Extra Diamond

Thanks to reader Scott for sharing a new Hilton page for people who are about to lose their status. It’s meant to be a one-time extension for those who have been Diamonds for at least 3 years (doesn’t need to be consecutive). If your status is ending and you use this now, the extension will be good through the end of March 2019.

Kimpton Time

Now’s a good time if you’ve been thinking about staying at a Kimpton property (or have any hotel stays to make in the next couple of months).

  • There’s the 10,000 IHG points for a Kimpton stay before May,
  • Plus the $60 off $300 Amex Offer that most of us with American Express cards are seeing in our accounts,
  • Not to mention the 25% off sale at Kimpton right now,
  • And the potential cash back (like 9% from Upromise) from going through a portal.

Not bad. Thanks to reader Julia for sharing her deal-stacking thoughts. Have a great weekend, nerds!

 

United Award Sale

Feels like we’ve been seeing a bunch of these from airlines lately. This one…well, it isn’t the best of the bunch. That said, saving 20% on saver awards to Sydney, Singapore, Iceland, or Portugal is a pretty good deal for the right person. I guess I’m just not sure how many “right people” I know. Economy international flights (especially the ones that typically don’t cost much) aren’t usually the goal for most nerds.

 

Midweek Triple

  • If you haven’t signed up for Clear yet, you can get a 3-month trial membership for free.
  • Take a quick survey for 500 free Voila points and a chance to win 250,000.
  • Save 20% on Uber rides to/from locations throughout the country for the rest of black history month.

 

Auctions

Thanks to Chicago reader Craig who spotted a few Hilton auctions ending in the morning at a reasonable (for now) price. Probably a good time for my periodic reminder to check Hilton, Starwood, Delta, and/or Wyndham auctions every week or so. Especially if you’re rich with any of those currencies. Good stuff pops up occasionally and I only post these reminders once or twice per year.