$75 gift card vs 15k Marriott Bonvoy points? Which is a better deal?

Would love New Years recommendations within a 90 minute flight from Malaga, Spain. Leaning towards ski towns but open to other suggestions. Anyone have any recs? Thanks!

Is the a black market for rewards points? I want to get rid of my delta points for either American or Marriott points

Since the Chase Freedom Unlimited gives 3% cash back on dining, does that mean you get more UR points that way vs. using the Chase Sapphire Preferred?

Likely going to miss Delta Diamond this year by about 10k miles. Anyway to pay to make up the difference?

Any Marriott/Hyatt recommendations for Mexico City? First time there as a tourist and want a nice, convenient hotel for food + sight seeing. TIA!

I am new to United Silver and I purchase economy tickets. Is the best strategy to check in exactly 24 hours ahead and switch my seat to an open economy plus seat?

Does anyone know if it’s an issue if you’re traveling overseas and your GC gets approved and delivered to your US residence? Can you still access the country on your visa/advanced parole

Taking my first flight after a year!! I used to go through the international terminal for faster lines. Is that still the best way or just easier to go to the south terminal ??

Is there a good website or group or reddit page for travel flash sales / deals?

Hello travel buddies! I have recently started travel hacking and currently have the Chase Sapphire Preferred, Capital One Venture, Marriott Bonvoy Boundless, and Citi Premier Cards. Please comment if you would like a referral link for any of these!

Anyone stay at the Ritz-Carleton in D.C.? I’ve never stayed at a Ritz location so I’m curious to hear what to expect. Will be in D.C. for a conference so my firm is covering the trip.

Staying a weekend in October in Salt Lake for the first time. Is it worth dropping more points to stay downtown or save some by staying on the outskirts?

Do you get a free checked bag on a united domestic flight if you’re Premier Silver?

Is there any difference in WLB between T1 and T2 consulting firms (in the Toronto offices)? For example, On average, do T2 consultants work/ travel the same amount as T1 consultants in a given year?

What is everyone’s thoughts about Hilton? Just got asked to interview

Planning a babymoon with my wife. Shooting for April-May and looking at Hawaii (Maui or Big Island). Hoping with the vaccine and travel precautions, it'll be okay, but we're also prepared to cancel.

Any recommendations for hotels there that you've liked? I figure the Ritz or Four Seasons, but would love some opinions from those who have been.

Do you guys have any tips or when to purchase ticket to south east asia? All tickets I see is hovering around $2000 roundtrip.

Chase Sapphire Reserve is not able to book a ticket for me on Air India because the flight is not showing up on their system. The flights shows up everywhere else including on Expedia, which powers Chase’s portal. Anyone had similar experience?

Is it just me or does anyone else think it looks unprofessional and sloppy when pleadings/motions/briefs are left-aligned, not justified? Also, who still uses two spaces after sentences? That's a peeve I would never want as a pet.

Hi Fishes, What is the fixed ctc band for SC2 at EY GDS SC&O. Also, how are the levels tracked for progression for a given designation (SC2 to SC3).

Please respond if someone knows about it.
EY

Interviewing for a BDR position at Salesforce. Is there wiggle room to negotiate the compensation ? If so what do you recommend ?

Today I was thinking about different sales experiences I’ve had–both as the buyer & the salesman. What was the best and/or worst sales experience you’ve ever had as a customer?

Anyone working or know about the company ‘TietoEvry’. A friend of mine got an interview call and wanted to know about company culture and pay range etc.

Anyone willing to run through some virtual cases together over the next couple days?

Best consulting firms with best WLB? Do they exist? Young professional starting to think about where I'd like to work hard to end up in the next 5-10 years.

Do all consulting firms give out work phones?

What according to your experience during interviews has been one thing that you said or did made you get the job over 1000s of other applicants for a job, according to you? What is that one thing that made a difference and set you apart?

Just asking to learn from experiences.

Describe your current deal in 10 words or less.

Fishbowlers. I got a bad performance review. I need to knock my next one out of the park. Open to any suggestions. S1 in month 6 of starting. I need to get quicker and be able to be a ‘lead senior’. How can I make a manager and directors life easier?

I'm currently a Scrum Master that is looking to make an exit! I have a new profound love for data! However when looking at the salary for data analytics, it appears that I would have to take a pay cut. I currently make 123k in the state of NC...any insight? Should I transition to Data Engineering instead?

Hey everyone! Yahan bhi AIJAA. 🙂

Looking to connect with someone in a Supplier Compliance Manager role. What does your day-to-day look like? Favorite thing about your job? Worst thing about your job? Skills that are beneficial to touch-up on?

When are rating going to be out for KGS. Any update anyone

Hi Frnds,

Looking for accounts / finance job in Pune or work from home. Having 9 years of experience. Please help. 🙏

Do you get a free checked bag on a united domestic flight if you’re Premier Silver?

New to UR travel portal. I keep seeing that I will get 1.5x back here -- does that mean if I have 20,000 points originally, it becomes 30,000 points in the portal? (cont.)

Why won’t AA let me book business class flights with points if they’re available to buy cash? (Qatar flight on AA site)

People at EY not use the corporate card? The expense system is horrible. But might not be worth using my Marriott card...

Got targeted for Amex platinum 100k. Is it worth it? Is there a higher targeted offer?
Considering doing it since no more personal card for BCG expenses. Also have CSR fwiw.

I screwed up. I’m a newb and didn’t know how mileages work and my gold status w AA is about to expire. I travel weekly and idk whether I should fly w/o status or pay $400 to extend it. Thoughts? 😭

Lyft driver delayed picking me up 30 min, resulting in me canceling my ride and asking hotel to call me a “yellow taxi” to get to the airport because it was 5am and all ubers/lyfts were 15 min. Specifically said yellow. Hotel calls me a private lux SUV and the driver got out of the car to handshake the man who called and said hi (honestly money couldve been passed). I then get hit with a $180 ride. Marriott website says taxi should be $65. Should I complain or let it go?

Alaska to join Oneworld!!!

What are some perks of the Ritz?? I’m staying here for the next few weeks but I don’t get the hype

Has anyone tried to sell miles or points through one a site. I have a family member looking to do it and I had never looked into. Any experiences? Pros cons

New Delta Marriott deal - 2 miles per $1 spent. Anyone switching to earn miles?

For the Spg 50 night bonus award, is the 10 suite nights or the one free night award better?

Any recommendations for best balance transfer card? Like zero APR for 15-18 months and no fee? Also nice to have points or cash bonus

Flight attendant woke me up while I was sleeping to give me ice cream, then I couldn’t go back to sleep.
How many points?

Can someone confirm if Marriott does not give complimentary breakfast with a points booking? Booked with 25k points and was told no complimentary breakfast..

Luggage delay claim question

I used Chase explorer to buy tickets for my vacation and luggages were delayed for a month. Per chase term I am entitled $100 a day for 3 days. But the claim agency chase used has been asking for airlines response, which has not came (2month+ now). I am concerned insurance will use this as an excuse to never compensate. Is there a good way to handle this situation?
TIA

Should I change my British airways flight to United to get more points? I have no status anywhere

Missing nights from the Marriott-SPG just reappeared in my account! Anyone else ?

I am sick of seeing these SPG Marriott posts!! Can we talk about something else for a change?