Award Travel 101 I've Got Points, Now What?
Aug 15, 2025
Learn how to maximize American Express statement credits and navigate dining rewards effectively. The hosts discuss credit card bonuses, exciting travel plans, and reveal new changes in the Aeroplan program. They explore the complexities of using points versus cash while sharing personal experiences. Strategies for leveraging travel rewards are highlighted, and community engagement is encouraged through upcoming meetups. Whether you feel overwhelmed by reward options or seek to enhance your travel experiences, this episode is packed with valuable insights!
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Use Digital Wallets And Gift Cards For Credits
- Load cards into Apple Pay and use monthly statement credits as they post to the account to avoid losing them.
- Buy gift cards or use online options when possible to consolidate small monthly credits into one usable balance.
Activate Chase Multiplier Promos Quickly
- Check Chase's MyBonus page and enroll any eligible co-branded cards in multiplier promos immediately.
- Make a list of activated cards to remember which bonus categories to use during the promo period.
Hawaiian Cards Stay Useful Post-Merger
- Hawaiian and Alaska card ecosystems remain usable and transferable between each other despite AMEX changes.
- Keeping a Hawaiian card can be strategically useful for combining or moving miles into Alaska accounts.