On his recent round-the-world trip, TPG Special Contributor Eric Rosen made a quick stop in Bali. To get there from Hong Kong, he flew Singapore Airlines economy via Singapore. Here’s his review of the experience. Until my recent trip around the wo…
- 15 hours ago 26 Jul 14, 7:33pm -

IHG Rewards (formerly Priority Club) is offering a 60% bonus for purchasing 10,000 or more points through August 18, 2014. IHG offers bonuses for points purchases every so often, ranging from 25% to 100%, so this offer is about average compared to p…
- 16 hours ago 26 Jul 14, 6:14pm -

Here’s a recap of points, miles and travel industry news from the past week: Earn 2X Hilton HHonors points during the week and 3x on weekends: The Hilton HHonors Triple Your Trip promotion allows HHonors members to earn bonus points for stays at…
- 22 hours ago 26 Jul 14, 12:06pm -

Summer in Edinburgh is a magical time according to TPG contributor Lori Zaino. Temps reach the soaring height of about 20 degrees Celsius on average (68 degrees Fahrenheit)  and everyone is ready to rock n’ roll after a long, hard winter. If you…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 7:39pm -

There are some fun travel contests and sweepstakes around the web at the moment. Here are my top picks to win some great travel prizes: Marriott’s #WIN3NYC sweeps gives you a chance to experience the “Best of NYC”: Courtesy of Marriott, yo…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 5:47pm -

Just a reminder for all you Dividend Miles members, US Airways has scheduled a minor award chart devaluation for Friday, August 1. For travel booked on or after August 1, the airline will be raising redemption levels for round-trip travel on medium…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 2:07pm -

Today, TPG contributor Jason Steele continues his series on family travel options in the most prevalent hotel brands with a look at Marriott Rewards. Previously, we looked at several of the major hotel loyalty programs to evaluate how family fr…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 12:47pm -

While the bonus for the Marriott Rewards Premier Visa from Chase normally sits at 50,000 points, there has been a public offer floating around for 70,000 points (after spending $2,000 within the first 3 months) plus one free night at a category 1-4…
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 14, 7:18pm -

Chase is currently offering a signup bonus of  70,000 Ultimate Rewards points for the Ink Plus card when you apply in a Chase branch. That’s 20,000 points more than the current standard 50,000 point offer, however, the $95 annual fee is not waive…
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 14, 7:11pm -

As travelers on the go, we know the importance of our belongings, especially when trekking them through airports near and far. Whether you need luggage, city guides or other assorted travel accessories Flight 001, is a cool store with tons of opt…
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 14, 5:45pm -

Over the past year, we’ve had many readers share their success stories with us. Folks for whom traveling domestically once a year was a luxury are now traveling the world with just a few credit card sign-up bonuses. And the best part? They are shar…
- 3 hours ago 27 Jul 14, 8:00am -

Norwegian Air is a low-cost carrier that is offering pretty low round-trip fares to Europe. I recently began booking tickets for some relatives who were headed to Copenhagen this summer. Tickets were mostly around $1,000 when I searched ITA and Kayak…
- 1 day ago 26 Jul 14, 8:00am -

A preview of IHG’s latest Pointbreaks promotion is now live. For those unfamiliar with Pointbreaks, it’s a quarterly list of hotels that can be booked for just 5,000 points per night during select dates. There is usually always at least one great…
- 1 day ago 25 Jul 14, 11:00pm -

Three paid stays and three free nights. Let’s Get Together Promotion Registration and Let’s Get Together Terms & Conditions. Let’s get to the details: Not everyone is eligible (I tried 12 accounts across my family/friends and only my wife Sa…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 8:00pm -

Las week I was presented with the opportunity for a last-minute trip, and I immediately started stressing over the details. Basically, my husband decided to take me up on an offer I made for a mini-getaway for his 35th birthday. The weird thing is, h…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 8:00am -

Last month I wrote an article about how, despite US Airways switching from Star Alliance to Oneworld as part of the merger process with American Airlines, US Airways Dividend miles could still be used to book awards on some of their former Star Allia…
- 2 days ago 24 Jul 14, 11:00pm -

The sign-up bonus for the Marriott Rewards Visa has officially increased to 70,000 points after$2,000 spent within 3 months. In addition to the 70,000 points, cardholders get a free night at a Category 1-4 hotel upon account opening. The $85 annual f…
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 14, 8:00pm -

When looking at a credit card and its features/benefits what are the first things you look at? How many points is the signup bonus? How many points you earn when you buy gas? How many points you earn when go grocery shopping? What lounge the card get…
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 14, 8:00am -

Image Courtesy of Wikitravel.org Scenic, beautiful and peaceful. Those are the three things that come to mind when I think of the Blue Ridge area. While Blue Ridge is a town located in North Georgia, the scenic parkway runs through North Carolina and…
- 3 days ago 23 Jul 14, 11:00pm -

For a while now, cardholders of certain Chase rewards cards have been able to earn bonus points for referring friends. For example, Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier cardholders can earn 5,000 points for each friend they refer who is then approved, up…
- 4 days ago 23 Jul 14, 8:00pm -

The first minute of that is just... wow:The post Aeroflot’s Sensual 777-300ER Safety Video appeared first on One Mile at a Time.        CommentsMost people ignore the safety instructions/videos at the ... by Chris@Gwayrav I'm not sure…
- 13 hours ago 26 Jul 14, 9:33pm -

As I explained yesterday, I flew from Paris to Newark on La Compagnie, the new French all business class airline operating exclusively in that market.I don’t even know where to start.The first challenge was finding their check-in. I took the TGV…
- 17 hours ago 26 Jul 14, 5:36pm -

Our flight left Beijing shortly after midnight, so we headed over to the airport at around 8PM. I should note at this point that we were exhausted. We had flown in the previous day from Zurich, and gotten up before 5AM for a full day tour of Beijing,…
- 19 hours ago 26 Jul 14, 3:33pm -

Through August 18, 2014, IHG Rewards Club is offering a widely targeted bonus of up to 60% on the purchase of points.The cost to purchase points varies based on how many you purchase, as follows:-- 1,000 – 10,000 points for $13.50 per 1,000 point…
- 21 hours ago 26 Jul 14, 1:53pm -

That is all.The post Weird Sign To See Posted At A Hotel Breakfast Buffet appeared first on One Mile at a Time.        CommentsNever say never, but I've never had a problem, even when ... by No Fly ZoneWhy is this weird? The sign is actu…
- 22 hours ago 26 Jul 14, 12:38pm -

My friend Scott runs the Hack My Trip blog, and he does a great job with it.We’re very different – I felt like going to college was the biggest waste of my life, while he has like 14 doctoral degrees and is trying to figure out a way to get back…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 10:33pm -

A couple of days ago I got an interesting question on Instagram, of all places. The question was:"With three planes gone missing just this year, how has your perception of flying changed?"And that's complicated to answer, at least for me.It’s a…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 7:53pm -

The most recent IHG Rewards Club’s PointBreaks preview was just posted in the IHG forum. The hotels on the list will be available for booking starting Monday, July 28, 2014, and will be valid for stays through Tuesday, September 30, 2014.IHG Rewar…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 7:12pm -

As ya’ll know, I’m pretty excited/hormonal about La Compagnie, the new all business class airline flying between Paris and Newark.Their business model is as flawed as the 787’s battery was for the first year, but that’s part of the fun.What…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 5:33pm -

