If you’ve ever wanted to feel what it was like to fly on the Concorde Jet, you can come close to reliving the experience when pieces of the plane go up for auction this November. You’ll be able to bid on items like toilet seats, oxygen masks, he… - 2 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 2:10pm -
Now that Marriott’s officially acquired Starwood, many of our questions about the future of both programs — at least in the short term — have been answered. Last week, TPG sat down with Marriott’s Thom Kozik and SPG’s David Flueck to talk a… - 4 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 11:59am -
Airlines around the world launch and announce dozens of new flight routes and service changes every month. Today, I’ll share just a few of the latest flights that will take to the skies this month or in the near future. Keep in mind that exact flig… - 5 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 10:59am -
Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts. Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. W… - 19 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 9:00pm -
The holidays — is there a more stressful time to fly? Despite the crowds and the stress, most of us will still take to the skies (or the roads) this holiday season to reunite with family and friends. If you haven’t yet booked flights for Thank… - 20 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 7:59pm -
TO THE POINT: Le Méridien N’Fis makes a wonderful base for a first trip to Marrakesh. The pros: affordable rates, a great breakfast buffet that was included, a location that made it easy to see everything and an amazing resort-style pool to help… - 21 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 7:02pm -
Earning airline miles using the traditional method (actually flying) is just one way to add to your account balance. While it’s increasingly harder to earn miles from flying, airlines make it relatively easy to accrue miles without flying — wh… - 21 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 6:44pm -
Just as you can maximize spending on dining out, travel, office supply purchases and more by choosing the right credit card to use, you can get the most out of your spending on internet advertising if you know where to look. As TPG explained in his l… - 23 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 4:12pm -
Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts. Southwest just announced another major sale, with fares startin… - 1 day ago Sep 27, 2016, 3:32pm -
Hyatt is offering cardholders of the Hyatt Credit Card the opportunity to earn a $50 statement credit after spending more than $500 at US Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts with the card. In order to take advantage and earn the statement credit, you… - 1 day ago Sep 27, 2016, 3:00pm -
It’s never a good feeling when you realize that something is lost, and it’s especially not good if your chances of getting it back are minimal. That’s basically the case when you leave something on a plane. If you ever leave something on a plan… - 19 mins ago Sep 28, 2016, 4:00pm -
No matter how we look at it, earning and retaining customer loyalty is a major business on all sides of the travel industry. According to Connexions Loyalty, a loyalty fulfillment company, 83 percent of all consumers belong to at least one loyalty pr… - 8 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 8:00am -
As a frugal travel enthusiast, I always try to plan trips where I have some control over our spending. But sometimes, I’m willing to forge ahead with travel plans that will surely bust my budget into shreds. Our upcoming trip to St. Thomas is no ex… - 17 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 11:00pm -
If you travel a lot for your business and your trips often include hotel stays, then the Starwood Preferred Guest Business Credit Card from American Express might be right for you. Presently, SPG Business is offering a sign-up bonus of two free night… - 24 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 4:00pm -
Starwood Preferred Guest has a new promotion available for fall and you should register for the promotion even if you don’t have any planned stays at SPG hotels. You never know when one might pop up! Here are the details. Registration is open until… - 1 day ago Sep 27, 2016, 8:00am -
I’m a huge fan of the Chase Ultimate Rewards Travel Portal, which is a totally underrated tool for scoring travel deals. I’ve gotten amazing value out of my Ultimate Rewards points and booked great paid travel deals through this channel. If you h… - 2 days ago Sep 26, 2016, 11:00pm -
You’ve just booked your flights and hotel so you’re ready to escape to that fabulous destination. And although you know where you’re going and where you’re staying once you arrive, there is still a great deal of information you need to know b… - 2 days ago Sep 26, 2016, 8:00pm -
A couple weeks ago, my mom and I set out for a short weekend getaway to Lisbon, Portugal. Overall it was a great trip, but there was a pretty major hiccup on our flight on the way home. In short: we missed our connection, and the airline that we were… - 2 days ago Sep 26, 2016, 4:00pm -
With its welcome combination of generous rewards and flexible redemption options, the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is one of the most popular travel reward credit cards on the market. The card has an enticing sign up offer that gives new cardholders… - 2 days ago Sep 26, 2016, 8:00am -
With the recent release of the Chase Sapphire Reserve, it’s time to compare the new offering to other luxury credit cards issued by other carriers, namely The Platinum Card from American Express and the Citi Prestige. These cards are all solid offe… - 5 days ago Sep 23, 2016, 11:00pm -
Last year I wrote How to Get – and Use – Airline Status Matches. Travel providers are interested in acquiring their competitors’ best customers, but elite status has a lock-in effect. Sure, you might want to defect from United to American or fr… - 2 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 2:04pm -
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.Continue reading The Shocking Fact About Trump’s New Hotel Brand and Free Points... - 4 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 12:04pm -
Last month I gave away 106 upgrades to AwardWallet Plus. I've updated this post on the first 2 things you should do when you're new to the frequent flyer hobby with an unlimited number of free upgrades. See, these giveaways of premium AwardWallet m… - 18 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 9:34pm -
Not all Asian carriers have the top business class products, but all of the truly best business class products are offered by Asian or Middle Eastern carriers. Take Singapore Airlines. With a four-across configuration like in first class, Singapore… - 21 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 7:04pm -
Delta, Marriott, and Hilton are the major programs that are the easiest to 'game' with spending alone towards top tier elite status. Other programs make it possible, and most offer some modicum of status for spend or even just for being a co-brand… - 23 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 4:34pm -
t’s rarely the case that airlines will provide meals that will be better than what you can get on the ground. The prepacking in the flight kitchen, constrained spaces onboard, and altitude present real challenges. And food is hardly the primary dri… - 1 day ago Sep 27, 2016, 2:04pm -
Hyatt's 10% rebate on award redemptions for co-brand credit card holders runs through October 31.They've got another offer for Hyatt Visa cardholders as well: a $50 statement credit for $500 in cumulative spend on the card at U.S. Hyatt Regency prop… - 1 day ago Sep 27, 2016, 1:01pm -
Most US citizens want Global Entry because it includes PreCheck, for an extra $15 gets expedited immigration (of decreasing importance as immigration kiosks roll out), and it reimbursed by more premium credit cards than PreCheck. Frequent Canadian v… - 1 day ago Sep 27, 2016, 11:04am -
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.Continue reading Uber Looking to Add Flights and 250 Free Avios... - 2 days ago Sep 27, 2016, 12:04am -
There's a new limited-time offer for theStarwood Preferred Guest® Business Credit Card from American Express and I think it tells us something about credit card marketing.Through October 19 the card will let you earn a signup bonus of 2 free nights… - 2 days ago Sep 26, 2016, 9:34pm -
Air France is in the process of refreshing their longhaul fleet, including introducing some great new first & business class seats.Air France's new first class seat must be one of the coolest new products out there. The product looks so clean and st… - 35 mins ago Sep 28, 2016, 3:06pm -
Last January it was first announced that Qatar Airways would be buying a 9.99% stake in IAG, the parent company of British Airways and Iberia. Qatar Airways is government owned, so basically the country was buying the stake. Then a few months ago Qat… - 1 hour ago Sep 28, 2016, 2:19pm -
There's no doubt that staying connected while traveling abroad has gotten exponentially easier in the last few years. While options for local SIM cards and rentable My-Fi devices have expanded, U.S.-based cellular carriers have started offering compe… - 3 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 1:03pm -
For our last night in Porto Cervo we decided to change hotels. Starwood has four properties in the Porto Cervo area, and while Cala Di Volpe is generally regarded as the best, I was curious to try another one. Hotel Romazzino looked like the next bes… - 4 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 11:33am -
