Today I want to share a story from TPG reader Chris, who paid less for flights to Europe by mixing mileage awards with paid airfare. Here’s what he had to say: I needed to book two round-trip flights to Europe — one in the fall and one in the… - 59 mins ago May 18, 2018, 11:00am -
With the expensive cost of a wedding looming over your head, it may be difficult to imagine paying for a honeymoon, too. But even those on a tight budget can escape to an exciting destination abroad after the reception wraps — especially with our … - 2 hours ago May 18, 2018, 9:30am -
A destination wedding can double as your dream vacation, but it can be stressful to organize — especially if you’re planning to host a ceremony halfway across the world. After all, planning from afar (and sometimes even making arrangements in a… - 3 hours ago May 18, 2018, 9:00am -
A passenger on a United Airlines flight found an unlikely hero after the man seated next to her on the aircraft body-shamed her. Savannah Phillips was left devastated when on a flight from Oklahoma to Chicago on Tuesday, she noticed the passenger sit… - 12 hours ago May 18, 2018, 12:00am -
Even the best travel plans can be derailed by nasty flight delays — and though you’re unlikely to contend with ice or snow storms, peak summer travel can still result in major back-ups on the tarmac. To help you plan accordingly, TPG looked at… - 12 hours ago May 17, 2018, 11:30pm -
The Royal Wedding is fast approaching, and Kensington Palace has revealed where Meghan Markle will be spending her last night as a commoner: Cliveden House Hotel. The estate announced that it will be closed to other guests leading up to the royal nu… - 13 hours ago May 17, 2018, 11:00pm -
A former employee has accused drone manufacturer AeroVironment of transporting an explosives-laden drone onboard a commercial flight. Mark Anderson, a former security chief at AeroVironment, alleged that in late April 2015, at least one AeroVironmen… - 13 hours ago May 17, 2018, 10:30pm -
The Transportation Security Administration is preparing for a record crush of flyers throughout the peak summer travel season. On the busiest travel days (like holiday weekends) the agency expects to process about 2.7 million passengers through secur… - 14 hours ago May 17, 2018, 10:00pm -
Here at TPG we find that it’s helpful to share reader mistake stories. From arriving too early, to arriving too late, to letting valuable perks expire without being used, we’ve all made our fair share of unforced errors that have cost us time or… - 14 hours ago May 17, 2018, 9:30pm -
Hoping to book a trip to the mountains this summer? If a vacation in Aspen (ASE), Bozeman (BZN), Vail (EGE), Gunnison (GUC), Steamboat Springs (HDN), Jackson Hole (JAC) or Montrose (MTJ) sounds like your speed and you have some United miles (or Chase… - 15 hours ago May 17, 2018, 9:00pm -
Earlier this year, Amex updated its card lineup. And now, we’re seeing increased bonuses on all cards for the first time. - 12 hours ago May 18, 2018, 12:06am -
Let’s take a look at the easiest ways to rack up free Uber rides, aside from filling up your friends and family’s email accounts with referral credits. - 18 hours ago May 17, 2018, 6:00pm -
If you’re someone who likes to pay for airfare with a debit card, please stop what you’re doing and read this post. - 3 days ago May 15, 2018, 6:00pm -
When my husband and I signed up for the Hyatt Credit Card, the signup bonus was for two free nights at any Hyatt worldwide. - 4 days ago May 14, 2018, 6:00pm -
Two weeks ago I wrote that United had confirmed cutbacks to meals in domestic first class on flights under four hours outside of departures between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. They also cut several beverage choices.The blowback was swift and immediate. First… - 12 hours ago May 18, 2018, 12:04am -
Running out onto the tarmac and chasing after your plane though is a very bad idea. Nonetheless a passenger in Melbourne, Australia who was late for his flight to Adelaide on Jetstar, the low cost Qantas subsidiary, decided to try it. He "missed hi… - 14 hours ago May 17, 2018, 10:04pm -
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 Stealing Food from the Passenger Behind You and Marijuana-Induced Psychoti… - 15 hours ago May 17, 2018, 8:34pm -
The Surgeon General of the United States came to the rescue of a passenger on a Delta flight on Wednesday while enroute to Jackson, Mississippi.He was headed from Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta on Delta flight 1827. The plane returned to the gate when t… - 16 hours ago May 17, 2018, 7:34pm -
Hilton has a new exclusive relationship with American Express that launched earlier in the year. They were out of the gate quickly with aggressive 100,000 point offers.Now they’ve taken it a step further with new even more lucrative limited-time o… - 19 hours ago May 17, 2018, 5:04pm -
Competition is great, I love that there are two different banks issuing American Airlines credit cards. It seems that when one increases its signup bonus a little while later another one does too. They're offering more and more miles to compete for… - 22 hours ago May 17, 2018, 2:04pm -
Security wait times hurt an airline’s business for short haul flights. Having to get to the airport early means that total travel time can take as long or longer than driving. In the Northeast for instance Amtrak has taken a lot of business away fr… - 23 hours ago May 17, 2018, 1:04pm -
A couple of weeks ago I wrote that British Airways would be joining TSA PreCheck.Then the updated list of airlines went live on the TSA website — and British Airways wasn’t on it. The strange thing was BA had sent out a memo saying they were goi… - 24 hours ago May 17, 2018, 12:10pm -
Delta has extensively praised Donald Trump. Now a lobbying group working for United, Delta, and American has taken out full page ads in the New York Times and New York Post praising him.They're happy, it seems, that they're getting nothing out of a… - 2 days ago May 16, 2018, 11:34pm -
American Airlines President Isom told employees on Friday how the airline sees themselves in New York. And it's a departure from how the airline talked about New York when US Airways first took over.Continue reading How American Airlines Sees New… - 2 days ago May 16, 2018, 9:04pm -
SilkAir is Singapore Airlines' wholly owned regional subsidiary. They operate a fleet of 33 narrowbody aircraft, including Airbus A320 family and Boeing 737 aircraft, though over time they plan to switch to an all Boeing fleet, as they have a further… - 11 hours ago May 18, 2018, 1:21am -
The month of Ramadan 2018 has officially kicked off, and this year it runs from May 15 through June 14. Given that the "big three" Gulf carriers are all based in countries that generally observe Ramadan, I wanted to provide a quick rundown of what pe… - 13 hours ago May 17, 2018, 11:03pm -
Earlier I wrote about the increased welcome bonuses on the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite™ Mastercard® and CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Mastercard®, which are among the best we've ever seen.While… - 15 hours ago May 17, 2018, 8:33pm -
Earlier I wrote about the increased welcome bonus on the no annual fee Hilton Honors™ Card from American Express, which is offering 75,000 Hilton Honors points after spending $1,000 within the first three months.As it turns out, this isn't the o… - 17 hours ago May 17, 2018, 6:30pm -
American Express has just rolled out a new limited time offer on the no annual fee Hilton Honors™ Card from American Express, which is valid through June 27, 2018. This is Hilton's most basic co-branded credit card, and it's currently offering a… - 19 hours ago May 17, 2018, 5:15pm -
