Takeoff
A points and miles podcast by 10xTravel
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May 25, 2022
Bank of America Application and Bonus Rules
For many years, Bank of America didn’t have any set rules to restrict approvals and sign-up bonuses. As long as you had a reasonable application, you would be approved more often than not. However, in 2017, Bank of America implemented some more defined restrictions that go beyond any of the standard reasons for denials—poor credit …
January 7, 2019
Which Credit Cards Require You to Pay with Them for Free Checked Bags?
With the introduction of bare-bones basic economy fares, panic has settled in among the traveling masses. Most budget fares do not offer a seat selection and make you board the aircraft last, which oftentimes leaves you with no room for luggage in the overhead bin. Your options are to place the bag underneath the seat …
December 14, 2018
Reader Success Story: Maui, Hawaii Using Points and Miles for $670
All in all we made a dream vacation happen for $670 out of pocket. Had we not used points and miles strategies our cost would have been over $3300. That’s more than $2630 in savings, with minimal effort on our part (2 new credit card sign-ups and an easy booking process). …
November 30, 2018
Reader Success Story: A Family Adventure to Italy Using Points and Miles
10xT Reader Megan Parsons started earning points and miles in late 2015 and although they have used them for smaller trips, this was their first big international redemption to have wonderful family adventure to Italy. …