Telling someone he or she “must think and emote good feelings to others” might sound like the kind of truism a SoulCycle instructor would say at the end of class. But it is, in fact, an actual law in Hawaii. It’s called the “Aloha Spirit”… - 56 mins ago Oct 20, 2018, 10:00pm -
Multiple airline shopping portals have launched new “Holiday at Home” bonus miles promotions. But, no matter the name, the important part is that you can score up to 6x the typical number of miles through various shopping portals for a limited ti… - 2 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 9:00pm -
A blast from the past is a pleasant surprise when you're at a high-school reunion, but not when you're paying for a nearly six-hour flight from Hawaii back to the mainland. Pros: At least it was a red-eye. Cons: shabbily dated products, no Wi-Fi for… - 2 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 8:30pm -
This past week on a flight from Zurich, Switzerland, to Bangkok, Thailand, two off-duty Thai Airways pilots allegedly delayed the plane for two hours over a seating dispute. A complaint filed by passengers who were “downgraded” from first class… - 3 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 8:00pm -
I don’t mean to alarm anyone, but I think I just found my calling in life. A sushi bar in Milan called This Is Not a Sushi Bar (yes, really) wants customers to take pictures of their food on Instagram so badly it’s accepting photos as payment. Wh… - 3 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 7:30pm -
The Principal has the best of both worlds: It's simultaneously a historic palace and a trendy, and modern spot for travelers. Pros: perfect location, comfortable rooms, fantastic rooftop. Cons: small elevators, slow service, no pool. - 4 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 7:00pm -
We’ve all been there. You rush out of work, grab your bags, just barely make your flight and spend a few hours cramped in an uncomfortable seat. But who cares, because you’re on vacation! You arrive at your destination, ready to hit the beach, SF… - 4 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 6:30pm -
Hikers with permits for the massively popular bucket list Zion Narrows hike are once again allowed to hike on. However, this was not the case a few days ago when the trail was closed to the public — including permit holders — over a property disp… - 5 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 6:00pm -
Top of the award chart St. Regis-style luxury properties are flashy and get lots of attention when folks think (or write) about places to use your Marriott Rewards points, but sometimes properties a little lower on the award chart are the better bet.… - 5 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 5:30pm -
Recently, Nordstrom went through a full revamp of its loyalty program and came up with “The Nordy Club.” Despite its funny program name (maybe it is following in World of Hyatt’s footsteps?), it is actually a nice enhancement compared to the pr… - 6 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 5:00pm -
From keeping track of our schedules to storing thousands of photos in one place, our devices are always on the go with us. - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 6:00pm -
Are you searching for a place to get your Halloween haunting fix? Here are a few of our favorite spooky spots to check out. - 3 days ago Oct 17, 2018, 6:00pm -
American Express re-branded its Premier Rewards Gold Card into the American Express Gold Card, but the name isn’t all that’s changing. - 8 days ago Oct 12, 2018, 6:00pm -
A passenger snapped two photos of a flight attendant during an AirAsia flight from Kuala Lumpur to Hong Kong on October 12, posted them to Facebook, and they’ve gone viral both online and in media with worldwide coverage in China, Australia, the UK… - 2 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 9:04pm -
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 American Airlines Sues Expedia Over the Word ‘Advantage’ and Giving Up… - 4 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 6:34pm -
Getting a Southwest credit card now means you have three months to earn the bonus. Hit your minimum spend in the third month, the month that ends in January, and that has the bonus hitting your account in January. That positions you perfectly for… - 7 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 3:58pm -
During Delta's earnings call the airline's CEO said miles are worth a penny apiece.What Delta has done is adjusted its mileage program so you get more consistent average, low value. Continue reading Delta Award Sales Expose the Egregiously Low Valu… - 9 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 2:04pm -
For more than six years I've been saying that inflight internet will eventually be free. Since I started making that prediction JetBlue introduced free inflight internet, Aer Lingus has announced usage-capped free wifi, and Delta's CEO has started s… - 11 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 12:04pm -
So much for notions of membership. A US airline club used to be a members-only club not just an extra amenity to pay to add onto your ticket. You could access it as a member. In the old days when you didn’t need a same day ticket to clear security… - 23 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 12:04am -
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 Airline Says They’re Dropping Routes Because They Make Money and More US… - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 10:04pm -
On a Southwest Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Dallas this week a man — who admits to using methamphetamines the day prior to travel and to overdosing on heroin two days before that — says God was speaking to him on Flight 859. His God, appar… - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 8:04pm -
Members are going to have different views of these reported changes, which have not been confirmed by Hyatt. My own view is that while I like the value cash and points offers now at the category 2-6 level, now that full points redemptions earn elite… - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 6:04pm -
There’s no quicker and easier way to earn a large amount of miles quickly than with a new credit card. And before the holidays is the perfect time to get one, because it's even easier than the rest of the year to meet the minimum spending required… - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 3:58pm -
Earlier I wrote about how British Airways massively hiked their carrier imposed surcharges for travel originating in the US. Want to fly first class roundtrip between Boston and London using miles? That'll now cost you over $1,800, in addition to the… - 1 hour ago Oct 20, 2018, 9:49pm -
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… - 2 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 9:13pm -
This week I returned from Ecuador, where we had an amazing time. Sadly we didn't get to spend as much time there as we wanted to, but we hope to return soon. Fortunately I have some more fun travel coming up shortly -- I'll be going on a crazy trip o… - 3 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 8:15pm -
La Compagnie is the all business class transatlantic airline that started flying in mid-2014. They operate flights between Newark and Paris using Boeing 757 aircraft.I reviewed La Compagnie back when they first launched operations a few years ag… - 5 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 6:19pm -
British Airways is known for their pesky "carrier imposed surcharges," often referred to as fuel surcharges.When it comes to revenue tickets there aren't many implications to these. In some cases a majority of the cost of a ticket will be carrier im… - 7 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 3:57pm -
It's amazing to see the progression of credit card category bonuses the past few years. When I say "category bonuses" I'm talking about the ability to earn bonus points in specific categories, like on dining, grocery stores, supermarkets, etc.Back i… - 9 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 2:13pm -
