Earlier this year, customers were repeatedly disappointed as Chase slowly removed benefits from credit card after credit card. One of these benefits that Chase confirmed would be removed from all Chase cards as of August 26 is price protection, whic… - 54 mins ago Sep 18, 2018, 11:00am -
United Airlines will roll out a new boarding process on Tuesday, September 18. The airline has been testing out this new process since August 2017 in hopes of having a more organized signage procedure and improving customer satisfaction. United’s u… - 2 hours ago Sep 18, 2018, 10:00am -
It’s safe to say Svalbard isn’t the most popular of vacation destinations — it could have something to do with the fact that polar bears outnumber residents or its freezing temperatures. But it’s an incredible place for travelers interested i… - 3 hours ago Sep 18, 2018, 9:00am -
One of the major frustrations that miles and points collectors have with American Airlines’ AAdvantage mileage program is the seeming lack of award options that are bookable with AA miles. In fact, there are actually a whole lot more award options… - 6 hours ago Sep 18, 2018, 6:00am -
A business-class flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Mexico City with American Airlines was short, but it did the trick. Pros: Flagship Lounge access, friendly service and seatback IFE screes. Cons: The IFE interface was hard to navigate, and disappoint… - 11 hours ago Sep 18, 2018, 12:30am -
Eva Chen — head of fashion partnerships at Instagram and writer/editor/Influencer extraordinaire — was traveling through Newark Airport (EWR) this weekend. Usually that isn’t much cause for celebration, let alone a news article, but something i… - 12 hours ago Sep 18, 2018, 12:00am -
Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 1… - 12 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 11:30pm -
As a traveling dad based in Los Angeles, I find myself flying in and out of LAX all the time, with or without my family. The airport—the fifth-busiest in the word—handled almost 85 million passengers in 2017, and I’ve often wished, like a good… - 13 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 11:00pm -
Virgin Holidays’ The Departure Beach in Barbados is just what it sounds like: a Virgin Atlantic lounge on the beach. You won’t have to spend your last day in Barbados sequestered in an airport — this departure lounge bills itself as “the wor… - 13 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 10:45pm -
This weekend, American Express launched a 40% bonus when transferring Membership Rewards points to either British Airways Executive Club or Iberia Avios. While we dove into how to book an economy award to Ireland for just 10,000 Amex points one-way,… - 13 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 10:30pm -
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you have probably heard all about the new Starwood Preferred Guest Luxury Card from Amex. - 6 days ago Sep 12, 2018, 6:00pm -
As I’ve mentioned about a million times, I love using Plastiq.com to earn credit card rewards on mortgage payments, contractor payments, and more. - 8 days ago Sep 10, 2018, 6:00pm -
After spending some time in signup bonus limbo, the Citi Premier card emerged with a 50,000 point bonus sometime earlier this year. - 12 days ago Sep 6, 2018, 6:00pm -
Drop was founded on the idea that rewards should be available for everyday purchases, even if the consumer isn’t using a credit card. - 13 days ago Sep 5, 2018, 6:00pm -
HG Rewards Club – the loyalty program for Intercontinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and related brands — is offering a bonus up to 100% on purchased points through September 20. This applies to purchases of 5000 or more points.What’s even be… - 12 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 11:34pm -
Airlines have an easier time delivering consistent benefits than hotel chains do. Occasionally gate agents do not do their jobs correctly but for the most part airlines are able to follow their own rules for delivering elite benefits.Hotel chains r… - 15 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 9:04pm -
Over the summer American Airlines began offering complimentary (and unlimited) drinks in their Main Cabin Extra seating, coach seats with more legroom. They consider exit rows to be Main Cabin Extra, in contrast to Delta which calls their 'Comfort+'… - 17 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 6:34pm -
China is the next big thing. That was true 15 years ago, and may still be true 15 years from now (without ever actually becoming).American carriers used to operate two-thirds of the flights between the U.S. and China, and now that's flipped. And to… - 20 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 3:58pm -
Atlanta airport is the world's busiest. When you look at the number of flights many of the other busiest airports drop down in the rankings, major international airports often have large widebodies dominating but fewer flights. Atlanta certainly se… - 22 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 2:04pm -
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.Continue reading Saved By the Bell Packing Tips and Hilton Devaluation... - 24 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 12:04pm -
Checked bag fees have gone up, at United to $30, but passengers aren't getting more for their money. Instead the typical baggage experience is like this -- just watching your bags get ignored. For $30 they should receive a private escort!Now an ev… - 2 days ago Sep 16, 2018, 11:34pm -
The old saying is that there are only two kinds of luggage, "carry on and lost." It should probably be "lost or stolen."Your belongings are outside of your possession, and can you really trust anyone but yourself?Continue reading Passenger Films B… - 2 days ago Sep 16, 2018, 9:04pm -
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 New Lucrative Offer You Have to Apply in Person For and This Pilot’s Blo… - 2 days ago Sep 16, 2018, 6:34pm -
I flew American Airlines for the first time on one of their Boeing 737-800s that's been converted to a "Project Oasis" interior -- meaning it's been retrofit to have the same lack of legroom and smaller lavatories (but larger overhead bins) as their… - 2 days ago Sep 16, 2018, 3:58pm -
Singapore Airlines is launching some really exciting routes later this year:-- As of October 11, 2018, Singapore Airlines will launch nonstop flights between Singapore and Newark-- As of November 2, 2018, Singapore Airlines will launch nonstop flig… - 2 mins ago Sep 18, 2018, 11:52am -
When I got an email from American letting me know of some updates to AAdvantage, I was immediately worried and expected the worst. So I was relieved when I actually read through the changes and realized that they're not really bad. They might even be… - 52 mins ago Sep 18, 2018, 11:02am -
It's a big year for aviation in Istanbul. Istanbul's new airport is scheduled to open at the end of October. This will be a massive new airport, with a capacity of 90 million passengers per year. Then when the entire airport project is complete (whic… - 15 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 9:07pm -
IHG Rewards Club has just introduced a new flash sale on purchased points. The bonus is valid for points purchases through September 20, 2018. With this offer, members can receive a 100% bonus when they purchase at least 5,000 points in one transact… - 16 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 8:06pm -
As you might imagine, there are very strict rules around alcohol (and other drug) use for staff operating flights. Each airline or local aviation authority may have a slightly different rule for the blood alcohol allowed in a pilot or cabin crew memb… - 17 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 7:03pm -
I spend a significant amount of money annually on airfare purchases, and thanks to the generous bonus categories offered on some credit cards, it's one of the biggest ways I earn points through credit card spend.The way I see it, there are two best… - 18 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 5:30pm -