The Ink Plus® Business Credit Card is one of my favorite all around business cards, given that it offers:- A generous sign-up bonus- Extremely rewarding bonus categories, including 5x points on office supply stores, and on cellular phone, landline…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 3:33pm -

I’m freakin’ excited that Citbank now supports transfers of ThankYou points to airline miles.  Granted, most of the transfer partners are useless, but I really like the ability to transfer to Singapore Airlines.  And, I love the fact that Citi…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 9:45am -

Kohl’s used to be an awesome option for earning points and miles.  In March, 2013, when I challenged myself to earn a million points and miles in a month, I earned hundreds of thousands of points from Kohl’s.  The trick was as follows: Go throu…
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 14, 9:15am -

Now that Citibank ThankYou points can be transferred to airline miles, those seeking love and marriage should consider revising their dating strategies.  Let me explain… Citi’s ThankYou points are generally worth about 1 cent per point when rede…
- 4 days ago 23 Jul 14, 9:45am -

My family and I recently spent five nights and four days in Paris.  That makes me uniquely unqualified to write a Paris guide.  The novice in the title of the post is me, not you.  That said, I can tell you about my experiences.  I won’t go int…
- 5 days ago 22 Jul 14, 9:45am -

For the past two weeks my family and I have been mostly off-line during our European vacation.  While we were away, the big and horrible news was the Malaysian Airlines tragedy.  My heart goes out to everyone affected by this tragedy.  Regarding p…
- 6 days ago 21 Jul 14, 11:45am -

FM Intro: While I’m on vacation, I will be lazily reposting old classic Frequent Miler posts.  Today’s post, originally published February 5th 2013, recounts my scariest moments during my first class trip to Bangkok last year. Many people have s…
- 10 days ago 17 Jul 14, 9:45am -

FM Intro: While I’m on vacation, I will be lazily reposting old classic Frequent Miler posts.  Today’s post, originally published February 2nd 2013, recounts one of several adventures I enjoyed on my first class trip to Bangkok last year…  Jo…
- 11 days ago 16 Jul 14, 9:45am -

FM Intro: While I’m on vacation, I will be lazily reposting old classic Frequent Miler posts.  Today’s post, originally published May 7 2012 tells the story of the events that led to my decision to blog full time…  Have you seen George Cloone…
- 12 days ago 15 Jul 14, 9:45am -

FM Intro: While I’m on vacation, I will be lazily reposting old classic Frequent Miler posts.  Today’s post, originally published May 4 2012 was inspired by the newfound ability (no longer available) to earn 5X everywhere with the combination of…
- 13 days ago 14 Jul 14, 9:45am -

FM Intro: While I’m on vacation, I will be lazily reposting old classic Frequent Miler posts.  Today’s post, originally published May 1, 2012, is by far the most widely read post I’ve ever written.  It was, at the time, suddenly possible to e…
- 16 days ago 11 Jul 14, 9:45am -

While in the capitol of Vietnam, the busy city of Hanoi, we have been able to call the JW Marriott our home-away-from-home. We’ve not only spent eight nights here, but found it to be one of the most stunning, professional and hospitable hotels s…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 12:01pm -

Per Flyertalk there is a new 70,000 Ultimate Rewards point offer for the Chase Ink Plus credit card if you apply in a Chase branch. This is an amazing deal and currently 20,000 points higher than the best online offer. The spending requirement is the…
- 4 days ago 23 Jul 14, 1:57pm -

Beginners Guide to Manufacture Spending Series Index Part 1: Introduction to Manufacture Spend: What is it? Part 2: Use a Top Rewards Earning Credit Card: Best Options Part 3: How to Purchase Visa Gift Cards and Money Orders Part 4: Guide to Amer…
- 4 days ago 23 Jul 14, 5:50am -

Citi has just added significant value to their Citi ThankYou cards—you can transfer points to airline programs. ThankYou points now has flexible airline transfer partners, similar to Chase’s Ultimate Rewards and Amex Membership Rewards. In my opi…
- 5 days ago 22 Jul 14, 9:48am -

I recently applied for the Ritz-Carlton Rewards Credit Card and also wrote about some of the great benefits that the card offers and why I decide to get it. One of the primary benefits of the card is that it comes with automatic Marriott Gold status…
- 6 days ago 21 Jul 14, 7:33am -

One of the perks of the Chase Sapphire Preferred card that made it competitive against the the Barclaycard Arrival Plus™ World Elite MasterCard® was its 7% annual dividend on points earned. Historically with the 7% points dividend the Sapphire Pr…
- 7 days ago 20 Jul 14, 5:11am -

Contributing writer Ajay Vangapaty is a veteran miles and points traveler. In this post he walks us through his experience of unlocking extra award space and booking an award using Delta miles through their international call center. I recently booke…
- 9 days ago 18 Jul 14, 7:12am -

The Barclaycard Arrival Plus™ World Elite MasterCard® is currently offering a sign-up bonus of 40,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 within the first 90 days. You can use Arrival miles earned with the card to cover travel purchases, and after h…
- 10 days ago 17 Jul 14, 7:33am -

Earlier this year I decided to apply for the Citi® Hilton HHonors™ Reserve Card  which offers two free weekend nights after spending $2,500 on the card within the first four months. One valuable aspect of this card bonus is that the free nights…
- 11 days ago 16 Jul 14, 9:57am -

After  long bus ride into Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from Pnom Phen, Cambodia, without a doubt I was looking forward to checking in to the InterContinental Asiana Saigon to kick back and relax before exploring Vietnam. After I made the initial reserv…
- 12 days ago 15 Jul 14, 7:05am -

Disclosure:  Emily & I get a commission for links on the blog. You don’t have to use our links, but we’re very grateful when you do.  American Express is a Million Mile Secrets advertising partner. Million Mile Secrets reader Andrew … Continu…
- 2 hours ago 27 Jul 14, 8:30am -

Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook or Twitter! Thanks to everyone who left a comment and tweeted to win the $250 Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants gift card giveaway. Congrats to: Jackie who commented: I enjoyed the Gin & Juice the most!  I’…
- 1 day ago 26 Jul 14, 7:30am -

Disclosure: Emily & I get a commission for links on the blog. You don’t have to use our links, but we’re very grateful when you do.   This series of posts is written by the Wandering US Expat, who’s lived … Continue reading →      …
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 3:07pm -

Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook or Twitter! Welcome to the next installment of our interview series where folks share their thoughts about Big Travel with Small Money! Miles & Points Interview:   Encore   Rich writes Encore to help rea…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 8:00am -

Disclosure:  Emily & I get a commission for links on the blog.  You don’t have to use our links, but we’re very grateful when you do.  We don’t write about all the credit cards available in the US, but only … Continue reading →    …
- 5 Dec 01, 12:00am -

My favorite barbecue – anywhere – is Black’s in Lockhart, Texas. I believe barbecue is all about the meat, and that meat is brisket. Sauce shouldn’t be necessary, it just hides the taste of good barbecue. I’ve had Franklin Barbecue in Austi…
- 12 hours ago 26 Jul 14, 11:00pm -

Skift reports that JetBlue is considering a first checked bag fee. The challenge they currently face is that they need upgrade their tech to offer different fare options. A fee may be part of JetBlue’s new fare structure, Powers said yesterday, as…
- 15 hours ago 26 Jul 14, 8:00pm -

