What’s Happening in the World of Miles & Points – July 2015

Nate Buchanan – NateBuchanan.orgMayne Thiele – TravelingThieles.com

Chase Bank Restricting New Credit Card Sign-Ups

• You will be denied approval for a new Chase credit card if…..– You’ve signed up for more than 4-5 credit cards in

the last 2 years

Chase Cards Effected

• Chase Freedom• Chase Sapphire Preferred• Chase Slate • Chase in Plus & Cash

Cards (hopefully) NOT Effected

• Co-Branded Airline Credit Cards• Co-Branded Hotel Credit Cards

Club Carlson Eliminates BOGO Award Nights

AA Executive Credit Card

Upgraded Hilton Credit Card Offer

Changes to the Target Red Card

New IHG Points Break List

• Award nights for only 5,000 points!!!

Resources You Should Know About…

Price of Travel

Raise.com (Cheap Giftcards)

Ebates.com

Award Mapper