When I got approved for Amex Gold last month, I was genuinely shocked. I’ve been trying to get ahold of it for years, with no success up until now. Naturally, I was mainly interested in a signup bonus, as 90k Membership Rewards points is nothing to sneeze at. As far as I know, there are […]

It’s the end of the world As we know it, And I feel fine… Obviously, I’m quoting the  famous lyrics from R.E.M song. Every few years I try to do a post with reflections on the current state of miles and points hobby. I think it’s good to take a step back and analyze the […]

A few weeks ago, Nancy spilled the beans about her treasure, AKA miles and points balances. It generated a lively discussion, so I figured I might as well do a great reveal myself. Similar to what Nancy said, I have more than some, less than others. If we are talking about my normal friends, they […]

This post is a quick heads up in case you’ve missed the news. Right now there is a special points deal going on, as first reported on AwardWallet blog Here is the screenshot of the press release:   You can redeem 115k Virgin Red points on 5-night Caribbean cruises departing between June 1st and September […]

Well, this is a new one, folks. I’ve mentioned before that you have to really watch your canceled award reservations made via AAdvantage program. Usually the miles are reinstated instantly, or at least within an hour or two. But not always, and I’ve had to contact AA via Chat or Twitter in the pursuit of […]

Update on 4/24/2024: Well, the long-awaited day is here and it’s a bit of a downer. I’ll start with the bad news. Hyatt is using dynamic pricing for Mr and Mrs Smith properties (see map), and looks like you will only get 1-1.4 cents per point. So, no outsized redemptions to be had here, my […]