Registration is required and you can earn 1000 United miles per stay up to 5 stays through October 31 at JW Marriott, Autograph Collection, Renaissance, Gaylord Hotels and Marriott properties in the U.S., Mexico, and some Caribbean islands. One nice…
- 17 hours ago 26 Jul 14, 6:00pm -

News and notes from around the interweb: The Girl and Globe (whom some may remember as ‘New Girl in the Air’ on BoardingArea) wrote about her experiences with Competitours (the ‘Amazing Race’-style adventure that my award booking partner Stev…
- 20 hours ago 26 Jul 14, 3:00pm -

Be careful how you express yourself on board an aircraft. A 25-year-old Canadian man is in custody after two U.S. fighter jets escorted a Panama-bound flight back to Toronto on Friday. The passenger complained how much he hated Canada due to the high…
- 22 hours ago 26 Jul 14, 12:50pm -

Citibank made Thank You points useful again, at least if yo have a Citi Thank You Premier, Prestige, or Citi Chairmans card. That’s because they now allow points transfers to airline miles. If you don’t currently have Citi Thank You points, the q…
- 1 day ago 25 Jul 14, 11:00pm -

News and notes from around the interweb: One of my favorite travel journalists – Barbara DeLollis – joined BoardingArea. Seriously, check it out. Evolve Money, which lets you liquidate cards you’ve purchased (earning miles along the way) by pay…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 8:00pm -

I receive compensation for many links on this blog. You don’t have to use these links, but I am grateful to you if you do. I do not write about all credit cards that are available — instead focusing on miles, points, and cash back (and currencies…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 5:00pm -

If you have an Iberia frequent flyer account, if it’s three months old, and if you have earned any miles in that account then you can save on fuel surcharges — because you can transfer British Airways points over to Iberia, and then redeem the po…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 2:19pm -

Last night I wrote that business class award space on the new Turkish San Francisco flight was wide open. And even so, at the time I wrote the post I didn’t even realize just how wide open it was. I showed that there were at least 4 business class…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 12:15pm -

One things we haven’t focused on this site is LGBT travel and, as we bring in a wider range of reader interviews, I wanted to highlight LGBT readers as I’m curious learn about their experiences traveling around the world, as many countries have h…
- 6 days ago 21 Jul 14, 3:35pm -

Uncorking a bottle of French wine on a sunny day, spreading Brie on a baguette, gazing out on the Paris skyline in front of the Sacré-Coeur in Montmartre – to me, that is the perfect day. Paris is one of my favorite cities in the world thanks to i…
- 10 days ago 17 Jul 14, 4:21pm -

Every year, a travel bloggers conference called TBEX is held in North America. I’ve gone many times. This year, the conference is being held in Cancun, Mexico and, as part of the offering of pre-conference activities, they are offering dolphin enco…
- 13 days ago 14 Jul 14, 4:09pm -

Travel hacking is a constantly changing world – tips, tricks, and advice that worked even a few months ago can suddenly be obsolete. Deals come and go, programs change, credit cards come and go, ways to game the system end as new ones begin, bank r…
- 17 days ago 10 Jul 14, 4:06pm -

With the cost of higher education rising dramatically each year, should you forgo college* and instead use that money to travel the world? It’s one of the questions I receive a lot from graduating high school students and disenchanted college fres…
- 20 days ago 7 Jul 14, 3:42pm -

Warning: This is not a budget-friendly post, but it will make you thirsty! I love the 1920s—a lot. Midnight in Paris is one of my favorite movies. I had a Prohibition-era themed birthday party this year. I own vintage clothes. I listen to a lot of…
- 26 days ago 1 Jul 14, 3:31pm -

There are a lot of ways to fund your travels – we’ve met readers who’ve taken odd jobs, worked on yachts, volunteered, saved for their trip, and more. What I love about reader success stories is that they highlight the diversity of ways to make…
- 33 days ago 24 Jun 14, 1:56pm -

I believe in being fully transparent on my website. I think it’s the only way to really run a website. And, so, in the name of full transparency, I want to talk about a big change that’s happened on this one. For the last ten years, I’ve been t…
- 38 days ago 19 Jun 14, 1:37pm -

New York City has many walking tour companies—from free tours to food tours to neighborhood tours to expensive private walking tours. This place has it all, and with so much history and culture and so many nationalities represented here, it’s not…
- 41 days ago 16 Jun 14, 3:01pm -

Today is my birthday. I am thirty-three years old. I’m not a fan of birthdays. It’s not like today is any different than yesterday. My thoughts, feelings, successes, and failures are still the same. It’s the time in between the birthdays that c…
- 45 days ago 12 Jun 14, 1:13pm -

During a time where Joann & I have more miles & points than we do vacation days, I’m looking for easier ways to manufacture these points instead of ways to just amass a stockpile of them. Notice my emphasis is on easy.  I’m not a fan of drivi…
- 4 days ago 23 Jul 14, 11:00am -

I just downloaded an app update for the Hyatt mobile app for Android. I believe the iPhone update for the app has been out for a few week now. From what I’ve noticed, it’s a very useful update. Prior to this update, the app was only great for ch…
- 19 days ago 8 Jul 14, 11:00am -

American Express Bluebird has updated their Membership Agreement. Previously, the daily load limit was $1,000 via loading online with Vanilla Reload cards or loading in person at Walmart with a debit/gift card. As of July 1, the daily load limit will…
- 21 days ago 6 Jul 14, 11:00am -

TRIP INDEX The hotel was a short taxi ride away and we were surprised that we were already feeling the effects of the altitude. Cusco is over 11,000 feet above sea level (higher than Machu Picchu and surrounding villages) so it may hit you hard! When…
- 25 days ago 2 Jul 14, 11:00am -

The 3rd quarter of 2014 is upon us so that means new bonuses and maybe some shuffling of spend. As I wrote previously, this quarter’s bonus categories are gas stations & Kohl’s. You will receive 5 Ultimate Rewards points per dollar spent in th…
- 26 days ago 1 Jul 14, 3:58pm -

This summer, earn 20% more miles with your US Airways Dividend Miles MasterCard. Earn 20% more miles on every purchase you make with your card between July 1 and August 31, including US Airways purchases, up to a maximum of 10,000 bonus miles.  The…
- 30 days ago 27 Jun 14, 11:00am -

Hotel cards are often overlooked in the credit card game, but they shouldn’t be. Many of them have lucrative sign-up and anniversary bonuses. The Chase Hyatt credit card is no exception. In fact, many see it as one of the best hotel rewards cards o…
- 39 days ago 18 Jun 14, 11:00am -

You can now activate your Chase Freedom credit cards to earn 5 Ultimate Rewards points per dollar spent in these 2 bonus categories: Gas stations Kohl’s The 3rd quarter bonus categories will run from July 1 – September 30, 2014. Ways to Leverag…
- 42 days ago 15 Jun 14, 11:00am -

Well, United has just gone the way of Delta with their announcement today. Starting March 1, 2015, United will change the way you earn frequent flyer miles. The distance flown will no longer matter; United will soon reward its biggest spenders (whic…
- 46 days ago 11 Jun 14, 11:00am -

In the realm of Manufacture Spend (MS), Evolve Money is a small-time but reliable service. It is basically a Bill Pay service that allows you to pay certain bills with debit or Visa/MasterCard gift cards. To be clear, you cannot pay off credit card b…
- 53 days ago 4 Jun 14, 11:00am -