This Saturday in London, Prince Harry marries Meghan Markle. I keep checking the mailbox every day but my invitation must have been misplaced. ;)My Mother in Australia is sending me messages daily about it, but the reality of living in a city the si… - 20 hours ago May 17, 2018, 3:56pm -
Here's a promotion that's sort of cool, and at first glance sort of puzzling. As noted by Chris McGinnis at SFGate, Southwest is offering 2,500 Rapid Rewards bonus points to those who have to wait in the TSA Pre-Check line at Oakland Airport for mor… - 21 hours ago May 17, 2018, 2:53pm -
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… - 22 hours ago May 17, 2018, 2:12pm -
Citi is offering increased welcome bonuses on their co-branded AAdvantage credit cards for a limited time. For the personal version of the card we're seeing the return of the best ever welcome bonus, for the business version of the card we're seeing… - 23 hours ago May 17, 2018, 1:29pm -
Delays are a part of travelling, especially when you are zipping across the globe from one climate to another on a plane. I've been pretty lucky that my delays in Europe have been minimal, and I've generally actually had better luck with punctuality… - 23 hours ago May 17, 2018, 12:33pm -
This week, Greg and I are both in Asia – with Greg on vacation in Japan and me on a trip to China. When I travel domestically, I usually fly out of Albany International Airport (ALB) on Southwest, but internationally the options out of New York Cit… - 1 hour ago May 18, 2018, 10:38am -
American Airlines AAdvantage eShopping is offering a higher-than-usual 6x for purchases at Apple.com today (Thursday, May 16th), though note the exclusions in the key terms below. The Deal Earn 6x miles per $1 at Apple.com through the American Ai… - 17 hours ago May 17, 2018, 6:32pm -
Cathay Pacific 777-300ER business class has been reviewed plenty of times across the net. Frequent Miler’s focus is chasing down the mileage you need so that when you travel, you can enjoy a great experience. While we don’t often review flights o… - 1 day ago May 17, 2018, 10:38am -
There’s a new Rover.com Amex Offer available today which can save you money – or earn bonus points – if you need someone to look after your dog while you’re traveling. The Deal Spend $75+ at Rover.com, get a $20 statement credit, or Spend $75… - 2 days ago May 16, 2018, 2:40pm -
When the Hilton Honors program changed in February 2017, one of the most notable changes was that they did away with categories and moved to (somewhat) dynamic pricing. Prior to that, it had been fairly easy to find out which properties fell under wh… - 2 days ago May 16, 2018, 10:38am -
If you weren’t fourtunate enough to win Greg’s offer of $10,000 in fee-free dollars with Plastiq, your luck might’ve changed. For the next few months, Plastiq is offering fee-free payments of up to $500 when using Masterpass and paying with a M… - 3 days ago May 15, 2018, 8:44pm -
United is offering an award sale with 25% off saver award flights for Chase United MileagePlus card holders or 20% off for non-cardholders to several mountain destinations for travel between June 9th and June 27th. The terms state that you can call… - 3 days ago May 15, 2018, 3:02pm -
I’ll admit it: I’m a sucker for status when it comes to hotels. It’s hard to argue with the allure of free, and status gets you a whole lot of that: free points, free upgrades, free breakfast, free lounge access, etc. But yesterday, I post… - 3 days ago May 15, 2018, 10:38am -
New Daily Getaways deals have ended for this year, but as a reminder there are some packages still available for purchase. These packages don’t represent obviously outsized value, but with the right redemption in mind they can still make sense. The… - 4 days ago May 14, 2018, 10:55pm -
eBay is offering a free Google Home Mini with a qualifying $150+ purchase with coupon code PFREEMINI. Unfortunately, gift cards and items from coins & paper money do not qualify, but if you’re a regular eBay shopper this could still be an easy f… - 4 days ago May 14, 2018, 6:28pm -
A good sale for nonstop service to/from Nashville. United also have a $196 fare but that is a Basic Economy fare. United Basic Economy fares do not allow for any advanced seat assignment. Rather, your seat assignment will be randomly assigned during… - 17 hours ago May 17, 2018, 6:45pm -
A good sale for nonstop service to Cartagena in Business Class. Avianca uses a single aisle Airbus A319 to fly between New York and Cartagena. This means you will get a 2×2 seating configuration in Business Class. You will NOT get a lie-flat seat, i… - 17 hours ago May 17, 2018, 6:40pm -
A good sale to/from Philadelphia. Pricing will vary slightly depending on routing. This is a regular economy fare which includes advanced seat assignment and normal size carry-on Sample Travel Date: August 15th – 21st This is just ONE SAMPLE travel… - 17 hours ago May 17, 2018, 6:30pm -
A good sale to Frankfurt Sample Travel Date: August 21st – 28th 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: Val… - 18 hours ago May 17, 2018, 6:25pm -
A good sale to Athens with Summer availability. The $821 fare includes advance seat assignment, normal size carry-on and ONE checked bag. Delta, Air France and KLM Royal Dutch also have a $732 fare but it is a Basic Economy fare. Delta, Air France an… - 18 hours ago May 17, 2018, 6:20pm -
A good sale to Hong Kong Delta has a slightly cheaper fare that is labeled as Premium Economy, but it is not a TRUE premium economy product. Their TRUE premium economy products flies only on their Airbus A350. (We are testing Premium Economy / Busine… - 18 hours ago May 17, 2018, 5:55pm -
A good sale to Hanoi. ITA will price this at $573, using those dates on Orbitz should price at $551. Vietnam introduced a new e-Visa system – take advantage of it. Its the cheapest option. Sample Travel Date: August 20th – 28th This is just ONE S… - 19 hours ago May 17, 2018, 5:25pm -
We went to Lugano late last year – it was very picturesque. ITA will price this at $460, using those dates on Swiss should reprice to $442 Sample Travel Date: Sample from New York – JFK October 29th – November 6th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel… - 19 hours ago May 17, 2018, 4:55pm -
A good sale to Paris Delta, Air France and KLM Royal Dutch have a fare for about the same price but it is a Basic Economy fare. Delta and Air France International Basic Economy fares DO NOT: Allow for advanced seat assignment Checked bags – they ar… - 20 hours ago May 17, 2018, 4:25pm -
A good sale for nonstop service to Cancun. The $237 fare is the regular fare which allows advance seat assignment. Delta also have a $231 fare but that is a Basic Economy fare. Delta Basic Economy fares do not include advance seat assignments, change… - 20 hours ago May 17, 2018, 3:55pm -
[edit 5/15/18: read the comments for warnings from folks who have tried to game their Ritz-Carlton credit limits.]In response to yesterday's post about some new and upcoming credit cards, reader Andy commented:"You are missing two of the bigger bene… - 3 days ago May 15, 2018, 9:59am -
[edit 5/14/18: added unlimited Priority Pass Select membership to list of Ritz-Carlton card benefits.]Several banks have let out a steady trickle of new credit cards and announcements in the last few months, so I thought I'd run through a few of them… - 4 days ago May 14, 2018, 5:30pm -
Lots of digital ink has already been spilled over what has been announced regarding the upcoming August 1, 2018, merger of the Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest programs. One question we won't know the answer to until the changes go into… - 8 days ago May 10, 2018, 9:59am -