Well, my crazy quick round the world trip is coming to an end shortly. I flew Korean Air first class from Vancouver to Seoul, then Air Astana business class from Seoul to Almaty to Astana to London, and now finally am flying United first class from L… - 19 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 8:28pm -
Since last week, Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest are letting members link accounts, which includes the option to status match and transfer points between programs.On paper Starwood Preferred Guest members are doing quite well in this r… - 20 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 7:18pm -
Through October 31, 2016, American is offering up to 42,500 bonus miles when you purchase AAdvantage miles. On top of that, you can save 10% if you buy miles by October 3, 2016.The bonus miles are tiered, and based on how many you purchase, as follo… - 21 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 6:12pm -
I'm a big fan of the Hyatt Credit Card, given that it offers an annual complimentary night certificate valid at any Category 1-4 Hyatt property. That more than justifies the $75 annual fee on the card, in my opinion.However, even beyond that, there… - 22 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 5:24pm -
We're on record here at OMAAT as preferring to avoid taxis, as our rides nearly always end up being highly entertaining, and not particularly efficient. When public transportation isn't reasonably available, our defaults are Uber, Lyft, and even hote… - 23 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 5:03pm -
Hello from London, at last! I just wrapped up my third (and last) flight on Air Astana, after having sampled their 767 business class from Seoul to Almaty, their A321 business class from Almaty to Astana, and now finally their 757 business class from… - 1 day ago Sep 27, 2016, 3:33pm -
For my family’s annual post-xmas-but-before-school-resumes trip I was planning Cape Town, South Africa (previously discussed here and here). That trip fell through. We had intended to visit a friend who lives in Cape Town but she won’t be avail… - 5 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 10:25am -
Last weekend, my wife was in Montana on business. She was scheduled to return home late Sunday evening on Delta after a layover in Minneapolis. Sunday morning, though, Delta announced a delay for the Minneapolis to Detroit flight. The first annou… - 1 day ago Sep 27, 2016, 10:25am -
The Marriott SPG merger has opened up a wealth of new opportunities. Program members who link their accounts get instantly matched to their highest status level: Marriott Gold = SPG Gold Marriott Platinum = SPG Platinum And they now have the abilit… - 2 days ago Sep 26, 2016, 10:25am -
Spend $18 and receive $30 back in points with this new Shop Your Way Rewards deal from Sears.The post Buy Kenmore Alfie from Sears for $17 & Get $30 [now $15] in Shop Your Way Rewards appeared first on Frequent Miler. CommentsI w… - 3 days ago Sep 25, 2016, 1:29pm -
Each week we publish a number of fantastic deals on the blog and in Quick Deals. Most deals don’t last long, but some hang around for awhile. In an effort to keep you up to date, we have gone back through each of the deals posted over the last coup… - 3 days ago Sep 25, 2016, 1:00pm -
Fly from the East Coast to London in Premium Economy on cheaper than coach fares and save even more with a targeted Amex Offer.The post Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy from US to London for $658 & Save More with an Amex Offer appeared first on Freq… - 4 days ago Sep 24, 2016, 2:22pm -
Welcome to the Frequent Miler Week In Review series. Every Saturday we recap what you might have missed from Frequent Miler during the week. Enjoy! This Week From Frequent Miler The Sapphire Reserve Couple Conundrum – The Sapphire Reserve prese… - 4 days ago Sep 24, 2016, 10:25am -
Fly from the US to London on Virgin Atlantic from $271 roundtrip.The post [EXPIRED] Airfare Deal: U.S. to London from $271 Roundtrip! appeared first on Frequent Miler. Related StoriesVirgin Atlantic Premium Economy from US to London… - 5 days ago Sep 23, 2016, 9:44pm -
Thanks to the Marriott Starwood merger, it is now possible to link your Marriott Rewards and SPG (Starwood Preferred Guest) accounts. By linking accounts you can now do the following: Match Status: Marriott Gold matches to SPG Gold; Marriott Platin… - 5 days ago Sep 23, 2016, 4:31pm -
A good sale for nonstop service to Germany Sample Travel Date: January 13th – 20th, 2017 This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” instructions bel… - 56 mins ago Sep 28, 2016, 2:45pm -
A good sale to Tokyo with availability for travel around Thanksgiving and New Years. Air China and other Mainland Chinese airlines with have this for cheaper – but we would pay extra to avoid them based on our past experiences flying with them. Her… - 2 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 1:45pm -
A good sale to Tokyo with availability for travel around Thanksgiving and New Years. Here are some practical tips for a 24 hour layover in Tokyo Sample Travel Date: November 7th – 14th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, ple… - 2 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 1:15pm -
This is our weekly post of offers from our hotel affiliate partners. Accor Hotels – Up to 40% off Accor Hotels is the parent company of Sofitel, Novotel, Mercure, ibis and others. Support us and book at Accor Hotels. Agoda – Great for hotels in A… - 21 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 6:45pm -
A good sale to Dubai. Sample Travel Date: November 8th – 16th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” instructions below Fare Availability: Valid… - 21 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 6:30pm -
A good sale to/from Orlando Sample Travel Date: October 22nd – 27th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” instructions below Fare Availability:… - 22 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 5:45pm -
A good sale to Singapore. Singapore is one of the countries with active cases of Zika virus transmission. Please read up on it at the Center for Disease Control if you are planning to go. Sample Travel Date: Sample from Philadelphia January 24th –… - 23 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 4:45pm -
A good sale to Lima. For those heading to hike the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu, you will also need to factor in the cost of a flight between Lima and Cuzco. The cheapest option would be 4,500 British Airways Avios per direction. Peru is one of the co… - 23 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 4:15pm -
jetBlue is putting a few cities on sale for under $80. Here’s what we found: Seattle [SEA] – $78 Portland, Oregon [PDX] – $76 Las Vegas [LAS] – $66 Reno [RNO] – $76 Sample Travel Date: Sample to Seattle October 5th – 11th This is just ONE… - 24 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 3:45pm -
A good sale to/from Denver Sample Travel Date: October 22nd – 25th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” instructions below Fare Availability:… - 1 day ago Sep 27, 2016, 2:45pm -
Today Marriott closed its purchase of Starwood Hotels & Resorts and introduced point convertibility between the Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest programs. After linking your accounts, points are now transferrable between the two programs… - 5 days ago Sep 23, 2016, 4:20pm -
Although my posts this week have had a little bit of a focus on the personal finance side of travel hacking, I primarily use this website to write about the travel side of travel hacking. But if you're interested in hearing my take on topics both nea… - 5 days ago Sep 23, 2016, 9:59am -
A negative-interest-rate loan is one which, over the course of the loan, requires the borrower to repay less than they originally borrowed. Such loans have received a lot of attention in the business press lately since countries like Germany and Swit… - 6 days ago Sep 22, 2016, 9:59am -
There's a healthy overlap between people with an outside-the-box attitude towards funding travel and those interested in alternative approaches to savings and investment:Kiva has long been a (controversial) tool used by travel hackers and outside-the… - 9 days ago Sep 19, 2016, 9:59am -
[Edit 9/16/16 9:50 pm: See Michael's comment for a datapoint of the 500-point Hyatt mobile booking bonus posting multiple times. As is usual for these promotions, the terms and conditions are vague enough that I either over- or under-interpreted the… - 12 days ago Sep 16, 2016, 9:59am -
Last week I joined Joe Cheung for a recording of the Saverocity Observation Deck [edit: now available for listening!] and among the many subjects we touched on was the idea of the "most valuable" loyalty currency. I pointed out that affiliate blogge… - 15 days ago Sep 13, 2016, 9:59am -
As fans of US Bank Flexperks Travel Rewards know, and people who recently applied for a personal or business card during the recent Summer Olympics promotion will soon find out, the third-party travel provider US Bank uses no longer allows multi-city… - 16 days ago Sep 12, 2016, 9:59am -
If you follow me on Twitter you may have noticed that I had a bumpy couple days coming back from my family's camping trip back in my ancestral homeland. As always, a disastrous itinerary for me means a blog post for you!What is a trip delay?When you… - 20 days ago Sep 8, 2016, 9:59am -