It's not often I complain to airlines nowadays. I maybe send in a note an average of once per year, or so. With that in mind, I figured it would be interesting to share what I was offered as compensation for my recent delay.I was flying from Miami t… - 10 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 1:02pm -
A lot of my travel is motivated by airlines. After all, I make a living partly by reviewing airlines and hotels. The reality is that the regions with the best and most interesting premium cabin products are Asia (including the Middle East) and Europe… - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 9:07pm -
Air France has been facing serious labor issues for a long time. Management and employees simply haven't been able to reach agreements, and this has led to (literally) violent strikes that have cost the airline hundreds of millions of dollars.Earlie… - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 7:24pm -
This spring we saw the introduction of the new Ink Business UnlimitedSM Credit Card, which complements the existing Ink Business Cash℠ Credit Card and Ink Business Preferred℠ Credit Card.There are a lot of similarities between the Ink Busi… - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 5:29pm -
If you’ve ever wondered whether you should be focusing on miles or cash back, I have a simple answer: both. In this Frequent Miler week in review, we’ll cover that, Google Fi, and more. Read on for our weekly recap. My Google Fi Experience So Far… - 12 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 10:38am -
Last month I described my hunt for a good international data roaming solution: International Roaming: AT&T / Verizon vs. Project Fi vs. T-Mobile vs. Sprint vs. SIMS vs. Hotspots. I’ve been using AT&T for years and service has been very good, but… - 2 days ago Oct 19, 2018, 10:39am -
Starting Sunday, October 21st, Staples will be offering an instant discount of $5 off when you buy $200 in Mastercard gift cards. That should stack with the Current Amex Offer on some business cards for 10% back at Staples (assuming you hav… - 2 days ago Oct 18, 2018, 6:22pm -
Update: Doctor of Credit notes that there is still a working 60K link. We have added it to our Citi ThankYou Premier page. If it does not open the offer, you might try another browser and/or a private/incognito mode. 50K The Citi ThankYou Premier c… - 2 days ago Oct 18, 2018, 12:55pm -
The new Air France KLM credit card launched the other day, and I wrote that the card isn’t particularly exciting. A few years back, I probably would have thought that an airline credit card offering 1.5 miles per dollar was something special — bu… - 2 days ago Oct 18, 2018, 10:59am -
IHG is offering some members 20% off on the cash portion of a cash & points stay. This means you can buy IHG points cheaply. I wasn’t targeted for this one (Stephen was), so I have not been able to search widely, but there are usually opportunitie… - 3 days ago Oct 17, 2018, 10:36pm -
This week, Chase launched its Sapphire Checking account with a new member bonus of 60,000 Ultimate Rewards points after depositing $75,000 in “new money” cash / eligible investments (note: retirement accounts do not qualify) within 45 days and… - 3 days ago Oct 17, 2018, 7:33pm -
Star Alliance carriers are offering some excellent basic economy-type fares from New York to Paris in the spring time — with fares as low as $281 round trip during April. You won’t get a checked bag, but you those who can travel light can get… - 3 days ago Oct 17, 2018, 3:18pm -
Bank of America has launched a new Air France KLM credit card. Hopefuly, this is a sign of Bank of America expanding partnerships to eventually offer a transferable currency…because neither the opening bonus nor ongoing benefits make this card pa… - 3 days ago Oct 17, 2018, 1:12pm -
A couple of days ago we reported on the wide-open availability of lie-flat business class awards between Detroit and Honolulu. See: Virgin Atlantic: Lie-Flat Business Class Saver Awards To Hawaii For Up To 8 Passengers; and 45K RT First Class to Ha… - 4 days ago Oct 17, 2018, 10:39am -
A good sale to Helsinki. Pricing will vary slightly depending on routing. Here are some practical travel tips to Finland. Sample Travel Date: May 8th – 13th, 2019 This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare… - 4 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 6:35pm -
A good sale to Hanoi. ITA will price this at $592, using those dates on Priceline should price at $576. Vietnam introduced a new e-Visa system – take advantage of it. Its the cheapest option. Sample Travel Date: January 16th – 24th, 2019 This is… - 4 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 6:30pm -
A good sale to Lithuania. Pricing will vary slightly depending on routing. Sample Travel Date: Sample from Chicago May 11th – 17th, 2019 This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “Ho… - 5 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 6:25pm -
A good sale to Vancouver. ITA will price this around $226, using those dates on Priceline should reprice to around $188 Here are some practical travel tips to Vancouver. What is The Shorthaul? It is our irregular feature of deals under $200 and 3,000… - 5 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 6:20pm -
Go checkout Petra. ITA will price this at $665, using those dates on Lufthansa should reprice to $647 Here are some practical travel tips to Jordan. Sample Travel Date: January 16th – 23rd, 2019 This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availab… - 5 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 5:55pm -
A good sale to Toronto. Pricing will vary slightly depending on routing. ITA will price this around $349, using those dates on Priceline should reprice to around $287. Sample Travel Date: January 10th – 13th, 2019 This is just ONE SAMPLE travel dat… - 6 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 5:25pm -
A good sale to Taipei Here are some practical travel tips for Taipei, Taiwan. Sample Travel Date: January 21st – 28th, 2019 This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search f… - 6 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 4:55pm -
A good sale to Seoul. Sample Travel Date: Sample from Seattle January 14th – 21st, 2019 This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” instructions belo… - 7 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 4:25pm -
A good sale to Rio de Janeiro. Brazil introduced e-Visa for Americans. You no longer need to visit one of their consulates to get a visa. The difference between the e-Visa and one from the consulate: e-Visa: Valid for 2 years, 90 days max per visit,… - 7 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 3:55pm -
A good sale to Brussels. The $423 fare includes advance seat assignment, normal size carry-on and one checked bag. Delta / Air France / KLM Royal Dutch also a $343 fare, but it is a Basic Economy fare with restrictions. Delta / Air France / KLM Royal… - 8 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 3:25pm -
As I wrote last month, this January I’m heading to Maui for what I’m expecting to be an unusually-for-me expensive vacation, so I’ve spent some time in the past few weeks gaming out what the options are to save money on the trip without annoyin… - 2 days ago Oct 18, 2018, 7:39pm -
This weekend, I noticed something interesting while booking a couple upcoming trips over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, something that might increase the value of US Bank Flexpoints for certain redemptions.Prior to 2018, US Bank Flexperks T… - 6 days ago Oct 15, 2018, 9:59am -
As we near the winter holiday season, I’ve started planning a New Year jaunt to celebrate my recent nuptials. We already planned to visit the West Coast after Christmas, and since there was an expiring Alaska Airlines Companion Ticket in the mix, I… - 24 days ago Sep 26, 2018, 5:26pm -
With October 1 around the corner, it’s time to make sure you’ve activated your credit cards’ quarterly bonus earning categories.Chase FreedomIn the fourth quarter of 2018, Chase Freedom cards earn 5 Ultimate Rewards points per dollar spent, up… - 30 days ago Sep 20, 2018, 7:17pm -
