If you’re a small-business owner, chances are that you have one or more small-business credit cards. But as your business grows, it may be a good idea to consider using a corporate card instead of small-business cards. Here’s what you should know… - 11 mins ago Apr 9, 2020, 12:00pm -
During the coronavirus outbreak, travel has come to a near halt around the world. Many are under stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders, so upcoming travel isn’t happening. Instead, most people are looking for a refund for their existing flights.… - 41 mins ago Apr 9, 2020, 11:30am -
Reader Questions are answered twice a week by TPG Senior Points & Miles Contributor Ethan Steinberg. Loyalty breeds loyalty, and unless you change jobs or move, many travelers find themselves sticking to the same airline and hotel brands year after y… - 1 hour ago Apr 9, 2020, 11:00am -
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. The novel coronavirus that first emerged in late December of 2019 has now spread to over 177 countries, forcing the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare the o… - 2 hours ago Apr 9, 2020, 10:30am -
American Express has long had a reputation for being “exclusive,” but Amex credit cards are more accessible than you might think. Sure, it offers luxury cards like The Platinum Card® from American Express, but in its extensive lineup you’ll al… - 2 hours ago Apr 9, 2020, 10:00am -
Airlines are getting a $50 billion chunk of the $2 trillion bailout bill passed in late March to help the U.S. economy withstand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. That sum includes $25 billion in loans and loan guarantees from the federal governme… - 13 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 11:30pm -
United Airlines has been sued by a passenger for not refunding a ticket for a fight that was canceled during the coronavirus outbreak. Passenger Jacob Rudolph alleged that United refused his request for a refund for flights he purchased from the airl… - 13 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 11:00pm -
There are very few reasons to get on a plane right now. (Seriously, if you don’t absolutely have to, please stay home and help flatten the curve.) If for some reason you do need to fly somewhere — like if you’re a medical professional going to… - 14 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 10:30pm -
JetBlue Airways is seeking approval to suspend service to 12 cities as it faces near-zero passenger demand during the novel coronavirus pandemic. The request is among the first by U.S. carriers for exemptions to the air service requirements attached… - 14 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 10:15pm -
Editor’s note: This post is regularly updated with new information. Before there was Amazon, there was Target — that’s pronounced tar-ZHAY for those who like to fancy things up a bit. There’s still a place for Target, even in the age of Ama… - 14 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 10:00pm -
The world of points and miles can be endlessly rewarding, with options such as free flights, upgrades to premium cabins, complimentary hotel rooms and discounts on gift cards and merchandise. It can also seem bewildering, if you’re a neophyte looki… - 17 days ago Mar 23, 2020, 6:30pm -
Once upon a time, all airline seats were identical. Prior to the 1950s, carriers offered the same cabin experience to all passengers, but with a twist: if you wanted better treatment you took a non-stop flight and paid more, while connecting flights… - 20 days ago Mar 20, 2020, 6:30pm -
A visit to an airport lounge can be a magical interlude during a day of stressful traveling. Getting into the lounge, however, can be a complicated affair. For many travelers, Priority Pass has been the solution. Founded in 1992, the company is a col… - 24 days ago Mar 16, 2020, 6:30pm -
The easiest way to quickly accumulate a stash of points or miles is through a credit card signup bonus. Meeting the minimum spending, though, can sometimes seem daunting. In most cases you have three months to do it, and spending requirements tend to… - 27 days ago Mar 13, 2020, 6:30pm -
Is going to a honeymoon destination on your mind? You may be thinking of enjoying a romantic getaway if you’ve just set a date for your wedding. After all, love birds do need to fly! That doesn’t erase the fact that the thought of planning a hone… - 29 days ago Mar 11, 2020, 6:30pm -
In the world of points and miles, hobbyists gradually become aware of the possibilities for award travel. When you’re getting started accumulating miles, you tend to look for award flights on your designated airline only. At some point, you realize… - 31 days ago Mar 9, 2020, 6:30pm -
As 2020 unfolds, this is the perfect time to take stock of travel goals and develop a strategy for the coming year. Your personal plan will depend on what’s important to you: is it airline miles, hotel points, ease and comfort while traveling, or t… - 34 days ago Mar 6, 2020, 7:30pm -
The inside of an airplane cabin can be a scary environment during flu season. You need to know that you’re not being paranoid if you’re afraid of becoming ill after taking a flight. Unfortunately, it can be very easy to spread sickness in such a… - 36 days ago Mar 4, 2020, 7:30pm -
Until recently, there were limited options for earning credit card rewards while dining out. In the past few years, however, many premium rewards cards have made restaurant spending just as rewarding as travel—a recognition of the fact that the two… - 38 days ago Mar 2, 2020, 7:30pm -
Is a cruise just what you need to get through the doldrums of winter? You may be too afraid to even dream about taking a cruise because you assume that cruising is synonymous with spending. The truth is that cruise fares can be high. Cruise operators… - 41 days ago Feb 28, 2020, 7:30pm -
The lede to a piece in the New York Times on the bungled initial response to the novel coronavirus appears to suggest that the virus was first brought to New York by a Qatar Airways flight. It even further appears to suggest that if only New York ha… - 7 mins ago Apr 9, 2020, 12:04pm -
If airlines are going to receive a bailout, taxpayers should receive some assurance of recovering the funds when times are good. And any deal should be structured to incentivize airlines to get out from under partial nationalization as quickly as po… - 13 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 11:34pm -
Elite status is one of the most powerful motivators for frequent customers to stick with a travel brand. When programs extend status outright during this crisis, they're giving up a tool to encourage business when customers are able to come back. So… - 15 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 9:34pm -
Alaska Airlines is planning to join the oneworld alliance and is scaling its partnership with American Airlines back up. Here's some inside scoop on why American had been cutting ties with Alaska, and how they changed their mind.The rejuvenated par… - 17 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 7:34pm -
Marriott is extending current elite status through February 2022. And while they had already paused expiration of points through August they have extended that out to February 2021.Continue reading Marriott Extends Elite Status, Takes Additional Mea… - 19 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 5:25pm -
Citi is revamping its Premier and Preferred cards. Citi Premier gets new earning categories, and spending points on paid travel will no longer be as lucrative (making points-to-miles transfers the only good option). Citi Preferred is getting new bo… - 19 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 5:00pm -
The biggest credit card offers are the quickest, easiest way to earn a large amount of miles and jump start your travel. These are the most lucrative. There are several all new best-ever and limited-time bonuses that have come out over the last seve… - 20 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 3:58pm -
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport is 16 miles from the city center of Wuhan, capital of the Hubei province. As the epicenter of the initial COVID-19 breakout, it has been shut down since January 23. The airport was disinfected on Friday.The airpor… - 22 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 2:04pm -
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.Continue reading Now That Tourism Is Re-Opening, Bad Things Are Happening At The Great Wall… - 1 day ago Apr 8, 2020, 12:04pm -
United today announced that customers can have fees waived for changes to travel through end of the year provided they make their change or cancellation by April 30.You're better off waiting for a significant flight change or cancellation and insist… - 2 days ago Apr 7, 2020, 11:34pm -
