milenomics.com – Page 19 – Learn, Use, Repeat. A detailed trip into the world of Points, Miles, and Travel. How to earn more Miles and how to use those miles more effectively

Breaking Through Peak Vacation Airfare Pricing with Partner Awards

May 28, 2019

Booking windows are just opening up for the Massachusetts school break in April 2020. And as usual, the opening salvo from carriers like Delta…

Episode 25: What 5 Cards Should You Put in Your Spouse’s Wallet?

May 22, 2019

A fun week here on the No Annual Fee Podcast, where we’re discussing the following: News 0:32 Italian-issued Tickets for Fun and Profit (link)…

Amex Blue Business Plus Review–30,000 MR* and $750 in Potential Value

May 22, 2019

A few weeks back American Express seemed to have pulled the Blue Business Plus from their universal referral site. This was disappointing because I’ve…

Episode 24: Online 1% Billpay w/Credit Card, Loyalty Partnerships, and New Discover 5% Categories

May 17, 2019

Some lucrative promos and heightened offers this week… 0:33 [Widely Targeted, check email associated with existing account] Plastiq 1% Mastercard CC Payments on Plastiq…

Episode 23: No Lifetime Language Hilton Cards, 5X UR For Bill Pay, United Shopping Promo & More

May 9, 2019

Today we do a quick rundown of the news. Including the following: 0:33 Simon Mall Purchases No Longer Earning Rewards on Amex Cards? (link)…

Episode 22: “Etihad Awards, New Avios Rates, Fee Free Visa and MCGC, and More of Robert’s European Vacation”

May 5, 2019

Last week we had our first ever cliffhanger episode–this week we’re back to finish the story of Robert’s European Vacation. We also cover some…

Using British Airways Avios for Boston-Chicago Flights on AA

May 4, 2019

I’m in the market for flights from BOS-ORD around the 4th of July break. The route is served by American, United, JetBlue, and Spirit….

Episode 21: Boutique European Hotels, Virgin Atlantic Upper Class Review, London, Venice and Rome With a Family of Four

April 25, 2019

And….We’re Back! Spring break is over and we’re here with a jam packed episode. Today we cover: News: 0:30 Chase 30% Transfer Bonus to…

My Experience with Tours & Activities Booked through the Chase Expedia Portal

April 24, 2019

We just got back from a week in Europe where we did tours and activities in London, Venice, and Rome – all booked through…

How were those non-loyalty European hotels booked through the Chase Expedia portal?

April 23, 2019

A few months ago I wrote about booking all of the hotels for a week-long trip to London, Venice and Rome through the Chase…