Sign up for a blog subscription here.This weekend I’m off to my ancestral homeland for a family reunion up in the Rocky Mountains, and I assume I’ll be mostly out of communication until Monday night.While I’m gone, you have the chance to reflec… - 27 days ago Sep 1, 2016, 9:59am -
Last night I was chatting with a friend who's going to be in town next month for a work conference. Even in my spare time I'm always trying to help people save money, so I quickly checked whether I could offer him a better rate than what he'd paid fo… - 28 days ago Aug 31, 2016, 9:59am -
The Travelocity® Rewards American Express® Card may unlock the secret to some of the most powerful manufacture spend strategies and the potential rewards from the card are huge. However, this card is often overlooked for credit cards that offer mor… - Jun 5, 2014, 9:57pm -
Every month I’ll post the top 10 best current credit card sign-up offers and update the list throughout the month if offers change. You can always check out my credit cards page for a full list of cards, but since the best credit card offers ar… - Jun 5, 2014, 3:33am -
Devaluations are never good. For one they make us spend more miles for award flights, and two they put me to work updating the airline award chart comparison infographics! Over the last year we saw a handful of deviations including United, Delta (2x?… - Jun 5, 2014, 3:00am -
Around the same time I launched Well Traveled Mile, I was in the midst of mailing off applications for graduate school. In some ways I was hedging my bets, continuing my education while building a travel blog on the side as a platform to share one of… - Jun 3, 2014, 8:02am -
Europe is often atop many folks travel list and earning miles for free flights is a great way to cover the flight across the pond. Award flights from the US to Europe are likely the most competitive and highly demanded award routings, often making g… - Jun 2, 2014, 7:49am -
The Starwood American Express cards are among the most flexible hotel credit cards available and the points are valuable for both hotel stays and flights. The sign-up bonus on both the personal and business version of this card just increased to 30,… - May 31, 2014, 6:00am -
This week a handful of new offers were released and make for some great opportunities to earn a few nice sign-up bonuses. It is always ideal to grab a credit card when it is offering a higher than normal sign-up bonus and here a a few that are wor… - May 30, 2014, 7:26am -
The 50,000 mile Lufthansa Premier Miles & More World MasterCard® offer is currently one of the best airline credit card offers available. It’s one of the few sign-up bonuses that is worth a roundtrip flight to Europe from the US. Since it’s a… - May 29, 2014, 7:01am -
US Airways off-peak awards are one of my favorite awards and offer an exceptional value for getting to Europe and other destinations. Even though US Airways and American Airlines are in the process of merging, US Airways Dividend miles are still amon… - May 28, 2014, 7:28am -
I’ve written a few articles about how IHG has one of the most valuable best rate guarantees among all hotel brands. You can get a free night at an IHG hotel if you find the same room on an OTA (online travel agency) at a lower price. Over the last… - May 27, 2014, 7:13pm -
Through Friday (September 30, 2016), you can buy IHG Rewards Club points with a 100% bonus. That brings the per-point price down to 0.575 cents, which means you can book certain hotels for as low as $29. IHG is the loyalty program of these brands,… - 3 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 12:30pm -
Business credit cards from the majority of issuing banks are not considered in your Chase 5/24 count because they do not show up as new accounts on your personal credit report. This is important to be aware of if you sign up for enough cards that… - 1 day ago Sep 27, 2016, 12:30pm -
ADVERTISER DISCLOSURE (click for more info). Most airline miles charge exorbitant fees to transfer miles from one person’s account to another’s. For instance, United is currently charging $82.50 to transfer 5,000 miles from one account to another… - 2 days ago Sep 26, 2016, 10:35am -
ADVERTISER DISCLOSURE (click for more info). I love Spirit and Frontier. Not flying them–I think I’ve flown them three total times, which weren’t particularly pleasant experiences. I just love what they represent. As the two largest ultra-low-… - 2 days ago Sep 26, 2016, 10:15am -
ADVERTISER DISCLOSURE (click for more info). Marriott and Starwood have merged. With admirable speed, Marriott has announced that you can now status match between the two rewards programs and transfer your Marriott points to Starpoints or vice versa,… - 4 days ago Sep 24, 2016, 7:35pm -
ADVERTISER DISCLOSURE (click for more info). LifeMiles has been offering a 125% bonus on purchased miles this month, and now it is offering a 140% bonus on purchased miles through September 27, 2016. LifeMiles cost 3.3 cents each, so with a 140%… - 6 days ago Sep 23, 2016, 3:25am -
The Business Gold Rewards Card from American Express Open now comes with 50,000 bonus Membership Rewards after spending $5,000 on your card in the first three months the account is open. The normal offer for the Business Gold Rewards Card is 25… - 6 days ago Sep 22, 2016, 12:30pm -
Updated 9/21/16 with consideration of Citi’s new sign up bonus rule. If you’re just getting into the miles hobby or coming back after a break, it’s important to realize that there is an order in which to apply for credit cards that can help… - 7 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 11:36am -
ADVERTISER DISCLOSURE (click for more info). Award space is wide open in Business Class on Austrian flights from Los Angeles to Vienna for Spring and Summer 2017 for 2-6 people per flight. Flat bed award space from the West Coast to Europe is rare,… - 8 days ago Sep 20, 2016, 2:11pm -
Italian Attorney Giorgio Destro says being forced to suffer “spillover” from the overweight flyer seated next to him on a nine-hour flight is ample grounds for restitution. Emirates passenger Giorgio Destro was not pleased with the seating arrang… - 6 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 10:00am -
Jet Airways is planning to enter a partnership with Delta Air Lines and Air France-KLM. India-based airline Jet Airways is branching out from its alliance with shareholder partner Etihad Airways in order to build a new global expansion plan. Jet plan… - 6 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 10:00am -
Unification allows full fleet integration among aircraft, pilots and dispatchers. Behind the scenes of American Airlines, another computer system is set to realign, marking another milestone in their merger with US Airways. The Philadelphia Inquirer… - 18 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 9:28pm -
Two of the youngest pilots in the business – 26-year-old captain Kate McWilliams and her 19-year-old co-pilot Luke Elsworth – flew hundreds of easyJet passengers this week after McWilliams passed a course that elevated her to captain status. The… - 19 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 8:57pm -
I recently watched a really great film. It starred Anna Faris and Rhys Darby in a combination cop/romantic/horror/western film. It was hilarious, yet thought-provoking. It was…a safety demonstration for Air New Zealand. Times certainly have changed… - 19 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 8:50pm -
Members of the flight attendants’ union of Southwest Airlines announced Friday that the group had agreed to submit a vote in October in its ongoing dispute with the carrier over new contracts. Both the flight attendants’ union and pilots’ unio… - 21 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 6:58pm -
Furniture company West Elm is branching out into the hotel business in a partnership with DDK. Today, Williams-Sonoma-owned furniture brand West Elm announced it is branching out into the hotel business. The company plans to open five properties in 2… - 1 day ago Sep 27, 2016, 10:00am -
The cost of rent at Alaska’s largest airports will more than double in some instances under a proposal agreed to last month by the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. Airlines and contractors leasing space at Ted Stevens Anchorage I… - 1 day ago Sep 27, 2016, 10:00am -
The Dubai Airports agency said Dubai International Airport (DXB) will soon be getting 10 new Airbus A380-capable gates, as the hub is currently the busiest airport in the world for the aircraft. Emirates is currently the top customer for the A380 and… - 2 days ago Sep 26, 2016, 11:38pm -
The CPSU has announced a two-week strike, affecting airports all over the country. The Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) in Australia has announced a two-week intermittent strike at international airports. The Guardian reports that the union g… - 2 days ago Sep 26, 2016, 11:31pm -
Qantas miles is a Citi transfer partner, and it has uni […]The post Qantas Miles in the Pacific (the best for hopping around Polynesia) appeared first on Travel is Free. - 9 days ago Sep 19, 2016, 7:36am -
Here is my complete travel planning routine. Everything […]The post Travel Planning Routine appeared first on Travel is Free. - 20 days ago Sep 8, 2016, 2:39pm -
Carrie and I just started a flight to a country we̵ […]The post Follow our travels live! appeared first on Travel is Free. - 22 days ago Sep 6, 2016, 6:07pm -
Perhaps the biggest news of the year (certainly the mos […]The post One Credit Card Bonus /w Over $2,000 of Travel! appeared first on Travel is Free. - 37 days ago Aug 23, 2016, 2:17am -
