Category Archives: Deals

Should I Hold Onto 2 Chase Ink Cards?

Deals, Miles,

inkWith all of the chatter related to the increased bonus offer for the Ink cards last month I decided it was time to apply for another card issued by Chase.

After having so many cards from the bank over the years, I try to be a bit more selective when applying for cards issued by them. When a 60,000 points signup offer came out for the Ink products, I figured the additional 10,000 bonus points was enough to get me to bite.

I currently have 5 Chase cards- British Airways, IHG, Ink Bold, Sapphire & United. I didn’t expect an instant approval but was confident that I could get approved if I needed to call the retention line. Continue reading Should I Hold Onto 2 Chase Ink Cards? →

Earn Up To 2,000 United Miles With Avis

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a silver car driving on a roadWhen it comes to renting a car we usually go with Hertz but I’m considering using Avis for my next rental due to a potentially rewarding promo. I would just need to make sure that pricing on Avis is competitive of course…

You can earn up to 2,000 United miles per Avis rental at participating Avis airport locations in the U.S., Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Continue reading Earn Up To 2,000 United Miles With Avis →

Uber Delivering Air Conditioners In NYC

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a white rectangular object with textAfter trying out Uber for the first time while in Atlanta I didn’t really get what the big deal was about the service. Check out my post about it here.

While I didn’t love using Uber, I do love it when they run their random, odd promos and offers!

Uber is back with a special offer for New York City called #UberCOOL. They have teamed up with Quirky + GE to bring on-demand delivery of Aros- the world’s smartest air conditioner. Continue reading Uber Delivering Air Conditioners In NYC →

Triple Southwest Points With Hyatt Stays

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Screen Shot 2014-05-30 at 12.35.22 AMHere is a way you can earn triple Southwest points for completing stays at Hyatt hotels worldwide.

The promo started on May 1 but I just received an e-mail about it last night. I am guessing that I saw something about it over the past month but since we never stay at Hyatts I probably didn’t pay it much attention.

If you value Southwest points and plan to be staying at Hyatts, this can be a way to earn a bunch of Rapid Rewards points.

Continue reading Triple Southwest Points With Hyatt Stays →

Targeted: Earn 500 United Miles By Picking 2 Offers

Deals, Miles

a man and woman lying on a bedUnited is offering a 500 mile bonus for completing  2 “transactions” with some of it’s partners. 

To earn the bonus you get to choose (2) from MileagePlus Shopping, MileagePlus Dining, OpinionMilesClub and ScoreBig.

There isn’t a lot of time to earn the bonus. Complete one qualifying transaction with any 2 of 4 partners listed by 11:59 PM CST on June 30, 2014.

Here is the offer:  Continue reading Targeted: Earn 500 United Miles By Picking 2 Offers →

Add Authorized User to Citi AA Amex, Get 2 Admirals Club Passes

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a man and a man on bicycles on a beachDisclosure: I receive a commission if you apply & get approved for the US Airways credit card mentioned in this post. Thank you for supporting Michael W Travels.

I received a limited time offer from Citicards related to my American Airlines American Express account.

If I add an authorized user onto my account and spend $1,500 by June 30, 2014 I will receive 2 Admirals Club passes.

This sounds like a smart way on Citi’s part to try to drum up some use out of the card, however it’s of little to no use to me. Continue reading Add Authorized User to Citi AA Amex, Get 2 Admirals Club Passes →

Is Staples Hiding Visa Gift Cards?

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Screen Shot 2014-05-23 at 1.24.40 AMOver the past week my favorite Staples has had no stock in $200 Visa gift cards. I asked the friendly early morning cashier what was going on and she told me that it seemed like more and more people were coming in for them.

If I wasn’t in such a hurry to get the cards, I’d just order more online. However, with there not being a Walmart close to home, I need to capitalize and visit Walmart to load my Bluebird whenever I can.

(Later today we’re heading to Atlanta for a long weekend.  While there I plan to visit Walmart a bunch of times.)

Continue reading Is Staples Hiding Visa Gift Cards? →

Signup for DirecTV, Get 30,000 United Miles

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a screen shot of a televisionDirecTV is offering 30,000 bonus miles when you sign up and provide your United MileagePlus number.

This offer is 5,000 miles more than the usual offer.

If you switch by July 23, you will receive the bonus miles as well as a free upgrade to Genie HD DVR and 2014 NFL Sunday Ticket included at no extra charge.

Some rules: Continue reading Signup for DirecTV, Get 30,000 United Miles →

Earn Up To 3,000 Miles For Joining United MileagePlus Dining

Deals, Food,

a woman holding wine glassesAn easy way to earn some miles and points is through airline & hotel dining programs (if you can find participating restaurants that you’d like to dine at).

Here is a quick description of how these programs work– sign up, link some of your credit cards, dine at participating restaurants and earn around 3-5 miles per dollar spent.

The programs usually offer a sign-up bonus of around 1,000 miles/points but for a limited time MileagePlus Dining is giving you the chance to sign up and earn up to 3,000 bonus miles.

Continue reading Earn Up To 3,000 Miles For Joining United MileagePlus Dining →