Thursday Three

Sorry guys…no AwardWallet codes. Actually thinking about taking a permanent vacation from mentioning AwardWallet. A lot of you have rightfully complained about how annoying all their new marketing is. Maybe time for me to stop gushing over them. For now, just a break.

  • Here’s a sale on fancy Starwood resorts for you guys with expensive taste and fat SPG wallets.
  • Starting with people in LA and San Francisco, this is the beginning of earning free Uber rides with spending. Not too special yet but hopefully just the start of something good. At some point, if it can be gamed, I know you guys will find a way.
  • Heard from a new batch of you who were targeted for 75,000 points from the Amex Business Gold card. Check to see your offer here.

 

Last Giveaway

Time for the last one of these. Again, it’s thanks to the amazing response from you guys in May. I’ve ended up with a bunch of good stuff to give away here. Someone recently asked how and why this giveaway stuff happened…

I think there’s something to be said for being a person others can trust. Some of you wanted to share some giveaway items to show gratitude. It was really exceptional. I’m grateful too.

I tried to save the best for last. And this one is courtesy of reader Patrick O. He would like to give 2 flights away to our last lucky winner. Any cabin and any itinerary. As long as the total for each is under $400. Patrick has been doing a lot of grocery store spending and has saved up quite a few FlexPerks points. It’s VERY nice of him to want to share some with us.

Been trying to space these out the best I can. So far, I’ve given out American Airlines gift cards, 13 United Club passes, free rentals with National, and some Hyatt gift cards. Technically, you guys have given them out. Huge thanks to everyone who wanted to be part of this. Here’s the deal:

  • One person will get both flights taken care of by Patrick. I’ll put him in touch with the winner.
  • As with all of these giveaways, I know a bunch of you will be disappointed and only one person will be happy. It sucks and I’m sorry, but hey…that’s the way it goes. Still a lot better than the other alternative (not giving away anything).
  • One email per person please. Send by 11:59 PST tonight.
  • That inbox is for contest entries only. Other than the winner, no emails sent there will be read or responded to.
  • Send to the address below with the subject “Free Flight Contest.”

milenerdcontests@gmail.com (1)

Tuesday Pair

  • Thanks to reader Babu for sending this Asiana card offer. 30,000 miles and it’s from one of my favorites, Bank of America. Might be a little weird taking a break from Alaska applications, but I’ll live. I think.
  • Take a few seconds to register for Marriott’s MegaBonus. Not the sexiest deal in the world but quick to sign up and some extra points for stays.

100,000 Hilton Surpass Link

Thanks to reader Smitty for sending this updated link. Obviously, 100,000 Hilton points for the Surpass is worth considering if you haven’t had this card.

End Of Week Stuff

  • Heard from a couple of you who already won prizes in the contest mentioned on Tuesday. One picked up 5,000 points and the other got 10,000. Maybe it’s just me, but Starwood contests always seem more winnable than most.
  • Here’s a new way to redeem Marriott points for experiences. A few decent options and a bunch of overpriced ones.
  • The best car rental promo of the year is back from National. They continue to be my favorite choice for vacation cars. I have a few nightmare rental stories but never any drama with National.
  • Radpad is dead to me until they figure out how how to act less like Clownpad.
  • Coincidentally, Rebecca from Plastiq reached out and they’re offering a good deal on Mastercard payments for rent and mortgages.

Have a great weekend, nerds!