Today I want to share a story from TPG reader Juan, who got a good price on a Delta partner award. Here’s what he had to say: My wife and I have been planning a trip to Argentina, and looking at non-stop flights from Atlanta to Buenos Aires on D… - 52 mins ago Aug 17, 2018, 11:00am -
You could say I was born to fly. My mother worked for Pan Am for almost 35 years, including a stint as a flight attendant, and my father was a member of a flying club as a child and a member of the Yugoslav air force as an adult, before he settled in… - 2 hours ago Aug 17, 2018, 10:00am -
July was Boeing’s worst month for deliveries since January 2012. In total, Boeing said earlier this week it delivered just 39 commercial jets in July, which was down from 82 in June. The numbers were especially bad for the 737: Boeing that it del… - 14 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 10:00pm -
If your version of a post-retirement (or post-apocalyptic) getaway plan involves buying property in New Zealand, it might be time to go back to the drawing board. On Wednesday, New Zealand’s government passed a law, called the Overseas Investment A… - 14 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 9:30pm -
A lawsuit by a passenger against American Airlines points to questions on how airline and airport employees treat passengers, and what repercussions they face when they engage in unwarranted, wrongful behavior. Debbie Cardarelli is suing American Ai… - 15 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 9:00pm -
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. We… - 15 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 8:45pm -
As of Thursday, the flag carrier of France has a new, non-French CEO – a situation French trade unions find “inconceivable.” The Air France board of directors appointed Canadian Benjamin Smith, the current COO of Air Canada, as the beleaguered… - 15 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 8:30pm -
For having the word “America” in its name, American Samoa is pretty far removed from the US. A jewel of the South Pacific, American Samoa is an unincorporated territory of the United States, and it’s home to one of the least visited national pa… - 16 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 8:00pm -
On Wednesday, Google launched its Google One cloud storage plans to users across the the US. Google One is really just a rebranding of Google Drive but with some new features and payment plans, including a nugget that may help travelers save on thei… - 16 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 7:30pm -
For the next Award Redemption of the Week, I want to share a story from TPG reader Sven, who redeemed AAdvantage miles to visit South America: My girlfriend and I are recent college graduates living in Austin, which is a city that rarely sees any i… - 17 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 7:00pm -
If you have never flown Southwest before and you travel with your family, here are a few reasons to give the airline a second look: - 3 days ago Aug 14, 2018, 6:00pm -
These are just some of the ways you can utilize Hawaiian miles to get to Hawaii and beyond, but there are myriad other options. - 14 days ago Aug 3, 2018, 6:00pm -
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 Richest Frequent Flyer and New Google Hotel Discounts... - 12 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 11:34pm -
Qatar's old 777s don't have QSuites - the world's best business class - but offer fully flat 2-2-2 business class (which is still good especially for couples, with great food and service). Availability is especially good on flights that offer one of… - 15 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 9:04pm -
The father of the White House Press Secretary flew American Airlines last night though, on American's Los Angeles to Nashville redeye. On arrival though passengers weren't allowed to enter the terminal.As a regular Delta flyer Huckabee didn't reali… - 17 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 6:34pm -
Hong Kong Airlines has one of the most amazing business class fares I've seen in a long time. You can fly to Asia for less than $600 roundtrip. That's a good price for coach and this is for business.In fact you can fly Los Angeles - Shanghai betwe… - 19 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 4:34pm -
I visited United's new Polaris business class lounge in Chicago 18 months ago. At the time I thought it was the best business class lounge in the United States (and I really enjoy the outdoor deck of the Star Alliance lounge at LAX).Over the past th… - 20 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 3:58pm -
Co-brand American Express cards have all been credit cards, not charge cards. Here are images of the Delta charge card and business charge card.More products are better, and these likely are 'separate' cards from the existing Delta products so cust… - 22 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 2:04pm -
Just like they've carved out the small business segment in a deal that lets Marriott issue cards with them as well as with Chase, they've got a similar play with Amazon cards. American Express is going to be issuing Amazon small business cards and i… - 24 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 12:04pm -
Developing. Washington's National airport (DCA) is currently without power.Continue reading It’s Lights Out at Washington National Airport... - 1 day ago Aug 16, 2018, 1:53am -
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 Free AARP Membership and United’s Michelin Stars... - 1 day ago Aug 16, 2018, 12:04am -
While both Etihad and Jet Airways would retain stakes in the program after a deal with Blackstone it's not clear the relative shares each party would give up. For Etihad even a partial sale would them out of their worldwide expansion, which they've… - 2 days ago Aug 15, 2018, 10:04pm -
Marriott's new loyalty program kicks in tomorrow (August 18), and I finally pulled the trigger on two Travel Packages, and redeemed 810,000 points.I won't go over all the background, though if you have no clue what I'm talking about, check out my pr… - 44 mins ago Aug 17, 2018, 11:08am -
At the moment we're seeing several increased welcome bonuses from American Express, in particular on some of their small business cards. In this post I wanted to talk about the offers, the general advantages of applying for Amex business cards, and h… - 10 hours ago Aug 17, 2018, 1:40am -
I had the chance to spend most of the day Tuesday at United's Houston Polaris Lounge, prior to flying Lufthansa's A380 first class to Frankfurt. This is United's fourth Polaris Lounge, after the ones in Chicago, San Francisco, and Newark.United has… - 14 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 10:03pm -
While the major European carriers have generally been doing pretty well the past few years, Air France has been the exception. I can't think of an airline that has had more labor problems than Air France, to the point that these strikes have cost the… - 16 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 8:19pm -
TSA Pre-Check is one of the innovations that has made the air travel experience in the US a bit more pleasant. Those eligible for Pre-Check enjoy expedited security screening, where they don't have to take off their shoes, or take their liquids out o… - 17 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 7:03pm -
When it comes to SkyTeam awards, Korean Air SkyPass has been a go-to Ultimate Rewards partner thanks to solid availability on its own flights plus competitive partner award rates. Sure, you'll find exceptions and you'll be on the hook for surcharges… - 18 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 5:33pm -
Africa is full of interesting airline stories. Ben recently wrote about the comical situation of Air Zimbabwe and their missing 777, as well as the promising progress RwandAir has made in acquiring an A330neo to start flights to New York.Last month… - 20 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 4:03pm -
This is an amazing deal that won't last. Hong Kong Airlines has sub-$600 roundtrip business class tickets from Los Angeles to both Shanghai and Bangkok. You can pull up these fares on Google Flights, and then book either via Expedia or via Hong Kong… - 21 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 3:07pm -
