Leana, Author at Miles For Family

The 35k Offer on Amex Business SPG Card Expires Soon. Should You Bite?

March 23, 2018 By Leana 12 Comments

This is a re-post from last year. The current 35k offer will expire on March 28th, 2018. I’ve updated the information to reflect all the recent changes. I honestly don’t know if this is the last time we’ll see 35k offer, but it’s possible. We do know that this card will likely be discontinued at some […]

Recap: Chase Launches Iberia Visa, Low-category Hilton Hotels, Valuing Your Points and More

March 23, 2018 By Leana 3 Comments

Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter for most important breaking news in the miles and points world! 1) Chase has recently launched an Iberia co-branded credit card. Find details on Rapidtravelchai blog. Reportedly, the card is not subject to 5/24 rule. I’ve added this offer to my Hot Deals page. So, who should care about this new […]

On Dark Cloud and Looking for Glimpses of Sunlight…

March 22, 2018 By Leana 27 Comments

Last week, we were hosting my parents here in US. As usual, the visit involved a lot of planning, points, money, patience etc. You can see my write-up on booking flights with Flexperks and Merrill+ currency here, and using hotel points on lodging here and here I do plan to publish detailed reviews of the places […]

Debating on Day Trip Excursions from Auckland and Sydney (Readers’ Input Requested)

March 19, 2018 By Leana 16 Comments

One or more of these credit card offers may no longer be available. See our Hot Deals page for the latest offers. As most of you know, in a few months, my husband and I will be departing on a two-week trip to Tahiti, New Zealand and Australia. Our kids will be going with my […]

On Why I Decided to Cancel My Mom’s Avios Booking and Use Citi Prestige Points Instead

March 9, 2018 By Leana Leave a Comment

I was going through my older posts and updating them with current information, and this one (from 2016) caught my eye. I’m happy so say that canceling my mom’s Avios reservation was the right decision indeed. I was recently able to redeem those Avios on a flight from Melbourne to Sydney and get over 1.5 cents per mile. At […]

Recap: Last Call on US Bank Flexperks Olympic Promo, Increased Amex Delta Offers, Booking Award Flights through Partners and More

March 9, 2018 By Leana 2 Comments

Heads up! Posting next week will be very sparse. 1) Last call on US Bank promo, tied to number of Olympic medals.which will expire tomorrow. So, should you jump on it? It really depends. Personally, I would try applying for US Bank Altitude Reserve card (read about it here) if given a choice. US Bank is […]