A few days ago I saw Frequent Miler post some datapoints describing how folks who carry both the personal Barclays JetBlue Plus Mastercard and the JetBlue Business Card were receiving a total of 20% of the TrueBlue points they redeem back as a rebate… - 41 days ago Sep 10, 2018, 9:59am -
I wrote back in April about my misfired attempt to use US Bank Real-Time Rewards to pay for a hotel stay, learning the boring way that they really do enforce the $500 minimum on hotel Real-Time Rewards redemptions. But since then, I've had quite a fe… - 43 days ago Sep 7, 2018, 6:04pm -
I just got back from a weekend in Atlantic City, where I took advantage of the status match promotions I wrote about a few weeks ago.Getting there and backOnce I made my reservation I looked into train tickets to Atlantic City, and found they were so… - 55 days ago Aug 27, 2018, 9:59am -
The difficult thing about writing about Choice Privileges is that they have so many properties it can be tough to know precisely where to focus: the 6,000-point Quality Inn in Wilsonville, Oregon, the 30,000-point Port Inn Kennebunk in Maine, the 35,… - 58 days ago Aug 23, 2018, 7:28pm -
A few years back I went on a bit of a kick about Choice Privileges, the loyalty program of Choice Hotels International. My conclusion was that while the program wasn't for me, its very low starting redemptions (just 6,000 points per night) and decent… - 60 days ago Aug 22, 2018, 9:59am -
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… - 73 days ago Aug 9, 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 -
Update 10/10: The CardMatch tool is back with the 100k bonus offer for the Amex Platinum card. This 100k offer has resurfaced five times in 2018, so while not uncommon, it is worth checking again if you weren’t targeted the last time as they seem t… - 10 days ago Oct 10, 2018, 11:21pm -
There are two credit cards with large sign-up bonuses that are set to expire this week. The CitiBusiness/AAdvantage Platinum Select World MasterCard: 70,000 bonus American Airlines miles for spending $4,000 on the new card within three months of acco… - 11 days ago Oct 9, 2018, 11:24pm -
Hey everyone! It’s been a while since you’ve heard from me as I just took a three week trip in Italy with my parents and boyfriend. Below is a little taste of what my September looked like. Our first destination was Fatorria di Maino, a hotel on… - 15 days ago Oct 5, 2018, 6:44pm -
The Blue Business Plus Credit Card from American Express’ appeal comes from its simple and impressive earning power. For no annual fee whatsoever, on the first $50,000 in purchases per calendar year (January 1 – December 31), it earns 2 Membersh… - 25 days ago Sep 26, 2018, 10:10am -
Today, September 14, 2018, is the last day to register your Chase Freedom to earn 5x Ultimate Rewards for the past quarter with Lyft, and at Walgreens and gas stations that you can transfer (circuitously) to Aer Lingus, British Airways, Flying Blue… - 36 days ago Sep 14, 2018, 2:17pm -
As of today, September 13, Citi has improved its transfer rates between their reward currency, ThankYou Points, and travel partner JetBlue TrueBlue. ThankYou Points earned via the Prestige and Premier cards will transfer 1,000 to 1,000 TrueBlue point… - 37 days ago Sep 13, 2018, 5:56pm -
5/24 is a buzzword in the miles and points sphere. It refers to the fact that Chase will cut you off from eligibility for many (but not all) of their most lucrative cards once you’ve opened five credit cards from any bank whatsoever in the last 24… - 44 days ago Sep 6, 2018, 7:30pm -
Updated 9/6/18 with latest Chase Sapphire bonus rule and the Marriott-family card rules. Will you be approved for a new card? Will you get its bonus? What if you’ve already had that card and gotten its bonus before? The answers to these questions d… - 44 days ago Sep 6, 2018, 4:31pm -
The cheapest level of Business Class award space on United–that is also the only kind of award space bookable with partner miles–is pretty wide open in the early winter months of Australia’s winter, which is early summer in the United States. M… - 46 days ago Sep 4, 2018, 10:35pm -
Ryanair was affected by widespread strikes this summer, but it has revealed that it has penned bargaining agreements with labor bodies from multiple of European nations, including Portugal, Italy, the UK and soon, Spain. Ryanair's Eddie Wilson descri… - 24 hours ago Oct 19, 2018, 11:08pm -
Gol Linhans Aereas Inteligentes has introduced a new feature for nonstop flights from Brazil to the United States: You can now pay in order to put a middle seat in between you and your seatmate aboard booked flights. - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 9:47pm -
Every Friday, FlyerTalk looks back at the week’s most charming individuals. While there are always plenty of contenders for our Worst Passenger of the Week award, only one lucky flyer can take home the glory. Here are this week’s winners. Honorab… - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 9:30pm -
According to a statement from Aerolíneas Argentinas, 15 passengers have been injured as a result of "severe intense turbulence" during a flight on Thursday from Miami to Buenos Aires. - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 7:28pm -
Occupants of city apartments and other communal spaces know to be on alert for bedbugs, parasitic insects so nicknamed because they mostly hide in mattresses. The tiny pests are an extreme nuisance because they are so difficult to exterminate. Now on… - 2 days ago Oct 19, 2018, 9:00am -
In a bid to offer a seamless passenger experience, London Heathrow Airport is getting ready to embrace facial recognition technology. While it is already currently in use at LHR for some phases of the passenger experience, 2019 will see the facility… - 2 days ago Oct 19, 2018, 9:00am -
In a conversation with Skiff’s Brian Summers, American Airlines President Robert Isom explained why he has created a culture that prizes on-time departures above other customer service niceties. The airline executive insists that one delayed flight… - 2 days ago Oct 18, 2018, 10:54pm -
Cypriot carrier Cobalt Air has revealed the sudden cessation of all of its operations. The announcement was made public on Wednesday, with the carrier asking those with tickets not to travel. The collapse has left the carrier's passengers stranded, b… - 2 days ago Oct 18, 2018, 9:38pm -
On October 11, a Virgin Australia aircraft and a Qantas aircraft flew dangerously close to one another while they departed from and arrived at Brisbane Airport (BNE), respectively. Inclement weather has been cited as a reason for the loss of separati… - 2 days ago Oct 18, 2018, 9:03pm -
According to the operator of Gatwick Airport (LGW), bringing the airport's backup runway (for takeoff only) into regular use in order to provide support during peal flight hours could allow the London hub to increase aircraft movements by 10-15 per h… - 2 days ago Oct 18, 2018, 6:31pm -
Personally, I love visiting national parks… And I […]The post Map Of All The World’s National Parks appeared first on Travel is Free. - 40 days ago Sep 10, 2018, 4:55pm -
Updated: Aug 23, 2018 This is every Club Carlson hotel […]The post Complete Map of Club Carlson Hotels appeared first on Travel is Free. - 58 days ago Aug 23, 2018, 5:38pm -
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. - 66 days ago Aug 15, 2018, 9:30pm -
Updated with interactive versions of the award map. The […]The post FlyingBlue Miles Award [Interactive] Map appeared first on Travel is Free. - 69 days ago Aug 13, 2018, 4:34am -
Another buy points bonus to let you know about. This one comes to us from Choice Privileges and offers a 20% to 40% bonus when you buy 5,000 or more points. The bonus varies by member. We received 20% and if you get that offer it would only makes… - 2 days ago Oct 18, 2018, 7:51pm -