As I've said before, I don't think there's anything wrong with planning travel way in advance, given the deals that are available. However, if you're going to do so, go into it with the expectation that the trip may not materialize, as we don't know… - 5 mins ago Apr 9, 2020, 12:06pm -
I first wrote about this deal at the beginning of the year, though it seems to be available once again, including for many people who used it in the past.Over the past year or so we've seen some incredible opportunities to redeem a small number of p… - 1 hour ago Apr 9, 2020, 10:43am -
The Citi Premier Card is Citi's mid-range card earning ThankYou points, which is essentially a competitor to the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (review).Citi has just announced some significant changes to this card, which can either be positive o… - 17 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 6:48pm -
Marriott Bonvoy has just become the latest program to announce plans to extend elite status, and more. Let's take a look at the details.Marriott Bonvoy will be extending status earned in 2019 by 12 months. Rather than your current status expiring in… - 19 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 5:13pm -
Delta Air Lines has just announced a series of initiatives intended to help people social distance when flying. These changes apply for flights between April 13 and May 31, 2020 (though I imagine they have the potential to be extended).So, what all… - 20 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 4:08pm -
We know that demand for air travel has plummeted, as we've seen airlines cut capacity unlike ever before.Just how much has traffic through US airports changed? The TSA's Public Affairs spokesperson, Lisa Farbstein, has shared lots of interesting dat… - 21 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 3:20pm -
I figured a reminder here couldn't hurt...This is a tough time for those working in travelObviously this is an incredibly challenging time for many people, not just those working in travel. However:This blog is about travelThose working for airli… - 22 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 2:06pm -
American Airlines has introduced a worse schedule change policy as of today, April 8, 2020.As of April 8, 2020, American Airlines has updated their conditions of carriage regarding schedule changes. This only applies to new bookings, so doesn't impa… - 24 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 12:27pm -
Here's an interesting approach that Aer Lingus is taking towards operating their transatlantic route between Dublin and New York...Like all airlines, Aer Lingus has greatly reduced their route network, though the airline continues to operate several… - 1 day ago Apr 8, 2020, 11:47am -
Several weeks ago it was announced that Alaska Airlines would be joining the oneworld alliance, and as part of that they're also strengthening ties with American Airlines once again.As of April 1 that partnership was improved. This is an update to t… - 1 day ago Apr 8, 2020, 11:10am -
Last fall, Greg wrote these words: I’m a bit sad to end my five year relationship with the Prestige card. Is it weird that I get emotionally attached to credit cards? Wait, don’t answer that. I know. Yes, it’s weird. He was of course writing ab… - 2 hours ago Apr 9, 2020, 10:38am -
Update 4/8/20: This is now working on third party gift cards again. The offer is due to end on April 20, 2020 but might be pulled sooner than that, so buy ASAP if you’re interested. (h/t Doctor of Credit). ~ Amazon has relaunched one of its best of… - 13 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 11:32pm -
Citi has announced some interesting changes to its Premier card today which will come into effect on August 23, 2020. On balance, these changes are positive, although there will be some cardholders that are negatively affected by these changes depend… - 15 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 9:03pm -
We are back with another round of Frequent Miler Live: Ask us Anything. This time we’re going to set time limits on our answers to try to make the experience more interactive. We want to have time to answer more questions and to include a bit of ba… - 16 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 7:41pm -
Nearly all airline and hotel chains have announced over the past week how they intend to deal with elite status seeing as most of their loyalty program’s members will have a hard time attaining status during 2020 for 2021 as a result of COVID-19. O… - 18 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 6:16pm -
A few days ago we shared about the latest Amex Offer for Happy gift cards. Albertsons, Safeway and other stores that use the Just For U program have a deal on Happy gift cards right now that could potentially save you even more than that Amex Offer.… - 22 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 2:10pm -
BJ’s Wholesale Club is running deals on several different gift cards both online and in-store right now. One of the most interesting is a $3 instant discount on $200, $100 and $50 Visa gift cards. The Deal Save $3 on the following fixed-value Visa… - 23 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 1:09pm -
UBS Wealth Management is out with 100K offers for their Visa Signature Cards. One is a consumer card and the other is a business card. Are the UBS 100K offers worth pursuing? The structure of each offer is the same: First year annual fee is waive… - 1 day ago Apr 8, 2020, 10:39am -
The Chase Ink Business Preferred public offer recently increased to 100K points, but so the minimum spend requirement also increased to $15K in purchases in the first 3 months. Alternatively, the old 80K offer (after $5K in purchases in the first 3 m… - 2 days ago Apr 7, 2020, 9:58pm -
On last week’s Frequent Miler on the Air, our reader question of the week was really made up of comments from two readers that essentially asked, “Should you be worried about a gift card company (seller or bank) that goes out of business because… - 2 days ago Apr 7, 2020, 10:58am -
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Yesterday I lost my job, over what I would call a difference of opinion: I thought I was doing a good job, and my boss thought I was doing a bad job, and my boss had the tie-breaking vote.BackgroundAbout 3 years ago I started working extremely part t… - 8 days ago Apr 1, 2020, 9:18pm -
I know my gentle readers have a lot on their minds these days, but so does everybody else. That makes the current crisis as good a time as any to step back and see if there are any unusual opportunities to deploy your very specific set of skills.What… - 11 days ago Mar 29, 2020, 11:21pm -
If you play this game long enough, you guaranteed to see everything eventually. In many ways, I think travel hackers have a better view into the guts of the US financial system than the people who designed it, because we get to see it from every angl… - 43 days ago Feb 26, 2020, 8:04pm -
On my way to the store the other day I realized that we hadn’t seen a really good grocery store promotion in a while. The beginning of December featured a Safeway deal for $10 off $100 in Visa gift cards, and Giant offered gas points on Visa gift c… - 64 days ago Feb 5, 2020, 10:33pm -
Sometimes it feels like the travel hacking community only has two speeds: greed and panic. It’s always either the golden age of manufactured spend or its funeral. Worse yet, it’s people who have been playing the game the longest that are most pro… - 85 days ago Jan 15, 2020, 7:10pm -
Starting online purchases at a shopping portal is one of the simplest techniques travel hackers use, and it’s also one of the most reminiscent of extreme couponing: click through an online portal (be sure to clear your browser’s cookies first), m… - Nov 18, 2019, 11:54pm -
Long-time readers know that for many years my main method of prepaid debit card liquidation was through Walmart money orders, which typically allowed me to liquidate $2,000 in debit cards per trip, and if the cashier was in the right mood, potentiall… - Oct 23, 2019, 5:40pm -
I’m not sure how old this news is since I rarely log into my credit card accounts on my desktop, but when I logged into my Barclaycard account the other day I was greeted by a foreboding message: Nev… - Oct 19, 2019, 6:36pm -
I mentioned in Friday’s post that the airport transfer I ordered through the Chase Ultimate Rewards portal to pick us up at the Sofia airport never arrived, and that we ended up taking the (cheap, convenient) subway instead. I wrote, “I have a re… - Oct 15, 2019, 7:44pm -
When I wrote up my then-upcoming trip to the Balkans, I was still a bit vague about how I planned to get around once we were there. I had previously traveled between Zagreb, Ljubljana, and Belgrade by train, so my hope was that we’d be able to do a… - Oct 11, 2019, 5:50pm -
