Travel Rewards Optimizer April Wrap Up
Frank McBride • May 1, 2025
April blog posts covered change and opportunity
In case you missed them, here is your "one-stop shopping" for the past month's posts.
There are big changes for Southwest Airlines with an upcoming switch to assigned seating and with a scrapping of the "two checked bags for free" policy. However, the recently rolled out credit card offerings do not reflect the transition.
There are big changes for Southwest Airlines with an upcoming switch to assigned seating and with a scrapping of the "two checked bags for free" policy. However, the recently rolled out credit card offerings do not reflect the transition.
American Express cards have a reputation of being difficult to use outside of the United States. Is this still the case?
Barclays co-branded travel credit cards are facing pressure from the Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines merger and American Airline's decision to offer co-branded cards with only one bank. What moves make sense for those interested in flying these airlines?
Many are leery of the Points and Miles game and have a preference for cash back credit cards. But there might be a current offer that makes entry into Points and Miles very low risk.
Barclays co-branded travel credit cards are facing pressure from the Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines merger and American Airline's decision to offer co-branded cards with only one bank. What moves make sense for those interested in flying these airlines?
Many are leery of the Points and Miles game and have a preference for cash back credit cards. But there might be a current offer that makes entry into Points and Miles very low risk.
We are ready to help you turn your routine credit card spending into the travel of your dreams.
Chase is about to devalue Chase UR point to World of Hyatt point transfers
In case you missed them, here is your "one-stop shopping" for posts from the past week. For some, recent changes with the Resy restaurant reservation platform might limit dining options when using the credit. Learn more here . Perhaps your next US domestic award flight should be booked through . . . Air France. Check out why . The Amex Platinum card might have the highest annual fee for mass marketed cards. Find out if the benefits are worth it for my household here . Hope you have a great Labor Day weekend!! We are ready to help you turn your routine credit card spending into the travel of your dreams.
A walk through one household's use of the Amex Platinum card
For some domestic flights, Air France might save transferable miles
Recent changes in the Resy reservations platform might limit use of the Amex dining credit
Changes are a mixed bag but Hyatt regulars won't be happy
Some good news in points and miles (and one warning)
A change in favor of airline passengers (for a change)
The Autograph Journey's transfer partner list grows slowly but steadily
Points and miles free up the travel budget for pilsner, paprika, and pastizzi*
