Here are two questions that go hand-in-hand. How many American Express points are needed for a Delta ticket? One of the reasons why I absolutely love the American Express rewards program is the fact that you can use your points to buy airline tickets or you can wait and transfer those points to specific airlines for miles. The reason why ... Read More »
Yearly Archives: 2012
New SkyMiles Dining Rewards Updated October 2012
I got an email a few day ago from SkyMiles Dining telling me that I am now a VIP member and will earn 5 miles for every dollar I spend, rather than 3 miles. You’re now a VIP Member and earning 5 miles for every dollar you spend through 12/31/13. Earning more miles adds up fast! How fast? A $50 ... Read More »
How To Choose The Best Rewards Travel Credit Cards
Shane writes: I’m interested in obtaining another credit card that is a rewards credit card and I’m not sure which one to get. My credit score is almost 900 and I travel 4-5 times a year total domestically and internationally. I’d say I average $30-$40k in expenses a year on my current credit card with no rewards. This is a ... Read More »
Can I Get Delta Miles If I Fly On Alaska Airlines?
Patti writes: I will be flying to Hawaii in November, and am looking at flying Alaska Airlines. Can I get Delta Frequent Flyer miles for flying Alaska Airlines, if I book through Alaska Air? My wife and I were actually looking to fly to Hawaii in October, but decided to visit family in Florida instead! We are both flying First ... Read More »
Why I’m Done With The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card After This Year
This post is all based on my own opinion. I have had the Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card for almost 5 months now and everywhere I go, everyone still has to make a comment about it. YES its heavy! I’m tired of hearing that! YES its the most unique credit card you have ever held! I am so tired of ... Read More »
How To Buy Airline Tickets With American Express Points
How can you buy airline tickets with American Express points? Just like most credit card rewards programs, your points can be used to buy airline tickets. Just think of your rewards points as a form of cash. Usually the value of rewards points when redeeming airline tickets comes out to about 1 cent apiece, not very great huh? One of ... Read More »
Can You Use Miles Towards The Cash Price Of A Ticket And Still Accrue Air Miles?
I Thought I would answer this question today! This question comes to me almost on a regular basis: Can you use Delta miles towards the cash price of a ticket and still get credit for the miles for the flight? If you use both airline miles and cash to pay for your flight, you won’t get credit for the miles ... Read More »
Can I Earn Delta Miles On Flights I Purchase For My Family?
Here is a common question I get: “Can I earn Delta miles on flights I purchase for my family?” In other words do you get the airline miles or frequent flyer miles for the flights you purchase for your family… No. I know it sucks since you are the one putting out the cash to purchase the tickets for your ... Read More »
How To Accidentally Earn Free Airline Miles
How did I accidentally earn 336 free Delta SkyMiles? Last month my wife and I flew down to Seattle Washington for a week to attend a wedding. Since growing up in the area I wanted to visit my parents before heading back home to Alaska. I knew we would only have time to meet with them for Sunday lunch and ... Read More »
Shout Out To InACents Readers
Just a quick shout out to the InACents.com readers! Thanks for stopping by! If you haven’t yet read our post, read it here: Alaskan Departures; A Guest Post by The Points Guide You can also follow me on Twitter Read More »