In this month’s episode of “Have Points, Will Travel,” Ian Agrimis has a free weekend and 120,000 United miles to burn. One of the best uses of United miles has long been for partner award tickets, and that’s going to be even more true when… - 7 hours ago Apr 26, 2019, 12:50am -
Remember chasing fireflies around your backyard as a kid? Now imagine an entire forest lit up by their twinkling lights. That’s exactly what happens every spring, when thousands of fireflies congregate in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to mate… - 8 hours ago Apr 26, 2019, 12:00am -
Trying new foods is part of the excitement of travel — psyching yourself up to eat that shrimp head, trying that oxtail stew, taking on a crispy tarantula. But kids can be more resistant — sometimes much more resistant, and parents don’t want… - 8 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 11:30pm -
The Grand Hyatt is one of the more secluded and unassuming luxury hotel options in Berlin. Pros: A beautiful interior, comfortable rooms, great check-in experience and interesting cocktails. Cons: The exterior is far from luxurious and food and bever… - 9 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 11:00pm -
Israel packs a mighty punch into a country barely bigger than New Jersey. Its geographic and religious significance is well known, but many people would be surprised to learn that Israel also features an incredibly diverse climate, from the southern… - 10 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 10:00pm -
One of the ongoing Marriott promotions that seems to be continued under Marriott’s Bonvoy rewards program is called PointSavers. This discount program lets members book select hotel properties for less than the standard award rate. Let’s get one… - 10 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 9:30pm -
Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts. Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. W… - 10 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 9:15pm -
The 100,000-point welcome offers on two Marriott Bonvoy cards from Amex just ended, but you still have time to earn 100k points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months on the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card from Chase. The 100,000-point off… - 11 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 9:00pm -
Hilton runs promotions throughout the year often for months a time, allowing Honors members to rack up extra points on stays. The current promotion, Hilton’s Points Unlimited, will end on May 5. On May 6 the new promotion will start and its great n… - 11 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 8:57pm -
Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts. Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates… - 12 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 8:00pm -
My husband and I are normally against checking bags on international trips — partly because it’s a pain but also because we don’t want to pay. - 2 days ago Apr 24, 2019, 6:30pm -
Remember when American Express raised the annual fee on the Platinum Card to $550 in exchange for a $200 Uber credit? I don’t know about you all, but I dumped the card a year later and vowed to stick with the Amex Business Platinum Card. After all,… - 4 days ago Apr 22, 2019, 6:30pm -
If you’ve been pursuing points and miles long enough, you’ll eventually hit a point where you’re not sure which credit cards you can qualify for. The Chase 5/24 rule can be a dream-killer when it comes to the best signup bonuses, and the Americ… - 7 days ago Apr 19, 2019, 6:30pm -
Many credit cards now come with some sort of annual travel credit. Depending on the card, the credit can sometimes be used on any type of travel purchase, sometimes only on specific airline purchases, sometimes you need to do something ahead of time… - 11 days ago Apr 15, 2019, 6:30pm -
Many people seem to believe card issuers will grant you rewards on transferred debt, or worse, that transferring the debt to a rewards card would be a smart financial move. - 14 days ago Apr 12, 2019, 6:30pm -
It's inevitable for plans to go awry on a trip, and when it does I try to think on the bright side. What experience has this given me that I wouldn't have otherwise? Maybe I get to meet someone new on the way or try a delicious new dish that I would… - 21 days ago Apr 5, 2019, 6:30pm -
The honeymoon phase is officially over. Whether it’s elite benefits, redemption rates, or the name change (Bonvoy?), Marriott members are not happy about how the merger has turned out. A lot of former SPG and Marriott top-tier elites are looking to… - 23 days ago Apr 3, 2019, 6:30pm -
In the American Airlines internal podcast Kurt Stache, American's Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Loyalty talked about the airline's new Airbus A321neo, on board entertainment, the airline's new mission, and getting customers to want t… - 8 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 11:34pm -
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 Decline of Cathay Pacific Lounge Food and the Airline Where No One Knows W… - 11 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 9:04pm -
In our post-9/11 world airlines have quickly turned customer service problems into law enforcement problems. A customer creating a "disturbance" might really be creating a "distraction" for bad people to do bad things. It doesn't matter how unlikel… - 13 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 6:34pm -
Chase and Marriott are out with a big bonus for their new consumer credit card, highlighting the card now that Marriott has rebranded with a new program name. Chase is now the exclusive issuer of the broad based Marriott consumer credit card, and the… - 16 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 3:58pm -
I told you that 'simplicity' was the direction American was headed with their catering, and I've also written that the option to pick a good meal seemed too generous. So it shouldn't surprise that there are significant cutbacks in the special meal p… - 18 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 2:04pm -
Two months ago I wrote that American would be introducing ‘seat coupons’, so that non-elites and Gold members could earn preferred seat assignments on American Airlines instead of having to pay for these seats.Seat assignments — even the most… - 20 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 12:04pm -
At some level if a US airline cannot compete against an Italian one, a 'government-controlled' one no less, they probably shouldn't be in business. And shouldn't they worry about how about half of their passengers feel when they're flattering the Pr… - 1 day ago Apr 24, 2019, 11:34pm -
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 New American Online Upgrade Processing and Emirates New First Class Bookab… - 1 day ago Apr 24, 2019, 9:04pm -
A little bit of rain throws a monkey wrench in air travel in and out of Dallas. DFW actually stands for doesn't function wet.However it's Dallas' Love Field that seems to be taking the brunt of today's storms so far, at least if flooding in the A p… - 2 days ago Apr 24, 2019, 6:34pm -
Chase and Marriott are out with their new big offer of 100,000 points which followed the rebranding of the Marriott program as Bonvoy and new name for the card. It’s the new card that launched last year with better perks and more points, and for a… - 2 days ago Apr 24, 2019, 3:58pm -
The Boeing 737 MAX has been grounded for several weeks now, with no clear timeline for when the plane will be flying again. This has caused big operational challenges for several airlines, and obviously the airlines with the biggest 737 MAX fleets ar… - 11 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 8:24pm -
Recently we saw an increased new welcome bonus launched on the Alaska Airlines Visa® Business Credit Card, and it's an offer seriously worth considering. I applied for this card when it had a worse offer, so I'm jealous of those of you who can get… - 13 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 6:28pm -
Marriott's new Bonvoy loyalty program launched earlier this year, and as part of that, we've seen a refresh of the Marriott card portfolios from American Express and Chase.In late February we saw the launch of an increased welcome bonus on the Marr… - 15 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 4:28pm -
