Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
We’re giving a $100 gift card away, good towards Southwest passenger travel. I’ll pick a winner this Saturday, November 30. The $100 fully transferrable (electronic) gift card doesn’t expire. Here’s how to enter: Comment on this post Follow us and retweet this tweet: Follow us on Facebook, Share this post on Facebook: Each person can enter […]
Author: Sarah Page Maxwell
Skirting United’s $75 Close-in Booking Fee One Last Time
Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
Spoiler alert: It worked on the first try, calling 1-800-421-4655. United MileagePlus charges $75 to book an award less than 21 days before departure. There is a work-around to avoiding that fee that has saved my boyfriend and I collectively close to a thousand dollars in recent years, I’d estimate. We often fly United when […]
32k Flying Blue Miles to Europe in Business Class
Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
Flying Blue, the loyalty program of Air France and KLM, looks like they’ve got some great deals coming via their new Promo Awards Special Edition sale. While not officially published yet, their website leads one to believe that by tomorrow you’ll be able to book a variety of cabins between North America to Europe on […]
Time the Southwest Companion Pass to Last Two Full Years
Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
If you’re aiming to earn a Southwest Companion Pass via sign up bonus(es) from Chase’s co-branded Southwest card(s), now is the time to take a closer look and move on applying. It’s the ideal time to set yourself up for full maximization of a Companion Pass (that will last all of 2020 and 2021), and […]
Citi Double Cash Crowned King of Everyday Spend
Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
Citi has changed the landscape of travel reward cards by giving Double Cash cardholders the ability to transfer their cash rewards to the ThankYou point program, given that they also hold either a Citi Premier or Prestige Card. I’ll start at the conclusion as far as what this means and work backward: The Double Cash […]
Wanted: New Award Booker for Award Booking Service
Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
Hey MileValue readers! We’re looking to add another award booker to our Award Booking Service team. If you have experience redeeming airline miles and think getting paid to do so sounds fun, then keep reading. I want to hire one of you! You’ll get to choose your own hours, location, and be paid well for […]
When Was the Last Capital One Transfer Bonus?
Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
There are four major transferrable point currencies: American Express Membership Rewards, Citi ThankYou Points, Capital One miles, and Chase Ultimate Rewards. The first three types of points periodically run transfer bonuses to airline mileage partners. Chase Ultimate Rewards recently offered their first transfer bonus ever in May to British Airways Avios. Why You Should Care If […]
Walking Across America with Points: Week 3
Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Mike Hammari, the man who is walking across the United States using travel rewards to minimize accommodation costs and therefore nights slept outdoors. He’s vlogging his experience on YouTube and blogging about it here on MileValue. A Quick Catch Up These recounts of his journey are being […]
100k Amex Platinum Targeted Offer is Back!
Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
According to the internet, a new round of people have been targeted for the 100k Amex Platinum offer. Time to check again! I still haven’t been targeted for this yet 🙁 but I hear of friends/family that do each time a new round of targeted customers surfaces. Hat tip to Doctor of Credit. There is […]
When Was the Last ThankYou Point Transfer Bonus?
Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
Through December 11, 2019, you will earn 25% more Avianca LifeMiles when transferring Citi ThankYou Points. Three of the four major transferrable point currencies–American Express Membership Rewards, Citi ThankYou Points, and Capital One Miles–periodically run transfer bonuses to airline mileage partners. Chase Ultimate Rewards offered their first transfer bonus in May to British Airways Avios. […]
Citi Prestige Changes Kicking in Sunday
Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
At the beginning of the year Citi announced a change to its benefit package, debuting competitive new category bonuses like 5 Thank You Points per dollar spent at restaurants and on air travel but devaluing a few other perks. This coming Sunday, September 1, the following changes to the Citi Prestige Card take effect: The […]
When Was the Last Membership Rewards Transfer Bonus?
Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
American Express Membership Rewards, Citi ThankYou Points, and Capital One Miles, three of the four major transferrable point currencies, periodically run transfer bonuses to airline mileage partners. Chase Ultimate Rewards offered their first transfer bonus ever in May of this year to British Airways Avios. To be clear, sometimes the transfer bonus is offered by […]
Google Tests New Price Drop Guarantee
Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
Today I’m not talking about miles or points, but instead a new way to find the cheapest flights to book with cash. A savvy miles ninja knows when to use miles versus when to pull out the dollar bills, after all. Until September 2, look out for this little symbol in the search results of […]
Top 10 Business Credit Cards: December 2019
Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
Applying for business credit cards is a great way to earn more miles and points than you already do, but many people don’t apply for business cards because they incorrectly believe they don’t qualify. You don’t need to have employees, nor does your business need to be profitable. Using a social security number instead of […]
Using Hawaiian Miles for Travel to & Within Hawaii
Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
Barclays issues a Hawaiian Airlines co-branded credit card called the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite MasterCard that comes with 60,000 miles for spending $2,000 within 90 days of account opening. The current offer also waives the $99 annual fee for the first year of card membership, which is better than the standard offer that does not. […]
Last Chance to Opt Out of Chase’s Binding Arbitration
Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
If you have a credit card issued by Chase, in May you should have received an email from Chase with the subject line, “Important information regarding changes to your Chase account”. In said email you were informed that Chase will alter your cardmember agreement to include a legal provision called binding arbitration as of early […]
Last Chance to Opt Out of Chase’s Binding Arbitration
Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
If you have a credit card issued by Chase, in May you should have received an email from Chase with the subject line, “Important information regarding changes to your Chase account”. In said email you were informed that Chase will alter your cardmember agreement to include a legal provision called binding arbitration as of early […]
GREAT DEAL: 40% Transfer Bonus Membership Rewards to Avios
Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
From now until October 1 you’ll earn 40% bonus points when transferring Membership Rewards to either British Airways or Aer Lingus Avios. That means 1,000 Membership Rewards = 1,400 Avios. This deal comes around once a year and presents an excellent opportunity to save points on awards in and between various parts of the world. […]
GREAT DEAL: 40% Transfer Bonus Membership Rewards to Avios
Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
Through October 1 you’ll earn 40% bonus points when transferring Membership Rewards to either British Airways or Aer Lingus Avios. That means 1,000 Membership Rewards = 1,400 Avios. This deal comes around once a year, presenting an excellent opportunity to save points on awards in and between various parts of the world. There are two […]
Top 10 Credit Cards: December 2019
Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
There are a lot of reasons to collect miles and points. For free First Class flights and luxury hotel stays To travel to more places than you could otherwise afford (like the arctic circle of Norway, pictured above) To take your family on vacation To visit home for the holidays To earn big rewards for everyday […]