Amtrak Guest Rewards, the loyalty program for the United States' national passenger rail system, underwent a dual devaluation in 2015/2016 which made Amtrak Guest Rewards points much more difficult to earn (with the end of Chase Ultimate Rewards tra… - 9 days ago May 9, 2018, 9:59am -
I've been blessed multiple times to unknowingly move to communities that had favorable environments for manufactured spend. Now, that's not exactly a "coincidence," since many of the most hostile environments for manufactured spend are also the most… - 17 days ago May 1, 2018, 6:25pm -
When the travel hacking blogosphere erupted in recent weeks with "rumors" that Chase might, maybe, eventually end the ability to combine points between fixed-value Ultimate Rewards accounts and flexible Ultimate Rewards accounts, I met the rumors wit… - 18 days ago Apr 30, 2018, 9:59am -
Back in March when I first wrote about US Bank's introduction of "Real-Time Rewards" to their Flexperks Travel Rewards and Altitude credit cards, reader Chris left a comment warning about a problem he'd encountered:"So I just learned the hard way th… - 21 days ago Apr 27, 2018, 9:59am -
I was updating my Hotel Promotions page with the latest Hilton, Starwood, and Marriott promotions when I noticed some overlapping dates during which you should be able to qualify for 3 separate World of Hyatt promotions:Between May 7 and July 31, 201… - 23 days ago Apr 25, 2018, 9:59am -
Last week, I saw via Frequent Miler that Chase was offering a new bonus for new Freedom Unlimited customers: 3 fixed-value Ultimate Rewards points per dollar spent on all purchases for the first year. It's not for everyone, but for those eligible thi… - 25 days ago Apr 23, 2018, 9:59am -
Since blog subscribers already knew about the changes coming to Marriott's elite status qualification in August, I want to highlight two additional takeaways from the details released Monday about the new program.Starwood Preferred Guest cardholders… - 31 days ago Apr 17, 2018, 9:59am -
The Travelocity® Rewards American Express® Card may unlock the secret to some of the most powerful manufacture spend strategies and the potential rewards from the card are huge. However, this card is often overlooked for credit cards that offer mor… - Jun 5, 2014, 9:57pm -
Every month I’ll post the top 10 best current credit card sign-up offers and update the list throughout the month if offers change. You can always check out my credit cards page for a full list of cards, but since the best credit card offers ar… - Jun 5, 2014, 3:33am -
Devaluations are never good. For one they make us spend more miles for award flights, and two they put me to work updating the airline award chart comparison infographics! Over the last year we saw a handful of deviations including United, Delta (2x?… - Jun 5, 2014, 3:00am -
Around the same time I launched Well Traveled Mile, I was in the midst of mailing off applications for graduate school. In some ways I was hedging my bets, continuing my education while building a travel blog on the side as a platform to share one of… - Jun 3, 2014, 8:02am -
Europe is often atop many folks travel list and earning miles for free flights is a great way to cover the flight across the pond. Award flights from the US to Europe are likely the most competitive and highly demanded award routings, often making g… - Jun 2, 2014, 7:49am -
The Starwood American Express cards are among the most flexible hotel credit cards available and the points are valuable for both hotel stays and flights. The sign-up bonus on both the personal and business version of this card just increased to 30,… - May 31, 2014, 6:00am -
This week a handful of new offers were released and make for some great opportunities to earn a few nice sign-up bonuses. It is always ideal to grab a credit card when it is offering a higher than normal sign-up bonus and here a a few that are wor… - May 30, 2014, 7:26am -
The 50,000 mile Lufthansa Premier Miles & More World MasterCard® offer is currently one of the best airline credit card offers available. It’s one of the few sign-up bonuses that is worth a roundtrip flight to Europe from the US. Since it’s a… - May 29, 2014, 7:01am -
US Airways off-peak awards are one of my favorite awards and offer an exceptional value for getting to Europe and other destinations. Even though US Airways and American Airlines are in the process of merging, US Airways Dividend miles are still amon… - May 28, 2014, 7:28am -
I’ve written a few articles about how IHG has one of the most valuable best rate guarantees among all hotel brands. You can get a free night at an IHG hotel if you find the same room on an OTA (online travel agency) at a lower price. Over the last… - May 27, 2014, 7:13pm -
*I am bumping this up to the top of the blog roll as I added a section towards the bottom of this post regarding a new benefit coming August 1 that could be a largely influential factor in whether or not you keep your SPG Amex Card open. Thanks to Re… - 15 hours ago May 17, 2018, 9:23pm -
If you have a Chase Sapphire Reserve Card, you should have already gotten a notice in the mail about a few changes to your benefits effective August 26, 2018. But let’s get real. I’m sure many of you throw that mail away without even looking at i… - 2 days ago May 16, 2018, 9:58pm -
Through August 8, 2018, the American Express Business Platinum Card is offering 100,000 total bonus Membership Rewards after spending $25,000 in the first three months: 50,000 bonus points after spending $10,000 in the first three months 50,000 more… - 4 days ago May 14, 2018, 9:10pm -
Last October we learned that Southwest was going to begin service to Hawaii from California in 2018 on their new Boeing 737 Max 8 planes. We don’t yet know the exact routes yet, we did find out which cities will be served on the mainland as well as… - 7 days ago May 11, 2018, 9:23pm -
Chase has got a new offer for their Sapphire Preferred card with an extra tier of bonus points to entice more spending on the card. You’ll earn 50,000 Ultimate Rewards for spending $4,000 on the card within three months of opening it (this is the… - 8 days ago May 10, 2018, 4:14pm -
Update: 5/8/18: I originally posted this at the end of April to report on Lufthansa First Class award space open specifically between San Francisco and Munich, but it looks like there is now plenty of space on various other routes as well! The rest o… - 10 days ago May 8, 2018, 10:05pm -
Delta SkyMiles is offering a 10% rebate on awards booked by May 13th, for travel between the dates of August 14 and November 14, 2018. The maximum amount of miles you’ll get back is 100,000. This offer is not available to everyone. Check here to se… - 10 days ago May 8, 2018, 8:59pm -
Applying for business credit and charge 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… - 10 days ago May 8, 2018, 3:38pm -
There are a lot of reasons to collect miles and points. For free luxury hotel stays and First Class flights To travel to more countries than you could otherwise afford (like Norway, pictured above, where I traveled last July) To take your family on v… - 14 days ago May 4, 2018, 4:57pm -
Update 5/3/18: It’s been a year since I originally published this Transfer Bonus series, so I’m in the process of updating all three posts with transfer bonuses over the last 12 months. Today… ThankYou Points. American Express Membership Reward… - 15 days ago May 3, 2018, 4:03pm -
Delta, Air France-KLM, and Virgin Atlantic have all signed agreements for a future joint venture, which has yet to be approved by regulators, that plans on expanding trans-Atlantic service, acquiring stakes in one another’s businesses, and arrangin… - 3 hours ago May 18, 2018, 9:00am -
Flyers looking for a discounted fare should continue to look towards low-cost carriers – but some surprising names join them competing for the title of world’s most frugal. Rome2Rio announced their top 50 cheapest airlines per kilometer, with an… - 3 hours ago May 18, 2018, 9:00am -