While I’m generally not a fan of American Airlines’ domestic first class catering, the one great thing that American has offered is the ability to pre-order special meals. For a long time I thought American had the worst food of the major US carr… - 17 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 2:43pm -
A new lawsuit alleges some pretty disturbing things that a United employee said to a passenger. A Houston-area actress and motivational speaker is suing United after a February 26 flight.She was waiting for her luggage in Houston when she asked a Un… - 18 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 1:42pm -
When it comes to the "big three" US airlines, generally Delta is regarded as being the best. It's not like they're that much better than the competition, but they generally lead when it comes to profitability, customer satisfaction, employee satisfac… - 19 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 12:36pm -
Norwegian has today reported their results for the first quarter of 2019, and they're... interesting.Keep in mind that historically the first quarter is one of the most challenging for European and transatlantic airlines, given weak demand in winter… - 20 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 11:59am -
In September 2017 I first wrote about Global Ghana Airlines, a new startup airline that intended to operate nonstop flights between Chicago and Accra. At the time the airline announced that they’d begin operating flights within weeks.There was on… - 21 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 11:00am -
Update: Air Italy has issued the below statement in response to this post. “Air Italy would like to clarify that with respect to our Winter 2019/20 schedule, our new services have always been planned as seasonal operations. The average Toronto temp… - 1 day ago Apr 25, 2019, 12:16am -
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… - 1 day ago Apr 24, 2019, 11:36pm -
Last year, Walmart instituted new requirements and restrictions on money order purchases (See: Walmart’s new Money Order limits: new speed limit enforced [likely nationwide]). Specifically, Walmart’s system is now hard-coded to require an ID entr… - 11 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 8:22pm -
Several airlines are offering nice deals on round trip travel to and from South Korea, with prices starting as low as $434 round trip from West Coast cities or $520 RT from New York. Those are solid prices for this long trip. To get the best price… - 13 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 6:48pm -
Starbucks is offering 150 bonus stars when you load $20 to your Starbucks account via Chase Pay, though note that it appears this offer is targeted. Some people report having received an email about the offer, but I haven’t received any email abo… - 16 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 3:59pm -
Family travel has unintentionally turned into a hot topic this week at Frequent Miler, with Greg’s post yesterday (The baby in business class debate) touching off quite a bit of discussion. That made me reflect a bit on the ways that family travel… - 19 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 12:16pm -
ANA Mileage Club is an Amex transfer partner and offers some of the hands-down best deals on premium-cabin travel to Japan (and other parts of Asia). Depending on the time of year, a round trip business class flight from North America to Japan on A… - 1 day ago Apr 25, 2019, 12:18am -
Hilton is offering a special rate code that includes a $100 resort credit per night on paid stays of 2 nights or more at select Waldorf & Conrad hotels. My first couple of searches turned up inflated rates and/or no availability, but since there is… - 1 day ago Apr 24, 2019, 8:45pm -
I’m pretty sure that I usually come across on this blog as calm and collected. I try to anyway. Usually. But not in this post. I’m pissed. The baby in business class debate has come up before in other blogs, but I’ve never before thou… - 2 days ago Apr 24, 2019, 1:55pm -
We reported last week that Chase was sending out upgrade offers to many who still had the old Marriott Bonvoy Premier card. Last year, Chase offered points to encourage people to upgrade to the Premier Plus (now called Bonvoy Boundless). This yea… - 2 days ago Apr 24, 2019, 10:39am -
JetBlue has launched a three day award sale that’s giving a 15% discount on award flights, although only flights from Monday to Thursday are eligible. The Deal Save 15% on JetBlue award flights. Direct link to offer. Key Terms Book an award flight… - 2 days ago Apr 24, 2019, 12:22am -
Samsung Pay has a new deal on Hotels.com gift cards, selling the $50 denominations for $42.50. The Deal Samsung Pay is selling $50 Hotels.com gift cards with a 15% discount. Key Terms Limit 2 per customer per 24 hour period. Limit $500 during promoti… - 3 days ago Apr 23, 2019, 6:19pm -
A good sale to Warsaw Sample Travel Date: October 22nd – 29th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” instructions below Fare Availability: Valid… - 13 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 6:30pm -
A good sale to Auckland. Here are some practical travel tips for Auckland, New Zealand. Sample Travel Date: October 28th – November 4th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How… - 13 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 6:25pm -
A good sale to Warsaw Google Flights will also show availability for British Airways / American – but that’s phantom availability. In addition, Air France / Delta have similar pricing, but that’s a Basic Economy fare. In contrast, this United f… - 13 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 6:20pm -
A good sale to/from Kona If you follow us on Instagram, you know that we go to Hawaii with some frequency. We love it! Sample Travel Date: September 19th – 23rd This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare A… - 14 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 5:55pm -
A good sale to Tel Aviv. Here are some practical travel tips to Israel. And to Tel Aviv. Sample Travel Date: October 26th – November 2nd This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “Ho… - 14 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 5:25pm -
A good sale to/from Salt Lake City. The $204 fare is the regular fare which allows for normal size carry-on and personal item in addition to advanced seat assignment. American also have a $144 fare but that is a Basic Economy fare. American Basic Eco… - 15 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 4:55pm -
A good sale to/from Maui If you follow us on Instagram, you know that we go to Hawaii with some frequency. One of our favorite places. Sample Travel Date: August 23rd – 28th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow… - 15 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 4:25pm -
A good sale for nonstop service to London ITA will price this at $578 (Basic Economy), using those dates on Priceline should reprice to $426 (Basic Economy) / $566 (Regular Economy). The $566 fare includes normal size carry-on and one checked bag. Vi… - 16 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 3:55pm -
A good sale to Guinea. Deals to anywhere to countries in West Africa are difficult. This is rare! ITA will price this at $581, using those dates on Air France, it will reprice to $554 Sample Travel Date: September 17th – 24th This is just ONE SAMPL… - 17 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 2:55pm -
Last month I explained the process I followed to dispute a derogatory remark on my Experian credit report. Experian told me it would take a month to resolve, and sure enough, when I logged on exactly a month later, I saw two alerts, that my dispute h… - 2 days ago Apr 24, 2019, 5:27pm -
I was rummaging around on my Hotel Promotions page (check it out if you have any upcoming stays; current promotions are running as late as June 4, 2019) and noticed some funny language in the terms and conditions of the current Choice Privileges prom… - 14 days ago Apr 12, 2019, 7:10pm -
