Welcome to the next installment of our Reader Success Series where Million Mile Secrets Readers share how they booked a trip with miles & points to get Big Travel with Small Money! This interview has been edited for content and clarity. Janice is our newest reader success story to show folks it’s possible to travel without spending a lot of money. If you would like to …
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Parents! Check the Merchant Category Code for Your Kids’ Summer Expenses (You Might Get a Nice Surprise)
Written by Jasmin @ Million Mile Secrets
Jasmin: So, this is odd. I was going through my American Express statements and discovered an unexpected merchant category code on the payment I made for the kids’ summer camp this year. I’d considered it “unbonused spend” and had paid with an AMEX card I was meeting the minimum spending requirement on. It’s possible your …
Today Only: We’ll Give You a Personalized Recommendation Regarding Which Card You Should Apply for Next!
Written by Jason @ Million Mile Secrets
Today, June 14, 2018, until 5 pm Central Time we’ll be personally helping you to figure out which card you should apply for next! All you have to do is comment on this post with your answers to the questions below and we’ll get right back to you with our recommendations. When it comes to …
I Got a Big Fat Nothing for a Retention Offer (but Kept This Card Anyway!)
Written by Jasmin @ Million Mile Secrets
Jasmin: My kids will report that I’m full of annoying “Mom-isms” which drive them crazy. One of their least favorites is “Just do it. It’s a life skill.” So why can’t I take my own advice when it comes to calling credit card companies to ask for a retention bonus when a card’s annual fee …
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Read MoreSuccess! Reader Marius Used Miles & Points for 2 Weeks of Visiting Holy Sites in France!
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Welcome to the next installment of our Reader Success Series where Million Mile Secrets Readers share how they booked a trip with miles & points to get Big Travel with Small Money! This interview has been edited for content and clarity. Marius is our newest reader success story to show folks it’s possible to travel without spending a lot of money. If you would like to be …
Horrendous Exchange Rates and Miserable Transaction Fees Can Kill Your Travel Budget! Here’s the Trick to Skipping Both
Written by Jason @ Million Mile Secrets
I remember when I experienced taxes for the first time. I came home with a check for 2 weeks of washing dishes. I expected to have a fat $170 in my pocket (40 hours X $4.25 minimum wage) and was more than disappointed to see I had much less than that. Welcome to the real world! …
Citi Adds Another (Valuable!) Airline Transfer Partner
Written by Million Mile Secrets @ Million Mile Secrets
Via View From the Wing, Citi has added Avianca to its list of Citi ThankYou points transfer partners! I’m always excited to have more options for redeeming points. And this newest addition could really come in handy, depending on your destination! Citi Adds Its 15th Airline Partner Link: Citi ThankYou Transfer Partners In the past …
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Read MoreReader Ruben’s Astonishing Solo Trip to 7 Countries in One Month on Miles & Points!
Written by Shannon Goodell @ Million Mile Secrets
Welcome to the next installment of our Reader Success Series where Million Mile Secret Agents share how they booked a trip with miles & points to get Big Travel with Small Money! Ruben is our newest reader success story to show folks it’s possible to travel without spending a lot of money. A big thank you to Ruben for sharing his story! Please introduce yourself …
Fare Sale: JetBlue Flights Starting at $49 One-Way!
Written by Million Mile Secrets @ Million Mile Secrets
Via Points, Miles & Martinis, with the latest sale from JetBlue, you can in coach starting at $49 one-way! But tickets must be purchased by November 10, 2017. For example, I found a flight from Boston to Newark for $49 one-way on December 11, 2017. Sale fares are valid for travel from November 29, 2017, to February …
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Read MoreBummer! You Won’t Be Able to Transfer Your Citi ThankYou Points to This Hotel Much Longer
Written by Jason Stauffer @ Million Mile Secrets
There’s some bad news for folks who like collecting Citi ThankYou points. Via The Points Guy Hilton will no longer be a Citi ThankYou points transfer partner as of December 13, 2017. This is a bummer for folks who loved to use Citi ThankYou points for Hilton stays. But I’ll remind you of the other ways …
Is It Better to Collect Airline Miles or Hotel Points?
