After the SPG-Marriott merger I’ve shifted my stays from Westin Chennai to Courtyard Chennai as its cheaper on points compared to Westin. Also they’re kind enough to upgrade me while Westin hesitates to do that. I’ve stayed at Courtyard, Chennai multiple times and here’s my review of the property, Booking Revenue Rate: ~Rs.6,000+GST I Used: 7500 Marriott Points I value… Read More »
This is the review of Vistara business class that I flew during March 2018. As I’ve reviewed my first Vistara Biz class experience in detail here already: Vistara Business Class from MAA-DEL, this is going to be more of an add-on review that gives more info on what you could expect in the route: Delhi to Bangalore (DEL-BLR).… Read More »
If you’re holding American Express Platinum Charge Card (metal card), here’s an offer for you. Even if you don’t have one (like me) we get an idea that the Plat charge card holders get some special offers like this. This might help to decide if you really want to go for the expensive metal card in future. Let’s… Read More »
I flew Jet Airways Business Class (Première) recently during my onward trip to Bangkok. If you’re here for the first time, you may need to check out my first Jet Airways business class experience here: Jet Airways Domestic Business Class from Mumbai to Coimbatore. This article will be short & crisp, more like an Add-on review. Introduction The actual itinerary of this… Read More »
Jet Airways – the cash strapped airline is doing all it could to increase the cash flow and i assume this offer is more because of that, than a regular offer. I’ve written more about it in detail as to How Credit Card companies can save the cash-strapped Jet Airways just incase if you’re interested in exploring more. ICICI… Read More »
Surprise, surprise! Looks like ICICI has seen grand success with their Diwali spend based offers – Marriott Dining Vouchers & Tanishq Gold Vouchers that now they’re continuing the offers even after the festive season. Yet, this one is targeted and i haven’t received the offer either. I assume this one is for ICICI Amex cardholders (reward points variants)… Read More »
Despite the fact that the Indian aviation industry is growing at a very good rate of about ~18% (domestic) year on year, airlines continue to face tough times because of the surge in oil prices, weak rupee & increase in competition. As a result you might have noticed that the airline prices have also increased considerably in past… Read More »
Kunal Shah – the founder of Freecharge which was acquired by Snapdeal in 2015 for $400 million is now back with a new bet in the world of credit cards. About his new venture CRED, Kunal Shah says its “a platform to celebrate and reward the most creditworthy people of India”. With a team of about ~60 people… Read More »
Disclaimer: This is not an actual card, it’s just a concept by me. Some of the features mentioned are already existing in different cards. I just combined them to make a good looking product. Any bank can use below features/benefits/ideas without any Royalty! 😀 Having reviewed almost all worthy credit cards in the market, i still feel the… Read More »
Disclaimer: All views mentioned below are from my personal experience and the numbers/ facts/experience many not be same for everyone. HDFC Bank is the largest issuer of credit cards in India with market share >25% and has over 10 million credit cards out of ~40 million credit cards in the country, as of late 2018. They not only… Read More »