Last week’s New York Times Magazine featured a long article about long-haul Amtrak travel that somehow managed to get almost everything wrong about the advantages and disadvantages of train travel. As a life-long enthusiast of train travel, I thoug… - 24 days ago Apr 2, 2019, 6:38pm -
If you entered the travel hacking game through the big credit card affiliate bloggers, you probably know that folks who rely on credit card signup bonuses to build their points balances closely monitor and protect their credit reports, sometimes goin… - 38 days ago Mar 19, 2019, 6:38pm -
Earlier this month I’d started to notice that some of the promotions that had popped up fairly regularly in the past hadn’t shown up recently. No sooner did I wonder whether we were in for some dramatic shift in the rewards landscape…than the p… - 45 days ago Mar 11, 2019, 11:48pm -
Over at Running with Miles, Charlie Barkowski has been doing yeoman’s work tracking the “Small Luxury Hotels” eligible for Hyatt Category 1-4 free night certificates, meaning properties that cost up to 15,000 points per night. Check that out if… - 51 days ago Mar 6, 2019, 10:59am -
Lately I’ve been mulling a series of posts by Nick Reyes over at Frequent Miler about the relative value of earning Hilton Honors points directly through credit card spend, versus purchasing them for 0.5 cents each during Hilton’s periodic point… - 64 days ago Feb 21, 2019, 10:59am -
Thanks to lifecycle effects I haven’t taken as many sprawling international vacations as I did when my life was governed by the academic calendar, which has had the ancillary effect of nudging me towards somewhat more luxurious travel plans. To giv… - 88 days ago Jan 28, 2019, 10:59am -
Back in September, 2018, Robert Dwyer wrote at Milenomics about all the real and potential problems you might encounter redeeming Hilton Honors free weekend night certificates. Having re-read that post, I thought I was locked, loaded, and ready to re… - 93 days ago Jan 23, 2019, 10:59am -
Choosing the best hiking watch under $100 can be a bit difficult if you’re new to this type of gear. While many watches have great features, there are several other important factors that can affect the quality of your hiking watch. Some watches ha… - 98 days ago Jan 18, 2019, 5:09am -
Weighing up the Bose QC25 vs QC35 II Headphones, both noise canceling earphones can vie for the tag ‘best Bose headphones’. If music is food for the soul, then the noise canceling headphones QC35, QC35II, and QC25 equally epitomize the adage. As… - Jan 15, 2019, 6:52am -
Here are the best commuter backpacks to help you survive getting back and forth on your daily grind. If you commute to work every day, you probably already know the importance of a great backpack. The ideal commuter backpack is comfortable, spacious… - Jan 13, 2019, 4:13am -
There are three main types of hardside luggage materials to consider. These choices include polypropylene vs polycarbonate vs ABS Luggage — all of which have their advantages and disadvantages. Apart from what it’s made from, when choosing which… - Dec 30, 2018, 9:10pm -
Simple luggage that still looks great and can last through any type of adventure can be hard to find. Luckily, there are a few brands out there that have created just these types of luggage sets. That’s why we’ve created out Lojel Luggage Review,… - Dec 30, 2018, 8:08pm -
If you are in the market for the best pocket knife sharpener, read through the following reviews to compare some of the top brands and see which one will work best for you. Depending on the type of knives you will be sharpening, some products might b… - Dec 30, 2018, 7:05pm -
Wet socks – no one likes them, and it can be hard to avoid them if you don’t have the right footwear that keeps your feet dry. Here, we’ll discuss so of the best options including Muck vs Bogs boots, and what makes them the right choice for you… - Dec 19, 2018, 7:57am -
Looking to purchase new binoculars on a budget, but not sure who to turn to for the best advice? This article breaks down everything you need to know for finding the best binoculars under $100. If you want to jump ahead, you can find our ranking of t… - Dec 19, 2018, 5:43am -
There are so many choices out there when it comes to luggage. Oftentimes, they are very expensive, which is fine for the traveling businessman who will get his money’s worth. But for the occasional traveler, it can be quite the sticker shock. Someo… - Dec 17, 2018, 2:44am -
Hiking vs Trekking can be a bit confusing sometimes. The terms are thrown around loosely due to their similarity. Backpacking is yet another term that can be used for hiking vs trekking. The main difference with backpacking is that you carry a lar… - Dec 16, 2018, 7:01pm -
Singapore Krisflyer, loyalty program of Singapore Airlines, increased the price of various partner award prices on April 16, 2019. These changes weren’t without notice, as they announced in March the impending devaluation. Devaluations always suck… - 4 hours ago Apr 26, 2019, 3:47am -
A couple days ago I wrote a post clarifying the Chase 5/24 rule and it’s relationship to small business credit cards. A reader asked the following question in the comments: “How do I figure out if I can apply for the United Explore Card under the… - 8 days ago Apr 18, 2019, 6:25pm -
Opening five credit cards within 24 months will render you ineligible for any further Chase credit cards, until that five number has dropped to, at the most, four credit cards within the last 24 months. While not published by the bank, the Chase 5/24… - 10 days ago Apr 16, 2019, 1:59pm -
Applying for business credit cards is a great way to earn more miles and points than you already do, but many people don’t apply for business cards because they incorrectly believe they don’t qualify. You don’t need to have employees, nor does… - 15 days ago Apr 11, 2019, 5:00pm -
United published some heavy-hitting changes to their loyalty program over the weekend. In a nutshell, United is following Delta down the path towards a totally revenue-based loyalty program. United has announced dynamic award pricing effective immedi… - 18 days ago Apr 8, 2019, 3:45pm -
Until mid March, Brazil required that all US Citizens visiting Brazil–even those visiting less than 90 days–obtain a visa that required both money and time to get. In 2018 Brazil made it easier to obtain by giving us the option to process the vis… - 22 days ago Apr 4, 2019, 2:03pm -
If you don’t have the money to take your dream trips, the good news is that you don’t need much money. By maximizing the sign up bonuses on rewards cards, anyone with good credit can take a dream trip anywhere in the world. There are a lot of rea… - 23 days ago Apr 3, 2019, 2:29am -
In January of 2018, I began a credit card fast that lasted for nine months. In other words, I stopped applying for new credit cards. At that point I had been cutoff from Chase credit cards for a long time, years, and was tired of it. I had opened a n… - 27 days ago Mar 30, 2019, 12:13am -
Today I’m going to wrap up a trip report I started with you guys back in January, on a three week adventure through Tuscany with my boyfriend and parents. If you haven’t read Parts I and II, I recommend doing so before reading today’s post. Tus… - 30 days ago Mar 27, 2019, 2:02am -
Giveaway time. I like Southwest for many reasons. You always get to fly with two checked bags for free. No other US carrier has that lenient of a domestic baggage policy. Flights booked with enough anticipation (or during frequent sales) can be super… - 31 days ago Mar 25, 2019, 9:50pm -
EasyJet is no longer selling nuts on planes. The prohibition was enacted in March and is in-line with the UK government's move to make the cabin safer for those with allergies. The ban is rooted in the case of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, who died after… - 9 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 11:00pm -
A boardroom revolt has left even senior staff at HNA Group unsure who is at the helm of Hong Kong Airlines. Dueling press releases this week from two separate camps within the company offered opposing views of the current management structure. Murky… - 10 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 9:30pm -
It might soon be time to say goodbye to single-use toiletries at some hotels around the country. California is currently considering a statewide ban on those mini toiletries so many of us love. - 12 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 8:00pm -