Australian carrier Qantas wants to ease the stress of flying by offering a series of meditation videos via its in-flight entertainment systems. Each meditation session will last about ten minutes, and will become available to Qantas passengers in Jun… - 3 hours ago May 18, 2018, 9:00am -
The strike by WestJet pilots hasn’t yet begun, but Air Canada has already made a direct announcement to any passengers who may be impacted by this industrial action. According to George Smith, a former Air Canada employee, WestJet “did the same t… - 13 hours ago May 17, 2018, 11:12pm -
U.S. Airlines have long insisted that disappearing amenities and shrinking legroom are a direct result of consumer preferences, a just-released MSN poll seems to support that position. When facing questions about ever decreasing seat pitch, scaled-ba… - 14 hours ago May 17, 2018, 9:45pm -
Southwest Airlines is reportedly trying out a new system in which flyers who have to wait ten or more minutes for their TSA precheck are awarded 2500 points for their trouble. The carrier has encouraged flyers to approach a Southwest supervisor in o… - 16 hours ago May 17, 2018, 8:08pm -
This morning, a passenger at Melbourne Airport ran across the tarmac and tried to force open the door of a Jetstar plane after he missed his flight. According to reports on the incident, the man was supposed to catch a 9:30 a.m. flight to Adelaide bu… - 16 hours ago May 17, 2018, 8:07pm -
From the Forum: Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta $15/night multi-month deal. Globalist status for $1000 Valid all year directly on Hyatt website. I did book enough for Globalist status. 5 star luxury hotel- looks like a nice place to spend some time! It says… - 18 hours ago May 17, 2018, 5:45pm -
Reports that a Sichuan Airlines flight lost pressurization after the cockpit windscreen separated from the aircraft at cruising altitude, causing the first officer to be partially sucked out of the plane, marks the sixth incident of this kind in less… - 1 day ago May 17, 2018, 9:00am -
Emirates is one of the most wealthy airlines in the world, even though it does one thing differently from all its competitors: The airline will not invest in other airlines around the world, thanks to a small management team and a burned past with th… - 1 day ago May 17, 2018, 9:00am -
Last week I surprised Stefan of Rapid Travel Chai after […]The post Best FarFlung Travel Destinations (with the man who’s been everywhere) appeared first on Travel is Free. - Aug 7, 2017, 5:06pm -
Two reasons you should take my advise and do this trip: […]The post Roadtrip Suggestion: Bosnia & Herzegovina (plus Off-peak Croatia and Montenegro) appeared first on Travel is Free. - Jul 25, 2017, 12:17am -
Upon seeing a $211 mistake fare for a roundtrip to Keny […]The post Our Self-Drive Safari in Kenya appeared first on Travel is Free. - Jul 6, 2017, 1:02am -
I just wanted to share here a video we recently posted […]The post Video: Stranded In Nowhere, Kenya appeared first on Travel is Free. - Jul 5, 2017, 7:37pm -
Thai Airways is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Royal Orchid Plus with this great flight promotion for their international routes. All eligible flights, that is the flight must be booked in an eligible fare class and operated by Thai Airways or T… - 2 days ago May 16, 2018, 5:32pm -
Here are our Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonus Airline Mile/Point offers for May! This post is for bonuses that you credit to an airline frequent flyer program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don't count them out for stays you're book past t… - 2 days ago May 16, 2018, 4:14pm -
This is a somewhat specific bonus offer highlight that only some of our readers will be able to take advantage of but we wanted to shine light on for the Economy Class portion. For the next month you can earn up to 14,000 bonus Asia Miles between Cop… - 2 days ago May 16, 2018, 3:31pm -
Here are our Top Car Rental Bonuses for May. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don't count them out for rentals you need to book further down the road! Keep in mind sometimes the rates paid for some of these offers may cost more tha… - 3 days ago May 15, 2018, 5:44pm -
World of Hyatt has brought back their elite status trial membership offer that also includes a Fast Track to Explorist or Globalist status! While we normally tell you to register for offers right away this is one we would wait on registering until yo… - 3 days ago May 15, 2018, 4:20pm -
Here are our Top 5 Flight Bonus Mile/Point Offers for May. This post is of course for bonuses for flying this month however many of these offers go beyond so don't count them out for flights you need to book past this month. If none of the off… - 4 days ago May 14, 2018, 7:40pm -
Here are our Top Hotel Stay Bonuses for May! These are for stays that you credit to a hotel frequent guest program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don't count them out for stays you're book past this monthIf none of the offers liste… - 4 days ago May 14, 2018, 5:49pm -
We have another Take The Lift offer from AccorHotels and this one is for Etihad Guest members. Similar to Take The Lift offers for other airlines, this one offers Triple Guest Miles on stays at Accor Hotels around the globe. Other bonuses to also che… - 4 days ago May 14, 2018, 5:05pm -
For the better part of each year you can earn bonus Aeroplan miles for stays at Marriott Hotels across Canada and today's highlight is the latest offer just for those stays. This version awards miles based on the number of nights you stay with the bo… - 11 days ago May 7, 2018, 4:44pm -
Airline route bonuses are becoming somewhat of a rarity these days - not that they aren't out there but 3-4 years ago our route bonus listing had upwards of 700 route bonuses listed on it and now we're not even at half of that. Planes are flying more… - 14 days ago May 4, 2018, 4:28pm -
Welcome to the next installment of our interview series where folks share their thoughts about Big Travel with Small Money! If you’re interested in reading more articles like this one, please subscribe to our email newsletter! Miles & Points… - 3 hours ago May 18, 2018, 8:30am -
Scott: Wondering what’s the best business credit card? We’ve carefully examined all the top offers! Here we’ll help you easily choose the best business credit card for travel, browse through the best business credit cards with no annual… - 12 hours ago May 18, 2018, 12:00am -
Lyn writes about how to fly free on Southwest on her GotoTravelGal.com blog, and has written a free ebook that walks you step-by-step through how to earn the coveted Southwest Companion Pass. If you can earn it, the Southwest Companion Pass lets 1… - 17 hours ago May 17, 2018, 7:00pm -
Improved Hilton Card Offers Great news, all you Hilton hotel lovers! Three American Express Hilton cards now have improved offers. And they all end on June 27, 2018. Here’s what you can earn with these new offers: Hilton Honors Card from Ameri… - 18 hours ago May 17, 2018, 6:22pm -
Andrew W: Chase Ultimate Rewards points are one of my favorites because of their ease of use and flexibility in redeeming them for travel! There are plenty of redemption options, and you can even combine points across all of your cards into a… - 20 hours ago May 17, 2018, 4:00pm -
Do you want the secret for how to get into airport lounges? Airport lounges can save you money and make your airport experience more enjoyable. Because many lounges have comfy seats, free Wi-Fi, drinks (including alcohol), and sometimes even p… - 1 day ago May 17, 2018, 8:00am -