Amtrak's Double Points systemwide bonus called Double Days marks its fall return! Members of Guest Rewards who register will earn double points on all qualifying Amtrak travel until November 19. Like the spring offer there is a limit of four qualify… - 21 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 6:53pm -
The Bonus Offer Highlight for today is the start of many offers we should see as Hertz brings their twice annual Worldwide sale to light. The sale typically offers up to 25% off and some sort of bonus for many of Hertz's airline partners. We added th… - 23 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 4:16pm -
Best Western Turkey has a simple promotion that will net 1,000 free points for members who reside in Turkey or the Middle East. Simply complete the form and answer with one sentence how you “found your smile” using Best Western Rewards points. I… - 2 days ago Sep 26, 2016, 8:16pm -
Air Canada has brought back the Destination Bonus Event where Aeroplan members who fly on select Air Canada flights can earn bonus Aeroplan miles. The bonus ranges from 50% for economy class flights in North America and Sun Destinations to 60,000… - 2 days ago Sep 26, 2016, 4:17pm -
Just like the flash offer in February and May we see a flash sale of a 100% bonus when you buy IHG Rewards Club Points until September 30th!!This offer brings the price of a point down to 0.575 of a cent when you buy between 5,000 and 60,000 poin… - 2 days ago Sep 26, 2016, 3:52pm -
The past week saw 48 new offers added to FFB from 24 different airline & hotel programs. From those offers these are FFB's Picks of the Week:Bonus Offer for FlyingCathay Pacific Asia Miles - Earn up to 60,000 Bonus Asia Miles when you fly on Cat… - 2 days ago Sep 26, 2016, 3:39pm -
The following 24 programs had new offers added to them this past week on FFB:Sep 23:airberlin topbonusAlitalia MilleMiglia Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Delta SkyMilesIHG Rewards ClubShangri-La Golden CircleStash Hotel Rewards Sep 22:Air Canada / Aeropla… - 2 days ago Sep 26, 2016, 3:30pm -
Offer details Earn up to 1,000 Bonus when you refer friends to the Voila Hotel Rewards program. Bonus awarded after the new member completes their first stay. Full details. Until Nov 1, 16 In addition to the normal 500 bonus points awarded fo… - 5 days ago Sep 23, 2016, 7:50pm -
A little late to the game with this offer as I was going through all of our bookmarks of offers yet to post and noticed that we had not posted this one yet! You still just over two months to take advantage of it if you live in Washington state and ha… - 5 days ago Sep 23, 2016, 4:58pm -
The acquisition of Starwood Hotels by Marriott has now closed. The company will still be called Marriott International Inc. and it brings together 30 hotel chains with over 5,700 hotels making it the largest hotel company in the world.The news has… - 5 days ago Sep 23, 2016, 4:18pm -
Folks with the Chase Freedom or Discover it card still have time to earn 5% cash back or 5X bonus points in this quarter’s bonus categories! I’ll show you where you can earn 5% cash back or a 5X bonus through September 30, 2016! Earn a …… - 2 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 2:00pm -
With the increased sign-up bonus on the AMEX Business Gold rewards card, you can earn 50,000 AMEX Membership Rewards points after meeting minimum spending requirements. AMEX Membership Rewards points are great, because you can transfer them to airli… - 8 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 8:00am -
Want more American Airlines miles for an upcoming trip? Through October 31, 2016, you can earn up to 42,500 bonus miles when you buy (or gift!) American Airlines miles. Plus, you’ll get 10% off the cost of the miles if you … Continue reading →… - 20 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 7:32pm -
Good news for folks who collect Delta miles! Via Rapid Travel Chai, soon you’ll be able to earn and use Delta miles for flights on Jet Airways, India’s second largest airline. We don’t know the details of the new agreement between … Continue… - 22 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 5:22pm -
With the highest-ever offer for the Barclaycard Arrival Plus card, you can earn 50,000 Barclaycard Arrival miles after meeting minimum spending requirements. That’s worth $525 in statement credits towards travel purchases of $100+, because you ge… - 24 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 4:06pm -
Good news for folks who have the Chase Hyatt card! Via View From the Wing, you can get $50 back when you spend $500+ with your Chase Hyatt card at Hyatt Regency hotels in the US through December 31, 2016. But you must register … Continue read… - 1 day ago Sep 27, 2016, 2:58pm -
With the new way to transfer points between Starwood and Marriott accounts, folks can get a better ratio converting Starwood points to United Airlines miles by first transferring to Marriott points. For example, if you transfer 10,000 Starwood poin… - 1 day ago Sep 27, 2016, 8:00am -
Ever been stuck in an airport without internet? It’s the worst! Though that’s not as bad as airports with “free” internet, which is very s-l-o-w! Luckily, lots of airports now offer free, unlimited high-speed internet. So you can get… - 2 days ago Sep 26, 2016, 8:15pm -
Need more IHG points for an upcoming stay? Good news! Via One Mile at a Time, you can get a 100% bonus when you buy IHG points through September 30, 2016. You can buy up to 60,000 IHG points in … Continue reading → Related StoriesS… - 2 days ago Sep 26, 2016, 7:48pm -
These new AMEX Offers will help you get discounts on purchases you might make anyway! I love AMEX Offers because they’re an easy way to save money. To take advantage of these offers, just add the deals to your card. Then you’ll … Continue… - 2 days ago Sep 26, 2016, 5:18pm -
Dan is a 31-year-old traveler from Canada who travels with a visual impairment, both independently and with others. Legally blind, he shares his tips, tricks, and advice for how he travels to different countries in this interview, as well as resource… - 6 days ago Sep 22, 2016, 1:25pm -
The LGBT community is diverse and each sub-community has its own issues to deal with. In this post, Dani from Globetrottergirls explains why lesbian travel is different than traveling as a gay man or couple and the 4 things she thinks lesbians need t… - 9 days ago Sep 19, 2016, 1:00pm -
Most newbie solo traveler's fears are the same: you worry about your safety, if you're going to get lonely, and where you should go. Those issues and more are addressed in this post by Kristin Addis of Be My Travel Muse as she answers the 10 most com… - 14 days ago Sep 14, 2016, 1:00pm -
At first glance, Dubai seems like a very expensive destination but I was surprised at how I easy it was to find ways to save money once you peeled back the onion. Here's my advice on how to save big on your trip as well as my 9 favorite things to see… - 17 days ago Sep 12, 2016, 12:11am -
I've always been interested in seeing the Maldives and, last month, I finally went! I saw both of sides of the tourism here: the famous resorts and the new budget travel trail. Along the way, I learned a lot about this country, it's current tourism p… - 20 days ago Sep 8, 2016, 1:58pm -
Keith Mason is the founder of Points Hack, an Australian travel hacking website. He works to make the art of using frequent flyer and spending rewards programs more accessible to Australians. In this interview, he shares how he got started and how ot… - 22 days ago Sep 6, 2016, 1:00pm -
I finally went to Dubai and, based on what friends told me, I thought I knew what to expect. But Dubai turned out to be a city that isn't easily explained. There's more to it than meets the eyes and it's mix of old and new gives it a certain unique s… - 27 days ago Sep 1, 2016, 2:34pm -
There are nearly 80 countries in the world where being gay is against the law. In this month's post by Adam Groffman, he discusses whether or not LGBT travelers should boycott anti-LGBT countries, how to make an informed decision, and where to find i… - 30 days ago Aug 29, 2016, 12:00pm -
There are incredible travel deals happening all the time. In this post, I share with you where I go to get the best flight, hotel, tour deals when I'm looking to travel - and the one site that you should never ever use when you are planning a trip!… - 41 days ago Aug 18, 2016, 11:00am -
For the first time in a long time, I am going to a place I know nothing about... and I’m thrilled! Normally, if I have enough of a basic understanding of a place, I just wing it, but Sri Lanka required some work. Here's how to plan a trip in a dest… - 44 days ago Aug 15, 2016, 1:57pm -
The Chase Sapphire Reserve – Can’t ignore the talk of the town. Like I tell all my friends & coworkers, if any major bank is offering a signup bonus of 100,000 points, I’m 99% getting it. It’s a no brainer. Even at a high $450 annual fee (whi… - 21 days ago Sep 7, 2016, 12:00pm -
ICN (Seoul Incheon) – JFK (New York) KE 85 06/05/2016 Boeing 747-8i First Class Seats 1A, 1J Well this flight was a full-on treat. We haven’t been in long haul First Class in a few years so it was great to be able to experience 2 of them during… - Jun 8, 2016, 11:00am -
Just a reminder that if you’ve activated this offer from Chase, there are only a few more days to spend up to $1,500 at Amazon, Zappos, Audible & Diapers.com and get 10 Ultimate Rewards per dollar spent. Since I do too much shopping at Amazon and I… - Dec 28, 2015, 6:30pm -
UPDATE 1:50 PM EST: Another link is still up! UPDATE 1:25 PM EST: Original link DEAD! Thank to US Credit Card Guide, the best offer we’ve ever seen for the Citi ThankYou Premier credit card has been discovered! Using this link, you can earn the fo… - Aug 28, 2015, 2:45pm -