Following is our regular summary of the latest travel news and best frequent traveler promotions reviewed during the past week. If it was a good deal—or a notably bad deal—from an airline, hotel, or car rental loyalty program, you can ... Read Mo…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 9:31pm -

Pity not the airlines. This week, most U.S. airlines announced their operational and financial results for the second quarter. And they were nothing short of record-breaking. American reported net income of $864 million. But if merger-related expense…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 5:14pm -

The great majority of American travelers will never suffer the effects of having their names included on the federal government’s watch list of known or suspected terrorists. Air travel is stressful enough without the added worry of being subjected…
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 14, 6:01pm -

If pigs could fly … well, they might have it better than humans flying in coach. Pigs on a truck are probably on their way to the slaughterhouse. For people on a plane, shoehorned into coach seats, it just feels ... Read More
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 14, 3:45pm -

The online travel agencies already boast competitive prices, plenty of inventory, and solid if not flashy user interfaces. So it’s no mystery why the latest battle for the hearts and minds of travel consumers is taking place in the arena ... Read M…
- 4 days ago 23 Jul 14, 6:12pm -

Longtime points chasers will recall, wistfully, a time when a hotel chain’s “systemwide promotion” was just that: systemwide. In other words, stays at any and all properties in that hotel company’s network would count toward earning whatever…
- 4 days ago 23 Jul 14, 3:47pm -

JetBlue has recently been among the most aggressive airlines in offering discounts on award travel. That’s the good news. The bad news: The discounts, this latest one included, have all been flash sales, giving TrueBlue members as little as 48 ...…
- 5 days ago 22 Jul 14, 6:06pm -

A majority of frequent-flyer miles are earned through purchases made by credit cards, either cards linked directly to specific airline programs or cards that award points that may be transferred into multiple airline and hotel programs, such as the S…
- 5 days ago 22 Jul 14, 4:49pm -

The Chase Sapphire Preferred card has established itself as one of the perennial favorites among travel-rewards aficionados for a number of good reasons. Among them: No foreign transaction fees Points transfer 1:1 to 11 airline and hotel programs Awa…
- 6 days ago 21 Jul 14, 6:33pm -

Enter the Sapporo “Legendary Journey” sweepstakes by August 27, 2014, for a chance to win the grand prize: an eight-day trip to Tokyo for two, including air, hotel, and $2,400 in spending money. In addition to the grand prize, 12 ... Read More
- 6 days ago 21 Jul 14, 4:27pm -

First things first, PointBreaks preview is available. The list will be bookable and for stays between July 28- September 30th. If you’re not familiar, read up on IHG PointBreaks here, as it’s a list of bookable hotels for 5,000 points (which c…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 5:14pm -

“I went to book a ticket and you’ll never believe what happened next…” didn’t really fit as a title. But here are a few tickets that I would consider steals. Some more complicated than others, but all of good “value”. If you’re unfami…
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 14, 9:48pm -

Once there is a proven formula, the formula becomes broken. This is true for airlines, blogs, miles and many other things. That’s because when everyone knows the magic formula, the formula stops working. It’s somehow bland and worthless, less no…
- 5 days ago 22 Jul 14, 7:26pm -

Should you fear the large annual fees of these 3 high roller credit cards? The annual fees are large and not waived for the first year, but they have above and beyond benefits. Value of the cards, the value of the word “value”, and benefits are…
- 10 days ago 17 Jul 14, 5:12pm -

Now I’m not a fire and brimstone blogger, but I’ll try to justify why my First Class splurge was a great opportunity. Which I wouldn’t have to do if I hadn’t spent so much time saying why I don’t fly first class. See, in general, I value…
- 11 days ago 16 Jul 14, 10:06pm -

Technically there are two ways to define the “tallest hotel in the world.” The better way is by what floors the hotel’s rooms are actually on. That’s what this infographic is about. The dumber way would be to define “tallest hotel” by the…
- 13 days ago 14 Jul 14, 9:19pm -

The truth is, I don’t know exactly when I started blogging at travelisfree, but I do know that I registered and moved to travelisfree.com (instead of a wordpress.com blog) on July, 11th. So we’ll go ahead and say it’s 3 years of travelisfree.co…
- 16 days ago 11 Jul 14, 3:47am -

There is an annual “DO” in Ann Arbor, MI. A DO is a get together of frequent flyer nerds, or something like that, and this one is free, next weekend, and your’s truly will be speaking. … Me. That’s me… I’ll be speaking there. In the p…
- 17 days ago 10 Jul 14, 7:14pm -

Using Best Rate Guarantees (BRG’s) we’ve gotten completely free stays at the InterContinental Vienna (a $300/night hotel), IC Budapest, IC San Juan, DoubleTree Bucharest and more. We’ve also used BRG’s to get huge discounts at the JW Marriott…
- 20 days ago 7 Jul 14, 9:24pm -

First and last day of updates this week as we just returned from vacation and we vacation we do our best to actually disconnect from work! Free miles offers are very likely to make it into our Bonus Offer Highlight position and that is just the ca…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 5:35pm -

The new PointBreaks list will be posted on Monday July 28th for bookings and stays from July 28 to September 30, 2014 (subject to availability). Each Reward Night at these participating hotels will be only 5,000 IHG Rewards Club points during…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 3:51pm -

Iberia Plus has brought back their offer for double Avios on most Iberia and Iberia Regional Air Nostrum flights. We saw this almost systemwide offer back in April and are super excited to see it again! This time the offer is way better since it has…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 1:28pm -

Final day of bonus offer updates for the week sees a small bonus that is coupled with a decent rate discount for Accor Hotel stays in France this summer. The bonus portion is only 500 bonus points but is available at over 1,000 hotels in France! O…
- 9 days ago 18 Jul 14, 1:37pm -

We came across this offer today that is a nice bonus for your next stay in Europe, the Middle East or Africa. However based on the wording of the promotion it does seem to be targeted to new HHonors members and also has "Offer is not transferable" in…
- 9 days ago 18 Jul 14, 1:04pm -

A quiet day in the bonus offer world with no real winners today! Don't get me wrong, any bonus offer is good if you can take advantage it as bonuses are one of the easiest ways to build your balances up but today there aren't any really exciting o…
- 10 days ago 17 Jul 14, 1:32pm -

Make this summer sensational by saving up to 33% on your travel to Europe, the Middle East and Africa during Hilton's Summer Sale! With a variety of City, Beach, Golf, Spa, Resort and Romantic breaks, there's something everyone will enjoy. Booking da…
- 11 days ago 16 Jul 14, 2:46pm -

Every few months its seems that Virgin Australia and Etihad like to remind everyone about their close ties with a bonus mile promotion on flights and the latest offer from them is today's Bonus Offer Highlight. The offer is for up to Triple Veloci…
- 11 days ago 16 Jul 14, 1:50pm -

FrequentFlyerBonuses.com is happy to announce that we have teamed up with PointsHound.com for an exclusive 3 day Flash Bonus Offer!For those of you who have not heard of or perhaps have forgotten about them, PointsHound.com is a third party hotel boo…
- 12 days ago 15 Jul 14, 2:47pm -

The Bonus Offer Highlight for today comes to us from Best Western Rewards and it is a variation on their current systemwide bonus. The offer is for their AAA/CAA Best Western Rewards members (free to join/convert to) and offers an additional 500 p…
- 12 days ago 15 Jul 14, 1:40pm -

I think it's time for a new Box thread that works. So, here goes.
- 13 mins ago 27 Jul 14, 10:22am -