Hello from Whitehorse! Yesterday I took a transatlantic flight on Condor, which was a bit nostalgic for me. Growing up I'd always fly Condor nonstop between Tampa and Frankfurt (in economy, of course), so to fly this airline for the first time in two… - 20 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 3:33pm -
I made the switch from AT&T to T-Mobile a couple of years ago, and it has almost been life-changing. Up until recently I couldn't have been happier with T-Mobile. My bill was half of what I paid with AT&T, and T-Mobile offers an excellent internation… - 22 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 2:13pm -
Air Italy is the Italian airline that's 49% owned by Qatar Airways, which now operates flights from Milan to both Miami and New York. The airline used to be called Meridiana and have old planes, but with Qatar Airways' investment, the airline is gett… - 23 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 1:12pm -
I've reviewed Lufthansa first class many times before, though it has been years since I've reviewed their A380 first class.Our flight was departing from gate D9 and was scheduled to depart at 3:50PM, though the inbound flight was delayed, so the dep… - 24 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 12:11pm -
When it was discovered last month that Chase would be losing Korean as a transfer partner, I offhandedly mentioned that the announcement increased the value of Membership Rewards in my mind. A reader challenged me as to why a change at Chase would ch… - 10 mins ago Sep 18, 2018, 11:44am -
Radisson Rewards has sent out a targeted offer to earn double elite qualidying credits for stays through December 28, 2018. This makes it possible to qualify for top-tier status with as few as 15 single-night stays. That’s probably not worthwhil… - 16 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 8:01pm -
TopCashBack is currently offering a 5% bonus when you cash out via Virtual Visa Gift Card. That’s a pretty good way to increase the value of the cash back you’ve already earned. The Deal TopCashBack is offering a 5% bonus when you cash out via… - 21 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 2:46pm -
Thanks to the new Sam’s Club Amex Offer, it’s now possible to quintuple stack offers in order to get a free Sam’s Club membership, a free rotisserie chicken and earn a profit of $8.15. If you’re a new user for any of the programs listed below… - 1 day ago Sep 17, 2018, 11:45am -
Over the past few years, I’ve become a bit of a Hyatt fanboy. In my opinion, Hyatt is the sweet-spot brand for those in the points & miles game for many reasons: Reasonable award chart Best top-tier elite benefits (free parking, no resort fees, s… - 1 day ago Sep 17, 2018, 10:39am -
I stumbled across an interesting hack for moving points between Hawaiian Airlines and Wyndham at a 2 to 1 ratio. That is, you can turn 2 Hawaiian miles into 1 Wyndham point or 2 Wyndham points into 1 Hawaiian Airlines mile. Here’s how. Wyndham to H… - 1 day ago Sep 17, 2018, 9:06am -
A new Sam’s Club Amex Offer has appeared today which is offering $10 back when spending $50+ on the Sam’s Club website. The Deal Spend $50+ in one or more transactions at Samsclub.com and get a $10 statement credit. Key Terms Expires October 17,… - 1 day ago Sep 17, 2018, 7:32am -
The Dosh app is offering 5% cashback on up to $400 of spend on in-store purchases at Sam’s Club. The Deal Use a Dosh-linked credit or debit card in-store at Sam’s Club and earn 5% cashback. Key Terms Expiry unknown. Maximum $20 cashback. (Comment… - 2 days ago Sep 16, 2018, 6:05pm -
American Express is offering 3x Membership Rewards when purchasing Synergy Supreme+ premium gas at Exxon or Mobil gas stations. The Deal Get 3X Membership Rewards Points when you use your eligible card to purchase Synergy Supreme+ premium gasoline at… - 2 days ago Sep 16, 2018, 5:07pm -
Meijer has returned with their popular gift card promotion offering $5 off your next shopping trip for every $50 of gift cards purchased, with a limit of up to $50 back. The Deal Get $5 off your next total purchase for every $50 you spend on select g… - 2 days ago Sep 16, 2018, 3:23pm -
A good sale to Milan. ITA will price this at $607, using those dates on Lufthansa should reprice to $492 (Regular Economy) / $483 (Basic Economy). United and its partners Air Canada, Austrian, Lufthansa and Swiss Air also have a $519 fare, but that i… - 17 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 6:50pm -
A good sale to Rome. Pricing will vary slightly depending on routing. ITA will price this at $554, using those dates on Lufthansa should reprice to $474 (Regular Economy) / $465 (Basic Economy). United and its partners Air Canada, Austrian, Lufthansa… - 17 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 6:30pm -
A good sale to Hong Kong. Here are some practical travel tips to Hong Kong. Sample Travel Date: October 2nd – 9th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availab… - 17 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 6:25pm -
A good sale to Sofia ITA will price between $558 and $572, using those dates on Lufthansa should reprice to $451. Sample Travel Date: Sample from New York April 16th – 23rd, 2019 This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please fo… - 18 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 5:55pm -
A good sale to Bangkok. ITA will price this at $636, using those dates on Orbitz should reprice to $580. On some dates, the Mainland Chinese airlines will have this for cheaper, but we would pay extra to avoid transiting in China. It can take a long… - 18 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 5:25pm -
A good sale to Paris. ITA will price this at $1,061, using those dates on Lufthansa should reprice to $529 (Regular Economy) / $520 (Basic Economy). ITA will price this as United marketed fare, but you will get the best pricing buy on Lufthansa. Unit… - 19 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 5:20pm -
A good sale to Madrid. Pricing will vary slightly depending on routing. The $498 fare includes advance seat assignment, normal size carry-on and one checked bag. Delta / Air France / KLM Royal Dutch also a $458 fare, but it is a Basic Economy fare wi… - 19 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 4:55pm -
A good sale to Cabo San Lucas. Pricing will vary slightly depending on routing. The $300 fare is the regular fare which allows for normal size carry-on and personal item in addition to advanced seat assignment. United also have a $258 fare but that i… - 19 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 4:25pm -
A good sale to Tel Aviv. Pricing will vary slightly depending on routing. Here are some practical travel tips to Israel. And to Tel Aviv. Sample Travel Date: October 23rd – 30th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please fol… - 20 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 3:55pm -
A good sale to Helsinki. American / British Airways / Finnair / Iberia’s $515 fare is a regular economy fare with ONE checked luggage and normal size carry-on American / British Airways / Finnair / Iberia also have a $425 fare, but it is a Basic Ec… - 20 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 3:25pm -
A few days ago I saw Frequent Miler post some datapoints describing how folks who carry both the personal Barclays JetBlue Plus Mastercard and the JetBlue Business Card were receiving a total of 20% of the TrueBlue points they redeem back as a rebate… - 8 days ago Sep 10, 2018, 9:59am -
I wrote back in April about my misfired attempt to use US Bank Real-Time Rewards to pay for a hotel stay, learning the boring way that they really do enforce the $500 minimum on hotel Real-Time Rewards redemptions. But since then, I've had quite a fe… - 11 days ago Sep 7, 2018, 6:04pm -
I just got back from a weekend in Atlantic City, where I took advantage of the status match promotions I wrote about a few weeks ago.Getting there and backOnce I made my reservation I looked into train tickets to Atlantic City, and found they were so… - 22 days ago Aug 27, 2018, 9:59am -
