What is the most useful frequent flyer blog?
Mar 31, 2013, 3:33 pm
#2236
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: US Air, UA BA LH AI DELTA MARRIOTT CHOICE SGP
Posts: 9,883
Saw a popular blogger post pics showing no VRs at CVS and then showing a pic with VRs hid behind some other cards. Of course keeping the stash for self.I tried that today in PA, no luck. Maybe the Philadelphians just clean them out...no hiding for them !
Mar 31, 2013, 3:38 pm
#2237
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 444
Did anyone else notice in the comments of TPG's post on Phantom Award Space, Seth from Wandering Aramean took a swing at TPG
"Bullying the agent may work from time to time but it is most certainly not guaranteed...And, of course, excellent job adding extra referral links which don't actually improve the information for readers or the value of the story."
Did I miss something or is this feud new?
"Bullying the agent may work from time to time but it is most certainly not guaranteed...And, of course, excellent job adding extra referral links which don't actually improve the information for readers or the value of the story."
Did I miss something or is this feud new?
Mar 31, 2013, 4:09 pm
#2238
Formerly known as iahsumr
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 520
From MP:
"In case you are super curious, I was not compensated for running this contest and the Club Carlson credit card is not one of my affiliate links. I just think the card rocks and these prizes are great."
From FM:
"Disclosure: At the time that I agreed to host this contest I was not aware of any compensation that I would receive. Since then, though, I learned that I would receive two free nights at any Radisson property in North America. This has not affected my decision to host this give away, but it is a nice bonus!"
Perhaps it is not clear in the promo materials that the blogger gets two free nights.
"In case you are super curious, I was not compensated for running this contest and the Club Carlson credit card is not one of my affiliate links. I just think the card rocks and these prizes are great."
From FM:
"Disclosure: At the time that I agreed to host this contest I was not aware of any compensation that I would receive. Since then, though, I learned that I would receive two free nights at any Radisson property in North America. This has not affected my decision to host this give away, but it is a nice bonus!"
Perhaps it is not clear in the promo materials that the blogger gets two free nights.
I ran the contest and then while wrapping up final details when it was over they asked for my address to mail the two free night certificates. I asked for clarification as I had no clue what they were talking about. Turns out they forgot to mention it at the beginning. I asked if I could give them away to readers and was told they were non-transferable. I then politely declined the free nights.
I didn't ever post that I declined free nights that I was offered after the fact as I don't think that is overly relevant, but there is the story since it does seem relevant on this thread.
My bet is that those who didn't mention it didn't know about it. Whether or not they accepted it after the fact I have no clue, but I know I didn't.
Mar 31, 2013, 4:14 pm
#2239
Join Date: Jun 2012
Programs: SPG Platinum, UA GS
Posts: 121
I wonder whether satz will formally apologize now? A couple of others arguably should as well?
Mar 31, 2013, 4:17 pm
#2240
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: LAS
Programs: DL PM, UA PS, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 4,904
Mar 31, 2013, 4:22 pm
#2241
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 5,439
Did anyone else notice in the comments of TPG's post on Phantom Award Space, Seth from Wandering Aramean took a swing at TPG
"Bullying the agent may work from time to time but it is most certainly not guaranteed...And, of course, excellent job adding extra referral links which don't actually improve the information for readers or the value of the story."
Did I miss something or is this feud new?
"Bullying the agent may work from time to time but it is most certainly not guaranteed...And, of course, excellent job adding extra referral links which don't actually improve the information for readers or the value of the story."
Did I miss something or is this feud new?
Mar 31, 2013, 4:43 pm
#2242
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: 787
Programs: Too many to list
Posts: 1,306
Did anyone else notice in the comments of TPG's post on Phantom Award Space, Seth from Wandering Aramean took a swing at TPG
"Bullying the agent may work from time to time but it is most certainly not guaranteed...And, of course, excellent job adding extra referral links which don't actually improve the information for readers or the value of the story."
Did I miss something or is this feud new?
"Bullying the agent may work from time to time but it is most certainly not guaranteed...And, of course, excellent job adding extra referral links which don't actually improve the information for readers or the value of the story."
Did I miss something or is this feud new?
Oh no, did I just break the rule?
Mar 31, 2013, 6:19 pm
#2243
Join Date: May 2009
Location: South Park, CO
Programs: Tegridy Elite
Posts: 5,678
Agreed, and to me that Thepointsguy.com post wasn't at all useful IMHO and seemed to be just a long-winded excuse to include some CC links. I mean, "complain and demand UA give you the space" was the gist of the multi-paragraph advice - advice that's not likely to be very successful and certainly nothing to depend upon to resolve the matter.
