I've spoken up in the past about how I define travel hacking, and it got me thinking about the approaches other people take to saving money on travel. What I found surprised me: some people use miles and points for free travel, some use them with cash to make luxury travel more affordable, and some don't use miles at all. This interview series was … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Points Transfer Table
March 12, 2013 By 25 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...]
MileWise: An Innovative Way to Maximize Your Miles and Points
January 10, 2013 By 9 Comments
MileWise is one of several travel startups that presented at the LAX Frequent Travelers University as part of a new MilePoint investment program. I had heard about MileWise several times through a few of its employees, and it’s about time I sit down and write this review because they really have some amazing potential! Basically, MileWise … [Read more...]
40% Bonus on Priority Club Points: Status Match Opportunity
September 15, 2012 By 8 Comments
Priority Club recently announced that it is offering a 40% bonus when you purchase points through their partner, Points.com, through October 15. Although most times buying points from airlines or hotels doesn't make a lot of sense, I think Priority Club is a special case. First, their points tend to be relatively cheap. The price on this offer goes … [Read more...]
Introducing the New MilePoint Premium Membership
July 28, 2012 By 4 Comments
I’m a big fan of MilePoint, where you can find me posting under the name "Scottrick." Although I browsed FlyerTalk for a few years before that, it never really caught on with me. MilePoint is smaller, and perhaps more about conversations and relationships than sharing raw information on deals and airlines. Still, it works for me. Although … [Read more...]
