Before we delve deeper into murkier and darker waters of manufactured spend, let’s make sure we have covered the basics. The two easiest ways to make sure you can meet the credit card bonus spend requirements or even make a few bucks on the side, are Amazon Payments and AMEX Serve. There is nothing easier… Continue Reading
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Manufactured Spend for Lazy Travelers: Amazon Payments Updated
Warning: Manufactured Spend is an advanced technique used either to obtain miles and points or for monetary gains. To all my readers who don’t know what I’m talking about here, please do not dive in. You need to read a lot on the topic to avoid dire consequences. Yes, really! As you might or might… Continue Reading
Hilton HHonors Changes 2014
A year ago, in light of the upcoming huge Hitlon devaluation of 2013, I wrote the post aptly named: Hilton HHonors Armageddon. Oy! The point of that article was that while there had been some really drastic devaluation of some of their best properties, they had also introduced some positive changes. Two Flyertalk members Jerry305 and Richdary… Continue Reading
Fantastic Value of Avios in Brazil. Oh, and I Am Going to the World Cup.
OK, I have finally booked two AA award tickets to Rio for my cousin Timmy and me. Haven’t gotten game tickets yet, or a roof over our heads. That’s fine. We’ll just wing it. We’ve done it before. For those of you, folks, who don’t know yet, AA opened up a lot of Saver inventory… Continue Reading
#AAdvantageMAAsacre – Part Deux
Reader MikeS sent me an email reminding that AA is not the first US airline that introduced major changes without a notice. Delta did it too. Thanks Mike. Totally slipped my mind. That doesn’t let AA off the hook, though. My yesterday post is here. As I mentioned yesterday, American Airlines has introduced some drastic… Continue Reading
Still Want Vanilla Reload? Go to Ebay!
Vanilla Reload is now dead. This is probably the only place left in the country where you could buy your favorite beans with a credit card. Apparently some overly enthusiastic entrepreneurs couldn’t wait long enough to try and take advantage of our loss. 🙂 Too soon? I know you’re still hurting. I know I… Continue Reading
Hitler Rips CVS Video Fixed – Plus Vanilla Reload Update 04.03.14: 9AM-5:45PM EST
This is the fixed video. Enjoy! Although, I’d love nothing more than not having had the inspiration to make it. Hitler Rips CVS for Vanilla Reload Masacre Vanilla Reload Availability Update This is the recap of today reports found on the Flyertalk CSV thread in the order of appearance. Most reports (but not all) indicate whatever stores are… Continue Reading
Hitler Rips CVS for Vanilla Reload Massacre and Update for 04.02
Under the influence of Amolkold’s and TBB’s Hitler Videos, I decided I had to make my own. It’s shorter and much less elaborate than the above cited pieces, but I hope it would solicit a couple of chuckles out of you. If so, my job is done. Amolkold’s Hitler Video is here. TBB’s Video is… Continue Reading
Vanilla Reloads: Alive and Kicking but for How Long?
This weekend, I spent more time at Flyertalk than I did in the last month. Seriously, couldn’t unglue myself from the screen. Popcorn in hand, I was studying this CVS Thread not only to gather useful information, but for great entertainment as well. Although, I‘m lying already. I didn’t have popcorn. Not lying about how much… Continue Reading
World Cup 2014: Saver Award Flights to Brazil Are Opening Up
It’s not the first time that the saver rates to Brazil have been bookable: I wrote about it here and here, but this is the first time the flights have appeared on American. The uniqueness of this situation is that the most of the availability is on US Air (although, some are on TAM and American), and… Continue Reading
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