We're excited to announce the launch of our new Card Maximizer tool. The idea of the tool is to help you quantitatively compare credit card offers. With this, you will get a quick overview of how the offers stack up. Feel free to check out the tool… - 14 days ago Mar 26, 2020, 10:18pm -
The new United Polaris lounge at San Francisco Airport (SFO) is one of the world’s largest lounges. On 28,120 square feet (2,612 square meters) you will find not just an a la carte restaurant, a buffet and a bar, but also quiet rooms, enough worksp… - 35 days ago Mar 5, 2020, 5:25am -
Now that Marriott has merged with SPG and Ritz-Carlton, there are 32 Marriott hotel brands across the world representing more than 6,700 properties. You'll notice that the Marriott portfolio is geared more toward upscale and luxury properties than bu… - 35 days ago Mar 5, 2020, 3:44am -
Have questions about getting started, earning or redeeming Marriott points? This comprehensive Marriott Bonvoy FAQ goes over everything you should know with answers to all of your questions. If you still have questions, feel free to drop them in the… - 36 days ago Mar 4, 2020, 8:19pm -
While it's gone through many changes, especially in 2019, United's MileagePlus remains one of the most valuable airline loyalty programs. Among U.S. frequent flyer programs, United MileagePlus offers the most ways to earn and use airline miles. It al… - 37 days ago Mar 3, 2020, 8:15pm -
Having Gold status with Hilton Honors means you'll get extra perks when you stay at Hilton hotels and resorts. This can amount to savings money on stays, earning more points and more free perks and amenities when you stay at Hilton properties. Plus,… - 38 days ago Mar 2, 2020, 11:25pm -
Want to earn thousands of bonus points or hundreds in cash back just by referring your friends and family to a credit card they'll love? Most major card issuers have a credit card referral bonus program that lets you refer-a-friend to a credit card a… - 48 days ago Feb 21, 2020, 5:03am -
The beautiful city Budapest has a lot to offer. Not just the stunning architecture throughout Hungary's capital is taking you in, also the many impressive hotels, like the new Párisi Udvar Hotel Budapest from the Unbound Collection by Hyatt will mak… - 53 days ago Feb 16, 2020, 3:06am -
The Chase Ultimate Rewards program is one of the most popular credit card rewards programs thanks to its flexibility. Ultimate Rewards points can be quite valuable when used strategically thanks to Chase's 13 airline and hotel transfer partners, but… - 54 days ago Feb 15, 2020, 6:01am -
United is one of the largest carriers in the world, along with American and Delta, with a strong frequent flyer program that allows you to earn airline miles that can be used for seat upgrades and award flights on United and its many partners. While… - 55 days ago Feb 14, 2020, 6:01am -
In response to the economic downturn, American Express is now allowing six months instead of the usual three months to meet minimum spending requirements for sign up bonuses on their credit cards. The following are Amex's words:"Due to the impact o… - 5 days ago Apr 4, 2020, 8:50pm -
Flying Blue, the award program of Air France and KLM, often flies under the radar. Even with dynamic award pricing, there are plenty of reasons to check it out. Let’s move about the cabin and take a look. The BasicsFlying Blue is the name of the… - 6 days ago Apr 3, 2020, 2:00pm -
COVID-19 is changing daily life, pretty drastically, for everyone right now. At MileValue we are trying to adapt to the current climate by discounting our already existing services as well as offering a new one: assistance changing and canceling your… - 7 days ago Apr 2, 2020, 6:58pm -
Updated March 30, 2020 to include data points on award refundsUpdated March 27, 2020 to include data points on United's refund practices.There’s nothing normal about travel during the COVID-19 outbreak. As with any travel decision, always do what… - 14 days ago Mar 26, 2020, 4:00pm -
UPDATED 4/7/20I hope all of you and your loved ones are coping during this trying time. Whether you're hunkering down at home with work or study, or are still needed in public as a healthcare professional or otherwise essential employee, I wish you… - 23 days ago Mar 17, 2020, 9:14pm -
Update: This offer has changed to 75,000 bonus Marriott Rewards after spending $3,000 on your new card within three months. The Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card has a higher than usual sign up bonus right now: 100,000 Marriott Rewards fo… - 37 days ago Mar 3, 2020, 9:59pm -
I am currently staying about 20 minutes north of a town called San Martin de Los Andes, which is located in the lake region of Argentine Patagonia. San Martin, as locals refer to it, is a fly fishing hub nestled alongside Lácar Lake, surrounded by t… - 48 days ago Feb 21, 2020, 5:31pm -
A note from Sarah Page: You may know Kevin from the MileValue Award Booking Service. Together with his wife, their friends and family refer to them as K2, which you'll notice in the by line. They’re excited to contribute to MileValue and I'm happy… - 49 days ago Feb 20, 2020, 5:28am -
Amex recently launched the new American Express Green Card, positioning the product as a lucrative travel rewards card that accrues Amex Membership Reward points.The American Express Green Card adds to the stable of Amex personal credit cards such a… - 52 days ago Feb 17, 2020, 1:32pm -
Andrew Chen and I recently talked ins and outs of the miles and points world on his podcast, Hack Your Wealth. The recording was published today. Listen to it on his site, linked above, or directly from MileValue via Spotify, below.The post Podcast… - 58 days ago Feb 11, 2020, 12:01pm -
Most airlines around the world exist through state or private ownership, or a combination of the two. In the early days of the airline industry, countries had a government-owned carrier, such as Pan American in the United States, but the benefits of… - 1 hour ago Apr 9, 2020, 11:00am -
While we all wait for the world to heal, many of the world’s major airlines have made it easier for their most frequent fliers to continue flying with them once the coronavirus pandemic is over. We’ve gotten in touch with almost every major airli… - 10 hours ago Apr 9, 2020, 2:24am -
It’s the news we’ve all been waiting for. Hilton and Hyatt have already weighed in, and now Marriott has made their announcement. Check your email for the announcement or read it below: Related: All Hotel Cancellation, Waiver, Refund and Extensio… - 16 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 8:23pm -
Here’s the straight, FlyerTalk: no one knows when it will be safe to fly again. But, it’s a safe bet that someday, humanity will take to the skies with regularity again. And, now that the DOT and EU Transport Commissioner have made it clear that… - 19 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 5:07pm -
On the heels of the DOT’s public censure demanding that airlines provide cash refunds to passengers with canceled flights, we’ve heard several reports that airlines are still reluctant to hand over cash money. Now, one airline is trying another t… - 23 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 1:00pm -
Good news, Mileage Plan members. Alaska Airlines has announced that it will be extending status through December 2021! On the heels of announcements from Delta and United, Alaska is also extending status through December 2021. Questions about Alaska… - 2 days ago Apr 7, 2020, 9:05pm -
Europe and the Middle East have not been protected from the COVID-19 outbreak – Italy and Spain have been hit very hard, while leaders in other parts of Europe have reported positive tests of novel Coronavirus contractions. And after the United Sta… - 2 days ago Apr 7, 2020, 4:50pm -
Remember news about passengers and airlines getting themselves into headlining and awkward incidents? While the coronavirus has stopped most passengers from flying, it hasn’t stopped lawsuits from previous flights arriving in the courts. Today’s… - 2 days ago Apr 7, 2020, 1:00pm -
As airlines navigate the unfamiliar territory of mass flight cancellations during the pandemic, they’ve relied heavily on vouchers. But, as we’ve recommended, it’s better to let the airline cancel your flight first, then request (or demand) a c… - 3 days ago Apr 6, 2020, 9:30pm -
Was your flight canceled by the coronavirus outbreak? Airlines have made it easy to get a voucher for your canceled flight. But, warn the very frequent fliers on FlyerTalk, by doing that, you could be disqualifying yourself from a cash refund. Need… - 3 days ago Apr 6, 2020, 7:00pm -
