If you haven’t already done so — we highly recommend downloading the myTSA app. Since Dec. 22, the partial shutdown of the US government (which has now become the longest in US history) has been taking a toll on airports throughout the country, p… - 44 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 9:00pm -
The Airbus A220 program has seen a huge boost from its early days as the Bombardier CSeries. Airbus is starting 2019 with more than 500 orders, and a growing success among US carriers. Wednesday, the company broke ground on a brand-new facility in Al… - 1 hour ago Jan 16, 2019, 8:30pm -
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. Fiji Airways has launched a companion fare sale, where you ca… - 2 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 8:00pm -
It’s finally happening, United has announced its upgrading the business class seats on its widebody aircraft that are used on some of its longest international routes. United said it will start retrofitting its Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 Dreamliner air… - 2 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 7:47pm -
Airplanes are great for many reasons. They help travelers reach destinations fast and catch up on the latest films, and frankly, they’re one of the few places left on earth where you can reasonably slip off the grid. But they’re not so great when… - 2 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 7:30pm -
Rewards-earning credit cards can do so much more for a family than simply present an opportunity to charge expenses you may not have the cash on hand for at the moment. In fact, if you primarily use credit cards for purchases that you couldn’t affo… - 3 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 7:00pm -
Kenya’s president confirmed Wednesday that at least 14 people were killed in a sudden terrorist attack at a hotel in Nairobi’s Westlands neighborhood. “As of this moment, we have confirmation that 14 innocent lives were lost through the hands o… - 3 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 6:20pm -
Selfies have a notorious reputation for making matters worse in the tourism world. One woman taking a selfie once knocked over paintings by Francisco Goya and Salvador Dali, and some people even got arrested for volcano selfies on Hawaii’s Big Isla… - 4 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 6:00pm -
In an attempt to minimize delays and maintain aircraft safety standards, the Federal Aviation Administration has rolled out a plan to recall thousands of furloughed inspectors amid a government shutdown that’s leaving hundreds of thousands of fe… - 4 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 5:46pm -
Talk about a tale of two airlines. Just a day after Delta announced that the ongoing government shutdown will cost it around $25 million in January alone, United president Scott Kirby presented a different point of view. Speaking on the airline’s Q… - 4 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 5:30pm -
I usually don’t book organized excursions, partly because I’m cheap but also because I don’t like to be hauled around in a bus with 50+ other people all day. - 3 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 7:00pm -
I'm continually re-evaluating what credit cards I have because I want cards that are going to give me the most bang for my buck. - 1 day ago Jan 15, 2019, 7:00pm -
If you want a beach vacation but prefer a destination with plenty to see and do, consider Costa Rica for your next family trip. - 2 days ago Jan 14, 2019, 7:00pm -
For our pre-cruise winter break flights to Miami, I took great pains to find an option that wouldn’t require my kids to leave school early. - 4 days ago Jan 12, 2019, 7:00pm -
If you signed up for the Hilton Honors Aspire card in 2018 like I did (or the Hilton Ascend or Hilton Honors Business card), you may have a stash of Hilton Honors points burning a hole in your pocket. - 7 days ago Jan 9, 2019, 7:00pm -
My 40th birthday will take place on January 6, 2020, meaning I could feasibly book flights for this trip in a few short months. - 13 days ago Jan 3, 2019, 7:00pm -
The system has rolled out to domestic airports. It’s touted as helping passengers not have to stay and wait in line, though gate agents need to trigger emails to passengers. It should mean fewer staff necessary at customer service.There does seem… - 2 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 7:34pm -
At an employee Crew News question and answer session earlier this month, American Airlines CEO Doug Parker was asked why the airline focuses on exact on time departures, rather than arrivals.Parker explained that Delta is great at departing exactly… - 5 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 4:58pm -
Marissa Mullen took a JetBlue redeye flight and seized the moment. JetBlue snack boxes represented the perfect opportunity to create the perfect cheese plate -- something that, sadly, no US airline has sought to do on their own.Just start with the "… - 7 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 3:04pm -
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 Cathay Pacific’s Lounge Etiquette Guidelines and Heating Your Pizza on a… - 9 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 1:04pm -
Marriott launched its new loyalty program August 18, 2018 aligning the benefits of Marriott Rewards, Starwood Preferred Guest, and Ritz-Carlton Rewards. All accounts were moved over from the Starwood platform to Marriott. However they kept all 3 p… - 11 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 11:04am -
Last month there was a targeted offer to earn 75,000 miles from a new UnitedSM Explorer Business Card. You no longer need to log into a special website to see if you’re eligible, for a limited time this best-ever offer is publicly available.This i… - 22 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 11:34pm -
A Hawaiian family traveling on Sunday night with their one and a half year old baby was stopped at the security checkpoint at Honolulu airport when a TSA screener refused to allow them to pass with their baby food.Passengers are permitted to bring a… - 24 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 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 The End of a Pioneering Travel Site and Also a Passenger Plane... - 1 day ago Jan 15, 2019, 7:34pm -
Two American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are awaiting FAA approval prior to going into service. This means the government is doing more to improve passenger experience when it’s shut down than when it regulates.Continue reading Government Fi… - 1 day ago Jan 15, 2019, 3:04pm -
When you don't follow a flight attendant's instructions we've all learned what can happen. They call the police to go all David Dao on you. But like the American Airlines flight attendant last year who grabbed a stroller and nearly hit a baby sometim… - 1 day ago Jan 15, 2019, 1:04pm -
For the average American, the single best way to maximize travel rewards is to make sure you're applying for the best credit cards, and using the right credit cards for your daily spending. Having the card that best suits your spending patterns can b… - 2 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 7:59pm -
Malindo Air is a carrier based in Malaysia, which is owned by Indonesian Lion Air Group. It's name is a merging of 'Malaysia' and 'Indonesia.'The airline operates various flights to Asia, as well as some routes to Australia, including to Brisbane, M… - 3 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 7:03pm -
The United Polaris concept was introduced in December 2016, though the rollout was initially really slow. While they opened the Polaris Lounge Chicago as of that date, it was a few months before the first plane featured Polaris seats, and about 18 mo… - 4 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 5:43pm -
