Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Short-Hop Business Class + Los Angeles Union Station Metropolitan Lounge Review
After a year and a half, Chestnut’s Amtrak series is back. This time: a short-hop ride in Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Business Class, plus a look at the Metropolitan Lounge at Los Ang...
PEK Terminal 2 PPS Air China Lounge + AA180 Economy Class Experience
Today I’m sharing a rare old-fashioned train experience in China, a Beijing airport lounge experience, and an AA economy class flight experience. It may be a bit rambling, but it’s...
Booking Delta One Between China and the U.S. With Virgin Atlantic Miles: A Real Redemption Walkthrough
This itinerary did not involve any stopovers or open jaws, so it was fairly straightforward and relatively easy to ticket. That makes it a great option for beginners like me who wa...
The Club Lounge at Las Vegas (LAS) Lounge Review
At Las Vegas airport, we visited The Club Lounge near Gate E using the Priority Pass benefit that comes with the Chase Sapphire Reserve and AMEX Platinum. This lounge is well-round...
My Chase.com Account Got Locked
A friend recently had his Chase.com account locked because of QuickPay and couldn’t log in. Since he was in China at the time, the situation became even more complicated. He eventu...
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Las Vegas Caesars Total Rewards Diamond Benefits Review [with MGM Grand Match to M life Gold DP]
Here’s a detailed look at the benefits we used in Las Vegas on this trip with Caesars Total Rewards Platinum, plus how to get elite status with Caesars Total Rewards Platinum, M li...
IHG Accelerate Program Introduction
The 2019 Accelerate promotion is back. You can register and see whether you receive a better offer. Stay a bit and you might earn a large batch of points. Registration is open from...
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American Airlines (AA) Miles 10% Rebate Guide [This Benefit Has Ended]
Both the Citi AA and Barclays AA cards were revamped, and the 10% mileage rebate benefit was eliminated effective May 1. In my view, this was finally the end of one of the most use...
A Credit Card Beginner’s Growth Story
Hi everyone, I’m Darren, currently a math PhD student with a 3-year credit history. I made a lot of mistakes when I first started applying for credit cards, but after reading many...
Yami (Yamibuy) Shopping Guide [4/19 Update: Get $5 + 10% off for Signing Up, Points Mall Now Open]
If you sign up for Yami now, you can get a 500-point ($5) welcome bonus plus a 10% off coupon for self-operated products sitewide. Yami has also launched a new Points Mall, where y...
HSBC Cash Rewards Credit Card "4/17 Update: Welcome Bonus Changed, 3.3% Cash Back in the First Year"
The welcome bonus on this card has changed somewhat: instead of the previous $150 bonus, it now earns 3% cash back on all purchases for the first 12 months, on up to $10,000 in spe...