Friday, November 30, 2012

Just a few hours left for great deals

Today is the last day to register for some great deals to get bonus miles/points at some of your favorite loyalty programs:

-  DOUBLE Starpoints for stays of 1-2 nights at SPG hotels or TRIPLE Starpoints for stays of 3 nights or more;
-  500 bonus Starpoints for booking (per booking) your SPG stay via iPhone or Android App;
-  250 bonus Starpoints for booking through spg.com;
-  250 bonus Starpoints for checking into your SPG Hotel with a linked foursquare account.

While I am new to SPG, I did stay at a Sheraton this past trip and earned me some triple points.  I checked in using foursquare and am hoping to see those bonus too.  

-  It appears 65,000 is the most points in quite a long time;
-  The card has NO ANNUAL FEE;
-  By just having the card you get Silver Hilton Honors Status (at least it's some type of status);
-  AXON redemption.  In short, AXON redemption (only available with a Hilton amex card) are means to redeem less Hilton points for longer stays.  The Points Guy breaks it down real good here.

Unfortunately, with my current churn, I was unable to take advantage of this offer.  I recently successfully applied for the SPG Amex.  Hopefully a similar offer will come down the road that I can take advantage of.

-  Ability to buy up to 50,000 miles
-  100% bonus on the purchase (buy 20,000 get 20,000 extra for 40,000).  
-  The price per miles is 3.5 cents per miles (pretty good for not flying) plus fees and taxes.

I don't need these US Airways miles right now, but it may be something to consider if it comes back in future years when my AA miles are low.  I would buy enough for business class international only though.  Probably cheaper than buying the business ticket direct.

So, if any of these entice you, sign up and GO!



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