Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. The Platinum Card® from American Express is packed with premium benefits. In normal times, one of the most generous perks is the annual credit for up to $200 in air… - 2 hours ago Oct 20, 2020, 9:00am -
Airlines are doing their best to lure travelers back on to their planes and encourage them to build loyalty. Last week, American Airlines announced that it would be making it easier to earn elite status in 2021. Now, Delta is making it easier to earn… - 12 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 11:00pm -
Here at TPG, we value Chase Ultimate Rewards points at 2 cents apiece, thanks to the program’s fantastic travel partners. In the past, I’ve transferred points instantly to United at a 1:1 ratio, then booked Lufthansa first class to Europe for 110… - 13 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 10:00pm -
I am thrilled to announce that my new monthly TPG Women Facebook Live show launches on Tuesday, Oct. 20 with my first guest: Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, AKA @JetSetSarah. I have admired Sarah for years, and she is THE go-to person when you’re looking f… - 14 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 9:00pm -
Citi is a TPG advertising partner For nonbinary or transgender individuals, paying with your own credit card can be a fraught experience. According to a 2015 report by the National Center for Transgender Equality, nearly one-third (32%) of people who… - 14 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 8:37pm -
Etihad Airways Flight 9607 made history when it landed at Israel’s Ben-Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on Monday morning. The flight – operated with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – was touted as first-ever commercial passenger flight to… - 16 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 6:30pm -
It’s a new dawn for the Windstar Cruises loyalty program, the Yacht Club. After years of offering just a handful of perks to repeat cruisers, the small-ship cruise specialist on Monday announced a complete overhaul of the program with a new, multi-… - 17 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 6:00pm -
VOTE NOW Over the previous two years, the TPG Awards have honored the best credit cards, loyalty programs and travel providers out there. And even though the travel industry has been hit hard by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, that doesn’t mean t… - 18 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 4:30pm -
Our favorite blue doors are opening once again. Nearly six months ago, American Express shuttered all 12 of its Centurion Lounges due to the pandemic. Now, the issuer is reopening its top-notch airport hangouts across the country. On Monday, Oct. 5,… - 19 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 3:45pm -
Airbus has painted the first A220 bound for JetBlue Airways, some welcome upbeat news for the New York-based airline during this coronavirus pandemic-dominated year. The A220-300 features a new tailfin dubbed “Hops” by JetBlue. The design is insp… - 19 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 3:30pm -
The world of points and miles can be endlessly rewarding, with options such as free flights, upgrades to premium cabins, complimentary hotel rooms and discounts on gift cards and merchandise. It can also seem bewildering, if you’re a neophyte looki… - Mar 23, 2020, 6:30pm -
Once upon a time, all airline seats were identical. Prior to the 1950s, carriers offered the same cabin experience to all passengers, but with a twist: if you wanted better treatment you took a non-stop flight and paid more, while connecting flights… - Mar 20, 2020, 6:30pm -
A visit to an airport lounge can be a magical interlude during a day of stressful traveling. Getting into the lounge, however, can be a complicated affair. For many travelers, Priority Pass has been the solution. Founded in 1992, the company is a col… - Mar 16, 2020, 6:30pm -
The easiest way to quickly accumulate a stash of points or miles is through a credit card signup bonus. Meeting the minimum spending, though, can sometimes seem daunting. In most cases you have three months to do it, and spending requirements tend to… - Mar 13, 2020, 6:30pm -
Is going to a honeymoon destination on your mind? You may be thinking of enjoying a romantic getaway if you’ve just set a date for your wedding. After all, love birds do need to fly! That doesn’t erase the fact that the thought of planning a hone… - Mar 11, 2020, 6:30pm -
In the world of points and miles, hobbyists gradually become aware of the possibilities for award travel. When you’re getting started accumulating miles, you tend to look for award flights on your designated airline only. At some point, you realize… - Mar 9, 2020, 6:30pm -
As 2020 unfolds, this is the perfect time to take stock of travel goals and develop a strategy for the coming year. Your personal plan will depend on what’s important to you: is it airline miles, hotel points, ease and comfort while traveling, or t… - Mar 6, 2020, 7:30pm -
The inside of an airplane cabin can be a scary environment during flu season. You need to know that you’re not being paranoid if you’re afraid of becoming ill after taking a flight. Unfortunately, it can be very easy to spread sickness in such a… - Mar 4, 2020, 7:30pm -
Until recently, there were limited options for earning credit card rewards while dining out. In the past few years, however, many premium rewards cards have made restaurant spending just as rewarding as travel—a recognition of the fact that the two… - Mar 2, 2020, 7:30pm -
Is a cruise just what you need to get through the doldrums of winter? You may be too afraid to even dream about taking a cruise because you assume that cruising is synonymous with spending. The truth is that cruise fares can be high. Cruise operators… - Feb 28, 2020, 7:30pm -
United Airlines MileagePlus is now charging a premium for non-stop partner award tickets booked within a month of travel. Right now, of course, when people book air travel it tends to be at the last minute cause of all the uncertainty in the world.… - 12 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 11:04pm -
Delta, like many other airlines, wants the best customers of competitor airlines. And to make it easier to switch, they offer temporary elite status (a status match) and an expedited path to keep that status (a status challenge).Right now they want… - 14 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 8:34pm -
British anti-lockdown protestors were flying BA from Berlin to London Heathrow and “celebrated their ‘victory’ over airport staff” by sharing photos on social media where they’re flying without masks.Continue reading It’s No Longer Just… - 16 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 6:34pm -
I’ve had the CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® Mastercard® both recently and in the distant past, and it’s spending on this card that largely accounting for my first lifetime elite status with American Airlines way back in 2006. Am… - 19 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 3:58pm -
Etihad isn't just dropping chefs from first class, flight attendants with restaurant experience and who are more expensive for the airline. They’re also eliminating their Flying Nannies program in partnership with Norland College. And, with Etihad… - 21 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 2:04pm -
The cheapest tickets on United are a worse value than similar fares on Delta and Southwest (especially) but even American too. Right now most passengers aren't well-informed and disproportionately book through sites like Expedia - and as a result do… - 23 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 12:04pm -
Etihad will eliminate first class chefs and business class food and beverage managers. It’s expected that the former may be laid off “by the end of October” while the latter face elimination “by the end of this year.”Etihad’s first class… - 24 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 11:04am -
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.Continue reading [Roundup] Airbnb Is About To Eat The Big Hotel Chains’ Lunch... - 2 days ago Oct 18, 2020, 9:04pm -