.... and perhaps folks who have eaten there can provide a review / opinion.OK - For me it's Alinea in Chicago right now.
- 16 mins ago 27 Jul 14, 10:19am -

Good morning/afternoon/evening (m/a/e) everyone - welcome to MilePoint and the community lounge, don't be a stranger, please join in the conversation or just to say.....English - "hello"Arabic -...The Community Lounge - Good m/a/e everybody - enjoy y…
- 17 mins ago 27 Jul 14, 10:18am -

I just booked my annual work trip to NYC but was able to add two extra days (yay!). A friend is coming to meet me on Saturday afternoon and I'm looking for some suggestions for a Saturday night meal + entertainment/fun. Any suggestions?I've been t…
- 19 mins ago 27 Jul 14, 10:16am -

Does anybody know which airline is the preferred military fare airline when it comes to the following routes:YYZ-HNLSAN-YYZI know bookings are done through SATO and that some routes have specific contracts. Hope this makes sense to someone out the…
- 19 mins ago 27 Jul 14, 10:16am -

It's a pretty good rate to earn that many points from a USD 36 million charge (see below). It's probably available only to HK residents. Collector Gets 422 Million AmEx Points With Cup Purchase By Frederik Balfour Jul 18, 2014 12:38 PM ET...Click…
- 27 mins ago 27 Jul 14, 10:08am -

This, my friends, is the best freaking burger you will ever dream of putting in your mouth.And if you come to Seattle, I'll show you where to go get it.
- 28 mins ago 27 Jul 14, 10:07am -

And the best hotel in the world is…The BURJ AL ARAB in Dubai has been named the best hotel in the world by readers of The Telegraph’s luxury magazine Ultratravel.In addition to taking the title of best hotel in the Middle East, the luxury hote…
- 40 mins ago 27 Jul 14, 9:55am -

This thread is dedicated to non chain or luxury hotels in Bangkok, such as the Oriental, Shangri La, the Peninsula, the Sukkothai, etc. We start with a recent article by Hotel Chatter website: Inside a Room at The Peninsula Hotel BangkokThere is als…
- 46 mins ago 27 Jul 14, 9:49am -

The One Dish You Should Never Order in Rome When it comes to dining in Rome, there's one pasta dish to avoid, and one you shouldn't leave the city without trying.You should never order… Fettuccine Alfredo. This is an American dish that has been…
- 52 mins ago 27 Jul 14, 9:43am -

After receiving the email about double SP in July I thought I would look at going on a domestic run that would get me the extra 700 odd points that I needed for requalification ( my year ends in December) for a half decent price and came up with...
- 2 hours ago 27 Jul 14, 8:21am -

At zone 3 boarding for Saturday's DL 1581 SEA-ANC, the GA walks to a young man seated nearby and asks him if he had been drinking. When he replies, "Yes", she tell him, "Sorry, you can't board this flight, but I will re-book you." The man...
- 2 hours ago 27 Jul 14, 8:12am -

Flying on KLM from AMS - JFK and the boarding pass says boarding begins 1:55 minute before departure time....is that really the true boarding time? Cannot imagine why it takes almost 2 hours to board a 747
- 3 hours ago 27 Jul 14, 7:49am -

Luckily I convinced the missus to bring carry on only today http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-28508587
- 3 hours ago 27 Jul 14, 7:40am -

Just wondering: Considering that Uber is now pretty reliable in Dubai and many other cities, how much of a 'draw' is the chauffeur service? I get that there are several African destinations not covered by Uber, but it seems like much of Americas,.…
- 3 hours ago 27 Jul 14, 7:34am -

I haven't flown much for awhile and am rusty re. UA upgrades and could use some help. I am scheduled to fly IAD - SFO on 30 July on a 3 class 777 (UA 340). I am ticketed on a Y fare (Y cabin, Y fare class) and was waitlisted for a CPU - no automatic.…
- 3 hours ago 27 Jul 14, 7:34am -

I think the answer to this question is clear but I have been asked to check. We are flying AMS TO LHR (2hr transfer) - JFK (20 hour transfer) - SFO. The last flight is under a BA flight number operated by AA. I would never have worked this out...
- 3 hours ago 27 Jul 14, 7:28am -

Hi All, noob here, so pls be gentle. :) Chanced upon a CMB-CHC return fare in J which looks pretty decent. I believe it's not a mistake fare. I live in SIN, so an ex-CMB fare, which takes me to DXB, BKK and SYD, seems too long. So I thought I..…
- 3 hours ago 27 Jul 14, 7:23am -

Is it possible to book an award ticket to STV (Surat) via United Miles. I called to book but the agent says there is no such airport code. I have been on a flight between DEL-STV. Anyone have any inputs to this?
- 4 hours ago 27 Jul 14, 6:57am -

Sorry this is so long. Just wanted to share my experience @ Hyatt Regency SFO. I was on a Park, Stay and Fly package which gives up to 10 days of secure, covered valet parking with a stay. Upon return, we found our 1 year old Honda minivan...
- 4 hours ago 27 Jul 14, 6:32am -

Both my wife and I now have a Chase Sapphire Preferred. Mine is about to be one-year old (AF time) and my wife was just approved. Both credit limits are similar (mine $29k, hers $22k). We each have two other personal cards with Chase (UE and Freedom)…
- 6 hours ago 27 Jul 14, 4:48am -

Sorry if this isn't the correct place but I figured you smart,handsome people may know. I am currently taking flight lessons and they give me a 5% bonus if I pay with check or cash in advance. However, I currently have a chase sapphire preferred an…
- 13 hours ago 26 Jul 14, 9:11pm -

I'm looking for a set of good credit cards that provide the best sign up bonus. Having a solid rewards programs is a bonus. One card that I pick up must be a visa/mc and have no foreign transaction fee. I'm currently using the SPG Amex, Discover, Ped…
- 15 hours ago 26 Jul 14, 7:46pm -

Why Visa Gift Cards You see them in the supermarkets, gas stations, office supply stores, or really any place that sells stuff these days. Nicely packaged gift cards to restaurants, stores, Amazon on a rack. On some racks, you can find Visa and Maste…
- 18 hours ago 26 Jul 14, 4:43pm -

I have 130,000 UR points - curious what transfer points program is best for travel from Portland, OR (PDX) to SJO (San Jose, Costa Rica) in September. Any suggestions? submitted by skilletdogg [link] [1 comment]
- 1 day ago 26 Jul 14, 7:06am -

So, I have a question about some of the less popular Citi AAdvantage cards. There's the Gold AAdvantage World Mastercard, and the Platinum Select AAdvantage World Mastercard. Right now the Gold is at 25K miles for only 750 in spend (annual fee waived…
- 1 day ago 26 Jul 14, 1:34am -

Should I wait a certain amount of time? My credit score is in the mid-700s and don't want to hurt it with a lot of hard pulls / cancellations that could hurt the score, but would alsosacrifice some points to score awesome amounts of miles. submitted…
- 1 day ago 26 Jul 14, 1:13am -

So I got the Citi AAdvantage 50k offer and netted 53,000 AA miles from it. This (http://thepointsguy.com/2014/05/what-is-a-point-or-mile-worth-new-monthly-valuation-series/) says the miles are worth 1.7 cents apiece. I booked a one way award flight o…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 10:09pm -