The difficult thing about writing about Choice Privileges is that they have so many properties it can be tough to know precisely where to focus: the 6,000-point Quality Inn in Wilsonville, Oregon, the 30,000-point Port Inn Kennebunk in Maine, the 35,… - 26 days ago Aug 23, 2018, 7:28pm -
A few years back I went on a bit of a kick about Choice Privileges, the loyalty program of Choice Hotels International. My conclusion was that while the program wasn't for me, its very low starting redemptions (just 6,000 points per night) and decent… - 27 days ago Aug 22, 2018, 9:59am -
Back in November, 2015, Barclaycard devalued their Arrival Plus card in two ways:they lowered the rebate on points redeemed for travel statement credits from 10% to 5%;and they raised the minimum travel statement credit redemption amount from $25 to… - 40 days ago Aug 9, 2018, 9:59am -
All the way back in November, 2016, I took advantage of an Atlantic City Borgata promotion for free slot play and made a few hundred dollars during a weekend trip to Philadelphia.Last night I saw over at Frequent Miler two more potentially lucrative… - 43 days ago Aug 6, 2018, 3:25pm -
I started this blog (and wrote my always-soon-to-be-bestselling e-book) because I was frustrated at the state of the travel hacking blogosphere. A tiny amount of actual information trickled out over and over again, mixed in with enthusiastic praise f… - 47 days ago Aug 2, 2018, 9:59am -
I'd like to briefly enter five pieces of evidence into the record.On April 2, 2018, Ben Schlappig wrote for the first time about about Hyatt's "Hyatt Prive" travel agent partnership. He wrote:… - 54 days ago Jul 26, 2018, 1:34am -
There is a mistake I consistently make in my travel hacking practice: I compare every travel purchase I make to its lowest-cost alternative in isolation. For example, take an airport like LAX with nearby properties in multiple hotel chains. Glancing… - 63 days ago Jul 17, 2018, 4:36pm -
The Travelocity® Rewards American Express® Card may unlock the secret to some of the most powerful manufacture spend strategies and the potential rewards from the card are huge. However, this card is often overlooked for credit cards that offer mor… - Jun 5, 2014, 9:57pm -
Every month I’ll post the top 10 best current credit card sign-up offers and update the list throughout the month if offers change. You can always check out my credit cards page for a full list of cards, but since the best credit card offers ar… - Jun 5, 2014, 3:33am -
Devaluations are never good. For one they make us spend more miles for award flights, and two they put me to work updating the airline award chart comparison infographics! Over the last year we saw a handful of deviations including United, Delta (2x?… - Jun 5, 2014, 3:00am -
Around the same time I launched Well Traveled Mile, I was in the midst of mailing off applications for graduate school. In some ways I was hedging my bets, continuing my education while building a travel blog on the side as a platform to share one of… - Jun 3, 2014, 8:02am -
Europe is often atop many folks travel list and earning miles for free flights is a great way to cover the flight across the pond. Award flights from the US to Europe are likely the most competitive and highly demanded award routings, often making g… - Jun 2, 2014, 7:49am -
The Starwood American Express cards are among the most flexible hotel credit cards available and the points are valuable for both hotel stays and flights. The sign-up bonus on both the personal and business version of this card just increased to 30,… - May 31, 2014, 6:00am -
This week a handful of new offers were released and make for some great opportunities to earn a few nice sign-up bonuses. It is always ideal to grab a credit card when it is offering a higher than normal sign-up bonus and here a a few that are wor… - May 30, 2014, 7:26am -
The 50,000 mile Lufthansa Premier Miles & More World MasterCard® offer is currently one of the best airline credit card offers available. It’s one of the few sign-up bonuses that is worth a roundtrip flight to Europe from the US. Since it’s a… - May 29, 2014, 7:01am -
US Airways off-peak awards are one of my favorite awards and offer an exceptional value for getting to Europe and other destinations. Even though US Airways and American Airlines are in the process of merging, US Airways Dividend miles are still amon… - May 28, 2014, 7:28am -
I’ve written a few articles about how IHG has one of the most valuable best rate guarantees among all hotel brands. You can get a free night at an IHG hotel if you find the same room on an OTA (online travel agency) at a lower price. Over the last… - May 27, 2014, 7:13pm -
Today, September 14, 2018, is the last day to register your Chase Freedom to earn 5x Ultimate Rewards for the past quarter with Lyft, and at Walgreens and gas stations that you can transfer (circuitously) to Aer Lingus, British Airways, Flying Blue… - 4 days ago Sep 14, 2018, 2:17pm -
As of today, September 13, Citi has improved its transfer rates between their reward currency, ThankYou Points, and travel partner JetBlue TrueBlue. ThankYou Points earned via the Prestige and Premier cards will transfer 1,000 to 1,000 TrueBlue point… - 5 days ago Sep 13, 2018, 5:56pm -
5/24 is a buzzword in the miles and points sphere. It refers to the fact that Chase will cut you off from eligibility for many (but not all) of their most lucrative cards once you’ve opened five credit cards from any bank whatsoever in the last 24… - 12 days ago Sep 6, 2018, 7:30pm -
Updated 9/6/18 with latest Chase Sapphire bonus rule and the Marriott-family card rules. 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 d… - 12 days ago Sep 6, 2018, 4:31pm -
Update 9/4: The CardMatch tool is back with the 100k bonus offer for the Amex Platinum card, targeting a new round of consumers. There is a targeted offer available through creditcards.com’s CardMatch Tool for 100,000 Membership Rewards for spend… - 13 days ago Sep 5, 2018, 12:48am -
The cheapest level of Business Class award space on United–that is also the only kind of award space bookable with partner miles–is pretty wide open in the early winter months of Australia’s winter, which is early summer in the United States. M… - 14 days ago Sep 4, 2018, 10:35pm -
Update 9/3/18: MileValue’s Chase Sapphire Preferred link leads to an application that still has the 24 month language as opposed to the new 48 month language which is on the public application. Yesterday Chase made it harder to get repeat bonus… - 14 days ago Sep 4, 2018, 2:18am -
Applying for business credit and charge cards is a great way to earn more miles and points than you already do, but many people don’t apply for business cards because they incorrectly believe they don’t qualify. You don’t need to have employees… - 15 days ago Sep 3, 2018, 8:50pm -
There are a lot of reasons to collect miles and points. For free luxury hotel stays and First Class flights To travel to more countries than you could otherwise afford (like Norway, pictured above, where I traveled last July) To take your family on v… - 17 days ago Sep 1, 2018, 8:30am -
Delta has put many routes between the US and Mexico/Caribbean on “sale” right now through September 5, 2018 (this coming Wednesday). I say “sale” because Delta doesn’t have a published award chart anymore, but we know from charts maintained… - 18 days ago Aug 31, 2018, 3:07am -
Passenger video footage appears to show a baggage handler at Ibiza Airport (IBZ) opening a passenger's checked luggage and pocketing a portable speaker removed from inside. - 3 hours ago Sep 18, 2018, 9:00am -
Head for Points states that Hilton Honors has made what it describes as “substantial increases” to the number of points needed by members to stay at the chain's cheapest properties. This was done without any obvious announcement from the company,… - 3 hours ago Sep 18, 2018, 9:00am -
The U.S. Department of Transportation defines service animals as “any animal that is individually trained or able to provide assistance to a person with a disability; or any animal that assists persons with disabilities by providing emotional sup… - 3 hours ago Sep 18, 2018, 9:00am -
