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I find that it is now more common to find power ports on your plane than to not find power ports. In some instances the ports were added a while ago and aren’t in the easiest of places to find. When I find a plane with “hidden power ports,” I have a unique trick to…
If you are heading to Universal Studios this summer, you will want to make sure to take a look at these offers. Today I posted several new and good American Express Offers for you here. As I was going through and adding new Offers for You to my Amex cards, (using the Trick For Saving Amex…
Late last fall I was on an American Airlines flight from Barcelona to JFK on a 777-200. I am the type that hates to check my bag, and I will do just about anything – including stuff all my toiletries into 2 one quart sized bags to be 3-1-1 compliant – to avoid checking my…
I stay in hotels frequently that have the “swing bar door guard” locks that allow a door to be opened a few inches, but not entirely – unless the person in the room releases the bar. I used to think that one of the best tricks of these locks is that I could flip the…
I am an Amazon Prime member and an avid Amazon shopper primarily for the convenience. I travel so much and it is so nice to be able to simply order what I need while on the road and have it delivered to my door. I have written about the many benefits of Amazon Prime before…
Earlier today we shared the news about the Hilton Status Match and now we’ve received a Hilton Status Match Response about the promotion. The offer is still live so hurry up and follow the status match directions (here) if you haven’t already done so. Hilton Status Match Response Today I applied for the Hilton Status Match…
Here’s how I just applied for a Hilton Status Match. Hurry while it’s live because the last status match to Hyatt Diamond status didn’t last long. Here’s a link to a quick overview of Hilton Diamond status. Hilton Status Match Take two simple steps to be on your way to elite benefits with a Hilton Status…
Hyatt Diamond status is my favorite hotel elite status to earn each year. I find that Hyatt properties are consistent, treat their elite members well and the Hyatt Gold Passport benefits just make sense for my travel options. I’ve qualified for Hyatt Diamond status for over 8 years and have always enjoyed the benefits. So…
In this post we’ll share how you can receive an Alaska Airlines MVP Gold 75k Status Match through email and start enjoying all the benefits the status has to offer. I can speak from experience having just received confirmation of my new MVP Gold 75k status match. I’ve long been interested in Alaska Airlines mileage program. They have…
The Hertz President’s Circle membership is a top tier rental car status with Hertz that offers great benefits including bonus points, confirmed upgrades and even more bonus points. It normally takes 20 more more rentals annually to achieve, but with the steps below, certain Delta members will be able to get the status for free. And…
If you recently picked up Amazon Prime in the last sale that we posted about, you are likely enjoying your new benefits including free 2-day shipping! But, you may not know that you can share the Amazon Prime free shipping benefit with up to 4 people? Share Amazon Prime Free Shipping Benefit Free or paid Amazon…
A PMM reader, Mark asked is there any way to transfer miles into Marriott points. There is and in fact, United and Marriott have a unique partnership that allows you to convert miles to points, points to miles and receive complimentary status in Marriott with Gold or higher status on United. How To Transfer Miles…
As I flew home on the red-eye yesterday I got to thinking about jet-lag and how I normally beat it. I’ve been known to book a hotel room in an airport hotel for a 5 hour lay over just to catch some sleep on a trip across the Atlantic. Some airport lounges like Lufthansa’s First Class Lounge…
Marriott requires Elite Qualifying nights in order to achieve status each year. To earn Marriott Silver, Gold and Platinum Elite levels they require you to book and stay at Marriott properties for 10, 50 and 75 nights respectively. But with this one simple trick, you can earn your first Marriott night (or anywhere in between) for free.…
A few weeks ago I shared how I will be able to save 5% on all purchases from Target with my new RedCard that arrived in the mail. The RedCard is a product from American Express Serve that is great and is more than just a target card. Some specifics about the RedCard: The REDcard is free You…
For those of you interested in Global Entry who are United MileagePlus members, and of course don’t already have it, here’s a great reminder from Rapid Travel Chai on how to get the $100 application fee comped if you are a United Elite member. I was an early adopter of the NEXUS program that allows expedited…
The new Delta 757-200’s Transcon Business Elite service is on my bucket list. So the other day I started looking at the routes where the 757-200 Transcon Business Elite equipped Jets are being operated. As a result, I came across some routes with unsuspecting equipment that I’ll share here and in the near future. Delta 757 Lie-Flat…
We all have strategies to get status in order to earn more points and miles. But I’ve changed my strategy this year with two particular goals in mind. Earn Delta Million Miler and Starwood Platinum Status for life. Let me explain. See airline credit card offers page for current offers. EXPIRED Delta Million Miler I’m ever so close…
Last year Delta announced routes where they’ll operate the 757-200 with Business Elite 2×2 flat-bed configuration. The plan is to have all of these routes serviced by the new Delta Transcon 757-200 planes with Business Elite Flat-Beds by this summer. So far I’ve had mixed success finding the 757-200 with flat-beds on certain routes. New Delta…
As a reminder, today is the last day in the year to earn your airline fee credits with credit cards for the year ending 2014. Specific credits I’m referring to are the $200 statement credit with The Platinum Card® from American Express and the $300 airline fee credit with The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® Credit Card. I called both of my cards this morning…