In the age of rewards programs and consumer incentives, it has become relatively normal to expect some sort of rewards program or partnership from major brands. Even if you aren’t involved in brand-specific rewards programs, there are a few ways to… - 13 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 6:30pm -
United passenger Cacilie Hughes was waiting for her bags at IAH in February when she approached desk agent Carmella Davano for assistance. She said that Davano began to shout at her and called her a number of racial epithets. Hughes is now taking leg… - 19 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 1:00pm -
A drunk, violent and abusive Thomas Cook passenger has been given ten months' worth of detention for her outburst on a flight from Manchester to Turkey last September. This serious incident resulted in the removal of Kodie Richardson and her mother,… - 23 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 9:00am -
Instagram fanatics, there is a potential new change coming to the platform that you might not like: soon, other users may not be able to see how many people have liked your photos. You will still be able to, but it may drastically reduce the number o… - 1 day ago Apr 24, 2019, 11:00pm -
Speaking with ABC News, United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz made some surprisingly frank comments about the current state of air travel. The airline executive said that travelers may not stand for any further attempts to fit more seats into already cramp… - 1 day ago Apr 24, 2019, 9:30pm -
A two-month-old baby died on an AirAsia flight from Kuala Lumpur to Perth. The incident occurred on Monday on AirAsia Flight D7236. The child died in the arms of another passenger, who had offered to hold and comfort the baby. AirAsia has publicly of… - 1 day ago Apr 24, 2019, 8:00pm -
United Airlines and Expedia are feuding. It all has to do with fares being posted online. It’s not looking great for Expedia at the moment. A court in New York just rejected a motion from Expedia to grant an injunction against United. - 2 days ago Apr 24, 2019, 6:30pm -
Today we launched the new Travel Is Free Podcast! If you’ve already listened to our first episode – which was just my co-host Dave and I – then you’ve already heard this story. But for those who prefer reading over audio… This week’s Thro… - 7 hours ago Apr 26, 2019, 12:37am -
Announcing the Travel Is Free podcast! Weekly and available here and on the major podcasting platform… except iTunes (because software sucks and it sends me in a login loop, despite doing all the troubleshooting, but I’ll continue to work on it).… - 12 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 7:26pm -
While I just did a piece on hotel loyalty programs that was fairly critical (using data), this post is really meant for those who are looking to compare loyalty programs. Perhaps your work pays for your stays, or you can actually do 60 stays a year.… - 2 days ago Apr 24, 2019, 10:00am -
This post is important to bookmark (not that I’m biased) because of the award charts that are unique to this site. (Although you can also visit this any time by going to the Resources page). There is no other site with a Delta Miles Award Chart o… - 3 days ago Apr 23, 2019, 10:00am -
Offer details: 1,000 Bonus RediPoints for stays at the following locations: Red Roof PLUS+ & Suites Atlanta Airport South, GA Red Roof PLUS+ Smyrna, GA Red Roof PLUS+ Palm Coast, FL Red Roof PLUS+ St. Augustine, FL Red Roof PLUS+ Columbus – Worthin… - 12 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 7:14pm -
The Highlight: Southwest Rapid Rewards Up to 50% Bonus Rapid Rewards Points when you buy points. Buy points here! Until May 16, 19 5,000 points to 9,000 points purchase threshold must be met on a per transaction basis in order to qualify for a 30% bo… - 14 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 5:45pm -
This is an advance notice of yet another airline bonus miles offer for stays at Accor Hotels – this one, for Air Canada Aeroplan members is valid for stays that are booked and consumed between May 1 and June 30 (so don’t book until next Wednesday… - 14 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 5:32pm -
Offer details: 5,000 Bonus Bonvoy Points per night for up to four night + a complimentary beer when you stay at the Hotel Nia, Autograph Collection Menlo Park. Full details & online booking. Until Jun 6, 19 Can’t make use of this offer? Here are… - 15 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 4:34pm -
Offer details: Triple IHG Rewards Club Points for stays of 2 or more nights at the voco™ Dubai. Full details & online booking. Until Jul 15, 19 Maximum number of bonus points which can be awarded is 15,000 bonus points during this Offer Period fo… - 1 day ago Apr 24, 2019, 9:07pm -
Offer details: Earn Triple Guest Miles for stays at all participating Accor Hotels Worldwide. Full Details and online booking Until Jun 30, 19 Select automatic conversion to convert your Le Club AccorHotels points into Etihad Guest in your Le Club Ac… - 2 days ago Apr 24, 2019, 5:57pm -
The Highlight: British Airways Executive Club 25% Bonus Avios on you next hotel booking made via Rocketmiles. Open to existing and new customers. Full details and online booking Book by Jun 30, 19 Other posts since our last Bonus Offer Highlight: Ear… - 2 days ago Apr 24, 2019, 5:00pm -
Offer details: Earn up to 14,000 QMiles when you fly Qatar Airways between Doha and Lisbon Full details, online registration and booking. (Registration is required) Jun 24 – Sep 20, 18 Earn 7,000 bonus miles each way in a Premium class, 3,500 bon… - 2 days ago Apr 24, 2019, 4:47pm -
WestJet has brought back their elite status match offer for members of select Canadian loyalty programs. Those who hold elite status with Air Canada Altitude, Aeroplan (yes Aeroplan!) and Porter’s VIPorter program can get matched to Silver or Gold… - 2 days ago Apr 24, 2019, 4:02pm -
Offer details: Earn Double Skywards Miles when you fly Emirates to or from Lisbon or Porto from on Emirates network. Full details, online registration and booking (Registration is required) Book by Jun 30 for travel Jul 2 – Sep 30, 19 Find many m… - 4 days ago Apr 22, 2019, 2:00pm -
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)… - 84 days ago 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… - 84 days ago 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… - 84 days ago 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… - 85 days ago 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… - 85 days ago 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… - 85 days ago 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… - 85 days ago 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… - 85 days ago 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… - 85 days ago Jan 30, 2019, 8:00pm -
Posted: 04/19/2019 | April 19th, 2019 Once considered one of the deadliest cities in the world, Medellín has undergone a transformation over the last fifteen years that has made it one of the most modern places in all of Colombia. The city has becom… - 22 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 10:00am -
Updated: 04/22/19 | April 22, 2019 Earlier this year, I announced I was opening this website up to guest posters. For years, I turned away unsolicited guest posts, but, this year, I decided it was time to change that policy as I want to add more voic… - 4 days ago Apr 22, 2019, 12:00pm -
Posted: 4/18/2019 | April 18th, 2019 From the blue waters of Tayrona National Park, the sweeping views of the Cocora Valley, and the ruins of San Agustín, Tierradentro, and the Lost City, to the white colonial buildings of Popayán and the hustle an… - 9 days ago Apr 17, 2019, 1:00pm -
Posted: 4/25/2019 | April 15th, 2019 Tokyo is one of the most amazing cities in the world. It’s fast-paced, futuristic, and bursting with weird and wonderful activities to keep you busy, including gorgeous shrines, palaces, and temples; hip clubs a… - 11 days ago Apr 15, 2019, 12:14pm -
Updated: 4/8/2019 | Originally Posted: 07/29/2009 Note: So much has changed since I originally wrote this post 10 years ago (also, isn’t it crazy that I’ve been blogging for so long?) that I thought that this funny little article needed an update… - 18 days ago Apr 8, 2019, 10:00am -