Joseph: Today’s useful miles & points news! 1. Amazon Prime Members Get New Discounts at Whole Foods Link: Amazon Prime Nearly 1 year ago, Amazon purchased Whole Foods. And now, Amazon Prime members will get exclusive discounts for sh… - 2 days ago May 16, 2018, 8:32pm -
There’s an alternate offer for the CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Mastercard®. With this sign-up bonus, you’ll earn fewer miles. But the minimum spending requirement is smaller, and you’ll receive up to a $200 stat… - 2 days ago May 16, 2018, 4:17pm -
Keith: AMEX Membership Rewards points are extremely valuable, especially for folks looking to save money on travel! The points you can earn from this limited-time offer (welcome bonus plus points from minimum spending) can easily get you nearl… - 2 days ago May 16, 2018, 4:00pm -
Jasmin: Last summer, my boyfriend, 3 kids, and I enjoyed an all-inclusive beach vacation in Cuba after a long (and grueling) school year. We really needed a trip with NO agenda, non-stop tourist attractions, or pressure to see as much as we coul… - 2 days ago May 16, 2018, 1:00pm -
Heather is the winner of last year's round the world contest. I touched based with Heather again recently to talk about her trip in South America so far, and whether or not she has stuck to her travel budget! The post How Our Contest Winner Heather… - 4 days ago May 14, 2018, 1:00pm -
Good hostels can be hard to come by but with this advice on what to look for, you'll be sure to stay in a place where you can be comfortable and make lots of friends. The post How to Pick a Good Hostel appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site. - 14 days ago May 4, 2018, 1:00pm -
Even with a favorable exchange rate, New Zealand is an expensive country. If you're going to backpack here, be prepared to spend your money. That said, I offer some tips in this post on how you can cut expenses in order to make it work on a budget.… - 15 days ago May 3, 2018, 1:00pm -
It’s easy to get around New Zealand. Buses go everywhere, cars constantly pick up hitchhikers, campervans are easy to rent (and there are lots of rest stops), and backpacker bus tours zigzag around the country. Plus, there are trains and planes. In… - 18 days ago Apr 30, 2018, 9:52pm -
I didn't really like Vienna the first time I went, but over the years the city has changed — and so has my opinion of it. What was once a stiff capital city is now a more relaxed, arty destination. With tons of museums and history, as well as some… - 22 days ago Apr 26, 2018, 1:55pm -
A few hours north of Auckland is the Bay of Islands. It’s a small area where people go to holiday, sail, swim, see dolphins, and relax. The main tourist town is Paihia, though a lot of people go to nearby Russell too. If you’ve ever been to the C… - 23 days ago Apr 25, 2018, 2:54am -
Hey everyone! I’m super-duper excited about TravelCon, our upcoming conference to teach people how to build sustainable careers in the travel industry. It’s going to be the biggest — and best — travel media event of the year! I have some exci… - 24 days ago Apr 24, 2018, 5:48pm -
Traveling around New Zealand, you’ll find a wide range of hostels in this small country: decrepit, run-down chains; modern conglomerates; quirky, little family-owned places; hip, modern flashpacker hostels, and everything in between. And, during my… - 25 days ago Apr 23, 2018, 12:00pm -
Dan Brown may have brought this chapel into popular culture in his book “The Da Vinci Code”, but this chapel was famous in its own right long before that. Rosslyn Chapel has been loved for both its amazing decorative artwork as well as the myster… - 26 days ago Apr 22, 2018, 7:16pm -
With Australia being over 7 million square kilometers, it takes a long time to get around the country. These large distances can lead to high transportation costs, and it can often be hard to travel around the country cheaply. Here’s a look at 5 wa… - 27 days ago Apr 21, 2018, 1:36pm -
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 week, Southwest Airlines sent an email to its Rapid Rewards loyalty program members informing them of a future change in the program. Sadly, they weren’t very specific about the change but it reads as a devaluation. We created Rapid Rewards®… - Feb 17, 2015, 12:00pm -
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 -
A couple of small random tips from emails this week… Reader Jerry recommends resortfeechecker and lasvegasjaunt for resort fee research. Reader James says, “It seems American is making saver availability on 2 leg one-ways (positioning-hub-desti… - 4 hours ago May 18, 2018, 7:54am -
Lots of great responses to yesterday’s post. Here’s a super-quick summary for those who missed it: I applied for an American Express card expecting to get a bonus. No bonus showed up. Multiple customer service attempts didn’t help. A CFPB compl… - 1 day ago May 17, 2018, 8:43am -
In 2016, I wrote a post entitled “How To Not Get Screwed Over.” Even though I have the memory of a forgetful 80 year old drunk man…I still remember that post. It wasn’t my best or worst…just one I happen to remember. Maybe it’s because of… - 2 days ago May 16, 2018, 8:11am -
As unofficial slogans go, “There’s nothing wrong with saving a SkyDong” might work for this one from Delta. That’s probably a catchier slogan than, “American Airlines: our miles blow.” Anyway, American’s new reduced mileage awards list… - 3 days ago May 15, 2018, 7:20am -
Thanks to reader Nick for paying such close attention to a 6-month old post (especially considering I barely remembered writing it). At this point, can you think of a good reason for not having National status? Nick can’t. He wanted to update that… - 4 days ago May 14, 2018, 7:25am -
If you’re Platinum with Marriott/SPG, you should take a minute to get status with Hertz too. Assuming you don’t have it already. If you’re a VERY big spender who hasn’t an Amex Business Platinum card before, you might want to look at this off… - 7 days ago May 11, 2018, 7:46am -
A couple of new ones… 25% bonus transferring American Express Membership Rewards points to Air France. (I probably won’t take advantage of this one) 50% bonus transferring hotel points to Cathay Pacific. (I definitely won’t take advantage of th… - 8 days ago May 10, 2018, 8:12am -
What strange course of events would lead to me dedicating a post to an IHG promo? Especially after the not-so-subtle heartburn they caused me in the not-so-distant past? Unrestricted free nights. I’d only take advantage of this today if you can fin… - 9 days ago May 9, 2018, 8:11am -
Got an email yesterday asking how open I am to an outside article being pasted here. Also heard from a dude whose friend tried to reach out and never heard back. So just wanted to post a few communication-related notes… If anyone wants to write som… - 10 days ago May 8, 2018, 8:43am -
Here’s a 20% bonus converting Diners Club points to Virgin Atlantic miles. Looks like the IHG card anniversary night is going to be awesome for another year. Nerds With Inks can buy a Visa gift card with no fee through Saturday at Staples. Get 15%… - 11 days ago May 7, 2018, 7:32am -
eBay is offering 15% off for memorial day with promo code PMEMDAY. Code will only work on items from selected sellers for a maximum discount of $50, minimum purchase is $50. The post eBay: 15% Off With Promo Code PMEMDAY [5/21-5/25, Select Sellers… - 50 mins ago May 18, 2018, 11:09am -
Update 05/17/18: All of these cards apart from the Aspire are offering increased bonuses. We’ve updated the table to reflect this. Now that all of the American Express Hilton cards have been released and are available for sign up, I thought I’d c… - 8 hours ago May 18, 2018, 3:36am -