Offer details60% Bonus KrisFlyer Miles when you purchase a Singapore Airlines operated flight(s) or mixed itinerary containing Singapore Airlines and SilkAir originating from Hong Kong to any destination that Singapore Airlines flies to. Full detai… - 2 days ago Oct 18, 2018, 6:43pm -
SAS has released their latest discounted Point Bargain award flight offers. This set are for flights to Oslo, Copenhagen or Stockholm from Scandinavia. The discount this time is 40%. As is usual the booking window is small, only until October 22… - 2 days ago Oct 18, 2018, 6:38pm -
The Highlight:Le Club AccorHotels 4x Le Club AccorHotels points for stays at new Accor Hotels Worldwide. Full details, online registration & booking (Registration is required) Book by Nov 19 for stays Jan 14 - Apr 14, 19 This offer is valid for a… - 2 days ago Oct 18, 2018, 4:23pm -
Kimpton Hotels has launched their annual sale that offers up to 30% off stays but also 2x Elite Qualifying points for IHG Rewards Club! You must book between Oct 18 and 22 for stays until Feb 28, 19 to receive the discount and double elite points.… - 2 days ago Oct 18, 2018, 3:19pm -
The Highlight:Air Astana Nomad Club 4,000 Nomad Club Points for Avis rentals of 3 or more days in Europe, The Middle East, Africa and Asia. Full details Book by Oct 31 for rentals until Dec 31, 18 Other posts since our last Bonus Offer Highlight… - 3 days ago Oct 17, 2018, 4:17pm -
Offer details2,000 Bonus Rewards Points PER NIGHT for stays at all participating Courtyard Hotels in the U.S. Full details and online booking Ongoing offerFind many more Marriott / SPG / Ritz-Carlton bonus offers here! - 4 days ago Oct 16, 2018, 5:43pm -
Offer details:1,000 Bonus Miles or Points in the partner program of your choice when you book a stay at any Las Vegas MGM property on Rocketmiless. Stay must be booked via the special promotion page at www.rocketmiles.com/mgm-bonus. Book by Nov 16… - 4 days ago Oct 16, 2018, 3:58pm -
The Highlight:Le Club AccorHotels Earn up to 600 Bonus Le Club AccorHotels Points for stays at Accor Hotels in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia. F… - 4 days ago Oct 16, 2018, 3:41pm -
Aeroplan's next bonus with Choice Hotels is here and they have made it one of the best yet. Normally ranging from 2 to 4x miles the bonus sees a boost to 5x miles for the remainder of the year!Offer details:Earn 5x Aeroplan Miles for stays at ove… - 4 days ago Oct 16, 2018, 3:32pm -
Every sports fan has been there. We’ve made the large investment into our favorite team and purchased the jersey of our favorite player. And then, they get traded…now it’s an awkward piece of clothing you never end up wearing again. But, th… - 3 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 8:00pm -
The kids and I don’t get to see my dad very often, because he lives all the way across the continent in Victoria, Canada. And while we’ve been lucky to squeeze in a couple of quick visits recently thanks to miles and points earned from travel c… - 4 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 7:00pm -
Unions striking against a large employer for higher wages is not an uncommon headline, especially in hospitality. Unite Here, the union representing 20,000 Marriott employees, is protesting the low wages of hospitality workers and for increased measu… - 5 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 6:00pm -
Here’s an easy way to meet minimum spending requirements, or make a little cash for doing nothing other than paying your bills. Check your email to see if you were targeted. When you make a Plastiq payment by October 31, 2018, and pay the 2.5% fe… - 6 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 5:00pm -
I keep several annual fee cards in my wallet year after year. Because the benefits I enjoy (like a free hotel night, bonus points, etc.) are typically worth way more than the fee expense. But I’m always mindful to evaluate when a card’s annua… - 7 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 4:00pm -
I’ve been lucky enough to travel the world like I never thought possible thanks to credit card rewards points. My goals are to travel domestically at least ~3-4 times a year to visit family and friends, and to take ~1-2 international trips. I t… - 8 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 3:00pm -
Chase Ultimate Rewards points are my favorite type of flexible credit card points. I’ve redeemed more than a million of these points over the past few years to save BIG on lots of different types of travel. Besides amazing redemption options, Cha… - 10 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 1:00pm -
Thanks to all our loyal readers for supporting us over the years. And to the new readers for giving us a try! Enter this giveaway for a chance to win a 6,000 United Airlines miles! How to Enter To enter this giveaway, you must do 2 things: 1. … - 15 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 8:00am -
The Chase Ink Business Preferred Card is our #1 pick for the best business credit card. And there are plenty of reasons why! With the Ink Business Preferred, you can earn 80,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points (worth $1,000+ in travel) after you spen… - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 9:16pm -
If you’ve ever used an American Express card to make an Amazon purchase, you’ll want to pay extra close attention the next time you check out. A few months ago folks were having an issue with Amazon defaulting to paying with their AMEX Membership… - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 9:00pm -
Updated: 10/20/2018 | October 20th, 2018 One of the upsides to being an independent writer is that I’m my own boss. There are no deadlines, no one to pester me, and no outside burdens. I get to write about what I want when I want — the good, the… - 10 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 1:00pm -
Posted: 10/19/2018 | October 19th, 2018 I’ve been terrible this year when it comes to books. I started off with a reading bang, but writing my own book and planning TravelCon took up so much time that I must admit that I haven’t read a lot this y… - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 1:00pm -
Part of the tool belt of any traveler is a good book. Long bus, train, or plane rides can get pretty boring and can give you a lot of "dead" time if you haven’t mastered the art of the 10-hour blank stare. Here is a list of my favorite reads to hel… - 4 days ago Oct 16, 2018, 3:32pm -
As much as I love staying in hostels, there is something nice about the luxuriousness of a hotel. They are clean and quiet and feature comfy beds, strong showers, and lots of soap I can take for later. The downside is they are expensive. Wondering… - 5 days ago Oct 15, 2018, 1:00pm -
Planning a long trip can be a daunting task. Where do you begin? What’s step one? What’s step two? What’s step three? It’s easy to get overwhelmed in the beginning, especially when you haven’t done something like this before. Use this step-… - 11 days ago Oct 9, 2018, 1:00pm -
New York City, home to over 8.5 million people, contains so much to see and do, you can barely scratch the surface! It's impossible to "see" in one visit - however, there are ways to make the most of the limited time you have. So, after living here f… - 11 days ago Oct 9, 2018, 12:00pm -
Updated: 10/8/2018 | October 8th, 2018 From sea to shining sea, the United States is home to a diverse landscape — both culturally and physically. Spending months traveling across its vast landscape gave me a deep appreciation for all my country ha… - 12 days ago Oct 8, 2018, 2:58pm -
Going to Morocco was incredible, but there are a few things that you need to watch out for. Here are 9 tips on how to stay safe when you travel Morocco.The post Is Morocco Safe? 9 Ways to Stay Safe (and Sane) During Your Visit appeared first on Noma… - 26 days ago Sep 24, 2018, 12:26pm -
I wasn't sure what to expect when I went to Tbilisi. What I assumed would be a drab (but interesting) city was actually a vibrant, beautiful destination with great food and plenty of history. It's the kind of place you can easily feel at home at and… - 38 days ago Sep 12, 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… - 86 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 -