For the return portion of our trip we were flying from Milan to Dubai to Los Angeles, and had a roughly 11 hour layover in Dubai, as we landed at 10:10PM and were departing at 8:55AM.On the outbound I reviewed the Emirates Dubai Connect service, whe… - 21 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 3:03pm -
For the past few months the $95 annual fee British Airways Visa Signature® Card has been offering an increased welcome bonus of up to 100,000 Avios, which a lot of people should be eligible for.I haven't written about this card in quite a while,… - 22 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 2:00pm -
In this article I show you exactly how to find and book the cheapest business class awards to Europe and without the usual fuel-surcharges. Despite what you might expect, the real secret to finding cheap business class awards to Europe is actually al… - 1 hour ago Aug 17, 2018, 10:39am -
Transfers of points from one loyalty hotel or airline loyalty program to another are usually a bad deal — indeed what makes SPG points or Marriott Travel Packages standout values is the fact that they are the exception rather than the rule. One fur… - 12 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 11:31pm -
We recently reported that Rocketmiles would soon be offering the ability to earn American Express Membership Rewards points with hotel bookings. That feature is now live — and I am impressed with my first couple of searches. There are good deals… - 14 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 10:06pm -
Dosh has sent out an email for what I assume is a targeted promotion to earn 20% cash back at Sam’s Club through Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 up to a max of $15 cash back. That’s an awesome offer whether you’re just doing some regular shop… - 15 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 9:00pm -
As Nick reported a few hours ago, Starwood Lurker IV, via Flyertalk, revealed new information about Marriott Travel Packages: Travel packages set to expire during the booking blackout period (you can not book unattached old Travel Packages certificat… - 19 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 4:31pm -
For those based on the west coast looking to visit China, there are some incredible fares available right now on Hong Kong Airlines: From $561 round trip in business class from Los Angeles to Shanghai, including A350 service between LA and Hong Ko… - 20 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 3:45pm -
Yesterday, reader Blue pointed us to the fact that the Starwood Lurker on Flyertalk has added some clarifications around how existing Marriott Travel Package certificates will be affected by this weekend’s merger. In a move I don’t find terribly… - 22 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 2:04pm -
Whoever said you can’t have your cake and eat it too never tried to stack a 4th Night Free with a best rate guarantee — or at the very least, they didn’t do it at an all-inclusive where you can have as much cake as you want. Hyatt wanted $1,411… - 1 day ago Aug 16, 2018, 11:07am -
Have you ever rented a car and hopped on a toll road only to realize after it was too late that muscle memory put you in the E-ZPass lane – even though your rental car doesn’t have an EZ Pass? That recently happened to me. Except I wasn’t drivi… - 1 day ago Aug 16, 2018, 12:22am -
Southwest recently came out with a targeted promotion that is pretty awesome. I didn’t have this promotion in my account and I initially figured that it was likely highly targeted. However, a few days ago I checked my wife’s account and she is t… - 2 days ago Aug 15, 2018, 8:44pm -
A good sale to the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. Here are some practical travel tips to Costa Rica. Costa Rica 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 a… - 17 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 6:30pm -
A good sale to Prague ITA will price this at $509, using those dates on Lufthansa should reprice to $491. JFK is $8 more. Here are some practical travel tips to Prague, Czech Republic and Czech Republic. Sample Travel Date: Sample from Newark Novembe… - 18 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 5:55pm -
A good sale to San Juan. Seeing the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma and Maria is heartbreaking. Go support their recovery. Here are some practical travel tips to Puerto Rico, and some practical travel tips to Culebra Island, Puerto Rico. Puerto… - 19 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 5:10pm -
A good sale for a last minute trip to the beach town of Puerto Plata. The $420 fare is the regular fare which allows for normal size carry-on and personal item in addition to advanced seat assignment. United also have a $370 fare but that is a Basic… - 19 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 5:05pm -
A good sale for nonstop service to/from Orlando. United also has a $186 fare however it is a Basic Economy fare. United’s Basic Economy fares do not allow for any advanced seat assignment. Rather, your seat assignment will be randomly assigned duri… - 19 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 5:00pm -
A good sale to Aguadilla. Seeing the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma and Maria is heartbreaking. Go support their recovery. Puerto Rico is one of the regions with active cases of Zika virus transmission. Please read up on it at the Center for Di… - 19 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 4:55pm -
A good sale to Amsterdam. Sample Travel Date: October 17th – 24th 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: V… - 19 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 4:25pm -
A good sale to Rome American and its partners (British Airways / Finnair / Iberia) have a similarly priced fare, but it is a Basic Economy fare. These Basic Economy / Economy Light fares DO NOT: Allow for advance seat assignment Include checked bags… - 20 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 3:55pm -
A good sale to Dublin. The $500 fare includes advance seat assignment, normal size carry-on and one checked bag. Delta / Air France / KLM Royal Dutch also a $430 fare, but it is a Basic Economy fare with restrictions. Delta / Air France / KLM Royal D… - 20 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 3:25pm -
A good sale to Aguadilla. Seeing the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma and Maria is heartbreaking. Go support their recovery. Puerto Rico is one of the regions with active cases of Zika virus transmission. Please read up on it at the Center for Di… - 21 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 2:55pm -
Back in November, 2015, Barclaycard devalued their Arrival Plus card in two ways:they lowered the rebate on points redeemed for travel statement credits from 10% to 5%;and they raised the minimum travel statement credit redemption amount from $25 to… - 8 days ago Aug 9, 2018, 9:59am -
All the way back in November, 2016, I took advantage of an Atlantic City Borgata promotion for free slot play and made a few hundred dollars during a weekend trip to Philadelphia.Last night I saw over at Frequent Miler two more potentially lucrative… - 11 days ago Aug 6, 2018, 3:25pm -
I started this blog (and wrote my always-soon-to-be-bestselling e-book) because I was frustrated at the state of the travel hacking blogosphere. A tiny amount of actual information trickled out over and over again, mixed in with enthusiastic praise f… - 15 days ago Aug 2, 2018, 9:59am -
I'd like to briefly enter five pieces of evidence into the record.On April 2, 2018, Ben Schlappig wrote for the first time about about Hyatt's "Hyatt Prive" travel agent partnership. He wrote:… - 22 days ago Jul 26, 2018, 1:34am -
There is a mistake I consistently make in my travel hacking practice: I compare every travel purchase I make to its lowest-cost alternative in isolation. For example, take an airport like LAX with nearby properties in multiple hotel chains. Glancing… - 31 days ago Jul 17, 2018, 4:36pm -
I first visited the Czech Republic for a semester in the spring of 2006, and I've returned frequently ever since then, completing my English-language teaching certificate, enrolling in three summers of Czech language study, and vacationing there whe… - 36 days ago Jul 12, 2018, 9:59am -
Having concluded the first part of this trip, and safely ensconced in the Executive Lounge at the Hilton Prague Old Town, I thought I'd share some reflections on the Karlovy Vary and the 53rd Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.Getting to Karlov… - 42 days ago Jul 6, 2018, 5:56pm -
