From the desk of the Devil's Advocate... It's the holiday season, which means gifts! Lots and lots of gifts. In fact, I think it's important to note that we have arrived at a point in the history of … [Read more...] about I Got My Annual AA Aviator Bonus Offer, but Here’s Why I Might Skip It This Year
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The New Arrival+ Signup Bonus Is Decent, but It’s Not a Keeper Card
From the desk of the Devil's Advocate... Yes, yes, we're all very impressed with the increased signup bonus on Barclaycard's Arrival+ Mastercard. If you haven't heard (though I'm pretty sure you … [Read more...] about The New Arrival+ Signup Bonus Is Decent, but It’s Not a Keeper Card
November Brings Changes for Old Barclaycard Arrival Plus
This isn't new information, but I thought it would be a good reminder to those who had the Barclaycard Arrival Plus Mastercard prior to the July changes that November 17th is the last day that you … [Read more...] about November Brings Changes for Old Barclaycard Arrival Plus
Barclaycard Arrival Plus Changes Coming in November
Earlier this month, I detailed the changes coming to the Barclaycard Arrival Plus Mastercard. While none of the individual changes are terrible, together they really devalue the overall value of using … [Read more...] about Barclaycard Arrival Plus Changes Coming in November
Confirmed: Negative Changes Coming to Barclaycard Arrival Plus
Yesterday, I noticed that Barclaycard wasn't allowing applications for their Arrival Plus World Elite Mastercard. I even tried calling the special application phone number but was greeted with a … [Read more...] about Confirmed: Negative Changes Coming to Barclaycard Arrival Plus
Are there changes in store for the Barclaycard Arrival Plus?
Update: yes. And they're all negative.I was helping a friend decide which credit cards to apply for today, and suggested the Barclaycard Arrival Plus card. It has a great bonus (40,000 points, … [Read more...] about Are there changes in store for the Barclaycard Arrival Plus?
Barclay Arrival+ Chip-and-Pin Activation
I love the Barclay Arrival+ card -- even though it's more a cash-back card than a miles/points card, it's a mainstay in my wallet. On a day-to-day basis, I use it for 1x transactions where I earn … [Read more...] about Barclay Arrival+ Chip-and-Pin Activation
Is the Barclaycard Arrival World MasterCard Worth an Annual Fee?
The Barclaycard Arrival Plus™ WorldElite MasterCard® is one of my favorite credit cards, and one I use almost everyday. It seems kind of odd that in a miles and points world, I prefer a card that … [Read more...] about Is the Barclaycard Arrival World MasterCard Worth an Annual Fee?
How You Can Fly to Europe with One Credit Card Bonus
As domestic carriers like United Airlines and American Airlines raise the cost of their award flights -- particularly when partners are priced much higher than the domestic carrier -- I've been … [Read more...] about How You Can Fly to Europe with One Credit Card Bonus
New Hawaiian Airlines Credit Cards Announced
I shared the news late last year that Hawaiian Airlines -- and their new partner, Barclays -- were getting ready to re-launch the Hawaiian Airlines credit card in 2014. I was thinking sometime … [Read more...] about New Hawaiian Airlines Credit Cards Announced
Why Americans Should Consider Lufthansa’s Miles & More
Americans are fortunate to have lots of credit cards with generous rewards, and we have not one but several large domestic airlines with their own international routes. So why even consider joining a … [Read more...] about Why Americans Should Consider Lufthansa’s Miles & More
Some Details on Hawaiian Airlines’ Credit Card
When I saw a session on Hawaiian Airlines' experience relaunching its credit card product on the Airline Information Mega Event, I was very excited. This card closed to new applicants earlier this … [Read more...] about Some Details on Hawaiian Airlines’ Credit Card
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