Frequent flier programs are a scam – here’s why you should quit yours nowwas the headline that greeted us on Linkedin last Tuesday, written by Christopher Elliot, “LinkedIn Thought Leader” (among many other publications including the Washington Post and National…
Points, Balloons, and Bucket Lists
One of the rules I live by is “there is almost nothing worth having at full retail price”. I would also add “never travel during peak season” and DEFINITELY “don’t travel during the busiest travel day of the year to…
Deals in Action: I just signed up my in-laws for a Greek frequent flyer program
The Deal In-laws are coming to town for their annual visit, and a trick I learned at the Chicago Seminars will get even once-yearly flyers a free checked bag and possible upgrades on every United and US Airways flight they…
Loyalty Points in Action: The Mattress Hop
I did a post last spring about how to turn one weekend getaway into two, also referred to as the “mattress hop”. Mattress Hopping is moving from hotel to hotel during the same trip to maximize your bonus earnings. Note…