I've heard that our top scientists, in their wisdom, have determined that people enjoy the anticipation of a holiday even more than they enjoy the holiday itself. I'm no scientist, so I'm prepared to believe that they've crunched the numbers accurat… - 46 days ago Jul 2, 2018, 9:59am -
I saw Spencer Howard post on Twitter a seemingly-official (or at least well-spoofed) document listing the new prices of Marriott Hotel + Air packages when the combined Marriott, Starwood, and Ritz-Carlton program goes into effect on August 1.Let's ta… - 49 days ago Jun 29, 2018, 4:18pm -
The other day I was looking at hotels for an upcoming weekend trip with flexible dates. I settled on a convenient Hilton property, and was immediately annoyed that I only really needed 4 nights, even though the fifth award night would be free. I vent… - 50 days ago Jun 28, 2018, 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 -
Ultimate Rewards, the rewards currency of various Chase credit cards, transfer to nine airline loyalty programs… Aer Lingus British Airways Iberia Korean Air Singapore Airlines Southwest Airlines United Airlines Virgin Atlantic Flying Blue (Air Fra… - 12 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 11:35pm -
August 18–the day Starwood Preferred Guest and Marriott Rewards are merging into one unified loyalty program–is Saturday. Below is a checklist of things to make sure you’ve done before then, as well as some things you should wait to do on merge… - 18 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 5:48pm -
If you’re just starting to collect miles and points, possibly the single best piece of advice is to sign up for five Chase cards before moving on to any other bank’s rewards cards. This post is going to talk about which five cards you should choo… - 2 days ago Aug 15, 2018, 10:14pm -
**Update: A document containing the apparent terms and conditions of the new merged loyalty program was leaked over the weekend, and in it says that members will not be able to book pre-merger SPG hotels via Points Advance. If the document turns out… - 3 days ago Aug 14, 2018, 8:26am -
Updated 8/14 to reflect retirement of an old Chase card, updated packages on existing cards, and some 5/24 news. The general rule of thumb concerning Chase cards is that you won’t be approved for them once you’ve opened five credit cards from ANY… - 3 days ago Aug 14, 2018, 8:19am -
Until September 19, 2018, the Gold Delta Card is offering 60,000 bonus Delta miles for spending $3,000 in the first four months of holding the card. The Gold Delta Business Card comes with the exact same offer. Also until September 19, 2018, the Pla… - 6 days ago Aug 11, 2018, 3:35am -
Flying Blue’s latest Promo Awards, stacked with the current 30% Citi ThankYou Point to Flying Blue transfer bonus, can get you from the US to Europe this October or November for as little as 16k ThankYou points roundtrip. ThankYou points must be t… - 7 days ago Aug 10, 2018, 5:25pm -
Southwest held a meeting in Honolulu yesterday that revealed approximate dates Southwest flights will go on sale and commence service. We also learned that Southwest will keep its awesome two free checked bags/free flight change policies for flights… - 8 days ago Aug 9, 2018, 8:04pm -
Aer Lingus was just added as a 1:1 transfer partner for American Express Membership Rewards. Those with Membership Reward points should be able to initiate transfers at some point later in August. Complete List of Membership Reward Partners Membershi… - 10 days ago Aug 7, 2018, 8:48pm -
Reminder: The 100k sign-up bonus offer for the Amex Business Platinum ends tomorrow. Through August 8, 2018, the American Express Business Platinum Card is offering 100,000 total bonus Membership Rewards after spending $25,000 in the first three mo… - 10 days ago Aug 7, 2018, 6:47pm -
Founded in 1972 and based out of a private terminal at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, the highly secretive airline's job posting might sound like something out of a science fiction novel or movie, but it is entirely real. - 3 hours ago Aug 17, 2018, 9:00am -
Get ready to spend the next three minutes watching these All Nippon Airways baggage handlers removing luggage from a plane. There's nothing quite as captivating as seeing luggage--which usually only gets caught on film when it's being hurled down a s… - 3 hours ago Aug 17, 2018, 9:00am -
Do you remember the first time you visited an airport lounge? Funny guy KevOnStage recently recorded his first experience in a lounge, saying "Yesterday I gained access to the Sky Club. This is my story." And, from his first cool sip of lounge water… - 3 hours ago Aug 17, 2018, 9:00am -
It’s been more than a year since Alaska Airlines announced partnership with Finnair, but it hadn’t been possible to redeem Mileage Plan miles on Finnair-operated flights…until now. - 13 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 11:00pm -
Have you ever been stuck on an airplane that felt too hot or too cold? You're not alone if the temperature on a flight has ever left you feeling uncomfortable. The temperature inside an airplane's cabin can pose health and safety risks to passengers. - 14 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 9:30pm -
Mark and Amy Booth have voiced their concern regarding Spirit Airlines' policy on unaccompanied minors after their 13-year-old daughter was harassed by a male passenger on a flight from Boston to Florida. In a written statement, the carrier has defen… - 16 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 8:00pm -
Technically, you could show up 24 hours before your flight and chill in the lounge? I guess you could do that. The staff might look at you a little weird, but to each his own. - 18 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 6:00pm -
Athens, Greece, and Milan just got a whole lot closer for those looking to fly there for less. Emirates is running a buy one-get one sale on is Fifth Freedom routes from the Big Apple. You can get two round-trip tickets at the following prices: - 18 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 5:31pm -
In a recent forum thread, in which FlyerTalker Mikey Mike Mike shared some fairly common complaints with his World Traveller Plus experience, British Airways Moderator corporate-wage-slave let us know that changes are indeed coming to World Traveller… - 21 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 2:49pm -
Increased scrutiny over privacy concerns have led to tech companies promising more transparency and control to their users regarding the collection, storage, and usage of their data. But a new report from the Associate Press reveals that Google is tr… - 1 day ago Aug 16, 2018, 9:00am -
Which airline has the best award availability? This pos […]The post Comparing Online Award Availability (for AA, UA & DL) appeared first on Travel is Free. - 2 days ago Aug 15, 2018, 9:30pm -
The problem with [AirFrance] FlyingBlue’s replace […]The post FlyingBlue Miles Award Map appeared first on Travel is Free. - 4 days ago Aug 13, 2018, 4:34am -
Updated: Aug 11, 2018 Here is the updated Hyatt GoldPas […]The post Complete Map of Hyatt Hotels appeared first on Travel is Free. - 5 days ago Aug 12, 2018, 12:49am -
Putting tourist info from places like the WorldBank and […]The post The Most & Least Touristy Countries [Infographic, Maps & List] appeared first on Travel is Free. - 8 days ago Aug 9, 2018, 11:16pm -
Offer details Double Rewards Points for stays at Best Western Hotels in Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand, or Vietnam;. Full details, online registration and booking. (Registration is required) Until Oct 31, 1… - 23 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 1:13pm -
Offer detailsReceive a US$50 Hotel Gift Card to use via Hertz Plus Hotels at over 400,000 hotels worldwide when you rent an intermediate car or larger for 3+ days with Hertz in the United States. Full details & online booking - 2 days ago Aug 15, 2018, 2:00pm -
Another friendly reminder about The Hilton Summer Sale! Don't Miss Out On Savings Of Up To 25% On Selected Hotels in Europe, Middle East & Africa. #ad #sponsoredMake your summer one to remember with the Hilton Sale. Save up to 25% off breaks ac… - 2 days ago Aug 15, 2018, 1:19pm -
The Highlight:Le Club AccorHotelsEarn up to 4x Le Club AccorHotels Points for stays at participating Accor Hotels in France. Full Details and online booking Book by Aug 31, 18 for stays until Dec 31, 19 - multiply by 2 their Rewards points… - 3 days ago Aug 14, 2018, 8:35pm -
