Delta One for 38.5k Across the Atlantic (up to 9 seats)

🎫 PRIORITY BOARDING
AMEX Gold 150k NLL Link (Popup YMMV)

AMEX cards usually have 'lifetime language', aka one bonus per 'lifetime' (~7 years). The 'hack' is there are links that don't have this fine-print language and bypass the rule.

If you can hit spend requirements, the AMEX Biz Gold card is a no-brainer right now. Anyone can apply for business cards and I’ve got a new no-lifetime language (NLL) link for you below.

AMEX Business Gold, $295 annual fee - 150k points for $10k spend in 3 months. The annual fee is offset by:

• $240/yr ($20/mo) credit on U.S. purchases at FedEx, Grubhub, and Office Supply Stores
• $155/yr (12.95/mo) credit for Walmart+
• 4x points on your top 2 spend categories

Worst case, you only eat $20 of Grubhub a month, dropping your net annual fee to just $55.

If you haven't gotten the Biz Gold in the last 90 days, you're in the clear. Cross your fingers you don't get a pop-up.

150k Amex Biz Gold NLL Link (direct)

Revamped Hilton Cards at All-Time Highs (180k/170k)

Hilton nerfed their cards in the most recent revamp but it's currently offset by increased sign-up offers.

The Hilton Aspire/Surpass are at 180k/170k points. Let's look at a few major benefits:

Hilton Aspire, $550 annual fee - 180k points for $6k spend in 6 months
• Hilton Diamond status
• $200 semi-annual ($400/yr) Hilton Resort credit
• $50 quarterly ($200/yr) flight credit

If you already pay cash rates for Hiltons and can use the flight credit, you're up $50 - card pays for itself.

Apply here (direct).

Hilton Surpass, $150 annual fee - 170k points for $3k spend in 3 months
• Hilton Diamond status
• $200 Hilton statement credit

Again, if you pay cash rates for Hiltons, you're up $50.

Apply here (direct).

Normally I wouldn’t get Hilton cards, however… remember my post on the new Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island resort? Great way to start stacking up Hilton points for that redemption.

⏳️ FINAL BOARDING CALL - TIME-SENSITIVE
Amazon $40 Back On $100 for Household & Everyday Items (Look for P&G brands)

Amazon is giving $25 back on $100+ on household/everyday items, many of which are P&G branded. Discount code is automatically applied if you shop through the promotion page here (affiliate).

If the code isn’t applied, use ‘PGSTOCKUP’ at checkout.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the brands/items you’re buying are listed on P&G’s rebate page. They’ll mail you a $15 prepaid Visa gift card on $50+ spent.

After making your purchase, head to P&G’s rebate page to submit your receipt.

If you haven’t already used the credit card discounts mentioned 2 weeks ago, go to my post to review and see if you’re newly eligible.

☁️ VACATION INSPIRATION
Delta One for 38.5k Across the Atlantic

Chase has a 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic (expires 11/15/23) which can be used to book Delta. Points transfers are typically instant, though you may have to log out and back in to refresh points balance.

There's also a fresh batch of Delta One availability for flights across the Atlantic. These routes usually run you 50k points one-way, but the transfer bonus reduces it to just 38.5k points.

Some of these routes have up to 9 business-class seats. This is huge for traveling with friends/family.

Seats are available on these routes, both directions:

• JFK - BRU
• JFK - FRA
• JFK - ZRH

Here are step-by-step instructions for 3 ways to find availability.

📜 LINK MENU

United Airlines gives window seats priority boarding…

…which is great but not good. Airlines will drop dead before they ever implement the most optimal boarding method. I loved this whole video, but skip to 5:12 if you’re impatient.

Delta rolls back program changes after severe customer backlash.

Aeroplan adds warning message to pay-yourself-back (PYB) feature. If you thought you were smart sending AMEX points over to cash out, you’re not.

Deals & Offers

AMEX - Card Offers (login and check)

• Staypineapple: $50 back after $250+ spend | Expires 03/24/24
• Under Armour: $10 back after $50+ spend | Expires 12/31

Chase - Card Offers (login and check)

• Circle K Pay-at-Pump: 10% off up to $5 | Expires 11/23
• Bloomingdale's: 20% off up to $83 | Expires 11/14
• DoorDash: 10% off up to $5 | Expires 11/30
• ClassPass: $7 back after $19+ in purchases | Expires 11/07

Other

• Dave’s Hot Chicken: Free Slider/Tender on 10/24 only
• Taco Bell: Free Taco Tuesday (breakfast tacos) until 10/31
• Office Depot/Max: $15 off $300 in Mastercard giftcards | 10/22-10/28

🤡 MEME

Keep your WMDs in ziploc bags people

🧵 TWEET OF THE WEEK

Prime Day is over, but many of these Amazon deals are still valid.

Check these offers and add your credit cards to your Amazon wallet now so you have the offers in time for upcoming holidays.

Some travel experiences are so profound we can’t help but want to share them with those closest to us. Traveling on points enabled me to create these lifelong memories with loved ones, and it can do the same for you.

Share Fly EnPoints with friends and family so they can join your next life-changing adventure. It may be the experience you all reminisce on together for years to come!