Happy February! We have finally made it through a very long January. Here are the latest updates, reminders, and tips for this month.
Credit Cards
Freedom Unlimited Match, now what?-I love hearing from all of you who have gotten your very valuable match! For those of you who are still waiting, you should get the match this month. IF YOU NOW HAVE TWO PRIMARY FREEDOM UNLIMITED CARDS because you got an extra one for the match, reach out to me to discuss converting one to the Freedom FLEX.
Amex Pay Over Time Targeted Offers-See if you are targeted for a 20,000 bonus point Pay Over Time Offer from Amex. Many cardholders have been targeted. Feel free to take advantage of the offer for an easy 20k, but please DO NOT TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE PAY OVER TIME FEATURE! Remember, pay bills on time and in full! Click here to see if you have the offer.
Amex $200 Resort Credit May Be Easier To Use-Check out and play with this site MaxFHR.com which can help you find low-priced FHR properties where you can use your Amex Platinum $200 annual hotel credit.
Young Adult Kids Who Have A Freedom Unlimited-The Sapphire PREFERRED card is the perfect complement to the Freedom Unlimited for our young adult kids. Let me know if you want to be on the growing list of people to notify when the Sapphire Preferred bonus is up. Better yet, tell your kids to follow me on insta and subscribe to my site so they can know when the bonus is up too. 🙂
Chase Freedom Flex Cardmembers-You can now activate your 5% cash back/5 Ultimate Rewards points per $1 spent (up to $1,500) at Grocery Stores excluding Walmart and Target, Norwegian Cruise Line(weird) , Fitness Clubs & Gym Memberships, and Hair, Nails & Spa Services. Do that here- Get Your Bonus.
Discover it Cardmembers-You can activate your FIRST QUARTER 5% Cashback Bonus at Restaurants, Home Improvement Stores, and Select Streaming Services on up to $1,500 in purchases. CLICK HERE TO ACTIVATE.
Airlines
Delta Lounge Access Restrictions Update-We have known it was coming, and unfortunately, it is here. Delta has tightened its lounge access policy. As of February 1, 2025, Amex cardholders have limited Delta SkyClub visits. If you have a Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card or Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card, you and your additional RESERVE cardholders get 15 days per calendar year. If you have The Platinum Card® from American Express or The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, you and your additional PLATINUM cardholder get 10 days per calendar year. Notice how I write days and not visits because multiple visits in a 24 hour period will count as just one of your 15/10 days. If this new limit will affect you and you want UNLIMITED access, you can spend a hefty $75k on any of the cards mentioned above and you will have unlimited access from the time of year you hit the $75k and the following year.
Delta 2500 MQD Headstart-For those of you with the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card, Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card, Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, or Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card, you should see (or see very soon), your $2500 MQD headstart. You get this headstart for EACH card that you have. WATCH FOR THIS!
United Resumes Flights to Israel-As of March 15th, United Airlines will officially resume its flights to Israel, marking a significant update for travelers looking to visit the region. Check availability, as flights are expected to fill quickly.
Increased Card Bonus Offers
This Business Airline Card-Find out which card here.
ALL of these very popular personal and business airline cards-Find out which ones here
This Hotel Card-Find out which card here
This Hotel Card too-Find out which card here
New Airline partners JetBlue and TAP -It was just announced that JetBlue’s TrueBlue and TAP Air Portugal’s Miles&Go loyalty members can now earn and redeem points across both airline networks.
Airline Transfer Bonuses-Chase Ultimate Rewards is offering a 30% increased transfer offer to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club through February 17, 2025. Read more here.
Delta’s 20-Minute Rule-This is something useful to know even though it may be hard to remember to pursue. Delta has a 20-minute baggage guarantee—if your checked bag isn’t at the carousel within 20 minutes of arrival, you may be eligible for compensation. You need to follow the instructions and submit claims here. Credit to subscriber CG for this fun little tip.
Hotels
Current Accor Live Limitless Promotion-Click here
Current Marriott Bonvoy Promotions-Click here and Click here
Current World Of Hyatt Promotions-Click here and Click here
Current IHG Rewards Promotions-Click here
Current Hilton Honors Promotions-Click here
Current I Prefer Promotion-Click here
Miscellaneous
TSA Real ID Deadline is Finally Real-After years of delays, the TSA’s Real ID deadline is officially happening. Starting May 7, 2025, travelers will need a Real ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card to board any commercial aircraft in the U.S. Make sure your ID is updated to avoid any last-minute travel disruptions.
Instagram-If you are not following me, you should because often that is where I post most of the info about items/offers (that can add up!). My Instagram handle is here. https://www.instagram.com/thepointsmom_/
Travel Freely app-I am loving this and find the reminders quite useful. The app helps you keep track of your cards, due dates, bonus spend, credit limits, etc.-YOU DO NOT NEED TO ENTER YOUR CARD NUMBERS to benefit from the app. You can sign up here.
Summer and Xmas Travel -It’s not too early to start planning your summer and holiday travel! Award availability is already tightening up, especially for premium cabins and popular destinations. Lock in your flights and hotels now before prices rise.
Valentine’s Day-I make a great and practical gift! Reach out to purchase a consultation gift certificate. Your recipient will LOVE it.
A Quick Shout Out-
A Big Thank You to Grant at WP-Tutoring.Com!
I just wanted to take a moment to give a shout-out to Grant J Price III at WP-Tutoring.Com for all the incredible help he’s provided for The Points Mom website. From WordPress design, updates, and maintenance to SEO and social media management, Grant and his team have been fantastic every step of the way.
If you’re looking to build or improve your WordPress website, eCommerce store, learning management platform, or community site—or just need some WordPress guidance—WP-Tutoring.Com is a great resource. Grant’s expertise has made such a difference for my site, and I know he can help others too!
If you need WordPress support, you can reach Grant at (877) 978-8867 or [email protected]. Highly recommend! 😊
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