Can You Convert Citi Executive Card Into Citi Prestige Card?

One of the hottest credit cards at the moment is the Citi Prestige Card, which is offering a sign-up bonus of 50,000 ThankYou Rewards points after spending $3,000 on the card within the first three months.

While the card has a $450 annual fee, it's still a great value, given that it offers:

-- A $250 annual airline credit

-- Access to American Admirals Clubs

-- A fourth night free hotel benefit

-- The most comprehensive Priority Pass membership offered by any card

-- A $100 Global Entry fee credit

-- A great points earnings structure

-- No foreign transaction fees

The timing of this offer couldn't be better, given that I was looking for a replacement for my Citi Executive AAdvantage Card. Early last year the card offered a 100,000 mile sign-up bonus, which many people jumped on. The card comes with Admirals Club access, so is super-valuable for those of us who are loyal American flyers.

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Should I Get Chase Sapphire Preferred or Chase Freedom?

TPG reader Jeremy asked me “Do you recommend getting the Chase Freedom card over the Chase Sapphire Preferred card? I’m a recent graduate and only spend around $10,000 a year on my credit card. I like the double points on dining that the Sapphire Preferred offers, but the 5% bonus categories with the Freedom makes...



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Read this before you upload your tax return

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How Did I Miss This? OMG. A Mama Mia Flash Mob at Warsaw Airport

Stop whatever you're doing and watch this.

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US and Cuba almost friends again

Big barriers remain. Washington maintains a trade embargo on most Cuban goods. Over in Havana, power is still in the hands of a communist one-party state.



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Which NYC Starwood Hotel Is Best for Award Nights?

TPG reader Kyle tweeted me to ask @thepointsguy – “What’s your favorite Starwood property in Manhattan? I’m a SPG gold member and I’d like to stay using my points.” I love Starwood, and I’ve worked hard to become a SPG Platinum 100-night member. In between apartments in New York City, I’ve had the chance to...



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Do Annual Fees Count Toward Earning a Sign-up Bonus?

TPG reader Krysta tweeted me to ask @thepointsguy – “Does the $450 Amex Platinum annual fee count towards the $3,000 you need to spend within the first three months?” This is a great question that I’m asked frequently, and the answer is applicable to almost every credit card and annual fee out there. The Platinum...



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Review: Air France Business Class A321 Madrid to Paris

So, you guys, if there's one lesson I can impart to you in this trip report series, it is this:

Never fly with a hangover.

Madrid is a late night city. I figured that a 12:45pm departure would still allow me to go out on a Saturday night and wake up in plenty of time to make my flight. Of course, one bottle of wine becomes two, and you add some beers to the mix, and suddenly it's 5:00am when you're tucking yourself in and you've got to get up and pack by 9:30.

Luckily, I woke up feeling tired, but otherwise fine, and made my way to the airport with plenty of time to spare. Madrid is a funny place -- it's such a late night city that at 10:30am on a Sunday the entire city is in deep slumber even though the sun is out and birds are chirping. My drive to the airport felt post-apocalyptic in that I could count the number of pedestrians I saw on one hand, but the upside is I made it to Barajas in under 15 minutes.

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Is Southwest Considering Dumping their Chase Credit Card?

Southwest Airlines has hired an investment bank to help evaluate options for its co-brand credit card. Southwest Airlines is considering replacing JPMorgan Chase as the issuer of its credit card rewards program, according to two people familiar with the matter. One of those people said Southwest has hired investment bank First Annapolis as an adviser as it reviews the relationship with Chase. Who could Southwest rope into making a credible offer for their co-brand franchise? Does Citi have the juice to pick up a second Dallas-based airline, after shooting the moon on Costco? American Express can’t possibly make sense for an airline that pitches itself as discount, and of the people, even in a world where Amex co-brands with Walmart and Target. Barclaycard lost US Airways and clearly needs a prize airline. Southwest’s relationship would…

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Reader Success Story: Points Redemption + Best Rate = HUGE Savings

Over the years, we’ve had many readers share their success stories with us. Folks for whom traveling domestically once a year was a luxury are now traveling the world with just a few credit card sign-up bonuses. And the best part? They are sharing their stories with us and others who benefit from knowing that […]



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Driving in Hong Kong

Cosmos This is truly a great series, and I recommend you pick it up and enjoy it with the family. The kids here love it and Tina and I are always impressed at the production quality and the clever way in which they are able to easily explain complex concepts. Daily Photo – Driving in […]



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Travelers find new opportunities to do good

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Organize Your Photos Live event!

Organize Your Photos Live event! (This video and the special deal will only last 1 more day!) I know some of you have enjoyed the “Organize Your Photos!” tutorial and even if you already have it, you’ll enjoy seeing this, as I’ve added a bit of stuff! Some of it has to do with merging […]



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American Airlines’ Goldilocks Problem: Boards too Early, Updates Delays Too Late. They Need to Be Just…

I love many things about American Airlines. First and foremost is the AAdvantage program, and especially that I’m well taken care of as an Executive Platinum member (100,000 mile flyer). Their lounge agents have been exceptionally good to me during irregular operations. I even like their revenue management, which doesn’t release all first class seats into upgrade a day before departure. When a flight irregularity happens, and I get put onto another flight, it’s even still possible to get an upgrade (and more frequently happens than not). If there were two things I would change about the operation, I would actually bundle them together and call them American’s Goldilocks Problem: they start boarding too early, before scheduled time, and they notify passengers of delays.. in creeping fashion.. usually only after a boarding or departure time…

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Weekly Review: April 18, 2015

Hello from Dallas!

I'm in Dallas for Frequent Traveler University this weekend, after spending the week recovering from my trip to the Maldives. You'd figure a trip from the Maldives wouldn't require recovering, but it's not an easy place to get to, and I did catch a cold while there.

Nonetheless it has been an exciting week for our hobby, so not a bad week for me to be typing on bed rest. ;)

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