Alan 
I recently signed up for an American Express Platinum card. One of the benefits is the Amex Platinum airline fee reimbursement of up to $200 each calendar year. This is especially helpful your first year of using the card as you actually get $400 reimbursements; one for each calendar year. … Read more
Yes, I know this is a travel blog. But it seems that the “travel hacker” and “slick deal” crew are one in the same. It’s all about getting miles, meeting minimum spend on credit cards, and making money for future trips. This is an example of a deal that is … Read more
I have written extensively about the Mlife and Hyatt partnership in the past. I am an Alaska Airlines loyalist so don’t have much use for Southwest Rapid Rewards. However, Southwest Rapid Rewards and Mlife Vegas also have a partnership that has been earning me points without doing a thing. And … Read more
Recently I submitted a Bank of America Alaska Visa credit increase request. And for the first time in my life, I was denied an increase in credit or new credit card. Citi bank has a promotion going on where you can get 50,000 ThankYou Points or 50,000 American Airlines miles for … Read more
Update: Read about my experience at the American Express Hawks Island. If Amex Centurion Lounge and Centurion Studio weren’t cool enough places to grab a snack and drink, now you can enjoy a floating Amex Island! The American Express Hawks Island is coming to the Seattle waterfront on October 18 before … Read more
You can enter to win 2 United Club passes (one time use, valid through 12/31/2016) and an American Airlines Business Class Retro Amenity Kit — this one is a throw back to Piedmont Airlines. Enjoy some preflight time at a United Club Lounge in the airport of your choice and then … Read more