I was just looking at AA domestic flights and every route I’ve searched for so far has many days available for 5,000 AA miles. This goes as far as Oct 2020.The post Most Domestic Flights As Low As 5,000 AA Miles appeared first on Travel is Free. - Nov 20, 2019, 8:33pm -
As of today: $0.00 has been claimed by haters. (I’ll update the dollar amount the minute it changes). To those who complain about bloggers killing your deals, I’ve got a $100 opportunity for you to prove that your deal was killed by one of tho… - Oct 25, 2019, 6:37pm -
Nick of FrequentMiler talks about his experience doing the “40K To Far Away” contest, where all 3 FrequentMiler bloggers see how far they can get, each with 40,000 of a different bank currency. Nick, given Citi TY Points, found and used the deal… - Oct 24, 2019, 6:41pm -
Whenever I’ve done posts comparing the prices across different programs I’ve already found that JAL Miles are among the lowest, but today I’ll show you how to potentially double the value of these already great miles. As you’ll see, I firs… - Oct 22, 2019, 7:49pm -
We’ve seen many airline and hotel programs providing elite status extensions over the past few weeks and now Marriott has joined the ranks. Early on Marriott provided a pause on the expiring of points and extensions of free night awards but held of… - 16 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 8:21pm -
The Highlight: Miles & More Earn up to 10x Miles & More Miles when you rent with Hertz for 1 or more days Worldwide. Use discount code CDP 646999 and promotional code PC 205681 when you book online at Hertz Book by Jun 30 for rentals until Dec 15, 20… - 20 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 4:28pm -
We are now getting news on a daily basis it seems from airline frequent flyer programs about extensions within their programs. Just in the last two days we’ve received news from Air Canada, Delta and United – now it’s Alaska Airlines turn! This… - 2 days ago Apr 7, 2020, 8:57pm -
The Highlight: IHG Rewards Club 50% Bonus IHG Rewards Club Bonus points for stays at select new and featured IHG hotels in the U .S. and Canada Full details & online booking. Book by Jun 30 for stays until Dec 31, 20 Book the Best Flexible rate at pa… - 2 days ago Apr 7, 2020, 3:09pm -
IHG Rewards Club has taken a lot of heat in the blogger circles due to their somewhat limited and even confusing Covid-19 policies. One of the biggest complaints was no extension or rather a pause on Club members whose points are set to expire (yours… - 2 days ago Apr 7, 2020, 4:53am -
The bonus offers for buying miles continue on! This time it is from United and it is a flash sale that offers up to a 100% bonus if you buy miles by April 8. Offer details: Earn up to a 100% Bonus when you buy MileagePlus miles. Buy miles here. Until… - 3 days ago Apr 6, 2020, 9:00pm -
Air Canada is next out of the gate with news for their elite status members. We’ve heard from airlines like WestJet, United, Delta and more over the past few days and weeks and now here it is for all you Altitude members. Here is what Air Canada is… - 3 days ago Apr 6, 2020, 8:15pm -
Following in the footsteps of Delta’s announcement, United brought out details for the MileagePlus members detailing status extensions and more on Sunday. This news is almost an exact copy of Delta’s with status extension, extensions for membersh… - 3 days ago Apr 6, 2020, 7:24pm -
Over the weekend we saw several U.S. airlines make positive moves for elite status members in their programs. The first of them was Delta Airlines who came out with the information on Sunday that they will provide Medallion Elite Status extensions, r… - 3 days ago Apr 6, 2020, 6:11pm -
Hyatt Hotels provided to us detailed updates to their hotel cancellation policies and World of Hyatt program. The no fee change and cancellation policy for Hyatt Hotel stays has now been extended to June 30. Existing reservations for upcoming travel… - 6 days ago Apr 3, 2020, 3:16pm -
You can do some pretty fabulous things with Capital One miles. Namely, you can do pretty much ANYTHING with them, as long as it’s travel related. For example, you can reserve: Airfare Hotels (including boutique and independent hotel, and Airbnb)… - Feb 1, 2019, 2:00pm -
The long wait is over and the Citi Prestige is open for applications again. If you’re approved for the card you can earn 50,000 Citi ThankYou points after spending $4,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of account opening. This is a solid… - Jan 31, 2019, 10:15pm -
I typically prefer to use my miles & points for expensive Business or First Class seats I wouldn’t otherwise pay cash for. But it can be harder to find available Business or First Class award seats. However, if your flight happens to not origin… - Jan 31, 2019, 9:00pm -
Thanks to the government shutdown, Southwest’s flights to Hawaii have been delayed for potentially a few more months. So we don’t have any routes to the Aloha state to share with this schedule extension, which runs through October 1, 2019. Bu… - Jan 31, 2019, 4:00pm -
I’ve had TSA PreCheck for the last 4 years, thanks to my Global Entry membership. It’s saved me countless hours at airport security over the years for 2 reasons. 1. I don’t have to: Remove my toiletries from my carry-on Remove my compute… - Jan 31, 2019, 2:00pm -
Many of us are obsessed with squeezing the most value from our hard earned miles and points by redeeming them for free travel. Rewards earned from the best travel credit cards, particularly flexible points like Chase Ultimate Rewards and AMEX Membe… - Jan 30, 2019, 11:00pm -
Currently, there are 4 Citi ThankYou point earning cards to choose from when submit a new card application. This doesn’t include the Citi Prestige, which is supposed to open up for applications this month (January 2019). These are the cards th… - Jan 30, 2019, 10:00pm -
If you’re a fan of British Airways Avios points, then this is an offer you’ll want to take a look at. The sign-up bonus for the British Airways Visa Signature® Card is gone and instead you’ll earn 4 Avios points per $1 spent on up to $30,000… - Jan 30, 2019, 9:24pm -
You won’t need to pay to stream your Apple Music songs and videos on domestic American Airlines flights starting on February 1, 2019. And if you don’t have Apple Music, you can get a free trial that should start right on your flight. Typicall… - Jan 30, 2019, 8:00pm -
Posted: 4/8/20 | April 8th, 2020 With the COVID-19 pandemic in full swing, being safe and self-isolating at home means we now have a lot of time to learn new skills. Suddenly, the one thing we have is time. I’m finally getting through the online co… - 24 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 12:33pm -
Posted: 04/07/2020 | April 7th, 2020 At a time when we can’t travel the world, the next best thing we can do is pick up a good travel book. As Emily Dickenson said, to shut our eyes is travel. Books transport us to distant lands and cultures. They… - 3 days ago Apr 6, 2020, 5:25pm -
The U.S. is known for its awesome travel credit cards. How does Canada compare? Many outside observers would probably guess that the Canadian travel credit card market is less lucrative than the US and, while that’s true in some ways, there are als… - 7 days ago Apr 2, 2020, 12:00pm -
Posted: 03/31/20 | March 21st, 2020 On a breezy fall morning, I was walking home from my university’s humanities department after trying to get out of my Spanish language requirement to no avail. On the way, I ran into one of my roommates. He menti… - 9 days ago Mar 31, 2020, 8:20am -
Posted: 03/26/20 | March 26th, 2020 As many of you know, I have the coronavirus. Well, had. I’ve recovered. Luckily, I had a mild case. It felt like a really bad cold. At first, I developed a small cough that I associated with allergies and my asth… - 14 days ago Mar 26, 2020, 9:22am -
In the past, I've let fear control my choices. Because of that fear, I didn't take a chance. I was too afraid to take a risk. Years later, I've learned my lesson. You need to take risks. Life will never give you a second chance – so seize the oppor… - 16 days ago Mar 24, 2020, 3:54pm -
Updated: 03/24/20 | March 24th, 2020 I loved visiting San Francisco from the start. It’s a city home to hippies, techies, artists, immigrants, students, and everyone in between. There’s incredible music, wold-class food for all budgets, some of t… - 16 days ago Mar 24, 2020, 3:44pm -
Posted: 03/18/20 | March 18th, 2020 Since mid-February, the coronavirus has spread uncontrollably around the world. Many countries are on complete lockdown. People are quarantined in their homes. We have an unprecedented shutdown of human movement ar… - 22 days ago Mar 18, 2020, 1:56pm -
When you travel, each day is a rush and for many people, being home may not be as exciting. But you can still have travel experiences even if you aren't traveling. When you can’t go anywhere, here are 4 ways to have the world come to you.The post… - 23 days ago Mar 17, 2020, 2:01pm -