The Highlight:British Airways Executive ClubReceive a Free First Class Seat Upgrade when you book an eligible published semi-flexible R, D or C class, or a fully flexible J class Club World return ticket departing the U.K. Full detailsFor re… - 9 days ago Aug 8, 2018, 12:42pm -
A very generous offer for Hilton stays is out now where you can earn 2,500 Miles & More for every Hilton stay until the end of October. The great thing about this offer is that you can still earn Hilton Honors points on all those stays which means yo… - 10 days ago Aug 7, 2018, 1:07pm -
Hilton Honors has decided to provide a small extension to their global double points promotion. Originally advertised as ending on August 31 the promotion has now been extended to September 9.Offer details:Earn Double Points on all Hilton family of h… - 11 days ago Aug 6, 2018, 2:27pm -
Offer detailsEarn up to 85,000 Bonus AAdvantage Miles and save 10% when you buy or gift American AAdvantage Miles. Full details. Until Aug 31, 18Find many more American AAdvantage bonus miles offers here. - 14 days ago Aug 3, 2018, 1:26pm -
The Highlight:Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerEarn up to 4x KrisFlyer Miles when you rent with Hertz Worldwide for three or more days. Full details & online booking Book by Sep 30 for rentals until Oct 31, 18Rentals in USA, CANADA, EUROPE*, AUSTRALIA and… - 15 days ago Aug 2, 2018, 1:31pm -
The newest set of Air France KLM's Promo Rewards have been released with some much better deals this time. We have provided lots of coverage on the Promo Rewards before but a quick reminder of what they are. They are discounts on award tickets fo… - 15 days ago Aug 2, 2018, 12:56pm -
Welcome to the next installment of our Reader Success Series where Million Mile Secrets Readers share how they booked a trip with miles & points to get Big Travel with Small Money! This interview has been edited for content and clarity. Anth… - 2 hours ago Aug 17, 2018, 10:00am -
This is our permanent page for American Airlines reduced mileage awards. So you can bookmark it as it will be updated each month. And to get more discount travel tips & tricks subscribe to our newsletter! You already know you can save TONS with… - 14 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 10:00pm -
TSA PreCheck is a great way to save time at the airport. At many US airports, folks eligible for TSA PreCheck get expedited security screening and don’t have to take off their shoes or remove laptops from their bag. It’s much less hassle! An… - 15 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 9:00pm -
Hey, Million Mile Secrets, pipe down with all the Marriott Hotel + Air Package updates! The distinguished Starwood Lurker, a historically reliable (for the most part) user on FlyerTalk, has released more information about what awaits us in the coming… - 17 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 7:00pm -
This is our permanent page for airfare sales to Hawaii. So you can bookmark it as it will be updated regularly. And to stay on top of every other deal, subscribe to our newsletter. Right now there are cheap flights popping up to all 4 major Haw… - 19 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 5:00pm -
Update: Unfortunately, this deal appears to be dead. If you’re only seeing this now, remember that in the future when we see deals like this one we’ll always post to Facebook and Twitter right away. Happy travels if you were able to get in… - 20 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 4:19pm -
The unofficial end of summer is near. Where did the time go?! Hopefully, you’ve been able to enjoy quality time off and a vacation or two! We’ve shared some recent trip reviews from the Million Mile Secrets team, including Meghan’s weeken… - 22 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 2:00pm -
Lots of credit cards come with bonus categories that give you extra points for spending money in certain ways. But not all cards let you CHOOSE which type of spending you’re rewarded for! That’s where the U.S. Bank Business Edge™ Select Rewa… - 1 day ago Aug 16, 2018, 10:00am -
American Airlines is in the process of adding the ability to book award tickets with 4 more partners online. That means it will, in theory, be easier to use your American Airlines miles! But anytime something becomes easier more folks will take adv… - 2 days ago Aug 15, 2018, 10:00pm -
Folks! Here’s a way to automate a chunk of your miles & points vacation planning. One of the biggest parts of this hobby is booking FREE hotel stays. You can do that by either signing-up for a hotel credit card or transferring points to hotel… - 2 days ago Aug 15, 2018, 9:00pm -
Updated: 8/14/2018 | August 14th, 2018 Everybody loves a good festival. They are a chance to let loose, have fun, and indulge in something crazy. And the only thing more crazy than a giant festival? A giant food fight. And there’s nothing better th… - 3 days ago Aug 14, 2018, 1:00pm -
In this month's travel tech guest post, Dave Dean from Too Many Adaptors weighs in on the best travel apps of the year. What apps should you be using? Are there some you should definitely be avoiding? Our tech expert has you covered!The post The Bes… - 4 days ago Aug 13, 2018, 4:25pm -
Updated: 8/9/2018 | August 9th, 2018 Paris: the city that takes too many lifetimes to see. I’ve spent weeks and weeks in Paris, and I’ve barely scratched its surface. Just when you think you’ve seen everything, you find new attractions, new caf… - 8 days ago Aug 9, 2018, 1:00pm -
TravelCon is a travel media conference that is less about “getting free trips to travel the world” and more about quality writing, branding, entrepreneurship, SEO, marketing, video production, and product creation — the things that help create… - 9 days ago Aug 8, 2018, 1:00pm -
Updated: 8/7/2018 | August 7th, 2018 Prague is a destination that always seems to be in vogue. It’s been on the tourist map for decades, and the crowds show no signs of abating, especially as it becomes a center for digital nomads and tech workers.… - 10 days ago Aug 7, 2018, 1:00pm -
Azerbaijan matched my expectations: While Baku is a modern city with a recently built subway, fast Wi-Fi, and tons of Parisian-style and futuristic buildings, the rest of the country was mostly rural and beautiful. Here's how to spend two weeks in Az… - 11 days ago Aug 6, 2018, 1:00pm -
People want to know how I am able to travel so long. Did I win the lottery? But there is no real secret. The way to make your money last is to be smart and realistic about your budget, and to do your research. Here are 5 steps you can follow to make… - 12 days ago Aug 5, 2018, 3:58pm -
Singapore is often described as a three-day city, as most people hit the few main sites and think there isn't anything else to see. While the city didn’t scream exciting, crazy, or action-packed to me, you could easily spend a week in Singapore and… - 13 days ago Aug 4, 2018, 1:00pm -
Updated: 8/3/2018 | August 3rd, 2018 Chaos. Crowds. Delicious food. Cheap clothes. Wild nightlife. Bangkok has it all. The city was founded after the fall of Ayutthaya in 1767. The new king, Taksin, established a capital in an area that was then call… - 14 days ago Aug 3, 2018, 10:05pm -
Just updated on: 08/02/2018 | August 2nd, 2018 I’ve been staying in hostels in Europe for over twelve years. I’ve probably stayed at close to a thousand by now. Some were wonderful; others I couldn’t leave quick enough. Some have stood the test… - 15 days ago Aug 2, 2018, 1:00pm -
I haven’t written a post in FOREVER here, but I think this last trip calls for it. Long story short, some medical issues during our Philippines trip forced us to cancel and rebook our flight home within a day’s notice and I’m glad that my stock… - 22 days ago Jul 26, 2018, 1:00pm -
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… - 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 month, there was an article on Bloomberg about how the Chase Sapphire Reserve card reduced Chase’s profit by almost $300 million dollars due to the lucrative signup bonus and features on the card. While the figure seems high at first glance, i… - Jan 19, 2017, 12:30pm -
At the very end of last year, IHG announced that on January 15th there would be a rather large change in award prices for many IHG hotels. In total, there are 649 hotels changing the cost of a free award night with the majority of them (488) going up… - Jan 14, 2017, 1:01pm -