Are there any resources for getting the $500 (or $400) checking/savings vouchers? Any chance this sub has friendly patrons that don't need the vouchers? Doctorofcredit recommends ebay, but it'd be nice to keep it 'in the family'. submitted by Ubv…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 8:52pm -

I'm looking to make a purchase shortly that should hit the spend requirements of some card and Marriott has 70k points after $2,000 spend. I've done CSP, Chase Freedom, Amazon Visa, and Barclays cards in the past which all have allowed me to pay down…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 7:55pm -

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd PodcastIn this frequent flyerpodcast we are joined by Captain Denny to discuss customerservice, the CaptainJason Dahl scholarship and frequent flyer news. Disclaimer: The views expressed are thepersonal opinions of the…
- 14 Oct 12, 12:09am -

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd PodcastOur frequentflyers review our airline predictions from last year and prognosticateon upcoming airline and hotel promotions and changes in 2012.Although our crystal balls were somewhat clouded in 2011 a littlebit o…
- 23 Feb 12, 8:00pm -

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd PodcastJoin our frequent flyers as wediscuss the closure of SpanAir, the bankruptcy proceedings ofAmerican Airlines, and recent hotel and airline promotionsincluding:Delta may make run at US AirwaysUS Airways evaluate…
- 3 Feb 12, 1:00pm -

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd PodcastIn this week's frequent flyer travelpodcast we discuss the recent airline news and changes manyairline mileage programs including:USAirways 100% mile bonus is backUnited and Continental get single operating certi…
- 3 Dec 11, 3:19am -

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd PodcastIn this frequent flyerpodcast we discuss Matthew's secretconnecting city, some special offers, and then answer listenersquestions. Topics include:Sale on Delta Club Passes and United Club PassesHilton's reward bo…
- 27 Oct 11, 12:00pm -

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd PodcastIn this week's frequent flyerpodcast, we are joined by Nicholas Kralev to discuss his newbook Decoding Air Travel. We discuss how you canconstruct your own airfare by looking at the airline tariffs andinventory bu…
- 14 Aug 11, 11:42pm -

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd PodcastIn this week's frequent flyerpodcast we are joined by Rick, frugal travelguy, to discuss churning credit cards for the most frequentflyer and hotel points. Listen as we discuss:How you can apply for up multiple cr…
- 27 Jul 11, 6:10pm -

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd PodcastIn this week's frequent flyerpodcast we are joined by Allen of Corporate Flight Managementto discuss their new program socialflights.com. On social flights,individuals can group together to secure a corporate jet t…
- 19 Jun 11, 3:24pm -

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd PodcastIn this episode of our frequent flyerpodcast we welcome Seth from The Wandering Aramean blog to discuss:A recap of the Frequent Traveler Awards and LuncheonLufthansa A380 SFO inauguralStarwood SPG new promoAAdav…
- 24 May 11, 11:22pm -

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd PodcastIn this episode of our frequent flyerpodcast we discuss some recent trips and airline newsincluding:Captain Denny flight with a number of travelers from FlyertalkBehind the scenes tour at SFO before theflightT…
- 11 Apr 11, 10:05pm -

I’m a travel lover, not hater. But there are 10 things that I really despise about Las Vegas and here they are, in no particular order. You’ll have to let me know if you agree or disagree in the comments. 1. Bumpy flights When the temperature ri…
- 17 hours ago 26 Jul 14, 5:46pm -

Want to know how to travel in style, just like the pros? We check in with frequent fliers to find out how often they fly, their favorite destinations and what they never leave home without. Name: Susan Spano Occupation: Travel Writer/Peace Corps Volu…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 10:29pm -

This is Part 1 in Dave Zuchowski’s three-part series on Charleston, South Carolina—voted the best city in the U.S. and Canada in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards for the second year in a row. Tune in for Part 2 next Friday. Lucky Cha…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 6:56pm -

The Motel Freshener Each Friday, we’re featuring a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from Phil R. of West Lafayette, Indiana, who says: “This is a tip from back years ago when I was constantly traveling. I…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 4:30pm -

Want to know how to travel in style, just like the pros? We check in with frequent fliers to find out how often they fly, their favorite destinations and what they never leave home without. Name: David DiGregorio  Occupation: Destination Marketing C…
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 14, 5:15pm -

The “Call from the Front Desk” Scam Yesterday, I wrote about the “Let’s have a drink” scam. Well, here’s another one that’s making the rounds, including my buddy Peter Greenberg’s newsletter yesterday and DailyFinance.com. The “Call…
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 14, 4:30pm -

Beware the “Let’s Have a Drink” Scam I’ve been scammed before in Budapest and there’s a good chance I’ll be scammed again since I travel so much. But my colleague Tom Brosnahan, in his travel guide from Turkey, just alerted me to the “…
- 4 days ago 23 Jul 14, 6:00pm -

THE TOP 10 IN TRAVEL NEWS THIS WEEK: The Official Flight Manifest For MH17 Malaysia Airlines offers refunds until Thursday Netherlands opens war crimes investigation into airliner downing Michael Bloomberg flys to Israel on EL AL to protest FAA ban A…
- 4 days ago 23 Jul 14, 1:30pm -

A rewards checking account is an account that requires you to perform certain actions in order to receive a higher than normal APR. Most common actions: Enroll in eStatements. Sending out paper statements costs banks and credit unions money, by requ…
- 21 hours ago 26 Jul 14, 1:35pm -

Awhile people who had an open AirTran account received targeted e-mails that they would receive a 500 SouthWest point bonus if they linked their AirTran account. I completed this offer and it was an easy way to rack up 500 SouthWest points. My girlfr…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 12:35pm -

Question: I’ve noticed that a lot of the American Express offers are targeted to certain people, sometimes I’ll have the same card as somebody else but won’t see that offer in my account. Why is this and what can I do to make sure I get more of…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 12:30pm -

You can see our introduction to AmEx offers here. The Offer Spend $75 to pay your AT&T, Sprint, Verizon or T-Mobile cell phone bill online and receive a statement credit. Some got a $15 credit offer, others got a $10 offer. Unlike most AmEx offers wh…
- 2 days ago 24 Jul 14, 11:39pm -

The Offer Receive 70,000 Chase UR points when you apply for a Chase Ink Plus in branch and spend $5,000 within the first 3 months The Fine Print Annual fee of $95 is NOT waived for the first year (this is usually waived) Limited time offer, the same…
- 3 days ago 23 Jul 14, 11:36pm -

Staples/Visa have suspended this promotion. It’s expected to become live again tomorrow. This time excluding gift card purchases.  The Offer Direct link to offer Get $25 off your order of $100 or more when you pay with Visa check out. This offer w…
- 3 days ago 23 Jul 14, 11:01pm -

The Offer Discover and Chase Freedom both offer 5% cashback at gas stations this quarter, July-September. You can view our full list of 5% cashback cards here. We previously mentioned that some people have reported success cashing out the 5% Freedom…
- 3 days ago 23 Jul 14, 10:45pm -

The Offer Direct link to offer Receive a $10 promotional credit when you purchase $50 in Amazon.com gift cards, you’ll need to be signed into your account to see if you’re eligible: Enjoy this exclusive Gift Cards offer… Thank you for your inte…
- 5 days ago 22 Jul 14, 1:00pm -

Citi has announced that you can now transfer Citi ThankYou points to a number of airline partners, this is in addition to the transfer partner of Hilton they already had. You need to have one of the following credit cards open to be able to transfer…
- 5 days ago 22 Jul 14, 12:07am -

