Promos To Save Miles

  • As unofficial slogans go, “There’s nothing wrong with saving a SkyDong” might work for this one from Delta.
  • That’s probably a catchier slogan than, “American Airlines: our miles blow.” Anyway, American’s new reduced mileage awards list is available.
  • Might be worth checking out Alaska’s new chart. Some potential for miles to be saved there (particularly with short flights).
  • You can also save 20% on United awards (25% if you have their credit card or elite status). This one is limited to flights in 7 cities.

 

National Nick

Thanks to reader Nick for paying such close attention to a 6-month old post (especially considering I barely remembered writing it). At this point, can you think of a good reason for not having National status? Nick can’t. He wanted to update that post by sharing another easy link for anyone to register with. Shouldn’t take more than 30 seconds to get status.

End Of Week Triple

  • If you’re Platinum with Marriott/SPG, you should take a minute to get status with Hertz too. Assuming you don’t have it already.
  • If you’re a VERY big spender who hasn’t an Amex Business Platinum card before, you might want to look at this offer worth 100,000 points. Like most people, if $25,000 in 3 months is crazy to you, then skip it. Plenty of targeted methods (75,000 to 100,000 points) have come along and worked for people without that kind of spending.
  • Interesting email from reader JD:
    I’ve been planning to get the Chase Sapphire Reserve ever since I was denied (over 5 cards in last 24 months) during the 100,000 point bonus period even with lots of money in Chase accounts, sterling credit, applying in-branch with Chase Private Client help, etc. Bummer.
    So a week ago I finally downgraded my Sapphire Preferred to a Freedom Unlimited, and went in-branch to try again. I was told I’ll have to wait for Chase to pick up the Equifax report showing I no longer have a Sapphire Preferred card. This will take (they say) 30 to 90 days. Keep in mind there hasn’t been an in-branch bonus over the standard 50,000 point offer since 3/31/2017.

Have a great weekend, nerds!

 

 

 

Transfer Bonuses

A couple of new ones…

  • 25% bonus transferring American Express Membership Rewards points to Air France.
    (I probably won’t take advantage of this one)
  • 50% bonus transferring hotel points to Cathay Pacific.
    (I definitely won’t take advantage of this one)

 

 

IHG Nights Promo

What strange course of events would lead to me dedicating a post to an IHG promo? Especially after the not-so-subtle heartburn they caused me in the not-so-distant past?

Unrestricted free nights.

I’d only take advantage of this today if you can find a good deal for your 2 paid Kimpton nights. But if you’re in a position where you travel for work and get reimbursed…you might have a chance at getting 15 free nights out of this.