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Loyalty Programs - Travel Codex

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Your Resource for Better Travel. Tools & Tips. I’ve created some side-by-side comparisons of the top U.S. airline and hotel loyalty programs. These include qualification criteria and published benefits. (All the better if the program likes to go above and beyond, but I only include what’s promised in writing.) I suggest you consider which criteria you can meet and weigh the benefits that. Value to decide if your loyalty will pay off. Detailed tables and summary of airline loyalty programs. I love Southwe...

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Tips on Booking Cheap Flights - Travel Codex

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Your Resource for Better Travel. Tools & Tips. Tips on Booking Cheap Flights. These online travel agencies (OTAs) sell a lot of the same tickets that you could buy direct from the airline, and usually the airline has the lowest price, too. So why buy from an OTA? Get the latest travel news delivered to your inbox! It might be worth mentioning that google flights is for US only. I’ve noticed that on ITA there’s a difference in search results when you put “x:LAS” vs. “x: L...Also, I’ve seen both one ...

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Business Credit Cards - Travel Codex

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Your Resource for Better Travel. Tools & Tips. I’ve gathered what I think are some of the best business card offers available, providing bonus miles, points, and other travel-related benefits. Remember: your financial reputation is far more important than a free trip. Never apply for credit if you are unable to manage it responsibly. Starwood Preferred Guest Business Credit Card. 5,000 in 3 months. 2X at Starwood Hotels. The Business Platinum Card from American Express OPEN. 5,000 in 3 months. This one o...

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Booking Cheap Hotels - Travel Codex

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Your Resource for Better Travel. Tools & Tips. As I mentioned when discussing flights, Kayak and Hipmunk are meta search engines that combine results from multiple other sites like online travel agencies and brand websites. They’re good, basic places to search for a hotel and usually among the first places I head to get a sense of the going rate. If I’m not picky, I like Hotwire. I’ve always stayed in a nice hotel and paid a great rate. It will give you a price, some amenities, a star rating, and...Altho...

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Scott Mackenzie - About the Author

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Your Resource for Better Travel. Tools & Tips. Scott created Travel Codex in 2012 to explain the complex loyalty schemes of the travel industry. He has a Ph.D. in neuroscience and flies over 150,000 miles every year. Hilton Extends Double Points Promo through December 31. SPG “Open More” Game: Win up to 50,000 Starpoints and Other Prizes. Applications for the Chase Sapphire Reserve Now Available Online. Get Up to 50% More Alaska Airlines Miles for Just 1.97 Cents Each. Next Page ». JULY 29, 2016. DISCLAI...

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Airline and Hotel Award Charts - Travel Codex

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Your Resource for Better Travel. Tools & Tips. Hotel & Airline Award Charts. I’m always looking for these, so I’ve gathered award charts from the most popular airlines and hotels in one place to make it easier for you to plan your next trip. In addition, I’ve included a few links to helpful route maps and other features that can help you decide which program to use. For example, where does Alaska fly non-stop from Seattle? Need to transfer points and miles to another program? Check out this post. Do is b...

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Travel Hacking for Beginners - Travel Codex

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Your Resource for Better Travel. Tools & Tips. Travel Hacking for Beginners. Use of miles and points. Individual posts will cover these topics in far more detail than I can here, but the resource pages and other posts I link to below will give you a good overview when getting started. Comparing Airline Loyalty Programs — 2016 Edition. Comparing Hotel Loyalty Programs — 2016 Edition. Searchable Airline Award Chart Tool. The Best Transfer Partners for Each Airline. Award Routing Rules on Alaska Airlines.

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Uncategorized - Travel Codex

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Your Resource for Better Travel. Tools & Tips. Shhh, your miles are actually getting more valuable! Hilton Extends Double Points Promo through December 31. SPG “Open More” Game: Win up to 50,000 Starpoints and Other Prizes. Shhh, your miles are actually getting more valuable! Earning miles has gotten much harder, both … [Read more.]. Applications for the Chase Sapphire Reserve Now Available Online. Get Up to 50% More Alaska Airlines Miles for Just 1.97 Cents Each. Next Page ». JULY 29, 2016. Even After T...

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Understanding Your Credit Score - Travel Codex

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Your Resource for Better Travel. Tools & Tips. Understanding Your Credit Score. Fair Issac doesn’t publish the exact formula, but here are some factors that influence your final score. Notice that recent credit inquiries are only a small part. Do they matter? But applying for credit by itself isn’t the worst thing you can do. 35% of your FICO score is payment history. Are your bills late or on time? Do you pay the balance, the minimum payment, or somewhere in between? 10% is variety of credit. If, li...

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Credit Card Application Tips - Travel Codex

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Your Resource for Better Travel. Tools & Tips. Credit Card Application Tips. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of establishing good habits before you begin applying for travel credit cards. Good credit is like a good reputation. It takes years to develop, but it can be lost in a day. Here’s one way to think about how credit scores work: Realize that applying for credit is worrisome to the banks. Why do you need money? Will you be able to pay it back? Pingback: Finding Business Class Award Space to...