Posted: 03/12/20 | March 12th, 2020 Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is a medieval city nestled against the Baltic Sea. With its picturesque historic Old Town that dates back to the 13th century, it has been drawing in tourists since the fall of the… - 28 days ago Mar 12, 2020, 3:04pm -
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… - 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 -
Surreal Life I’m sleeping very soundly these days because of two words… Donald Trump. Sure, for just a moment, I started to wonder if he’s actually a doctor at all. But then I had a pep talk with myself. And it was really tremendous. You’ve n… - 8 days ago Apr 1, 2020, 9:53am -
A Simple Time Let’s gather around the campfire, close our eyes, and try to visualize the days of yore. Maybe we’ll even be able to remember that a society existed before the coronavirus mass freakout. Wait, I think I remember it… It’s all sta… - 39 days ago Mar 1, 2020, 10:08am -
Laker Town It’s been just over a year since I retired from writing about miles and points. I haven’t looked back to see how interesting (or strange) the things are that have popped into my head each month since. But that’s how it goes…whateve… - 68 days ago Feb 1, 2020, 10:33am -
Realistic Resolutions I should probably be more realistic about my New Year’s resolutions. Like many of you, I will eat better… For a week. I’ll look deep into the eyes of my family and friends to articulate how much they matter… Just as infr… - 99 days ago Jan 1, 2020, 8:01am -
Make It Personal “Do you have any writing tips?” I don’t think I heard that question one time in all the years I was doing the MileNerd thing. But I’ve gotten it multiple times since retiring the blog and typing whatever the hell I feel like… - Dec 1, 2019, 10:27am -
Road Trip It was the summer before fifth grade. My parents said, “We’re moving to West Virginia.” I climbed into the old station wagon…fiddled nervously with my calculator watch…and wondered what was waiting on the other end of this road tr… - Nov 1, 2019, 7:40am -
Translation Machine Writing every day as MileNerd was a huge part of my life for years. Recently, a friend asked me what it’s like to not do it anymore… Still kind of strange, to be honest. There were so many things that were a regular part of my… - Oct 1, 2019, 7:56am -
Anatomy Of A Reputation Some of life’s questions will never be answered… What is Taco Bell’s “beef” really made of? Why do people named Richard call themselves Dick? How did Forrest Gump’s mom not know what kind of chocolates she’d get?… - Sep 1, 2019, 8:50am -
Going Home Sometimes it seems like more people used to agree on the simple things in life… Y’know, like not being an asshole. We’ve all probably noticed the increase in “go back to your country” talk lately. And, man, do those words take me… - Aug 1, 2019, 8:26am -
A Day At The Beach I’d heard some stories of vacations for free Those tales were nothing but white noise to me Society taught fancy trips cost a mint And my net worth was roughly 3 stacks of lint So I stared at the TV eating pop tarts Amusing mys… - Jul 1, 2019, 8:49am -
List of the best high interest yield accounts, we list ALL high interest accounts - get up to 5% APY with a rewards account or 2.5% on a basic accountThe post Best High Yield Savings Accounts – up to 5% APY [Updated] appeared first on Doctor Of… - 2 hours ago Apr 9, 2020, 10:40am -
Update 4/7/20: Added new freebies. At the moment a lot of companies are offering freebies for healthcare workers, this post will compile these freebies. If you see any missing, let us know in the comments below. Free white castle combo meal Free coff… - 5 hours ago Apr 9, 2020, 7:37am -
United is offering some members a bonus of 350 United miles when they sign up for e-rewards and complete their first survey. This is a regular sort of offer but what is interesting is that redditors have signed up and complete their first survey and… - 10 hours ago Apr 9, 2020, 2:00am -
American Express is giving all cardholders an additional three months to meet minimum spend requirements for sign ups through December 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020. According to MtM Chase is offering an additional three months as well, but you need t… - 11 hours ago Apr 9, 2020, 1:30am -
Chase is offering some Southwest cardholders a bonus of 2,000 points when they spend $4,000 by 6/30/20 after activationThe post [YMMV] Chase Southwest Spending Bonus: Spend $4,000 & Get 2,000 Bonus Points appeared first on Doctor Of Credit. - 11 hours ago Apr 9, 2020, 1:30am -
Chase is offering a spending bonus to some Chase United MileagePlus cardholders. Spend must be completed by June 30th, The post [YMMV] Chase United Spending Bonus appeared first on Doctor Of Credit. - 11 hours ago Apr 9, 2020, 12:59am -
American Express is offering an increased sign up bonus of 100,000 Marriott points after $5,000 in spend within the first 3 months of card membershipThe post American Express Bonvoy Brilliant 100,000 Point Sign Up Bonus [Last Day] appeared first on… - 13 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 11:18pm -
Update 3/24/20: Offer is showing again. It's been extended to 4/20/20. Seems like it's working again for some who have used it in the past. Worked for me and others. (hat tip to Dansdeals)Note, there's also a live $20/$40 discount available. If you… - 13 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 11:13pm -
Swagbucks is offering 5,000 Swagbucks when you signup for a Bright Cellars wine subscription. You also get $50 off your first order. Cheapest package will cost $30 after discount, and you'll get $50 back from Swagbucks. Take the 6 question quiz, an… - 13 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 10:57pm -
In addition to the changes on the Citi Premier, Citi is also adding some new earning categories to the Citi Preferred. Starting August 23rd this card will earn 2x points per $1 spent on the following categories: 2X ThankYou points on cable and popula… - 13 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 10:48pm -
Find the latest HSBC Bank promotions, bonuses and offers here for April 8, 2020 Typical Checking bonuses have been for $225, $270, $475, $700 and up to $2,000 in cash. View other offers from Chase Bank, Huntington Bank, Discover Bank, TD Bank, CIT… - 13 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 11:00pm -
Hustlermoneyblog has partnered with CardRatings for our coverage of credit card products. Hustlermoneyblog and CardRatings may receive a commission from card issuers. With this offer, the Wells Fargo Propel American Express® Card is an ideal card… - 13 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 10:59pm -
Are you a Sprint customer? Do you love saving money? Find the latest My Sprint Rewards coupons, promo codes, and promotions here. If you haven’t downloaded the new My Sprint Rewards app, then you’re missing out on all the deals and savings they a… - 13 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 10:52pm -
HSBC Bank is one of the largest banks with physical branches globally. Not to mention that they also have an online banking system called HSBC Direct. They offer a variety of products for every banking needs that a customer might be looking for. HSBC… - 13 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 10:47pm -
If you interested in earning more money, you can find the latest MidFirst Bank promotions, bonuses, and offers here for Checking accounts. Typical bonus offers range from $25 to $250 cash bonus. About MidFirst Bank Promotions MidFirst Bank is a priva… - 13 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 10:42pm -
If you shop at Costco frequently, make sure to check back here for more discounts, coupons, and promotion! Have you ever been to Costco? No? Well you should definitely consider getting a Costco membership because you’ll receive unbeatable prices fo… - 14 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 10:36pm -
Take a look at our updated list of Purdue Federal Credit Union promotions, bonuses and offers here! Currently, they are offering a $150 bonus when you open a checking account and meet all the requirements. About Purdue Federal Credit Union Promotions… - 14 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 10:32pm -
ACH stands for Automated Clearing House, it’s a network that coordinates electronic payments and automated money transfers. ACH is another way to move money between banks without using paper checks, wire transfers, credit cards, or cash. On bank s… - 14 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 10:25pm -
Find the latest Mattress Firm Coupons, Promotions, and Promo Codes! Do you have issues with sleeping comfortably? Are you in search of a new, long term mattress? Check out Mattress Firm for all of your bed needs. Here you’ll find all the best deals… - 14 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 10:24pm -
