Best of Million Mile Secrets – January 2017

February 1, 2017 by Million Mile Secrets Million Mile Secrets

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1. Earning the Southwest Companion Pass is easier now that the Chase Southwest Business Premier bonus has increased to 60,000 Southwest points!

Best Of Million Mile Secrets January 2017 — Bring a Friend to the Bahamas, Mexico, or Costa Rica for (Nearly) Free With the Southwest Companion Pass!

2. Did you know you can now use fewer miles for short flights with Alaska Airlines’ new award chart?

3. Million Mile Secrets team member Meghan shared her National Parks Family Road Trip trip report. With highlights of Yosemite, Death Valley & Red Rock Canyon, and Zion & Bryce Canyon.

4. I explained which card is best for airport lounges. By comparing the airport lounge perks you’ll get with the Chase Sapphire Reserve, AMEX Platinum, and Citi Prestige Card.

5. I let you know that hotel point transfers will no longer qualify for the Southwest Companion Pass after March 31, 2017. And Million Mile Secrets team member Harlan shared his personal experience getting the Southwest Companion Pass with hotel points.

6. Do you know the secret way for free Uber rides with Arrival Plus miles?

7. Folks who spend a lot at Amazon might want to consider the new no-annual-fee Amazon Prime Rewards Visa card that earns 5% back at Amazon!

8. If you took advantage of the great AMEX Business Platinum offer, don’t forget to read about the perks of having the Southwest Companion Pass & the AMEX Business Platinum card!

9. You can earn big miles & points with these 7 quick small business ideas.

10. Check out my ultimate guide to Big Travel with AMEX Membership Rewards points. Including transfer partners, how to transfer points, how to fly within the Continental US, to the Caribbean & Mexico, Hawaii, Europe, and more!

Bonus: Don’t forget, if you’re planning a trip to Canada, you can visit Canadian National Parks for free in 2017!

And I let you know about cheap flights from the West Coast to Europe, a Delta North America award sale, and one-way sale fares from $20+!

These deals are now expired, so be sure to follow me on Twitter and Facebook and never miss another sale!

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