Update #3: Dead for good! Update #2: Alive again! Here are two working links – link #1 and link #2. Update: Dead! This card doesn’t get much attention in the points/miles world due to a poor rewards program but it appears that Chase shortly may … - Jan 12, 2017, 12:30pm -
Below I’ve copied several headlines from bloggers in the points/miles blogosphere regarding the Chase Sapphire Reserve. These were all posted this week though I expect similar, additional posts today as well. Without any other background and simply… - Jan 11, 2017, 12:29pm -
One of my first posts of 2017 recommended that anyone who generally buys airline gift cards to take advantage of the annual airline credit on the American Express Platinum ($200) or Premier Rewards Gold ($100) cards should do so now, rather than taki… - Jan 6, 2017, 12:38pm -
If you’re a FlexPerks cardholder, take a quick peek at your offers page to see what new promos have popped up. Readers are seeing different stuff in there lately (worth anywhere from 500 to 2,500 points). Shouldn’t take more than a minute to chec… - 3 hours ago Aug 17, 2018, 8:31am -
Dear British Airways: You were fine for approximately 98 seconds, but your website is in full-on garbage mode again. Why are you this way? I believed all of my readers who reached out lately, but just experienced this debacle for myself. And, man, it… - 1 day ago Aug 16, 2018, 7:24am -
Lately, I’m hearing from readers every few days about strong redemption options for their SkyDongs. What used to be an oxymoron is suddenly (and strangely) becoming a habit. Probably the best use yet is 22,000 miles for a round-trip to Europe. A co… - 2 days ago Aug 15, 2018, 8:15am -
As much as I try to avoid posting contests, I couldn’t resist this one. Totally my style of thing (creative, talking about an all-time favorite memory, artsy, etc). Ok, fine…my style is a little “girly.” I’m a total man in other ways…and… - 3 days ago Aug 14, 2018, 8:43am -
If I were a rapper, I’d start a song with… “I’m takin’ chumps to school like Mr. T pities the fool.” (The only thing I’m actually taking to school right now is a chicken caesar salad) Well, it’s suddenly very clear that I should never… - 4 days ago Aug 13, 2018, 8:35am -
Without getting emotional (there will be time for that), I should mention a certain logistical fact… We’re getting down to the last few months. So, if there are any posts you’d like to see me write…please let me know soon. In short: last call… - 7 days ago Aug 10, 2018, 8:18am -
Thumbs Up: For those still using Rocketmiles, you now have the option of earning American Express Membership Rewards points there. Not for everyone, but it will come in handy for some of you. Thumbs Down: After a glorious 3 weeks of improved suckage,… - 8 days ago Aug 9, 2018, 8:06am -
The following events will happen every week (most likely for the rest of my life): Someone will warn me not to touch a hot dish…within 30 seconds, I’ll be icing my finger. I’ll ask a Target employee for help…before realizing it’s a customer… - 9 days ago Aug 8, 2018, 7:52am -
Round-trip flights required to earn Frontier status? Two. People who ever asked, “Hey MileNerd, how do I get Frontier status?” Zero. The promo details are here and their latest sale is here. - 10 days ago Aug 7, 2018, 7:14am -
It’s hard dedicating posts to Hilton. Takes a lot out of me. I start getting dizzy and my left eyelid begins to twitch uncontrollably. Next thing I know, I’m wandering aimlessly into traffic and chanting with a mysterious Jamaican accent. Oh well… - 11 days ago Aug 6, 2018, 8:42am -
The Offer Direct Link to offer (our affiliate link) Raise is offering 4% off site-wide with promo code SPECIAL Limit $10 discount Deal is not yet being advertised, but working with promo code at checkout. The Fine Print One use per household Valid t… - 8 hours ago Aug 17, 2018, 3:38am -
T-Mobile teams up with Pandora to offer T-Mobile customers a free Pandora Plus subscription for a year which is regularly $4.99 per month. Offer will be available for T-Mobile customers on Tuesday, August 28th, as part of the T-Mobile Tuesday progr… - 10 hours ago Aug 17, 2018, 2:08am -
Update 08/16/18: You can now get $10 when you refer a friend, your friend also gets $10 (normally it’s $5). This is available to people moving from a competing service such as MoviePass or AMC A-List. Hat tip to Forbes via MtM. Update 07/30/18: The… - 12 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 11:27pm -
Small update: The American Express branding is the old design. In addition it looks like these were added/updated on June 9, 2017. Obviously still possible that American Express plan to add Delta charge cards at some stage, but seems unlikely to be… - 13 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 10:40pm -
American Express is offering some SPG personal cardholders spending bonuses. Register by October 31st and then receive 6,000 bonus points after $2,000 in spend and a further 4,000 bonus points after an additional $1,000 in spend. Spend must be comple… - 14 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 9:50pm -
The Motley Fool has various portal offers for those signing up for a subscription. There seem to be three different things you can signup for to trigger the portal rewards, including a $19 monthly subscription.The following portal offers can be earn… - 15 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 8:28pm -
Dosh is sending out an offer for Sam's Club:Spend at Sam's Club with a linked card and get 20% back in your Dosh account.Offer valid from Thurs 8/16 at 12:01am PT to Wed 8/22 at 11:59pm PT.$15 max cash back.Bonus paid by Wed 8/29.I assume this o… - 16 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 8:18pm -
The Offer Barclays is sending out an authorized-user bonus offer on various cards: Cardmembers who receive this offer and add an authorized user between 08/14/2018 and 08/28/2018 will earn a $15 statement credit. The Fine Print Primary cardmember is… - 16 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 7:35pm -
I’m still getting caught up from when the last two weeks or so and there are two pieces of Hilton information that I missed and wanted to share. Hilton is offering 2,500 Lufthansa miles per stay until October 31st, 2018. This stacks with other pro… - 17 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 7:00pm -
Do you enjoy flying at discounted rates? Get One-Way Flights Deals as low as $23 on fares with Frontier from select cities for a limited time! There are many select routes for travel and travel dates vary. However, if you are a flexible travel… - Apr 25, 2018, 4:15pm -
Get a powerful vacuum that will provide edge-to-edge cleaning for all types of floors! Head on over to Amazon because they are currently having a deal where you can get a Bissell 1819 Cleanview Rewind Deluxe Vacuum for only $80.99 + free shipping.… - Apr 25, 2018, 4:00pm -
Did someone say freebies? As an average person, if someone is offering me something for free, you better believe I’m there to take up the offer. Freebies are a great way to get brands to advertise their products and connect with their customers. Pl… - Apr 25, 2018, 3:45pm -
To celebrate some users, Amazon is currently targeting select members a Kindle Paperwhite E-reader for $69.99 + Free Shipping! While this tablet is usually priced at $119.99, you can now get it for $69.99 + Free Shipping with Promo Code “KINDLE5… - Apr 25, 2018, 3:44pm -
For residents of New York, Sawyer Savings Bank is offering a $100 bonus when you open qualifying checking account good through June 30, 2018. To earn $100 bonus, you must open a new account with a $100 opening deposit. Also, once you join, you’ll… - Apr 25, 2018, 3:30pm -
For residents of Florida, CFE Federal Credit Union is offering you an opportunity to earn a $100 bonus. A $100 cash reward will be rewarded with every new line switched to Sprint! Also, current customers will receive $50 for every line transferre… - Apr 25, 2018, 3:20pm -
Uber is a fast & simple way to get from point A to point B, if this is your preferred way of traveling then you need to get in on the Shop Your Way cash back promotion. All you have to do is link your Uber account to your Shop Your Way account to sta… - Apr 25, 2018, 3:15pm -
If you love wine, you will be in heaven when you hear about this offer. We have a Amex Offers promotion for you wine lovers! They just partnered up with Wine Country Gift Baskets to let you earn a $25 statement credit when you spend $50 or more. Wine… - Apr 25, 2018, 3:00pm -
