I like to think that I have an above average understanding of reward points and miles, to include status matching. A status match is when you parlay your hotel, airline, or car rental status into status with another program. For…
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Where are My American Express Membership Rewards Points?!
Last month, I applied for and was instantly approved for the American Express Platinum card. The benefits that the card offers are among the best in the reward points/miles game. American Express makes applying for this card a no-brainer for…
Altus Air Show
Yesterday, I made the short drive north to Altus Air Force Base for the 2017 Power Over Altus. The weather was ideal for being on a flight line all day. There were two parking locations, one for the general public…
Equifax Security Breach
Equifax revealed yesterday that it experienced a security breach from May through July 2017. The company discovered the breach on July 29, 2017. Equifax released the following…
Flight Deal: Southeast Asia…Again!
Three weeks ago, I wrote about the amazing flight deals that were happening throughout Southeast Asia. I snagged a trip to Singapore for ~$600 in November. The Star Alliance (ANA, Air China, Singapore, United, etc) has opened fares as low…
How Do You Receive the Monthly Uber Credit from the American Express Platinum Card?
Last month, I was elated to learn about the benefits that the American Express Platinum Card offered. The card offers outstanding benefits for its cardholders. One of those benefits, the monthly Uber credits, offers a lot of value ($200 to…
Making Dinner Reservations with OpenTable
A few days ago, I visited Gyu Kaku in Dallas. The experience was everything that I remembered about previous visits to the restaurant chain. I could have walked into the restaurant without a reservation but I chose to make one…
Review: Gyu Kaku – Dallas
I did not know that Dallas had a Gyu Kaku restaurant, until yesterday. Gyu Kaku is a family style, yakiniku restaurant brand. I was ecstatic…
Review: Courtyard Marriott – Dallas/Addison Quorum Drive
Before I left the house to come Dallas, I knew that I would not feel like driving back so I starting searching hotel options in Addison. The Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum by the Galleria ($123 or 20,000 Marriott Rewards pts/night), Crowne…
Review: Kura Revolving Sushi Bar – Plano
I had to be in Dallas early this morning for an important appointment, which meant that I left my house before sunrise to make it to the city…
Uber is Offering FREE Rides to/from Hurricane Harvey Shelters
Uber is donating $300,000 in rides, food, and relief to communities affected by Hurricane Harvey. This was posted on the Uber blog yesterday.
United Sent Premier Status Email Reminders to Elite Members
As of today, I am a United Premier Gold, which is near the bottom of United Premier statuses. Earlier today, I received an e-mail ‘reminder’ of my traveler type, current Premier status…
Earn Airline Miles by Donating to Hurricane Harvey Relief
Two days ago, I wrote a post about airline cancellations due to Hurricane Harvey. The two major airports in Houston, Bush International and Hobby, remain closed indefinitely. United and American Airlines are…
National Park Service Offers Free Annual Passes for Military
The National Park Service offers free annual passes ($80 value) for active military and dependents. There are some stipulations for use…
Hurricane Harvey Flight Waivers & Cancellations
Harvey, which started out as a tropical storm, has morphed into a hurricane. The amount of rainfall from Corpus Christi, Texas to Lake Charles, Louisiana is supposed to break records. All of the major airlines have change rules that they…