I applied for the updated Chase Sapphire Reserve on Monday, June 23. I was instantly approved. I previously received the Chase Sapphire Reserve (and sign up bonus) in 2016 when the card was first introduced. I also previously had the Chase Sapphire Preferred (and sign up bonus) in 2021. After … Read more
Delta Airlines opened up The Window Seat Shop, a temporary pop-up shop at Seattle Tacoma International Airport earlier this week. The store is set to be open between November 23 and December 8, 2024. Last holiday season they opened a similar space at JFK in New York. Located across from … Read more
The Amex Business Platinum card, with a $695 annual fee, is the most expensive credit card that I have ever applied for. When I signed up for the card, the sign up bonus was 190,000 Membership Rewards points after $15,000 spend in the first three months. So what are the … Read more
The expanded American Express Centurion Lounge at Sea-Tac International Airport opened in February, 2023 in the Central Terminal. Despite its 14,000 square feet, during my Friday evening visit it was incredibly crowded. Still it is a much needed update from the previous Centurion Studio in SEA. The Central Terminal at … Read more
Three of the big banking institutions now have their own airport lounges. Amex Centurion Lounges have been around the longest. Capital One has their lounge. And Chase has the Sapphire Lounges. If you have a Chase Sapphire Reserve, J.P. Morgan Reserve or The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card, you get unlimited visits to … Read more
The third Capital One Lounge is located at Denver International Airport (DEN). Located in the A Terminal, the airport terminals are connected by a train so no matter the terminal you are leaving from, you can access the lounge. Unlimited access to the lounge is free for Venture X cardholders … Read more
Amex Offers are promotions that you can add to your card so that when a purchase is made, you receive either a statement credit or Membership Rewards points. Recently there was an offer for Hyatt’s Independent Collection Brands, including JdV, Unbound, and Destinations. The offer was “Spend $400 or more, … Read more
Booking Virgin Voyages with Points I’ve recently become interested in cruising. I’ve only done two in my life; the most recent a free Royal Caribbean cruise through my status with MGM Resorts. But I’ve always wanted to do an Alaska cruise so started some research that led me down many … Read more
Capital One Travel Issue with Booking Flight One of my every day cards is the Capital One Venture X card. For the $395 annual fee you get Priority Pass membership plus a $300 annual travel credit and a 10,000 point anniversary bonus each year (worth $100). It is my one … Read more
Credit Cards I’m Keeping The credit card world has changed a lot since I started accumulating sign up bonuses about six years ago. Banks have cut down on the ability to churn (open a card, get the bonus, close it, then reopen it for another sign up bonus). The pandemic … Read more
Hyatt Promotions 2020 Hyatt currently has three very generous promotions. Below I break down each promotion and help you navigate whether a paid stay or a points stay makes more sense. Paid Stays A Warm Welcome Awaits The first promotion is for paid stays when you book by September 8, … Read more
How to Return Metal Citi Bank Prestige Credit Card Recently I removed an authorized user from my Citi Prestige Card account. I put their card in my proverbial sock drawer, unsure of what to do with it. I had a Chase Sapphire Reserve Card that I canceled and they sent … Read more
New Alaska Airlines Visa Card Benefits Starting tomorrow, June 1, 2019, the Alaska Airlines Visa Card from Bank of America will add two new benefits. 50% off Alaska Lounge Day Pass This benefit has actually been around for a bit as a trial, however now it is being written into … Read more
Citi Prestige 4th Night Free + Hyatt Prive Benefits No More Recently Hyatt introduced their Prive program where stays booked with a Prive designated travel agent could get added benefits to their stay including hotel credits and free breakfast. This was a great option for people like me that no … Read more
M life Rewards Mastercard Sign Up Bonus – Free Night at Mandalay Bay The M life Rewards Mastercard is laughably bad. The standard sign up bonus is 10,000 points that can be redeemed for $100 worth of charges at M life Properties. You are also automatically given Pearl Status. In … Read more