Sunday through Saturday, buy $200 Mastercard gift cards at Staples with $5 off. Ain’t what promos used to be worth, but hey, it’s still something for Nerds With Inks. Can’t say I’ve booked a Points + Cash stay with IHG in my life. Will I ever… - 2 days ago Oct 19, 2018, 7:39am -
Thanks to reader Julie for sharing this strong weekend offer from Hertz. Looks like the sale at non-airport locations that we’ve seen in the past. Pretty nice prices (for under 100 miles per day) starting at $12.99 per day. Good one if it fits your… - 3 days ago Oct 18, 2018, 7:35am -
Quick-fire thoughts on the weekly sales… JetBlue (pretty subpar) Alaska (their sales always seem the same – decent) Southwest (somewhere in the solid-to-good range for them) Delta (great once again – shoot me now) - 4 days ago Oct 17, 2018, 7:15am -
Thanks to reader Ravi for sharing this one. Probably too expensive for most ($75,000), but some of you thick-walleted types might feel differently… If you have: A Chase bank account. A Freedom or Sapphire card. Lots of cash. Then take a look at the… - 5 days ago Oct 16, 2018, 7:01am -
Weirdest combinations: Dairy and seafood. Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton. TSA PreCheck and Staples stores. Thanks to reader Ryan for sending that last one. Such a strange pair to come together, but hey, I’m sure it will be useful to some. - 6 days ago Oct 15, 2018, 8:13am -
Why not take a second to register for Marriott’s latest MegaBonus promotion? While you’re at it, why not win a 2-night stay at each of Marriott/Starwood’s 29 brands? And then there’s only one good option to consider for this transfer bonus to… - 9 days ago Oct 12, 2018, 7:05am -
“Another great Delta award sale? It’s getting predictable.” I literally just had that thought. Crazy. That would have been impossible at the start of the year. By my count, it would have been the 6th most surprising possibility to go through my… - 10 days ago Oct 11, 2018, 7:01am -
Like some of you, I recently got a postcard from American Airlines offering free status for 3 months. Mine was for Gold and it came with ten 500-mile upgrades (others got Platinum with 20 upgrades). Really couldn’t have been much easier. I went to… - 11 days ago Oct 10, 2018, 8:46am -
Thanks to reader Kevin for sending this Wyndham status match page. I don’t think I’ve posted that one in the past. Then again, who the hell knows. Either way, let’s add it to the list of others mentioned lately…like Frontier, Choice, National… - 12 days ago Oct 9, 2018, 8:44am -
Thanks to reader Joe for sending a screenshot of the 40,000-mile offer sitting right in the middle of the Alaska Airlines website. Bank Of America isn’t the free-for-all loose slot machine of a company it used to be for credit card approvals…but… - 13 days ago Oct 8, 2018, 8:46am -
Offer at a glance Maximum bonus amount: $200 Availability: NJ & PA only. Also contains targeted language in the fine print Direct deposit required: No Additional requirements: See below Hard/soft pull: Soft pull ChexSystems: Unknown Credit card… - 9 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 2:00pm -
Alaska Airlines has announced that they will be increasing the fees checked for baggage, these changes are effective for tickets purchased or last exchanged on or after December 5, 2018. The standard baggage fees are increasing as follows: First chec… - 9 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 1:30pm -
Say What!?! Expedia Travel Packages Can Save You Thousands On Flights by Miles to Memories. I wasn’t able to find anything useful, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to. AmEx Boosts Revenue and Outlook by Attracting Smaller Businesses by B… - 10 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 12:30pm -
Uber is offering a $10 discount on rides to/from Patriot Place in Foxoborough, Massachusetts when you use the promo code The post Uber: $10 Off Your Ride To/From Patriot Place (Foxoborough, Massachusetts) With Promo Code EB6Q2YL appeared first on… - 22 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 12:59am -
TPG is reporting that they have heard from a credible source that starting November 1st, 2018 Hyatt will be changing the way points + cash stays cost. Currently the award chart is as follows:- Under the new program the points portion will remain the… - 22 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 12:49am -
Swych is offering a $10 Dunkin Donuts gift card for $8 with promo code iluvdonutsThe post Swych: $10 Dunkin Donuts For $8 + 5x (Limit Of 2) appeared first on Doctor Of Credit. - 23 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 12:20am -
Samsung Pay is offering a 50% discount when redeeming points for Samsung.com coupons. Prices are as followsThe post Samsung Pay: 50% Off Samsung.com Coupons ($50 Max Denomination) appeared first on Doctor Of Credit. - 23 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 12:16am -
Some Google One customers are seeing an offer for a discount of 20%/25% off Google Express up to a maximum of $20/$25 off. Offer should show up on the Google Express homepage if you're eligible when logged inThe post [YMMV] Google One Members: 20%/2… - 23 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 12:10am -
Bank of The West is offering a bonus of up to $1,250 when you open a business checking account. Bonus is broken down as followsThe post Bank Of The West $1,250 Business Checking/Savings Bonus (Requires Merchant Services & Credit Card) [AZ, CA, CO, I… - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 2:00pm -
Update 10/19/18: Rate has been increased to 2.25%. One thing I like about All America Bank is that they frequently have one of the highest rates available and raise rates for existing customers automatically – unlike some other unethical financial… - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 1:00pm -
I don’t know about you, but I’m a huge ham lover. If you’re on board with me then listen closely. Honey Baked Ham is offering a coupon promotion where you can get a free pound of ham or turkey breast with the purchase of another! There’s… - 2 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 8:45pm -
Have you heard of Swych? Well if you’re into purchasing gift cards, here’s your chance to save some money! Right now, Swych is having a promotion where you can get a $10 Dunkin’ Donuts gift card for $8! When purchasing a gift card, be sure t… - 2 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 8:30pm -
If you are an active eBay shopper, you know how crucial it is to take advantage of the eBay Daily Deals. You can find a large variety of items and products with low prices that are updated daily. Today’s deal of the day gives you an opportunity to… - 3 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 8:16pm -
Attention eBay shoppers, eBay is currently having a targeted promotion where you can earn up to 8% eBay Bucks on any purchase, $25 minimum purchase required. Earn eBay Bucks on qualifying purchases valid for today October 20, 2018. To see if you qua… - 3 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 8:15pm -
As a small token of gratitude and as a way to give back for your service, Chuck E. Cheese’s is offering special military food offers. This is a great offer to help save money on your next visit. Read on if you would like to learn more about the s… - 3 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 8:00pm -
Come fly with me! If you want to travel but don’t want to break the bank, check out our top ten flight deals! We explore the travel sites of the world wide web and try to find the best flight deals around. We have flights from China, Paris, Canada… - 3 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 7:59pm -
Free stuff is the best kind of stuff! And if you’re interested in free beauty samples to magazines, check out our top ten freebies for today! Freebies or free samples are a great way for brands to advertise their products and have customers try it… - 3 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 7:45pm -