I've been a loyal T-Mobile customer for over 2.5 years now, as I made the switch from AT&T at that point. Among the big US carriers, T-Mobile was for a long time by far the leader when it came to international data, thanks to their Simple Choice Plan… - 6 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 4:04pm -
Every month I make a post with what I consider to be the best credit card bonuses of the month.While there are several excellent long standing credit card offers, the specifics of the best offers are constantly changing (be it the annual fee, minimu… - 7 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 2:44pm -
Chase and United have just launched what I believe is the best ever welcome offer on the United℠ Explorer Business Card.The United Explorer Business Card is offering a welcome bonus of 75,000 MileagePlus bonus miles after spending $5,000 within… - 8 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 1:21pm -
Radisson Rewards has just announced their latest promotion for hotel stays over the coming months. Up until last spring Radisson Rewards was known as Club Carlson, but it was rebranded at that point, in order to better leverage the name of their flag… - 9 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 12:32pm -
Marriott merged their three loyalty programs in August 2018, meaning that benefits have been aligned across Marriott Rewards, Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and Starwood Preferred Guest.However, they decided to wait until early 2019 to introduce a new name… - 11 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 11:01am -
Yesterday I wrote about how Norwegian had changed their lounge access policy for Premium passengers, seemingly without notice. Specifically, Premium passengers would no longer receive lounge access, unless they had purchased a much more expensive Pre… - 22 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 12:03am -
We've known for a while that Aer Lingus is shortly going to be announcing a brand refresh. Rumor has it that the airline will be revealing their refreshed brand tomorrow.Most notably, this will include the airline introducing a new livery and new un… - 24 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 10:03pm -
Thrifty Traveler Premium just sent out a hot deal if you’re looking for economy class flights to Australia: from just $476 round trip nonstop from Los Angeles to Sydney, $480 to Brisbane, and several other Australian cities in the $500’s. Availa… - 3 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 6:28pm -
Hilton Honors is once again offering a “100% bonus” when you purchase Hilton Honors points. That works out to a price of .5 cents each. In yesterday’s post (See: Does it ever make sense to spend on a Hilton card?), I noted that it doesn’t mak… - 7 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 3:02pm -
In my opinion, transferable points programs are the most valuable points to accumulate. These points can often be used at better than 1 cent per point value to book travel. Even better, points can be strategically transferred to airline and hotel… - 10 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 11:39am -
StayVancouver is offering American Express gift cards worth $50-$125 for your first night when booking a stay in Vancouver, along with $50 for each additional night. This has the potential to be a great deal, but do your research to see if it’ll be… - 1 day ago Jan 15, 2019, 7:40pm -
Sam’s Club is offering $45 off your first order when buying a $45 membership. That’s a good deal if you’re in the market for a Sam’s Club membership, but you can make a $39 profit by stacking with a few other offers. The Deal Get $45 off your… - 1 day ago Jan 15, 2019, 4:29pm -
Bitmo is offering 15% off all gift cards they sell through the app when using promo code NEWYEAR. With brands such as Airbnb, Delta, Nike and more, this is good for personal use and potentially reselling as well. The Deal Save 15% on any gift card br… - 1 day ago Jan 15, 2019, 1:23pm -
Over the weekend, my wife and I found ourselves in a situation where we could generate a lot of spend at very low cost. That particular opportunity isn’t the subject of this post. Unfortunately, we didn’t have access to our entire portfolio of ca… - 1 day ago Jan 15, 2019, 11:52am -
WOW Air is offering unbelievably cheap flights on select dates through March 11th: just $49 one-way from the US to quite a few cities in Europe. The catches are several: First, round trip travel appears to be required (I’ve found several dates wit… - 2 days ago Jan 14, 2019, 9:20pm -
If you have any of the Chase United Visa cards, you can earn 1,000 free and easy United MileagePlus miles by downloading/updating the United MileagePlus X app and enrolling in Visa Rewards with your Chase United Visa. Note that this should be open… - 2 days ago Jan 14, 2019, 8:02pm -
A good sale to Trinidad and Tobago. Trinidad and Tobago is one of the countries with active cases of Zika virus transmission. Please read up on it at the Center for Disease Control if you are planning to go. Sample Travel Date: February 7th – 11th… - 2 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 7:35pm -
How about a trip to both Hong Kong and Tokyo for about $600 roundtrip? Here are some practical travel tips to Hong Kong and some practical tips for a 24 hour layover in Tokyo Sample Travel Date: San Francisco – Hong Kong: February 4th Hong Kong –… - 2 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 7:30pm -
A good sale to Frankfurt Condor is part of the Thomas Cook group of companies – one of Europe’s largest travel companies. Condor includes ONE checked bag up to 50lbs along with ONE carry-on up to 13lbs. Seat selection however is $35 each way if y… - 2 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 7:25pm -
A good sale to Helsinki. Pricing will vary slightly depending on routing. American / British Airways / Finnair / Iberia’s $561 fare is a regular economy fare with ONE checked luggage and normal size carry-on American / British Airways / Finnair / I… - 2 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 7:20pm -
A good sale to/from Kauai, Kona and Maui. Unlike most recent deals to / from Hawaii which were Basic Economy fares without advance seat assignment, normal size carry-on changes, cancellations and boards last, this deal is a regular economy fare inclu… - 3 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 6:55pm -
A good sale to Zurich. Pricing will vary slightly depending on routing. American / British Airways / Finnair / Iberia’s $504 fare is a regular economy fare with ONE checked luggage and normal size carry-on American / British Airways / Finnair / Ibe… - 3 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 6:25pm -
A good sale for nonstop service to/from Orlando. American also have a $91 fare but that is a Basic Economy fare. American Basic Economy fares do not include advance seat assignments, changes, cancellations and boards last. Sample Travel Date: Februar… - 4 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 5:55pm -
A good sale to/from Philadelphia or Miami The $276 fare is a regular econmy fare which allows for normal size carry-on and personal item in addition to advanced seat assignment. United also have a $216 fare but that is a Basic Economy fare. United Ba… - 4 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 5:25pm -
A good sale to Cairns. Pricing will vary slightly depending on routing ITA will price this at about $560, using those dates on Priceline should reprice to about $537. Sample Travel Date: March 7th – 14th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for mor… - 5 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 4:55pm -
A good sale for nonstop service between Dallas and New York. The $177 is a regular economy fare that includes a normal size carry-on and advanced seat assignment. American also have a $127 fare but that is a Basic Economy fare. American Basic Economy… - 5 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 4:25pm -
I started writing this blog because I was frustrated by how imprecise and inaccurate the mainstream travel hacking bloggers I was reading at the time were. In some ways that situation has gotten a lot worse, as credit card affiliate blogs have consol… - 5 days ago Jan 11, 2019, 10:59am -