Right now there are some great opportunities to use your miles for the whole family on Qatar Airways QSuites from San Francisco to travel to the Mideast, Africa, or region around India as well as to travel on the new Qantas Chicago - Brisbane flight.… - 2 days ago Oct 18, 2020, 6:34pm -
Every month I post what I find are the biggest credit card offers out there. Some of last month's biggest credit card offers are gone or changed. Some card issuers have reduced their offers, reticent to encourage people to apply for credit in the c… - 2 days ago Oct 18, 2020, 3:57pm -
Most travel loyalty programs recognize that this is the time to reward loyal members, rather than devalue program perks. And then there's United MileagePlus...United MileagePlus no longer publishes award charts, meaning there's no transparency when… - 37 mins ago Oct 20, 2020, 10:15am -
World of Hyatt has just launched its latest promotion on purchased points. This could potentially be a great deal, especially in conjunction with the current 15-25% rebate on award redemptions.Through Tuesday, November 24, 2020, World of Hyatt is of… - 6 hours ago Oct 20, 2020, 4:23am -
Over the weekend we decided to do a quick trip from Berlin to Dresden, which is about two hours from Berlin (either by car or train). We decided to stay at the 94-room Gewandhaus Dresden, which is a Marriott Autograph Collection property, and general… - 17 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 6:03pm -
While there aren't many new planes to get excited about nowadays (rather us avgeeks are depressed about all of the aircraft retirements), here's an exception...In mid-2018 JetBlue placed an order for up to 70 Airbus A220-300s, which will be an excit… - 19 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 3:37pm -
I've written in the past about how Marriott is one of the only major hotel groups to offer a lucrative bonus for new members who join the loyalty program and complete qualifying stays.This promotion has been around for quite a while, but Marriott ke… - 20 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 2:47pm -
American Express shut down its popular Centurion Lounges back in mid-March. This was presumably done due to a combination of lack of demand, as well as a need for updated procedures. Well, after a closure of over six months, Centurion Lounges are reo… - 21 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 2:20pm -
Etihad has just revealed its latest cost cutting initiative, which many premium passengers won't be happy to hear about...There was a brief period a while back where Etihad tried to become an uber-premium airline. One of the cool features we saw fro… - 22 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 12:59pm -
It has finally happened -- the US has passed the one million daily air passenger threshold for the first time in seven months.Since the beginning of March, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has provided a fascinating daily snapshot of… - 23 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 12:10pm -
We're getting some more details about what scheduled passenger flights will look like between Israel and the United Arab Emirates in the not-too-distant future.This follows normalization of relations between Israel and the UAE, which was first revea… - 24 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 11:13am -
Several weeks ago United Airlines revealed some new long haul flights, including to Africa, India, and Hawaii. So far United has put its new flights to Bangalore, Johannesburg, Maui, and Kona, on sale, and now the airline is opening reservations for… - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2020, 10:04am -
Update 10/19/20: A reader reports receiving an email with a new end date for this offer: October 29. Update 10/15/20: The offer is still going strong. It’s possible the offer will disappear on 10/16/20, but I doubt it. Update: A few readers have re… - 12 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 11:13pm -
Doctor of Credit reports that some Citi Rewards+ cardholders (and at least one commenter there who has the ThankYou Preferred) are receiving an email offer from Citi to upgrade to the Citi Premier with a waived annual fee for the first year. That cer… - 20 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 3:03pm -
BestBuy.com is offering a $200 Apple Gift Card (email delivery) plus a $20 promotional Best Buy e-gift card for a total of $200. Since Apple gift cards can be used on either digital or hardware purchases, this is an excellent deal. The Deal BestBuy.… - 21 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 1:56pm -
A new Amex Offer came out recently that is good for Celebrity Cruises: Spend $500+, get 12,500 Membership Rewards points. While I imagine that many of us likely won’t be comfortable cruising for quite a while yet, it may still be appealing for c… - 22 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 12:58pm -
Update 10/19/20: This offer is back once again with an expiration date of 11/30/20. We’ve added this and many other offers to our Current Amex Offers database today. There’s a new DoorDash Amex Offer available on targeted accounts which is offer… - 23 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 11:55am -
Amex’s “3 for All” referral offer is a crazy valuable deal for big spenders. If you’re lucky enough to be targeted, you can refer a friend to another Amex card (it doesn’t have to be the same one) and if your friend is approved you’ll e… - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2020, 10:39am -
In addition to its in-store Visa gift card deal this week, Office Depot is offering a $15 discount when buying a $300 Visa gift card online. The Deal Buy $300 Visa gift card from Office Depot online & get a $15 instant discount. Direct link to offer.… - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2020, 1:13am -
Update: Staples will once again be offering fee-free $200 Visa Gift Cards starting Sunday, October 18, 2020 through Saturday, October 24, 2020. The ad states five per customer per day, which seems to be the new limit. The Deal Staples will waive t… - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2020, 12:43am -
Update 10/18/20: This offer died yesterday shortly after Nick published it. Doctor of Credit has noted that it’s back, so if you missed out yesterday (like I did), now might be the time to get on it. ~ Somehow, I missed the Doctor of Credit post a… - 2 days ago Oct 18, 2020, 10:32pm -
Update: Based on a couple of comments below, it sounds like some stores and/or regions might not be participating in this deal. ~ Office Depot and OfficeMax have returned with their semi-frequent deal by offering a $15 instant discount when buying $3… - 2 days ago Oct 18, 2020, 7:28pm -
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As long-time readers know, I listen to a lot of podcasts, and so I end up hearing a lot of podcast ads. A few months ago, I started hearing ads for a new international payment service called TransferWise. As someone who has occasionally needed to sen… - 9 days ago Oct 10, 2020, 11:22pm -
In a case of impeccable timing, at the beginning of this week I was high in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Shenandoah National Park, far from cell service, and so was barely aware of Chase’s announcement of a shakeup of their Freedom credit card lineu… - 48 days ago Sep 2, 2020, 6:05pm -
Non-owner car insurance is one of the least-understood insurance products because it is needed by so few people: most people who drive own a car, and most people who own a car have car insurance. Moreover, even if you don’t own a car but borrow a f… - 48 days ago Sep 2, 2020, 12:15am -
Every 21st century tech scam involves ripping off some combination of three groups of people: customers, service providers, and investors. If you can exploit regulatory loopholes it’s icing on the cake.CustomersYou might expect customers to be the… - 53 days ago Aug 28, 2020, 6:59pm -
Right now all travelers, but especially travel hackers, are juggling even more decisions than usual. In the before time, we might make speculative bookings far in the future as soon as award space opened up for trips we weren’t sure we’d be able… - 54 days ago Aug 27, 2020, 8:14pm -
