Here is the final post answering some reader questions on booking upcoming award travel. I don't operate an award booking service, so I had to do a little more research on these topics rather than pull the information off the top of my head. However, I hope you find some useful inspiration. If any readers think they have a better suggestion, please … [Read more...]
Amex OPEN Savings: Choose Cash Every Time
April 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
American Express recently changed the terms for its OPEN Savings® program for business card holders. Previously you could only earn cash back in the form of a statement credit. Now, you have a choice between cash back or bonus Membership Rewards points. Some merchants will earn you a 5% statement credit or 2 bonus points per dollar. Other … [Read more...]
Membership Rewards: 35% Bonus Avios through June 7
April 22, 2013 By 12 Comments
Membership Rewards announced this morning that it is providing a 35% bonus on transfers to British Airways' Avios points through June 7. This means that for every 1,000 Membership Rewards points you will receive 1,350 Avios (instead of the usual 1:1 ratio). I generally don't recommend using Avios for international awards because their … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Points Transfer Table
March 12, 2013 By 27 Comments
Jonathan emailed me last week asking if I had any good ideas where he might find a table of all the transferable points options available. There aren't really that many programs that allow transfers, but those that do are large enough and with enough overlap that it can be confusing. There also isn't, as Jonathan pointed out, any good way to view … [Read more...]
Singapore Krisflyer Miles Have Value for West Coast Virgin America flyers
March 1, 2013 By 7 Comments
Singapore Airlines has released their redemption chart for flights on Virgin America. Keep in mind that Singapore Airlines is a transfer partner of American Express Membership Rewards, and since it is a foreign partner, there are no transfer fees involved (unlike transfers to say, Delta Skymiles). While I agree that this isn't a particularly … [Read more...]