What a week! I bring you alohas (that means “hello”) from Maui, the second largest island in the state of Hawaii (or as the locals call it, “the aloha state”). As a reminder, I organized this trip as a belated honeymoon taking advantage of a… - 7 days ago Jan 9, 2019, 10:59am -
Last month I wrote about Lyft’s partnership with the Ebates app, which allows you to earn $1 in Ebates cash back each time you start a Lyft booking through the Ebates app. It struck me at the time, and still strikes me, as a bit silly, but it works… - 29 days ago Dec 18, 2018, 10:04pm -
Like most (all?) travel hackers, I consider flexible Chase Ultimate Rewards points to be the most valuable currency for hotels (World of Hyatt) and award tickets (United Mileage Plus and Southwest Rapid Rewards), and even find myself redeeming them f… - 34 days ago Dec 13, 2018, 7:22pm -
Radisson Rewards seems to have hired a new marketing agency, and they’re trying to make a splash. Last week I got a funny e-mail from an “Associate” at Wye Communications, that began:“I’ve been keeping up with your [coverage / blog posts /… - 42 days ago Dec 5, 2018, 8:06pm -
Welcome back, folks. The past few weeks have been extremely annoying and frustrating for me, which was not helped in the slightest by my birthday falling in the middle of last week. However, that’s all behind us now, so I’m moving my birthday to… - 44 days ago Dec 3, 2018, 6:10pm -
A couple interesting cash back opportunities have crossed my desk recently that I wanted to make sure readers are aware of.Lemoney Turbo Cashback bountiesLemoney is a relatively new cashback portal. In general it has earning rates in line with other… - 60 days ago Nov 17, 2018, 10:59am -
I was listening to the latest episode of the new Milenomics² podcast, which everyone should subscribe to, and sign up for bonus Patreon content from, and the hosts brought up what they call the “co-branded paradox.” By this they mean the counter… - 61 days ago Nov 16, 2018, 10:59am -
I’ve been following with interest the changes Hyatt has made to certain types of award reservations. To roughly summarize the changes:points can now be redeemed for “premium” suite award nights;Points + Cash can now be redeemed for standard and… - 68 days ago Nov 9, 2018, 6:28pm -
Long-time readers know I detest driving, which can lead to funny situations like taking an Uber from Houston to Galveston, but due in large part to lifecycle effects I’ve recently found myself renting cars more and more. With newly limited vacation… - 83 days ago Oct 25, 2018, 9:59am -
There are numerous ways to accrue travel rewards fast, and many people will fall into more than one of these categories. Daddy Warbucks Type A: You buy expensive flights and book expensive hotel rooms which earn exponentially more travel rewards than… - 18 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 3:42am -
Updated 1/15/19 with latest expansion of the 5/24 rule to all Chase cards. Will you be approved for a new card? Will you get its bonus? What if you’ve already had that card and gotten its bonus before? The answers to these questions depend on the… - 1 day ago Jan 15, 2019, 5:31pm -
Two summers ago I spent a month in Italy, primarily on the Adriatic coast, and told you all about it in a series of trip reports: Trip Report: Puglia (Apulia) Italy Part I Trip Report: Puglia (Apulia) Italy Part II Trip Report: Puglia (Apulia) Ital… - 5 days ago Jan 11, 2019, 9:11pm -
I didn’t see this one coming. All three consumer Southwest Cards’ benefits packages have been updated with a limited time offer that lasts for one month. For spending $4,000 within three months of opening your new card, you will earn 30,000 Rapid… - 5 days ago Jan 11, 2019, 7:36pm -
The United Explorer Card, Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card, Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card, Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card, and the World of Hyatt Credit Card all have temporarily elevated sign up bonus offers that… - 9 days ago Jan 8, 2019, 1:11am -
It’s time to take that Citi Prestige Card you forgot about out of your sock drawer and put it back in your wallet. I’m sure there are quite a few of you who kept this card around for it’s Fourth Hotel Night Free benefit, as those who pay to sta… - 12 days ago Jan 4, 2019, 2:00pm -
UPDATE 12/3, 10:25 AM ET: All upgrade codes for existing users have been exhausted. The upgrade code for new users is still active and can be used nine more times. At the bottom of this post are 19 free upgrade codes to six months of Award Wallet P… - 14 days ago Jan 3, 2019, 12:44am -
Hey guys! I would like to incorporate more of your experiences using travel rewards into MileValue’s blog content. My idea is to feature roughly one reader per month who wants to share their experience collecting or redeeming travel rewards–or ev… - 19 days ago Dec 28, 2018, 7:07pm -
This week I helped my dad decide what to do with his Platinum Card from American Express. He opened it a year ago, at a point when the Cardmatch Tool was offering a 100k Membership Reward point sign-up bonus to targeted customers. These are the quest… - 20 days ago Dec 27, 2018, 9:56pm -
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Festivus… whatever you may celebrate–or boycott–at the end of the year, I hope you celebrate it well with loved ones. I wanted to send a quick thank you to all of those who support this blog, whether that… - 22 days ago Dec 25, 2018, 3:44pm -
Cathay Pacific has released a list of guidelines for guests using the carrier's airport lounges necessary to "ensure an enjoyable lounge experience for all." The guidelines are available on the airline's website, and it sets forth standards for expec… - 44 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 9:00pm -
In a survey conducted by a union representing an estimates 8,000 ground service agents employed by Envoy Air, employees complained about harsh working conditions with the American Airlines subsidiary. - 2 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 7:30pm -
The booking system Amadeus is used by airlines around the globe, but one security researcher has discovered that it’s all too easy to edit or steal passenger reservation details using either a surname or a booking reference number. Amadeus has said… - 8 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 2:00pm -
Some passengers now say booking premium tickets on Norwegian Air wasn’t quite everything it was made out to be at the time of booking. Recent rule changes restricting lounge access have made some of the airline’s premium cabin tickets decidedly l… - 12 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 10:00am -
Emirates has just announced that “a significant number” of its operations will be affected by the closure of the southern runway at DXB during April and May. In a statement, the carrier confirmed that many services will be re-timed or even cancel… - 22 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 12:00am -
Virgin Atlantic’s fleet is about to triple, thanks to having a hand in part of an acquisition of short-range airline Flybe and all its jets; this won’t be Virgin’s first foray into the short-haul market, though, as the airline once owned a now-… - 23 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 10:30pm -
Over on the FlyerTalk Forum, user FlyBitcoin poses the question: is the surprisingly good chicken soup served in Delta Air Lines' SkyClub lounges just Campbell's soup, transferred from cans to bowls?"The source was SkyClub agents and others closely… - 1 day ago Jan 15, 2019, 9:00pm -
Much like our Havasupai Falls, Grand Canyon trip, this […]The post Our Road-Trip Through San Luis Potosi (state) Mexico appeared first on Travel is Free. - 9 days ago Jan 7, 2019, 10:08pm -
If you want to see our InfoGraphic and recent post on t […]The post Most & Least Touristy Countries [Interactive Maps & Full Data Sets] appeared first on Travel is Free. - 28 days ago Dec 19, 2018, 7:25pm -