Chase is offering a bonus of $500 when you open a new Chase Performance Business checking account, you need to complete the following requirementsThe post Chase Business Performance Checking $500 In Branch Bonus – No Direct Deposit Required appear… - 8 hours ago May 18, 2018, 3:30am -
Update 5/17/18: It’s been a nice run, but reader Alex tells us that this no longer works anymore. You learn something new every day: If you order on Amazon via Alexa (available on any one of the Echo devices and on Dash Wand), the system allows y… - 11 hours ago May 18, 2018, 1:15am -
One of the nice things about Ebates is that they have a card linked program that lets you earn cash back in store at select merchants. One of those merchants is OfficeDepot/Max. Previously there was no limit to how much you could earn per transaction… - 11 hours ago May 18, 2018, 12:41am -
Update: We have confirmed with Citi that these changes will be going into effect on July 29th, 2018. It’s unclear why they removed details informing users of this change on the official price rewind page or why some customer service representatives… - 12 hours ago May 18, 2018, 12:24am -
This has now sold out, make sure you sign up for free instant notifications so you never miss another deal again. The Offer The Bitmo app is another social gifting site. (iOS | Android | FAQ). Purchase a gift card and get 10% off when you add p… - 13 hours ago May 17, 2018, 11:01pm -
American Express is offering increased bonuses on three Hilton cards until June 27th, 2018. The offers are as follows: Hilton Honors American Express Business Card 125,000 Point Offer American Express Hilton Honors Card No Annual Fee Card – 75,000… - 14 hours ago May 17, 2018, 10:29pm -
American Express is offering an 100,000 point Hilton Honors bonus on the Ascend card after $3,000 in spend within the first three months. You also earn a free weekend night certificate after your first anniversary of card membership. This is in addit… - 14 hours ago May 17, 2018, 10:17pm -
Starting Monday, Bank of America will stop doing a hard pull for credit limit increases and cash advance increases, according to a source familiar with changes at the company. Until now, Bank of America has always said they were legally required to h… - 18 hours ago May 17, 2018, 5:36pm -
Do you enjoy flying at discounted rates? Get One-Way Flights Deals as low as $23 on fares with Frontier from select cities for a limited time! There are many select routes for travel and travel dates vary. However, if you are a flexible travel… - 23 days ago Apr 25, 2018, 4:15pm -
Get a powerful vacuum that will provide edge-to-edge cleaning for all types of floors! Head on over to Amazon because they are currently having a deal where you can get a Bissell 1819 Cleanview Rewind Deluxe Vacuum for only $80.99 + free shipping.… - 23 days ago Apr 25, 2018, 4:00pm -
Did someone say freebies? As an average person, if someone is offering me something for free, you better believe I’m there to take up the offer. Freebies are a great way to get brands to advertise their products and connect with their customers. Pl… - 23 days ago Apr 25, 2018, 3:45pm -
To celebrate some users, Amazon is currently targeting select members a Kindle Paperwhite E-reader for $69.99 + Free Shipping! While this tablet is usually priced at $119.99, you can now get it for $69.99 + Free Shipping with Promo Code “KINDLE5… - 23 days ago Apr 25, 2018, 3:44pm -
For residents of New York, Sawyer Savings Bank is offering a $100 bonus when you open qualifying checking account good through June 30, 2018. To earn $100 bonus, you must open a new account with a $100 opening deposit. Also, once you join, you’ll… - 23 days ago Apr 25, 2018, 3:30pm -
For residents of Florida, CFE Federal Credit Union is offering you an opportunity to earn a $100 bonus. A $100 cash reward will be rewarded with every new line switched to Sprint! Also, current customers will receive $50 for every line transferre… - 23 days ago Apr 25, 2018, 3:20pm -
Uber is a fast & simple way to get from point A to point B, if this is your preferred way of traveling then you need to get in on the Shop Your Way cash back promotion. All you have to do is link your Uber account to your Shop Your Way account to sta… - 23 days ago Apr 25, 2018, 3:15pm -
If you love wine, you will be in heaven when you hear about this offer. We have a Amex Offers promotion for you wine lovers! They just partnered up with Wine Country Gift Baskets to let you earn a $25 statement credit when you spend $50 or more. Wine… - 23 days ago Apr 25, 2018, 3:00pm -
Research and shop all the latest gear from the world of Fashion, Sport, and everywhere in between when you shop with PUMA. This Spring, shop at PUMA and get an additional 75% off sitewide with coupon code “DEALSALE” at checkout. This is the perfe… - 23 days ago Apr 25, 2018, 2:45pm -
Available to residents of California and Texas, Premier America Credit Union is offering you a chance to earn a $50 bonus when you open a new Primary Checking Account at the Reseda branch with e-statements by May 18, 2018. Upon completion of the… - 23 days ago Apr 25, 2018, 2:39pm -
Alaska Airlines is rolling out new award prices for award travel and the prices are actually lowering in most markets! Following the lead of the lower prices for main cabin award bookings, Alaska is extending the reduce prices to First Class. In addi… - 4 days ago May 14, 2018, 7:13pm -
My wife wanted to visit New Orleans for her birthday, so I decided to go all-out with the hotel. Neither one of us stayed at a Waldorf-Astoria before. And just our luck, New Orleans had one. Late March is still sort of peak season in NOLA (tail… - 7 days ago May 11, 2018, 4:00pm -
A few weeks back, I reported a rumor that Marriott Rewards was reconsidering their unequal treatment of members depending on which legacy program they came from. I’m pleased to report that this is now more than a rumor. Marriott has adjusted the… - 8 days ago May 10, 2018, 1:00pm -
Alaska Airlines change and cancellation policy has until now been among the most flexible in the industry. Although the airline is not as lenient as Southwest which allows for free changes/cancellation, Alaska Airlines fees are lower than the three m… - 9 days ago May 9, 2018, 7:19pm -
This year I’ve had several business trips to Europe. Twice I ended up needing an overnight layover to satisfy a Saturday night stay requirement to keep ticket prices in check and within my corporate travel policy. Not ideal, but I ended up making t… - 9 days ago May 9, 2018, 4:33pm -
Alaska Airlines just opened their brand new Alaska Lounge at New York JFK Airport and it’s beautiful! Located on the mezzanine level of Terminal 7, the new Alaska Lounge features a spacious setting with great service, wonderful amenities and a comf… - 11 days ago May 7, 2018, 1:00pm -
World Airport Codes is an extremely useful resource when it comes to travel planning, aviation knowledge, data science, and just plane “#AvGeek” -ery. The website stores information on over 47,000 airport codes. The website will give you everyth… - 14 days ago May 4, 2018, 11:00am -
The trip I’d anticipated for nearly 8 months finally happened late last week. I flew in Air France’s exclusive First Class product, La Première. Though I’ll have a full review up soon, I wanted to share a few initial thoughts on the experi… - 16 days ago May 2, 2018, 11:00am -
Last week, Delta announced some interesting upgrades to its in-flight meals, both international and domestic, beginning June 1. The airline plans to partner with celebrity chefs to design new menus, on flights from Los Angeles and Seoul. Delta al… - 17 days ago May 1, 2018, 11:00am -
Alaska Airlines is bringing its West Coast vibe to the East Coast with the opening of its brand new Alaska Lounge at New York’s JFK International Airport! I’ll have a full review coming up in a few days but in the meantime, check out the… - 17 days ago May 1, 2018, 12:57am -