I just came across this offer while going through my wife’s American Express offers. She seems to get the better ones that I don’t get on either my EveryDay Preferred or Starwood Preferred Guest Business card. Get a one-time $50 statement credit… - Jul 22, 2015, 11:00am -
New quarter, new bonuses! These bonuses will run through September 30, 2015. Chase Freedom Activate here. Most gas stations have gift card racks so this should be an easy $1,500 to spend this quarter. Gas stations Kohl’s Discover IT Activate here.… - Jul 1, 2015, 5:20pm -
UPDATE: Looks like it’s gone as of 12:21 AM EST. Damn, better luck next time folks! As I was randomly browsing flights tonight, I came across what seems like a very cheap fare to Mexico City from Newark. This has to be a mistake since it’s a full… - May 30, 2015, 4:00am -
Some people think car rentals can be a lengthy process. For me, I try to keep it as simple as possible. You have two options to use AutoSlash. Search for a car using their site Make your booking elsewhere & use AutoSlash to find better rates The pro… - Apr 1, 2015, 11:00am -
As we come up on the end of March, we also come to the end of the first quarter of 2015. With that comes the end of the Chase Freedom 5% bonus categories – grocery stores, movie theaters & Starbucks. Be sure to get all your Q1 spend in by March 31!… - Mar 30, 2015, 11:00am -
Last week, Southwest Airlines sent an email to its Rapid Rewards loyalty program members informing them of a future change in the program. Sadly, they weren’t very specific about the change but it reads as a devaluation. We created Rapid Rewards®… - Feb 17, 2015, 12:00pm -
Let me preface this by saying this isn’t a normal points/miles/credit card rewards post at PointsCentric. So if you do not care for a personal anecdote, you can skip the rest of this post… Today is quite a special day for my wife and I as we are… - 4 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 12:00pm -
A quick post as I’m running out the door but United sent an offer for Chase United MileagePlus credit cardholders who can earn 10,500 United miles after just two car rentals with Hertz. I value the 10,500 miles at around ~$150 dollars so this is a… - 2 days ago Sep 26, 2016, 1:02pm -
The big news of the past week was the official close of the merger between Marriott & Starwood hotels which occurred yesterday. Quite impressively, you can already transfer points back and forth between the Starwood and Marriott reward programs at a… - 4 days ago Sep 24, 2016, 6:09pm -
A few weeks ago I posted how there was a strong rumor that the signup bonus on the Starwood American Express cards would be changing and sure enough, the signup bonus has now changed to a brand new and different type of offer. Instead of points, the… - 6 days ago Sep 22, 2016, 10:41am -
I love free point offers and there are two quick & easy opportunities right now to earn 500 to 750 FlexPerks points. I know many of you recently applied for the US Bank FlexPerks Visa with the increased signup bonus of 34,500 points due to their Olym… - 13 days ago Sep 15, 2016, 11:40am -
Thanks to reader Ashok for sharing that Hertz is back with this quick and easy freebie. Get 25 points in under ten seconds. Or see if you’re targeted here first for a better version. Beyond the free points, you can get 550 more if you spend over… - 8 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 7:25am -
A few of you emailed this 100% buying bonus offer from IHG. It’s good if you’re buying points… but as always, I’m not big on buying points. Definitely do the math. For the most part, I find hotel offers like this work best when you have a spe… - 1 day ago Sep 27, 2016, 9:03am -
I spent last weekend cleaning out my email inbox. Thousands of messages were either moved or deleted. Man, reading through years of old communication does a weird thing to your brain. You see the ways people have changed (including yourself), who… - 2 days ago Sep 26, 2016, 9:18am -
Link your Marriott and Starwood accounts here. If you have status with either brand, it should get matched instantly. Once you link, you’ll see options to transfer points from one program to the other. The ratio is 3 Marriott points for every 1 fro… - 5 days ago Sep 23, 2016, 8:28am -
Thanks to reader Rob for sharing a new link for Starwood’s Business credit card from Amex. This new bonus is for 2 free nights (in limited categories) instead of points. The personal link still looks to be 25,000 points (for now). But I might be up… - 6 days ago Sep 22, 2016, 8:44am -
Thanks to a few of you for emailing this. If you don’t have a Fairmont account, open one here and pick up 1,000 Aeroplan miles. Make sure you expand the Frequent Flyer Programs section to enter that Aeroplan information in. - 7 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 9:24am -
I’ve posted this in the past, but I’m pretty sure it was buried in a list. Since readers keep regularly sending it in (and new iPhone talk has started again), I figured I should make it an “alone post.” Pretty simple…if you have any intere… - 8 days ago Sep 20, 2016, 8:44am -
All 3 Southwest credit cards are back up to 50,000 points. The Companion Pass is by far the main reason to get these. So, unless you want to have it a year less, remember the goal is for those points to post after January 1st. Yo New Yorkers, get an… - 9 days ago Sep 19, 2016, 7:41am -
A much bigger bonus of 80,000 points for the Best Western Business credit card. If, y’know…you’re into Best Western points. A new working link for the Barclays Arrival card. And it’s worth 50,000 points now. Happy to see this one again. I’… - 12 days ago Sep 16, 2016, 8:28am -
This one looks targeted, but it only takes a second. Definitely worth a shot. Thanks to reader Jason for the link worth a possible 5,000 Virgin America points if you register for a new account. - 13 days ago Sep 15, 2016, 7:23am -
The Offer Direct link to offer Receive 25 Hertz points for free when you enroll in their Fall Promotion, you’ll also receive 550 Hertz points (enough for a free weekend rental) if you make pick up a rental before November 13th, 2016. The Fine P… - 2 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 2:00pm -
While many people have stopped applying for credit cards using the app-o-rama method, it’s sometimes worth doing so when you are holding just under 5/24. App-O-Rama Yup, there’s a Wikipedia page on this. “App-O-Rama refers to a strategy of comp… - 3 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 1:00pm -
Play “The Smart Explorer” Game by Le Club AccorHotels to Win Points by Magic of Miles. Chances of winning are low. Test-Riding Uber’s New Driverless Cars by The Real Deal. I personally can’t wait until driverless cars become a think, I also l… - 4 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 12:00pm -
The Offer Direct link to offer Receive 100 free Hilton HHonors points when you enroll in their Thank Again program (earn bonus points when you shop, dine, and park at 150 Airports & Thousands of Local Merchants across the U.S). The Fine Print Valid… - 11 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 5:07am -
Quite a few free money deals have been going on recently on Swagbucks. We’ve covered a few of the better ones in dedicated posts, and we’ll try to briefly round up all currently available deals in this post. Please add anything we’ve missed in… - 14 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 1:49am -
The Offer Direct link to offer Register for this promotion and book a stay at any Hyatt regency hotels and resorts in the U.S. by December 31st, 2016 for $500 or more and receive a $50 statement credit The Fine Print The offer is only valid for hyatt… - 16 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 11:36pm -
I’ll preface this by saying that this is nothing more than a rumor at this stage, I believe it to be true but can’t go into specifics and I’m less sure of this than I was of the Chase 5/24 rule and Chase Sapphire Reserve leaks. Apparently they… - 16 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 11:22pm -
This bonus is available to most if not all Wintrust Community Bank’s, under their different brands. Here are some examples: Glenview Bank & Trust Northview Bank & Trust Proviso Commnunity Credit Union Offer at a glance Maximum bonus amount: $100 Av… - 22 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 5:30pm -
Update: Some readers are saying this is IL only, but one reader was able to get it in VA. Offer at a glance Maximum bonus amount: Up to $400 Availability: AL, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, VA, WI and WV Direct depo… - 1 day ago Sep 27, 2016, 2:00pm -
Discover Bank is one of the largest banks mostly known for their credit cards. Discover is offering Certificates of Deposits (CDs) with rates up to 2.20% APY. This rate is much higher than any other competitors I’ve seen. You can choose CD terms… - 56 mins ago Sep 28, 2016, 2:45pm -
While American Express is an advertising partner of HustlerMoneyBlog, the opinions and beliefs in this article are the author’s alone and have not been reviewed, approved, or otherwise endorsed by the issuer. The Starwood Preferred Guest® Business… - 13 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 3:00am -
If you need a free ride, Sign up for Lyft with us and you can receive a $50 in free ride credit. If you’re in a condition where you can’t drive, public transportation isn’t the only choice you have. Lyft is a really useful app that let’s loca… - 15 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 1:00am -
