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.

Reaching Me

Got an email yesterday asking how open I am to an outside article being pasted here. Also heard from a dude whose friend tried to reach out and never heard back. So just wanted to post a few communication-related notes…

  • If anyone wants to write something (a tip, personal experience/story, review, or things like that) then I’m certainly open to posting it here.
  • If you want to share an opportunity with readers (like the 10% flight discount deal) but would like me to write it for you, I’m willing to do that too.
  • If you ever write to me about anything and don’t hear back, make sure you check your spam folder. I try to respond to everyone within 24 hours.
  • If you don’t know my email address yet, feel free to use the contact form on the top right and you’ll have it when I reply.
  • Finally, if you’re interested in placing a paid advertisement here, you’re (obviously) on the wrong blog for that. This one is ad-free.