TravelCreditCards

2month ago

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Best travel credit card if you mostly fly one airline?

I’m trying to simplify my setup and stop overthinking this. If you mostly fly one airline, what actually makes the most sense long term? Is it better to go all in on that airline’s branded card for perks and status, or use something like Amex or Chase and mostly redeem with that...

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2month ago

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Anyone have a recent Hawaiian in flight credit card code?

Thinking about applying for the new Hawaiian Airlines credit card. Before the Alaska and Hawaiian merger, I remember people saying you could use basically any 6 digit in flight code to get the better offer. Does anyone know if that still works? Or does anyone have a recent in...

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2month ago

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Saks inventory is basically gone under $200, feels like a warning sign

Went to use my Saks credit and almost everything I normally buy is out of stock. Kitchen section is a mess. The Staub 8.5 inch skillet I’ve had saved for months is gone in every color. Same story with most decent items. Just endless notify me buttons. There have been rumors...

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5month ago

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Southwest offered me $30 to change my flight

Got one of those “flexible travel” emails asking if I’d move my flight and the grand reward was a $30 credit. The best part? The email said it was my “chance to make a difference for other travelers.” I actually laughed out loud.

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5month ago

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Amex cardholders – new Alaska Airlines offer

Just noticed a new Amex Offer on my account: $60 back on $300 spend with Alaska Airlines. Worth checking your cards if you’ve got upcoming flights to book.

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5month ago

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Got both $200 + $300 FHR credits in the same week

Just noticed something interesting, booked two Fine Hotels & Resorts stays a few days apart and ended up getting both the $200 and $300 Platinum hotel credits. One hit on Sept 15, the other on Sept 18. Wasn’t expecting them to stack so close together, but I’m not complaining....

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6month ago

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Chase Sapphire Reserve still the best card for cruises? thepointsguy.com

Used my CSR to book multiple Princess + Royal Caribbean sailings last year and pulled in 187k UR points just from cruise spend. Redeemed through the portal at 1.5x and wiped out $2,800 in onboard charges huge win. The $300 travel credit even covered my Miami transfers. Amex Plat...

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6month ago

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Scored Delta One JFK–CDG for 50k points each thepointsguy.com

Used Virgin Atlantic miles (via Amex transfer) to book Delta One suites JFK–CDG, just 50k points per person vs Delta’s 320k SkyMiles ask. Total game-changer for a family of five. We rotate Amex Plat, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Venture X, and Citi Premier, stacking signup bonuses...

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6month ago

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Credit card rewards strategy that funded my dream trip to the Maldives. thepointsguy.com

I was planning a trip when I saw this about Best Travel Credit Cards, which brought me back to how I managed to stay at an overwater villa in the Maldives last year practically for free. After years of trial and error with different cards, I finally cracked the code by following...

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7month ago

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Are Premium Travel Cards Still Worth It With These Sky-High Fees? nytimes.com

If you’ve got a Chase Sapphire Reserve or Amex Platinum, you’ve probably noticed the annual fees creeping toward $800. These premium cards still offer big perks like lounge access and points bonuses, but many of the new benefits feel more like coupon books stuff you won’t use...

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7month ago

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Leaked: Amex Platinum’s Hotel Credit May Triple with Card Refresh in September thriftytraveler.com

Looks like big changes are coming to the Amex Platinum and Biz Platinum cards a leaked Amex page mentioned a new $600 annual hotel credit starting Sept. 18! That’s triple the current $200 credit and would now be split into $300 chunks twice a year. If true, this could seriously...

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7month ago

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I’m Eyeing a Capital One Card for the $100 Travel Credit thepointsguy.com

just saw Capital One is giving new Quicksilver, Savor, and VentureOne cardholders a $100 Capital One Travel credit and the best part is these cards have no annual fee. The credit hits as soon as you’re approved, and you can put it toward flights, hotels, rental cars, or even a...

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7month ago

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Citi Strata Credit Cards is the One Would I Choose for Travel Rewards? onemileatatime.com

I’ve been looking into the new Citi Strata lineup, and it seems there’s something for every type of traveler. The no-fee Strata Card has a 30K point bonus, the Strata Premier $95 fee offers 60K points plus solid travel and dining categories, and the premium Strata Elite $595 fee...

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7month ago

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New Citi Strata Elite Card: Worth It for Frequent Travelers? cnbc.com

Just came across Citi’s new Strata Elite Card and I’m curious if it’s actually worth the $595 annual fee. The 12X points on travel booked through their portal and 6X dining points on weekends sound awesome, especially for regular flyers. Plus, lounge access and statement credits...

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7month ago

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Amex Platinum vs Citi Strata Elite: Which One Wins for Frequent Travelers? upgradedpoints.com

As someone constantly on the go, I’ve been comparing premium travel cards and finally dove into the Amex Platinum vs Citi Strata Elite showdown. The Amex card wins with unbeatable lounge access hello Centurion! and lots of luxury perks like CLEAR credits and hotel elite status....

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