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10 Great Ways to Save Money on Car Rentals
Jan
23
2016
Airlines and hotels get most of the ink in travel and in terms of getting the best deal. And when I write about rental cars that seems to generate the last interest. But I rent cars, on many trips I’m in the car longer than the plane and if the trip is long enough I can spend as much on airport taxes and gas as on my ticket. Cars shouldn’t just be an afterthought.
When I’m after the lowest possible price, here’s how I approach it.
American Express Speaks About What’s Happening With the Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card
Jan
23
2016
American Express is struggling and even they do not know what the Marriott acquisition of Starwood will mean for the Starwood American Express card. They admitted as much during their earnings call.
Here’s what American Express is saying — and what’s most likely to happen.
Do Planes Need Life Vests? And Delta’s Threats.
Jan
23
2016
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Drunk Perv Molests Man Inflight and Rapper Arrested at Immigration
Jan
22
2016
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Alaska Airlines Pilot Blew a .142 After Flying Two Segments, Isn’t Charged for 18 Months
Jan
22
2016
An Alaska Airlines pilot is charged with piloting two flights in and out of Portland with a blood alcohol level over .13 in 2014. Just as shocking, it took 18 months for him to be charged.
What the story didn’t say is that Arntson’s flights were supposed to land and take off from Seattle. Kidding.
More Hotel Consolidation Coming: Club Carlson Looks to Sell
Jan
22
2016
IHG bought Kimpton. Marriott is buying Starwood. Accor is buying Fairmont.
Now Carlson is exploring a sale of its hotel business. The Club Carlson brands including Radisson and Park Inn would wind up part of another, larger chain.
American Express Enters Cost Cutting Mode, Where to From Here?
Jan
21
2016
American Express hasn’t even lost Costco charges yet, and it’s reeling. Here’s the inside story on how Amex lost the Costco deal. Delta is their second largest co-brand, but with Marriott buying Starwood they presumably lose the ability to issue Starwood co-brands at some point when the programs are expected to merge.
American Express lost the JetBlue co-brand to Barclays though it’s small and they will actually manage the backend for Barclays through their LoyaltyEdge business. Their network is no longer used for Fidelity card transactions.
Getting Your 4th Night Free on Hotel Stays Has Become Even Easier
Jan
21
2016
Citi Prestige offers 50,000 points after $3000 spend within 3 months. It offers nearly identical spending bonuses — triple points on air and hotel and double points on dining and entertainment.
Citi has changed the concierge company they use for their Prestige card and that’s who helps you take advantage of the 4th hotel night free benefit that the card comes with. As a result the process is really streamlined. They’ve moved to Aspire Lifestyle Concierge from Ten Lifestyle Concierge. Here’s how the process works now:
Bank of America Reporting Bonuses to IRS, and the New Best Business Class to Australia
Jan
21
2016
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