Another airline that did away with their traditional aw […]The post [The Only?] American Airlines AAdvantage Award Chart appeared first on Travel is Free. - 31 days ago Dec 17, 2018, 5:00am -
AirFrance’s Flying Blue Miles removed their award […]The post [The Only] Flying Blue Award Chart appeared first on Travel is Free. - 35 days ago Dec 12, 2018, 9:55pm -
Radisson Rewards is the next hotel chain to release their first global systemwide promotion of 2019 (IHG, Choice & Hilton are already out) . This is offer awards 1,000 to 120,000 bonus points on all your stays depending on how many nights you complet… - 3 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 6:40pm -
Hilton Honors has released their latest buy points promotion for their members. Unlike the offer towards the end of 2018 that ranged from 80 to 100% this one is a flat 100% if you buy 10,000 or more points at one time. This means you are paying US$… - 1 day ago Jan 15, 2019, 7:32pm -
Airline bonus miles for stays at IHG hotels are very rare except for a few partners of the program like Aeroplan. You can count on an Aeroplan bonus for IHG stays several times per year and today the first such offer of 2019 launched! You can earn… - 1 day ago Jan 15, 2019, 6:46pm -
Radisson Hotel Group is running a January sale where you can save up to 30% off for weekend stays at their Radisson Collection, Radisson Blu, Radisson RED, Radisson, and Park Inn by Radisson hotels in Europe, the Middle East and Africa! Simply book… - 1 day ago Jan 15, 2019, 6:31pm -
UPDATE - Please read the following post: The TAP Air Portugal 50% off award ticket offer isn't nearly as good as it initially seemedTAP Miles&Go has launched an awesome discounted award ticket sale! Right now when you redeem your Miles&Go miles for a… - 1 day ago Jan 15, 2019, 5:24pm -
A big thank you to our long time loyal reader Pedro C from Portugal who knows the TAP Portugal Miles&Go program inside and out! According to him when TAP Portugal changed the name of the program from Victoria to Miles&Go in late 2018 they also massiv… - 1 day ago Jan 15, 2019, 5:22pm -
The Highlight:Coast Hotels Coast Rewards Double Coast Rewards Points on all stays at Coast Hotel locations in Canada and the U.S. Full details Until Jan 30, 19Other posts since our last Bonus Offer HighlightIHG Rewards Club: 10,000 Bonus Points for 3… - 1 day ago Jan 15, 2019, 4:45pm -
Offer details:Earn 10,000 Bonus IHG Rewards Club Points when you stay 3 or more nights at the Kimpton Sawyer Sacramento. Full details & online booking. Until Mar 31, 19Terms:This offer is subject to availability and valid for all stays from Oct. 31,… - 2 days ago Jan 14, 2019, 8:59pm -
The Highlight:SAS EuroBonusDouble EuroBonus Points when you stay at Radisson Blu and Radisson Collection Hotels in the Nordic countries. Full details & online booking Until Feb 28, 19Other posts since our last Bonus Offer HighlightEarn up to 10,000… - 2 days ago Jan 14, 2019, 8:17pm -
Offer details:Earn up to 10,000 Bonus Marriott Rewards Points for stays of 3 or more nights at Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas. Full details and online booking. Book by Jan 31 for stays until Sep 30, 19Bonuses as follows: The Cove at Atlantis: 10,… - 5 days ago Jan 11, 2019, 7:44pm -
The harder something is to get the more valuable it’s going to be. That’s why if you’re lucky enough to stumble across an amazing deal that’s easy to get in on, it won’t last long. And it’s also the reason I’m focusing on earning Ma… - 44 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 9:00pm -
Good news for Chase Southwest cardholders! With this targeted offer, you can earn a 15% bonus on points by having a certain amount of Southwest points (earned with your Chase Southwest card) post to your account between February 1 and April 30, 20… - 3 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 7:00pm -
This past year, I used AMEX Membership Rewards points for flights to destinations including Denver, Santa Barbara, Chicago, and London. And with the 35% rebate I get for being a The Business Platinum® Card from American Express cardholder and bo… - 5 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 5:00pm -
American Airlines miles earned from credit cards can help you take that much-needed spring break vacation. While I love the idea of bundling up, the cold weather gets old very quickly. I’m planning an early spring break this year and will be… - 6 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 4:00pm -
If you’ve been considering the Citi Premier℠ Card, or already have it in your wallet, there’s an unadvertised benefit you might not be aware of that will get you more value for you Citi ThankYou points than you might expect. The application pag… - 7 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 3:00pm -
Chase Sapphire Preferred cardholders! Let me explain something about Capital One miles. This is a follow-up to yesterday’s post, but taking into consideration annual fees. Ask yourself 2 questions: Do I use my Chase Ultimate Rewards points almo… - 8 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 2:00pm -
Here at MMS, everyone on our team has Chase credit cards. That’s because their card lineup offers the richest travel rewards in the industry. I have 7 of them! And I’ve personally gotten free or insanely cheap travel around the world. Thank… - 9 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 1:00pm -
If you live in a city served by Southwest and love to save on airfare, now is the time to apply for one of the limited-time Southwest credit card offers. Through February 11, 2019, you can earn the Southwest Companion Pass AND 30,000 Southwest poin… - 12 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 10:00am -
Southwest officially has the best airline credit card on the market. Actually, they have the top three. They’re practically giving away the absolute best deal in travel, (the Southwest Companion Pass) when you open one of these cards: Southwest… - 24 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 10:00pm -
Posted: 1/14/19 | January 14th, 2019 Ever since I first set eyes upon it, I’ve wanted to move to Paris. It was everything I’ve imagined it to be. A city that oozed sophistication and history from its cobblestone streets, ancient buildings, cafes,… - 2 days ago Jan 14, 2019, 2:00pm -
Here are the best hostels in Bangkok based on my experience of visiting Bangkok for over a decade. I tried them all so you don't!The post My 12 Favorite Hostels in Bangkok in 2019 appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site. - 6 days ago Jan 10, 2019, 2:57pm -
Posted: 1/9/2019 | January 9th, 2019 Happy 2019, my fellow travelers! This is going to be a big year at Nomadic Matt HQ. I have some big personal news I’ll be sharing next week (no, I’m not getting married. Yet.) and big news about the direction… - 7 days ago Jan 9, 2019, 2:00pm -
Posted: 1/7/19 | January 7th, 2019 Barcelona is one of the most popular destinations in Europe. It’s a city that I’ve been to many times. Once a major city in the Roman Empire, the city still places an important role in the region and is home to… - 9 days ago Jan 7, 2019, 2:00pm -
Posted: 1/3/2019 | January 3rd, 2019 Are you looking to get into the travel media industry? Would you like to take your career to the next step? Well, good! Because it’s time to talk TravelCon 2019 (again!!!!). TravelCon is a conference to help tra… - 13 days ago Jan 3, 2019, 2:00pm -
Posted: 1/2/2019 | January 2nd, 2019 Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse writes our regular column on solo female travel. It’s an important topic I can’t adequately cover, so I brought in an expert to share her advice for other women travelers t… - 14 days ago Jan 2, 2019, 2:00pm -
Getting scammed while traveling happens more often than you think! Unfortunately, there are some people out there who want to take advantage of you not being familiar with your surroundings. But a healthy dose of suspicion goes a long way in avoiding… - 19 days ago Dec 28, 2018, 2:00pm -
