Written by Meg Butler @ Frugal Travel Guy
What preparations do you make before calling a retention line and possibly closing a credit card that earns flexible points?
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Chase, Amex to Limit Sign-Up Bonuses on Mutually Issued Marriott, SPG Credit Cards
Written by Meg Butler @ Frugal Travel Guy
The upcoming Starwood Preferred Guest Luxury Card likely will be affected by the change as well.
Why You Shouldn’t Get the New Korean Air Premium Credit Card
Written by Meg Butler @ Frugal Travel Guy
With numerous competitive offers to choose from, is there any reason flyers would pick the less-than-average Visa Korean Air SkyPass Select Card?
Why I Am Pretty Much Done Checking a Bag
Written by Meg Butler @ Frugal Travel Guy
Do you check a bag when you travel? Why or why not?
Next Quarter’s Freedom Bonus Categories and How to Maximize Them
Written by Meg Butler @ Frugal Travel Guy
Next quarter’s categories have been released, and they’re gas stations, Lyft rides and Walgreens purchases.
Reasons to Get Ritz Carlton Elite Status NOW!
Written by Meg Butler @ Frugal Travel Guy
Now is a good time to meet that $75,000 spending requirement on the Ritz Carlton card.
The Top 5 Benefits of the Platinum Delta SkyMiles Card
Written by Meg Butler @ Frugal Travel Guy
The offer expires Nov. 8, so act quickly.
Rent One, Get One from Hertz, Plus a Chance to Win 1 Million Points
Written by Meg Butler @ Frugal Travel Guy
Hertz is targeting select new loyalty program members with an opportunity to earn a big bonus.
Ryanair’s $10 ‘Apology Fares’ Let You Travel All Over Europe for Dirt Cheap
Written by Meg Butler @ Frugal Travel Guy
Ryanair has responded to its recent PR nightmare with very cheap flights.
What’s the Best Way to Get Into An Airport Lounge?: Reader Question
Written by Meg Butler @ Frugal Travel Guy
Do you have any tricks for getting into lounges without a credit card that gives you access?
Can You Do Better Than Budget Airlines?
Written by Meg Butler @ Frugal Travel Guy
Low sale prices sound like a deal, but can you do better?
Giveaway: Ten Travel Gadgets That Make Traveling Easier
Written by Meg Butler @ Frugal Travel Guy
It’s time for another Frugal Travel Guy giveaway! As usual, you have multiple ways to enter: Follow FrugalTravelGuy on Twitter Like FrugalTravelGuy on Facebook Follow Caroline on Twitter Like Caroline on Facebook Retweet a message on Twitter (one entry every day!) Comment on the post with a question you want us to answer You must […]
A Child Manages to Board Without A Ticket, Delays Flight for Five Hours
Written by Meg Butler @ Frugal Travel Guy
This isn’t the first time a child has passed through security without a ticket…
Win 1 Million Travel Pass Points with Sonesta’s Sweepstakes
Written by Meg Butler @ Frugal Travel Guy
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has launched a summer sweepstakes open to new and existing Sonesta Travel Pass members.
Marriott Likely to Finalize SPG Merger by Late 2018
Written by Meg Butler @ Frugal Travel Guy
What do you think of the program merger news?
How to Earn and Redeem Amtrak Points
Written by Meg Butler @ Frugal Travel Guy
How do you earn Amtrak points? Any thoughts on taking the California Zephyr in a Roomette?
Limited Time Offers You Should Nab Before They’re Gone
Written by Meg Butler @ Frugal Travel Guy
These LTOs won’t be around forever — and some of them expire at the end of this month!
Amex Is Dialing Back It’s 50% Airfare Rebate
Written by Meg Butler @ Frugal Travel Guy
This rebate may have been too good to stick around for long.
100 New IHG PointBreaks Properties for Just 5,000 Points!
Written by Meg Butler @ Frugal Travel Guy
InterContinental Hotels Group has released a new list of IHG Rewards Club PointBreaks hotels, and they’re available for bookings starting April 24.
Great Co-Branded Airline Card Offers Available This Month
Written by Meg Butler @ Frugal Travel Guy
Whenever new frequent fliers ask which co-branded credit card they should consider, my best answer is always “it depends.” While veterans in the points and miles game have different needs, 5/24 and once-per-lifetime restrictions, new frequent fliers looking to build loyalty should do it based on their needs. So in that spirit, we’ve compiled a […]