Posted: 4/4/2019 | April 4th, 2019 A few years ago, I read the book The Year of Living Danishly by Helen Russell. I think it originally came up as a suggested book on Amazon. I can’t fully remember. But, I stuck it in my queue, ordered it, and it s… - 22 days ago Apr 4, 2019, 11:09am -
Posted: 4/2/2019 | April 2nd, 2019 Editor’s Note: I wavered on writing about this for a long time since I didn’t want to put people off on Colombia or perpetuate the myth that danger lurks around every corner. As you can tell from my posts here,… - 24 days ago Apr 2, 2019, 12:30pm -
Posted: 03/25/2019 | March 25th, 2019 The capital of Colombia, Bogotá was the home to the region’s indigenous people, the Muisca, when the Spanish came around plundering gold and resources, and it’s been the country’s main city ever since. Bef… - 32 days ago Mar 25, 2019, 10:04am -
Posted: 3/21/2019 | March 21st, 2019 It’s been exactly one month since I moved to Paris. During that time, it’s been nonstop wine, cheese, brasseries, influencer meetups, fashionable social events, writer salons, museums, picnics, and late-night… - 36 days ago Mar 21, 2019, 12:10pm -
Posted: 3/19/2019 | March 19th, 2019 There are a lot of hostels in Medellín. As “gringo central” for Colombia, you can’t walk five feet without coming across one, with majority located in El Pablado (Gringoland) and Laureles (up-and-coming Gri… - 38 days ago Mar 19, 2019, 10:00am -
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 -
At first, it seemed like a perfectly normal day. I went to McDonald’s and ordered a Big Mac. Didn’t pay much attention to the guy at the window as he handed it over. But then he said, “Look at me. We expect to be called a health food restaurant… - 25 days ago Apr 1, 2019, 7:01am -
Ever cringe when you hear a bad line of dialogue in an otherwise great movie? How about this one from Jerry Maguire? “You complete me.” A generation of people…actual grown-ass, non-teeny bopper humans…found those words to be incredibly romant… - 56 days ago Mar 1, 2019, 8:04am -
Miss me? Well, dammit, the feeling is mutual. What can I say…it feels VERY strange to not be here writing every day. Newsflash to myself: Do something for a decade and there’s a big hole when it goes away. I think these monthly posts will proba… - 84 days ago Feb 1, 2019, 9:40am -
Ok, 3 topics left. Lots to say, so here we go. I’ll paste some quotes from different readers under each topic because, frankly, your words have been WAY better than mine lately. Topic 1 – What happens to MileNerd.com? “If I compare it to the re… - Jan 11, 2019, 10:29am -
We’re closing in on the end of the week here, guys… So, have the last few days been intense? Uh… -Will Vanna and Pat end the next Wheel of Fortune with super awkward banter?-Is LAX a bad airport?-Does Superman weirdly wear underwear on the outs… - Jan 10, 2019, 10:58am -
Dear Fellow Nerds: What’s more teary-eyed than a roomful of millennials watching puppy videos on Youtube? This guy. (Damn, that made no sense) Emotions are weird, right? You really can’t plan or prepare for them…they just kind of show up. Man,… - Jan 9, 2019, 10:15am -
No way to let this final week pass without sharing some thoughts on the current state of this game. The first (and most important) question – Is this hobby dead? Of course not. If there are points to be earned, there’s still a game to be played.… - Jan 8, 2019, 10:22am -
This chapter of “Nerdy Weirdo Says Goodbye” was supposed to be about my biggest missteps here. Those are coming. But I need to respond to something and am clueless how to do it appropriately. Friday’s post was extremely meaningful to me. Dim bu… - Jan 7, 2019, 10:20am -
Where I Come From Everyone has a story, right? Most of you have been loyal readers for years. And, since 2011, you’ve heard from “MileNerd” here. No pictures of me as the blog logo. Today, with one of my final posts, I’d like to talk about wh… - Jan 4, 2019, 10:15am -
Blogging Other than “What card should I get,” the question I got asked most over the last 8 years was… “I’m going to start a blog. Do you have any tips?” To be honest, I never knew what to say. So, I’ll try to sneak this answer in here… - Jan 3, 2019, 10:03am -
Update 4/25/19: Many more data points indicating this is bypassing 5/24. Interestingly after applying some people are still seeing the other offers and have successfully been approved for a second card. For most people the other offers disappear afte… - 2 hours ago Apr 26, 2019, 5:20am -
The Offer Freebird is offering to send a promo code on Monday to people that complete rides through Sunday. The promo code you receive is based on the number of rides you take: 3 rides = up to $2 back 4-5 rides = up to $4 back 6-8 rides = up to $8 ba… - 8 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 11:28pm -
Amazon is offering an additional $10 off treasure truck purchases when you sign up for this promotionThe post Amazon Treasure Truck: Additional $10 Off (Select Areas) appeared first on Doctor Of Credit. - 9 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 11:00pm -
Target.com is offering an extra 5% off when paying with REDcard through April 27th. No promo code is neededThe post Target.com: Pay with REDcard for Extra 5% Discount (9.75% Total) appeared first on Doctor Of Credit. - 9 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 10:45pm -
The United Gift Registry has been down for maintenance for well over a year, despite promises that it would be running again in early 2018 that never materialized it continued to say it was under maintenance. That message has now been replaced with o… - 9 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 10:30pm -
A reader was transiting through PHX and noticed in the American App the following lounge: I assume this is some sort of temporary replacement for The Club PHX. Has anybody been to this temporary lounge? Update: Menu hereThe post American Express/The… - 10 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 10:05pm -
The Offer Direct link to offer The IHG voco Dubai property has opened and they have two offers to celebrate: Earn 3x IHG Rewards points on cash stays Award nights are 50% off (20,000 points per night) The Fine Print Award promotion is for stays befor… - 10 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 9:56pm -
Del Taco is offering a free Beyond Taco when you use the promo code BEYOND in appThe post Del Taco: Free Beyond Taco With Promo Code BEYOND appeared first on Doctor Of Credit. - 10 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 9:40pm -
Delta has a new round of flash salesThe post Delta Flash Sales: Europe From 56k, Asia From 65k, Latin America From 34k, Domestic From 11k – All Round Trip appeared first on Doctor Of Credit. - 15 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 4:30pm -
Chase Pay is offering a $10 credit when you spend $100 in purchases at Chopt through June 1st, The post Chase Pay: Spend $100+ At Chopt, Get $10 Credit appeared first on Doctor Of Credit. - 16 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 3:30pm -
Did you love the idea of MoviePass but didn’t like the surge prices, black out times and more? Then be sure to check out Sinemia where you can choose monthly plans to watch 2D and 3D movies at any theater for one set price. Currently, they are off… - 4 hours ago Apr 26, 2019, 4:00am -
Available nationwide, open a CIT Bank Money Market account and enjoy earning 1.85% APY Rate! With this account, you can earn a higher rate than at traditional banks and access your money easily. With a low-minimum opening deposit of $100, it’s a… - 6 hours ago Apr 26, 2019, 2:00am -
If you are looking for long term solution in your financial planning, Personal Capital is offering a $20 Amazon Gift Card Bonus when you try out their free financial tools! To earn the bonus, simply join through the referral link and you must link at… - 8 hours ago Apr 26, 2019, 12:00am -
If you frequent Chewy or have a pet you want to start splurging on, we have a ton of promotions, deals, discounts, and offers for you this year! We compiled a list of promotions for you the year of 2019 just for you! Save yourself time and money by v… - 9 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 11:00pm -
