I'm flying from JFK to BLR (India) and I have 400k points. A friend suggested that I book a business class ticket with all my points. Would you suggest doing that? If yes, which of these options would you go about?

Anyone know of a fast track program for status on American Airlines or is it just the challenge you have to pay for?

Need to recommend a hotel to my family who's visiting from the USA in a couple of weeks. They like to stay in local boutique type places and BnBs, not chains. Any suggestions?

Planning a trip to Bali with my bf. He’s never been on a long flight like that but we are probably planning a 2week vacation. What areas should we stay at?? we’re beach bums but I also love the forest/Hiking and a big foodie!

Every time I try to use Hertz points abroad the site says that location doesn't take them. Can I call and use them or am I just SOL using them anywhere internationally?

do globallogic noida gives free cab and free food me

Anyone been to lisbon Portugal lately?

Best way to spend $600k Delta Miles?

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? 😭

How does one go about complaining about a poor hotel service incident and getting points? In a country where I don’t speak the language so I’d rather not waste time trying to escalate in person

If you are in Comfort+ and get upgraded to First....your boarding zone does not update all the time. What zone should you board with? No feelings please...what is the rule?

Any recommendations on seaside towns that would be fun for a 5-6 day stay within an 8 hour drive of Boston? Going next week, so not a place that's a ghost town in October.

Can I use my United mileage plus explorer card to pay for my wife global entry fees ?

What are some good trips to do with Bonvoy points in the Northeast (thinking more spa/relaxing vs touring cities) e.g Berkshires, Vermont etc

Planning a trip to Tulum, Mexico for about 12-15 people. I am wanting to get a house near the beach with a c or can come every day. Any suggestions on where to start? Would we also need to rent cars?

Any Hilton recs in Charleston?

What’s a good Marriott Bonvoy points vs $ conversion to make decisions on using points or $?
I’m contemplating 40k points vs $168 including taxes at a category 4 location

Anyone knows how chase sapphire travel insurance works? I used the first leg of the trip but cannot return due to an illness. It is cheaper for me to cancel the return leg and buy and new one way.

Did expediting L2 EAD work for anyone? I am currently in change of status but I need to travel to India as my dad is too alone.

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.

Does anyone know of any good CLEs that address complex issues re:multi-state employers/remote employees?

Do you find that what you find attractive physically has dramatically changed over the years? Everything from body type to facial features I swoon over is so totally different

Partners - Do you ever take vacations?

I have been at my current firm for about 1.5 years, and in that entire time the partner in my group hasn't been out of the office a single time. Is that normal? I can't tell if it's standard for big law partners to not take time off, if the dynamics for my group may be different (only 1 partner in the entire group), or it the partner I work with is just a masochist.

Pick two from these 3 to start today, full PPR: Tyler Boyd, Taysom Hill, and the Sun God.

I’ve accepted I suck at work. And I don’t know what people get from humiliating or criticizing you to the point you think you are worthless.

Hello guys, I just started my career in performance marketing. How can I build in this career as I don't know much about this field. How should I switch to companies and after how much time

Anyone working in BBC right now? How is the pay and work culture? TIA!

SO excited about the new iPhone 14! I currently own an 11 Pro Max and never really upgraded because this one was still fine, but I feel like I want something newer. Has anyone purchased the 14 yet?

What time did you spend at each level, from AP --> EPD? And how much time SHOULD you spend at each?

Looking for an investment advisor who is 1) a fiduciary 2) has a CFA/CFP/CPA or some combination thereof. No exceptions. DC/Baltimore area.
TIA.

I put in my two weeks! But now it's weird here haha. Agencies should ask you to leave and pay you out. This is silly.

What is base pay range for L5 at Accenture?

Any BCBA’s in the Memphis area? I’ll be relocating there soon and testing. Looking to meet others in the field!

What books would you recommend for someone wanting to get better at sales?

Any possibility to get points for hotel not sending bill? Nights still haven't showed up in my account and I checked out May 26th and submitted the missing nights form.

Bathroom smells of cig smoke and they can’t transfer me to another room till tomorrow. How many points?

Does Platinum Corporate Amex worth the $550 fee in terms of points? Let's say I travel up to 50% of the year. And EY doesn't pay for the membership fee anymore, right?

Thoughts on the new Chase Freedom Flex?

Anyone complained about a car rental and got points for it? Got a car from hertz and the car battery keeps on dying. Got jumped, drove around for a bit, and died again...

Any star alliance status match delta platinum?

What’s the maximum anyone got out of the airline for damage to a new checked luggage bag

Traveling to DC for 4 days. Looking for Marriott with parking and maybe concierge lounge functioning. Anyone use a Marriott recently they can recommend?
Open to other suggestions too. Thanks

Best Hyatt in Hawaii (ideally Kona or Maui)?

Thoughts on the best domestic mileage program? Any recommendations for someone also potentially using those miles for international redemptions?

Hi fellow fish need some advice.

I'm planning a wedding and wondering if I should apply for new credit cards to maximize on points. If so, wondering what your recommendations are and or if there are new cards out there I haven't heard of yet. For context I probably have another 20k+ in expenses to pay still and my current cards are:

CSP
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless
Citi double cash
Random card (used to be uber)

Why does Newark close tsa pre lanes? Terrible

Is there a thread of company discount codes? ISO Hilton code (do not judge me my BIL is getting married at a Hilton and his fiancé is going to go postal if we don’t reserve a room now)

Got leaked on by condensation on my flight. They switched me to the same seat on the other side. Got leaked on again and got switched again. Would you file a complaint?

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?

How does one use 500 Mile Upgrades on AA In the most effective manner?

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

Would you rather have 5x amex MR points or 3x chase UR points for each dollar spent on flights? Why? Company let's me book flights on personal cards and trying to decide which to choose.

Is the late checkout until 4pm guaranteed for platinum elite members?