Category - Recaps

Plaza Premium Arrivals Lounge now open in Heathrow Terminal 4 by Head For  Points. When it comes to arrival lounges the only thing I really care about is the showers. Can be useful if you’re waiting for an arriving passenger as... Read More →

The Fine Print: Small Claims Court, A First-Hand Tutorial by Frequent Miler. Good tutorial for those interested in heading to small claims court. Disgruntled Marriott Employee Hacks Reservations – Slashes Rates to $12-$59 by Point Me To... Read More →

If you were targeted for the American Express JetBlue offer and have an existing reservation, you can call in and change payment. Good tip by reader 12hrs. KILLING THE GOLDEN GOOSE: SEC Filing Shows AAdvantage Devaluation Hurt American... Read More →

“HE’S NO ANGEL” – How victim blaming saves us from our terrifying reality by Windbag Miles. Really good read, even if you’re sick of the whole united scandal. Harland Clarke Buys Online Coupon Site RetailMeNot For $630 Million by... Read More →

Why I Bought A House In Detroit For $500 by Buzz Feed News. Before you judge this because it’s from buzz feed, I’d recommend actually reading it. Wells Fargo to Claw Back $75 Million From 2 Former Executives by NY Times via... Read More →

Confirmed: Metal Cards For Everyone, Wood Cases For New Accounts by Derp Report. Not sure if it’s just me or if that phone stand looks incredibly clunky. I worked at CitiCards/Citibank a few years ago denying and approving credit... Read More →

Lyft Raises $500 Million at a $7.5 Billion Valuation by Fortune. This will likely mean a lot more expansion and more promotions. Update on 5k mile SAS + Hertz rental car promotion by Frequent Miler. Possible good news regarding this... Read More →

Huge Bonus for Hertz Rentals – 5,000 Bonus SAS EuroBonus Points per rental (1 day minimum) by Frequent Flyer Bonuses. This might be useful to some of you. Should Free Tap Water When Flying Be A Right? by Live & Lets Fly. Yes... Read More →

Hacking the Cost of an Engagement Ring by US Credit Card Guide. It’s always nice to use this hobby to get a discount on purchases like this. Got A Question For An Attorney? Ask As Part Of Our ‘Ask An Attorney’ Series. Some of... Read More →

Do Not Transfer Virgin America Elevate Points to Alaska Airlines Yet by Travel Codex. I wouldn’t be terrible surprised if they offer an additional incentive to transfer the points over at some stage as well. Using technology... Read More →

If You Have 29 Credit Cards, You’re Probably a Millennial by WSJ. Most hilarious part of this article is somebody creating a crappy Chase Sapphire Reserve costume to get past the Chase 5/24 rule. I wish mainstream media would do better... Read More →

Bummer! No More Free MS From eBay Disputes by Running With Miles. Not really MS, really just some free miles/points Mumbai Terminal 1 Amex Lounge & Carnations Lounge is closing by Live From A Lounge. I knew American Express had a... Read More →

Qatar Airways works its way around the electronics ban… by providing its own laptops by One Mile At A Time. Providing laptops makes sense for business class passengers, it’s not the same as having your own but at least some work... Read More →

American Airlines’ Stake in China Southern Airlines Is Now Official by Skift. This has been on the cards for some time. Explanation for the Electronics Ban: Fake iPad Carrying Explosives by View From The Wing. What I don’t get is... Read More →