Written by Million Mile Secrets @ Million Mile Secrets
Million Mile Secrets reader, Leslie, commented: I just added Hilton to my miles and points programs because I want hotel points. I am wondering if putting all my spending on my Hilton card instead of an airline card is a good idea. Will this get me less value overall? How do you value hotel points versus airline …
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Read MoreBig Sale to Europe! Flights From TONS of US Cities Starting at ~$396 Round-Trip
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Via Secret Flying, you can fly from lots of US cities to Europe in coach starting at only ~$396 round-trip! For example, I found a number of flights from Chicago to Paris in March 2018 for $441 round-trip in coach. This fare is valid for travel through mid-May 2018. Here are the details. And how to …
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Read More4 North American Cities (3 in the US!) to Europe for 25% Fewer Miles!
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Via One Mile at a Time, Air France and KLM have released the latest Flying Blue Promo Awards! And you can buy discounted coach award flights to Europe for travel between February 1, 2018, and February 28, 2018. But you’ll have to book by November 30, 2017. November 2017 Flying Blue Promo Awards Link: Flying Blue Promo Awards Each month, Air France and KLM release discounted award tickets on certain …
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Read MoreFare Sale: Domestic and International JetBlue Flights Starting at $39 One-Way!
Written by Million Mile Secrets @ Million Mile Secrets
Via Miles to Memories, you can fly to many US cities (and even some international ones) in coach starting at $39 one-way with JetBlue! For example, I found a flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale for $39 on November 15, 2017. These fares are valid for travel between November 8, 2017, and February 14, 2018. I’ll show you how to search …
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Read MoreDinged! $692 for a Tiny Rental Car Dent…How I Escaped This Outrageous Charge
Written by Million Mile Secrets @ Million Mile Secrets
Team member Harlan told me how primary rental car insurance from his Chase Sapphire Reserve card saved him nearly $700 after he noticed a small ding on the door. I haven’t had experience with the claims process. So I asked him to share what happened! Harlan: See that little ding in the photo above? I was torn …
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Read MoreSecret Way to Use Your Citi ThankYou Points for Southwest Flights
Written by Million Mile Secrets @ Million Mile Secrets
Did you know you can redeem Citi ThankYou points for Southwest flights even though their flights don’t show up on the Citi travel website? This is good news for folks with the Citi ThankYou® Premier Card or Citi Prestige® Card. Because you get 1.25 cents per point toward airfare when you use Citi ThankYou points linked to these 2 cards …
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Read MoreWest Coast Airlines Sale – Fly to Many Destinations (Including Hawaii!) From $37 One-Way!
Written by Million Mile Secrets @ Million Mile Secrets
Via Miles to Memories, Virgin America is having a sale to celebrate being voted the top airline by Conde Nast. And because it has merged with Alaska Airlines, you can find these low fares through the Alaska Airlines website! And travel for less to spots like Seattle, Hawaii, Alaska, Washington, DC, and more! I found flights from San Diego …
Fare Sales! One-Way Flights on Southwest & JetBlue From Just $34
Written by Million Mile Secrets @ Million Mile Secrets
Fare deal alert! JetBlue and Southwest have limited-time fare sales with flights starting at $34 one-way. I found a non-stop Southwest flight from Seattle to Denver on November 7, 2107, for $54 or 2,664 Southwest points. And a JetBlue flight from Boston to New Orleans on December 4, 2017, for $99! You must book the the JetBlue sale fares by tomorrow, October …
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Read MoreWon’t Last! Fly From Lots of US Cities to Europe From ~$375 Round-Trip!
Written by Million Mile Secrets @ Million Mile Secrets
Via The Points Guy, you can fly round-trip in coach from a number of US cities, including Seattle, New York, Denver, and more, to Paris and Zurich from just ~$375+! I found a flight leaving Chicago on February 16, 2018, and returning from Paris on February 23, 2018, for ~$404. And a flight from Seattle to Zurich, departing …
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Read MoreThink Outside the Box to Earn Sign-Up Bonuses With Different Card Products
Written by Million Mile Secrets @ Million Mile Secrets
Million Mile Secrets reader, Keola, tweeted: Can I apply for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and earn the sign-up bonus if I already have the Chase Sapphire Reserve? Unfortunately, Chase recently launched new restrictions, which say current Chase Sapphire Preferred cardholders will no longer be approved for a Chase Sapphire Reserve card, or vice versa. The same rule applies …
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