Picking up a hidden gem card, looking on the upside of shutdowns, a Hyatt safety tip and more (Week in Review)
Key Points:
- The Frequent Miler blog highlights a podcast episode discussing lesser-known credit cards like the US Bank Altitude Connect, along with travel tips, recent bank account shutdowns, and points strategies.
- Greg shares updates on his bank account shutdowns with Citi, Capital One, and Wells Fargo, explaining the circumstances and maintaining an optimistic outlook despite challenges.
- A detailed guide on booking Preferred Hotels with points has been updated, offering readers enhanced data to maximize value when redeeming Choice Privileges points.
- Travel experiences and booking tips are featured, including insights on attending New York City show tapings, the Montreal Jazz Festival, and navigating Southwest Airlines' fare policies.
- Frequent Miler addresses common questions such as the impact of being an authorized user on credit card bonus eligibility and provides advice on award ticket change and cancellation fees across airline programs.