Travel blogging is a crowded field — and it gets more crowded by the day. And a lot of the advice that people give is actually counterintuitive to your success. It takes a lot of hard work to be successful in this industry. After years of doing thi… - 20 days ago Dec 27, 2018, 1:54pm -
Posted: 1/9/2019 | January 9th, 2019 Berlin is a gigantic city. It stretches over 883 square kilometers and is home to over 3.6 million people. I hated the city when I first visited it. I just couldn’t vibe with the city. But the more I came back,… - 23 days ago Dec 24, 2018, 6:32pm -
Accommodation is a big expense when traveling – probably the biggest! Want to lower your accommodation costs when you travel? Try housesitting! Dalene and Pete are expert housesitters and share their trips and tricks to help you secure free accommo… - 23 days ago Dec 24, 2018, 3:18pm -
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 -
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… - 5 days ago 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… - 6 days ago 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,… - 7 days ago 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.… - 8 days ago 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… - 9 days ago 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… - 12 days ago 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… - 13 days ago Jan 3, 2019, 10:03am -
Fernweh This would be a perfect moment to speak poetically about endings. Unfortunately, I’m kind of an idiot. Poetry isn’t a great idea here (unless you like rhymes that sound like a combination of Humpty Dumpty and Vanilla Ice). I don’t have… - 14 days ago Jan 2, 2019, 9:58am -
Why Write? Ever meet a person who can remember dates with the accuracy of a computer? “Honey, this snowstorm is like the one from January 12 years ago. If I recall, it started on a Wednesday during the credits of Desperate Housewives and…” Yeah… - 16 days ago Jan 1, 2019, 8:01am -
2018. Well, it sure wasn’t boring. As most of you know, I like to close the MileNerd year with some of the thoughts that are kicking around in my brain. Usually, it’s pretty easy to do… This year is a little different. There’s just so much to… - 33 days ago Dec 14, 2018, 11:52am -
American Express is offering some Delta cardholders the followingThe post [YMMV] American Express Delta Cardholders: Spend $1,000 On Delta, Get $200 Back & Extra 1x On Restaurants/Supermarkets appeared first on Doctor Of Credit. - 11 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 9:33pm -
Total Rewards is currently offering a status match to Diamond status through January 31st, 2020, you must have either Gold or Platinum status with Caesars alreadyThe post Total Rewards (Caesar Rewards) Diamond Upgrade Tier Status Match (Six Free Nig… - 16 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 9:28pm -
The Offer Giant/Stopandshop/Martin’s are offering some customers the following code: 10 Percent Off your entire purchase The Fine Print Offer redeemed ed when you present your Card at checkout and meet minimum spend requirements in one transaction… - 28 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 9:16pm -
The Offer Uber is offering $5 off your next ride with promo code COMETMARKET18 The Fine Print Valid until 10/2/19 The trip must originate or end at the following fresh food markets: Walmart & Walmart Neighborhood Market, BiLo, Kroger, The Fresh M… - 39 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 9:05pm -
We posted about the Swell Investing signup promotion which offers $50 for new signups when you invest $50. They also offer $300 for someone who refers three friends. They’ve slowly been changing the terms since launch: Added a limit of 18 referral… - 49 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 8:55pm -
Get a Discover savings account bonus of $150 or $200 when you deposit $15,000 or $25,000. Find out how to get this bonus even if you don't have that amount in a lump sum. The post Discover Savings Bonus $150/$200 with $15,000/$25,000 Deposit appeare… - 59 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 8:45pm -
U.S. Bank Cash+ is notifying customers that beginning Q2 2019, car rentals will be removed as a 5% category to be replaced with TV, Internet, and Streaming Services. New! TV, Internet and Streaming Services will replace Car Rentals as a new 5% Cash+… - 2 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 8:04pm -
It’s now possible to choose your annual choice benefit with Marriott for completing 50/75, previously the website wasn’t working properly. You also now have until February 7th, 2019 to make your selection due to the website being broken. Click he… - 6 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 4:00pm -
Check the link to see if you were targeted to get 8% back in eBay Bucks. No minimum purchase required. Expires January 18thThe post [Targeted] eBay: 8% in eBay Bucks with no Minimum [1/16-1/18] appeared first on Doctor Of Credit. - 6 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 3:29pm -
The Offer Direct link to offer The American Express Platinum International Dollar card is currently offering a sign up bonus of 100,000 Membership Rewards after spending US$10,000 in the first three months. Card Details Must be a resident of Latin A… - 7 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 3:00pm -
The Disney Store is the official site for Disney shopping. Get the best deals on Disney clothes, costumes, toys, home decor, collectibles, movies, and more! The Disney Store is currently having a promotion where you can receive free shipping site w… - 14 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 9:30pm -
Do you enjoy flying at discounted rates? Get one-way flight deals as low as $20 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 traveler… - 17 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 9:27pm -
Craving some tasty, fresh, and Asian-inspired food? Are you also in a hurry and need a quick meal before heading out? Well head on over to Pei Wei today because they are currently offering a promotion where you can get Handcrafted Rice Bowls for $6… - 22 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 9:22pm -
TCF Bank Promotions are available to residents of Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin with bonuses that can range in value from $25 all the way up to a $300 bonus. For these bonuses, customers must m… - 27 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 9:17pm -
Attention eBay shoppers, eBay is currently having a targeted promotion where you can earn 8% back in eBay Bucks with any qualifying items purchased during the Promotion Period with no minimum purchase required. Earn eBay Bucks on qualifying purchas… - 29 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 9:15pm -
If you are a resident of Massachusetts and currently looking for great savings rates, then make sure you keep reading. UniBank for Savings has wide array of products to meet your individual needs. They are proud to be a financial institution that is… - 32 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 9:12pm -
CIT Bank Promotions are available nationwide online with some of the highest interest rates available on CD, Money Market, & Savings Accounts. You earn 2.45% Savings Builder, 1.85% APY Money Market, 2.05% APY No Penalty CD, 1.55% APY High Yield Savin… - 38 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 9:06pm -
Research and shop all the latest gear from the world of Fashion, Sport, and everywhere in between when you shop with PUMA. Right now there is an amazing sale where customers can get Extra 30% Off W/ Promo Code SALE30! All marked items will also get f… - 44 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 9:00pm -
TCF Bank is offering residents of Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Colorado, and South Dakota a $300 bonus when you open a Premier Checking account by February 25, 2019. To qualify for the bonus, you must first make a $25 opening deposit.… - 46 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 8:58pm -