In a recent entry, former American Eagle pilot and vlogger, Jon Kotwicki, offered a look at the less glamorous side of being a commercial airline pilot and detailed how low pay, a punishing schedule, a hellish commute and eventual health concerns cau… - 13 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 11:00pm -
Hong Kong's flag carrier has announced major changes to the pay and benefit packets of its pilots. The changes will take effect on December 1 and will see pilot salaries linked to performance. There are concerns that these changes may make Cathay les… - 14 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 9:30pm -
In her new memoir, English singer Lily Allen detailed the time that she and Liam Gallagher of britpop stalwarts Oasis joined the mile-high club on a flight to Japan in 2009. - 16 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 7:53pm -
"I specifically carry an iPhone, iPad, wireless earphones, passport, cash, ID, extra batteries, and charging cables every time I step on the plane, in the exact same location on my Scottevest gear. Sometimes I even put my laptop in it." - 17 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 6:49pm -
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol essentially says, “We don’t care what’s legal for you,” thanks to rules and regulations surrounding the use of marijuana and travelers crossing the border from Canada who may work in the industry when the countr… - 1 day ago Sep 17, 2018, 9:00am -
Doug Parker, chairman and CEO of American Airlines, spoke out about his airline’s stance on the nation’s current political climate at a recent summit hosted by Airlines for America in Washington D.C. Parker was unequivocal in his criticism of the… - 1 day ago Sep 17, 2018, 9:00am -
You might want to pay attention if you've been looking for a cheaper way to get up and down the West Coast. A new airline is launching this fall that promises cheap flights from important cities. - 2 days ago Sep 16, 2018, 9:00am -
Personally, I love visiting national parks… And I […]The post Map Of All The World’s National Parks appeared first on Travel is Free. - 8 days ago Sep 10, 2018, 4:55pm -
Updated: Aug 23, 2018 This is every Club Carlson hotel […]The post Complete Map of Club Carlson Hotels appeared first on Travel is Free. - 26 days ago Aug 23, 2018, 5:38pm -
Which airline has the best award availability? This pos […]The post Comparing Online Award Availability (for AA, UA & DL) appeared first on Travel is Free. - 34 days ago Aug 15, 2018, 9:30pm -
Updated with interactive versions of the award map. The […]The post FlyingBlue Miles Award [Interactive] Map appeared first on Travel is Free. - 36 days ago Aug 13, 2018, 4:34am -
Offer detailsEarn up to 200 Bonus Returns points when you use La Quinta Moblie Check-in and Checkout with the La Quinta app. Find out more here Until Dec 31, 18Earn 100 points for mobile check-in and 100 points for mobile checkout. Maximum 1,000 poin… - 19 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 5:20pm -
One of the easiest ways to rack up lots of hotel points is to take advantage of the systemwide bonuses that come from many of the big chain programs and also from the lesser known programs. In fact, right now it should be rare for you NOT to earn… - 4 days ago Sep 14, 2018, 5:16pm -
The Highlight:Amtrak Guest RewardsDouble Guest Rewards points on all qualifying Amtrak travel. Register Online (Registration is required) Sep 17 - Nov 17, 18Other posts since our last Bonus Offer HighlightEarn Double Aeroplan Miles for IHG Hotel sta… - 4 days ago Sep 14, 2018, 4:37pm -
Earlier this week IHG Rewards Club's fall promotion launched offering double points and more starting with your second stay. However if you only have one stay planned or aren't someone who normally collects IHG Rewards Club points then you'll want… - 5 days ago Sep 13, 2018, 5:32pm -
The Highlight:MEA Cedar MilesEarn up to Triple Elite Qualifying Cedar Miles when you fly MEA between Beirut and Madrid (ME241/ME242), Copenhagen (ME225/ME226) or Doha (ME434/ME435). Full details Sep 17 - Dec 19, 18 - Earn Triple Qualifying Miles i… - 5 days ago Sep 13, 2018, 5:02pm -
A friendly reminder that this offer is now available with an updated link (and we've corrected the dates from our typo yesterday)Aeroplan reached out to the frequent flyer blogger community last night with this exciting news about a much awaited tr… - 5 days ago Sep 13, 2018, 4:21pm -
Aeroplan reached out to the frequent flyer blogger community last night with this exciting news about a much awaited transfer bonus from Marriott/SPG. It's been six months since we've last been able to convert Marriott/SPG points to Aeroplan with… - 5 days ago Sep 13, 2018, 1:00am -
The Highlight:Finnair PlusEarn up to Quadruple Plus Points for stays at Accor Hotels Worldwide. Full Details and online booking Book by Oct 31 for stays until Dec 31, 18 New Le Club members will earn 4x Plus points, all others will… - 6 days ago Sep 12, 2018, 5:26pm -
We finally have the very first global systemwide promotion from the combined Marriott/SPG/Ritz-Carlton program. Taking the name of Marriott's global moniker, MegaBonus, the new bonus rewards multiple night stays along with multiple brand stays. Ideal… - 6 days ago Sep 12, 2018, 4:14pm -
Offer detailsEarn up to Triple QMiles on all Qatar Airways flights Worldwide when you register and book by September 18 for travel until May 31, 19. Full details and online booking. Bookings made online on qatarairways.com or via the mobile app will… - 7 days ago Sep 11, 2018, 6:29pm -
Have you ever found a great deal on an award flight, but as soon you go to book it, you’ll realize that you are a few points short? Sometimes you can purchase miles directly to top off your balance, but that becomes very expensive and negates the… - 2 hours ago Sep 18, 2018, 10:00am -
To stay on top of the latest travel news, sign up for our email newsletter! I don’t know what’s wrong with me that I still think all people are inherently good. I’ve never been robbed, severely ripped off (that I’m aware of), or even killed… - 15 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 9:00pm -
This is our permanent page for Chase Freedom quarterly bonus category updates. So you can bookmark it as it will be updated regularly. And to stay on top of every other deal, subscribe to our newsletter. There’s a fresh set of new bonus categ… - 17 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 7:00pm -
This is our permanent page for Delta award sales & promotions. So you can bookmark it as it will be updated regularly. And to stay on top of every other deal, subscribe to our newsletter. Delta has released their latest award sale with some dea… - 18 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 6:00pm -
This is fantastic news! Through November 15, 2018, you’ll get a 40% bonus for transferring AMEX Membership Rewards points to British Airways, Aer Lingus, or Iberia Avios points. This is a great deal because Avios points are perfect for certain… - 19 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 5:00pm -
To make sure you never miss valuable miles & points news and promos, sign up for our email newsletter! If you’ve not tried Airbnb, it’s all the rage. Airbnb is a website that lets folks rent out their home to travelers, either a single room or… - 20 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 4:00pm -
If you like this post, make sure you never miss valuable travel news and tips by signing up for our email newsletter (it’s FREE!)! I love traveling. I’ve been to over 35 countries, and most of those trips were paid for using credit card rewa… - 21 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 3:00pm -
The Platinum® Card from American Express is one of our favorite cards for frequent travelers. It has an excellent welcome bonus of 60,000 AMEX Membership Rewards points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months of opening your acco… - 1 day ago Sep 17, 2018, 10:00am -
