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Yep, I caved. Because I figured now or never.
I wrote about how I didn’t care about SPG points. But I also used to love Club Carlson. And cozied up to Hyatt.
I also used to be “meh” about Hilton, but I’m enjoying being Hilton Diamond this year.
So, things change. And if anything’s changing, it’s definitely the loyalty industry. And it is an industry.
Why now?
I navigated over to the application page, and looked at it for a little while. (How’s that for an image?)
Hook, line, and sinker
And then, I thought, well, 40,000 Starpoints is worth at least 50,000 Alaska Airlines or American Airlines miles.
It’s true. You get 5,000 bonus miles for every 20,000 Starpoints you transfer (if the airline has a 1:1 transfer ratio with SPG).
I figured I’ll have at least 40,000 Starpoints after meeting the minimum spending requirements. Plus, I have to pay taxes this year and, fortunately or unfortunately (depending on how you look at it), I can complete it in one go.
That’s worth it for 50,000 Alaska Airlines miles.
Although, Cash & Points is looking mad attractive the more I dig into it.
Plus, you get the 5th night free on award stays at Category 3 and up hotels.
Nights & Flights looks pretty interesting, too.
Suffice it to say: there are a lot of ways to start using 40,000 Starwood points.