Find the latest promotions, coupons, and discount deals for Spirit Airlines here. If you are looking for flight deals and flight fares for a great price, then Spirit Airlines may be for you! Spirit Airlines offers many ways to save on one-way and two… - 14 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 10:21pm -
Following similar announcements made by Hilton, Hyatt, and other major hoteliers, Marriott shared news today that it is extending all members’ existing elite status for another year. Whatever status you earned through activity in 2019 will now expi… - 18 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 5:45pm -
Airlines around the world are addressing the current flying environment, or lack of flying. Trying to keep their customer bases happy many airlines are already reaching out to frequent flyers and extending elite status. Qantas was among the first maj… - 19 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 5:41pm -
One of the obvious takes on the current airline situation is that the days of the Very Large Aircraft (VLA) segment are over. Airlines are parking their four-engine aircraft fleets, notably the Boeing 747 and Airbus A-380. Many of these aircraft… - 19 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 5:06pm -
My colleague, Scott Mackenzie posted the announcement from Alaska Airlines that they are extending 2020 elite status through 2021. You can read that post here. Alaska Airlines To Extend Alaska Lounge Membership Alaska Airlines also in today’s ann… - 2 days ago Apr 7, 2020, 7:11pm -
Alaska Airlines just shared on its company blog that it will be extending elite status and companion certificates until 2021. This announcement quickly follows many other airlines after the first domino fell on Sunday. American Airlines, Southwest, a… - 2 days ago Apr 7, 2020, 6:15pm -
Etihad will begin testing a new check-in kiosk that will employ substantial new technology that can even detect if you are sick. Checking in for your flight could detect early signs of illness such as COVID-19 before passengers board aircraft. Taki… - 2 days ago Apr 7, 2020, 4:01pm -
American Airlines offers more Premium Economy than almost any other airline in the United States. As one of the first airlines to reconfigure their long-haul fleet, American Airlines Premium Economy is available on nearly every long-haul flight. Prem… - 2 days ago Apr 7, 2020, 12:00pm -
Aeroplan, the loyalty program of Air Canada, came out with a pretty cool set of benefits for its members. In addition to extending the status of all existing members for another year (just like Delta and United, one of Aeroplan’s members) there are… - 2 days ago Apr 7, 2020, 11:00am -
The airline industry has seen its passenger bookings fall off a cliff. Delta Airlines CEO, Ed Bastian says “we still haven’t seen the bottom”. Flying Into Severe Turbulence Never before in the 100-year history of airline operations has there… - 3 days ago Apr 6, 2020, 3:32pm -
It seems like Marriott’s Chief Information Officer can’t get anything done right lately and every time Marriott announces something, it’s bad news. Back in 2018, Marriott suffered a massive data breach where personal identifying information bel… - 3 days ago Apr 6, 2020, 3:00pm -
Check out these new class action lawsuit settlements for McCormick Black Pepper, Chipotle, The Children's Place, Ocean Spray, and many more. [Read More] Class Action Lawsuit Settlements – Claim Free Cash for Products and Services You PurchasedTh… - 2 days ago Apr 7, 2020, 2:35pm -
Check out One to share a bank account with family or friends and access a 3% APY on your Auto-Save deposits, plus earn up to $1,250 for referring new members to join the One waitlist and get early access. [Read More] One – Shared Banking: Earn 3%… - 3 days ago Apr 6, 2020, 10:24pm -
Acorns is an investment service that invests your spare change automatically from everyday purchases into a diversified portfolio, plus you can get a $5 free credit just for creating a new account, and you'll earn an additional $5 bonus for each new… - 7 days ago Apr 2, 2020, 3:01pm -
If you need solar energy products for any need, from camping and RV'ing to off-grid cabins and home backup power, check out Renogy to get 10% off almost any product on your first order with free shipping. [Read More] Renogy – Solar Power Gear: 10… - 8 days ago Apr 1, 2020, 8:14pm -
Webull is a free stock trading app that allows you to open a commission-free brokerage account with no minimum balance requirements and no fees to open or maintain an account.Get 2 Free Stocks from Webull: Just open a Webull brokerage account throug… - 8 days ago Apr 1, 2020, 3:36pm -
Check out the Brex Corporate Card to earn a $750 statement credit bonus when you spend $1,000 on Brex, plus earn a $500 gift card for each business that you refer.Updated 3/31/2020 - New "Work from Home" Rewards Launched: As an alternative to their… - 9 days ago Mar 31, 2020, 4:06pm -
The Mezu App is an easy way to make cashless tips and peer-to-peer money transfers as easily as using cash, but without sharing your private data, plus you can get a $5 sign-up bonus and earn $5 referrals.For a limited time, get 20% cash back (up to… - 10 days ago Mar 30, 2020, 7:39pm -
Get a box of Free Limited Edition Dog Biscuits ($5.50 value) when you place your first order for $35 or more from Bocce's Bakery. [Read More] Bocce’s Bakery Dog Treats: Get Free Limited Edition Biscuits ($5.50 Value) with $35+ OrderThe post Bocc… - 10 days ago Mar 30, 2020, 6:52pm -
Join the Fluz App to get 35% cash back at 3 popular retailers after you complete registration, plus get a $5 sign-up bonus for a limited time, and build your network of friends to earn even more when you shop online and in-store at your favorite stor… - 13 days ago Mar 27, 2020, 5:53pm -
Earn up to $80 or more in free promotional credits when you purchase gift cards or reload your gift card balance on Amazon.com.New $50 Amazon Discount: Get 20% Off Amazon with American Express Points for a maximum discount of $50. That means you can… - 13 days ago Mar 27, 2020, 4:59pm -
The lede to a piece in the New York Times on the bungled initial response to the novel coronavirus appears to suggest that the virus was first brought to New York by a Qatar Airways flight. It even further appears to suggest that if only New York ha… - 7 mins ago Apr 9, 2020, 12:04pm -
Redeem as few as 9,000 SkyMiles for round-trip flights on Delta Air Lines — plus taxes and fees — for travel seated in the economy class cabin on select routes within the continental United States……but you must...The post As Low as 9,000 Sk… - 9 mins ago Apr 9, 2020, 12:02pm -
Jeff Skiles (‘Miracle on the Hudson’ co-pilot to Captain ‘Sully’ Sullenberger) was in Denmark to give a lecture. InsideFlyer caught up with him to ask about the lecture, the famous incident, and his wider career. We meet Jeff Skiles at Nimb H… - 21 mins ago Apr 9, 2020, 11:50am -
When I’m not traveling, I get a little pick-me-up by reviewing upcoming itineraries. It brings some light to crummy days. Great days become even better. And booking travel is fun in and of itself. Checking itineraries these days (the few I still ha… - 1 hour ago Apr 9, 2020, 11:07am -
Casas Bahia e TudoAzul oferecem 10 pontos por real gasto em compras online. Continue lendo para saber mais. As seguinte categorias de produtos fazem parte da promoção: Telefones e celulares Eletrodomésticos TV e vídeo Ar e ventilação Eletroport… - 1 hour ago Apr 9, 2020, 10:44am -
I first wrote about this deal at the beginning of the year, though it seems to be available once again, including for many people who used it in the past.Over the past year or so we've seen some incredible opportunities to redeem a small number of p… - 1 hour ago Apr 9, 2020, 10:43am -
United Airlines will postpone indefinitely the launch of new uniforms for flight attendants, pilots, and other work groups, citing cost concerns. I suspect that new uniforms are the last things on the mind of most United workers these days, but new u… - 2 hours ago Apr 9, 2020, 10:39am -
Last fall, Greg wrote these words: I’m a bit sad to end my five year relationship with the Prestige card. Is it weird that I get emotionally attached to credit cards? Wait, don’t answer that. I know. Yes, it’s weird. He was of course writing ab… - 2 hours ago Apr 9, 2020, 10:38am -
Туроператоры говорят, что Аэрофлот закрыл техническую возможность оформлять возвраты. От самого Аэрофлота комментариев пока нет. - 2 hours ago Apr 9, 2020, 10:20am -
Well, it’s the good news and bad news piece. Good news: My (and a friend’s) other blog, The Travel Game, is doing great. Starting off with a base of readers and competent developer definitely helped. I’m spending a lot of time over there. Bad n… - Sep 6, 2019, 7:31pm -