Memories are precious, so make yours last long by printing it out to forever hold dearly! Walgreens is currently offering a special promotion where you can get a 11X14 Custom Photo Poster for $1.99 when you use the promo code “SPRINGPOSTER“. This… - 9 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 10:55pm -
Scrolling though all our hot deals only to find most of them targeted or YMMV? Worrying about missing out on a deal or an expiration date coming up? Then check out our Hot Deals, Bank Bonuses, & Free Money Promotions Calendar that are available to e… - 9 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 10:55pm -
Guess who’s spaghettin’ some Italian food tonight? It could be you with this deal from Carrabba’s Italian Grill. While supplies last, you can take advantage of their promotion where you can get buy one, get one free lunch entrée until April 26… - 9 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 10:49pm -
Ready to change out that wardrobe for this upcoming season? Well right now, Macy’s is having a extra savings sale where customers can get up to an extra 20% off sitewide with promo code SHOP! Additionally, you can get an extra 15% off beauty produ… - 9 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 10:45pm -
This is an amazing gift card deal for all you Brazilian steakhouse lovers out there. Sams Club is offering you a $100 value gift card (two $50 gift cards) for only $75! If you are tired of spending a ton of money on Brazilian steakhouses, then this… - 9 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 10:45pm -
Save on your next craft project with a coupon from JoAnn! Currently, they are offering a rare promotion where you can get 55% off or free gift card for JoAnne’s which is even valid on sale items. Signing up is super simple. Just click on the button… - 9 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 10:45pm -
A friend shared the (apparently leaked) image of the United Airlines new livery before the official release. My first reaction was, “Meh”. I’m a sentimental guy, and some would say old old school. In my heart, I was hoping for some version of… - 17 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 3:01pm -
With a late afternoon departure from Stockholm, I had the morning free to explore the city. Since my hotel was only a few minutes’ walk from Stockholm’s old town, I decided to spend my time there. Stockholm’s “Gamla Stan” provided a col… - 21 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 11:00am -
This was my first time flying Aeromexico and I can honestly say that I was very impressed. Even in economy class, I found the entire experience to be easy, convenient and hospitable. All of the employees I dealt with were friendly and attentive and I… - 3 days ago Apr 23, 2019, 2:00pm -
Later this year, I’m taking a trip to Nepal and Bhutan with a friend. We are planning to do some trekking (as opposed to mountain climbing). Obviously this is a little more adventurous than most trips I take. I’ve never paid for travel insurance,… - 4 days ago Apr 22, 2019, 2:02pm -
Ryanair has a bad rap, after all they really are the cream of the crop, bottom feeder, ultra-low fare leader airline. Ryanair charges passengers for everything! They are the leader in unbundling airfares and had lead the race to the bottom. One can a… - 7 days ago Apr 19, 2019, 6:02pm -
American revamped its amenity kits for their premium cabins in early 2019. I’ve already reviewed the Business Class and Premium Economy kits. Now here is a review of the American First Class amenity kit. American maintains a first class cabin on… - 7 days ago Apr 19, 2019, 2:01pm -
Here’s an interesting new twist when it comes to airlines selling seat upgrades in advance. Delta arguably started the trend of really trying to sell premium seats, rather than giving away upgrades. (Much to the chagrin of SkyMiles Medallion me… - 7 days ago Apr 19, 2019, 11:00am -
I’ve seen a few posts recently tracking how many alliance members people have flown. I’m admittedly pretty geeky about tracking my travel. Intrigued bt this, I decided to put this together for myself. Several years ago I wrote about some exotic a… - 9 days ago Apr 17, 2019, 2:00pm -
Over lunch on Monday, I saw the horrific news of the fire at the iconic Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris. We’ve since seen images of the devastation of the cathedral’s storied roof and interior. Today, I recollect a visit my wife and I made to… - 9 days ago Apr 17, 2019, 1:00pm -
SnapTravel is a new online travel agency (OTA) that offers lower hotel rates for leisure travelers and is launching a business traveler program that promises the highest cash back in the industry. What’s unusual is that it’s integrated into multi… - 9 days ago Apr 17, 2019, 11:00am -
Step is a mobile banking solution for teens and young adults that offers a 2.5% APY, no banking fees, instant money transfers between friends and family, and financial tools to help you manage your money better, plus you can earn $1 when you Join the… - 11 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 8:45pm -
Download the Freebird Rides App to earn cash back bonuses when you visit participating bars, restaurants and retailers during your Uber and Lyft rides, plus get up to $30 in bonus cash when you try Freebird Rides, earn points on every Uber and Lyft r… - 16 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 3:35pm -
Check out these new class action lawsuit settlements for Canada Dry Ginger Ale, Sexy Hair Concepts, Vizio TVs, Asahi Beer, Aveeno Baby Products, and more. [Read More] Class Action Lawsuit Settlements – Claim Free Cash for Products and Services Yo… - 2 days ago Apr 24, 2019, 6:31pm -
The Upside Gas App lets you earn up to 50 cents per gallon cash back at over 7,200 gas stations in 35 states across the U.S.A. and the District of Columbia.Just sign up via this Upside Referral Link to get up to 70 cents per gallon off your first fi… - 2 days ago Apr 24, 2019, 4:41pm -
Qapital is a banking app that helps you automatically save money toward your financial goals, plus new users can get a $20 Qapital Sign-Up Bonus when you create an account, link your checking account as a funding source, and make your first deposit f… - 3 days ago Apr 23, 2019, 4:59pm -
Download the free Root Car Insurance App and take a 2-3 week test drive to get a $25 cash bonus when you are approved for a quote, plus you may be able to lower your rates by up to 52%.Updated 4/23/2019 - New States Added: Now serving Arizona, Arkan… - 3 days ago Apr 23, 2019, 4:07pm -
The Square Cash App is offering a $5 referral bonus for both parties when a current Square Cash App user refers a new user who links a debit card and sends money for the first time.New Referral Link and Code Available: Just Download the app for iOS… - 3 days ago Apr 23, 2019, 3:38pm -
Ibotta offers up to a $20 sign-up bonus for new users of the free Ibotta cash back shopping app that allows you to earn cash every time you shop.Just register via this Ibotta $20 Bonus Link using Referral Code ntiilmv to get up to a $20 bonus after… - 3 days ago Apr 23, 2019, 3:13pm -
Check out the Skiplagged Travel Rewards program to get a $10 free credit when you join, up to a $25 credit for each flight and hotel booked, and up to $25 in travel credits for referring your friends. [Read More] Skiplagged Travel Rewards: Get $10… - 6 days ago Apr 19, 2019, 7:55pm -
The ACJ319neo, the corporate jet variant of the Airbus A319, has successfully performed its maiden flight, launching the short test campaign for the type. Registered D-AVWG, the aircraft took off from Airbus’ Hamburg facilities on the 24th of April… - 41 mins ago Apr 26, 2019, 6:57am -
(Für das Titelbild vielen Dank an –>TILL unterwegs.) Es klingt nicht gut. Während andere Länder die Visaregelungen vereinfachen wollen oder Onlinebeantragungen einführen, scheint China einen anderen Weg zu gehen. Schon bisher war ein Visum für… - 48 mins ago Apr 26, 2019, 6:50am -
OCBC has just unveiled a brand new payment facility for OCBC VOYAGE Card Members - you will now be able to apply for the facility (which allows you to pay for anything that requires a bank account deposit instead of credit card payment) and earn 1… - 1 hour ago Apr 26, 2019, 6:36am -
