With all that is going on in the world we are seeing airlines offering added flexibility to travel arrangements. This includes allowing passengers to change their flights to a later date without penalty or making other concessions to ensure you’re made whole for existing reservations. The only catch here is that airlines are only offering…
A few days ago I wrote a post about why I almost always request expedited delivery of credit cards. That post centered around my new Citi Double Cash card which became lost in the mail. After about a month of waiting I decided to call Citi and request another new card. With this request I…
Well, I’m about 3 weeks into social distancing, or isolation, or quarantine, or whatever else you want to call it and things are starting to get weird. With the COVID-19 pandemic hitting the United States and much of the world right now, things are looking a lot different then they were just a few weeks…
Ah the joy of getting a new credit card. Whether it’s a brand new card that you just applied for or a replacement card for a lost or stolen card, there’s always a level of excitement in receiving a fresh piece of plastic. I’m exaggerating a bit of course, but I do quite enjoy receiving…
As I’ve discussed several times before, when it comes to credit cards, I tend to focus on credit cards that earn rewards points. I find that I personally get better value from rewards points then I would from cash back. So, for me, I primarily open and use credit cards that earn flexible rewards points.…
Over the years of writing this blog I’ve spent a lot of time writing about ways to enhance the entire travel experience. Mostly, I’ve written about airline elite status or credit card benefits that help make travel more enjoyable. I’ve also covered a ton of amazing airline products and lounges that make traveling downright…
After an incredible week in Cape Town it was sadly time for my girlfriend and I to return home. When we first booked our trip to Cape Town we were scheduled to fly home with Cathay Pacific in Premium Economy However, due to the then spreading global pandemic we decided to change our flights. So,…
As I’m sure you are well aware, the world is currently experiencing a pandemic the likes of which haven’t been seen in a very long time. Each day the numbers of confirmed coronavirus cases continues to grow and with the increase come large swings in the financial markets, government involvement and directives, and as it…
A few days ago I wrote about an amazing fare I booked with Qatar Airways from Philadelphia to Kyiv Ukraine. It’s one of the first time I’ve ever seen Qatar Airways offer business class fares from the United States for less than $2,000. The only issue with this particular fare is the required minimum stay.…
After I booked our original flights to Cape Town I went to work finding a hotel for us to stay for the week. I knew we wanted a hotel by the water, but I had no idea where exactly to stay. Luckily, I remember reading a review of a Cape Town hotel on GodSaveThePoints blog…
