Frequent Miler
What is a Minimum Spend Requirement? An explanation, tips, & potential pitfalls
One of the best methods for gaining a large chunk of points or miles is to earn welcome bonuses on credit cards. This usually involves meeting a minimum spend requirement. In this post we’ll be explaining what a minimum spend requirement is, potential pitfalls to be aware of, and other...
View from the Wing
Citi Strata Elite Approvals Rolling In — $2,300 In First-Year Value
Readers are reporting surprisingly generous approvals for Citi new premium credit card. The Strata Elite currently offers an initial bonus and credits I value at $2,300 total in the first cardmember year, making it one of the most lucrative new card launches in years.
Points With a Crew
Which Marriott credit card is the best? (New Higher Offers – Up to 5 Free Nights)
There are 5 different Marriott credit cards - each with their own set of perks and benefits. Let's take a look at the pros and cons and decide which Marriott card is best
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Breaking Even Is No Longer Enough for a Travel Rewards Card
There was a time, not too long ago, when breaking even with a travel rewards card felt like a win. Back then, the ability to earn points on your purchases…
View from the Wing
Credit Card Coupon Books Are Tiresome — Except When These Provide Real Value
Premium cards have turned into coupon books, and the fatigue is real—especially when you’re doing math and chasing tiny monthly credits to justify a huge annual fee. The trick is to treat Amex Platinum and Sapphire Reserve differently: cover the fee with credits you’d use anyway, value the lounge network...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why The Citi Custom Cash Card Is Worth A Spot In Your Wallet
If you told me there was a no-annual-fee card that earns 5% cash back on your biggest spending category each month, I’d assume there was a catch—but the Citi Custom…
Monkey Miles
All time high Hilton Honors Amex card offers are back with free nights!
Hilton Honors Amex card offers American Express and Hilton have tweaked their new offers slightly.  I’m also including the Amex Hilton Aspire since it’s a card we keep and get a ton of value out of on an annual basis. The Hilton cards listed below are a mix of Affiliate...
2PAXfly
THAILAND: Travel insurance for tourists may become compulsory
Thai authorities are moving toward making travel insurance mandatory for all foreign visitors, as hospitals struggle with rising unpaid medical bills from tourists. It’s not law yet, but according to the Bangkok Post, the direction for travellers is clear, so Australians should take note. Why Thailand is cracking down The...
Live from a Lounge
BOBCARD Etihad Guest Premium Credit Card: Up to 15,000 Miles on Signup in April 2026
Etihad Guest and BOBCARD have launched a new signup offer on their newly launched co-brand credit card, the best one, so far.
2PAXfly
LOYALTY: Will travellers pay the price for the crack down on card fees in Australia?
Australian travellers’ love affair with points-earning credit cards could be heading for turbulence, as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) tightens the screws on card payment fees. On the surface, it sounds like good news: lower costs for merchants, potentially fewer surcharges at checkout, and a fairer payments system. But...
Points Miles and Bling
Credit Card Welcome Bonuses in Canada Are Getting Worse
The trend in credit card sign-up bonuses in Canada is that they are less straightforward than they used to be.…
Traveling For Miles
A change of home means I need to review my credit card portfolio
For reasons that have nothing to do with the miles and points world, I'm now spending considerably less time in the United States than ever before (I may not set foot in the United States this year), and that change means that it's time to take a closer look at...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 576: What’s the limit?
How much is too much change? How much is too much risk? How much is too many flights? We'll likely never know, but many seem to be trying to find out right now.
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 575: On Again, Off Again
Are the policy changes real? Can anyone or anything be trusted anymore? And a 20+ year throwback reference at the end, just for fun.
TravelUpdate
Promo: Rogers Bank and Free Roaming
I refer to Rogers Bank MasterCard as the best Canadian credit card for non-bonused spend and I am…