[Kerwin at Passrider] Current Travel Offers - November 27, 2024 The Black Friday Edition

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MILES/POINTS TIP OF THE WEEK

Tip of the Week: Supercharge Your Miles and Points During Black Friday and Cyber Monday

The holiday shopping season isn't just great for snagging deals—it's also a prime opportunity to boost your miles and points balances. During Black Friday and Cyber Monday, many airlines, hotels, and credit card companies offer special promotions that can help you earn extra rewards on your purchases.

How to Make the Most of It:

1. Shop Through Airline and Hotel Portals:

   • Earn Bonus Miles/Points: Access your favorite retailers via airline or hotel shopping portals like the AAdvantage eShopping mall or Rakuten (they have a ton of deals this week) partnered with Membership Rewards to name two.

   • Increased Offers: During Black Friday week, these portals often offer higher bonus rates per dollar spent.

2. Look Out for Limited-Time Credit Card Offers:

   • Activate Special Promotions: Check your credit card's app or website for holiday-specific offers that give bonus points or cashback at certain retailers.

   • Use Bonus Categories: Some cards offer elevated rewards in categories like electronics or department stores during the holiday season.

3. Leverage Amex Offers, Chase Offers, and More:

   • Check for Statement Credits: These programs may provide significant discounts or bonus points for spending at select merchants.

   • Stack Deals: Combine these offers with portal bonuses and retailer discounts for maximum rewards. So use your airline credit card to buy stuff so you get the discounts plus the points on the card.

4. Purchase Gift Cards:

   • Double Dip on Rewards: If possible, buy gift cards through a rewards portal to use later or give as gifts, earning miles or points on the purchase.

   • Future Savings: Use these gift cards during post-holiday sales for additional savings.

5. Monitor Airline and Hotel Promotions:

   • Discounted Award Redemptions: Some programs offer reduced mileage requirements for award flights or hotel stays booked during this period.

   • Accelerated Elite Status: Look out for opportunities to fast-track your way to elite status with bonus qualifying miles or nights.

Pro Tip: Combine and Conquer

• Stack Multiple Promotions: For example, use a credit card with bonus points at a retailer, accessed through an airline portal offering extra miles, during a Black Friday sale. This way, you're earning rewards from the retailer discount, the portal bonus, and your credit card rewards—all in one purchase.

Remember: Deals move fast during Black Friday week. Set aside some time to plan your shopping, prioritize the best promotions, and act quickly to maximize your rewards.

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.

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

• Air France/KLM (SkyTeam)

• Alaska Airlines (oneworld)

• American Airlines (oneworld)

• British Airways (oneworld)

• Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam)

• jetBlue

• United Airlines (Star Alliance)

• Virgin Atlantic (SkyTeam)

Cruise Lines

• Virgin Voyages

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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.

Capital One Credit Card

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

IHG One Rewards Premier credit cards

• 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.

I can be rewarded if you apply here and are approved for the card.

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

FREQUENT TRAVELER COURSE

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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