What is a Mileage Run?
A “mileage run” is an air travel built and taken only to earn the Maximum frequent flyer miles , points or elite level. If a frequent traveler has already obtained some kind of elite status they would qualify to earning Bonus Award Miles over and above their actual flight miles. Depending upon the reward program they can attain their goal a lot quicker if the … Continue reading
What is a Credit Freeze?
A Credit Freeze, also known as a Credit Report Freeze, a credit report lock down, a credit lock down, a credit lock or a security freeze, allows an individual to control how a U.S. consumer reporting agency (also known as credit bureau - Equifax, Experian, TransUnion) is able to sell his … Continue reading
How to Cancel Priceline.com Reservations!!!!!!
These Tips are provided by Karen, a fellow blogger who has worked at Customer Service for Priceline. Karen is also an ardent travel hacker and mileage junkie:) I worked at Customer Service for Priceline and here are some inside secrets … Continue reading
What is App-O-Rama?
Also called App O Rama, Application-O-Rama, App-a-Rama, and AOR. The App-O-Rama is a strategy of completing multiple credit card applications at the same time. The goal is to obtain as many signup bonus rewards as possible, in a quick and convenient way. … Continue reading
What is Credit Card Churning?
Credit Card Churning is a highly lucrative method of obtaining frequent flyer miles. I define churning cards as applying for cards strictly for their sign up bonuses, meeting the minimum spend requirements of the bonus offers (if any), and then … Continue reading
What is Bumpage?
What is bumpage? In one line – Bumpage is the process of Removing Hard Inquiries From Your Credit Report – Yes, Seriously! But how it works? Remember that car you were thinking about buying? Credit inquiry. New cell phone? Credit … Continue reading
What is a Mattress Run?
Mattress Run is to stay at a particular hotel solely for the purpose of earning a large amount of bonus points for the nights stayed. With a mattress run, you book a cheap hotel night, and in return you’ll earn lots … Continue reading
What is the Grand Slam?
The Grand Slam is a promotion put on by US Airways that awards US Airways Dividend Miles based on the number of “hits” you get during the promo period. A hit is obtained by having a qualified transaction with an … Continue reading
What is Stoozing?
Stoozing is a slang term used to describe the act of borrowing money at an interest rate of 0% APR, a rate typically offered by credit card companies as an incentive for New Customers. The money is then placed in a High Interest … Continue reading
What is an Open Jaw Ticket?
An open jaw ticket is when you arrive in one city but leave from a different city. For example, Departing flight: Newark (EWR) to Los Angeles (LAX) Returning flight: San Francisco (SFO) to Newark (EWR) I originally arrived in Los … Continue reading
What is a Companion Ticket?
Companion Ticket, also called companion fare, companion certificate, companion pass, etc. is a Promotional Airfare under which a second ticket (for the same flight and for the same date) is sold at a discount and sometimes even Free. Usually these tickets/certificates come with lot of restrictions … Continue reading
Which Frequent Flyer Program is right for you?
Simply joining a Frequent Flyer Program doesn’t guarantee you a free trip, choosing the right one does. The key thing is to focus on one or two programs (of course, you should always be ready to switch or expand allegiance for the right promotion). You’ll make the most out … Continue reading
How Can I Get Free Credit Reports?
You are entitled to receive free credit reports every 12 months from each of the Nationwide Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. There is only ONE official service from which you can obtain the free annual credit report required … Continue reading
How Is Your Credit Score Calculated?
HOW IS YOUR CREDIT SCORE CALCULATED? Fair Issac Corporation (FICO) dominates the US credit score business and issues FICO scores which range from 300 to 850. According to the FICO website, your credit score is determined by: 35% Payment History … Continue reading
How to get a Free Room Upgrade in Las Vegas?
You can easily get a Free Room Upgrade in Las Vegas via the Twenty Dollar Trick. The Las Vegas Twenty Dollar Trick and How does it work? The Twenty Dollar Trick is becoming increasingly popular, most notably in Las Vegas. Whenever you check into a hotel room you … Continue reading
When to cancel credit card?
I always suggest that signing up for credit cards is the quickest and easiest way to earn points and miles for free travel. Once you begin, though, you will probably find yourself wondering if you should cancel some of your current credit cards, and how long you should … Continue reading
What is the Gmail Hack?
Gmail Hack is signing up for a promotion or offer multiple times with a Single Gmail account. This is very useful to multiply a deal or bonus multiple times simply by registering multiple times (each with a different email address), since usually … Continue reading
How to Get More Miles on United’s MileagePlus Program
Following are some of the easy ways to earn additional miles on United MileagePlus Program: Mileage Run - The most effective way to earn miles (after Credit card Sign-ups) is via Mileage Runs. But if you are like me and have family … Continue reading
How to use United Airlines travel discount certificate for online ticket purchases?
You can use the United Airlines travel discount certificate in following ways: If you have 2 travel certificates, You can use it on 2 one-way United Airlines tickets on Separate Itineraries if its just one person travelling OR you can use it on a Roundtrip … Continue reading
What’s Museums on Us Program
Bank of America credit and debit card holders can take advantage of BofA’s Museums on Us program. Museums on Us is a program that gives you free general admission to over 150 museums nation wide on the first full weekend … Continue reading