For residents of Texas, First Central Credit Union is offering you an opportunity to earn a $72 bonus! This offer does not expire and is based on each qualifying cycle! To start, you are required to open a Kasasa Tunes Checking account. Once you ope… - 16 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 12:00am -
This bank bonus is available to residents of Missouri at the East Prairie location. Banterra Bank is offering you a chance to earn a $200 bonus when you open up a new Banterra Checking Account valid through December 31, 2016. To be eligible for this… - 17 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 10:20pm -
If you’re looking to travel in the most cost efficient and money-saving way possible, here is a list of the best flight deals of the day! These promotions normally are only good for a few days. Make sure if you find a promotion that you like, book… - 18 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 9:15pm -
If you are looking for a chance to travel to Florida, here’s a great opportunity for you! If so, you can get a round-trip flight with JetBlue Airways from Baltimore to Fort Lauderdale starting at $86. Fort Lauderdale is a city on Florida’s… - 19 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 8:45pm -
Who has the meats- Arby’s! Who doesn’t love a free coupon that provides a free meal especially from an establishment that offers scrumptious meaty meats! Did I entice you enough? Is it time for the cravings to kick in? Well regardless, you kno… - 19 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 8:43pm -
Cashstar is offering you a $15 saving code when you buy a $150 Best Buy e-gift card before 10/8/2016. Get the gift with this special promotion going on! Cashstar limited a max of 3 $150 e-gift card purchases during promotion time period per custo… - 20 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 8:10pm -
There are several promotions currently available to earn up to 1,000 free miles or points with different loyalty programs. While I’m not normally eager to chase down small numbers of miles (a bit like picking up pennies), their value is more attr… - 5 days ago Sep 23, 2016, 1:05pm -
The news that Marriott was purchasing Starwood Hotels was not positive news for those in the points community because it meant a good program, SPG, would likely be destroyed by combining it with a large company, Marriott, that already has a poor rewa… - 5 days ago Sep 23, 2016, 11:30am -
Marriott and Starwood blindsided us with a late-night post on the details of their merger, which completed today, and their plans to immediately match status and allow points transfers between programs. This is a temporary move while they continue to… - 5 days ago Sep 23, 2016, 10:15am -
Now that the merger of Starwood and Marriott has been fully approved (the last hurdle was Chinese regulators), we’re already beginning to see hints of what the future of their two loyalty programs might look like. The SPG Business credit card from… - 6 days ago Sep 22, 2016, 3:57pm -
I managed to find two first class seats on a Cathay Pacific flight out of Los Angeles two weeks before departure. That’s not too hard — award space is not uncommon as long as you are flexible on your gateway airport — but usually I would h… - 6 days ago Sep 22, 2016, 1:30pm -
From the desk of the Devil’s Advocate… Yes, yes, we’re all very impressed with the increased signup bonus on Barclaycard’s Arrival+ Mastercard. If you haven’t heard (though I’m pretty sure you have), earlier this week the Arrival+ si… - 6 days ago Sep 22, 2016, 11:05am -
For a limited time, Virgin America is offering bonus Elevate points and Gold status when you transfer Membership Rewards points from American Express. I am not personally a huge fan of the Elevate program’s redemption opportunities. However, I ca… - 7 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 3:55pm -
Last month I was perusing the public records of the Port of Seattle and came across architectural drawings of the new Centurion Lounge and Delta SkyClub in Concourse A/B and also the new Alaska Board Room being planned for the North Satellite. The cu… - 8 days ago Sep 20, 2016, 1:30pm -
The Sheraton Gateway LAX may be the worst airport hotel I’ve stayed at this year. Yes, I know it has had some rave reviews. Yes, I know it’s a difficult hotel market in general; none of the hotels there are truly inspiring. But hear me out. My wi… - 8 days ago Sep 20, 2016, 11:05am -
I apologize for the very short notice, but as always the Seattle-area travel meetup will be happening on the third Tuesday of the month. (It’s always on the third Tuesday, if you want to create a recurring appointment in your calendar.) It’s a g… - 9 days ago Sep 19, 2016, 7:50pm -
The Upromise World MasterCard has a special offer right now for a $100 bonus after your first purchase on the card within 90 days of account opening.Just apply for the Upromise World MasterCard® to earn a $100 cash back bonus after your first use o… - 19 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 9:08pm -
Vaultoro is a real-time trading platform that allows you to trade Bitcoin and physical Gold at the best possible price, so that you can store your wealth in Gold and easily spend it with Bitcoin.Just sign up for a Free Vaultoro Account to instantly… - 19 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 8:52pm -
The Bitbond peer-to-peer Bitcoin lending network provides a global market for small business loans, offering borrowers affordable interest rates and lenders profitable earnings on Bitcoin loans.Check out the Bitbond Marketplace to invest your Bitcoi… - 22 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 5:31pm -
Trunk Club is a personal stylists service for women and men that helps you find the best clothes for your size, style, and preferences with no minimum purchase requirements, free shipping and free returns, and a 5-day home try-on period to decide wha… - 22 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 5:29pm -
Check out this review of the best recent promotions on Maximizing Money for a quick list of the latest deals as well as some all-time favorites on the site.Chase Bank Bonus Coupon Codes - Earn from $100 to $300 in bonus cash for opening a Chase Bank… - 2 days ago Sep 26, 2016, 10:13am -
brightpeak financial offers a $100 savings rewards program bonus to its members who open a Thrivent Federal Credit Union (TFCU) Emergency Savings Share Account and meet or surpass your savings goals.To qualify for this $100 brightpeak financial bonu… - 5 days ago Sep 23, 2016, 10:40pm -
The Mercari resale shopping app (similar to eBay) is offering new users a free $2 credit to use toward your first purchase, plus you can earn $2 for each new user that you refer.Just use the Referral Code WZBMQY when you join Mercari to get $2 in fr… - 5 days ago Sep 23, 2016, 8:17pm -
Arby's restaurants will give you a Free Roast Beef Classic with the purchase of a drink when you sign up to receive Arby's coupons with their newsletter.Just sign up for the Arby's newsletter to immediately receive a coupon for a Free Roast Beef Cla… - 5 days ago Sep 23, 2016, 8:15pm -
The Tesla Motors Referral Program provides anyone who orders a new Model S or Model X using the referral link of a current Tesla owner with a $1,000 credit toward the purchase price.Just click on this Tesla $1,000 Credit Referral Link to get a $1,00… - 5 days ago Sep 23, 2016, 6:58pm -
Alton Lane offers tailored apparel for men including suits, shirts, blazers, trousers, tuxedos, overcoats, and accessories that are carefully constructed from premium fabrics according to your exact specifications.First-time customers can get a $50… - 5 days ago Sep 23, 2016, 5:02pm -
There are so many stories of poor plane passenger behaviour, that I now filter most out. This one from Beijing takes the cake! On the morning of September 14 at around 9.30, two passengers for flight CA1519 an Air China Beijing to Shanghai service,… - 13 mins ago Sep 28, 2016, 3:28pm -
How to redeem a United Airlines travel voucher after it expires and information about the company's secret expiration grace period. - 24 mins ago Sep 28, 2016, 3:17pm -
It’s no doubt that the retailer Sears has been struggling for the past few years. In fact, they have been operating at a loss for the past 5 years. In an attempt to turn around, they launched the Shop Your Way (SYW) loyalty program, where custome… - 34 mins ago Sep 28, 2016, 3:07pm -
Air France is in the process of refreshing their longhaul fleet, including introducing some great new first & business class seats.Air France's new first class seat must be one of the coolest new products out there. The product looks so clean and st… - 35 mins ago Sep 28, 2016, 3:06pm -
Good morning everyone. Last week, I was talking to a friend about converting Virgin Atlantic miles into Hilton HHonors points (2:3 transfer ratio). If you are interested in the transfer process, here is a post I wrote about the process. My *wise*… - 1 hour ago Sep 28, 2016, 2:35pm -
Are you heading out on a road trip this fall? There is a deal available from Groupon where you can score four-pack of Instant Fuel Rewards cards good at any participating Shell station. Each card is good for $1 off per gallon of gasoline (20-gallon… - 1 hour ago Sep 28, 2016, 2:24pm -
Last January it was first announced that Qatar Airways would be buying a 9.99% stake in IAG, the parent company of British Airways and Iberia. Qatar Airways is government owned, so basically the country was buying the stake. Then a few months ago Qat… - 1 hour ago Sep 28, 2016, 2:19pm -
