2022: The Year of Status
As of today, I don't have any plans for travel in 2021 unless the Bills go to the Super Bowl (see Bills Mafia: TPOL’s NFL Playoff Predictions). That doesn't mean that I will be...
2020: What I Spent (And Received) in Annual Fees
I used to do a better job of document what I spent on annual fees (see 2017: What I Spent (And Received) in Annual Fees). I haven't done that in a few years because...
Keep vs. Cancel: US Bank Radisson
I've had a low tolerance for annual fees since 2020 was not the year of travel (see NYC Twice: A Recap of My 2020 Travels). Two cards that I continue to pay for are my...
Cancelled! Festivus 2020
I used to say Happy Festivus! Then I would detail all the ways that airlines, hotel chains, credit card companies, bloggers, and commentators have disappointed me over the last year (see 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, &...
Hyatt Points Received, But I Will Still Complain
Last week I wrote Stressed! Am I Going to Receive my 500 Hyatt Points? Tim commented, "Are you really stressed about 500 Hyatt points?" It's apparent that not everyone gets or appreciates my dry...
Stressed! Am I Going to Receive my 500 Hyatt Points?
I logged in yesterday and listened to Hyatt tell me how everything is going to be all right. I did it because life is upside down (see No Alcohol Sales on the Weekend, No Golf...
Office for a Day Or Love Hotel by the Hour? Hyatt’s New Offer
I'll give it to Hyatt, they are being creative in 'these uncertain times,' a phrase that is overused. Their first bold move was cutting Globalist status, a topic that has been over-analyzed on every.single.blog,...
Becoming Hyatt Globalist Again: TPOL’s Masterpiece Strategy
It was only a matter of time until the revaluation took place. With the economy frozen and TPOL grounded (see The Covid Trip Report), companies are beginning to do anything they can to inspire...
AA Gift Reveal!
I was so excited when I received the email that I had a gift waiting for me from American Airlines. What could it be?
I logged in.
I clicked.
I found.
I received this.
My miles were...
JetBlue Business Card App: More Info Required
I applied for the JetBlue Business card expecting a struggle (see JetBlue 100k Business Card App: The Wait Begins). And here we are. Barclays is asking for the following:
The KYC rules necessitate asking for these...