Mar 31, 2013, 8:15 pm
#2244
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 5,439
And of course, we all know the solution to purchasing a round trip but only using the outbound is to apply for a few Chase cards 
Mar 31, 2013, 8:29 pm
#2245
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: 787
Programs: Too many to list
Posts: 1,306
Mar 31, 2013, 8:34 pm
#2246
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Programs: Airline Free Agent, Fairmont Lifetime Platinum, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Honors Diamond
Posts: 3,041
Nicely done Mommy Points!
I really see no issue doing a contest and disclosing the free nights up front. CC not mentioning it and then making them non transferable appears like a blatant attempt to buy a blogger and you were right to refuse to go along. Kudos then.
Oh crap...Is this okay to say so or did I just violate something?...I am so confused
I really see no issue doing a contest and disclosing the free nights up front. CC not mentioning it and then making them non transferable appears like a blatant attempt to buy a blogger and you were right to refuse to go along. Kudos then.
Oh crap...Is this okay to say so or did I just violate something?...I am so confused
For what it was worth (again, for those who seem to be curious), my situation was similar to what was described above. There was no mention of anything for the blogger when I agree to the contest....which is totally fine with me. It was a great giveaway and I was happy to be a part of it.
I ran the contest and then while wrapping up final details when it was over they asked for my address to mail the two free night certificates. I asked for clarification as I had no clue what they were talking about. Turns out they forgot to mention it at the beginning. I asked if I could give them away to readers and was told they were non-transferable. I then politely declined the free nights.
I didn't ever post that I declined free nights that I was offered after the fact as I don't think that is overly relevant, but there is the story since it does seem relevant on this thread.
My bet is that those who didn't mention it didn't know about it. Whether or not they accepted it after the fact I have no clue, but I know I didn't.
I ran the contest and then while wrapping up final details when it was over they asked for my address to mail the two free night certificates. I asked for clarification as I had no clue what they were talking about. Turns out they forgot to mention it at the beginning. I asked if I could give them away to readers and was told they were non-transferable. I then politely declined the free nights.
I didn't ever post that I declined free nights that I was offered after the fact as I don't think that is overly relevant, but there is the story since it does seem relevant on this thread.
My bet is that those who didn't mention it didn't know about it. Whether or not they accepted it after the fact I have no clue, but I know I didn't.
Mar 31, 2013, 8:35 pm
#2247
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 5,439
But completely irrelevant to the question being asked, and whose sole purpose is to generate affiliate revenue. This is equivalent to a cooking blog being asked a question on the best way to cook chicken, but ends up talking about caviar instead - eat in luxury too.
Mar 31, 2013, 11:59 pm
#2248
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,737
If so, what with the transition into credit card related content? Something seems off to me. The story about losing a bet and having to put up links for another blog for an undetermined amount of time seems rather sketch. I think someone pointed out at the possibility that the blogger was not able to obtain referral links on their own, but should this not warrant some sort of disclosure to the reader? I have a hard time believing in one way or another the blogger is not getting compensated by the other blogger for the links.
Apr 1, 2013, 12:50 am
#2249
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,184
If MileValue has no banner ads and exports all credit card referrals to another blogger who can provide credit card links.. is the basis of the blog to obtain customers for the award booking service?
If so, what with the transition into credit card related content? Something seems off to me. The story about losing a bet and having to put up links for another blog for an undetermined amount of time seems rather sketch. I think someone pointed out at the possibility that the blogger was not able to obtain referral links on their own, but should this not warrant some sort of disclosure to the reader? I have a hard time believing in one way or another the blogger is not getting compensated by the other blogger for the links.
If so, what with the transition into credit card related content? Something seems off to me. The story about losing a bet and having to put up links for another blog for an undetermined amount of time seems rather sketch. I think someone pointed out at the possibility that the blogger was not able to obtain referral links on their own, but should this not warrant some sort of disclosure to the reader? I have a hard time believing in one way or another the blogger is not getting compensated by the other blogger for the links.
Apr 1, 2013, 11:52 am
#2250
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 6,385
If MileValue has no banner ads and exports all credit card referrals to another blogger who can provide credit card links.. is the basis of the blog to obtain customers for the award booking service?
If so, what with the transition into credit card related content? Something seems off to me. The story about losing a bet and having to put up links for another blog for an undetermined amount of time seems rather sketch. I think someone pointed out at the possibility that the blogger was not able to obtain referral links on their own, but should this not warrant some sort of disclosure to the reader? I have a hard time believing in one way or another the blogger is not getting compensated by the other blogger for the links.
If so, what with the transition into credit card related content? Something seems off to me. The story about losing a bet and having to put up links for another blog for an undetermined amount of time seems rather sketch. I think someone pointed out at the possibility that the blogger was not able to obtain referral links on their own, but should this not warrant some sort of disclosure to the reader? I have a hard time believing in one way or another the blogger is not getting compensated by the other blogger for the links.
And MV does have a lot of Award booking clients... but then not all bloggers blog to make money. He is using credit karma, but for now he redirects to Angelina's site because he can't get chase links.