Happy Saturday! The countdown to our Hawaii trip is on! Only one week away!

Posts:

• Which Card for Suzy?
• Reminder – Register for Amtrak Double Days!

News:

• Get 250 Virgin America points for registering for their newest contest. 250 points won’t get you anywhere, but it might give you enough for a points redemption! (h/t Points with a Crew).
• Starwood Hoteld adds Virgin America as a points-transfer partner. (h/t One Mile at a Time), and read about the Starwood credit card here.
• After jetBlue’s failed bid to acquire Virgin Atlantic (wow, Virgin Atlantic heavy weekend!), they have announced expanded Mint service (read:  premium class) on a variety of transcontinental routes. (h/t Airways News)

Bonuses:

• Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Plus by Chase:  usually 25,000 points after spending $1,000 in 90 days, now 50,000 points after spending $2,000 in 90 days. $69 annual fee not waived.