Taco Bell is offering you an opportunity to score a FREE Doritos Locos Taco when customers download the Taco Bell app and place an online order. This offer is valid within the app, so sign up with email and apply the offer towards your purchases!… - 59 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 8:45pm -
After numerous leaks, today Marriott confirmed that it will launch its new loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy, on February 13, 2019. This will replace the three loyalty programs it operates today: Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and Starwoo… - 8 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 2:00pm -
Expedia Rewards has made great strides in recent years, becoming both easier to use and more rewarding. That’s important because I’m hearing from my friends that they’re more likely to ditch conventional airline and hotel loyalty programs to be… - 10 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 12:00pm -
Cathay Pacific is well-regarded for service both onboard and on the ground. In particular, their lounges are excellent. I’ve reviewed the Cathay Pacific Lounge in London Heathrow and enjoyed visits in Cathay lounges elsewhere. Now I’ll discus… - 1 day ago Jan 15, 2019, 2:01pm -
Last Friday, I took advantage of a special opportunity. United offered Mileage Plus members a “sneak preview” of the new LAX Polaris Lounge for just 2,500 miles. So, I made a day trip to Los Angeles to give it a look. My general impressions… - 2 days ago Jan 14, 2019, 12:00pm -
Back in August, I made a quick weekend hop to Belgium and Amsterdam to review Delta’s new A350. But I left that trip with some unfinished business. As I mentioned in the post, I booked a “reverse round trip” to fly Delta One from Amsterdam… - 5 days ago Jan 11, 2019, 12:00pm -
Disclosure: American Express covered some of the costs of transportation, accommodation, and entertainment during this trip and provided compensation for this review. As always, my thoughts and opinions remain my own. Some of you already know that I… - 7 days ago Jan 9, 2019, 1:00pm -
After summarizing my 2018 in travel, now I’m looking ahead to what travel related items I hope to accomplish in 2019. What about my travel goals from last year? I met a few of my goals I set out for last year, including returning to Africa. Early i… - 12 days ago Jan 4, 2019, 2:02pm -
We made our final stop on our cross-country road trip in northeastern Ohio. There, we spent an afternoon exploring Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Situated within the suburbs of Akron and Cleveland, you’d never expect to find a National Park her… - 12 days ago Jan 4, 2019, 12:00pm -
InterContinental Hotel Group, or IHG, runs regular promotions that often include custom offers for each member. Instead of a public deal, like Hilton’s winter offer of 2,000 bonus points for each stay, the specifics of IHG’s promotion aren’t kn… - 13 days ago Jan 3, 2019, 1:27pm -
In an email announcement last night, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer has updated many of its rules for redeeming award miles for upgrades and award travel. Although all airlines make changes to their award pricing on a regular basis, often every one or… - 13 days ago Jan 3, 2019, 11:19am -
You can get a $30 discount on a $60 purchase at Amazon.com when you redeem at least 1 of your American Express Membership Rewards points to pay for a purchase that is sold and shipped by Amazon.com, valid while supplies last.You must Activate this $… - 5 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 4:19pm -
Digit is an online automatic savings tool that analyzes your spending patterns, and then automatically transfers a few dollars from your checking account to your Digit account every few days, based on what you can afford to save.Plus, when you sign… - 7 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 3:05pm -
The ELFI Education Loan Finance Program offered by SouthEast Bank can help you consolidate or refinance your student loans with manageable payments, affordable rates, flexible terms, no application fees, no origination fees, and no prepayment penalti… - 1 day ago Jan 15, 2019, 9:32pm -
Discover Bank is offering either a $150 or $200 bonus when you open a Discover Online Savings Account and deposit either $15,000 or $25,000 to your new account for about 15 days. [Read More] Discover Bank Online Savings Account $150/$200 Bonus –… - 1 day ago Jan 15, 2019, 8:23pm -
Invest in commercial real estate offerings through the CrowdStreet platform for accredited investors, plus get a $200 bonus for referring your friends and family to CrowdStreet. [Read More] CrowdStreet – Commercial Real Estate Investing: $200 Ref… - 1 day ago Jan 15, 2019, 8:10pm -
Check out this review of the best cash bonuses and free money promotions on Maximizing Money to get started making extra money and receiving special savings on your everyday financial transactions with over $6,000 in rewards. [Read More] $6,000+ Be… - 2 days ago Jan 14, 2019, 5:23pm -
New TopCashback members can get Free 500-Count Baby Wipes from Walmart when you spend at least $8.97 or more on the 500-Count Baby Wipes from Walmart, and get $10 in cash back from TopCashback, valid through January 20, 2019. [Read More] TopCashbac… - 2 days ago Jan 14, 2019, 3:21pm -
Check out Debitize to automate your monthly credit card payments and transform your credit cards into debit cards, plus get a $10 sign-up bonus for new users and $10 referrals when you share Debitize with your friends. [Read More] Debitize Automati… - 2 days ago Jan 14, 2019, 2:07pm -
Check out the Bones Coffee Company to take your coffee time to the next level with some of the most extraordinary coffee flavors in the world, plus get a $5 discount off your first order and earn $5 rewards for referring your friends. [Read More] B… - 5 days ago Jan 11, 2019, 9:30pm -
Try the Cleo AI money chatbot in Facebook Messenger to get an instant $5 bonus when you link a bank account and create a free Cleo Wallet, which you can immediately transfer to your linked bank account. [Read More] Cleo – Intelligent Money Assist… - 7 days ago Jan 10, 2019, 12:15am -
Visit Mt. Fuji, The Bund, and Osaka Castle in one fantastic package . For $999 which includes hotel, flight, and tour you can book this 15 day/13 night tour of China and Japan - 19 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 9:25pm -
I’ve got to admit that some of my most enjoyable travels over the past few years have been when I visited Japan. However, it was always a place to double or treble my spending budget when I travelled. Well, you’re going to need to budget a bit mo… - 1 hour ago Jan 16, 2019, 8:37pm -
Hi! Remember me?The post Remember That Time I Disappeared From The Blog For A Week? appeared first on Pizza In Motion. - 1 hour ago Jan 16, 2019, 8:18pm -
Doordash is awesome! I use them all the time. If you haven’t tried Doordash yet, you can score a discount off your first order with my referral. This is a nice savings if you were planning on ordering in tonight! Doordash Delivery $0.50 With Pro… - 1 hour ago Jan 16, 2019, 8:17pm -
For the average American, the single best way to maximize travel rewards is to make sure you're applying for the best credit cards, and using the right credit cards for your daily spending. Having the card that best suits your spending patterns can b… - 2 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 7:59pm -
The system has rolled out to domestic airports. It’s touted as helping passengers not have to stay and wait in line, though gate agents need to trigger emails to passengers. It should mean fewer staff necessary at customer service.There does seem… - 2 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 7:34pm -
On Virgin Australia and major airlines too! Australia is a journey, but like many of the best things in life, the longest journeys are the most rewarding. When it comes to destinations down under the first thought for most travelers headed to Austral… - 2 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 7:32pm -