The pandemic has caused different kinds of pain for different people. For the very social, the pandemic has meant losing the ability to visit with friends and family in person. For the unemployed, it has meant the loss of income, health insurance, an… - 57 days ago Aug 23, 2020, 11:30pm -
Back in November, 2018, I wrote about a then-new app called Bumped which awarded fractional shares of stock when using linked credit cards at participating merchants. Over the last few weeks as I sorted through every bank, brokerage, and loyalty acco… - 70 days ago Aug 10, 2020, 11:06pm -
I’ve become increasingly annoyed by an expression journalists and commentators use to describe public policy responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. It seems like every day I read or hear somewhere that there’s “no plan” to d… - Jul 9, 2020, 7:46pm -
I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say we’re in a kind of golden moment for grocery store manufactured spend, with widely-held credit cards like the Chase Sapphire Preferred and Reserve, the Chase Hyatt cards, and the American Express Hilton… - Jun 29, 2020, 9:44pm -
Plastiq occupies a strange space in the world of travel hacking, since almost everyone seems to have strong feelings about it, but for a wide range of different reasons. When Five Back Visa Gift Cards could be used to manufacture spend at eligible me… - Jun 25, 2020, 9:27pm -
We're excited to announce the launch of our new Card Maximizer tool. The idea of the tool is to help you quantitatively compare credit card offers. With this, you will get a quick overview of how the offers stack up. Feel free to check out the tool… - Mar 26, 2020, 10:18pm -
The new United Polaris lounge at San Francisco Airport (SFO) is one of the world’s largest lounges. On 28,120 square feet (2,612 square meters) you will find not just an a la carte restaurant, a buffet and a bar, but also quiet rooms, enough worksp… - Mar 5, 2020, 5:25am -
Now that Marriott has merged with SPG and Ritz-Carlton, there are 32 Marriott hotel brands across the world representing more than 6,700 properties. You'll notice that the Marriott portfolio is geared more toward upscale and luxury properties than bu… - Mar 5, 2020, 3:44am -
Have questions about getting started, earning or redeeming Marriott points? This comprehensive Marriott Bonvoy FAQ goes over everything you should know with answers to all of your questions. If you still have questions, feel free to drop them in the… - Mar 4, 2020, 8:19pm -
While it's gone through many changes United's MileagePlus remains one of the most valuable airline loyalty programs. Among U.S. frequent flyer programs, United MileagePlus offers the most ways to earn and use airline miles. It also offers perks you d… - Mar 3, 2020, 8:15pm -
Having Gold status with Hilton Honors means you'll get extra perks when you stay at Hilton hotels and resorts. This can amount to savings money on stays, earning more points and more free perks and amenities when you stay at Hilton properties. Plus,… - Mar 2, 2020, 11:25pm -
Want to earn thousands of bonus points or hundreds in cash back just by referring your friends and family to a credit card they'll love? Most major card issuers have a credit card referral bonus program that lets you refer-a-friend to a credit card a… - Feb 21, 2020, 5:03am -
The beautiful city Budapest has a lot to offer. Not just the stunning architecture throughout Hungary's capital is taking you in, also the many impressive hotels, like the new Párisi Udvar Hotel Budapest from the Unbound Collection by Hyatt will mak… - Feb 16, 2020, 3:06am -
The Chase Ultimate Rewards program is one of the most popular credit card rewards programs thanks to its flexibility. Ultimate Rewards points can be quite valuable when used strategically thanks to Chase's 13 airline and hotel transfer partners, but… - Feb 15, 2020, 6:01am -
United is one of the largest carriers in the world, along with American and Delta, with a strong frequent flyer program that allows you to earn airline miles that can be used for seat upgrades and award flights on United and its many partners. While… - Feb 14, 2020, 6:01am -
Hyatt Hotels is a favorite hotel chain among many frequent travelers and points aficionados. World of Hyatt points are easy to earn, the redemption rates are very reasonable and Hyatt’s program is fairly straightforward and easy to use.Let’s loo… - 20 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 3:05pm -
This time of year you’d normally be smelling pumpkin spice wafting through the air, but that may be a bit difficult to smell through your mask.Although you may not be smelling pumpkin spice as well this year, it can only signal one thing: Southwes… - 6 days ago Oct 14, 2020, 2:00pm -
When it comes to earning points and miles, having a foundational understanding of credit is imperative. Unfortunately, many Americans don’t actively keep up with their credit.Most people don’t even understand how credit works. There’s a reason… - 8 days ago Oct 12, 2020, 12:00pm -
Well, Chase surprised us again! And it was a good surprise too! First they came out with an overhaul of the Chase Freedom and Chase Freedom Unlimited cards and the addition of a brand new card, Chase Freedom Flex. Then Chase increased the welcome bon… - 11 days ago Oct 9, 2020, 6:31pm -
Hilton Honors used to offer a plethora of co-branded credit cards in partnership with both American Express and Citi. Eventually, the options dwindled when American Express became the one and only Hilton card issuer.Still, American Express offers a… - 14 days ago Oct 6, 2020, 5:39pm -
The purpose of this post is not to tell you whether or not you should be traveling. Rather, I’d like to share my experience and my impressions of what it’s like to travel right now. I’ll share my experience with booking flights, what it’s lik… - 20 days ago Sep 30, 2020, 1:59pm -
There are a few fundamental rules to the success of anyone involved in points and miles. If there’s one that is more important than any other, it is the Chase 5/24 rule.The Chase 5/24 rule is so fundamental that you’ll almost always hear someone… - 22 days ago Sep 28, 2020, 3:14pm -
If we were to start handing out awards here at MileValue, we can officially declare Chase the winner of some of the most exciting updates in the credit card marketplace for September 2020. Between updating the welcome bonus on the Chase Sapphire Pref… - 26 days ago Sep 24, 2020, 1:30pm -
The infamous 2020 is soon coming to an end (and, if you ask me, its about time!). Although we still aren’t clear what travel is going to look like for 2021 and beyond, now is the time to at least start thinking about what you would like your travel… - 28 days ago Sep 22, 2020, 1:46pm -
In this three-part series, we are looking at the basics of the cheapest domestic awards. This encompasses frequent flyer programs spanning all three alliances:Oneworld – British Airways, Iberia, and American AirlinesStar Alliance – Avianca, Turk… - 29 days ago Sep 21, 2020, 2:25pm -
The new chief executive of British Airways is wasting no time getting his opinions heard on the current COVID-19 restrictions in Great Britain. Speaking at a FlightGlobal event, Sean Doyle called on the U.K. government to end the 14-day quarantine ma… - 12 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 10:43pm -
American Airlines says they are being very cautious as to how they approach the return of the Boeing 737 MAX. The carrier confirmed to FlyerTalk pending regulatory approval, the airline would only provide one flight aboard the airframe between Dec. 2… - 12 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 10:25pm -
A new peer-reviewed study published in Tourism Management, a group of marketing and tourism management researchers say before flyers will come back to the skies, airlines must find ways to reduce stress over the passenger experience. By managing cons… - 13 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 10:00pm -
Conflicting opinions are once again front-and-center in the debate over mask usage on aircraft. A study by the U.S. Department of Defense and United Airlines says face covering usage is the best way to ensure safe travels, while an American infectiou… - 13 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 9:29pm -
