Frequent Miler
Is Amex about to raise the Business Gold’s annual fee (again)?
Like many credit card issuers, American Express hasn’t been shy about raising the costs of being a cardholder over the last few years. Most recently, it increased the annual fees for the Platinum Card® and Business Platinum Card® to an eye-watering $895/year (or $75 per month!), in the process completely...
Monkey Miles
Chase officially eases bonus eligibility on Sapphire Preferred and Reserve.
When the Chase Sapphire Reserve® was revamped last year the eligibility rules changed. Those changes ended up being kind of confusing in respect to whether you could get the Reserve while having Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and whether you’d be eligible for a bonus if you’d had either in the past,...
View from the Wing
You Can Do Better Than Me: Citi Strata Elite’s Improved 100,000 Point Offer Plus Huge First Year Credits
I got my card when the offer was just 80,000 points and I was super happy with that. I only wish I'd waited until right now to apply, because the limited time launch offer for the card has actually been improved upon.
Travel Points Playbook
The Problem with Chase Sapphire Exclusive Tables that Could Cost You $150
Back in December, Chase leveled up the very meager list of restaurants eligible for the twice annual $150… The post The Problem with Chase Sapphire Exclusive Tables that Could Cost You $150 appeared first on Travel Points Playbook.
Frequent Miler
How to convert Capital One cash back to miles by moving rewards
Many cardholders don’t realize they can transfer rewards between their own accounts online. I can even transfer cash back from my wife’s Spark Cash card to miles on her Venture or Venture X card at a conversion rate of $0.01 = 1 mile. Complete Guide to Capital One Miles Why...
Monkey Miles
New Limited Time Offers on American Express Delta credit cards ( up to 125k )
American Express has new, limited time offers on their Delta cobranded credit cards. Some are the highest welcome offers we've ever seen! The post New Limited Time Offers on American Express Delta credit cards ( up to 125k ) appeared first on Monkey Miles.
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 571: A Perfect 10?
Why is the 10 so hot right now? Plus cabin retrofits, premium economy, and some confusing CC action.
TravelUpdate
Coming Soon: Trump Accounts to Accept Credit Card Rewards as Deposits
You'll soo be convert your credit card rewards into deposits for your Trump Accounts. But is this a good idea in the first place?
Eye of the Flyer
Deadline Approaching to Change Platinum Airline Incidental Credit Preferred Carrier
If you have a Platinum card with an airline incidental statement credit perk, you have only a few days left to make any changes. And if you hold a Business flavor, you may want to make sure that your choice from last year is still selected. The final day to...
TravelUpdate
Singapore Airlines Business Class Review (Airbus A350-900 Medium Haul)
On Christmas Day, I took yet another flight in Singapore Airlines Business Class, thanks to using my KrisFlyer miles before they devalued.
Your Mileage May Vary
The New Credit Cards I Picked Up in 2025: Keep, Drawer, or Cancel?
Every year, I end up picking up a few new credit cards. And each one has a specific reason. Maybe a card has a huge welcome offer. Maybe there’s a…
2PAXfly
CONSUMER LAW: What to do when your flight is cancelled
Flight cancellations are a fact of life in peak travel periods, when airports and airlines are handling record numbers of passengers. When your travel plans suddenly unravel, whether it’s because of weather, airline issues or some other reason, you need to know what your rights are, what you can claim...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 568: Ops Oopsies
'Tis the season for all sorts of things, including some interesting operational messes.
Travel Points Playbook
Looking Back: My Top Posts of 2025
Now that the calendar has flipped to 2026, and as I approach my 1-year anniversary on BoardingArea, I… The post Looking Back: My Top Posts of 2025 appeared first on Travel Points Playbook.
TravelUpdate
My latest business class upgrade success story!
In the miles and points space, the business class upgrade is the holy grail. During my most recent trip, I was able to upgrade my flight!