To keep up on all the important travel news, sign up for our email newsletter! Starting on October 30, 2018, United Airlines will have nonstop service from San Francisco to Papeete, Tahiti. To celebrate they are sending one lucky winner (and a gue… - 2 days ago Sep 16, 2018, 7:00pm -
Did you ever imagine flying from Japan to Hawaii after work at 5 and still being able to make it to your dinner reservations in Tokyo at 7:30? It sounds a bit far-fetched, but Japan’s new virtual reality airline experience now allows you to do ex… - 2 days ago Sep 16, 2018, 6:00pm -
I wasn't sure what to expect when I went to Tbilisi. What I assumed would be a drab (but interesting) city was actually a vibrant, beautiful destination with great food and plenty of history. It's the kind of place you can easily feel at home at and… - 6 days ago Sep 12, 2018, 1:00pm -
Travel insurance is the one thing you should always have but (hopefully) never need. Travel emergencies can cost thousands of dollars, which means you will want to be covered a reputable company during your next trip. Find out if World Nomads lives u… - 7 days ago Sep 11, 2018, 11:10am -
Updated: 9/10/2018 | September 10th, 2018 “How many days are you at the Wiesn (Oktoberfest) for?” the German girl wearing her Bavarian dirndl across the table asked me. “We’re here for five days,” I replied, putting down my umpteenth stein… - 8 days ago Sep 10, 2018, 1:00pm -
Gaudí is Barcelona's most famous architect and his work is a real visual treat. If you like unique architecture, consider doing something different in Barcelona and take a tour of Gaudí's works. In this post, I share which of his works you need to… - 9 days ago Sep 9, 2018, 6:52pm -
Posted: 9/6/2018 | September 6th, 2018 Years later, I returned to the scene of the crime: Costa Rica. It was in that country that I first fell victim to the travel bug, a disease that would infect me for the rest of my life and lead me to where I am… - 12 days ago Sep 6, 2018, 1:00pm -
FLYTE's students from Victor, Montana are back from their educational service trip to Guatemala, with plenty of new experiences and wise lessons learned!The post The Students from the Victor School Return from Guatemala. Here’s the Recap! appeared… - 14 days ago Sep 4, 2018, 1:00pm -
Updated: 9/1/2018 | September 1st, 2018 Most of the people who know me know that I love Sweden. It’s filled with beautiful landscapes, lakes, mountains, fjords, buildings, and of course people. If the country didn’t have such a harsh winter, I’… - 17 days ago Sep 1, 2018, 5:58pm -
Updated: 9/1/2018 | September 1st, 2018 Welcome to the capital of Belgium and the European Union. At times it can feel a little stuffy, but it is also a picturesque and historic city with lots to offer to intrepid traveler. The city has plenty to kee… - 17 days ago Sep 1, 2018, 2:00pm -
Updated: 9/1/2018 | September 1st, 2018 Waitomo is famous for one thing: worms. And not just any ol’ worms but glow worms! Every year thousands of travelers come here to see the famous glow worms that line the ceilings of the nearby caves. The inte… - 17 days ago Sep 1, 2018, 1:00pm -
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… - 54 days ago 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 -
Whether you’re a degenerate gambler or a classy historian who likes the Eiffel Tower and Statue Of Liberty on the same street…very good Las Vegas rates have been popping up. In many cases, that means just paying for resort fees and taxes. Go to y… - 5 hours ago Sep 18, 2018, 7:18am -
There’s a pretty good 40% transfer bonus from Amex points to British (or Iberia or Aer Lingus) Avios through November 15th. The main negative continues to be the British Airways website. It’s less reliable than the customer service at my local DM… - 1 day ago Sep 17, 2018, 7:15am -
In spite of the slopfest experience of dealing with them lately, you might want to register for a Marriott/Starwood promo. And one from Choice hotels See if you’re targeted for a promo from United. Here’s one from IHG. And another. This hasn’t… - 4 days ago Sep 14, 2018, 8:07am -
The last time I applied for a Discover card…phones had cords, Pauly Shore was a movie star, and the ultimate comeback was telling someone to “talk to the hand.” But it could be time for me to get another one… This new Discover It Business car… - 5 days ago Sep 13, 2018, 9:23am -
Well, this is a new one… Reader Paul reached out because Chase doesn’t feel his Office Depot online purchases are from an office store. According to them, that spending is now in the “combination catalog” category. Obviously, this could be a… - 6 days ago Sep 12, 2018, 7:21am -
The Hertz weekend rate sale for neighborhood locations is back. Starting at 13 bucks per day. Good deals are available…the question, as always, is if they match up with your city and schedule. In a couple of days, the Citi ThankYou to JetBlue point… - 7 days ago Sep 11, 2018, 8:38am -
For (approximately) the 597th time, Nerds With Inks get discounted gift cards to start the week… This one is for Mastercards at Office Depot/Max. It’s worth $15 off of $300 in-store. (At this point, it’s probably/hopefully clear that a Chase In… - 8 days ago Sep 10, 2018, 9:10am -
Some of you guys rich with Amex points are always looking for transfer bonuses. This one is interesting. You need to log in and see how much extra they’re offering (30% is the high). Positives? Cathay Pacific has their strong reputation for a reaso… - 11 days ago Sep 7, 2018, 8:25am -
Thanks to reader Brandon for sending these. I have very little (see: zero) experience with either. But they seem like candidates for the “deals not useful to many but could be perfect for someone” category. Here’s one from Sprint (stackable wit… - 12 days ago Sep 6, 2018, 8:42am -
It’s that time of the year when Washington residents get some payback for all the rain and depressing music (with some very easy miles). It’s that time of the week when Southwest surprises zero people with a sale. And Frontier shows up too. It’… - 13 days ago Sep 5, 2018, 9:04am -
The Offer No direct link, should show up in app if targeted Some people are reporting getting an offer from Starbucks to get Gold status with a single purchase on Tuesday, September 18th. The Fine Print Must pay with registered Starbucks card or app… - 24 mins ago Sep 18, 2018, 11:30am -
The Offers Retailmenot has loaded some new offers into the app: Walgreens: Spend $25+ & get $10 cash back Sam’s Club: Spend $50+ online & Get $5 back Papa John’s: Spend $25+ & get $10 back Older deals: Staples: Spend $140+ & get $7 cash back Macy… - 7 hours ago Sep 18, 2018, 5:16am -
The Offer Direct link to offer (our affiliate link) Amazon is selling Fire Tablet 7’s for $34.99, if you use at least one American Express point and apply the promo code axpfiretab7 the price is reduced to $14.99 If you purchase three tablets a fu… - 7 hours ago Sep 18, 2018, 5:12am -
Open any new M&T checking account and receive a sign up bonus of $150 when you set up a qualifying direct deposit of $500 or more within 90 days of account opening.Promo code TN pre-populates the promo code field when using the above linkThe post M… - 8 hours ago Sep 18, 2018, 3:37am -
Acorns is offering a $5 referral bonus for both parties when the referred user signs up and completes account verification. In addition if you refer 12 friends for May you'll receive a $1,000 bonus. The post Acorns $5 Referral Bonus For Both Partie… - 9 hours ago Sep 18, 2018, 2:49am -
World Of Hyatt is offering a 90 day trial of Explorist status when you register by November 28th, 2018. In addition if you complete 10 qualifying nights at any Hyatt hotel or resort within 90 days of registration you'll keep Explorist status through… - 11 hours ago Sep 18, 2018, 12:51am -
Rakuten is offering a $10 Spotify gift card for $5, promo code is The post Rakuten: $10 Spotify Giftcard For $5 appeared first on Doctor Of Credit. - 14 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 10:23pm -
Update 09/17/18: AMC Stubs A-List is now on Atom Tickets. AMC has today announced a cinema subscription service to compete with MoviePass & Sinemia called ‘AMC Stubs A-List‘. The service will officially be available from June 26th, 2018. You c… - 14 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 10:17pm -
