by PointsGuru | Jan 11, 2017 | Mileage Plan, Virgin America Elevate
The year started out with a big surprise for many members of Alaska Air’s Mileage Plan. They received an email saying they could link their mileage earning program to Virgin America and get a free 10,000 miles added to their account and the elite status. I was not signed up with Alaska Airlines when I heard about this offer so I quickly signed up and I was also able to get the free 10,000 miles and elite status match.
If you are a Virgin America Elevate member you can go here to the Alaska Mileage Plan. This follows Alaska’s takeover of Virgin America which closed a few weeks ago and gives a look at what their combined their loyalty programs will look like.
After I signed up I received an email saying:
Your Virgin America Elevate status is paying off on Alaska Airlines.
You’re now an MVP member. Your new benefits start with your choice of 10,000 bonus miles or $100 off any Alaska-operated flight when you activate your account.
Once you activate your account, you can get 30% more miles when you convert your Elevate points to Mileage Plan miles and then redeem your miles on Alaska, Virgin America, and our global airline partners. Want to know more about your membership? Take a video tour of Mileage Plan and learn more about our generous benefits. The elite benefits you will enjoy are:
» 50% bonus on base miles earned
» Complimentary seat upgrades to First Class and Premium Class upon availability
» Two free checked bags for you and a companion
» Priority check-in and boarding
» Discounted Alaska® Lounge membership
You should notice the 10,000 bonus miles appearing in your accounts with the description “SPECIAL SERVICES ELEVATE MEMBER OTO 10K BONUS.”
I did have some trouble getting the form to work online and process correctly so I had to call in to the customer service number for Mileage Plan but that only took a few minutes. It was absolutely worth the trouble for MVP status with Alaska Airlines and 10,000 free miles. With the 30% bonus on transferred miles from Virgin America I plan on transferring them all to Alaska.
by PointsGuru | Jan 10, 2017 | Entertainment
Amazon is currently holding a promotion where Amazon Prime Members can get a free 30-day HBO or Showtime streaming trial. This is great for those of you wishing to cut the cords to cable. If you choose HBO you can enjoy the benefits of Prime Video, plus HBO unlimited access to addictive dramas such as Game of Thrones, series such as VEEP, and hit movies. Amazon Prime is needed to get HBO at the discounted rate. If you are not an Amazon Prime Member you can try out a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime for free and get the HBO promo for 30 days to try out.
How To Get HBO 30-Day Trial Offer:
1. Sign Up For Amazon Prime using this link
2. Prime Members Get Free 30-Day HBO Streaming Trial
3. Enjoy shows such as Game of Thrones and VICE NEWS Nightly free!
How To Get Showtime 30-Day Trial Offer:
1. Sign Up For Amazon Prime with this link
2. Prime Members Get Free 30-Day Showtime Streaming Trial
3. Enjoy shows such as Shameless free!
Benefits of HBO or Showtime with Amazon Prime:
1. Low monthly fee: Prime members can add subscription services like HBO and more to their membership
2. Manage subscriptions via Amazon Video on any device
3. No cable or satellite account necessary
4. Watch popular TV shows and blockbuster movies
If you are not an Amazon Prime Member, get started today with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime for free. Once you become an Amazon Prime Member, simply visit the Amazon 30-Day HBO or Showtime trial offer page. Click “Get Started” and from there you should be able to score a free 30-day HBO streaming trial. Keep in mind that once the trial is over, the monthly service will cost $14.99/month. You are able to cancel prior to the trial ending and pay nothing.
Bottom Line
Looking to binge watch and have unlimited access to addictive dramas, hilarious comedies, movies, and so much more? If so, this is the promotion for you! Score yourself a FREE 30-day trial and decide if you want to continue the service for just $14.99/month! With this promotion, you’re basically saving $15!
by PointsGuru | Jan 5, 2017 | Beauty & Health, Points, Retail
How to Use the Pampers Gifts to Grow Program
Parents of young children know how expensive it can be to keep a child in diapers. Pampers has come up with a way to offset some of that cost through the early diaper years by allowing you to input codes from packages of diapers and wipes. These codes accumulate and can be used for various things like coupons, toys, and even charitable donations. There are also ways to get bonus points to raise your total even higher.
Once you sign up you can check back to this page each week as we will find updated promo codes to add to this program. (more…)
by PointsGuru | Dec 30, 2016 | Points
mywings.redbull.com -click and scroll to the right until you see the two people next to the man juggling(it should say “not only avatars need upgrades”, and click the two people. Then click the get wings button, and fill out the form to get a free 4 pack of Red Bull Energy Drink.
by PointsGuru | Dec 27, 2016 | 5% Cash Back, Chase Cards, Discover
Discover Bonus Categories 2017
Use Your Discover it Card to Earn 5% Cash Back on Sam’s Club (in-store and online), Online Costco Purchases, and Gas in the first quarter of 2017. The ground transportation bonus category is broad. It includes purchases like subway passes, railway tickets, taxis and tour bus tickets. Plus, it will include rideshare such as Uber and Lyft spending. You can get up to $75 cash back each quarter on bonus categories with your Discover it card. if you do not have the Discover It Card you can get it here with a sign-up bonus!
The Discover 5X categories starting January 2017 will be:
1. Gas stations (Supermarket stations may not be eligible)
2. Ground transportation
3. Wholesale clubs – Sam’s Club, Costco (Online), BJ’s Wholesale
You can activate the bonus now for spending from January 2017 through March 2017.
Another great thing about Discover Card is they have no foreign transactions fees, so you can use it on bonus purchases when traveling to places such as London or Prague.
Chase Freedom Bonus Categories for 2017
The Chase Freedom bonus categories have been released for the first 2 quarters of 2017. You’ll get 5X Chase Ultimate Rewards points (5% cash back) on up to $1,500 in combined spending when you spend at gas stations and on commuter transportation from January to March 2017. You can usually buy groceries, beer, lottery tickets, and more at gas stations!
You’ll also earn 5X Chase Ultimate Rewards points when you shop at grocery stores and drug stores from April to June 2017, on up to $1,500 in combined purchases.
You can activate the bonus now or apply for the Chase Freedom card here if you do not have it yet.