Last year I wrote How to Get – and Use – Airline Status Matches. Travel providers are interested in acquiring their competitors’ best customers, but elite status has a lock-in effect. Sure, you might want to defect from United to American or fr… - 2 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 2:04pm -
In recent years I’ve come to see the value of Uber. Besides finding a car with a few clicks from your mobile device, they also offer some solid promos which can further bring the costs of a ride down. Now a new feature in New York is available- U… - 2 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 1:53pm -
When Chase announced the Sapphire Reserve, I asked the question: is there a place for three premium cards to co-exist in the market? For those of us in the US, we now have 3 banks offering 3 different credit cards, all carrying a $450 annual fee. Ame… - 2 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 1:37pm -
In the past, I’ve discussed elite status, the additional perks that you get for flying an airline for a certain number of miles each year or staying a certain number of nights at a particular hotel chain. But what if you want to switch your loyalty… - 2 days ago Sep 26, 2016, 10:57pm -
With final approval having been granted, Marriott and Starwood have started the integration process. And now, you can link your accounts. Benefits Of Linking Linking your accounts will let you move points back and forth between the Marriott Rewards (… - 4 days ago Sep 25, 2016, 1:44am -
One more day before I board my petri dish with wings and head back to my primary side of the globe. Something they never say about flying: It doesn’t matter what class you are sitting in. If the flight is long enough, you will pick up somebody’s… - 6 days ago Sep 22, 2016, 7:27am -
A quick hit: Miles for Driving Miles Avis and Budget are offering some big (It’s all relative.) mileage earning opportunities for renting a car. From now until October 15, rent a car for three or more days and not only will you get a discount (up t… - 8 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 12:56am -
Hi folks, I’ll be traveling for most of the next two weeks, so posts will be infrequent. Until then, I leave you with this video of a 787 doing a near-vertical takeoff. Want to subscribe? Just enter your email in the box above (and to the right) an… - 11 days ago Sep 17, 2016, 11:41pm -
A few days ago, Carnival Corporation (the parent of the Carnival, Princess and Holland America brands, among others) announced an order for three new ships. Nothing unusual, except for the size of the ships: 180,000 tons, 5,200 passengers. Size Matte… - 12 days ago Sep 16, 2016, 3:25pm -
This is a topic that I’ve covered in the past, but it is worth repeating. There’s one overarching rule when it comes to earning points and miles: Nothing is free. Yes, you will see headlines saying things like, “How I flew First Class around th… - 13 days ago Sep 15, 2016, 4:47pm -
SPG More For You SPG has opened registration for its fourth quarterish promotion, More For You. The bonus is will give you double base points during the week and triple on weekend stays that include a Friday or Saturday night. But be sure to check ou… - 14 days ago Sep 14, 2016, 7:54pm -
Let’s take a look at some of the interesting news from around the travel industry… New Hotel Policy: BYOS (Bring Your Own Sheets) Eww. Inside Edition is not my traditional news source, but a recent video from the company was, well, gross. At a… - 15 days ago Sep 13, 2016, 3:28pm -
It’s no secret that one of my core rules around accumulating miles is to use credit card sign-up bonuses to your advantage. But that doesn’t mean that every deal is equal, and what looks like the best of deals may not be. Here’s one example. Vi… - 16 days ago Sep 12, 2016, 3:05pm -
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… - 16 mins ago Sep 28, 2016, 3:25pm -
With closing of the deal for Starwood, and the announced linking (not merger yet) of rewards programs, I'm trying to figure out how to optimize for this year and next.For the past several years I've managed to achieve Plat in SPG, and Plat in MR (an… - 59 mins ago Sep 28, 2016, 2:42pm -
Swadee ... here, according to a Khun Wilko, are some things to be aware of when visiting Thailand:· Bring a mobile (cell) phone. It should be “unlocked” - this can be done either at home or in Thailand - then buy a Thai SIM card for it on arriva… - 2 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 1:42pm -
Look at them here https://www.viamichelin.com/web/Res...uMzc2NTEwY016RXVNakU0TkE9PWNNVEl4TGpRek5EVTI=https://guide.michelin.sg/ - 2 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 1:32pm -
Today marks an exciting day for our members, and we’re thrilled for you to be among the first to hear about it here! With the Starwood and Marriott merger now officially complete, our loyalty programs still remain separate. However, starting tod… - 3 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 12:38pm -
I'll be travelling to Italy soon and I want to find the best bank to have. I have been warned not to exchange money in NYC but to do it upon arrival through an atm. I'm willing to sign up for the best bank that offers little to no fee on the followin… - 4 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 12:02pm -
MP doesn't feel complete without it so here's a guessing game with some easy rules.In a nutshell one member posts a photo of an airport and everybody else has to guess the airport name/location.Obviously the photo shall not reveal too much informat… - 4 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 11:30am -
April 2016, 2 nights /3 daysShortly after the Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin opened its doors for the first time in over fifty years in 1997 we visited it and were impressed by the grand lobby. We swore we would stay there at some stage. Our dream cam… - 5 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 10:24am -
AccorHotels lures millennials with new Jo&Joe brand launchSeeking to capture that increasingly important millennial market (and to fight the growing power of Airbnb and other home-sharing services), AccorHotels is launching a youth hostel brand cal… - 5 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 10:13am -
Flying out of AUH last week, and didn't hear any boarding call, let alone one for business/Gold members. Everyone, including economy passengers without status, just boarded together. Was in the back and pushed my way to the front, though it was a... - 7 mins ago Sep 28, 2016, 3:34pm -
Not quite sure why I got this, as I'm not a travel agent and the SuperSeller program seems to be for them only. However, my father's account (whose Etihad emails also go to my email address), apparently somehow has 2100 Superseller miles, despite... - 19 mins ago Sep 28, 2016, 3:22pm -
Is it just me or has Southwest stopped emphasizing bags fly free in its ads over the past year or so? I recall the "Bag fees don't fly with us" campaign, and I can't recall seeing anything like that recently. Could a fee for the second bag be in.… - 21 mins ago Sep 28, 2016, 3:20pm -
Was fooling around trying to figure out the cost of a one-way 1st class ticket from ATL to CEB on KE. When I put search into ITA, it came back with a rate of approximately $1200 traveling on AS and EVA. This also works RT at approximately double... - 23 mins ago Sep 28, 2016, 3:18pm -
Hi all, longtime Delta flyer here. I moved from NYC to the DC area and will be switching to UA. I've already been accepted into the status match challenge period, effective from 10/1/16 to 1/1/17. I previously booked an international flight from... - 27 mins ago Sep 28, 2016, 3:14pm -
As above, I can't seem to get a CL reallocation without a hard pull. Tried it 3 times over the phone, and even escalated all the way up. My CR is frozen, so they won't reallocate my credit. I swear this was not the case before. Is anyone seeing... - 31 mins ago Sep 28, 2016, 3:10pm -
Join me onboard Norwegian DY7084 Service from Oslo Gardermoen to Boston Logan. The Flight was operated by LN-LNF a 2.4 Year Old 787-8 Dreamliner. The Fliying time was 6 Hours and 45 Minutes. We pick up the action at Oslo Gardermoen and pass through..… - 39 mins ago Sep 28, 2016, 3:02pm -
I am looking for a tough, 15L-18L daypack, I was originally hoping to purchase the 15L GoRuck Bullet, but I am told that it has been dropped form the GoRuck line. Their 10L model is just too small for my needs. Anyone have any suggestions? This will.… - 46 mins ago Sep 28, 2016, 2:55pm -
I wonder if this is any indication on potential abysmal bookings on the new MSP-HND flight that starts the end of October. I have a flight in J booked from YYZ-ATL-NRT. The Delta rep offered me 5,000 bonus miles to re-route YYZ-MSP-HND. ... - 46 mins ago Sep 28, 2016, 2:55pm -
Hertz appears to have launched two (targeted?) promotions for their Fall Rewards program. Both offer an initial 25 points for registration. There's one for 550 bonus points for 1 rental before 11/13 - https://wwww.hertzfallrewards.com/MR1 And there's… - 6 mins ago Sep 28, 2016, 3:35pm -
What Card Wednesdays, where we try to figure out what card you should get or critique your current plans or AOR if you're doing it that way). Everything is YMMV and these are all opinions. Agree or disagree with your votes. As always read the wiki, d… - 5 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 11:02am -
I was at the Delta Sky Club @ SEA and I ordered a draft beer thinking it was free. Anyhow, the bartender told me it was $3 and I could either pay in card or SkyMiles. Now to my surprise, when I asked how many miles it costs I was told that it was onl… - 11 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 4:28am -
