Lots of news happening this week! Last Call for 1:1 Hyatt Transfers from Certain Chase Credit Cards: If you own the Chase Sapphire Preferred card or the Chase Ink Preferred card, the transfer ratio from Chase to Hyatt is decreasing from 1:1 to 4:3. You have until September 30 to...

My husband owns the Chase Sapphire Reserve (CSR) card. It comes with a $500 annual credit for 2-night stays at The Edit hotel collection ($250 every 6 months). And this year, the card offered an additional $250 credit for 2-night stays at select hotel brands (IHG, Montage, Pendry, Omni, Virgin,...

A Southwest passenger complained about what it would cost to get his family seated together. His frustration was understandable, but his complaint about solo travelers didn’t go over quite as…

Citi ThankYou points have been growing on me, especially this past year after I opened a Citi Strata Elite credit card. Citi just announced a new transfer partner and two new transfer bonuses this month! Citi Adds Japan Airlines as Transfer Partner On September 20, Citi added Japan Airlines as...

As I mentioned last week, it’s time for me to apply for a new credit card to earn miles and points from some upcoming expenses I have to pay. After looking at all my options, I applied and was approved for a new card yesterday. 10k Referral Bonus on Bilt...

Hyatt Dumps AA for Delta: Last week, Hyatt announced a termination of its partnership with American Airlines and a new partnership with Delta Airlines. I enjoyed a reciprocal status match between Hyatt and AA a few years ago, and I’m sad to see that relationship ending. See more details on...

25 years ago: I wasn’t married yet. 25 years ago: I didn’t have kids yet. 25 years ago: I didn’t know most of the people that will read this today. 25 years ago: The towers still stood. I woke up this morning to a... The post 25 Years Later, This Day...

It’s been several months since I’ve gotten a new credit card to earn miles and points for free travel. Same with my husband. We’ve been saving up to pay for some big bills in the upcoming months (namely home insurance and property taxes), so it’s time for us to strategize...

This is a continuation of my Asia trip report. See also Back from Thailand and Singapore: 7 Biggest Takeaways, Review: Singapore Airlines Business Class SFO to SIN to BKK, Cathay Pacific Premium Economy HKG to SEA, A Taste of Andaz Singapore, One Day in Singapore, Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and the...

Bilt Rent Day: Up to 100% Transfer Bonus to Virgin Atlantic / Virgin Red: Tomorrow, September 1, is Bilt Rent Day. I’m always excited to see an airline transfer partner, and this month it’s Virgin Atlantic. This one-day transfer bonus opportunity ranges from 25% up to 100%, based on your Bilt...

This is a continuation of my Asia trip report. See also Back from Thailand and Singapore: 7 Biggest Takeaways, Review: Singapore Airlines Business Class SFO to SIN to BKK, Cathay Pacific Premium Economy HKG to SEA, A Taste of Andaz Singapore, One Day in Singapore, Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and the...

This is a continuation of my Asia trip report. See also Back from Thailand and Singapore: 7 Biggest Takeaways, Review: Singapore Airlines Business Class SFO to SIN to BKK, Cathay Pacific Premium Economy HKG to SEA, A Taste of Andaz Singapore, One Day in Singapore, Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and the...

Leana’s Award Booking Frenzy: Longtime blog readers remember Leana, the OG creator of this blog. She doesn’t write posts anymore, but she shares her wisdom on our Facebook page. Check out her latest award booking here for an epic trip to Africa and Europe! New Chase Transfer Bonus: Chase dropped...