Written by Jake Pearring @ Million Mile Secrets
Flexibility has been key to any travel planning strategy in 2020. The state of flights, international vacations and travel restrictions means that the more adaptable you can be, the better. For folks in search of more flexible miles and rewards, look n…
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Up to 100,000 miles: Highest-ever Capital One Venture offer
Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
While 2020 has mostly been filled with a series of unfortunate events, things are at least starting to turn around on the credit cards rewards front. Starting today, the Capital One® Venture® Rewards Credit Card is offering double its regular welcome b…
Emirates launches two credit cards with unique perks, but are they worth getting?
Written by Jake Pearring @ Million Mile Secrets
If luxury travel is what brought you to miles and points, Emirates might just be your favorite global airline. It offers best-in-class service, a diverse route network, and a downright fun onboard experience that includes over the top first class suite…
Are airlines new no-change-fee policy’s as good as they claim?
Written by Jake Pearring @ Million Mile Secrets
As much as I like to meticulously plan my family’s vacations, plans change and delays happen. In an effort to keep some travel hopes alive during the pandemic, I’ve been frequently changing and delaying trips as opposed to cancelling them altogether. B…
The best ways to use 80,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points
Written by Jake Pearring @ Million Mile Secrets
Chase Ultimate Rewards remain my favorite points and miles currency because of their flexibility, ease of accumulation and overall fantastic value. My first points-earning credit card, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, got me hooked on award travel, …
Global Entry fees may increase big time for some, vanish for others
Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
If you’re unfamiliar with Global Entry, it’s a membership that grants you special expedited entry back into the U.S. after you’ve traveled abroad. It’s fantastic — I’ve recouped time that amounts to literal days than…
When should you transfer points to hotel rewards programs?
Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
Did you know that transferring flexible points like Chase Ultimate Rewards and Amex Membership Rewards to hotel loyalty programs can often be a terrible idea? Having a load of transfer partners looks good on paper, but a handful of them are often fluff…
Are Southwest’s customer-friendly policies sustainable?
Written by Lena Borrelli @ Million Mile Secrets
With over 130 million customers in 2019 alone, Southwest has made a name for itself with no baggage fees and programs like Transfarency, a customer-first mentality that prioritizes being up-front about its policies and fees. Still, with COVID claiming …
How United’s dynamic award chart can work in your favor
Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
I’m old enough to remember when United first announced it was transitioning its classic award chart to “dynamic pricing.” That was an incendiary decision in the eyes of the miles and points community. And while it’s still often …
Airlines have laid off a devastating number of employees — will it get worse?
Written by Karon Warren @ Million Mile Secrets
When the coronavirus pandemic exploded in March 2020, the airline industry suffered a massive blow after lawmakers implemented stay-at-home orders and travelers avoided flying due to fear infection. Before the outbreak, U.S. airlines carried more than …
Thinking of canceling your travel credit card? Do this instead
Written by Lena Borrelli @ Million Mile Secrets
The latest reports from the Federal Reserve have credit card companies worried. For the first time since 2011’s recession, May 2020 broke records for the lowest amount of revolving consumer debt. That’s bad news for credit card companies, but it …
The new Chase Freedom benefits are making me take the Sapphire Preferred out of my wallet
Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
The card that’s been in my wallet the longest will live in a sock drawer in two weeks. After six wonderful years, I’m putting to pasture one of my biggest workhorse credit cards, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. I’m going to miss t…
This trick can make American flight credits a whole lot more flexible
Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
The coronavirus pandemic has reshaped U.S. airlines into more customer-friendly entities with generous change and cancellation policies. You can freely book speculative flights and not worry about losing your money if your plans change. This week Ameri…
Want to get away? Here’s how to find the cheapest flight to anywhere
Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
Depending on the severity of your coronavirus cabin fever, your agony to travel might cause you to become abnormally undiscriminating when choosing a destination. You may just want to go somewhere. Anywhere. If you’re willing to let the deals gui…
How opening one credit card can give you elite status in 5+ hotel programs
Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
The idea of hotel elite status is great. You get preferential treatment like upgraded rooms and free breakfast. You earn more points for your stay than less savvy travelers. In some cases, you’ll get annoying fees like daily parking waived. But e…
Global Entry will soon be more useful for domestic travel
Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
Global Entry is a must have for anyone who enjoys international travel and hates unnecessary wait times. It gives you exclusive permission to skip giant immigration lines when entering the U.S. after international travel. Simply locate a Global En…
2 reasons you should book your post-pandemic award flights right now
Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
The pandemic caused by COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the travel industry, but there are some silver linings for those looking to get back in the air once travel becomes safer. There are two reasons why now is a great time to book a post-pandemic award …
This is the highest Amex referral bonus we’ve ever seen: 30,000 points
Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
Imagine earning a credit card welcome bonus just for convincing a friend to open a card they need anyway. Credit card referral programs afford you the opportunity to earn bonus rewards for inviting friends to open certain travel credit cards with …
Everything you need to know about Aeroplan’s new award chart
Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
Air Canada’s Aeroplan has been one of the better airline loyalty programs in existence thanks to the many sweet spots in its award charts and array of partner airlines. But come November 8, 2020, Aeroplan is getting a massive overhaul. If you’re not yet invested in Air Canada Aeroplan, these changes may woo you towards …
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Read MoreWhich airlines are taking the most precautions against COVID-19?
Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
Don’t collapse on us yet, travel industry — we’re returning to you as quickly as we can! It’s understandable if you are hesitant to return to the sky. Statistics reported on the news aren’t super encouraging. If you do have upcoming plans, or if you may need to travel for an emergency, it’s worth mentioning …
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