Seit einiger Zeit müssen Inhaber einer SIM-Karte aus der EU keine Roaminggebühren mehr für die Nutzung ihrer Karte im EU-Ausland zahlen. Dabei gilt die Regelung der angemessenen Nutzung, d.h. das kostenlose Roaming ist nicht für den dauerhaften A… - 2 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 7:17pm -
I’ve always thought that it would be fun to be the person at Disney World who is responsible for figuring out the logistics to keep the lines as short as possible. It seems very satisfying to knock off a minute or two before Mickey. This week, it l… - 1 day ago Jan 15, 2019, 2:32pm -
And now it gets interesting… It was only a few weeks ago that Southwest was offering 60,000 points to sign up for its Chase credit card. That was a great deal, particularly at the start of a new year. And now they’re dwarfing it. Companion Passes… - 5 days ago Jan 11, 2019, 2:36pm -
I’m a big fan of cruising and tend to write a lot about them. They’re an excellent value and can be a good way to see multiple locations on the same trip. But one of the trends in the industry, particularly in the mass market, is troubling: fees.… - 6 days ago Jan 10, 2019, 6:45pm -
Another week, another Tuesday. Or something like that. Here are a few tidbits that struck my fancy this week. La Guardia’s Fancy Bathrooms Every week, Wall Street Journal author Scott McCartney writes a column called “The Middle Seat.” It tends… - 8 days ago Jan 8, 2019, 3:44pm -
IHG (InterContinental, Holiday Inn, several other brands) has announced its winter promotion, and it continues a long tradition of individualized bonuses. Based on your previous stay patterns, IHG gives you a number of “tasks.” You can complete o… - 9 days ago Jan 7, 2019, 3:47pm -
The airline industry lost a titan yesterday, with the passing of Southwest’s founder, Herb Kelleher. It would not be an exaggeration to state that, if there were a Mount Rushmore of modern aviation, he’d surely be on it. Herb was 87 (going on 18)… - 12 days ago Jan 4, 2019, 2:47pm -
Yesterday, the Wall Street Journal introduced the new year with an article that may be unwelcome to some members of the points community. Turns out that banks have made a resolution to go on a diet, as well. Problem is, their diet means cutting back… - 14 days ago Jan 2, 2019, 2:01pm -
Sadly, every vacation must come to an end. We recently got off the Celebrity Reflection and, while I’ve done over two dozen cruises in my lifetime, I rarely come off the ship without a few thoughts of “I’m glad I did it this way” or “I wish… - 17 days ago Dec 30, 2018, 3:06pm -
Remember those math questions that you got in high school, which started off with, “Two trains were heading in opposite direction.” You were then required to factor in speed, distance, etc. and determine when one of the would reach Utica? Well, I… - 19 days ago Dec 29, 2018, 2:45am -
This will be my last post (probably) before 2019, but in the meantime, I have a homework assignment for you. It’s time to make sure that your points aren’t going to expire. Are Your Points Still There? As you may know, most loyalty programs deman… - 28 days ago Dec 19, 2018, 5:59pm -
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… - 16 days ago 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… - 26 days ago 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… - 35 days ago 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 “… - 49 days ago 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… - 51 days ago 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… - 54 days ago 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… - 61 days ago 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… - 62 days ago Nov 15, 2018, 10:33pm -
Emails and letters are announcing a partial lawsuit settlement against American, Delta, Southwest, United, Continental and US Airways. The lawsuit, that all airlines have rejected, states that the carriers listed conspired to increase fares on domest… - 63 days ago Nov 14, 2018, 11:51pm -
Recently the always excellent FrequentMiler blog crunched the numbers on a Hilton Honors phenomena that’s often not looked at accurately. We highly recommend reading Nick’s original piece for the full story, but here’s a summary for you: Why… - 69 days ago Nov 8, 2018, 2:48pm -
First time travelling SAN-LHR Premium Economy in April. Our flight arrives Phoenix from San Diego at 1400 and we then catch the Phoenix-LHR at 1510. I have never flown into Phoenix before but 1 hour 10 minutes seems quite a short time. Can... - 12 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 9:32pm -
I apologize if this question is in the wrong place. If it is, a moderator should of course feel free to move or delete it. Recently, I have been flying UA domestic first class using P or Z fares. Our travel policy is pretty loose, and the fares... - 20 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 9:24pm -
I am a Marriott Loyalist. I can't really think of the last time I didn't stay at a Marriott-except for a timeshare. Anyway, Friday we are staying at the DFW Hyatt Regency-late arrival The Grand Hyatt was too much $$!. Two rooms-us, daughter, son in..… - 22 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 9:22pm -
I have both Iberia and BA avios and I wanted to transfer from Iberia to BA, which you could previously do online. The option is still there on BAEC but the avios do not transfer. I phone on the Gold line and was informed that this is not possible.... - 24 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 9:20pm -
Hello all, I am not very familiar with how the Air France La Premiere seat works on the 777-300ER. To go to bed mode, I understand that flight attendants place a mattress down on the seat once its flat, but what about if you want to go back to... - 30 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 9:14pm -
I am looking to purchase a ticket to Barcelona. KLM and AF both have the tickets for about half of what Delta is selling the exact itineraries for. First, will i be able to get Skymiles points, and if so, should I book throught KLM or AF... - 35 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 9:09pm -
I'm trying to figure out if I will have enough EQM to make Platinum in 2019 - I've been Gold the last few years but should be close to making Platinum this year. If I book the typical domestic First Class Fare am I actually booking in Y and... - 37 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 9:07pm -
We are US citizens with US passport. We are flying on a commercial flight from the US to Melbourne. I have filled out the APIS form on our air carrier, Qantas. I would like to know if we still need to get ESTAs. Thanks - 50 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 8:54pm -
Hi there! If I buy a flight ticketed by Singapore Airline website, and one of the leg is code shared with Alaska Airline (SFO-EWR), can I still earn Miles? I guess not but still wanna seek your guys advise. Many thx! - 52 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 8:52pm -
Having changed jobs recently, I fly EK less and less. I still fly it a bit but my new employer seems to mainly buy me Saver tickets and I think that this year I will only earn 15k or 20k tier miles and will drop to blue. I have also moved to Asia... - 56 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 8:48pm -
On February 13th, Marriott will discontinue the Marriott Rewards, Starwood Preferred Guest, and Ritz Carlton Rewards names. Replacing those names will be the new unified program name, “Marriott Bonvoy.” Which is the worst name in loyalty since Am… - 45 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 8:59pm -
Please note: This is a sponsored post. KWFE New York will take place at Chelsea Piers on Monday, 2/11 from 6:30-9:30pm. It will feature hundreds of wines that you can taste from over 60 wineries around the world. Plus there will be food from over… - 2 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 7:30pm -
