Now, this is a sucker punch to the gut. Korean Airlines leaving Chase Ultimate Rewards removes our best award option for flights between Hawaii and the Continental U.S. … [Read more...] about Korean Airlines Leaving Chase Ultimate Rewards
Earning Points and Miles
Korean SkyPass Eliminates Award Ticket Holds
Award ticket holds, when available, makes booking award flights much more manageable; especially when you need to transfer points from a partner program. But, as is often the case with our hobby, good things eventually come to an end. Case in point, Korean SkyPass eliminates award ticket holds. … [Read more...] about Korean SkyPass Eliminates Award Ticket Holds
Review: The American Express Platinum Card
As you'll recall from my 2018 Strategy 2.0, I recently picked up the American Express Platinum Card. And it's a card I've long been conflicted about because my points strategy is different from many bloggers. I'm even conflicted about writing this review now, but here it is. … [Read more...] about Review: The American Express Platinum Card
Hawaiian Airlines Card Annual Fee Increase
Is there going to be a Hawaiian Airlines card annual fee increase for existing cardholders? The "new card" launch yesterday sure seems to hint at an increase. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Card Annual Fee Increase
Earning Hawaiian Air Award Flights with Credit Cards
It's been exactly two years since I last went over how to earn HawaiianMiles with credit cards. So, I'm going to revisit this topic, but change it up and talk about earning Hawaiian Air award flights with credit cards. … [Read more...] about Earning Hawaiian Air Award Flights with Credit Cards
My 2018 Credit Card Strategy 2.0
We're midway through 2018, and much has changed. So let's take a look at my 2018 credit card strategy 2.0. … [Read more...] about My 2018 Credit Card Strategy 2.0
Shop the Ultimate Rewards Mall with Other Cards
Did you know that you can shop the Ultimate Rewards Mall with other cards? Yes, you don't have to use an Ultimate Rewards Card to earn your bonus points! … [Read more...] about Shop the Ultimate Rewards Mall with Other Cards
Finally a Marriott Visa Certificate Reservation!
I haven't been able to use my Marriott Visa free night in years. However, finally, a Marriott Visa certificate reservation has become possible for me! But... … [Read more...] about Finally a Marriott Visa Certificate Reservation!
The New Citi AAdvantage Benefits Make Me LOL
Does American even get it anymore? Are they just that full of themselves? Because the new Citi AAdvantage benefits make me LOL for being so bad. … [Read more...] about The New Citi AAdvantage Benefits Make Me LOL
Barclays Arrival Premier World Elite Mastercard
Note this offer has expired and is no longer available. If you didn't already know, Barclays has a new card: the Barclays Arrival Premier World Elite Mastercard. And, unfortunately, this card is shaping up to be the biggest new card letdown of 2018. … [Read more...] about Barclays Arrival Premier World Elite Mastercard