Research and shop all the latest gear from the world of Fashion, Sport, and everywhere in between when you shop with PUMA. This Spring, shop at PUMA and get an additional 75% off sitewide with coupon code “DEALSALE” at checkout. This is the perfe… - Apr 25, 2018, 2:45pm -
Available to residents of California and Texas, Premier America Credit Union is offering you a chance to earn a $50 bonus when you open a new Primary Checking Account at the Reseda branch with e-statements by May 18, 2018. Upon completion of the… - Apr 25, 2018, 2:39pm -
This past weekend, I crossed two items off the AvGeek bucket list. I took my first flight on the Airbus A350, and my first trip in a business class with a door. Delta’s “Delta One” suite in the A350 from Amsterdam to Detroit helped me kill… - 52 mins ago Aug 17, 2018, 11:00am -
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can FINALLY use their miles on Finnair flights. Finnair and Alaska Airlines announced their partnership in May of 2017 and award travel was to begin in fall of 2017. Unfortunately, due the Alaska Airlines and Vir… - 19 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 4:24pm -
The Park Hyatt Tokyo is a famous property for many reasons, and it typically gets rave reviews. It was also featured prominently in the movie “Lost in Translation.” I could write a full review of the property, but you can find those here, here, h… - 22 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 1:56pm -
With probably 1000 nights in hotels in the last decade or so, I’ve spent a fair amount of time here discussing my hotel experiences and preferences. I’m a SPG Lifetime Platinum, and soon to be Marriott Lifetime Platinum. We are near the end of th… - 3 days ago Aug 14, 2018, 2:00pm -
What better way to begin a relaxing two weeks in the South of France than by starting off in Venice. Nothing but art, food and getting lost in the labyrinthine ancient alleys, and touring the equally maze-like canals by gondola. I surprised my wife w… - 9 days ago Aug 8, 2018, 1:00pm -
This trip was as much about the flights enroute as it was about the destination. Still, I was excited to be back in one of my favorite places; New Zealand. I didn’t really take advantage of the best part of visiting here, getting out in nature, but… - 10 days ago Aug 7, 2018, 2:00pm -
Hotels unfortunately have resorted to all sorts of junk fees recently to extract more cash from travelers. These started out as “resort” fees, usually in beach or ski resort areas. Though hotels claimed the fees gave guests “free” access to… - 10 days ago Aug 7, 2018, 11:00am -
This Lufthansa Economy Class flight review from Frankfurt to Los Angeles is the final installment of my trip to Morocco with G Adventures. No benefits or perks are provided for economy class passengers but Star Alliance Gold members are granted acces… - 11 days ago Aug 6, 2018, 1:00pm -
The last flight of the outbound part of my trip to New Zealand was a relatively short hop across the Tasman sea from Sydney to Auckland. After my time in the Qantas First Class Lounge in Sydney, I headed to my gate where I boarded the Qantas A330 bou… - 15 days ago Aug 2, 2018, 2:00pm -
Goodbyes are bittersweet. This one, in particular, will be a tough one for me after so many years. The story began eight years ago as a simple email that was called, “Pics of the Day.” It was summer 2010 when my friend, Pat, and I would send eac… - 17 days ago Jul 31, 2018, 11:00am -
WireCash is an online marketplace for worldwide money transfer services that is offering up to a $35 cash bonus when you send money to your foreign bank account, friends, or family. [Read More] WireCash Worldwide Money Sending Marketplace $35 Trans… - 2 days ago Aug 15, 2018, 9:30pm -
EVELO electric bikes and trikes make staying active and living a healthy lifestyle easier with the extra power you need, plus new customers can get a $100 discount and current customers can earn a $100 bonus check through the EVELO Refer-A-Friend Pro… - 2 days ago Aug 15, 2018, 7:26pm -
Qapital is an absolutely free banking app that helps you automatically save money toward your financial goals, plus new users can get a $5 Qapital Sign-Up Bonus when you create a free account, link your checking account as a funding source, and make… - 2 days ago Aug 15, 2018, 12:42pm -
The Savor Rewards Credit Card from Capital One offers unlimited 4% rebates on dining and entertainment, 2% on groceries, and 1% everywhere else with a $95 annual fee that is waived for the first year, plus you'll earn a $500 bonus after $3,000 in pur… - 3 days ago Aug 14, 2018, 5:36pm -
Cooked delivers Whole30, Paleo, Gluten Free, or Vegetarian meals to your home or office in the Chicago area as well as 33 other states via FedEx, plus you can get $10 off your first order and earn $10 referral rewards. [Read More] Cooked Whole30 an… - 3 days ago Aug 14, 2018, 4:56pm -
The RushCard Prepaid Visa Card will give you a $30 bonus when you apply for a RushCard, set a PIN, and fund your account with a minimum of $50 via an ACH credit, cash load, or Ingo check deposit.Just apply via this RushCard $30 Bonus Link to get a $… - 4 days ago Aug 13, 2018, 3:28pm -
Thrive Market is a membership community that offers popular organic and natural products at wholesale prices, including high-quality food, supplements, home, personal care, pets, and beauty products for 25% to 50% off retail prices.Just visit this T… - 4 days ago Aug 13, 2018, 2:44pm -
TopCashback is offering Double Cash Back Rebates for a variety of popular merchants today only on Monday, August 13, 2018, including Lowe's, Bed Bath & Beyond, Samsung, and many more. [Read More] TopCashback Double Cash Back Day for Twice the Shopp… - 4 days ago Aug 13, 2018, 1:12pm -
Factor 75 delivers fully prepared organic meals nationwide, so that you can get fresh meals with nutritious ingredients delivered to your door each week.Just order through this Factor 75 $20 Discount Link to automatically get a $20 discount off your… - 7 days ago Aug 10, 2018, 4:15pm -
Anyone in the U.S.A. can join USAlliance Financial and earn a $50 bonus when you open a MyLife Checking Account with a direct deposit or a USAlliance Visa Credit Card, plus earn $50 for referring your friends to USAlliance. [Read More] USAlliance F… - 7 days ago Aug 9, 2018, 11:55pm -
Tomorrow is the big day. The day you’ve been reading about on this blog and every other single travel, points, and miles blog. August 18th is the day that the Marriott and Starwood loyalty program are merging and when everything we once new is full… - 10 mins ago Aug 17, 2018, 11:42am -
Poor Ben Smith has his work cut out for him. The Air Canada President and Chief Operating Officer was named CEO of Air France-KLM today. Already, unions representing Air France are up in arms, threatening strikes and condemning Smith’s lack of Fr… - 13 mins ago Aug 17, 2018, 11:39am -
Marriott's new loyalty program kicks in tomorrow (August 18), and I finally pulled the trigger on two Travel Packages, and redeemed 810,000 points.I won't go over all the background, though if you have no clue what I'm talking about, check out my pr… - 44 mins ago Aug 17, 2018, 11:08am -
I had the pleasure of visiting Neutral Digital at their London studio earlier this month to check out some of their virtual reality experiences. Neutral Digital is an immersive technology content creation house specialising in aviation - they build f… - 47 mins ago Aug 17, 2018, 11:05am -
This past weekend, I crossed two items off the AvGeek bucket list. I took my first flight on the Airbus A350, and my first trip in a business class with a door. Delta’s “Delta One” suite in the A350 from Amsterdam to Detroit helped me kill… - 52 mins ago Aug 17, 2018, 11:00am -
American Express Cardholders are eligible to get exclusive benefits with a dining program called EazyDiner Prime, which is being offered to all Amex Cardholders. Perks include between 25 - 50% off at over 500 restaurants. Pick up your membership for… - 53 mins ago Aug 17, 2018, 10:59am -
Your Italy bucket list has never been easier… Italy is like the gift that keeps on giving. You go to Rome, you say it just can’t get any better. But then you go to Venice, you say the same thing, and then Florence, and you get an entirely unique… - 56 mins ago Aug 17, 2018, 10:56am -
In this article I show you exactly how to find and book the cheapest business class awards to Europe and without the usual fuel-surcharges. Despite what you might expect, the real secret to finding cheap business class awards to Europe is actually al… - 1 hour ago Aug 17, 2018, 10:39am -