Get the goHenry debit card for children ages 6 to 18 years old with unique parental controls that allow you to set spending rules and limits, create automatic allowances or tasks, and teach your kids financial responsibility, plus get $5 free credits… - 17 hours ago May 17, 2018, 6:35pm -
SunTrust Bank will give you a $250 or $500 bonus when you open a new SunTrust checking account with a qualifying direct deposit and make 10 debit card purchases, valid through July 31, 2018.This offer is available only to U.S. Residents with a U.S.… - 2 days ago May 16, 2018, 3:07pm -
Residents of AZ, FL, IL, IN, KS, MO, MN, and WI can get a $200 bonus with a new BMO Harris Bank personal checking account with a direct deposit and qualifying debit card purchases. [Read More] BMO Harris Bank $200 Checking Account Bonus CouponThe… - 2 days ago May 16, 2018, 2:24pm -
Sign up for the Priceline Rewards Visa Signature Card to get a $100 statement credit bonus after your first purchase, and earn 5X points on eligible Priceline.com purchases with no annual fee. [Read More] Priceline Rewards Credit Card $100 Cash Bon… - 2 days ago May 16, 2018, 1:18pm -
The True&Co online bra store offers a $34 discount off your first purchase of $30 or more for new customers, which is enough for 1 free bra in select styles, plus you can get a $34 credit for each new True&Co customer that you refer through the end o… - 3 days ago May 15, 2018, 11:23pm -
The Dosh cash back app lets you link your credit and debit cards to automatically get cash back when you shop, eat, travel, and more at participating local and national merchants, plus Dosh is offering a $15 referral bonus for current users, and new… - 3 days ago May 15, 2018, 11:13pm -
Get a $100 bonus when you open an IncredibleBank Free Incredible Checking Account and meet the qualification requirements, plus get an extra $100 bonus for referring your friends, available nationwide in the U.S.A. [Read More] IncredibleBank Review… - 3 days ago May 15, 2018, 11:04pm -
Blooom is a web-based advisory service that helps you manage your Employer Sponsored Retirement Account (ESRA), such as your 401(k) or 403(b) account.Plus, you can get your first month for free via the Blooom referral program, and you can earn $10 A… - 3 days ago May 15, 2018, 3:09pm -
SPENT Money is a free expense management service that pays you cash back on your purchases at participating brands and stores including Amazon, Uber, Staples and more.Plus, you can get a $10 cash bonus when you download the SPENT Money App, register… - 3 days ago May 15, 2018, 2:42pm -
New TopCashback members can get a set of Free Clear Globe String Outdoor Lights when you spend at least $9.94 or more on the Outdoor Globe String Lights at Walmart, and get $10.60 in cash back from TopCashback, valid through May 16, 2018, plus you'll… - 3 days ago May 15, 2018, 1:21pm -
My spacious suite at the Andaz Singapore provided a perfect venue to balance work and rest. This review focuses solely on my suite. For additional details about the hotel including dining, pool, and other amenities, please check out my full review. T… - 20 mins ago May 18, 2018, 11:39am -
This week, Greg and I are both in Asia – with Greg on vacation in Japan and me on a trip to China. When I travel domestically, I usually fly out of Albany International Airport (ALB) on Southwest, but internationally the options out of New York Cit… - 1 hour ago May 18, 2018, 10:38am -
In a move that could be considered surprising – Singapore Airlines is to take its SilkAir subsidiary, and fold it into the main Singapore Airlines brand. SilkAir Boeing 737-800 – Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The programme will feature an inve… - 2 hours ago May 18, 2018, 10:07am -
We've got a full episode this week! We're talking Norwegian Premium, Spirit Airlines Improvements, How To Save Money By Purchasing Hotel Points and Family-Friendly destinations in Florida you might not be thinking of.The post New Episode! Spirit A… - 2 hours ago May 18, 2018, 10:06am -
With Ramadan at day one, I was contemplating what I love about living in a Muslim country during Ramadan. And I came to the conclusion that there are so many things I love that I would like to share with you. First of all, when we moved to Qatar la… - 2 hours ago May 18, 2018, 9:52am -
Jet Airways has announced that they will launch new flights between India and UK in the coming months. The airline will launch a Mumbai - Manchester flight in November 2018 on board their Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The post Jet Airways launching Mumb… - 2 hours ago May 18, 2018, 9:41am -
Video Review einer Suite im W Hollywood Los Angeles. Eine Suite in einer echten Partylocation. Ein schönes SPG Platinum Upgrade ... - 4 hours ago May 18, 2018, 8:04am -
When an airline advertises a sale, it’s always worth looking to see what the underlying conditions are. Still, Southwest has one feature that makes it worth keeping an eye on. Southwest Airlines Fare Sale Fare sales are commonplace at airlines. Lik… - 2 days ago May 16, 2018, 1:20pm -
I’ll start by saying this: International business class is almost never cheap. Please don’t equate “for less” with “cheap.” One of the best uses of frequent flyer miles is international travel, particularly in premium classes of servic… - 4 days ago May 14, 2018, 6:32pm -
I got an email from Spirit Airlines telling me that they had a “big announcement.” Okay, it wasn’t that big, but it was nice to know that, by next summer, Spirit will be joining the 21st century and adding Wi-Fi onboard. Is Spirit Getting Bette… - 6 days ago May 12, 2018, 9:27pm -
If it seems like somebody’s always announcing an order for a new plane or fleet type, there’s a reason: Somebody’s always announcing an order for a new plane or fleet type. While there are countless numbers of planes, two manufacturers domina… - 8 days ago May 10, 2018, 1:47pm -
I don’t tend to write a lot of individual hotel reviews, given their limited audience, but when I have the chance to write about one of Marriott’s highest profile hotels in a high profile location, I figure that it’s worth a few minutes. And I… - 10 days ago May 8, 2018, 12:38am -
As Marriott moves to combine the Starwood and Marriott Rewards programs, it is taking a necessary first step and rolling out its credit cards. Initial bonuses are often the best you’ll see for a while, so it’s worth taking a look. Marriott Reward… - 14 days ago May 4, 2018, 2:21pm -
Today’s 101 topic is only tangentially related to frequent flyer programs. It’s about ride-sharing services (RSS), such as Uber and Lyft. If you’ve never used one, they may seem intimidating at first, but can save you time and money. The concep… - 15 days ago May 3, 2018, 4:58pm -
Forgot about this one but, if you haven’t signed up for the Hilton double points promo, now is a good time to do so. Hilton Honors Double Points A few weeks ago, I mentioned that this quarter’s Hilton promotion would be returning to double points… - 17 days ago May 1, 2018, 1:41pm -
It was a moderately busy weekend in the world of miles. Here are a few of the things that are going on: 100,000 British Airways Miles In an attempt to sound even more pretentious and offset their declining service, BA calls its miles Avios, but the… - 18 days ago Apr 30, 2018, 1:53pm -
American Airlines had their quarterly earnings call with the Wall Street types and it was more eventful than their typical announcement. But one thing stood out: fuel prices. The $2 Billion Problem You probably don’t pay much attention to the daily… - 21 days ago Apr 27, 2018, 2:19pm -
Good morning/afternoon/evening (m/a/e) everyone - welcome to MilePoint and the community lounge, don't be a stranger, please join in the conversation or just to say.....English - "hello"Arabic -...The Community Lounge - Good m/a/e everybody - enjoy y… - 58 mins ago May 18, 2018, 11:01am -
