How 2020 Helped Me Reach Delta Platinum Status
Rick takes us on his unplanned 2020 journey to Delta Platinum status via Amex offers, flights, and did so with little extra out of pocket.
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How to Decide Whether it’s Worth Chasing Elite Status
One of the most common questions in the Travel on Point(s) Facebook group is whether going after status with an
The Cards in My Wallet: ToP Edition (October 2020)
Check out which cards each ToP team member is currently carrying in his or wallet!
Finding New and Hidden Gems During COVID
Rick’s trip report details a new domestic hidden gem that is a beer mecca. Finding new domestic gems during COVID can be amazing.
Review: IHG Rewards Club Credit Cards
Oftentimes, IHG is the forgotten major hotel chain for award travelers. Travelers, especially award travelers, think of Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt before they consider IHG. This may be a mistake!
Understanding the Differences Between Amex Credit Cards and Pay Over Time Cards
We explain how Pay Over Time cards differ from credit cards, and which Amex cards fall under each of those two categories, in light of Amex’s 5-card limit.
This or That: American Airlines
AA is one of two (the other being Alaska Airlines) airlines in the USA that has an international award chart but does not partner with Amex, Capital One, Chase or Citi for points transfers to its mileage program.
New Benefits & Bonuses: Updates for Chase and Amex
Shortly after “social distancing” entered our vocabulary, we began staying at home as much as possible. Retail stores, restaurants, bars, hotels and airports were replaced with grocery stores, food delivery services and streaming entertainment.
Travel Companies’ Benefits for Essential Workers
With much of the U.S. sheltering in place and working from home during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, “essential workers” continue going out into society at their own risk to perform their jobs.
Coronavirus Policies for Major Hotel Chains
All of the four major hotel chains offer fee-free changes and cancellations for near-term travel. As of April 22, 2020, all 4 major hotel chains had extended elite status through early 2022. It sure is nice to see these major hotel chains stepping up to alleviate some of the travel-related uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic.