So, I used to think Citi is a bizarre bank. Well, Bank of America enters the chat… A few weeks ago, I wrote a post on applying for BoA Air France credit card in my husband’s name, in order to prevent the expiration of his 73k miles. The card was approved, and we got a […]
Our Machiya Rental in Kyoto, Japan
This is a continuation of my Japan/China trip report. See also Back from China and Japan Trip! 5 Takeaways, Worth it: JAL Premium Economy Award Seats, Better Than Expected: AA Premium Economy Shanghai PVG to DFW, Hits and Misses from our day at Tokyo DisneySea, Take this Line and Shove It (Literally): Shanghai Disneyland Hits […]
August 2025 Transfer Bonuses
It’s a new month already! Let’s look at the transfer bonuses that can make your miles stretch farther. New: Chase 100% Transfer Bonus to IHG From August 16 through September 4, 2025, get 100% transfer bonus from Chase to IHG hotels. This is the largest transfer bonus we’ve seen from Chase. While it’s a big […]
Award Fee Hike, New Rumor and More
Emirates Hikes Fees on US Fifth Freedom Award Flights: I detest high fees on award flights. Emirates recently increased fees on some flights. See this post on One Mile at a Time. Did You know You Don’t Actually Have to Show ID at Airport Security?: I’ve heard of this, but it sounds like a time-consuming […]
What to do when miles only get you halfway there
I book most if not all of my award flights as one-way flights. Why? Many times, I fly a different airline one way and another one going back based on award availability. Or, I don’t have enough miles in one program for both ways, so I have to utilize two programs. But what happens if […]
A Letter from US Bank Said My TransUnion Credit Score is 509
Nope, it’s not a typo, though there is a nuance to it. So, the other day I got a letter from US Bank telling me the credit limits on my cards have been sharply reduced. It mentioned too many credit inquiries and too many newly opened accounts. No surprise there, I know my sins better […]
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