After previously announcing they would offer an at-home COVID-19 testing option to flyers who are outbound for Hawaii through San Francisco, United Airlines is moving forward with an in-person only option. Flyers can now get tested at the airport, or… - 5 days ago Oct 15, 2020, 10:17pm -
Just in time for the holiday season, Qantas is rolling out a limited-edition, high-fashion “athleisure-wear” collection designed by Australian fashion guru Martin Grant. The items, featuring historic logos from the airline’s storied history, wi… - 5 days ago Oct 15, 2020, 9:50pm -
Despite raising over $22 billion from debt offerings and government financing, United Airlines announced an adjusted net loss of $2.4 billion in the quarter ending Sept. 30, 2020. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage communities around the wo… - 5 days ago Oct 15, 2020, 9:33pm -
A flyer returning to Denver International Airport got a rude surprise upon arrival, from both a luggage thief and their airline. Although they had proof that their luggage was stolen from the carousel, Southwest Airlines denied their claim for the lo… - 5 days ago Oct 14, 2020, 10:52pm -
Flyers may have received a gift early from American Airlines, after announcing several changes coming up for the 2021 benefit year. Flyers can now start earning miles towards status with flights in the fourth quarter, and can bypass the elite qualify… - 6 days ago Oct 14, 2020, 10:32pm -
In what has become possibly the worst event to happen to airlines since the Great Recession of 2008, we’re now getting an understanding of how the airlines actually responded. New data from Airlines for America shows airlines grounded over half of… - 6 days ago Oct 14, 2020, 8:47pm -
I was just looking at AA domestic flights and every route I’ve searched for so far has many days available for 5,000 AA miles. This goes as far as Oct 2020.The post Most Domestic Flights As Low As 5,000 AA Miles appeared first on Travel is Free. - Nov 20, 2019, 8:33pm -
As of today: $0.00 has been claimed by haters. (I’ll update the dollar amount the minute it changes). To those who complain about bloggers killing your deals, I’ve got a $100 opportunity for you to prove that your deal was killed by one of tho… - Oct 25, 2019, 6:37pm -
Nick of FrequentMiler talks about his experience doing the “40K To Far Away” contest, where all 3 FrequentMiler bloggers see how far they can get, each with 40,000 of a different bank currency. Nick, given Citi TY Points, found and used the deal… - Oct 24, 2019, 6:41pm -
Whenever I’ve done posts comparing the prices across different programs I’ve already found that JAL Miles are among the lowest, but today I’ll show you how to potentially double the value of these already great miles. As you’ll see, I firs… - Oct 22, 2019, 7:49pm -
Here is your monthly update of all the global hotel bonus points promotions that are available. We are continuing to see more offers emerge as hotel companies try to encourage any sort of travel now that there is even the smallest glimmer of hope tha… - 16 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 6:31pm -
Obviously more of Staycation offer for those of who live in New Zealand but IHG is offering several promotions for stays at their NZ locations. Remember to register for IHG Rewards Club Double Points offer prior to completing your stays! Offer detail… - 3 days ago Oct 17, 2020, 8:00pm -
Austria’s Falkensteiner Hotels are offering up to 25% off stays at nine of their hotels for some winter vacations when you book by October 31. The sale provides a base 20% discount with an additional 5% off for members of their Spirit Club program… - 3 days ago Oct 17, 2020, 1:00pm -
Offer details: Earn up to 3,000 Bonus Bonvoy Points per stay at any one of 5 Marriott Hotels in Taipei. Full details & online booking. Until Nov 15, 20 Participating Hotels: W Taipei Taipei Marriott Hotel Aloft Taipei Zhongshan Courtyard by Marriott… - 3 days ago Oct 17, 2020, 2:00am -
Earlier this week we let readers of our Canadian site know that the first Radisson Blu Hotel in Canada opened up its doors in Toronto. At that time award nights were pricing out the regular price of 44,000 points per night but now Radisson Rewards… - 4 days ago Oct 16, 2020, 4:55pm -
Earlier in the day we brought you details of the rejuvenated Fairmont Stay Close offer and in that post we mentioned the new Triple Points offer stays at Accor Hotels in North and Central America. This includes all Accor brands from Fairmont to Sofit… - 5 days ago Oct 15, 2020, 10:22pm -
American Express U.S. and Marriott have upped the game on several of their Bonvoy Brilliant cards today to include automatic Marriott Bonvoy Platinum elite status when you meet the minimum spend requirements on the two cards that offer it! This is in… - 5 days ago Oct 15, 2020, 8:19pm -
For today and tomorrow only TAP Air Portugal has a great new sale on flights from Europe to the four cities they serve in Northeastern Brazil, namely Maceio, Fortaleza, Recife and Salvador. The offer is that kids fly free when you use promo code KIDS… - 5 days ago Oct 15, 2020, 7:20pm -
The Highlight: Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Double Gold Plus Rewards Points on Hertz bookings at participating locations in the United States, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Slovak Republic, Spain & United Kingdom. Full… - 5 days ago Oct 15, 2020, 6:46pm -
In the last episode of the Rewards Canada Podcast (our Canadian site’s podcast) I discussed the outlook for loyalty programs for the fall and even stated that I expected Marriott to extend their 2,500 bonus points per stay bonus offer beyond Octo… - 5 days ago Oct 15, 2020, 6:21pm -
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Posted: 10/19/2020 | October 19th, 2020 When you look back at 2020, what do you think you’ll remember most about it? For me, it will be the lost momentum. When the year began, it looked like it would be the Year of Matt (take that, “Summer of Geo… - 23 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 12:00pm -
Posted: 10/17/2020 | October 17th, 2020 As the Southern cotton economy expanded on the back of slave labor in the early 1800s, towns emerged to transport the cotton on the Mississippi River. New Orleans, Memphis, Vicksburg, and Natchez are the four m… - 3 days ago Oct 17, 2020, 1:00pm -
Posted: 10/17/2020 | October 17th, 2020 Portland, Oregon, is one of America’s most unique cities. While it often gets overshadowed by Seattle to the north, Portland is one of the US’s best and most interesting metropolises. With a world-class foo… - 3 days ago Oct 17, 2020, 11:06am -
To be a successful travel writer or blogger, you have to keep learning. In this post, David Farley, an award-winning travel writer whose work has appeared in numerous publications, shares 11 tips on how to keep getting better so that you can reach wi… - 5 days ago Oct 15, 2020, 12:42pm -
Posted: 10/8/20 | October 8th, 2020 Lebawit Lily Girma is an award-winning journalist who has been living in the Caribbean since 2008. In this guest post, she shares her tips and advice for exploring the Caribbean in an ethical and sustainable way wh… - 12 days ago Oct 8, 2020, 11:38am -
Posted: 10/5/20 | October 5th, 2020 In June, full of COVID antibodies that would disappear before the month’s end, I drove to Boston to see my family. My original plan was to stay a week and then slowly make my way back to Austin, stopping at as ma… - 15 days ago Oct 5, 2020, 2:16pm -
Posted: 10/1/2020 | October 1st, 2020 I had no idea what to expect when I first visited Quito. The capital of Ecuador and home to two million people, the city had a grittiness to it that reminded me a lot of Naples that was juxtaposed by beautiful an… - 19 days ago Oct 1, 2020, 12:13pm -
Posted: 9/28/20 | September 28th, 2020 The coronavirus has given us all a wake-up call about what travel insurance does — and does not — cover. A lot of people assumed that travel insurance covered everything and, at the drop of a hat, would fly… - 22 days ago Sep 28, 2020, 1:28pm -
Posted: 9/24/20 | September 24th, 2020 As a history nerd, I love taking a deep dive into a destination’s past. I’m a firm believer that if you don’t understand where people have come from, you’ll never understand where they are now. It’s a… - 26 days ago Sep 24, 2020, 7:27am -
