[Kerwin at Passrider] Current Offers March 5, 2025

Golf anyone? Plus cruises and credit card offers

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Kerwin
March 05, 2025

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Hi Fellow Traveler,

It’s time for the weekly offers…

But first, remember to check out the new Airport Departure Board functionality at https://www.passrider.com/adb. And do you have The Traveler’s Handbook?

Here are some offers for this week…

Possible Upcoming Golf Package in Portugal

Are you a golfer, or know anyone who is? If so, click below, and I’ll send you additional information on a golf package one of my partners is putting together just for my readers, you.

Golf course in Tenerife

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Cruise Offers From Virgin Voyages

Here are some of the deals they’re offering. You can book them online, or you can contact me, and I can help you.

Get exclusive features when you upgrade to a paid plan for the airline schedules program.

Ability to create a Profile that saves your preferences, airport Schedules, Ability to change dates by clicking Next Day or Prev Day, Ability to Email schedules to yourself, Filter results by Arrival/Departure Cities.

I’ve taken this tour, and it’s one of the best tours you’ll ever take. The Complete Vatican Tour with Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica.

Plus, in the Miles and Points Tips section, I talk about how to earn miles and points in these odd airline loyalty times.

Read on…

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MILES/POINTS TIP OF THE WEEK

Capture Miles on Every Trip—No Mile Left Behind

I know it’s hard to be loyal to the travel partners you use these days, as every step of the way, the partners are changing the programs. But here are some tips to work with what we have.

To maximize your travel rewards, make sure you're earning miles on every aspect of your journey. Small actions can add up to big rewards over time!

How to Ensure You're Acquiring Miles:

  1. Enroll in Loyalty Programs

    • Always sign up for the airline, hotel, and car rental loyalty programs you travel with—even if you're not a frequent flyer with them yet.

    • Many programs have free membership, so there’s no downside.

  2. Always Add Your Loyalty Number

    • Before booking flights, hotels, or car rentals, double-check that your membership number is included in your reservation.

    • For flights booked via third-party sites, confirm with the airline that your miles will be credited.

  3. Leverage Partnerships and Transfers

    • Use credit cards that transfer points to multiple airline or hotel programs.

    • Explore co-branded credit cards that offer bonus miles on travel purchases to ensure you’re earning rewards on every dollar spent.

  4. Use Shopping Portals and Dining Programs

    • Earn additional miles by shopping through your airline’s shopping portal and dining at participating restaurants.

    • These extra miles can quickly add up with regular use.

  5. Review and Consolidate

    • Regularly check your loyalty accounts to ensure all miles are credited. Sometimes, this can be a pain. I’m fighting with American Airlines now.

    • If you notice discrepancies, contact customer service early to have them corrected before any miles expire.

Pro Tip: Set reminders to update your loyalty information and check for any new partnerships or promotions. Small efforts today can lead to big savings on future travel!

PS: You can get lots more information about frequent traveler programs for airlines, hotels, and car rental companies in my frequent traveler course at https://cruisinaltitude.newzenler.com/courses/frequent-traveler-101.

HOTELS

If you book directly with the hotels, head over to https://www.passrider.com/hotels for links, and if you prefer to use an online travel agency, head over to https://www.passrider.com/expedia, my hotel booking partner.

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STANDING STATUS MATCHES

Here are some more status match offers from other airlines. Remember that you cannot status match within the same Alliance. So if you have, say American Airlines AAdvantage status, you can’t status match to British Airways:

Airlines

Cruise Lines

BILT REWARDS MASTERCARD

CURRENT CREDIT CARD OFFERS

Here are a few credit card offers that came across my desk. They have points sign-up bonuses so you can use them in your travels. Usually, a minimum spend is required before you get the points, so ensure you read the terms and conditions and abide by them.

Click on the bolded titles for the card in which you’re interested.

Choose any Marriott Bonvoy Credit Card that is right for you. I can be rewarded too if you apply here and are approved for this card. https://www.referyourchasecard.com/252j/0FY8DIDRGI

Capital One has several cards. See if you qualify for any of them.

  • Earn 4 free nights with the IHG One Rewards Premier credit card.

  • Earn 80,000 bonus points with IHG One Rewards Traveler credit card.

  • Earn 140,000 bonus points with the IHG One Rewards Premier Business credit card.

Note: If you do get approved for any of these cards, I will earn points from the partner. Thank you in advance.

Landing in St. Maarten

You can get a lot more information about frequent traveler programs for airlines, hotels, and car rental companies in my frequent traveler course at https://cruisinaltitude.newzenler.com/courses/frequent-traveler-101.

And if you have any questions about credit card offers or any other travel questions, please hit reply and let me know.

Thank you!

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