Ninja Hot And Cold Brewed System With Auto-iQ Frother, Tea, And Coffee Maker For $119.98 Shipped From Amazon This was selling for $170.99 last week and is now the lowest price ever from Amazon. Brew multiple brew sizes, ranging from a pod-free single… - 3 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 6:46pm -
Today only, new and existing customers can use the following code to get restaurant delivery for just 50 cents on $10+ orders with code: FIFTY Tip is not included and you can modify the tip to any amount. Read this first: Signup via this referral lin… - 3 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 6:30pm -
Winter Storm Harper is predicted to dump heavy snow across the Midwest and East coast this weekend. Airlines typically allow free changes and cancellations for tickets booked for travel during major weather events, with the exact dates varying based… - 4 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 5:40pm -
4 Dress Shirts For Just $60 Shipped From Express! Via the link above, search for shirts that say “Buy 2 For $50”, and add 4 of those shirts to your cart. Then use 40% off code: 7266 The shirts are originally priced at $69.90 each, they are $25 ea… - 8 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 2:13pm -
12 GoGo squeeZ Apple Cinnamon Applesauce On The Go Pouches For $4.28-$4.89 Shipped Via Amazon Subscribe And Save -Clip the 15% off coupon on the product page. This was selling for $6.12 yesterday and is now the lowest price ever from Amazon. -OU-Parv… - 8 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 1:23pm -
About Silvercar: Silvercar is a new-age car rental company. Since I first wrote about Silvercar I’ve received lots of rave reviews from readers thanking me for introducing them to Silvercar. Share your experience in the comments! Silvercar is addin… - 19 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 2:35am -
Limited time signup bonus Until 3/18, you can earn 75,000 bonus miles for opening a Chase United Explorer Business Card and spending $5,000 within 3 months. That’s the highest public offer ever for this card. The $95 annual fee is also waived for… - 21 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 12:58am -
A good movie can deliver an emotional punch, start or fuel a conversation, and inspire action. In the travel world, movies often inspire people to...The post Roundup: Travel Movies That Inspire Wanderlust appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 28 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 9:16pm -
This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products....The post New! Check Out the United℠ Explorer Business Card appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 6 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 3:24pm -
Travel scammers are always innovating, as seen in the new scam that’s the subject of today’s tip. As reported by security expert Brian Krebs, “A...The post The New Phone Scam That Displays the Apple Logo on Your Phone appeared first on Johnny… - 8 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 2:00pm -
This week’s travel contests include: Win an eight-day getaway to Italy Win a ten-night Alaska voyage for two in a balcony stateroom on Queen Elizabeth...The post Travel Contests: Week of January 16, 2019 appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 9 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 1:00pm -
THE TOP 10 IN TRAVEL NEWS THIS WEEK: Boy leaves beloved bear behind, Hawaii hotel sends it on adventures Flying Will Become More Dangerous as...The post Top 10 in Travel News: Week of January 16, 2019 appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 10 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 12:00pm -
Barbados—the Caribbean’s easternmost island—is a land of rum and restoration. It is a holiday destination shaped in the British image, with afternoon tea and dry...The post A Perfect Day in Barbados appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 1 day ago Jan 15, 2019, 5:58pm -
We just returned from Hawaii, and while we were at the Four Seasons Lanai, the hotel’s “beach boys” gave our two-year-old son a few beach...The post This Collapsible Beach Bucket Is Easy to Travel With appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 1 day ago Jan 15, 2019, 4:51pm -
Have you seen this video of a guy surfing alongside a pod of dolphins? It’s pretty amazing. As ABC News notes, it happened in the...The post Video: Man Surfs With Dolphins appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 1 day ago Jan 15, 2019, 4:30pm -
A travel writer I follow on Twitter (Dana Freeman) recently tweeted a Hawaii tip that got my attention: Using Shaka App today to guide us...The post How to Drive the Hawaiian Islands With a Guide for Under $5 appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 1 day ago Jan 15, 2019, 3:30pm -
The partial government shutdown is rolling on, with no sign of a resolution ahead, and travelers are among of those suffering for it. As seen...The post Get to the Airport Extra Early During the Government Shutdown appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 1 day ago Jan 15, 2019, 2:00pm -
We do another update to the world famous TBB Blogs I Like list for the eyes of you dear readers only. No filters, no sponsors pushing me one way or the other. I am only accountable to you and this blog sticks to its mission, see below. Sadly, we lost… - 10 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 11:30am -
We bring you an article all about the things Turning 50, how to be Saving People From Suicide, we are the new owners of CNB Crystal Visa Infinite credit cards, get our hands on United Insider Info, get you to listen to hundreds of audio books for fre… - 2 days ago Jan 14, 2019, 11:30am -
We bring you the Best of Web links: New York Times 2018 Favorite Facts, we learn all about the Southwest Herb Legend, a wrenching article about Living Obese in America, we solve the Havana Embassy Mystery attacks, we warn you about all kinds of Passi… - 3 days ago Jan 13, 2019, 11:30am -
We bring you the new credit card offers with a free Southwest Companion Pass, introduce you to some great travel hacking tools, a guide to Investing in 2019, travel to see Lebanon Beauty, more Delta Award sales, cry over the sea of debt everywhere, w… - 5 days ago Jan 11, 2019, 11:30am -
It is time for the annual post with all the ways I burned my stash of miles and points in the past year: How I Burned 735,100 Miles and Points in 2018. I am including some photos from the 2018 travel adventures. And some advice and feedback as always… - 7 days ago Jan 9, 2019, 11:30am -
We bring you the latest IHG Rewards devaluation, we travel to Abkhazia for the holidays, we also travel to Eastern Bhutan, we meet the Internet Giants and how they changed over the years, we learn how Bank of America is tightening the screws like all… - 9 days ago Jan 7, 2019, 11:30am -
We bring you the TBB Best of Web links every Sunday: a list of the most Striking Facts of 2018, a very interesting list of how Technology Ranked, a very depressing article about how massively Fake the Internet is today, an amazing story written by a… - 10 days ago Jan 6, 2019, 11:30am -
We bring you news how the banks pull back credit card rewards, meet the new Citi Rewards+ card, register for the new IHG Rewards Free Nights promotion, check out a US Gun Violence Atlas, more sad news of devaluations from AA and Singapore, some airli… - 12 days ago Jan 4, 2019, 11:30am -
We bring you the news of expiring 60k Hyatt and Southwest Offers, a recap of all Travel Credits available, how about that Dead Marriott elite status, advice on how to avoid Banff National Park crowds, sign up for all the 5% card categories, register… - 14 days ago Jan 2, 2019, 11:30am -
Welcome to 2019, I wish you all have an amazing year! It is time to evolve my blog and do a brain dump again. You know, like the “Voices in my head” type posts I do when the voices get too loud…First, I must confess I took a short nap around 11… - 15 days ago Jan 1, 2019, 11:30am -