Posted: 9/21/2020 | September 21st, 2020 Today’s guest post is from Alicia Erickson. She’s a travel writer who splits her time primarily between East and Southern Africa, India, and Seattle. She’s writing about how to save money in Uganda, a co… - 29 days ago Sep 21, 2020, 10:34am -
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 -
Adulting 101 Recently, a reader named Shawn asked me to share some tips for graduating young men as they enter adulthood next year. Keep in mind, I am no expert on any subject at all and spend most of my days confused by the world around me. But, you… - 19 days ago Oct 1, 2020, 9:25am -
Burst Pipes What was your mom and dad’s relationship like? Actually, hold on. What I’m really asking is this… Did their relationship have an impact on who you grew up to be? (Obviously, the answer is “hell yes”) In the unlikely event that a… - 49 days ago Sep 1, 2020, 8:54am -
The Way We Were Dear Young Readers: This one’s for you. It recently occurred to me that this is the only world you’ve ever known. “Your world” is one in which recessions come around every few years, nobody likes anything, and pandemics turn l… - 80 days ago Aug 1, 2020, 8:57am -
The Anti-Masker’s Rap It was late (after midnight) just a few months ago. My face was deep in ice cream like a fat Russell Crowe. I heard a crash and some bangs from the porch outside. So I picked up my bat and grabbed some cyanide. Searched up and… - Jul 1, 2020, 7:01am -
On The Doorstep I get it. You have things that are off limits, right? Certain subjects that you won’t discuss? Well…as is fairly obvious by now…I’m a weirdo. One who never got built that way. For better or worse, my life is anything but Fort… - Jun 1, 2020, 9:47am -
Quarantine Life Why is it so hard for us to be vulnerable? Countless walls. All these defenses. Well, I’ve had enough of it. I’m going to write an honest, unfiltered diary during this crazy stay-at-home time. And I’m peeling back the curtain to… - May 1, 2020, 9:08am -
Surreal Life I’m sleeping very soundly these days because of two words… Donald Trump. Sure, for just a moment, I started to wonder if he’s actually a doctor at all. But then I had a pep talk with myself. And it was really tremendous. You’ve n… - Apr 1, 2020, 9:53am -
A Simple Time Let’s gather around the campfire, close our eyes, and try to visualize the days of yore. Maybe we’ll even be able to remember that a society existed before the coronavirus mass freakout. Wait, I think I remember it… It’s all sta… - Mar 1, 2020, 10:08am -
Laker Town It’s been just over a year since I retired from writing about miles and points. I haven’t looked back to see how interesting (or strange) the things are that have popped into my head each month since. But that’s how it goes…whateve… - Feb 1, 2020, 10:33am -
Realistic Resolutions I should probably be more realistic about my New Year’s resolutions. Like many of you, I will eat better… For a week. I’ll look deep into the eyes of my family and friends to articulate how much they matter… Just as infr… - Jan 1, 2020, 8:01am -
Chase is offering a five free night certificates that can be used on properties costing up to 50,000 points per night when you spend $5,000 within the first three months of account opening on the Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless cardThe post Chase Ma… - 10 hours ago Oct 20, 2020, 1:22am -
Update 10/19/20: If you have a corporate card along with one of the eligible charge cards below you can also get the annual statement credit. You can use this link for all cards. Hat tip to jesstault Update 3/4/2020: American Express Green card has b… - 11 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 11:30pm -
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The Offer No direct link, targeted offer Get a $10 statement credit by using your enrolled Card to spend a minimum of $60 + in one or more transactions in-store at Macy’s stores or online at macys.com by 12/31/2020. Others are seeing 1,000 Membersh… - 12 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 10:30pm -
The Offer No direct link, shows in the inbox of Starbucks app Starbucks is offering a $5 bonus eGiftcard when you send a $15 Starbucks giftcard and use a Mastercard to pay The Fine Print Limit 1 Our Verdict You can send the gift card to yourself as w… - 13 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 10:06pm -
Postmates is offering 50% off when using promo code FOODIES. $10 minimum orderThe post [YMMV] Postmates: 50% Off With Promo Code LINEBACKER appeared first on Doctor Of Credit. - 13 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 9:45pm -
The Offer Direct link to offer Delta is offering a status match when you have status with Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, jetBlue, Southwest Airlines or United Airlines and register by October 31, 2020. You’ll keep your elevated status through… - 14 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 8:58pm -
In June 2019 Mastercard announced a new program called 'True Name', this allows transgender and non-binary people to change the name on their credit, debit or prepaid card to reflect their true identity.The post Citi Partners With Mastercard To Offe… - 14 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 8:45pm -
Update 10/19/20: Houston now open as well, Dallas-Fort Worth opening in the coming days. Update 10/12/20: CLT and SFO now open as well. Update: SEA and PHL locations are currently open. The new Centurion Lounge at JFK will open in the coming days. Th… - 14 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 8:39pm -
Get 11% back at Home Depot on your in-store purchase.The post 11% Home Depot Rebate in Many States appeared first on Doctor Of Credit. - 16 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 6:34pm -
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Find the latest Disney promotions, discount deals, and coupons here. Want to spend a magical time away from your house? Disney Theme Parks want to offer a promotion where you can save 25% off your ShopDisney purchase! This discount is available at… - 18 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 4:30pm -
Make sure to bookmark this page for the latest Office Depot coupons, promo codes, and promotions! Right here, we have all of the latest and best promotions that Office Depot is offering to their customers! If you’re shopping in-store, make sure you… - 18 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 4:29pm -
When you shop online, you can always find great ways to receive cash back.Mr. Rebates ($7.50 sign up bonus) is by far one of the best online cash back websites you can ever sign up for. It might not seem that much at first but if you tend to shop a… - 18 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 4:28pm -
Tucked away on the rim of the Ngorongoro conservation area, overlooking the crater Asilia Africa’s The Highlands offers a unique experience of individual Star Wars style dome tents. Looking like something meant for the moon, these tents are uniquel… - 12 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 10:49pm -
There are very few places in the world as magical as the Serengeti. With an abundance of wildlife, rolling hills meeting vast planes, and several active conservation projects, the Serengeti is where those who want to experience a day in the life of t… - 5 days ago Oct 15, 2020, 2:00pm -
Alaska Airlines is planning to join the Oneworld Alliance. Since their announcement in February 2020, there has been an ever changing timeline on when the airline would become a full fledge member. The latest plan brings Alaska into the Oneworld Alli… - 6 days ago Oct 14, 2020, 1:05pm -
Amazon Prime Day 2020 deals are here and now is a great time to pick up some great travel products (for when we get back in the sky). If you fly coach often (or have a frequent flier in your life that does), here are some great travel products and ga… - 7 days ago Oct 13, 2020, 2:00pm -
The American Express centurion lounges have been closed since March 21, 2020 due to the covid pandemic. American Express is slowly reopening lounges with the first lounges in Seattle and Philadelphia reopening on October 5, 2020. Since then Charlot… - 8 days ago Oct 12, 2020, 8:38pm -