We all have needs and wants, but why pay full price for it? Here at HustlerMoneyBlog (hence hustler), we are here to help you stretch your dollar and get the most bang for your buck. Each day, we will compile a list of ten of the hottest deals rangin… - 3 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 7:33pm -
If you want your business to be more credible, you must create a business checking account. Every small business needs a business checking account for handling money, fees, and processing financial transactions. LegacyTexas Bank is convenient and the… - 3 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 7:30pm -
Amex has teamed up with Bespoke Post to offer a great new promotion. Right now you can get $15 statement credit when you make a purchase of $45 or more. Bespoke Post offers a variety of different home and personal products that you are sure to love.… - 4 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 7:00pm -
Turkish Airlines has a massive route network. They fly to more destinations than any other airline but that doesn’t mean those connections are always the most convenient for the average traveler. With connecting flights departing around the clock,… - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 2:16pm -
Barcelona is a compelling city by many measures. Unique history, amazing architecture, easy access to the Mediterranean, and great food. After our time on Mallorca, we decided to spend a few days in Barcelona before returning home. I often do fast vi… - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 11:51am -
I arrived at Schiphol around 7:15, leaving me plenty of time for the lounge before my delayed Delta A350 departure. At Amsterdam, Delta passengers may use KLM’s international business class lounge, the Crown Lounge Number 52. Because of its sta… - 2 days ago Oct 18, 2018, 11:00am -
Last week American Express released the new Amex Gold Card that offers some compelling new benefits. Quite a few people, and some bloggers, got excited and immediately announced that it would be the demise of the Chase Sapphire Reserve card. I did a… - 3 days ago Oct 17, 2018, 8:09pm -
The Hilton Seychelles Northlome Resort and Spa is an amazing 5-star resort located on the main island of Mahe. Located in the popular hotspot of Beau Vallon Bay, the Hilton Seychelles Northlome offers a private and exclusive setting for guests to res… - 3 days ago Oct 17, 2018, 2:00pm -
The Park Hyatt Mallorca is a lovely property in a favorite destination for my wife and I. We have enjoyed our past trips to Spain, so this time, we wanted to visit some new places, and seeing availability with points at the Park Hyatt Mallorca for ou… - 8 days ago Oct 12, 2018, 2:00pm -
If you’re like me, you probably got a little bit excited over the news of the new American Express Gold card. Mine just came in the mail (I signed up the first day it became available) and I’ve already contacted Amex to confirm my sign-up bonus o… - 10 days ago Oct 10, 2018, 9:14pm -
American Airlines has had Gogo inflight internet for 10 years. Until recently, this ground based technology was exceedingly slow, I’ve heard it referred to as GoSlo. Finally American is introducing faster WiFi on their domestic fleet. The legacy US… - 10 days ago Oct 10, 2018, 11:00am -
To say the blogosphere’s been abuzz with the new Amex Gold Card is an understatement. Omar wrote an excellent post detailing the card’s benefits last week. I’ve actually thought about getting the old Premier Rewards card for years, but neve… - 11 days ago Oct 9, 2018, 11:00am -
Today American Express has officially launched the rumored American Express Gold Card. If that sounds like a card you’ve heard of before, I don’t blame you. They’ve long had variations of gold-colored cards under different names, and most notab… - 16 days ago Oct 4, 2018, 6:04pm -
The DUFL travel wardrobe valet will store, pack, and ship your luggage for you when you travel, including your sports and business equipment, so that you never have to drag your luggage through an airport again. [Read More] DUFL – Personal Valet… - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 6:21pm -
Sign up for early access through this Voyager Free $25 BTC Credit Link to get $25 in free Bitcoin credit when you create a free Voyager account during their Beta launch in the coming weeks, plus get an extra $25 BTC credit for each additional person… - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 1:20pm -
Use the free Gabi Insurance comparison tool to find the best rates on auto and home insurance policies from all major providers, plus earn a $100 Amazon Gift Card when you refer your friends and family to switch insurance policies with Gabi. [Read … - 3 days ago Oct 17, 2018, 7:23pm -
The Chase Ultimate Rewards program is offering 10% off the points required to redeem select gift cards for Chase Freedom card members and other Ultimate Rewards program credit cards. [Read More] Chase Ultimate Rewards 10% Off Points Redemption Sale… - 3 days ago Oct 17, 2018, 1:33pm -
The Personal Capital online money management software service is offering a $100 referral bonus for both parties with a free Personal Capital account. [Read More] Personal Capital Online Money Management Service $100 Referral BonusThe post Persona… - 4 days ago Oct 16, 2018, 1:45pm -
Get a free hamburger at George Webb restaurants across Wisconsin from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Thursday, October 18th to celebrate 12 straight wins for the Milwaukee Brewers. [Read More] George Webb Restaurants: Free Burgers for Milwaukee Brewers 12-G… - 5 days ago Oct 15, 2018, 10:52pm -
Matador lets you connect with your social circles to discover popular stocks from your peers, and you can buy or sell stocks commission-free with no account minimums, plus you may be able to get a $20 bonus with an initial deposit of $100 or more. [… - 5 days ago Oct 15, 2018, 8:46pm -
Swell Investing offers purpose-driven investments by allowing you to choose from portfolios of stocks that align with your values to support companies that make an environmental and social impact.You can now Open a Swell Investing Account with a min… - 5 days ago Oct 15, 2018, 3:39pm -
Fetch Rewards lets you earn points toward gift card redemptions when you scan your grocery receipts for purchases of products from participating brands.Just download Fetch Rewards from the App Store or Google Play, and then enter Referral Code NF1VA… - 5 days ago Oct 15, 2018, 2:03pm -
Earlier I wrote about how British Airways massively hiked their carrier imposed surcharges for travel originating in the US. Want to fly first class roundtrip between Boston and London using miles? That'll now cost you over $1,800, in addition to the… - 1 hour ago Oct 20, 2018, 9:49pm -
In a parallel universe where rock beats paper in a game of rock, paper, scissors, Alaska Airlines replaces all of their paper safety cards on board with… stone?The post Alaska Airlines Swaps Paper for Rock (for Your Safety!) appeared first on No M… - 1 hour ago Oct 20, 2018, 9:37pm -
KLM has San Francisco to Amsterdam nonstop flights priced at $417 to $422 round trip for departures Sun, Mon or Tue with travel dates from late November all the way to first week of May 2019 with December holiday season dates excluded. Icelandair is… - 1 hour ago Oct 20, 2018, 9:26pm -
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… - 2 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 9:13pm -
There are SFO to Barcelona one-stop flights with United Airlines and UA codeshares operated by Air Canada pricing in the $340s for travel in late November and early December. Fares price in $350s for January to March, but dates I checked were Swiss o… - 2 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 9:10pm -
A passenger snapped two photos of a flight attendant during an AirAsia flight from Kuala Lumpur to Hong Kong on October 12, posted them to Facebook, and they’ve gone viral both online and in media with worldwide coverage in China, Australia, the UK… - 2 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 9:04pm -
