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There Are a Lot of Great Card Offers Out There. Here’s Why You Want the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card First.

by Gary Leff on September 25, 2015

Sep 25 2015

I’ve been a fan of the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card as an important tool for frequent flyers for a long time because:

It earns one of the most valuable points currencies, which transfer to a variety of airlines (including in all 3 major airline alliances) and hotels.
It earns points quickly, with double points on both travel and dining (what travelers tend to spend on most).

Recent reports are that Chase has only wanted to approve this card for new customers that haven’t applied for 5 new cards in the past two years.

That means three things…

United Express Flight Delayed Yesterday When Pilot and Co-Pilot Got Into a Fight

by Gary Leff on September 20, 2015

Sep 20 2015

Saturday’s 1:41pm United Express Lubbock – Houston flight operated by ExpressJet was delayed 5 hours for an unusually interesting reason.

United Brings Back Award Holds on Their New Website!

by Gary Leff on September 17, 2015

Sep 17 2015

The ability to hold an award is important. Instant ticketing makes life difficult for the frequent flyer, which is why I love American’s 5 day hold policy so much.

United took away the legit ability to do award holds three years ago. But now with the rollout of their new website, they’ve brought it back for folks who have some miles in their account but not enough to ticket their award. Here’s how to use that to your advantage!

American Will Now Charge You for 2 Awards If You Fly Hawaiian Airlines Beyond Hawaii

by Gary Leff on September 16, 2015

Sep 16 2015

September 1 we lost the ability to redeem American miles for travel between the mainland US and Hawaii on Hawaiian Airlines. We could still book awards that include Hawaiian for travel with the islands, and to international destinations beyond Hawaii.

It turns out though — and not part of American’s announcement — including Hawaiian Airlines to destinations beyond Hawaii will require redeeming a separate award.

Little Known Round the World Awards You Can Redeem Your Miles For

by Gary Leff on September 16, 2015

Sep 16 2015

Not as many airlines offer round the world awards as used to — but several do, including airlines you probably have access to miles with.

Generally you can fly on an airline and its alliance partners, making several stops, with the caveat that you have to fly literally around the world (crossing both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans). It’s more expensive than a simple roundtrip award, but for the number of places you can visit it can be a strong value.

20% Bonus Buying Starwood Points This Week Only

by Gary Leff on September 15, 2015

Sep 15 2015

Starwood is a 20% bonus on purchased points. Starwood points are the most valuable loyalty currency, and there’s leverage in any bonus they offer, however I don’t think this offer is cheap enough to justify buying.

One-Way United Awards for $104 or 7500 Miles, and Other Great Redemption Values If You Act Fast

by Gary Leff on September 12, 2015

Sep 12 2015

Usually when airlines run award redemption sales, you’re limited to their own flights. But through Tuesday September 15, Star Alliance program Avianca LifeMile is offering redemption discounts on partner flights!

And usually when airlines run award redemption sales, you’re limited to economy flights. This LifeMiles sale even includes business and international first class.

It pairs with a big discount on purchased miles at just 1.4 cents apiece.

Delta Isn’t an Airline, It’s a Complex Derivatives Trading Firm.

by Gary Leff on September 12, 2015

Sep 12 2015

Modern airlines are really transportation system, and part financial trading firm. And sometimes they’re more of the latter than the former.

Indeed, here’s what Delta has been up to after losing over a billion dollars on fuel hedges in the first quarter of this year:

Starting Tuesday, American and Delta Will No Longer Even Be Frenemies

by Gary Leff on September 11, 2015

Sep 11 2015

I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.

How to Get the Best Rewards for a Home Remodel, and When to Status Match

by Gary Leff on September 5, 2015

Sep 05 2015

Reader Wings has two questions: what’s the best rewards possible for a $25,000 home remodel project? And is now a good time to status match from United 1K to American’s Executive Platinum level?