We've got another new episode this week! I tracked down Zach Honig, editor-at-large with The Points Guy. Zach traveled a staggering 333,000 miles last year. Hear what 2018 is looking like for Zach and what he thinks is cool and interesting in the… - 2 hours ago Aug 17, 2018, 10:06am -
Обзор нового бизнес-лаунжа Hainan Airlines в аэропорту Пекина. Отменный по всем параметрам зал, но с не работающим толком Интернетом. Узнайте вс… - 2 hours ago Aug 17, 2018, 9:41am -
Reward credit cards: They’re not just for travel and points anymore. As brands become global and they look for growth, developing loyalty is core to the process. So the only thing that Starbucks wants more than to have a store on every corner is fo… - 3 days ago Aug 14, 2018, 3:08pm -
Two weeks ago, Bloomberg put out one of the better articles that I’ve read about the changes that will occur when Marriott merges Starwood into its program. It tends to go on for a while about breakfast, but it also touches on some of the other iss… - 4 days ago Aug 13, 2018, 2:08pm -
Yesterday, New York’s city council voted to cap the number of new licenses from the Taxi & Limousine Commission, effectively ending growth for ride-share companies like Uber and Lyft. Does Competition Impact Congestion? The city gave a number of re… - 8 days ago Aug 9, 2018, 12:49pm -
Last week’s “tidbits theme” was the world of the weird. This week, I’ll keep it a little more basic. Let’s just look for fun. The Peanuts Hotel As if you needed another reason to visit Kobe, this one should put the city at the top of your l… - 10 days ago Aug 7, 2018, 1:10pm -
Last week, I noted that I have been getting more credit card surveys and offers than usual. It seems to me that not only has the quantity picked up but that the quality has also gotten better. Here are a couple that have come across the wire recently… - 11 days ago Aug 6, 2018, 2:08pm -
TSA is once again considering eliminating screening at over 150 airports, and that’s, wait, bad news? TSA Could Stop Screening at Small Airports According to CNN, the TSA is discussing getting rid of passenger screening at several airports, mostly… - 15 days ago Aug 2, 2018, 1:35pm -
Recently, I’ve been getting more surveys than usual from credit card providers, asking me about potential new cards or changes to existing ones. Credit cards have always made up an important share of revenues for both the banks that issue them and… - 16 days ago Aug 1, 2018, 1:00pm -
It’s bizarre out there. I suppose that, since we’re dealing with the world of travel, I could have a post like this one every day. Come to think of it, a blog dealing with the funny, obscene or oddities around the globe could certainly have far m… - 18 days ago Jul 30, 2018, 1:35pm -
Yesterday, American Airlines held its quarterly conference call with Wall Street analysts. Their call tends to be particularly interesting*, since CEO Doug Parker is an experienced and intelligent leader and, as the biggest airline, their movements t… - 21 days ago Jul 27, 2018, 1:55pm -
I’m one of those people for whom planning the trip is almost as much fun as actually taking the vacation. There’s a certain power to the “could be” that sometimes can’t be met in reality. That’s probably why reading about experiences that… - 23 days ago Jul 25, 2018, 3:50pm -
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… - 5 hours ago Aug 17, 2018, 6:59am -
Hey all. My wife has been looking into jobs in England and she's found a free position that she's been trying to get for years, and she's applied successfully. They do not need an immediate start and have negotiated to wait a few months before she st… - 15 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 8:31pm -
Some observations:Nice "textured" section on the SE card and luggage tags. Million Mile recognition looks nicer this year.Disappointed that the luggage tags now just show my name but not address - not terribly useful anymore if flying on another ca… - 18 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 6:12pm -
It's that time of year, wherein we realise that we are all now half-way to the end of the annual (re)qualification race. So, what happens in 2019?And first, a wry observation. In Canadian domestic short-haul flying, E75K is almost as handy as S100K.… - 21 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 3:09pm -
Canucklehead just suggested this. It is too good not to have one so we have someplace to be generally OT among team members and vistors.Talk away!!!I will make $25 loans for the first ten posters on this thread today. - 22 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 1:24pm -
I'm sure that you've seen the signs in the bathroom that encourage you to hang up your towels if you will reuse them, or leave them on the floor if you want them replaced.On two separate stays at the same Hampton Inn, I tried hanging them up but eac… - 1 day ago Aug 16, 2018, 9:55am -
Years ago,one could attain Hilton gold status simply by becoming a 'Milepoint Premium Member for $49.I'm wondering what the least expensive way to obtain Gold Status is these days?Other than signing up for a credit card with an annual fee of $450,a… - 1 day ago Aug 16, 2018, 9:52am -
Hello,I have gold status that I lose at the end of the month. I have some trips planned and need to book hotel rooms for. I don't have all the details of the trips worked out yet though.If I book a room before I lose status, will the status be link… - 1 day ago Aug 16, 2018, 9:51am -
Hilton Honors overall is a good program. As its top tier Diamond member, it seems to me wrong on that benefits I am entitled too at all Hilton properties, such as free Wi-Fi, health club access, free water, etc. I am suddenly forced to pay a userous… - 1 day ago Aug 16, 2018, 9:49am -
If you ever wanted to fly "cheap" in Emirates FIRST class, then starting from Tunis is a good idea. Flights available until next year June. OTA prices: -Dubai for 1860€ nonstop -Male for 2450€ 1stop Dubai -Hongkong 2950€ 1stop -Bang… - 19 mins ago Aug 17, 2018, 11:33am -
Just wondering if I should still get points if I request that my company name is added to the bill at check out? Can't remember if I've done this is the past and what the outcome was (I usually don't need to), but I just got "None qualifying stay"... - 27 mins ago Aug 17, 2018, 11:25am -
I'm a Canuck who is moving to the UK next month to pursue a 1 year's Master's programme. Most of the time I'll be entering the UK from either MAN or LCY airports (occasionally through LHR). Does it make any sense for me to apply for Registered... - 1 hour ago Aug 17, 2018, 10:47am -
Found this website while doing HCI research earlier today (don't ask): kettles.org Looks like they've gone beyond a message board and have turned it into a religion. Would be curious to see what their Bible says: The Kettle then burst into the... - 1 hour ago Aug 17, 2018, 10:26am -
Hi, I've got a few award reservations for hotels that are going up in category. Even though I have enough points, the system did not purchase certificates automatically, and the link to purchase them doesn't work. Will the lack of having an... - 2 hours ago Aug 17, 2018, 10:18am -
Hi, I've worked out that as it stand with current travel I need an extra 55TP's this year to retain gold and was thinking I would just upgrade 2 of my several GLA-LHR ET tickets to CW. That will give me 80TP's. However, I will loose the TP's I would.… - 2 hours ago Aug 17, 2018, 10:08am -
In addition to the existing Sakura Lounge, JAL will operate a 2nd lounge at HNL. The new lounge, Sakura Lounge Hale, will open on Aug 17 2018. https://www.jal.co.jp/en/inter/service/lounge/hnl/hale/ Based on that page, JAL *may* have removed... - 2 hours ago Aug 17, 2018, 10:02am -
A quick cautionary tale..... I wanted to book 4 seats on IOM-DUB so I went online and it quoted "only 3 seats left" at £36.99 when I obtained a quote for one passenger. When I obtained a quote for 4 seats it revised the price to 4 x £60.99. A… - 2 hours ago Aug 17, 2018, 9:53am -
In this month edition of the Holland Herald (KLM's onboard magazine), they mention the opening of two new Skyteam lineslo in Istanbu, Turkeyl and Santiago, Chile later this year. - 2 hours ago Aug 17, 2018, 9:40am -
This is the Weekly Bank Account Bonus Thread. Due to the continual growth of the sub, mixing Bank account churning discussion with Credit Card discussions is becoming a bit unwieldy. Based on the Survey results in June 2017, we decided to start a Ban… - 46 mins ago Aug 17, 2018, 11:06am -
