Last week, American Express announced new benefits for the personal American Express Platinum Card along with a $100 increase in the annual fee to $550. At the time, nothing was said about similar updates to the business version of the card, the American Express Business Platinum Card. That changed on Monday.
Read MoreHilton has revised its Honors loyalty program. The changes, for me, are fairly minor but generally positive. In conjunction, we are now able to register for the new bonus point promotion, 2K Every Day, and earn 2,000 bonus points per night for each eligible stay.
Read MoreIn 2016 I earned 11,155 American Airlines AAdvantage miles just by shopping via the AAdvantage eShopping portal. If you want to enhance your rewards earning, I share just how simple it is for you to do the same!
Read MoreFollowing the lead of Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, American Airlines yesterday announced a new Basic Economy fare on select flights starting no earlier than February 2017. The new fare class will be the lowest available on the American flights where it is available. However, it will also be the most restrictive.
Read MoreThe Enhanced Business Platinum Card from American Express OPEN offers annual $200 airline fee credits. If you purchase small gift cards, despite the card terms and conditions, you can use these credits for airfare.
Read MoreJohn Newhouse gives an engrossing peek behind-the-scenes of the business rivalry of the two remaining titans of commercial airplanes, Boeing and Airbus.
Read MoreAwardWallet is a great online tool to manage reward program balances. The company is increasing the price on its Plus membership in February, but, if you act now, you can lock-in the current pre-increase rate.
Read MoreIf you will be traveling in winter or early spring of 2017, you will want to be registered for the promotions of your preferred hotel chain. Get the details here for Starwood, Marriott, Hilton and IHG.
Read MoreThrough January 25, 2017, American Express OPEN is offering up to 100,000 bonus Membership Rewards Points on the Enhanced Business Platinum Card. Combined with the excellent perks the card offers, I decided to apply two weeks ago and was instantly approved. My card was delivered within a week and I wanted to document the unboxing of my latest points-and-miles credit card.
Read MoreLast year, I was finally able to experience Candlelight Christmas Evenings at Biltmore House. The home glittered with twinkling Christmas lights and was draped with holiday greenery. If you love Christmas, Biltmore during the holiday season is a great experience.
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