If you’re a fan of Panda Express like we are here at Points, Miles, and Martinis, then you’ll want to check out this deal from them, which can get a free Small Orange Chicken on your next purchase. With this offer, you can get a free Small Orange… - 2 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 8:59pm -
After my Norwegian Fjord Cruise, I was eager to explore the town of Kaupanger and the Northwestern region of Norway. However, jet lag began to creep in and my family started falling asleep one after the other. Figuring that it wasn’t safe to be dri… - 2 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 8:48pm -
The Amex Hilton Aspire is a premium card that charges a $450 annual fee. We break down how you easily recoup this fee with just 5 of the perks.The post The 5 major ways the American Express Aspire card is worth $450 a year. appeared first on Monkey… - 3 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 8:23pm -
I was in Las Vegas last week and, for the most part, got from hotel to hotel by walking. But when I needed to go someplace farther away, I did something that I had never done before (in Las Vegas): I took a ride share. It occurred to me at the time j… - 4 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 6:49pm -
For those of you with elite status with an airline, particularly those at the top of the pyramid, you’ve probably gotten used to at least the occasional upgrade to First Class or whatever version of “Economy Plus” your airline has. I have some… - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 3:44pm -
Well, we’re back. An undetermined technical error seems to have caused the loss of the last six months of posts, but I’m hoping that the worst is past. Marriott 29 Ways To Stay Marriott is currently running a lousy MegaBonus, with the ability to… - 3 days ago Oct 17, 2018, 2:47pm -
Due to some maintenance issues, the site will be down for an undetermined period of time. I’m hoping that it’s not long. Thank you. Want to subscribe? Just enter your email in the box above (and to the right) and click on the confirmation. GMaile… - 5 days ago Oct 15, 2018, 9:16pm -
I’ll start by saying this: International business class is almost never cheap. Please don’t equate “for less” with “cheap.” One of the best uses of frequent flyer miles is international travel, particularly in premium classes of servic… - May 14, 2018, 6:32pm -
I got an email from Spirit Airlines telling me that they had a “big announcement.” Okay, it wasn’t that big, but it was nice to know that, by next summer, Spirit will be joining the 21st century and adding Wi-Fi onboard. Is Spirit Getting Bette… - May 12, 2018, 9:27pm -
If it seems like somebody’s always announcing an order for a new plane or fleet type, there’s a reason: Somebody’s always announcing an order for a new plane or fleet type. While there are countless numbers of planes, two manufacturers domina… - May 10, 2018, 1:47pm -
I don’t tend to write a lot of individual hotel reviews, given their limited audience, but when I have the chance to write about one of Marriott’s highest profile hotels in a high profile location, I figure that it’s worth a few minutes. And I… - May 8, 2018, 12:38am -
As Marriott moves to combine the Starwood and Marriott Rewards programs, it is taking a necessary first step and rolling out its credit cards. Initial bonuses are often the best you’ll see for a while, so it’s worth taking a look. Marriott Reward… - May 4, 2018, 2:21pm -
Today’s 101 topic is only tangentially related to frequent flyer programs. It’s about ride-sharing services (RSS), such as Uber and Lyft. If you’ve never used one, they may seem intimidating at first, but can save you time and money. The concep… - May 3, 2018, 4:58pm -
Just reading a post from some poor soul who found out the hard way-to the tune of thousands of $’s-that travel insurance is not-as it is flagrantly and fraudulently marketed-insurance that protects you if you have to change dates or cancel altogeth… - 8 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 2:44pm -
UA Talking about getting better as it feverishly works to get worse.As you can see from this transcript, other than short termist burn the village down for short term profits, UA has no real plans for making anything better. The “grand plan” ii… - 9 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 2:08pm -
Hubris flowing out of the UA executive suite-they are so smart and so proud of their Gemini technology that allows them to loot the countty. They have alienated just about everyone, even all but the highest spenders, the elitest elites with so many… - 9 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 1:44pm -
Got a loan you want others to help you with? Want to participate in loans that other Milepointers want help on? Just look here. Post a link to the loan, and why you want others to pile in. For example, birthdays, anniversaries, you like cow loan… - 20 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 3:16am -
Folks, new year, new goals, the numbers reset to zero, and we begin again.Having gotten used to documenting some of the amusing events and tips of my trips last year, I'm starting again for 2018.Below I'll add the various trips, trips and troubles… - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 9:16pm -
Hello, I wanna visit Ukraine, have few places in mind, what else would you suggest? I wanna go to Lviv, Odessa and Kyiv. I also heard Zaparozhye and Dnipro are worth visiting. Any other places? Looking forward to your advice. - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 5:06pm -
From the people who brought you the overt plain as day corruption at EWR news that UA has dedicated a soaring third of a $billion ( $350 m) in commissions to corporate travel agents. What is the effdct of this on the reed thin market. If we had an… - 2 days ago Oct 19, 2018, 12:48am -
Nother night without a thorough subpoenas and search warrant investigation to see how much the cartel creates the delays its blaming on Mrs Nature. Nothing to do with overscheduling, overdeployed planes, overuse of peak times, and other avaricious a… - 2 days ago Oct 19, 2018, 12:00am -
Bad news your airline went out of business. Good news there are still dirt cheap options because there is a free market in uncorrupted Europe ($40 london to athens on BA). Which means you could fly TEN round trips LON-ATH for the cost of a one way… - 2 days ago Oct 18, 2018, 11:54pm -
Books into D and earns on EY/QR/IB/AT: https://www.wheretocredit.com/royal-air-maroc/d Cheapest ex-Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Italy but more possible Sample: Image: http://i68.tinypic.com/vrwt34.png ... - 22 mins ago Oct 20, 2018, 10:34pm -
I got a flight from United States to Taipei (BR) to China mainland (CA). The stopover time is 7hrs (not overnight though). I am wondering whether there is any chance to get my checked bag at TPE. Does anyone have experiences on this? Thanks! - 32 mins ago Oct 20, 2018, 10:24pm -
In what I am guessing was a medical diversion QF16 LAX-BNE (departed LAX Friday Oct 19) made a 90 degree left turn and diverted to Apia, Samoa. - 48 mins ago Oct 20, 2018, 10:08pm -
Hi... I'm traveling to Jaisalmer next week. Does anyone have recommendation for hotel, and staying in the fort vs. outside. Also looking to stay at a desert camp. Have found some conflicting reports on the Manvar tented camp. anyone have a... - 54 mins ago Oct 20, 2018, 10:02pm -
The exit to domestic arrivals from the departure lounge has moved to a new location, opposite the new gate 16. This then leads to a new baggage reclaim area with belts 9 and 10, and into the eastern extension between the main terminal building and... - 54 mins ago Oct 20, 2018, 10:02pm -
Radisson Rewards has launched a new promotion for program members. This offer specifically focus on Radisson Collection properties which are not that many to start with, and there aren’t any Radisson Collection properties in US, Asia. In order..… - 57 mins ago Oct 20, 2018, 9:59pm -
