Thank You! How to Support this Blog

I receive compensation for many links on this blog. You don’t have to use these links, but I am grateful to you if you do. I do not write about all credit cards that are available — instead focusing on miles, points, and cash back (and currencies that can be converted into the same).

I’ve been writing this blog since 2002, and it’s been a tremendous labor of love. I started it under the name More Room Throughout Coach — the idea that was could all find additional space in our travels and our lives, freedom and prosperity, by paying attention and working at it.

Of course, American got rid of their extra legroom throughout the entire coach cabin concept. But I kept blogging. Throughout the years there have been tremendous ups and downs to it. I wrote to catalogue what I was learning, and then I was in a position that I think what I had to say could be helpful to others trying to make the most of the travel and their miles and points.

While it’s been tremendously gratifying to help people achieve dream travels or just make their daily business commutes better, it has been very much a labor of love and not profit. There weren’t even ads up on the blog for a very long time. In the beginning there were ads, but that was when I was on Blogspot and they were getting the revenue. Awhile after my site was hosted by Randy Petersen‘s team they put up something called BlogAds which I think paid $40 a week or so, and I told Randy to keep it since presumably there were hosting costs and whatnot.

The current GoogleAds are certainly better, and it’s nice to have a little something extra from banner ads.

I’m frequently asked if there’s anything that readers can do to say thank you. And I usually tell them that their improved travels, or being able to get the frequent flyer award they want, is thanks enough. I really have been fortunate to have touched the travel lives of so many people like you.

But if I’ve been helpful in your travels or you’ve just enjoyed this blog for awhile, there is something you can do if you are inclined.

American Express, Chase, Citibank, and Barclays are advertising partners of this blog.

One of the easiest and most lucrative ways to accumulate miles and points quickly is through credit card signup bonuses. If you’re going to get a new credit card, and most readers probably should (a few times a year!) then please consider using my links for those cards.

The banks will provide me with referral credit, it doesn’t really cost you anything (you get the points, and many offers waive annual fees the first year!), but it does make a difference for me. I do greatly appreciate your consideration!

  1. Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card has an offer to earn 90k bonus points after you spend $8,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.

    It earns 3 points per dollar on the first $150,000 spent each year on travel — that’s airlines, hotels, rental cars, tolls, even Uber — and shipping and advertising on social media and search engines, so great for anyone who advertises on Facebook or Twitter, or who spends money advertising with Google. It also comes with $600 protection against theft or damage when you use it to pay your cell phone.

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    Singapore A380 Suites

  2. Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card has an offer to earn 75,000 bonus miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening, equal to $750 in travel (See rates and fees)

    The card earns unlimited 2X miles on purchases – and 10X miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel and 5X miles on flights booked through Capital One Travel.

    You’ll receive a $300 annual credit for bookings through Capital One Travel. And you’ll get 10,000 bonus miles (equal to $100 towards travel) every year, starting on your first anniversary. With this card you can access the Capital One Lounge as well as Priority Pass lounges.


    Capital One Lounge Washington Dulles


    Capital One Landing Washington National

  3. Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card will let you enjoy $250 to use on Capital One Travel in your first cardholder year, plus earn 75,000 bonus miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening – that’s equal to $1,000 in travel. (See rates and fees.)

    The card earns unlimited 2X miles on every purchase, every day, plus 5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Trave. You can use your miles to get reimbursed for any travel purchase-or redeem by booking a trip through Capital One Travel. Plus, transfer your miles to your choice of 15+ travel loyalty programs. It has a $95 annual fee.


    KLM Business Class

  4. American Express® Business Gold Card has an offer to earn 100,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $15,000 on eligible purchases with the Business Gold Card within the first 3 months of cardmembership.

    The Business Gold Card now comes in three metal designs: Gold, Rose Gold and Limited Edition White Gold. White Gold design is only available while supplies last. Make your selection when you apply on Americanexpress.com.

    The card will earn 4X Membership Rewards® points on the top two eligible categories where your business spends the most each month from 6 eligible categories. While your top 2 categories may change, you will earn 4X points on the first $150,000 in combined purchases from these categories each calendar year (then 1X thereafter). Only the top 2 categories each billing cycle will count towards the $150,000 cap.* Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights and prepaid hotels booked on amextravel.com using your Business Gold Card.*

    You earn up to $20 in statement credits monthly after you use the Business Gold Card for eligible U.S. purchases at FedEx, Grubhub, and Office Supply Stores. This can be an annual savings of up to $240. Enrollment required. You can also get up to a $12.95** statement credit back each month after you pay for a monthly Walmart+ membership (subject to auto-renewal) with your Business Gold Card. **Up to $12.95 plus applicable taxes on one membership fee.*

    This is a $375 annual fee card. Terms apply. See rates and fees.


