum spending requirements. We all know that. But hitting these minimum spending requirements with a regular spend is getting harder and harder, reaching the point when you might be foregoing other, more lucrative opportunities. A couple weeks ago I wrote about the… Continue Reading

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Best in Miles, Points, Credit Cards, Travel and More: Around the Web Sep 12 — Sep 18 2021

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Andy Shuman • 5 Comments

To access publications hidden behind the paywall, I have three words for you: Firefox. Bypass. Paywalls. Planes This is a story about someone who booked a United award flight via the Chase portal, then his flight got rescheduled and the new scheduling didn’t work for him, then he canceled the flight, then United refunded… Continue Reading

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Best in Miles, Points, Credit Cards, Travel and More: Around the Web Sep 5 — Sep 11 2021

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

Here are some interesting points, miles, credit cards and other travel-related articles and posts from around the blogosphere. Planes An interesting Miles to Memories idea on how to transfer AmEx points to United. As a reminder, United is not an AmEx transfer partner, so a direct transfer is not in the cards, but you… Continue Reading

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Fuel Surcharge Showdown: Turkish miles vs. ANA miles

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Andy Shuman • 4 Comments

These pesky fuel surcharges are my favorite pet peeve. Not unlike so-called hotel “resort charges,” there is nothing real about them. These so-called “surcharges” are merely a legalized scam, an accounting trick, a profit center that allows airlines to screw travel agencies out of commissions and extract money from their loyalty program members… Continue Reading

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Best in Miles, Points, Credit Cards, Travel and More: Around the Web Aug 29 — Sep 4 2021

Posted on September 5, 2021 by Andy Shuman • 0 Comments

Here are some interesting points, miles, credit cards and other travel-related articles and posts from around the blogosphere. Planes Everyone and their mother has told you about the new 12 transfer bonuses from American Express. But only yours truly has offered an actionable post on the best bonuses you might actually want to use.… 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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