A LATAM Airlines Brasil iniciou às 17h desta quinta-feira (25) a campanha Última Chamada, com ofertas para diversos destinos internacionais. As tarifas especiais valem para voos em classe econômica...Esta é apenas uma mensagem resumo. Vá no nos… - 2 hours ago Apr 26, 2019, 5:58am -
Für die Registrierung zum kostenlosen Thalia Club gibt es 100 Payback-Punkte als Willkommensbonus, Mitglieder sammeln außerdem doppelte Payback-Punkte. Auch die Buchhandlung Thalia ist Payback-Partner, sowohl im Online-Shop als auch in den Buchhand… - 3 hours ago Apr 26, 2019, 5:03am -
Severe weather hit the southern United States Thursday resulted in the death of at least five people in Texas and Louisiana.Tornados struck Texas and Louisiana while high winds, heavy rain, and flash floods pounded the South.Over 3,800 flights were… - 3 hours ago Apr 26, 2019, 4:51am -
SpiceJet is in the midst of launching a proper Business Class on some of their aircraft, and this presents an opportunity to fly this new Business Class just for INR 1000.The post Fly Domestic Business Class for just INR 1000 extra appeared first on… - 4 hours ago Apr 26, 2019, 3:33am -
Traveling in coach is like visiting the doctor: A best case scenario is that nothing happens. You want your flight to be forgettable. It’s sad that we’ve gotten to this point, and the airlines can take credit for much of the decline in service st… - 18 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 1:25pm -
The Walt Disney World theme parks are obviously known for their rides.It doesn’t matter whether we’re talking about slow ones, like “It’s a Small World,” or roller coasters, such as “Space Mountain.” They tend to do everything well. Ove… - 5 days ago Apr 21, 2019, 4:06pm -
Hi all, I’m going to be spending a week or so away, so posts will be few, far between or non-existent. Have a great week! Want to subscribe? Just enter your email in the box above (and to the right) and click on the confirmation. GMailers, check yo… - 12 days ago Apr 14, 2019, 12:13pm -
This morning, I packed up my family of four to go from Boston to Orlando, by way of Atlanta (As the old saying goes, it doesn’t matter whether you’re going to heaven or hell. You still have to change planes in Atlanta.). And, to my utter delight,… - 13 days ago Apr 13, 2019, 3:42pm -
Let’s face it: Airports, particularly American airports, are not fun places to hang out. There are rude people, little comfort and exorbitant prices. But having access to a lounge can make the time fly by. Airport Lounges There are two types of air… - 17 days ago Apr 9, 2019, 10:58am -
I’ll end the week with some sad news, although it really isn’t news, since it happened six months ago. Discover Deals are dead.* Discover Deals Have Ended At the end of October, Discover folded its “Discover Deals (DD)” program. DD was a cash… - 21 days ago Apr 5, 2019, 7:03pm -
One of the most common questions that I see about flights is regarding which seat to book. Nobody wants to get stuck in the middle seat in front of the lavatory, of course, but how do you know which one has less legroom or limited seat recline. Sever… - 24 days ago Apr 2, 2019, 3:13pm -
Last week, the inevitable happened, as Wow Airlines announced that it was ceasing operations. It happened overnight, as passengers woke up to a notice on the website. Over 1,000 passengers were stranded and advised to ask for “rescue fares” from… - 25 days ago Mar 31, 2019, 8:00pm -
I haven’t been posting as frequently, as I make some changes to the site, but that doesn’t stop the world of travel from going on. Here are a few of the fun things that I have missed. Wrong Way BA, ftw… A British Airways flight caused a little… - 29 days ago Mar 28, 2019, 2:51pm -
Well, maybe. Selling miles is an easy way for airlines to make some quick cash. Since there is no governor on mileage inflation, if too many miles get sold, they’ll simply raise amount of miles that a ticket costs. Apparently, it’s that time of y… - 32 days ago Mar 25, 2019, 5:11pm -
The Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas was previously managed by Mandarin Oriental and I stayed there then, just over a year ago. There was much to be desired in my hotel review for that stay. Since I had a Hilton Weekend Night Certificate from my Hilton AME… - 83 days ago Feb 2, 2019, 12:20am -
Launched on February 1, 1999, the oneworld alliance (the third largest alliance) turns 20 years old today and has unveiled its new “Travel Bright” tagline and brand positioning for its airport lounges. Its member airlines include American Airl… - 83 days ago Feb 1, 2019, 11:52pm -
Every travel has pet peeves, some are airline related, but a number of them are hotel related. When a hotel property gets it right—a customer will choose to stay repeatedly. Get it wrong and your first visit will be your last. Here are a few things… - Dec 31, 2018, 4:31pm -
Redeem as few as 128,000 SkyMiles for round-trip flights seated in the Delta One class cabin on Delta Air Lines — plus pay between $35.00 and $310.00 in taxes and fees — for travel between the 48 contiguous United States and Europe from Friday, F… - Dec 21, 2018, 10:36pm -
You can redeem as few as 54,000 SkyMiles for round-trip flights seated in the economy class cabin on Delta Air Lines — plus pay between $40.00 and $200.00 in taxes and fees — for travel between the 48 contiguous United States and South Africa fro… - Dec 12, 2018, 10:00pm -
The rules of travel. There are rules and then there are the unwritten rules of travel. We’re most familiar with the written rules such liquid limits at airport security and how many bags are free. But the unwritten rules are the ones that the “… - Nov 28, 2018, 9:44pm -
Despite the popularity of its bigger sibling (the Sapphire Reserve credit card), the Sapphire Preferred remains a great alternative for all travelers. When I first became interested in points and miles the Chase Sapphire Preferred was the one card th… - Nov 27, 2018, 12:28am -
During travel this time of year we often have that chill-reducing Starbucks or other hydration drink in hand. While we know we can’t bring liquids through airport security (repeat after me—we do know this, right?) which includes bottles of wate… - Nov 23, 2018, 11:55pm -
T-Mobile’s free international roaming plan is no stranger to being raved about. It offers unlimited texting and “data at up to 2G speeds in 210+ countries”. When traveling abroad and don’t have the interest or experience in swapping S… - Nov 16, 2018, 9:13pm -
Norwegian Reward and No1 Lounges are back again with an offer for discounted airport lounge access which earn double Norwegian CashPoints as well. This applies only to lounges located in these UK airports: Gatwick, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Heath… - Nov 15, 2018, 10:33pm -
On 15 march 2019 I flew AMS-PRG with OK619 which was operated by Smartwings. Expected departure would have been 19:45 but we left at 22:18. Expected arrival would have been 21:20 but we arrived at 23:14 Reason : it was a complete chaos with... - 16 mins ago Apr 26, 2019, 7:22am -
I apologise for what might seem basic questions, but I have very limited experiences with Asia Miles. I realised that I have a bunch of miles sitting in my account and an upcoming trip where I could upgrade a couple of sectors (it's a MXP-HKG-OKA /..… - 1 hour ago Apr 26, 2019, 6:33am -
[RANT}So SQ are following the trend and creating websites that are designed for mobile devices, with lots of empty space, and suboptimal for use on laptops. I find it pathetic you can't even see a booking engine without scrolling or zooming out to..… - 1 hour ago Apr 26, 2019, 6:09am -
Hi, has anyone noticed the Hilton BRG is now worthless., I used to be able to get approvals once in a while for my stays. Since the introduction of allowing members to call in, there is an imaginary list of sites that are not in their t&c... - 2 hours ago Apr 26, 2019, 6:01am -
YYC-YYZ summer flights served by Air Canada Rouge?!?!? They didnt even bother reducing the price from mainline!!!! In both economy or business!!! The beginning of the end... indeed Image:... - 3 hours ago Apr 26, 2019, 5:04am -
Laying at the St Regis Bali poolside and pondering over the big questions in life.. like, how are Marriott’s reward categories actually determined? What is it that makes a cat 7 hotel a cat 7 hotel or a cat 1 hotel a cat 1 hotel? Would be... - 3 hours ago Apr 26, 2019, 4:22am -