eBay released many new gift card deals today; there are a bunch of older deals as well. Remember, INK and AT&T no longer earn bonus points for PPDG. Find all gift card deals at this link (contains our eBay affiliate link here and below): $100 Lo… - 14 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 10:09pm -
The Offer Venmo is now in the Grubhub app, to celebrate they are offering $10 off $15+ when you use the promo code VENMOTREAT The Fine Print Offer is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, on a delivery order of $15+ (before tax, tip and fees)… - 14 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 9:51pm -
Do you enjoy flying at discounted rates? Get One-Way Flights Deals as low as $23 on fares with Frontier from select cities for a limited time! There are many select routes for travel and travel dates vary. However, if you are a flexible travel… - Apr 25, 2018, 4:15pm -
Get a powerful vacuum that will provide edge-to-edge cleaning for all types of floors! Head on over to Amazon because they are currently having a deal where you can get a Bissell 1819 Cleanview Rewind Deluxe Vacuum for only $80.99 + free shipping.… - Apr 25, 2018, 4:00pm -
Did someone say freebies? As an average person, if someone is offering me something for free, you better believe I’m there to take up the offer. Freebies are a great way to get brands to advertise their products and connect with their customers. Pl… - Apr 25, 2018, 3:45pm -
To celebrate some users, Amazon is currently targeting select members a Kindle Paperwhite E-reader for $69.99 + Free Shipping! While this tablet is usually priced at $119.99, you can now get it for $69.99 + Free Shipping with Promo Code “KINDLE5… - Apr 25, 2018, 3:44pm -
For residents of New York, Sawyer Savings Bank is offering a $100 bonus when you open qualifying checking account good through June 30, 2018. To earn $100 bonus, you must open a new account with a $100 opening deposit. Also, once you join, you’ll… - Apr 25, 2018, 3:30pm -
For residents of Florida, CFE Federal Credit Union is offering you an opportunity to earn a $100 bonus. A $100 cash reward will be rewarded with every new line switched to Sprint! Also, current customers will receive $50 for every line transferre… - Apr 25, 2018, 3:20pm -
Uber is a fast & simple way to get from point A to point B, if this is your preferred way of traveling then you need to get in on the Shop Your Way cash back promotion. All you have to do is link your Uber account to your Shop Your Way account to sta… - Apr 25, 2018, 3:15pm -
If you love wine, you will be in heaven when you hear about this offer. We have a Amex Offers promotion for you wine lovers! They just partnered up with Wine Country Gift Baskets to let you earn a $25 statement credit when you spend $50 or more. Wine… - Apr 25, 2018, 3:00pm -
Research and shop all the latest gear from the world of Fashion, Sport, and everywhere in between when you shop with PUMA. This Spring, shop at PUMA and get an additional 75% off sitewide with coupon code “DEALSALE” at checkout. This is the perfe… - Apr 25, 2018, 2:45pm -
Available to residents of California and Texas, Premier America Credit Union is offering you a chance to earn a $50 bonus when you open a new Primary Checking Account at the Reseda branch with e-statements by May 18, 2018. Upon completion of the… - Apr 25, 2018, 2:39pm -
I wanted to like LOT Polish Airlines Business Class a lot but unfortunately, I found the entire experience to be slightly disappointing. They don’t have the best hard product and their soft product leaves much to be desired. From their lounge offer… - 4 days ago Sep 14, 2018, 2:00pm -
I’m skipping ahead in this trip report, going next to my flight in Delta One on the new A350. Delta seriously hypes up their “suites”, even charging a $500 premium each way to fly their flagship aircraft. (It appears Delta reduced the surch… - 4 days ago Sep 14, 2018, 11:00am -
Turkish Airlines is one of my favorite airlines and it’s always a joy for me to fly with them. From their fantastic Do&Co catering and attentive service to their wonderful amenities provided onboard, Turkish Airlines consistently provides a quality… - 6 days ago Sep 12, 2018, 2:00pm -
I’m a huge Hilton fanboy and I’m an even bigger fan of their Hilton Honors mobile app. In addition to keeping track of all of my stays, recent activity, and point balance, my favorite features of the app is the ability to explore my upcoming hot… - 7 days ago Sep 11, 2018, 3:00pm -
American Airlines has again refreshed their amenity kits for 2018. This time, the contents are mostly unchanged as they have been since 2016, and only the containers are different. I recently flew between Chicago and London in business class both way… - 7 days ago Sep 11, 2018, 1:30pm -
If you love Hawaii and can get away soon, I would jump on this deal ASAP! From now until the end of the month, I’m seeing roundtrip flights from the West Coast to the islands of Hawaii for as low as $247. That’s right, roundtrip flights to Hawaii… - 12 days ago Sep 6, 2018, 7:58pm -
I was recently working in India. For the trip home, I routed through Dubai to save money on my ticket. Like many things when planning my travel, it seemed like a good idea at the time, but ultimately worked out better than planned. Basically an op… - 12 days ago Sep 6, 2018, 2:00pm -
I’m just gonna get to the point and say that the new United Polaris Lounge San Francisco is fantastic! It is a total game changer for the U.S. based airlines and I would even go so far as to say it’s the best business class lounge in the entire S… - 13 days ago Sep 5, 2018, 2:00pm -
My quick weekend trip to Amsterdam and Belgium began with a flight in coach about Delta’s Airbus A350. Though seemingly an add choice, I really wanted to see if the A350 offered a better experience in the back. The verdict: not really, but stil… - 14 days ago Sep 4, 2018, 11:00am -
My quick trip down under was over, and after another visit to the Qantas First Class Lounge and Spa for (too much) food and a massage, I headed to my gate for the return flight to the US. I was back in the lovely Qantas A380 First Class Cabin. I even… - 19 days ago Aug 30, 2018, 2:00pm -
Check out SlideBelts for fully-adjustable belt buckles that fit perfectly every time with no holes, plus get 20% off your first order and earn $25 rewards for referrals. [Read More] SlideBelts – Ratchet Belt Buckle: 20% Discount and $25 Referral… - 15 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 9:17pm -
Get a $1,000 cash bonus when you invite an early-stage startup to raise funds with Republic, where everybody can invest in new startup businesses for as little as $10. [Read More] Republic Early-Stage Startup Investing: Get $1,000 to Invite a Busin… - 16 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 8:19pm -
Check out the IHG Rewards Club Premier Credit Card to earn 100,000 bonus points after $3,000 in purchases, a $50 statement credit after your first purchase, an anniversary free night and many other benefits at IHG Rewards Club hotel brands worldwide.… - 20 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 4:11pm -
The Business Platinum Card from American Express now offers up to 75,000 Membership Rewards bonus points for new card members, which is worth up to $750 in flights, gift cards, hotels, or Amazon purchases. [Read More] The Business Platinum Card fro… - 20 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 3:41pm -
Get $500 in bonus cash when you open a new 360 Money Market account from Capital One. [Read More] Capital One $500 360 Money Market Account Bonus with No Monthly FeesThe post Capital One $500 360 Money Market Account Bonus with No Monthly Fees app… - 21 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 3:15pm -
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.Plus, if you open a Webull brokerage account through this Webull Free Stoc… - 2 days ago Sep 16, 2018, 5:26pm -
Check out the Umpqua Bank Visa Business Rewards Plus Card for residents of Idaho, California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington to get a $200 cash back bonus after $2,000 in purchases, plus earn up to 3% cash back with no annual fee for the first year. … - 4 days ago Sep 14, 2018, 11:21pm -
