For those looking to redeem points on Star Alliance airlines, lifemiles continues to return value, and the current American Express 15% transfer bonus helps even more. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Trying To Find Value When Hotel Points Let You Down
We have an upcoming trip to New York City, and despite the rumors of travel experiencing a lull, the city is absolutely packed. How do you find value when hotel points aren’t an option? If you are considering booking...
Why I Am Trading American Express Platinum Credit Cards
American Express has added some changes to the personal version of its famed Platinum card, so while I am enthusiastically and bitterly dropping the version, I am still excited about the Business version I added last week. Here’s why. ...
Virgin Atlantic Transfer Bonus Makes 77k Points Worth $3800
One of the best values for Virgin Atlantic’s 30% Transfer Bonus can make 77,000 points worth more than $3,800 but it’s not what you might think. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Don’t Lose Your Capital One Card, They’re Irreplaceable
I temporarily misplaced my Capital One card and called for a replacement. Hilarity/tragedy ensued. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or...
American Express Benefits Unnecessarily Complicated
With more competition in the premium card space, can American Express continue to make their benefits so hard for cardmembers to use? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
American Express Lounge Relief From Capital One, Chase
American Express Platinum cardholders have seen annual fee increases and restrictions due to the popularity of the Centurion Lounge, but now Capital One and Chase are poised to ease those crowds. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
Review: Goldbelly Brings Destination Eats to You
I ordered from Goldbelly for the first time this week to try out the service (and an American Express Platinum benefit) and this was my experience. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Review: American Express Centurion Lounge – Charlotte
During a business trip, I spent a considerable amount of time in the new American Express Centurion Lounge in Charlotte, North Carolina. Here’s my review. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
American Express Still Allowing Airline Chargebacks…For Now
U.S. based American Express customers can still dispute airline-related charges…at least for now. These chargebacks provide an essential extra layer of consumer protection. That’s newsworthy for two reasons. First, American Express has not been consistent around the world. French...
Review: American Express Lounge Sydney (SYD)
The new American Express Lounge in Sydney (SYD) is a nice improvement over the older one, with great coffee and a respectable selection of food and drink. American Express Lounge Sydney Location + Hours The lounge is open from...
How To Request An American Express Centurion (Black) Card
Last autumn, I wrote extensively about why I was considering an American Express Centurion (Black) card. While I ultimately opted against the card, it’s now easier than ever to request one. I chose not to get the card for...
American Express DOUBLING Annual Fee for Centurion (Black) Card
American Express will double the annual fee on its Centurion card, colloquially called the “Black” card, while adding additional benefits. Is it worthwhile? While the Centurion card is considered by many to be a status symbol more than anything...
Last Call: British Airways 40% Transfer Bonus From American Express
We’re just a few hours away from the end of the most lucrative American Express Membership Rewards transfer bonus we’ve seen this year. This is your last call to take advantage of the 40% British Airways transfer bonus from...
Review: Plaza Premium Lounge Brisbane (BNE)
Since waiting for the Virgin Australia Lounge in Brisbane is like Waiting for Godot, I occupied my long layover in BNE by relaxing in the Plaza Premium Lounge. The Virgin Australia Lounge in Brisbane has been delayed almost as...
Review: Point The Way Café LAX (Priority Pass Restaurant)
Point The Way Café, the newest Priority Pass restaurant at Los Angeles International Airport, is worth a stop if you find yourself near Terminal 6. The restaurant accepts non-American Express issued Priority Pass cards between the hours of 1:00PM...
Why I’m Thrilled Qantas Is Now An American Express Transfer Partner
American Express Membership Rewards added Qantas as its latest airline transfer partner. That news is spectacular to me personally for many reasons, but for one reason in particular. First, points will transfer on 1:1 basis with no federal excise...
How AMEX Botched The Priority Pass Restaurant Issue
While American Express is perfectly free to tinker with its Priority Pass benefit, its choice to eliminate all restaurants with such short notice represents a foolish and short-sighted move. Effective August 01, 2019, you will no longer be able...
Final Hours For Lucrative Flying Blue Transfer Bonus
You only have until the end of the day to take advantage of a 25% transfer bonus to Air France/KLM Flying Blue from American Express Membership Rewards. This is a transfer bonus I have personally taken advantage of, hence...
Priority Pass Model Could Enhance WeWork, American Express Platinum
American Express recently added a WeWork membership to their Platinum card benefits. But the coworking program could be improved if they followed the Priority Pass model. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...