Get And we’re back! A little bit later than I expected, but back nonetheless. Every so often, I like to do something different and talk about individual cities instead of the miles and points that you can use to get there. Today, I wanted to look a… - Jul 30, 2019, 11:52pm -
Hi all. I’m going to be out of town for the next couple of weeks. There will continue to be posts on LVA Travel, so keep up there. Want to subscribe? Just enter your email in the box above (and to the right) and click on the confirmation. GMa… - Jul 6, 2019, 1:12am -
Hmm, let’s see, what’s going on these days? You could be an unfortunate Air Canada customer who got locked on the plane. Anxiety disorder or not, I really wouldn’t want to wake up on an empty plane. And how did they miss a passenger? Certain Di… - Jun 24, 2019, 8:52pm -
Some of what we’ve published at LVA Travel: Cash back shopping is a way to make your purchases work for you. Here’s how it works. Will your points and miles expire? Take a look at the expiration policies of some major companies. Added bonus: a pi… - Jun 10, 2019, 8:18pm -
Note: At the bottom of this article, I discuss some upcoming changes to the blog. I came across an interesting article on CNBC today about closing credit cards. They offered a piece of advice that I don’t see often but is frequently correct. Should… - Jun 5, 2019, 6:53pm -
Every year around this time, a media outlet or two writes an article predicting an upcoming “summer from hell,” predicated on record passenger volumes and airport staffing shortages. And while summers are definitely tougher when it comes to wait… - May 30, 2019, 3:14pm -
Radisson Rewards, the loyalty program for the Radisson Collection and six other brands, has announced its mid-year promotion. It’s pretty straightforward and lasts from May 27 — August 31. Starting with your second stay, you’ll earn 3,000 bonu… - May 28, 2019, 3:29pm -
I was flying out of Boston’s Logan Airport today when I noticed an addition to the TSA checkpoint: The airport is rolling out Clear lanes in Terminal A. I’ve talked about Clear before, but here’s a quick reminder, since it’s now closing in on… - May 24, 2019, 1:54am -
Well, this is something that you don’t see every day. According to the Dallas Business Journal, American Airlines is lowering some bag fees. Don’t get too excited if you are an everyday passenger, though. These fees are only on specialty oversize… - May 21, 2019, 3:56pm -
Jeff Skiles (‘Miracle on the Hudson’ co-pilot to Captain ‘Sully’ Sullenberger) was in Denmark to give a lecture. InsideFlyer caught up with him to ask about the lecture, the famous incident, and his wider career. We meet Jeff Skiles at Nimb H… - 21 mins ago Apr 9, 2020, 11:50am -
The Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG does not expect the aviation industry to return to pre-coronavirus crisis levels very quickly. According to its assessment, it will take months until the global travel restrictions are completely lifted… - 2 days ago Apr 7, 2020, 3:21pm -
Dear travelers, We hope you are staying safe and healthy. The travel industry has seen some huge setbacks due to the developments around COVID-19. Airlines have lost most of their flights, hotels see empty rooms, people are unable to get home, and… - 2 days ago Apr 7, 2020, 11:32am -
After spending a few hours in the Al Mourjan Business Lounge, it was time to move on the highlight of our long layover at Hamad International Airport in Doha – The Al Safwa First Class Lounge. First Class is only offered by Qatar Airways on their A… - 3 days ago Apr 6, 2020, 1:00pm -
I travel to Colombo, Sri Lanka a few times a year and I’ve always stayed Mövenpick Hotel Colombo. It’s a great hotel, but this time I felt it was time to try something new. I decided to go with Cinnamon Grand Colombo for the first week of my sta… - 4 days ago Apr 5, 2020, 2:29pm -
There is nothing more frustrating than having a big delay, right? In that case, you are happy when you can visit one of the airport lounges. To have a drink and something to eat before boarding finally starts. Let’s be honest, not everyone has a fr… - 9 days ago Mar 31, 2020, 11:13am -
Qatar Airways Privilege Club was one of the first airline loyalty programs to extend tier status for their members. The airline now goes even further and extends tier status with a full year for all members. Barely two weeks ago, Qatar Airways announ… - 14 days ago Mar 26, 2020, 11:00am -
More and more airlines are getting rid of their first class cabin. As a result, there are fewer reward seats available for the ever-growing mass of reward players. Air China First Class seems to be the exception. Reward availability is easy to find,… - 15 days ago Mar 25, 2020, 2:30pm -
In the past days, the collapse of the global aviation industry has continued. More and more airlines are forced to stop all, or almost all, flights. Whether or not due to local or international travel restrictions, or simply because demand has comple… - 15 days ago Mar 25, 2020, 11:30am -
Europe has become the hotbed of coronavirus protection and the healthcare systems of countries such as Spain and Italy are struggling to keep up with the virus. Although at first Airbus had halted production to ensure their health and safety measures… - 15 days ago Mar 25, 2020, 9:36am -
Uber Rewards Gold, Platinum and Diamond members with a qualifying period ending between April 1 and May 31 will receive an extra six months at their current tier, allowing them to retain their status and perks until as late as November 2020.... - 4 hours ago Apr 9, 2020, 8:22am -
My idea is that we collect the travelsims which allowing global service here. So I know free from France Google. Fi mtx connect keepgo and KnowRoaming as international travelsims. Which of them did you already used and where? - 4 hours ago Apr 9, 2020, 7:58am -
Since it looks like the US is near the peak of the virus, I figured it might be a good time to speculate about what life will be life on United as we recover and after it's all over. I was thinking about some routes that may not be restored, and..… - 5 hours ago Apr 9, 2020, 6:54am -
If New Zealand is successful in its eradication strategy, does anyone think we may have travel opened up again to unaffected Pacific nations? I'll be honest: I will fly literally anywhere (that is safe) at this point, so maybe I am dreaming. But..… - 6 hours ago Apr 9, 2020, 5:54am -
The extension is based on 2019 nights. What about those who wanna level up after travel resumes? Would MAR be like UA/Accor by relaxing EQN requirements? Hopefully by 50%? People are under lockdown from March to hopefully June. And when we resume..… - 8 hours ago Apr 9, 2020, 4:15am -
Flood gates are open. Many European destinations such as MAD, DUB, ARN, CPH, PRG to all over the US for around $1600. ... - 9 hours ago Apr 9, 2020, 3:20am -
Can anyone explain why why what should have been an Air Canada flight is listed on Flight Aware as an Aeroflot flight from YYZ to YHZ today? - 10 hours ago Apr 9, 2020, 2:41am -
A couple months back I shared 45k of TYP to my wife's account so we could book a hotel reservation because she has the Prestige card and wanted to use the 4th night free benefit. Anyway, with the whole pandemic, it looks like we won't be going and..… - 10 hours ago Apr 9, 2020, 2:36am -
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 hour ago Apr 9, 2020, 11:05am -
Welcome to the daily discussion thread! Please post topics for discussion here. While some questions can be used to start a discussion/debate, most questions belong in the question thread unless you love getting downvotes. If your discussion is about… - 1 hour ago Apr 9, 2020, 11:05am -
Welcome to the Daily Question thread at /r/churning! This is the thread to post questions about churning for miles/points/cash. Just because you have a question about credit cards does NOT mean it belongs here. If you’re brand new here, please read… - 2 hours ago Apr 9, 2020, 10:05am -
This one comes from u/manageroftheyear Where do people get their destination inspiration from? (As in, how does everyone decide where to go next?) Finding reliable travel resources is harder than it ought to be - so many now are shills for resorts o… - 11 hours ago Apr 9, 2020, 12:55am -
I just received an email that Marriott will be extending status earned in 2019 to Febrauary 2022. submitted by /u/googs185 [link] [comments] - 19 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 5:30pm -
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… - 1 day ago Apr 8, 2020, 11:05am -
Welcome to the daily discussion thread! Please post topics for discussion here. While some questions can be used to start a discussion/debate, most questions belong in the question thread unless you love getting downvotes. If your discussion is about… - 1 day ago Apr 8, 2020, 11:05am -