Welcome to the daily discussion thread! This thread is here for all churning discussions that do not fit well in the other recurring threads. As a recap, we have a number of Recurring threads that are topic specific: If you have a general question, w… - 46 mins ago Aug 17, 2018, 11:06am -
Welcome to the Daily Question thread at /r/churning! This is where you post questions you have regarding churning for Miles/Point/Cash. We recommend that if you are new to our sub, you really should spend a few hours reading the wiki and sidebar arti… - 2 hours ago Aug 17, 2018, 10:06am -
This is the Weekly Data Points Central thread In this little hobby of ours, we constantly rely on sharing the experiences and data points by others to optimize our award earning process. From how often you can apply for a card or bank account, to how… - 1 day ago Aug 16, 2018, 11:06am -
Welcome to the daily discussion thread! This thread is here for all churning discussions that do not fit well in the other recurring threads. As a recap, we have a number of Recurring threads that are topic specific: If you have a general question, w… - 1 day ago Aug 16, 2018, 11:05am -
Welcome to the Daily Question thread at /r/churning! This is where you post questions you have regarding churning for Miles/Point/Cash. We recommend that if you are new to our sub, you really should spend a few hours reading the wiki and sidebar arti… - 1 day ago Aug 16, 2018, 10:05am -
This would be AMEX’s first completely co-branded charge cards. Probably should’ve consolidated my posts, but oh well. https://imgur.com/a/NhFhX02/ And for the doubters, official AMEX links to the images: https://www.aexp-static.com/online/myca/sh… - 1 day ago Aug 16, 2018, 1:45am -
Lookin’ good. Must be pretty close. Looks like it might be metal, too. Although, I doubt it. Business (no AF?): https://i.imgur.com/6KadeoI.jpg Business Prime (AF?): https://i.imgur.com/v6qAAsA.jpg (thanks, u/InternalTemporary) submitted by /… - 1 day ago Aug 16, 2018, 1:34am -
What Card Should I Get Weekly Thread, 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… - 2 days ago Aug 15, 2018, 11:06am -
Welcome to the daily discussion thread! This thread is here for all churning discussions that do not fit well in the other recurring threads. As a recap, we have a number of Recurring threads that are topic specific: If you have a general question, w… - 2 days ago Aug 15, 2018, 11:05am -
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This fare is bookable via Momondo. For example, Los Angeles to Bangkok is available for $564-$664 in business class on 9/3-9/13, 12/4-12/11, 2/4-2/12. For example, Los Angeles to Shanghai is available for $553 in business class on 9/3-9/13, 10/8-10/1… - 21 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 3:18pm -
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After months of speculation, I finally rolled the dice on some travel packages as we’re going down to the wire. These amazing packages will be discontinued tomorrow. I redeemed for a 5 night category 9 travel package for 345K Marriott points rather… - 22 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 1:57pm -
This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products....The post Chase Uses Expedia for Ultimate Rewards Travel Portal appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 23 hours ago Aug 16, 2018, 12:59pm -
Pickpockets are a threat to travelers in many places across the world. We’ve written about them in Paris, about “pickpocket-proof pants” and the jackets I wear...The post What City Has the Worst Pickpocket Problem? appeared first on Johnny Je… - 1 day ago Aug 16, 2018, 10:00am -
PayTollo is a brilliant new app that allows users who don’t have an E-ZPass to bypass cash toll lanes and cruise through express toll lanes....The post How to Pay Tolls Using an App appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 2 days ago Aug 15, 2018, 11:13pm -
We’ve written about Tortuga Backpacks in the past. I love the company and regularly use my old pack when I travel. Well, the good folks...The post This Expandable Backpack Is Great for Travelers appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 2 days ago Aug 15, 2018, 7:17pm -
If you’ve ever been to Capri, Monte Carlo or the south of France in the summer, you’ve probably seen firsthand how the real rich and...The post Borrow a Boat: An Airbnb for Luxury Boats and Yachts appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 2 days ago Aug 15, 2018, 6:07pm -
If you’re like me and always staring out the plane window you no doubt have seen two numbers (between 01 and 36) at the ends...The post Video: Why Do Airports Have Numbers on Runways? appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 2 days ago Aug 15, 2018, 4:36pm -
This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products....The post Does It Help Your Credit Score By Getting A Credit Card? appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 2 days ago Aug 15, 2018, 1:02pm -
This week’s travel contests include: Win a $29,000 trip for two to Tahiti Win a trip aboard Star Trek: The Cruise III Win a Belgium...The post Travel Contests: Week of August 15, 2018 appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 2 days ago Aug 15, 2018, 12:00pm -
THE TOP 10 IN TRAVEL NEWS THIS WEEK: TSA looks at separate lines for fliers ‘swept’ by canines NYC Votes to Cap Uber and Other...The post Top 10 in Travel News: Week of August 15, 2018 appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 2 days ago Aug 15, 2018, 12:00pm -
Whenever I jump in an Uber, Lyft or taxi, one of the first things I do is look to see if the driver is sick....The post Open the Window When the Taxi Driver is Sick appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 2 days ago Aug 15, 2018, 10:00am -
I am in the Los Angeles area vacationing with my girls and I am taking the liberty to do this once a month filler post as I am very busy driving them around and being their Instagram photographer 🙂 Holy crap, I had heard of the hellish LA traffic… - 1 hour ago Aug 17, 2018, 10:30am -
We bring you the latest on frequent flier program financials, a list of the most dog friendly hotels, an incredible picture of the Giza pyramid, an example of a travel hacking bang I managed, the locations of the most $1 million dollar homes in the U… - 2 days ago Aug 15, 2018, 10:30am -
We bring you the Marriott SPG merger latest, ponder some more luxury hotel sales, check out the Japan Rail Pass, how many cards to go to max Amex cards, travel to Kyrgyzstan, learn about side jobs in America, revisit Jetsmarter and Movie Pass, burn s… - 4 days ago Aug 13, 2018, 10:30am -
We bring you the TBB Best of Web links for the week: Meet the New York Sherpa and the daughter of Steve Jobs, realize what we are dealing with the state sponsored trolls, learn where all the sports terms came from and take a look inside the Dutch cri… - 5 days ago Aug 12, 2018, 10:30am -
We bring you the new IHG & Hyatt card decisions, consider going on a North Korea cycling tour if you dare, 5G horizons are ahead, learn about the most and least touristy countries and world population growth, get the latest card churning action updat… - 7 days ago Aug 10, 2018, 10:30am -
We bring you ways to get the new SPG Luxury card, a new travel app Mapstr, learn about ride sharing etiquette, travel to underwater hotels and to Tajikistan, score 4 Delta Business class award tickets, help you with your mid career malaise, learn all… - 9 days ago Aug 8, 2018, 10:30am -
We bring you some airlines’ generous stopover rules, target some cheap Spain Marriotts, Osama bin Laden’s mother speaks finally, a great Armenia Guide, all the official vehicles of world leaders, a warning about ants allergy, visit the biggest ev… - 11 days ago Aug 6, 2018, 10:30am -
We bring you the TBB Best of Web links: What we are facing with the outrage epidemic, the full Zuckerberg Recode interview, a gripping story about the multi year McDonalds Monopoly game con, a fun thorough cannabis biography and a deep dive into inve… - 12 days ago Aug 5, 2018, 10:30am -
We bring you the news of Hyatt’s new alliance, the airlines charging most fees, the latest travel rewards card offers, the best new restaurants, travel to Point Nemo, go see the most beautiful mosques, look at some ridiculous Instagram boyfriends,… - 14 days ago Aug 3, 2018, 10:30am -
We bring you the ways of navigating Marriott card rules, travel to amazing beaches, do some safari packing, we say goodbye AMEX SPG card you will be missed, final word on Marriott travel packages, cry for some more dead deals, gather all the airline… - 16 days ago Aug 1, 2018, 10:30am -
