Hertz just announced a promotion for September where Gold Plus Rewards members can earn triple points on rentals. Triple points can only be earned if you are earning Hertz points (not airline miles) for your rentals. An extra bonus is available for Five Star and President’s Circle members; these members will receive triple their tier bonus…
Starwood recently announced their fall promotion, which means most business travelers who sign up will earn a bunch of extra Starpoints for things they’re doing anyway. Like most Starwood promotions, the details are pretty simple. From the Starwood web site: Two is better than one. Register now to earn double Starpoints® on all eligible stays from…
Now is the time to activate your cash back categories for October-December if you carry the US Bank Cash+ credit card. To activate your bonus categories, visit http://cashplus.usbank.com/ With the US Bank Cash+ card, you can earn 5% back on your first $2,000 spent in the bonus categories. This quarter’s available 2% Categories haven’t changed. (Pick one.)…
Part of the joy of being a consultant is that your schedule can change…sometimes at the last minute. A few weeks ago, I was notified that my project in Tucson was canceled and that I would be going to Tawas City, MI. Consequently, my travel schedule went from including long flights with wifi, to short…
On my way back from Alaska today, I made an interesting discovery: Pre-Check worked for me as a Delta elite flying with an Alaska Airlines boarding pass. Here are the details of how my ticket was set up: The ticket was an American Airlines ticket, on 001 ticket stock. The flight was coded as an…
I am a sucker for airline route maps. On almost every flight, I flip to the back of the in-flight magazine to check out the airline’s route network and see if I can identify new routes or partners. Sure it’s interesting, but can doing help you navigate the airlines more effectively? Absolutely! Knowing my airline’s…
My friend, Phil, sent me an interesting article about why airline food sucks. Apparently it’s not the food… Lack of humidity, lower air pressure, and being stuffed up all contribute to your airline food tasting like cardboard. If you’re hungry for more, check out the NBC news piece. I was delighted last Saturday to see…
When you are stranded overnight without your luggage, one of the most immediate annoyances is the lack of toiletries, in particular the lack of toothpaste and a toothbrush. Fortunately, most airlines have small amenity kits, which they offer to all passengers who ask. You just need to know where to find them. Where to find…
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