by Andy | Sep 7, 2016 | Travel
Apple announced the new Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus today! As a “non-S” upgrader (meaning I usually get the new numbered iPhones) I was eager to see what they had in store. Apple indeed announced some great technology, but is it relevant for world travelers? Let’s take a look.
by Andy | Sep 6, 2016 | Airline Loyalty Programs, American Airlines, Travel
I give American a hard time. At the same time, I still fly American every time I fly. While it’s true the AAdvantage program has suffered some setbacks, I still have Executive Platinum status with American and am about to requalify through January 31, 2018. I’ve held some form of status with American since 2009, which I know isn’t as long as some of you but still gives me at least a bit of expertise.
I’ve said enough about the changes to the AAdvantage program. Let’s take the program in its current state. Here are some things I think American should do to improve its AAdvantage program. [Click through for the list!]
by Andy | Sep 4, 2016 | Photography, Picture of the Week
I’m on a quick trip to Washington DC at the moment, testing out some new gear from my friends at Bluffworks.
When I was out on the National Mall today the sky was just so beautiful and blue that I had to get a picture of one of the prominent monuments. The Washington Monument is a stark monolith in the middle of the National Mall and made for a nice subject, I thought.
This is a quick post but I hope you enjoy this week’s picture of the week! (Click through for the picture)
by Andy | Aug 31, 2016 | Airline Loyalty Programs, American Express, Chase, Credit Cards, Videos, What's the Points?
What’s the Points is back! Checking in from a quick vacation I’m taking, I give you my final thoughts on the Chase Sapphire Reserve, some executives changing spots at big airlines, and American’s foray into the crazy and unfriendly world of dynamic award pricing. Click through for the video!
by Andy | Aug 29, 2016 | American Airlines, United Airlines
Big news from two of the biggest airlines in the world, involving the same person?