Asilia Africa is one of Tanzania most awarded Safari operator and they are offering discounts never seen before to bring you back to Africa! After my own stay with Asilia, self-funded and not sponsored by Asilia, I can say NOW is the time to visit Ta… - 9 days ago Oct 11, 2020, 1:19pm -
Hawai’i finally plans to reopen to tourism on October 15, with a catch. Similar to Alaska’s rules, visitors must obtain a COVID test within 72 hours of departure, or enter a 14-day quarantine. While obtaining results quickly remains a challenge,… - 15 days ago Oct 5, 2020, 1:00pm -
Qatar Airways Business class with their Qsuites hard product is among the best ways to fly. Pre-pandemic, Qatar was voted several times as the world’s best business class, and even today they are living up to their name. As one of the only airlines… - 25 days ago Sep 25, 2020, 8:42pm -
The story of the troubled 737MAX program is starting its path to recertification by the FAA. The MAX suffered two fatal crashes in a short period of time. The airliner that has been grounded worldwide since February of 2019 moved one step closer… - 27 days ago Sep 23, 2020, 3:24pm -
The Chase Unlimited is now my favorite cash back card and will become my card of choice for most transactions. The Chase Unlimited offers me the most cash back where I spend a majority of my money. In addition, cash back can be converted to valuable… - 35 days ago Sep 15, 2020, 10:00pm -
Get a $20 bonus when you open an Axos Bank no-fee Essential Checking Account, plus earn unlimited $20 rewards for referring friends, and receive another $100 bonus for new small business owners, available nationwide across the U.S.A. [Read More] Ax… - 4 days ago Oct 16, 2020, 10:07pm -
Get $200-$500 from BMO Harris Bank with a New Personal Checking Account and/or New Business Checking Account in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, Arizona, Kansas, or Missouri. [Read More] BMO Harris Bank: $350 Personal Checking + $500 Biz Ch… - 4 days ago Oct 16, 2020, 3:34pm -
Get a $50 Visa Reward Card when you open a new Arvest Bank personal checking account (no direct deposit required), plus earn up to $250 per year for referring your friends to bank with Arvest. [Read More] Arvest Bank: $50 Personal Checking Reward +… - 5 days ago Oct 15, 2020, 10:14pm -
Webull is a free stock trading app that allows you to open a commission-free brokerage account with no minimum balance requirements and no fees to open or maintain an account.To get 2 free stocks ($8-$1,600 each), sign up via this Webull Free Stock… - 5 days ago Oct 15, 2020, 5:06pm -
Earn free promotional credits when you purchase gift cards or reload your gift card balance on Amazon.com. [Read More] Amazon $15 Promo Code with $50 Gift Card Purchase – Get Free CreditThe post Amazon $15 Promo Code with $50 Gift Card Purchase… - 6 days ago Oct 14, 2020, 6:39pm -
Check out the Brex Corporate Card to earn a $750 statement credit bonus when you spend $1,000 on Brex, plus earn a $500 gift card for each business that you refer. [Read More] Brex Corporate Card – $750 Statement Credit and $500 Referral BonusTh… - 6 days ago Oct 14, 2020, 4:36pm -
You can receive up to a $750 Bonus from Credible when you successfully close on a refinance student loan of at least $100,000 ($300 bonus applies to loan balances of less than $100,000), available when you submit your refinancing request, and then co… - 6 days ago Oct 14, 2020, 4:05pm -
Try the Crypto.com Wallet App and Metal Visa Card to buy, sell, send, track, and spend your crypto, plus get a $50 USD bonus when you stake at least 1,000 CRO (about $180 as of 9/1/2020) in a Metal Visa Card for 6 months.Earn $50 for Limited Time: O… - 7 days ago Oct 13, 2020, 6:26pm -
Try Voyager's commission-free cryptocurrency brokerage to trade crypto assets across multiple exchanges with USD, plus get $25 in free BTC when you trade a minimum of $100, and earn $25 more BTC for each qualified referral. [Read More] Voyager No-F… - 7 days ago Oct 13, 2020, 5:15pm -
The BioLife Plasma Services Buddy Bonus Referral Program provides you with a special bonus when you refer your friends to donate plasma at BioLife centers, plus new donors can earn $600 in 8 plasma donations for a limited time. [Read More] BioLife… - 7 days ago Oct 13, 2020, 4:48pm -
People are of two minds when it comes to in-flight meals during the pandemic era. Some are happy to see cutbacks, concluding that meal service and the interaction it requires increases the risk of virus transmission. Others see meal service cutbacks… - 13 mins ago Oct 20, 2020, 10:39am -
The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Monday that it “strongly recommends” appropriate face masks be worn by all passengers and personnel on all forms of public transport including aeroplanes, as well as in busy transportat… - 19 mins ago Oct 20, 2020, 10:33am -
Most travel loyalty programs recognize that this is the time to reward loyal members, rather than devalue program perks. And then there's United MileagePlus...United MileagePlus no longer publishes award charts, meaning there's no transparency when… - 37 mins ago Oct 20, 2020, 10:15am -
Confira abaixo algumas promoções da Livelo e seus parceiros que oferecem até 6 pontos por real gasto em compras online. Hotel Transamérica São Paulo O clientes do Hotel Transamérica São Paulo poderão acumular até 3 pontos por real gasto em r… - 47 mins ago Oct 20, 2020, 10:05am -
Finnair announced plans to cut as many as 700 jobs on Tuesday following a nearly two-month consultation process. Around 600 jobs will be lost in Finland, while a further 100 employees will be made permanently redundant at the airline’s foreign outp… - 1 hour ago Oct 20, 2020, 9:48am -
Starting from 09 November 2020, Singapore Airlines will once again offer non-stop flights between Singapore and New York. The three-times-weekly service between Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) will… - 2 hours ago Oct 20, 2020, 9:22am -
The famous Chicken Junglee Sandwich now will be available for you to savour from the comfort of your home, amongst many other offerings from the TajSATS catering unit of the Taj Hotels. The post TajSATS Catering now home delivers (Chicken Junglee Sa… - 2 hours ago Oct 20, 2020, 9:12am -
A Delta Air Lines flight from Miami (MIA) to Atlanta (ATL) was delayed by over four hours on Monday night after a passenger first refused to wear a face mask and then apparently struck a flight attendant across the face when they were asked to deplan… - 4 hours ago Oct 20, 2020, 6:25am -
World of Hyatt adalah sebuah loyalty program hotel yang menjadi favorit di kalangan enthusiast poin & miles. Poin Hyatt dianggap sebagai poin dengan valuasi yang tinggi menggantikan Starwood Preferred Guest yang kini sudah tergabung dengan Marrio… - 5 hours ago Oct 20, 2020, 6:15am -
Well, it’s the good news and bad news piece. Good news: My (and a friend’s) other blog, The Travel Game, is doing great. Starting off with a base of readers and competent developer definitely helped. I’m spending a lot of time over there. Bad n… - Sep 6, 2019, 7:31pm -
Get And we’re back! A little bit later than I expected, but back nonetheless. Every so often, I like to do something different and talk about individual cities instead of the miles and points that you can use to get there. Today, I wanted to look a… - Jul 30, 2019, 11:52pm -
Hi all. I’m going to be out of town for the next couple of weeks. There will continue to be posts on LVA Travel, so keep up there. Want to subscribe? Just enter your email in the box above (and to the right) and click on the confirmation. GMa… - Jul 6, 2019, 1:12am -
Hmm, let’s see, what’s going on these days? You could be an unfortunate Air Canada customer who got locked on the plane. Anxiety disorder or not, I really wouldn’t want to wake up on an empty plane. And how did they miss a passenger? Certain Di… - Jun 24, 2019, 8:52pm -
Some of what we’ve published at LVA Travel: Cash back shopping is a way to make your purchases work for you. Here’s how it works. Will your points and miles expire? Take a look at the expiration policies of some major companies. Added bonus: a pi… - Jun 10, 2019, 8:18pm -
