Score Better Comps – URComped Client Interview

A little while ago we had an in-depth discussion with Craig Shacklett, the co-founder of URComped. He gave us great insight into how the company got started and laid out the kind of comps and other benefits gaming fans could achieve. We liked everything we heard and asked Craig if we could speak with a […]
Hyatt Announces 75K Gold Passport Promotion

We’re big fans of Hyatt and their Gold Passport Program. Last year they announced a very aggressive status matching program to entice Marriott Rewards and Starwood SPG elites to bring their business over to Hyat
Marriott Announces Fall 2016 MegaBonus Program

Marriott Rewards has announced a new, MegaBonus campaign where members can earn 50,000 Rewards points through one of two different options that best fit their style of travel. By registering here, both new and current Rewards members can opt in to the promotion of their choice. · Option 1: Earn 10,000 bonus points for every […]
Interview | URComped | Casino Comps Done Right With A Casino Host

Total Rewards? Got it. Wynn Red Card. Got that one too. M life? Right here in my card case. Throw in independent operations like Mohegan Sun and a few others too. Like many other folks reading this, I have credentials and status with one or more of these programs but no single program reflects my […]
Flash Deal | New York To Scandinavia for ~$275

Low season in Europe is during the winter months. But for travel hackers that love the splendor of a Scandinavian winter, that’s the time to go. Norwegian Airlines is showing deep commitment to the US market with great fares and great service to exciting destinations. This latest Flash Deal just popped up and the TravelZork […]
Delta Introduces Delta One Suites – With Doors!

It came as a big surprise when I opened up my news feed and saw that Delta had announced the “World’s first all-suite business class introduced in Delta One.” Delta customers could use some good news right now given last week’s system meltdown..
Breaking: Chase Sapphire Reserve Card – The Last Great Card Offer?

UPDATE – 09:30 EDT – 22 August 2016 There is now a live link available online. The intro page does not mention the 100,000 Ultimate Rewards Point Bonus. Caveat Emptor everyone. UPDATE – 14:00 EDT – 21 August 2016 There are isolated reports of some Chase customers being able to apply and be approved for […]
Ritz-Carlton Enhances Benefits For Their Credit Card Holders

Ritz-Carlton, the most recognized luxury brand in the Marriott portfolio of hotels, is upping their game with improvements to their co-branded Chase credit card. The Ritz-Carlton Rewards Credit Card is being upgraded to the VISA Infinite platform, which carries with it a number of new benefits. New Benefits Unlimited $100 discounts on two or more […]
Making Medallion | Delta Medallion Elite Strategies

This is part 3 in our continuing series focused on the Delta Skymiles Medallion Program. It’s time to set a goal, layout a strategy and start working on achieving Medallion Status with Delta.
Developing | Delta’s Computers Are Down Globally

Delta Airlines’ global computer systems went down sometime around 4AM EDT this morning. This comes on the heels of Southwest’s outage less than two weeks ago. Delta frequent flyers are posting on Social Media that updates were originally expected at 6:30. We’re hearing that there will be an update at 7:30AM EDT, but some at […]