If I ever apply for a job as an award ticket booker, this post will be my resume. Finding United Saver Availability for such an obscure itinerary as Venice, Italy to Des Moines, Iowa is a point of pride. The…
My Marriott Platinum Benefits Update (Spoiler Alert: None Are From Marriott)
Last Night I Scored a Transcontinental Upgrade on United. Even better, it’s the third upgrade on United I’ve received as a United Silver. And those are only the business class upgrades. In addition I’ve “upgraded” to economy plus on four additional…
Marriott Platinum Challenge Completed! $467 = Four Status Bumps
A few weeks ago I shared my thoughts on the Marriott Platinum Challenge. I decided that even though I was tossing most status aside in the new year that the value of the Marriott Platinum Challenge was just too good to…
Why I Decided to Go for the Marriott Platinum Challenge (Hint: It’s Got Nothing to do with Marriott)
We’re not even out of February and I’m reverting to a bad habit. However, I’ve done the math and I think it makes sense. I’d love to hear your thoughts about the 2017 Marriott Platinum Challenge and why I’ve decided to go…