Welcome to the Daily Question thread at /r/churning! This is the thread to post questions about churning for miles/points/cash. Just because you have a question about credit cards does NOT mean it belongs here. If you’re brand new here, please read… - 1 day ago Apr 8, 2020, 10:05am -
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… - 2 days ago Apr 7, 2020, 11:05am -
Welcome to the daily discussion thread! Please post topics for discussion here. While some questions can be used to start a discussion/debate, most questions belong in the question thread unless you love getting downvotes. If your discussion is about… - 2 days ago Apr 7, 2020, 11:04am -
The Jewish holiday of Pesach runs through April 16th. Site updates will be sporadic for the next week and a half, but you can always stay on top of new deals by signing up for deal alerts. Please note that comments left during this time may take se… - 17 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 7:20pm -
Nobody loves tinkering with their credit card benefits more than Citi. In 2018 they massively downgraded their Prestige card for a 2nd time. Last year they got rid of most of their credit card benefits. The Citi Premier Card is now up for changes, bu… - 17 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 6:55pm -
Men’s Shoes Sale Men’s Outerwear Sale Women’s Shoes Sale Women’s Boots Sale Women’s Outerwear Sale For example this Women’s Grand Crosscourt Scallop Slip-On Sneaker normally sells for $130 and is now on sale for just $29.97, plus if you b… - 17 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 6:49pm -
Update: As pointed out in the comments, you can click cancel membership and you’ll have the option to pause your membership and get a 3 month extension. CLEAR is amazing. It allows you to skip to the front of the security line when you fly. If you… - 18 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 5:59pm -
Update, 4/8: Marriott announced that they will extend everyone’s current elite status through 2/28/22, will extend all free night awards and travel package certificates through 1/31/21, will extend suite night awards through 12/31/21, and will not… - 18 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 5:45pm -
Children’s Tylenol 4oz Cherry Bottle For Just $4 From Amazon! You can also get Adult Tylenol in stock from Target here. This has been sold out due to Coronavirus shortages and is the lowest price ever from Amazon! This was selling for $5.97 yesterd… - 19 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 5:37pm -
1. Download the Sprint Rewards App. Download for iOS here. Download for Android here. 2. Open the app and follow the prompts to enter your phone number and verification code texted to your phone. 3. Once signed up, select Sprint Rewards from the menu… - 19 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 5:30pm -
These items have been sold out due to Coronavirus. Related post: 5 Pack Of KN95 Masks For $16.99 From SnowJoe, Great Price To Donate! Wipes: Amazon Elements Baby Wipes, Sensitive, 480 Count: $12.49 Amazon Elements Baby Wipes, Unscented, 480 Count: $1… - 23 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 12:46pm -
Our family was supposed to be in Hawaii this week but of course, like everyone else, we’re staying safe at home … and dreaming of our next trip to the...The post How to Make an Acai Bowl appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 6 hours ago Apr 9, 2020, 6:14am -
There are definitely pros and cons to all this time at home. I’m enjoying the family time a lot. It’s nice not to be rushing around all the time and...The post How to Have a Luau at Home appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 14 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 10:33pm -
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. For an explanation of our...The post Chase Sapphire Preferred Credit Score – What You Need To Kno… - 23 hours ago Apr 8, 2020, 1:26pm -
With the pandemic still escalating in most places and trips of all kinds being canceled, a huge number of people in the U.S. (and abroad) are trying to reach the...The post Use This Trick If You Want to Get a Refund for a Flight That Hasn’t Been C… - 1 day ago Apr 8, 2020, 7:00am -
These days, I’m looking for all kinds of ways to pass the time with my three-year-old son. We are doing a LOT of baking around here. We were supposed to...The post Easy Easter Egg Craft to Make With Kids appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 1 day ago Apr 8, 2020, 6:43am -
On Tuesday evening (April 7), Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti announced an order that requires all residents to wear a mask or face covering when venturing outside to visit essential...The post The Happy Face Mask Hack appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 1 day ago Apr 8, 2020, 2:21am -
Back on March 27, I retweeted a news story from NBC 6 South Florida that read: “#BREAKING: Four people on a Holland America cruise ship that was trying to get...The post Would You Go On a Cruise in 2020? appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 1 day ago Apr 8, 2020, 12:16am -
Crime rates are down across the country due to the fact that most major cities have declared a state of emergency because of coronavirus. And that’s great news! But it...The post A Scam I Almost Fell For During the Coronavirus Pandemic appeared fi… - 2 days ago Apr 7, 2020, 7:29pm -
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. For an explanation of our...The post How To Keep Earning Points And Miles While In Quarantine appea… - 2 days ago Apr 7, 2020, 4:23pm -
I spent hours—literally hours—planning five flights for spring travel. The first one was for a dream trip to Hawaii with my family, then I had a flight to New York...The post My Experience Calling 5 Different Airlines for Refunds appeared first… - 2 days ago Apr 7, 2020, 3:59pm -
We bring you an amazing site to keep track of the virus 91-DIVOC, we talk about pandemic economics, more elite status extensions, the new commute, how they tried to warn us but current administration totally phucked up so many will die, how the virus… - 3 days ago Apr 6, 2020, 10:30am -
We bring you the best Covid-19 links, all miles points travel interrupted, a beautiful post about biking across continents, more on the Paycheck Protection Program, more data breaches, more amazing photography, more virtual travel, travel for real to… - 6 days ago Apr 3, 2020, 10:30am -
The one man blog machine TBB with yet another COVID-19 Coronavirus special post for you with the ten best links I have found on the subject. I am also announcing a reduction in the number of posts every week to last through the whole month of April.… - 8 days ago Apr 1, 2020, 10:30am -
We bring you the best links about the Covid-19 nightmare we are all living through, an FAQ on the stimulus checks, how nomads travel these days, learn about the diamond industry, travel to Greece some day, suggestions on what to do now that you can n… - 10 days ago Mar 30, 2020, 10:30am -
We bring you an article about feelings of virus induced grief, how to have sex during pandemics, Hilton extensions, the greatest investment quotes, we travel virtually to many places, show you how to get rid of credit cards (no wonder we can’t conv… - 13 days ago Mar 27, 2020, 10:30am -
The one man blog machine TBB with yet another COVID-19 Coronavirus special post for you on a Wednesday. It should keep you busy and hopefully you are home with plenty of time on your hands and staying healthy. And I hope you all stay sane and safe!… - 15 days ago Mar 25, 2020, 10:30am -
We bring you the best Covid-19 coverage online, we try virtual travel, IRS extends tax season to July 15, latest James Bond Daniel Craig retires, recommend many places to travel to online, learn how doctors help injured war veterans, go inside the Ve… - 17 days ago Mar 23, 2020, 10:30am -
We blog more about pandemic mayhem, introduce two new 100k credit cards, the travel industry is rocked, meet the NBA Superfan, how we are probably not going back to normal, bring you the Toilet Paper Calculator (give me a backlink for that bloggers,… - 20 days ago Mar 20, 2020, 10:30am -
We (which should be I but I use we to make it more professional I guess) bring you another ten random thoughts about COVID-19, the event that may shape a generation, especially if we don’t get a hold of its meteoric spread! Wednesdays are shaping u… - 22 days ago Mar 18, 2020, 10:30am -
I bring you the Covid-19 latest, the shocking Points Guy expose about its CEO, all the travel cancellation policies, the bear stock market, visit a falcon hospital, a Soviet radar, do virtual museum tours while we are all hunkering down, learn about… - 24 days ago Mar 16, 2020, 10:30am -