The Citi ThankYou Premier Card offers 3X Points on Travel including Gas, 2X Points on Dining Out and Entertainment, and 1X Point everywhere else, plus you can now earn a $600 gift card or $750 in airfare after you spend $4,000 within 3 months, and th… - 4 days ago Sep 14, 2018, 3:41pm -
Finhabits automatically invests your money in low-cost ETFs that are personalized to meet your financial goals, plus you can get a $10 bonus when you open a new account and invest only $10 for a minimum of 90 days. [Read More] Finhabits Personalize… - 5 days ago Sep 13, 2018, 7:26pm -
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 –… - 6 days ago Sep 12, 2018, 4:11pm -
When it was discovered last month that Chase would be losing Korean as a transfer partner, I offhandedly mentioned that the announcement increased the value of Membership Rewards in my mind. A reader challenged me as to why a change at Chase would ch… - 10 mins ago Sep 18, 2018, 11:44am -
If you want the best deal right now on the closest Garmin competitor to the new Apple Watch Series 4, check out this nice deal on the Garmin Forerunner 645 Music model! At $70 for this particular model, it is cheaper than the non-music model and quit… - 14 mins ago Sep 18, 2018, 11:40am -
Not only can get you can an incredible deal on the Amazon Kindle E-readers that I wrote about yesterday, you can also save a ton of money on Amazon Fire Tablets! While the Amazon Fire Tablets are already discounted today, you can save even more mo… - 25 mins ago Sep 18, 2018, 11:29am -
When I got an email from American letting me know of some updates to AAdvantage, I was immediately worried and expected the worst. So I was relieved when I actually read through the changes and realized that they're not really bad. They might even be… - 52 mins ago Sep 18, 2018, 11:02am -
Now this is exciting… Got 40,000 points? Well then you can experience the world’s longest flight, in the world’s most advanced passenger airplane – in premium economy. If that’s not good enough, why not sample the newest business class, wit… - 52 mins ago Sep 18, 2018, 11:02am -
Les années passent mais ne se ressemblent pas. Qatar Airways a du faire face à une année 2017 pour le moins compliquée. La raison ? Le blocage illégal du pays. En effet, en juin 2017, l’Arabie Saoudite, le Yémen, les Émirats Arabes Unis, l… - 2 hours ago Sep 18, 2018, 9:48am -
The world’s first Boeing 777 is being donated to a museum by its operator, Cathay Pacific. As one of the most efficient widebody twin aircraft, today it is the workhorse in long haul fleets around the world. Arizona is the final destination for thi… - 5 hours ago Sep 18, 2018, 7:03am -
For a fun look at what’s happening in the world of travel, take a bite out of these items… The Beer Hotel I guess it had to happen eventually. Beer manufacturer BrewDog started a crowdfunding campaign to launch a craft beer hotel, and bar patrons… - 22 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 1:29pm -
Marriott became the fourth of the Big Four lodging companies to announce its fourth quarter promotion, and I hope that you weren’t holding your breath, because it’s not pretty. Sadly, the strong lodging environment and recent consolidation means… - 4 days ago Sep 14, 2018, 1:17pm -
I’m a big fan of Discover Cards. I think that they offer some underappreciated benefits and opportunities for outstanding bonuses. One of those is its quarterly 5% bonus categories for Discover It cardholders. Discover 4Q18: Amazon And Wholesale Cl… - 5 days ago Sep 13, 2018, 2:27pm -
I frequently discuss credit cards as a way to accelerate the mileage earning process. Assuming that you don’t carry balances at the end of each month and are judicious about card use, the occasional 50,000-100,000 point bonus is a fairly attractive… - 7 days ago Sep 11, 2018, 2:56pm -
Well, this is getting interesting. Several months after launching an all new suite of credit cards, American Express and Hilton have raised the sign-up bonuses on them. This game is getting to be fun again. Same Cards, New Bonuses Earlier this year,… - 11 days ago Sep 7, 2018, 7:25pm -
JetBlue announced a few changes the other day, including an update to its website and modifications to the program. First, The Website… And good, the site needed it. JetBlue is ahead of its competition in many customer-facing areas, but the website… - 13 days ago Sep 5, 2018, 12:44pm -
The common belief is that recent strength in hotel bookings, higher rates and consolidation mean that promotions going forward will be slightly worse than they had been in the past. The lodging companies simply don’t have to be as generous to attra… - 15 days ago Sep 3, 2018, 9:01pm -
I’m going to take a few days off for the holiday, but found some interesting, to say the least, stories about current events in the world of travel. Enjoy your Labor Day. WestJet Goes AI I’ve never understood why companies give their chat feature… - 20 days ago Aug 29, 2018, 12:50pm -
In terms of dollars payback, hotel loyalty programs are generally more valuable than the airlines’. They have to be. In a major city, there are limited supply constraints around building a hotel, so you could have several major brands right next to… - 22 days ago Aug 27, 2018, 1:50pm -
Over the past few days, I’ve been working on an international award trip for next summer. It’s never easy to sift through the variety of options that are available, but I use two tools that help me narrow the choices and the seats. One is a paid… - 25 days ago Aug 24, 2018, 4:54pm -
Car Hire Services in UdaipurSearching for Car Rental/Hire in Udaipur? Look no further! We’ve got you Covered!Rajasthan Car Hire ( Car Rental Udaipur ) is one of the leading Car Rental Services provider & Tour Operator in Udaipur, we help you in ex… - 2 hours ago Sep 18, 2018, 9:36am -
We we just spent the night at a Westin, and were told that the breakfast option was no longer available per the new combined program. If anything, the reading I have been doing has said that that benefit is expanding? - 11 hours ago Sep 18, 2018, 12:27am -
Demand seems to be down for Hawaii, probably due to the recent hurricane and also the big island volcano earlier this year. Right now a person can fly to Hawaii over either MLK or Presidents day 2019 for under $500 from the DC area (closer to $400 fo… - 20 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 3:43pm -
United hitting record stock price (4 airlines for 330 million souls-shooting fish in the barrel they are) and read the flim flam of the stock analysts who avoid the elephant in the room wearing the giant smock that says “corrupt mergers” Airlines… - 20 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 3:30pm -
Plus all the scam fees, fraudulent charges and upsells. Same people- types who crashed economy now run cartel with the complete conivance of the media. Airfares increased a combined 5.1% in July and August alone and Bloomberg absurdly and shamelessl… - 21 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 3:19pm -
Members,This weekend, we began the process of updating our systems to launch our new loyalty program.At this time, we are excited to share that we have brought together all of our channels and members can now book all 6,700 hotels on Marriott.com,… - 23 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 1:18pm -
Good morning/afternoon/evening (m/a/e) everyone - welcome to MilePoint and the community lounge, don't be a stranger, please join in the conversation or just to say.....English - "hello"Arabic -...The Community Lounge - Good m/a/e everybody - enjoy y… - 1 day ago Sep 17, 2018, 8:40am -
Irish Independent reporting huge fall in cost of air travel even as other transit increases(rail, taxi). The power of competition and a tribute to curbing corruption in the Emerald Isle. We are a nation which has been utterly corrupted and air tra… - 2 days ago Sep 16, 2018, 6:58pm -