Offer at a glance Maximum bonus amount: $300 Availability: AZ, CA, CO, ID, IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK, OR, SD, UT, WA, WI, WY Direct deposit required: Yes, $250+  Additional requirements: Optional, 10 or more debit card transactions for an a…
- 6 days ago 21 Jul 14, 6:35pm -

Earn 70,000 Points after spending $2,000 in your first 3 months from account opening with the Chase Marriott Rewards® Premier Credit Card. Receive 1 Free Night Stay after account approval in category 1-4 locations, that’s up to 10 Free Nights! Mar…
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 14, 8:33pm -

TD Ameritrade offers $2,500 in cash bonus money for depositing $1 million in new funds valid until September 30, 2014. You will also get a $75 transfer rebate to cover any rollover or transfer fees that your other brokerages charge you. TD Ameritrade…
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 14, 6:06pm -

There are now Chase $500 Premier Checking Coupons available online on eBay to buy. This is by far the biggest Chase checking deal I’ve seen in all my years of writing about Chase bonuses. Once you get the Chase Coupon Code, you visit your local Cha…
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 14, 11:51am -

Gather up all your change around the house because Coinstar is having a $8 Chili’s bonus when you pour in $40 or more at their counting machine. They will print the  $8 bonus on your receipt with no expiration. The $8 Chile’s eCertificate bonus…
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 14, 11:30am -

Frequent fliers can take advantage of this great offer for 1,500 United MileagePlus bonus miles from MileagePlus Dining. You need to join MileagePlus Dining by December 10, 2014, then earn 1,500 bonus miles when you spend $30 on a single dine at a pr…
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 14, 9:19am -

For residents of Maine, Massachusetts, & New Hampshire, the Bank of Maine Promise Rewards Checking account is offering up to $150 in cash bonus. In order earn $150 bonus, you must set up direct deposit, do 10 debit card purchases, and bill payments t…
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 14, 6:24am -

Shop now using the United MileagePlus Shopping Mall to earn up to 2,000 bonus miles when spending $500 or more good  through August 31, 2014. Other spending requirements include $125 to earn 500 bonus miles, $250 to earn 1,000 miles, and $375 to ear…
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 14, 6:19am -

Book your next flight with Frontier Airlines by 7/24/2014 and get 11% off using promo code WINTERSAVINGS. You must travel domestically between December 13 through March 1. The blackout dates include December 19-24, December 26–28, and January 3-4.…
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 14, 5:04am -

Here's the complete list of restaurants that give free meal/deals for your birthday.Acme Markets / Albertsons and possibly others, Free Birthday cake for first birthday, must bring proof of child being 1 yr old, ex: birth certificate.THE PALM…
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 14, 1:23am -

Find all the best Coupons, Discounts, and Promotion Codes to save up to 60% Off when shopping at BananaRepublic.com. Use Offer Code BRTHINKBIG to get 40% off on Banana’s regular and 50% off sale items. The promo code expires 7/23/2014 Banana Republ…
- 4 days ago 23 Jul 14, 5:21pm -

From the desk of the Devil’s Advocate… I was at FTU Advanced this past weekend and had an absolute blast meeting and chatting with folks and exchanging ideas about loyalty programs. It’s great to be able to talk endlessly about our hobby withou…
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 14, 11:15am -

I led three sessions at FTU Advanced last weekend, and all of them were open ended. But for the most part I was leading people through different tools like ExpertFlyer, Award Nexus, and ITA Matrix. I’ll spend some time over the next couple weeks…
- 5 days ago 22 Jul 14, 2:05pm -

Given our past attention to places farther from home, we round out the next part of this series with a look at award seats and routes to South America. Part 1 – Hacking Award Seats to Europe – All 403 Routes Part 2 – Hacking Award Seats to Asia…
- 5 days ago 22 Jul 14, 11:05am -

Over the past two weeks, we looked at finding the routes with the least demand to Europe and the Asia: Hacking Award Seats to Europe – All 403 Routes – Part 1 of 5 Hacking Award Seats to Asia – All 177 Routes – Part 2 of 5 In this next short…
- 9 days ago 18 Jul 14, 12:00pm -

Last year I matched to Kimpton’s loyalty program, InTouch, and made good use of it with stays at Hotel Vintage Plaza in Portland, EPIC Hotel in Miami, Lorien Hotel & Spa in Alexandria, and Alexis Hotel in Seattle. Alexis remains my favorite, thoug…
- 10 days ago 17 Jul 14, 2:30pm -

From the desk of the Devil’s Advocate… I am thrilled to report (and I am sure you are all thrilled to hear) that this past Friday I successfully completed my Hyatt Diamond Trial. As a result, I now have Diamond status with Hyatt until the end of…
- 10 days ago 17 Jul 14, 11:15am -

Check out this review of the best recent promotions on Maximizing Money, updated on July 26, 2014.The post Top Bonus Roundup on Maximizing Money: Updated July 26, 2014 appeared first on Maximizing Money.
- 1 day ago 26 Jul 14, 10:35am -

Enter the Fuel Rewards Network REAL Savings Contest on Maximizing Money to win 1 of 5 $25 FRN Gift Cards (Good at Shell Gas Stations), plus get a 25¢ per gallon discount as a sign-up bonus when you join the Fuel Rewards Network for free today.To wi…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 11:44am -

Capital One ShareBuilder is currently offering from $50 to $600 in bonus cash when you open a new account and deposit at least $5,000, valid through December 31, 2014.Just open a new Capital One ShareBuilder Account and enter Promo Code GET600AFF du…
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 14, 2:35pm -

The Marriott Rewards credit cards allow you to earn bonus points toward free hotel nights, plus there are several current promotions offering up to 70,000 bonus points.Updated July 25, 2014: Please note that there is a new offer available for the Ma…
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 14, 2:30pm -

The Bank of Maine Promise Rewards Checking account offers up to $150 in bonus cash for new customers, plus you can earn a $50 bonus for each new customer that you refer.The Bank of Maine promotional offers are available to residents living in Maine,…
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 14, 2:25pm -

TD Ameritrade is offering new and existing members up to $2,500 in cash bonus money when you deposit new funds, roll over your old 401(k)s, or transfer an IRA to TD Ameritrade by September 30, 2014.Review more details on this TD Ameritrade Promotion…
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 14, 2:20pm -

You can get 6 months of UPS My Choice Premium Membership for free through January 31, 2014.The post UPS My Choice 6 Months Premium Membership for Free appeared first on Maximizing Money.
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 14, 2:19pm -

The Chase Ink Plus business credit card is now offering 70,000 bonus points for new applicants when you apply at your local Chase Bank branch.Check out more details on these Chase Ink Business Cards for business credit card solutions and business ch…
- 4 days ago 23 Jul 14, 9:15pm -

TransWest Credit Union has a referral program that offers both new and current members either $25 or $50 in bonus cash, depending on which accounts the new member opens.To join TransWest, you must be a resident of Salt Lake County in Utah; an employ…
- 4 days ago 23 Jul 14, 9:11pm -

The United MileagePlus Shopping rewards network is offering new and current members up to 2,000 bonus miles when you spend a qualifying amount from July 14th to August 31, 2014.The post United MileagePlus Shopping up to 2,000 Bonus Miles appeared fi…
- 5 days ago 22 Jul 14, 9:01pm -

