It’s hard to believe we’re nearly half way through 2017. For the first quarter of the year I was on pace to earn AAdvantage Platinum Pro status (new in 2017), but as the year progressed my travel has slowed considerably. Given my current EQD and EQM I’ll be lucky to earn AAdvantage Platinum organically. Since…
Just a little under a month ago I, somewhat randomly, opened the United MileagePlus Explorer card. I didn’t intend on opening that particular card as I don’t frequently fly with United Airlines. Then, as I mentioned previously, I received a targeted offer for 70,000 United MileagePlus miles after spending $3,000 in the first 90 days.…
Generally I use this blog to inform you the reader (Mom and Dad) about travel related things I like or am interested in. This typically means I write about credit cards I like, enjoyable trips, travel plans, etc. But occasionally I read something about travel that I simply totally disagree with and need to write…
Citi Prestige card holders are in for a rough summer. On July 23, 2017 my once favorite credit card is losing some of the card’s best benefits. For starters, Citi is cutting ties with American Airlines. In July Citi is revoking Admiral’s Club access from the primary card holder. Additionally, Citi is reducing the redemption…
After an incredibly exhausting trip to Frankfurt I finally arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport. My Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt arrived at Newark around 3:30pm. At this point in the trip I’d officially been on the move for 32 hours. Needless to say, waiting in a customs line wasn’t my top priority at that point. Luckily, as…
A few days ago I received a targeted off for the United MileagePlus Explorer card from Chase. The targeted offer stated that I’d earn 70,000 United MileagePlus miles after spending $3,000 in the first 90 days. In the past I dismissed this card because I don’t necessary love co-branded credit cards. I don’t typically like co-branded…
Air New Zealand and the New Zealand All Backs have teamed up to offer rugby fans a once in a lifetime opportunity. Two lucky All Black fans will have unparalleled access to a rugby match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Manu Samoa in Auckland. The lucky fans will stay with the team at the…
DJI seems to always push the limits of what’s possible and the most recent product, the DJI Spark, is no exception. For year DJI has been improving and developing the Phantom series of drones. These are the typical white quadcopters nearly everyone is familiar with. DJI released the first Phantom drone in 2013 and at that…
A few days ago Delta and American Express introduced the best ever sign-up offer for the Platinum Delta SkyMiles Card. The current, publicly available, sign-up bonus is 70,000 SkyMiles + 10,000 EQM after spending $4,000 in the first 4 months. Additionally, card holders receive a $100 statement credit after making a single Delta purchase in…
It’s always funny when a friend or colleague learns of my credit card collecting hobby. Just the other day a friend of mine with just one or two credit cards asked how many cards I have. When I replied that I currently have 7 open accounts they seemed confused and frankly concerned. Although 7 credit cards…
