Weekly Points: The Case For Cash Back, Appealing Transfer Bonuses, Using Positioning Flights and More!

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The Case For Cash Back:  In this hobby we’re taught that transferring our points to airline/hotel partners is the way to maximize the value of our points.  While that is true, there’s nothing wrong with cash back.  There’s no right or wrong way to use your points.  Cash back is another option you have. 40% […]

Weekly Points: Award Routing Rules, Point Buying Opportunities, Win 100K AA Miles and More!

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Taking Advantage Of Amex Platinum:  This very popular card comes with a hefty annual fee which may scare newbies.  However, with all of the perks this card offers, you can easily justify the annual fee by taking advantage of what this card offers. Promotional Companion Pass Offer:  The Southwest Companion Pass is easily the best […]

Weekly Points: South America Restrictions, Max Out Your Membership Rewards Points, Hyatt Promo Overlap and More!

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Shortcut To Hilton Diamond Status:  I love Hilton Diamond status because of how easy it is to obtain.  Just by holding the right card you have Hilton Diamond.  Right now, you can use this shortcut to get Hilton Diamond without paying the hefty annual fee on the right card. South America Restrictions By Country:  Most […]

Best EVER Offer on Chase Sapphire Preferred: Our Top Recommended Card

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If you polled the team at Travel Miles 101 for our favorite travel rewards credit card, the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card would definitely top the list. If you want to get started traveling the world with rewards points & miles, this is a card you need in your wallet and the current offer is the […]

Weekly Points: Best Ways To Fly To Hawaii, Marriott Bonvoy Basics, What Card You Should Be Using and More!

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Best Ways To Fly To Hawaii:  Even though the pandemic has halted travel, it doesn’t mean you can’t plan for it.  Hawaii remains a very popular spot that many want to discover or return to.  Some of the old tricks in this hobby have been replaced with new ones. Marriott Bonvoy Basics:  For those that […]

Weekly Points: No More Airline Change Fees, Finding The Cheapest Flights, Changes To Hawaiian Travel and More!

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Bye Bye Change Fees?:  The airline industry has taken huge hits to their bottom line with the pandemic, and they’re pulling out all the stops to try to lure people to fly.  One of the big 3 US airlines announced the elimination of change fees, and the others are following suit! Award Change And Cancellation […]

Weekly Points: Membership Rewards Sweet Spots, Credits To Use Before The End Of The Month, Food Delivery Promo Codes and More!

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Membership Rewards Sweet Spots:  I love Membership Rewards.  I love sweet spots.  Combine the two and I start to salivate at the opportunities to travel for cheap.  If you’re unfamiliar with uses for your Membership Rewards, take a look at this guide! Google Travel’s New Features:  There’s a lot of disruption in the travel industry […]

Weekly Points: New Amex Travel Credit, Southwest Airline Sale, What Card Have You Used Most Recently and More!

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New Amex Travel Credit:  One of my biggest annoyances with the Amex Platinum is the $200 airline incidental credit.  You have to select an airline and it’s difficult to use and max out.  Other premium cards offer a travel credit that’s much easier to use.  Looks like Amex finally heard me out… Southwest $49 Sale:  […]

Weekly Points: The New Aeroplan, TSA PreCheck vs CLEAR, Where Can We Travel To and More!

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Maximizing Aeroplan Miles:  Last year we thought Aeroplan and Air Canada were cutting ties, but since then they’ve kissed and made up.  That’s a good thing since I’m sitting on a stash of Aeroplan miles.  Here are some great ways to use them. TSA PreCheck Vs CLEAR:  We see the signs at the airport, yet […]

Weekly Points: How To Waive Amex Platinum Annual Fee, Best Cards For Each Business Category, What To Do With ThankYou Points and More!

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Face Mask Required At US Hotels?:  Welcome to the “New Normal”!  As the cases of the Rona continue to grow, many businesses are requiring people to wear masks.  Now it seems as if hotels will be jumping on board with this. How To Waive Amex Plat Annual Fee:  While I find the Amex Platinum well […]