    Cathay Pacific First Class

  5. Citi Strata PremierSM Card (See rates and fees.) For a limited time, earn 75,000 bonus ThankYou® Points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months of account opening, redeemable for $750 in gift cards or travel rewards at thankyou.com.

    Earn on this $95 annual fee card is 10 Points per $1 spent on Hotels, Car Rentals, and Attractions booked on CitiTravel.com; 3 Points per $1 on Air Travel and Other Hotel Purchases, at Restaurants, Supermarkets, Gas and EV Charging Stations; 1 Point per $1 spent on all other purchases.

    Points can be transferred to a variety of frequent flyer programs, including:

    • SkyTeam: Aeromexico Club Premier, Air France KLM Flying Blue, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
    • oneworld: Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Malaysia Airlines Enrich, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
    • Star Alliance: Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus, Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles
    • Non-alliance: Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, JetBlue TrueBlue,


    EVA Air Business Class

  6. Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card This is a no annual fee card with an offer to earn $750 bonus cash back after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening

    If you have a Sapphire Preferred, Sapphire Reserve, or Ink Business Unlimited card, you can transfer the points from this one into that account and then they become transferable to airline miles and hotel points.

  7. Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card has an offer to earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.

    Enjoy benefits such as 5x on travel purchased through Chase TravelSM, 3x on dining, select streaming services and online groceries, 2x on all other travel purchases, 1x on all other purchases, $50 Annual Chase Travel Hotel Credit, plus more.

    You can transfer points to Chase airline and hotel partners such as United; Hyatt; Southwest; British Airways; Virgin Atlantic; Singapore Airlines; Air France KLM; JetBlue; Aer Lingus; Iberia; Emirates; Marriott.


    Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi

    Noteworthy are the protections that come with this card. You can count on Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance, Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver, Lost Luggage Insurance and more. And you can get complimentary access to DashPass which unlocks $0 delivery fees and lower service fees for a minimum of one year when you activate by December 31, 2027.

  8. Chase Sapphire Reserve® has a similar offer to earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That is a $550 annual fee card that comes with a $300 Annual Travel Credit as reimbursement for travel purchases charged to your card each account anniversary year. It earns 3x points on other travel and dining & 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases. The card comes with easy, one-time enrollment for a Priority Pass Select with unlimited visits (including for up to 2 guests) subject only to capacity at 1300+ lounges around the world.

    You can take your points and transfer them to a variety of airlines and hotel programs, or use your points at 1.5 cents apiece towards travel. Current transfer partners for Sapphire Preferred, Reserve and also the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card include:

    • Airlines: United MileagePlus, British Airways Executive Club, Air France KLM Flying Blue, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Iberia Plus, Aer Lingus AerClub, Emirates Skywards, Air Canada Aeroplan
    • Hotels: World of Hyatt, Marriott Bonvoy, IHG One Rewards


    Park Hyatt New York

  9. Citi® / AAdvantage BusinessTM World Elite Mastercard® earsn 65,000 American Airlines AAdvantage bonus miles after spending $4,000 in purchases within the first 4 months of account opening. [See rates and fees]

    The card offers first checked bag on domestic American Airlines itineraries. There’s preferred boarding on American Airlines flights as well.

    Earning is 2 AAdvantage® miles per $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases, and on purchases at telecommunications merchants, cable and satellite providers, car rental merchants and at gas stations; 1 AAdvantage® mile per $1 spent on other purchases; 1 Loyalty Point for every 1 eligible mile earned from purchases.

    The card also unlocks access to the AAdvantage Business program which makes it possible for the business to earn miles for associated employee travel, even as the employees earn their own miles, and also for linked travelers to earn an additional Loyalty Point per dollar spent on American Airlines tickets.


    American Airlines New Business Class Suite

  10. World of Hyatt Business Credit Card has an offer to earn 60,000 Bonus Points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening.

    On an ongoing basis you’ll earn up to 9 points total per $1 spent at Hyatt -4 Bonus Points per $1 on qualified purchases at Hyatt hotels & up to 5 Base Points per $1 from Hyatt as a World of Hyatt member; 2 Bonus Points per $1; spent in your top three spend categories each quarter; 2 Bonus Points per $1; spent on fitness club and gym memberships; 1 Bonus Point per $1 spent on all other purchases.

    You’ll receive up to $100 in Hyatt statement credits – spend $50 or more at any Hyatt property and earn $50 statement credits up to two times each anniversary year. And the value here is the role the card plays in elite status: 5 Tier-Qualifying night credits toward status and Milestone rewards for every $10,000 you spend in a calendar year along with World of Hyatt Discoverist status for as long as your account is open. Plus, Discoverist status to up to five employees.


    Park Hyatt St. Kitts

Think there’s a card that belongs on this list but isn’t here, leave a comment!

For rates and fees of the American Express® Business Gold Card, click here