I am wondering about whether any of you folks had a problem using the Platinum Premier guaranteed availability benefit 48 hours before stay, particularly at Starwood properties. This was the second time I needed to use it in ~6 years, and the... - 1 hour ago Oct 20, 2018, 9:55pm -
I think the answer is no, but is there a way that if my wife has her own Plat card we can combine the MRs with mine? The AF for a second Plat works out (with the perks and signing bonus) to be better than just paying $175 for an AU on mine, is why I.… - 1 hour ago Oct 20, 2018, 9:45pm -
Finally made Gold after a long time trying! This is the first time in my life that I've reached the top-tier of any frequent flyer programme. Thanks to all of the members on this forum for their tips on how to reach these hallowed grounds. Already... - 2 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 8:50pm -
Would just like to share two things with everyone, I think they are useful and hope you do to! Kroger allows for multiple VGC swipes for MO. The hard limit is 20 swipes, but I think it goes without saying that you should be smart about this. CIP is c… - 3 mins ago Oct 20, 2018, 10:53pm -
Welcome to MS Weekly at /r/churning! This is the open, flame free thread for discussion of all things MS. Methods, ideas, pain points, and everything else about MS is game. As always read the wiki. Be Nice! Introduction to Manufactured Spending su… - 12 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 11:05am -
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… - 12 hours ago Oct 20, 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… - 13 hours ago Oct 20, 2018, 10:04am -
After the large amount of opinions presented yesterday in the Mailer thread, the mod team wants to address them. We don't want to make any knee-jerk decisions off of one change, but with the string of changes that have happened over the past several… - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 1:12pm -
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… - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 11:05am -
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 Oct 19, 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… - 2 days ago Oct 19, 2018, 10:05am -
There have been scattered DPs regarding this over the last few days, so I did some data collection. The TL;DR is that it appears Citi has limited 9-digit personal mailer codes to one use. So far, there is no data to support that personal mailers can… - 2 days ago Oct 18, 2018, 3:08pm -
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… - 2 days ago Oct 18, 2018, 11:05am -
Buy One Grande Or Larger Espresso And Get One Free At Starbucks Today If you have Starbucks Rewards you will automatically be able to buy one Espresso or Frappuccino, get one free on all Grande or larger espresso drinks at Starbucks in the US and Can… - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 6:39pm -
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The Mega Millions drawing tonight has climbed to $1 billion for the first time in history. You won’t actually win a billion dollars. If you take the lump sum you’ll get “only” $565 million. And federal, state, and local taxes will probably cu… - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 4:43pm -
Want to know how to travel in style, just like the pros? We check in with frequent fliers to find out how often they fly,...The post Travel Style: Tracey Carisch appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 9:02pm -
There are a handful of reasons that make carry-ons a darling among travelers, including convenience and being comfortable to carry. The best carry-on luggage should...The post Travel Stress-Free: Pick the Best Carry-On Luggage appeared first on John… - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 7:34pm -
Over the last 15 years, Asheville, North Carolina, has been having a sort of coming-out-party. Like Portland, San Francisco or Brooklyn before it, the “Land...The post 5 Reasons Asheville, NC, Is America’s Greatest Fall Foliage Escape appeared f… - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 5:55pm -
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Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Benita, who left the following...The post Get to Know the Hotel Shower Before You Hop in appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2018, 1:00pm -
Nearly three decades ago, as a speechless baby, I was couriered by CAT ferry from Bar Harbor (Maine) to Nova Scotia. I cried from beginning to end. Among...The post 20 Stops to Make on a Cape Breton Road Trip appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 2 days ago Oct 18, 2018, 8:20pm -
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I received an email from the TSA this week (they have a newsletter; you can sign up in the bottom-right here) reminding travelers that all...The post A Message From the TSA Regarding Duty Free Liquids appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 2 days ago Oct 18, 2018, 1:00pm -
Last week, my family and I took up British Airways (BA) on its offer to fly it to see if it really is the most...The post Is British Airways the Most Family-Friendly Airline? appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 3 days ago Oct 17, 2018, 6:33pm -
This morning, Canada became the first major world economy to legalize marijuana. The “national experiment,” as the New York Times called it, will be interesting to...The post What Legal Marijuana in Canada Means for Border Crossings appeared fi… - 3 days ago Oct 17, 2018, 4:20pm -
I am using my lifeline. As in the once a month pump post. Because I was too busy in Philadelphia during a conference. You can complain to management that this is not worth your money. Oh wait, it is freeeeeeee! Hopefully, we are back on Sunday, enjoy… - 2 days ago Oct 19, 2018, 10:30am -
We bring you a juicy Chase Sapphire Banking bonus, an even juicier Ally Bank Bonus, we travel ton the best pilgrimages, laugh with all the George Soros conspiracies, an amazing chart of the largest airlines, get deeper on the Choice Privileges hotel… - 4 days ago Oct 17, 2018, 10:30am -
We bring you more ways to visit Syria, get you to learn about flight paths horror, show you how market corrections rock, awesome photos and videos from the SpaceX launch, how autonomous flights may be around the corner, a blogger got married, which c… - 6 days ago Oct 15, 2018, 10:30am -
We bring you the latest Best of Web links: we go deeper inside the envy age we are living in, the awfully sad story of Joe Murphy NHL star to becoming homeless sleeping in a cardboard, how companies have gamified work, the best ever obituary ever wri… - 7 days ago Oct 14, 2018, 10:30am -
We bring you the guide on how to rock Amex card referrals, play a new Marriott game, the world’s tough visas to obtain, how to buy Canada weed, a new option in Paris Hilton, take a trip with space eating and how it has changed over time, yet anothe… - 9 days ago Oct 12, 2018, 10:30am -
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We bring you a Layovers and Stopovers Guide, take a look into Housing Dips, look at the shocking Music Industry Sales, this blog lists the Greedy Bloggers while others pander to them for backlinks, go for some sushi at Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo ab… - 13 days ago Oct 8, 2018, 10:30am -
We bring you the Best of Web links again: An extensive investigative journalism epic piece on the Trump Money from Dad, a wonderful scenic journey aboard all kinds of Indian Railways, how we uncover Glacier Ghosts due to global warming, a hilarious p… - 14 days ago Oct 7, 2018, 10:30am -
We bring you the new Amex Gold Card, how to find airline award space guide, get you a great Australia itinerary, learn about Google Project Fi, warn you about greedy blogs selling inferior cards screwing their readers while they make money, more Delt… - 16 days ago Oct 5, 2018, 10:30am -
We bring you the top 25 credit cards, Primera Air blows up, 7 worst airports for Uber, book a whole village hotel, bloggers kill the Virgin Atlantic Delta deal, United tries to spin its Elite changes, Hyatt suddenly sells Oasis, get you an easy Unite… - 18 days ago Oct 3, 2018, 10:30am -