Note: At the bottom of this article, I discuss some upcoming changes to the blog. I came across an interesting article on CNBC today about closing credit cards. They offered a piece of advice that I don’t see often but is frequently correct. Should… - Jun 5, 2019, 6:53pm -
Every year around this time, a media outlet or two writes an article predicting an upcoming “summer from hell,” predicated on record passenger volumes and airport staffing shortages. And while summers are definitely tougher when it comes to wait… - May 30, 2019, 3:14pm -
Radisson Rewards, the loyalty program for the Radisson Collection and six other brands, has announced its mid-year promotion. It’s pretty straightforward and lasts from May 27 — August 31. Starting with your second stay, you’ll earn 3,000 bonu… - May 28, 2019, 3:29pm -
I was flying out of Boston’s Logan Airport today when I noticed an addition to the TSA checkpoint: The airport is rolling out Clear lanes in Terminal A. I’ve talked about Clear before, but here’s a quick reminder, since it’s now closing in on… - May 24, 2019, 1:54am -
Well, this is something that you don’t see every day. According to the Dallas Business Journal, American Airlines is lowering some bag fees. Don’t get too excited if you are an everyday passenger, though. These fees are only on specialty oversize… - May 21, 2019, 3:56pm -
The Corona pandemic has forced aviation into an unprecedented crisis. Hundreds of aircraft remain grounded. Some even have to leave the skies forever to save costs. Many airlines also have to send employees home and further adapt their operations to… - 2 days ago Oct 18, 2020, 7:02pm -
Iconic Airbus A380 Onboard Lounge and Shower Spa services re-open after a thorough health and safety review. Emirates is rolling out a redesigned onboard experience. The celebrated Airbus A380 Onboard Lounge and Shower Spa have resumed operations wit… - 2 days ago Oct 18, 2020, 6:38pm -
The Dutch national carrier KLM celebrated its birthday just last week. The oldest airline in the world is now 101 years of age. Last year there were a lot of festivities because of the 100th birthday. It was celebrated with several special ev… - 4 days ago Oct 16, 2020, 9:26pm -
For the duration of the winter timetable until the end of March 2021 Lufthansa will be deploying four of the currently parked Airbus A350-900s to its hub in Frankfurt. The Airbus A350-900 is one of the most modern and environmentally friendly long-ha… - 7 days ago Oct 13, 2020, 9:17am -
According to a new study by Hilton, 95% of Americans are missing travel right now – are you one of them? It’s not surprising, after six months of restrictions brought on by a global pandemic which led to working and learning from home and little… - 8 days ago Oct 12, 2020, 5:50pm -
As Qatar Airways continues to rapidly rebuild its network across the globe and in the U.S., the airline has announced it will operate four weekly flights to San Francisco – the fifth new destination launched by the national carrier of the State o… - 8 days ago Oct 12, 2020, 10:14am -
In March this year, Lufthansa closed almost its entire lounge network worldwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated travel restrictions. Approximately three months later, selected lounges were reopened at the HUBs in Frankfurt and Munich,… - 11 days ago Oct 9, 2020, 11:03am -
Delta Air Lines’ domestic network is operated by both Airbus and Boeing short and medium haul aircraft. The Boeing 737 and Airbus A321 make up most of the short haul fleet. But the Airbus A220 makes a grand entrance at Delta this year. Just like at… - 12 days ago Oct 8, 2020, 8:47pm -
British Airways is running an extremely generous 50% discount on all long-haul redemptions (25% on Reward Flight Saver). This is a superb offer for Avios collectors, as it is supposed to apply to all destinations and all cabins: “Book a Reward Fl… - 12 days ago Oct 8, 2020, 4:58pm -
You can pay 50% less Avios on any long haul Reward Flight booked before 13 October 2020.. Now, that’s a reward worth writing about. This means that customers can pick up return flights to destinations like Los Angeles for 30,00 Avios or Dubai for 2… - 14 days ago Oct 6, 2020, 4:08pm -
A bit of an odd one... I booked a last minute trip to St Lucia last week as something to look forward to. However when I go to check-in online, while it’s says online check-in is open when I actually try to check-in it says I’m too early. Though… - 15 mins ago Oct 20, 2020, 10:37am -
Just in: Singapore Airlines has announced it'll resume non-stop Airbus A350 flights to New York from November 9 - and this time we're actually talking New York, as in JFK rather than Newark. ---Quote--- Operating to JFK International Airport... - 19 mins ago Oct 20, 2020, 10:33am -
Off-peak HND-LHR in economy class costs 35,000 Avios + £27 now, which is more expensive than flying Japan Airlines! The 19,500 Avios option is still available, but fee's increased to £107. . Image:... - 21 mins ago Oct 20, 2020, 10:31am -
Any idea when there actually will be direct flights to/from Israel? There are conflicting messages in the [Israeli] press... - 27 mins ago Oct 20, 2020, 10:25am -
Hi everyone, I've been trying to find the answer to this myself, but I can't find very definitive answers. Here's the situation: Girlfriend (non-US citizen, traveling with an approved ESTA and planning on entering the states with VWP) is... - 55 mins ago Oct 20, 2020, 9:57am -
Image: https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.flyertalk.com-vbulletin/2000x1053/mightytravels_2020_10_20_at_12_19_25_pm_60b4d275495ccda0c7c23982602e06363d9ebbef.jpg - HDN is near Steamboat Springs, CO https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yampa_Valley_Airport .… - 2 hours ago Oct 20, 2020, 9:22am -
just saw this news! Sad!! https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3106279/cathay-pacific-axe-6000-staff-and-close-dragon-brand-bid... - 2 hours ago Oct 20, 2020, 9:13am -
Nice sale from Los Angeles to Seoul, South Korea with Aeromexico. We selected dates in June 2021 where we hope things are back to normal, border-wise and Covid-wise... *LAX-ICN* would earn 27243 *MQMs* 7265 *MQDs* 3.82 MQD Ratio Delta Diamond... - 2 hours ago Oct 20, 2020, 9:09am -
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Apologies if this or similar questions have come up, I couldn’t see anything recent. I have return flights booked in December from LHR to JNB, however as the UK is still on the South Africa high risk list as of yesterday, I want to start thinkin… - 2 hours ago Oct 20, 2020, 8:51am -
Welcome to the Daily Question thread at /r/churning! This is the thread to post questions about churning for miles/points/cash. Just because you have a question about credit cards does NOT mean it belongs here. If you’re brand new here, please read… - 47 mins ago Oct 20, 2020, 10:05am -
From time to time, the mod team receives reports of various comments related to Covid, mostly based around things such as public policy, efficacy of various prevention measures, etc. We realize that our current environment sucks and isn't fun, but we… - 15 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 7:55pm -
This is the Weekly Off-Topic thread There's more to this hobby than just credit cards - it spreads out into travel aspirations, what luggage or wallet you're using, or what flavor kombucha your local WeWork is serving. Please use this thread to talk… - 24 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 11:05am -
Welcome to the daily discussion thread! Please post topics for discussion here. While some questions can be used to start a discussion/debate, most questions belong in the question thread unless you love getting downvotes. If your discussion is about… - 24 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 11:05am -
Welcome to the Daily Question thread at /r/churning! This is the thread to post questions about churning for miles/points/cash. Just because you have a question about credit cards does NOT mean it belongs here. If you’re brand new here, please read… - 1 day ago Oct 19, 2020, 10:06am -
How'd your churning week go? Any super huge highs? Any thank yous you'd like to give /r/churning? Did you book an awesome Trip? Are you excited to share your latest redemption? Did you score some unexpected Miles/Points? Trip Reports, Success Stori… - 2 days ago Oct 18, 2020, 11:04am -
