What happens when you're too loyal to a program - are they loyal back? Angie and Joe discuss developments this week, bonuses they've earned, and prepping for travel.
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Post of the Week
Justin Walter had a post about EU261. We spoke about credit card travel protections (Episode 27), but EU261 is totally different.
News
Several transfer bonuses:Capital One to LifeMiles 15% bonus (new)Amex to Flying Blue 25% bonusChase 30 % to AviosChase 50% to BonvoyPoint.me “Quicklook”Hyatt Elite status shortcut -Earn Hyatt ExploristHyatt GlobalistHyatt Bonus JourneysBuy Frontier Elite 20k status150K Venture X Business Miles BonusCapital One changes how to use the $300 portal credit on VXDelta MASSIVE (program) devaluationLeads to a bigger discussionAA change to T&CIs Hyatt next?Save with CardPointers
TRIP UPDATES
Angie - booked flights and hotels for P2 conference and visiting the kid, booked flights for our Spring meetup in San AntonioJoe - Anniversary / Father son tripWHAT BONUSES DID WE GET?
Angie - nothingJoe -Ink Preferred Welcome Offer - pendingCiti AAdvantage Executive card arrived -20K LP bonus. Plus bonus milesWhat Milestone should I choose?Alaska lounge accessHighlight Feature - Managing the Pre-trip chaos and what has to be done before heading out of town
Angie:Make a list!update “in case of death file”Clean the house, laundry, get medicine refillsPre-pack (only for long trips)Girly maintenance stuffPay all bills that aren’t on autopay (utilities)If P2 is going there’s a whole other list of thingsTip of the Week
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