Sydney route still has one 777 and one a380. How likely Etihad will swap that last a380 to some other aircraft next year? What are your thoughts? Will the 777 swap back to a380? they start flying a380 to Seoul, how likely they discontinue... - 4 hours ago Apr 26, 2019, 4:06am -
My selected highlights from the call, link to full transcript at the end. _Overview_: *Tilden*: We also discussed our intent to achieve those margins by improving performance in the controllable parts of our operations. Viewed through that lens,.… - 4 hours ago Apr 26, 2019, 4:01am -
Hello all, I have a friend in an interesting situation and I'm wondering if anyone has any experience. He's flying JFK-LAX-SYD-BNE-LAX-JFK. His employer buys PE on TPACs and he was originally booked in the following fare buckets: AA JFK-LAX:.… - 4 hours ago Apr 26, 2019, 3:54am -
The next New York City points and miles meetup "Reach for the miles" will be held in Brooklyn on Thursday, May 9th, 2019 from 6pm to 8pm near Atlantic Terminal. Please RSVP to help estimate the number of attendees. Plus you'll get notices of future m… - 17 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 2:58pm -
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… - 21 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 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… - 21 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 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… - 22 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 10:04am -
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What Card Should I Get Weekly Thread, where we try to figure out what card you should get or critique your current plans or AOR if you're doing it that way). Everything is YMMV and these are all opinions. Agree or disagree with your votes. As always… - 2 days ago Apr 24, 2019, 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 24, 2019, 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 days ago Apr 24, 2019, 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… - 3 days ago Apr 23, 2019, 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… - 3 days ago Apr 23, 2019, 11:05am -
Apple AirPods 2nd Gen With Charging Case For $139.99 Shipped From Amazon After $20 Off This was selling for $159.99 yesterday and is now the lowest price ever from Amazon. Pay with Amazon gift cards purchased at an office supply store with a Chase I… - 9 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 10:20pm -
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The Business Platinum® Card from American Express is one of the most feature laden credit cards out there. Those features come at a cost though and the annual fee on the card recently went up from $450 to $595 per year as it added even more benefits… - 13 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 6:21pm -
Today Only: Save 30% Off All-Clad Cookware From Amazon Prices valid until 11:59pm PDT tonight or while supplies last. Pay with Amazon gift cards purchased at an office supply store with a Chase Ink Cash card to earn 5 points per dollar! All-Clad D… - 13 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 6:18pm -
Cuisinart Salad Spinner For $11.19 From Amazon This was selling for $17.54 yesterday and is now the lowest price ever from Amazon. Pay with Amazon gift cards purchased at an office supply store with a Chase Ink Cash card to earn 5 points per dolla… - 13 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 6:11pm -
Set Of 4 Mikasa Italian Countryside Fruit Bowls For $16.99 From Amazon This was selling for $34.99 earlier this month, $31.50 last week, and is now the lowest price ever from Amazon. Pay with Amazon gift cards purchased at an office supply store with… - 14 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 5:59pm -
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As opposed to venturing afar on Presidents Day (week) to ski or tan, I skipped the inescapable crowds and took two eighth-graders—my daughter Bella and her pal—on what we coined...The post Oheka Castle: A Long Island Escape Fit for a Queen (or T… - 12 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 8:02pm -
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Today’s tip is more of a life tip than a straight travel tip, but it was inspired by something that happened when I was traveling. When my family landed in...The post Look out for Rocks When You’re Eating or Cooking Red Beans appeared first on J… - 20 hours ago Apr 25, 2019, 12:00pm -
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My wife, my son and I were thinking about going on a European cruise this spring on Celebrity Edge (which I wrote about here). But when I brought up the...The post You Can’t Cruise If You’re More Than 24 Weeks Pregnant appeared first on Johnny J… - 2 days ago Apr 24, 2019, 12:30pm -
THE TOP 10 IN TRAVEL NEWS THIS WEEK: How to find and buy a fare deal to Hawaii Claims of Shoddy Production Draw Scrutiny to a Second Boeing Jet Israeli...The post Top 10 in Travel News: Week of April 24, 2019 appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 2 days ago Apr 24, 2019, 12:00pm -
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Have you ever had trouble calling between countries? Country Code—this week’s featured website—is “your complete guide to call anywhere in the world.” It’s simple and effective. In addition to listing...The post This Website Helps You Ma… - 3 days ago Apr 23, 2019, 5:30pm -
It was Earth Day on Monday, and in the spirit we’re featuring an eco-friendly straw as this week’s featured product! It seems that almost every major travel brand—from airlines to...The post Celebrate Earth Day With This Reusable Straw Feature… - 3 days ago Apr 23, 2019, 2:54pm -
We bring you the TBB Best of Web links on a Wednesday this time instead of a Sunday! We have an amazing account of the diplomacy efforts by Richard Holbrooke, how a Bible thief became a super weird porn star, how online fraud keeps rising, we discove… - 2 days ago Apr 24, 2019, 10:30am -
We bring you a deeper look into South Bend’s Mayor Pete, how sex therapists thrive these days, the best and worst wealth markets, all the country median ages, Citi shutdowns, how an author writes about the day her father died, an amazingly feel goo… - 4 days ago Apr 22, 2019, 10:30am -
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My three most favorite blog posts in the history of my blog for your eyes only. One about my most favorite redemption, one about the men in one of the most memorable photos from past Olympics and then a link to the third for one of my most proud rant… - 9 days ago Apr 17, 2019, 10:30am -
We bring you the new Silvercar fees, recommend you the best Greek islands, the new UFO ETF, visit Mount Fanjing again, how AA & Amex are going down, the “shocking” news marijuana can help humans enjoy sex more, meet the unique army guards in Athe… - 11 days ago Apr 15, 2019, 10:30am -
We bring you the TBB Best of Web links again: Investigate the Electronic Health Records Mess, get all the FAQs you will need to learn more about the Border Crisis, how to deal with Extreme Grief when the Unthinkable happens, how we are Living Shorter… - 12 days ago Apr 14, 2019, 10:30am -
We bring you more United Miles beatings, warn you about Chase travel insurance, visit the amazing Mount Fanjing temples, introduce you to an Instagram search engine, visit Iceland and Detroit, parents helping adult children, how to book your free IHG… - 14 days ago Apr 12, 2019, 10:30am -
Once a month I make a post about how you can help support this independent blog. Here we go for April 2019! It has been a blast blogging away here educating, entertaining and inspiring. For new readers, this selfish post only appears once a month! Do… - 16 days ago Apr 10, 2019, 10:30am -
We bring you the devastating news of another United MileagePlus massacre, visit the new Istanbul Business Class lounge, learn how to use British Airways Avios points flying Alaska Airlines, check out the most hyped technology, go back to WWII Japanes… - 18 days ago Apr 8, 2019, 10:30am -
We bring you the TBB Best of Web links: expose the higher education scam, watch in horror all the arms sales through history, argue for support of the capitalism pie, get into details of the Malaysian mega fraud and obscene levels of greed and corrup… - 19 days ago Apr 7, 2019, 10:30am -
