Sure, the name sounds a bit intimidating and in fact, the entire interface seems overwhelming, but the ITA Matrix is one of the best travel tools I have ever come across. ITA Matrix is the software which runs behind google flights. Unlike Google Flights, ITA Matrix helps users find specific flights, fare codes, airlines, and…
Yesterday I wrote about credit card travel/airline reimbursements because I honestly had forgotten about the American Express Platinum Airline of Choice program. I had forgotten to redeem my $200 credit and today I am happy to say my Airline of Choice credit has posted. First, a little background on what happened and how I forgot about…
A few days ago, four domestic airlines (Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines) were all fined for giving inaccurate compensation information to customers for being involuntarily bumped from overbooked flights. Overbooking flights is a common practice for the airlines, especially between city pairs with multiple flights per day. Often, flights with high…
If you ever fly Singapore Airlines you are probably familiar with the generous KrisFlyer program, but if you live in the United States you might think that this program would be useless and you would be completely wrong. The Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer program just may be the greatest loyalty program for travelers living in North…
A few months ago I wrote about a few tricks to earn extra Marriott points and I wanted to do the same for SPG Starpoints while the program still exists. Several months ago, Marriott announced it would be acquiring Starwood Hotels, with the acquisition, most likely the two programs will merge and SPG Starpoints will most likely…
Airlines occasionally offer Status Challenges which offer a fast track to loyalty program status. Status Challenges are offered by many of the major airlines and offer customers a quick way to earn status without flying thousands of miles. In order to qualify for a status challenge, members of an airline loyalty program must call the…
Concierge Key from American Airlines is the invitation only status offered from the American Airlines AAdvantage program. Concierge Key does not have any published requirements, but the benefits are among the best of any airline elite status. How To Be Invited To The Concierge Key Program? If you do some research on the topic the general consensus is…
Make a green choice from Starwood Hotels & Resorts is one of the best ways to quickly earn points that I’ve come across. When you Make a Green Choice (MAGC) at a participating Starwood Hotel, you will earn between 250-500 points each day you participate (excluding check-out date). Make a Green Choice rewards travelers for…
It is important to know how to improve your credit score as your credit score could save you thousands when buying a car or purchasing a home. In order to improve your credit score you must understand what factors determine your credit score. If you a just starting out, chances are you only have one or two generic…
Executive Platinum Benefits offered by American Airlines to their top customers are some of the best offered by any airline loyalty program. Executive Platinum is American’s top-tier status. Executive Platinum status is also relatively easy and straightforward to earn compared to ever more complex loyalty programs from other airlines (Until 2017). In order to quality for Executive…
