I recently got a request to outline a strategy on how a family of five can fly to Europe close to free. I’ve had some interaction with this particular reader, so I know some specific information that pertains to her situation. For example, I know that her preferred airport is Dallas and that her children […]
Using Avios to Book 9 Award Tickets to Europe. Part Two.
Map were provided courtesy of gcmap.comPart One Part Two This is my second installment on challenges of booking 9 award tickets to Europe with the help of Avios program. Are there good options other than Air Berlin? Another airline to consider is Aer Lingus. It currently doesn’t add fuel surcharges for award redemptions to/from Europe. […]
When is an Annual Fee Worth it For Most Regular Families?
Nope, Chase Sapphire Preferred is NOT on the list. This topic comes up quite frequently on blogs in the industry. Usually, though, many cards that make the cut have lounge access and other perks I couldn’t care less about. I’ve said many times that low spenders and infrequent travelers should be very picky when renewing […]
Is Chase Freedom the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread?
The short answer is NO. I recently saw this post on Big Habitat blog with a title “Am I the only blogger who doesn’t really care about Chase Freedom?” Even though I’m not a reseller like the author is, it mirrored a lot of my own thoughts on the matter. But wait, you may say, […]
The Battle of Amex and Chase Sapphire Preferred
Well, there are actually more than just 2 cards involved. But I gotta optimize my title for Google. This Points Gal has big plans, namely: To take down The Points Guy blog! So, I’ve said several times that I consider Amex Everyday Preferred a game changer when it comes to everyday spending for a middle-class […]
I am raising the value of SPG point to 1.5 cents
Once again, this is only my personal opinion. Your value may be lower or higher, and that’s perfectly fine. However, in this post, I wanted to explain my reasons for this change. You may have heard about adjustments in SPG categories. A lot of people felt it was a relatively mild devaluation, with some properties, […]