From: https://visitanaheim.org/newsletter/top-10-beaches-and-trails-in-orange-countyFresh air, beach breezes and ample open space makes Orange County a dream destination for outdoor adventurers. Between the 42 miles of coast and dozens of hiking tra… - 1 hour ago May 18, 2018, 10:52am -
It’s the workers who are giving United its black eyes, not the algorithmics and snot nose bean counters and MBAs:http://uk.businessinsider.com/unite...rooming-and-attire-in-emails-2018-5?r=US&IR=T - 3 hours ago May 18, 2018, 9:11am -
MP doesn't feel complete without it so here's a guessing game with some easy rules.In a nutshell one member posts a photo of an airport and everybody else has to guess the airport name/location.Obviously the photo shall not reveal too much informat… - 5 hours ago May 18, 2018, 6:39am -
The only person who matters at United- the CFO-was just ousted.Guess they are trying to figure out where there next $ 2 Billion in profit will come from now they’ve restored tomato juice-yikes the big spenders they are. Frequent flyers should rea… - 11 hours ago May 18, 2018, 12:42am -
Given the success of the 'guess the airport' thread, though this might be a good thread to start. A breath of fresh air, if you will...Anyways, same rules apply. First submission: - 15 hours ago May 17, 2018, 9:08pm -
Coming Soon to SPGHotels that are in development, confirmed as on track to open, and rumors. Please cite sources, if possible.Leaving SPGHotels that have announced their departure from SPG. - 19 hours ago May 17, 2018, 5:11pm -
A recent trip to an Apple stores sees customers whipped into submission soup nazi style-when you have such singularly great products that’s the power you can yield. The airlines absolutely suck and they too don’t need your business thanks to our… - 1 day ago May 17, 2018, 10:07am -
BA Gold card, just boarding the QR905 MEL to DOH in Business, and I’ve been upgraded to First. A380. I am the definition of a grinning Cheshire Cat! - 25 mins ago May 18, 2018, 11:34am -
Excellent one-way fares on Condor (DE) from Croatia and Slovenia to New Orleans (via FRA). Bookable on condor.com. No clue what the mileage earnings would be since Condor.com doesn't list booking classes - probably not much but Croatia/Slovenia to... - 1 hour ago May 18, 2018, 10:56am -
Flying BOS-Dub overnight, Comfort+, depart 9:35 PM, arrive 8:45 AM. I see drinks are included but will there be any meal service, free or for a fee? Thanks - 1 hour ago May 18, 2018, 10:48am -
QQ re: blocked seats - if there are multiple ‘free’ seats showing in CE but they are blocked on Expertflyer does that mean they won’t have any for sale at check in or would they remove a block to sell a seat? - 1 hour ago May 18, 2018, 10:46am -
https://en.about.aegeanair.com/media-center/press-releases/2018/anakoinosi/ ---Quote--- ANNOUNCEMENTThursday, 17-05-2018On behalf of our Board of Directors and the employees of AEGEAN, we would like to express our deep sorrow for the loss of... - 2 hours ago May 18, 2018, 10:29am -
Morning All, Any idea why I can't select my seat on American Airlines? We (group of 8) are flying to LA in under 3 weeks and for the past 2 weeks the site says "Seat map unavailable. Please check back." I have tried using different internet... - 2 hours ago May 18, 2018, 10:22am -
So far after being away from UA since 2014 and reluctant to try them after the incidents that caused a ruckus here on FT and in the media I have had nothing but a positive experience with their 1800 Customer Service. I feel its how you approach the.… - 2 hours ago May 18, 2018, 10:19am -
Availability throughout the whole year incluiding Madagascar's dry season. Image: https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.flyertalk.com-vbulletin/479x396-1/aaa_5ffed58a710e721651f29fc05f0c9c544a8c19ab.jpg - 2 hours ago May 18, 2018, 10:06am -
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… - 53 mins ago May 18, 2018, 11:06am -
Welcome to the Daily Question thread at /r/churning! This is where you post questions you have regarding churning for Miles/Point/Cash. We recommend that if you are new to our sub, you really should spend a few hours reading the wiki and sidebar arti… - 53 mins ago May 18, 2018, 11:06am -
Welcome to the daily discussion thread! This thread is here for all churning discussions that do not fit well in the other recurring threads. As a recap, we have a number of Recurring threads that are topic specific: If you have a general question, w… - 2 hours ago May 18, 2018, 10:06am -
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BEFORE POSTING Referrals, please read Our Guide to Referrals, which will answer many of your questions. If you have a referral code for the AmEx Hilton Honors Aspire card, please post it in this thread. Contest mode has been enabled, which randomizes… - 21 hours ago May 17, 2018, 3:09pm -
BEFORE POSTING Referrals, please read Our Guide to Referrals, which will answer many of your questions. If you have a referral code for the AmEx Hilton Honors Ascend card, please post it in this thread. Contest mode has been enabled, which randomizes… - 21 hours ago May 17, 2018, 3:09pm -
This is the Weekly Data Points Central thread In this little hobby of ours, we constantly rely on sharing the experiences and data points by others to optimize our award earning process. From how often you can apply for a card or bank account, to how… - 1 day ago May 17, 2018, 11:06am -
Welcome to the Daily Question thread at /r/churning! This is where you post questions you have regarding churning for Miles/Point/Cash. We recommend that if you are new to our sub, you really should spend a few hours reading the wiki and sidebar arti… - 1 day ago May 17, 2018, 11:05am -
Welcome to the daily discussion thread! This thread is here for all churning discussions that do not fit well in the other recurring threads. As a recap, we have a number of Recurring threads that are topic specific: If you have a general question, w… - 1 day ago May 17, 2018, 10:06am -
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If you saw the insane family travel photo that I took last week (below) of Jack projectile vomiting on Natalie, you know that one thing the...The post Bring a Change of Clothes on the Plane appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 22 hours ago May 17, 2018, 2:00pm -
We receive compensation from our advertising partners for links on the blog. Here’s our full Advertiser Policy. The Marriott Premier Plus free night award is a benefit...The post Where to Redeem the Marriott Premier Plus Free Night Award appeare… - 23 hours ago May 17, 2018, 12:38pm -
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Last week, my wife (@NatalieDiScala on social) and I hosted a workshop at Pinterest’s headquarters in San Francisco. My talk was on how to find...The post The Tape Every Traveler Should Carry Is Not Duct Tape appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 3 days ago May 15, 2018, 11:37pm -
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We bring you the latest on hotel CEO pay, get the new Amex Hilton Honors card offers, meet the new vRooms, meet the oldest American, hike up the Peru Rainbow mountain, ride the Chinese bullet trains, find out the most and least productive industries,… - 1 hour ago May 18, 2018, 10:30am -
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We bring you the details on the new Marriott card, news of a new US Raffles hotel, meet head on the Great Tech Panic, fly over the Myanmar temples with a drone, squeeze all AA award sweet spots before they devalue, learn which countries drink the mos… - 14 days ago May 4, 2018, 10:30am -