Welcome to the daily discussion thread! Please post topics for discussion here. While some questions can be used to start a discussion/debate, most questions belong in the question thread unless you love getting downvotes. If your discussion is about… - 2 days ago Oct 18, 2020, 11:04am -
Welcome to the Daily Question thread at /r/churning! This is the thread to post questions about churning for miles/points/cash. Just because you have a question about credit cards does NOT mean it belongs here. If you’re brand new here, please read… - 2 days ago Oct 18, 2020, 10:05am -
Welcome to MS Weekly at /r/churning! This is the open thread for discussion of all things MS. Methods, ideas, pain points, and everything else about MS is game. As always read the wiki. Be warned: Asking questions in here that show you haven't done a… - 3 days ago Oct 17, 2020, 11:04am -
Welcome to the daily discussion thread! Please post topics for discussion here. While some questions can be used to start a discussion/debate, most questions belong in the question thread unless you love getting downvotes. If your discussion is about… - 3 days ago Oct 17, 2020, 11:04am -
Please note: This is a stickied sponsored post, please scroll down for new posts. This Deal is only on Moznaim.com. NOT IN STORES and they can not be placed over the phone. Must use link below or use website to purchase. This sale ends on October 2… - 8 hours ago Oct 20, 2020, 2:25am -
In the inbox of your Starbucks app you should see this offer for a free $5 eGift card when you buy a $15+ gift card with a Mastercard: This offer is not targeted, so you can take advantage of this promotion even if it’s not in your offer inbox. You… - 13 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 9:46pm -
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Honeywell T9 Smart Thermostat With Smart Room Sensor For Just $162.25 From Amazon This was selling for $199.99 yesterday and is now the lowest price ever from Amazon. This deal includes a smart room sensor so that your entire house will be comfortab… - 14 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 9:16pm -
Update: If you apply for the Chase Hyatt card by 12/31/20, you will receive 10 elite qualifying night credits for 2020 and 10 elite qualifying night credits for 2021! You can also choose between a signup bonus of: Offer #1: 25K bonus points for spend… - 14 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 9:00pm -
When the world aviation agencies started grounding the 737 MAX, I don’t think anyone in the travel business ever thought that it would take this long before it returned to...The post AA Is Bringing Back The 737 MAX – Would You Fly It? appeared f… - 6 hours ago Oct 20, 2020, 4:51am -
On Saturday, after the numbers at TSA screening checkpoints across the United States jumped, I predicted that the TSA throughput was going to break the million mark (regarding the number...The post Breaking News: TSA Throughput Breaks the One Millio… - 16 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 7:04pm -
This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our...The post The Travel Gadget Flight Attendants Never Leave Home Without a… - 17 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 5:43pm -
There are several e-commerce business perks with select Ink cards. Perks include earning more points and redemption bonuses, available for a limited time.The post E-Commerce Business Perks for Ink Cards (More Points & Bonuses) appeared first on John… - 19 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 3:27pm -
The best noise canceling headphones for traveling can make travels much more enjoyable. With long batter life, users can sleep and drown out loud noises.The post Best Noise-Canceling Headphones For Traveling appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 20 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 2:26pm -
This ultimate guide to the Chase Sapphire application process and the specific rules they follow will help you get the most out of your experience.The post Guide To Chase Sapphire Reserve & Preferred Application Rules appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 21 hours ago Oct 19, 2020, 1:24pm -
This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers.. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products.. For an explanation of our Advertising Disclosure,...The post Why You Should Use Shoe Covers at… - 3 days ago Oct 17, 2020, 5:23pm -
TSA numbers jumped this past week and surprisingly again yesterday, when 950,024 people passed through security checkpoints in the U.S. It looks like they might break one million tomorrow or...The post Is Airplane Air Really Cleaner Than the Air Ins… - 4 days ago Oct 16, 2020, 7:36pm -
For a limited time, Chase cardholders can use their Ultimate Rewards for Apple purchases, with a redemption bonus of up to 50 percent, which can save cardholders some money. The post Using Chase Ultimate Rewards for Apple Purchases (Up to 50% Bonus)… - 4 days ago Oct 16, 2020, 3:12pm -
What is the best credit cards for Apple iPhone purchases? Get up to $1,000 in bonus cash and free cell phone protection with our pick.The post The Best Credit Cards for the Apple iPhone (Free Phone Protection) appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 4 days ago Oct 16, 2020, 1:13pm -
We bring you more on the bank rewards frenzy, an amazing site all about documentary mania, how to do (or not) Covid travel, the last honey hunter, TBB escapes in the woods, we visit Singapore and Switzerland, always the best Covid-19 coverage, some p… - 4 days ago Oct 16, 2020, 10:30am -
We bring you content about the airline industry meltdown, how US bungled the plague, where to hold Health Savings Accounts, travel during Covid, the New England Journal of Medicine goes political, snow ball fight from 125 years ago, Hyatt extends ben… - 11 days ago Oct 9, 2020, 10:30am -
We bring you the IHG Rewards new offers, talk about the pandemic end, warn you about the FinTok lunacy, the sad Trump tax returns, travel to Indonesia, Berlin, North Korea and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chase expanded the Pay Yourself Back fea… - 19 days ago Oct 1, 2020, 10:31am -
We bring you posts about how banks have too many miles, the sad Covid-19 spreading rates, freak out with the FINCEN files, horrible middle class finances, travel to so many cool places, the best Covid-19 coverage, some advice on personal finance like… - 25 days ago Sep 25, 2020, 10:30am -
We bring you content about our pandemic grief, it is now raining miles and points, new Hyatt promos, the most popular YouTubers, LA Clippers LOL, we travel to many places around the world, nice graph of the world economy, how a billionaire went broke… - 32 days ago Sep 18, 2020, 10:30am -
We bring you the latest on our pandemic spiral, the latest travel rewards cards, how to travel to Hawaii for free, shocking 401(k) plan stats, the Wirecard fraud, we learn about the land of Kush in Sudan, the best Covid coverage always, sign up for s… - 39 days ago Sep 11, 2020, 10:30am -
We bring you the latest on the corona testing mess, introduce you to the new Chase Flex card, all US airlines kill fees, the dead office economy, travel to Petra, the best Covid-19 coverage, some promos to register if you are taking the risk to trave… - 46 days ago Sep 4, 2020, 10:30am -
We try to protect you from virus aerosols, the best extended stay hotels, warn you about blockchain BS, a vicious Doug Parker beating, RIP Eric Mueller, the best Covid coverage you have come to expect, many promotions to register for, travel to Detro… - 53 days ago Aug 28, 2020, 10:30am -
We bring you a gem about innovation magic, the Covid long haulers, a comprehensive Citi ThankYou Points guide, having second passports, lasting immunity, the latest credit card offers, the latest merger rumors and promos, the most remote Airbnb prope… - 57 days ago Aug 24, 2020, 10:30am -
We bring you more on the new Covid saliva test, the best beach towns, a history of electric cars, a comprehensive State election guide, some amazing links for aviation geeks, the best Covid-19 coverage you have come to expect, flying trains and nucle… - 63 days ago Aug 18, 2020, 10:30am -