Our family just got back from a great 10-day vacation in Italy and I’m getting caught up.  There were a bunch of things I either missed or didn’t have time to touch base with all of you on.  You’ll find a list of them below, with my thoughts:…
- 36 mins ago 27 Jul 14, 10:00am -

Sorry I did not get this posted yesterday when the alert went up but if you are planning on flying out of some of the biggest airports from the Northeast coast today you may want to rethink. Delta has a weather waver in place for the following airpor…
- 1 hour ago 27 Jul 14, 9:16am -

It is 100 years since World War One. One means of commemoration is the opening of a  550-kilometre (323 mile) trans-national walkway through 6 European countries. The EPW will start in Vienna, the walk moves into Bratislava.  It then proceeds…
- 2 hours ago 27 Jul 14, 8:22am -

American Airlines (AA) is confusingly using the 32B designator for two very different plane types. Whilst both are Airbus A321's that's where the similarity ends. Once has three class, flat beds and a small coach section. The other, is more tradition…
- 6 hours ago 27 Jul 14, 4:53am -

The Hyatt Diamond drinks and breakfast benefits at the Park Hyatt Tokyo definitely enhanced our stay. Here's a detailed description with lots of photos.The post Hyatt Diamond benefits at the Park Hyatt Tokyo: food and drinks. appeared first on Point…
- 7 hours ago 27 Jul 14, 3:58am -

Lufthansa’s San Francisco-Frankfurt-Bangalore route is the shuttle of choice for techies going from Silicon Valley to the heart of India’s outsourcing industry. The ‘Bangalore Express’ is favored over competing options like Cathay and Singapo…
- 9 hours ago 27 Jul 14, 2:01am -

Now through July 29, 2014, Etihad is accepting applications for status matched for Etihad Gold Status. Techincally this is only for Australia residents (but who says you can’t register with an Australia address, and then always change it later). Be…
- 10 hours ago 27 Jul 14, 12:07am -

My favorite barbecue – anywhere – is Black’s in Lockhart, Texas. I believe barbecue is all about the meat, and that meat is brisket. Sauce shouldn’t be necessary, it just hides the taste of good barbecue. I’ve had Franklin Barbecue in Austi…
- 12 hours ago 26 Jul 14, 11:00pm -

It’s Saturday again, so it must be time for another video. According to Top Gear, that well known motoring show, getting around airports is actually rather slow. Not because of the planes, but the ground vehicles, with everything taking an age. Tha…
- 12 hours ago 26 Jul 14, 10:59pm -

The first minute of that is just... wow:The post Aeroflot’s Sensual 777-300ER Safety Video appeared first on One Mile at a Time.        CommentsThey should have used the Baywatch theme for the first minute, ... by DavidRelated StoriesV…
- 13 hours ago 26 Jul 14, 9:33pm -

(Note: I do not receive any compensation if you order this card.  In the event that I do receive compensation for your actions, I will always disclose it (as you’ll see when you hit the bottom of this thread.)) Every so often, Marriott gives us a…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 3:00pm -

Once per quarter, airlines comment on their earnings for the previous quarter and give projections for the following quarter.  Anyone can listen to these reports through a webcast on the airlines’ websites.  There is normally a lot of technical l…
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 14, 2:00pm -

In the summer, a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of miles.  With the sounds of the Delta third-quarter conference call in the background, it’s time for me to make my decision on whether I will make an attempt to renew my Delta elite…
- 4 days ago 23 Jul 14, 2:43pm -

Hilton’s Q3 promo, which oddly runs from August 1 through October 31, offers double base points for stays Monday-Thursday night and triple points on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night stays.  Base points are those that you get just for the night (b…
- 5 days ago 22 Jul 14, 2:13pm -

When I first started this blog, one of my goals was to avoid turning it into another blog about manufactured spending.  MS definitely serves a purpose, such as when you need to meet minimum spending on a credit card to get a bonus, or when you are a…
- 5 days ago 22 Jul 14, 1:53pm -

As mentioned in June, the 9/11 security fee increase goes into effect today.  The new fees will be flat, with a one-way fee of $5.60 and round-trip fee of $11.20, versus the previous regime of fees per leg of the trip. I typically keep politics out…
- 6 days ago 21 Jul 14, 2:28pm -

One of the great things about frequent flyer programs is the stories they generate.  The most well-known of crazy miles stories is the one of Pudding Guy, but there are plenty more out there.  This weekend, we will visit the world of a Chinese Art…
- 7 days ago 20 Jul 14, 6:30pm -

One of my favorite sayings in the mileage world is, “Miles don’t earn interest.”  In other words, you get nowhere by hoarding hundreds of thousands, or even millions of miles, as airlines tend to devalue them over time.  Inflation works in th…
- 9 days ago 18 Jul 14, 1:43pm -

For those of you who have never flown Virgin America, it has a nice product, especially if you find yourself in the front of the plane.  Recently, the company launched an elite status match if you have status with United, American, Delta or Southwe…
- 11 days ago 16 Jul 14, 1:49pm -

“There’s two sides to every Schwartz.” -Dark Helmet, Spaceballs In this post, I discussed two methods to manufacture spend, one using Paypal cards to reload your Paypal account and the second using debit cards to build your balance on the Walg…
- 12 days ago 15 Jul 14, 2:59pm -

Update: for a limited time, get 70,000 bonus points by applying in branch. $95 fee not waived.The month of May has been good to Chase bankers and this deal only strengthens that – 60,000 Ultimate Rewards points can be yours with one business c…
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 14, 12:11pm -

The Barclays US Airways Premier World MasterCard is an interesting value proposition for frequent flyers of American Airlines, especially considering that the newly merged airline announced that their mileage programs would merge sometime in 2015.…
- 8 days ago 19 Jul 14, 2:00pm -

The #1 reason a reader is wary of signing up for credit cards is the perceived impact to his or her credit score. I have already laid out in some detail how to better understand your credit score and have also given you step-by-step instructions…
- 13 days ago 13 Jul 14, 11:20pm -

Update: for a limited time, enjoy 45,000 bonus miles when applying by phone. Read full details in post.This American Express Delta Gold card is one of my best airlines cards out there, especially with Delta Airlines offering one-way flights begin…
- 21 days ago 6 Jul 14, 4:00pm -

As I outlined last week, summer is upon us, which means you’ve got a location or two in mind for some long-awaited travel. And while I already outlined some pretty amazing summer travel destinations within the United States, this week’s entry…
- 26 days ago 1 Jul 14, 2:42am -

The first day of summer came and went yesterday, which is a welcomed site for those that went through a particularly harsh winter. Of course, that winter no longer matters as everyone packs away the jeans and sweaters for bathing suits and t-shirt…
- 35 days ago 22 Jun 14, 9:04pm -

This is one of two Citibank offers for American Airlines miles currently out there and this is the one on my top three overall deals. Here are the details: * 50,000 American Airlines miles after spending $3,000 in 3 months * 2 points per $…
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- 52 days ago 5 Jun 14, 1:41am -

Every traveler has the dream: flat beds, individual space and exceptional meals. First and business class are the holy grail of traveling and airlines have placed an increase emphasis on making these experiences more and more memorable. Thankfully…
- 60 days ago 28 May 14, 10:22am -

Last night's episode wrapped up the twenty-fourth installment of The Amazing Race television series – quite possibly the most brilliant reality show ever made and my personal favorite. This season was the All-Stars version, meaning there was a c…
- 69 days ago 19 May 14, 10:24pm -