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Marriott — It’s Been a Helluva Day

Here at PointsNerd, we pride ourselves on keeping abreast of the latest news, especially if it…

Cathay Pacific Business Class Review — HKG-AKL

• Very quiet plane maybe too quiet?
• 11:10 flight
• Small but not cramped compared to F
• Food service was like an assembly line
• Food was not appetizing

Top Travel Hacking Tips from PointsNerd

As this will be my final post for the foreseeable future, I thought I would provide my readers with a synopsis of sorts. The hope and intent here is to provide you with an easy to digest list of tips and tricks to keep in mind so that you can maximize your…

Tell Me Your Stories

As I write my two final posts prior to my Monday start in the Loyalty Department, I am absolutely blown away by the support and encouragement that I have received from PointsNerd readers. I want to convey a very heartfelt THANK YOU for everything you have done for me, the most important of…

Big News Regarding the Future of PointsNerd

This post has been one of the most difficult for me to write, which is why there haven’t been a lot of recent posts lately.

Back in January, I had an opportunity to apply for a career in the loyalty space with a major airline…

The Future of Loyalty — Mark My Words

I have been obsessed with loyalty programs for over 15 years. Through those years, my focus…

Great Canadian Rebates — Alaska MBNA Churnability

Hotel Review — JW Mariott Marquis Dubai

I don’t purposefully write with a bias but I think that if you’ve read the blog long…

Canadian Credit Card Master List — Curated for Best Offer

Changes to the American Express Business Platinum

American Express has made a change overnight that sees the annual fee increase from $399 to $499. At first blush, this might be viewed as a negative change, however, there is a new added benefit to this change; full Priority Pass Select…

Well That Was Fast — Alaska Reverses Close-In Devaluation Decision

Alaska Airlines New Close In Policy and the Dark Underbelly of Travel Hacking

How To Know If You’re On A Good Plane

When you are new to booking reward flights, you’re just happy to find availability but once…

Friends of the Blog — Smart Travel Hacking

Pssst … come closer … I have a secret to tell you. One of Canada’s best minds in…

Etihad Business Class Review — AUH-JFK — Airbus A380–800

Free Status Match For Hertz for SPG and Marriott Platinum Members

The Perfect Travel Shoe? AllBirds Review

I hate checking luggage. I absolutely hate it.

Why You Want Lounge Access

There is no doubt that travel can be an incredibly stressful experience. With security concerns at an all-time…

Act Fast — Earn $11 and Get A Free Credit Score

What’s It Like To Fly Qantas Business Class?

One of the common and often justified complaints in North American air travel is…

40% Bonus on Purchased Alaska Airlines Miles

I may receive compensation if you sign up for the offer(s) below. You are of…

Etihad Airways First Class Review — SYD-AUH — Airbus A380–800

How Quiet Are New Airplanes?

There is often a lot of talk about how great the new aircraft from Boeing and Airbus when it comes to…