Starting February 1, 2016, Marriott Rewards members who do not have qualifying activity in the prior 24 months will forfeit all accumulated points. So if you have not engaged in qualifying activity since January 31, 2014 you have until January 31, 2016 to do so before the policy […]
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Annual Spend Bonus Is No Longer Available With Your American Express Premier Rewards Gold Card
Just reminding you that starting this year, 2015, the annual spend bonus on your Premier Rewards Gold Card is no longer available. It used to be that you were able to get 15,000 extra Membership Rewards points if you spent $30,000 in a calendar year. Despite this, this card still has some nice benefits. This […]
If You Shop At Costco With Your Amex, Your Going To Need To Use A New Card
For 16 years, Costco warehouses in the United States have accepted only American Express cards. But yesterday, American Express announced that its cards won’t be accepted at Costco anymore, because the two companies couldn’t agree to the terms of a new deal. The agreement between AmEx and Costco is set to end on March 31, 2016. […]
Time To Match Your AAdvantage Accounts and Your Dividend Miles Accounts
American Airlines and Us Airways are contacting frequent flier members so that they can combine your Dividend Miles activity into your AAdvantage account when the programs combine in the second quarter of this year. If you only have a Dividend Miles account, you don’t need to do anything. American AAdvantage will create an AAdvantage account […]
Changes To The Citi ThankYou Premier Card Starting April 19th, 2015
Citibank is making positive changes to the Citi ThankYou Premier Card. First, as of now the spending bonuses are as follows: Earn 3X ThankYou Points on Dining Out and Entertainment, and 2X ThankYou Points on Airfare, Hotels and Travel Agencies. But starting 4/19/2015, you earn 3X ThankYou Points on Travel (like above) but also including […]
SkyMall Files For Bankruptcy
My kids love looking at the SkyMall magazine on planes. In fact, last year, we ordered a folding bed from the catalog. It comes in handy in some of those hotel rooms that do not allow a cot. However…. Xhibit Corp, the parent company of in-flight catalog maker, SkyMall, has filed for bankruptcy protection. One […]
Protea Hotels Joins Marriott Rewards
Is there a trip to Africa in your future? Marriott Rewards members can now earn and redeem Marriott Rewards points at 26 Protea Hotels properties in top South African destinations of Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban starting February 23, 2015. Protea Hotels has more than 100 properties across Africa ranging from urban hotels to […]
JetBlue Airways and EL AL Israel Airlines Sign Codeshare Agreement
At the end of 2014, JetBlue Airways and EL AL Israel Airlines signed a codeshare agreement. The agreement provides travelers, to and from Israel, with expanded options and easier connections. Specifically, travelers flying from 38 JetBlue USA cities can now experience convenient connections to their EL AL nonstop flight to/from Israel. For example, luggage is automatically […]
Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet Access On Flights…A New Business Platinum Card Benefit Coming Soon
American Express will soon be offering Business Platinum Card Members access to the Gogo Preferred Program exclusively from American Express. Business Platinum Card Members will soon be able to access 10 complimentary Gogo inflight internet passes each calendar year. Card Members will be able to use each pass for inflight Wi-Fi internet access on […]
Changes to Point Earning With American Express Business Gold Rewards Card
American Express Business Gold Rewards Card is making some changes to the way you earn bonus points for category spend. Currently, you earn 3 points per dollar on flights, and 2 points per dollar on gas. In addition, you earn 2 points per dollar on purchases for […]