One of the finest senior managers of any Company I have ever dealt with is Ben Smith. he knows the industry and learned a lot from Robert Milton who mentored him. Ben will be seriously missed at AC - 2 days ago Sep 16, 2018, 5:18pm -
Some observations:Nice "textured" section on the SE card and luggage tags. Million Mile recognition looks nicer this year.Disappointed that the luggage tags now just show my name but not address - not terribly useful anymore if flying on another ca… - 2 days ago Sep 16, 2018, 5:17pm -
hi, This is a new one on me. I’ve booked a reward stay on points which I need to cancel. I’m being told that the stay is non refundable .. even thought I used HHonors points. I’ve never come across this before in 20 years of memebership.… - 16 mins ago Sep 18, 2018, 11:38am -
United mileage membership not required https://cruises.united.com/promotion/sweepstakes.do Grand prize winner will receive: Cruise for two valued at $3,000 * Two roundtrip United Airlines flights valued at $500 each * One United Club annual.… - 23 mins ago Sep 18, 2018, 11:31am -
AA has changed the time of our flight from MIA to ORD in January. The departure shifted by only 6 minutes, but the arrival time has slipped by 21 minutes to 19.00 As a result we now have just 95 minutes between our arrival and our connecting... - 30 mins ago Sep 18, 2018, 11:24am -
I am flying from Barcelona to New York via Madrid on one ticket. Since my flight to Madrid is one of Iberia's shuttle flights will I need to check in at the normal departures level or the special shuttle desks on the arrivals level? Many... - 1 hour ago Sep 18, 2018, 10:31am -
FYI Radisson has another "underwhelming" double points promo at selected properties globally. One needs to book between 17 September and 30 September 2018 for stays between 17 September and 30 March 2019. Quite a few hotels participating, but the... - 2 hours ago Sep 18, 2018, 10:24am -
Big thank you to the BA Crew on 209 to MIA yesterday. Moved an old boy with (I'm guessing) Parkinson's and his wife from WT to the relatively empty club cabin. Heartwarming stuff and absolutely the right thing to do. Brilliant. (Couldn't find the.… - 2 hours ago Sep 18, 2018, 10:23am -
Hey I just got the message that the Premium lounge will be closed from Oct. to Feb. "We are renovating the non-Schengen area lounge from October 2018. The food and beverage selection will be limited during the renovations. You can enjoy improved..… - 2 hours ago Sep 18, 2018, 10:02am -
We had rented the car from Salzburg and dropped it at Vienna on August 10th. We had requested the SIXT employer to inspect the car at drop off but they did not do it. Three days later we got an email claiming damages of 720 euros for minor... - 2 hours ago Sep 18, 2018, 9:27am -
Internal combustion engines have dominated the auto industry for over a century and have made countries with oil rich beyond their wildest dreams. Tesla has finally managed to bring electric cars to the masses. Their design, speed, and auto-pilot are… - 10 hours ago Sep 18, 2018, 2:15am -
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Amazon Go opened their first store to the public in Seattle earlier this year and the concept is now spreading across the nation. Today they opened a store at 113 South Franklin Street in Chicago, IL. Later this year they will bring Amazon Go stores… - 14 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 9:51pm -
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Reed Timmer (reedtimmer) Peek hurricane season is in full swing, and I know there are people out there that love to follow extreme meteorologists to keep...The post Travel Instagrammer of the Week: Dr. Reed Timmer appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 13 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 10:27pm -
As the likes of Google, Tesla and Uber invest in a future of self-driving cars, the American public is less interested in utilizing the technology...The post Interest in Self-Driving Cars Is Down in America appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 15 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 9:24pm -
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....The post September’s Cheaper Flights: 6 Travel Credit Cards with Good Bonuses appeared first on… - 22 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 1:38pm -
Following Thursday’s tip about the planned Ryanair cabin crew strike, here’s another Ryanair tip… Last month, Ryanair announced new changes to its baggage fees—and then...The post What You Need to Know About Ryanair’s New Baggage Fees appe… - 23 hours ago Sep 17, 2018, 1:00pm -
Fortunately, I followed my own advice of triple-checking my seat reservations especially when I book far in advance like I did our Toronto (YYZ) to...The post American Airlines is Discontinuing Nonstop Los Angeles to Toronto Flights appeared first o… - 3 days ago Sep 15, 2018, 12:40pm -
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 Do You Pay Interest On Credit Cards When You Pay Your Balance in Full? appeared first on… - 4 days ago Sep 14, 2018, 1:47pm -
Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Jay M. from Tucson, AZ,...The post Bring a Small Screwdriver appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 4 days ago Sep 14, 2018, 1:00pm -
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 Which Lounge Network is Better: Admirals Club or Centurion Lounge? appeared first on Joh… - 5 days ago Sep 13, 2018, 1:20pm -
News broke this morning (U.S. time) that “seven Ryanair cabin crew unions from five countries will hold a 24-hour strike on Sept. 28,” per a...The post Expect Ryanair Cabin Crew to Strike on September 28 appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 5 days ago Sep 13, 2018, 12:28pm -
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It is time for my blog to evolve again…People change when they reach their threshold of pain…This is going to be long. I am doing a brain dump in a sense. It could veer right or left. Or whatever…I like to do this type of posts once in a while,… - 1 hour ago Sep 18, 2018, 10:30am -
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We bring you the TBB Best Of Web links: A phenomenal article attempting to explain the reasons for autocracy rise, another beautifully explaining the reasons for diversity strength, meet and salute the 9/11 Rick Rescorla hero, a truly inspiring story… - 2 days ago Sep 16, 2018, 10:30am -
To email list subscribers: There are TWO blog posts in this email, keep scrolling! We bring you the latest on Chase Sapphire banking, register you for Marriott and United promos, fly more Europe routes, go on airport walking, visit Furong Zhen in Chi… - 4 days ago Sep 14, 2018, 10:30am -
For my email subscribers, you will have TWO blog posts in your email today! Please make a note of it and KEEP SCROLLING in the Friday morning email in your inbox! And no I am not going to start posting every day. Check out the video below of the Nava… - 5 days ago Sep 13, 2018, 11:51pm -
We bring you the new Amex Hilton card offers, visit the world national parks, do some drives for the Michigan Fall colors, expose the Trump tariffs insanity, expose greedy bloggers again as no one else does it because they give up and look to kiss up… - 6 days ago Sep 12, 2018, 10:30am -
We bring you the latest on the British Airways data breach, how to get a Oman visa now, introduce you to the new Google Pixel 3 phone, laugh with death diving championships, cry at the mounting gun death toll, a must read personal finance post, meet… - 8 days ago Sep 10, 2018, 10:30am -
We bring you another edition of the TBB Best of Web Sunday links: Introduce you to a totally weird world online named Poppy’s World, see incredible WTC 911 new video, find out what is killing rural Canada, go inside the legal and mental health syst… - 9 days ago Sep 9, 2018, 10:30am -
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This is a rare Thursday post. This story BLEW my mind and I did not want to wait until Sunday’s Best of The Web post to share it with you. It is about a coach in the NFL and his search for his biological family. And the turn it takes will also blow… - 12 days ago Sep 6, 2018, 10:30am -