I realize the category bonuses and benefits are non-existent when compared to the CSR and Prestige, but the Admirals Club access for AUs is unmatched. You can add up to 11 AUs and it gives them all a full Admirals Club benefit ($5,400 annual value).… - 13 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 3:09am -
I haven't seen this card mentioned here. Does anyone have it? What are the drawbacks? http://www.reimastercard.com/credit/welcome.do?redirect=DirectTraffic&lang=en&exp= submitted by /u/aceshighsays [link] [comments] - 13 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 2:52am -
DoC is reporting rumors of a new American Express card to compete with new premium cards such as the CSR. Nothing is confirmed, but I would love to see a card that had all the benefits of the Amex Platinum (hotel elite status, purchase protections, C… - 13 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 2:34am -
Took a survey where they talked about 2x points at small business 10/15-12/31. Guess last year was a disaster without the statement credits so they are trying something. Not very exciting imo. submitted by /u/TTTTroll [link] [comments] - 18 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 10:01pm -
Chicco Keyfit Caddy Stroller Frame For $79.99 Shipped From Amazon This was selling for $99.99 yesterday and is now the lowest price ever from Amazon, it has great 4.7 star ratings. -Designed exclusively for the Chicco Keyfit Infant car seat -Audible… - 3 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 12:45pm -
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Register for the Hertz Fall Promo here and you’ll instantly be awarded with 25 points. Just register, logout, and log back in again and your point balance will be 25 points higher than it was previously. If you make a full-day paid rental of at l… - 12 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 3:22am -
Update: DEAD! Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne Miami -Valid for most dates from May 30 and later in 2017. -Enter your dates and click on “View all 9 deals from $49” -There is free cancellation until a few days prior to the stay. -The Ocean View 1 Bedr… - 13 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 2:13am -
Please note: This is a paid advertisement which is stickied as the top post, please scroll down for new posts. 3 Days only: Offer expires 9/30! Must mention DansDeals for this price. 2016 Nissan Altima S: Only $169 per month including tax! -24 or 36… - 14 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 1:53am -
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Please note: This is a paid advertisement. Twillory Non-Iron Sale The shirts normally sell for $99/shirt, but now they are 2 for $99 or 4 for $189 with free shipping and free return shipping. Order today for guaranteed delivery by the weekend in the… - 16 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 11:57pm -
–Trip Notes: Eating Our Way Through Montreal American Express is a DansDeals.com advertiser. -Earn 3 points per dollar on airfare with the AMEX Premier Rewards Gold Card or the AMEX Business Gold Rewards Card, which is offering a 50K signup bonus… - 19 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 8:41pm -
Oster Digital French Door Stainless Steel Oven For $118.94 Shipped From Amazon This is the lowest price for this product ever from Amazon, it has 4.4 star ratings. -Single door pull opens both doors with one hand ease and convenience -Digital control… - 19 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 8:30pm -
Please note: This is a paid advertisement. A One-Day Chance to Quadruple Your Support for the World’s Largest Initiative to Spread His Teachings The only organization devoted solely to spreading the Chofetz Chaim’s teachings on Ahavas Yisrael, … - 21 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 6:57pm -
Do you like food and wine travel, or even just bringing home a bottle of wine from a trip? A few weeks ago in my weekly newsletter, I recommended buying bottle protectors, which can keep your wine—and olive oil, etc.—from breaking and makin… - 2 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 2:00pm -
THE TOP 10 IN TRAVEL NEWS THIS WEEK: Bangkok Overtakes London as Most Visited International Destination in 2016 Allianz: Winter Travel to Florida Down 15% Amid Zika Fears World’s Shortest International Flight (ACH-FDH) Will Be Only 8 Minutes Cuba w… - 5 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 11:00am -
This week’s travel contests include: Win a trip for two to Munich Win a $101,000 prize including cash, a tiny house and more Win an inspirational trip to Paris Win free airline vouchers Win a four-night all-inclusive getaway for two to Mexico Win a… - 5 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 11:00am -
Last month I wrote a post about the bag that I use when I check luggage. It’s rare that I check a bag, but now that my wife just gave birth to a beautiful boy named Jack “Jet,” it might be my new reality. At least that’s what my friends who… - 18 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 9:33pm -
I’ve never gone to the annual Burning Man festival that takes place in the Black Rock Desert in Nevada each September. The images I’ve seen from it are incredible and this is the first time I’ve seen drone footage, which makes it even cooler. T… - 20 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 7:30pm -
If you’re interested in going on a cruise, I highly recommend that you book through a travel agent that specializes in cruises—especially first-timers, since agents usually know the ins and outs of the different ships and can potentially get yo… - 21 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 6:30pm -
One of the biggest scams in the hotel industry is that hotel marketers hire professional photographers to make their properties look a lot nicer than they really are. Especially the pool area, right? I’m sure it’s happened to you too…you arriv… - 22 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 6:00pm -
These days, there are so many choices when looking for a place to stay whether – it’s for business or leisure. Travelers can do anything from renting a house to staying in a luxury hotel. And if you’re looking for something in between and affor… - 23 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 4:48pm -
If you don’t want to be disturbed by the flight attendants when you’re sleeping on a plane, wear your seatbelt over your blanket or your outer garment of clothing. This way, they don’t have to wake you when they do their safety checks, which th… - 24 hours ago Sep 27, 2016, 4:00pm -
We finally got to linking Marriott SPG accounts, show you how to order beer in other countries, report on a rumor about Amex coming back from the dead, look at awesome Earth pictures from space, learn of a baby with three parents, laugh at the sorry… - 5 hours ago Sep 28, 2016, 10:30am -
We show you ways to get Marriott Platinum status, get ready for Uber gift cards, learn of West Elm getting into the hotel business, tell you what to do not go get screwed over, read a fascinating story of a dude who hacked a TV game show decades ago,… - 1 day ago Sep 27, 2016, 10:30am -
We have another post about the Sapphire Reserve success, a list of crap financial products, another list of best resorts, bring you breathtaking weather photos, go in the past to look at how some great cities looked back then, get to South America fo… - 2 days ago Sep 26, 2016, 10:30am -
We bring you an interesting blog post about how to never retire, more nasty Wells Fargo crap, best article of the week about our online distraction madness, Zach interviews Hillary and nothing more, that’s it! TBB Blog Mission: To Entertain. Educat… - 3 days ago Sep 25, 2016, 10:30am -
We report sings of life with a short hello from FinCon16 conference in San Diego and the Marriott SPG merger news you should know & that’s it! TBB Blog Mission: To Entertain. Educate. Inspire. In That Order! This site is AD-FREE! You can support it… - 4 days ago Sep 24, 2016, 10:30am -
I do this post once a month. Some bloggers do it at the first of each month and then continue to bombard readers with endless blog posts that are just credit card sale pumps. So, before you attack me for being a sleazy pumper, can we come to an under… - 5 days ago Sep 23, 2016, 10:30am -
An introductory post by former newbie Wei, how he started in the hobby, his successes and mistakes & how cool it is to travel for free! I introduced Wei to our hobby only after I made sure he can handle it! And I am proud to say he has come a very lo… - 6 days ago Sep 22, 2016, 10:30am -
We bring you First Class awards to New Zealand, beware Marriott Rewards ,visit Chernobyl & Cocos Islands in the middle of nowhere, notice some funky United award pricing, a giant douche bag in China gets his dog 7 iPhones, visit remote Yemen mountain… - 7 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 10:30am -
We bring you more ways to get to South America and specifically Colombia with miles, the evolution of the Hyatt Credit Card, we travel to Denali & Slovakia & FinCon16, learn how to use Qantas miles in the Pacific, we learn about the greatest bubble i… - 8 days ago Sep 20, 2016, 10:30am -
We show you how to fly to South America with points, get you free IHG Rewards points, fly on the best Embraer private jet, how to form a business in Michigan, how flight attendants hate flying to India, two incredible stories how a Russian pilot de… - 9 days ago Sep 19, 2016, 10:30am -
