Yesterday, we published a lengthy article analyzing pros and cons of whether we should go for top-tier Hyatt Globalist elite status in 2019. One of the concepts we touched on was the potential to “manufacture” elite night credits to get…
Middle Age Miles is seriously considering going for Hyatt Globalist status during 2019. The analysis process is interesting to us, so we wanted to lay out our situation and thoughts, and pose the question to our readers whether going for…
With the College Football Playoff National Championship game on tap for tonight, this seemed like a perfect day for a “case study” article on planning two fully cancelable trips during high-demand times. Hopefully the tips and tricks we discuss in…
Introduction Middle Age Miles’ great friend Jason Voorhies 13 (JV13) is gearing up in the points-and-miles world. He has read up on our “How to Get Started” articles, including What Card Should I Get First? A Getting-Started Points-and-Miles Strategy with…
After we first published this update, commenters on Doctor of Credit’s article on the Prestige changes pointed out that Citi included a new term in the fine print with respect to the fourth-night-free (4NF) benefit that appears to be very…
If you fly Southwest, the Southwest Companion Pass is one of the most valuable perks in the credit card, points and miles world. The Companion Pass allows you to choose one person to fly with you, free of airline charges…
Like a lot of “power users” of credit card sign-up bonuses and benefits to travel for less, I run up against velocity rules, card limits and other “too many recent accounts”-type barriers that keep me from getting approved for new…
The biggest news in the credit card, points and miles world this week has been Citi’s announcement of upcoming changes to its premium credit card, the Citi Prestige Mastercard. Many points-and-milers hold the Prestige card, which earns Citi ThankYou Points…
Introduction Recently, American Airlines introduced a new feature to AA.com, allowing us to search and view mileage redemptions on its partner Fiji Airways. Even before this, it was possible to use AAdvantage miles to book flights on Fiji Air; however,…
For me, one of the best things about points and miles is using them to treat family to things they might not have otherwise done. And sometimes when we’re lucky, we get to share the experience with them. Our points,…