It’s quite common for credit card issuers to offer incentives for adding authorized users to your account. The more people are using cards, the more merchant fees the card issuers will earn with each transaction. But what’s in it for the authoriz… - 2 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 1:00pm -
Yesterday, Apple unveiled a slew of new subscription services that will let you read the news, play video games and watch documentaries produced by Oprah. The company also wants you to pay for all that content using the Apple Card. Basically, the eve… - 3 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 12:30pm -
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here – Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card from American Express Looking for a ride in Delta’s shiniest new product, the Delta One Suite? You aren’t alone.… - 3 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 12:00pm -
Monday morning, at a star-filled event in Cupertino, California where guests ranged from Oprah to Big Bird, Apple unveiled its anticipated credit card, named simply Apple Card. After the presentation, Apple helped answer some questions that weren’t… - 4 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 11:30am -
“Reader Questions” are answered twice a week by TPG Senior Points & Miles Contributor Ethan Steinberg. For most people, stepping into the world of travel rewards means learning a new skill or two, such as understanding the mechanics of opening an… - 4 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 11:00am -
Some resorts have a swim-up bar attached to the pool, but the team behind the Lime Inn in the US Virgin Islands has taken the concept to a whole new level. On March 12, they opened an eco-friendly swim-up taco bar in the middle of the sea, and accord… - 14 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 1:00am -
Hilton hasn’t made significant tweaks to its Hilton Honors program recently, relaying on the old saying, “If ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” And from many perspectives, things aren’t broke(n), as Hilton has noted a surge in Hilton Honors memb… - 15 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 12:30am -
In the last several months, I’ve been traveling very frequently between my home in London and TPG headquarters in New York City. While I’ve gotten to try a number of transatlantic products, I’m partial to the Oneworld alliance, so I’ve jumpe… - 15 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 12:15am -
One of the world’s largest ride-hailing companies, Uber, is set to prepare an IPO sometime in the next few months, but before it does that, Bloomberg reports that Uber will purchase Careem, a ride-hailing service primarily used in Middle Eastern an… - 15 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 12:00am -
Whether you’ve seen the crown jewels at the Tower of London, climbed the dome at St. Paul’s, perused the artifacts at the British Museum, or wandered Poet’s Corner at Westminster Abbey, there’s always something new and interesting to discover… - 16 hours ago Mar 25, 2019, 11:30pm -
Banks tack on fees that can vary widely, but they are almost always going to charge more than getting currency elsewhere. - 21 hours ago Mar 25, 2019, 6:30pm -
If you’re considering a Mediterranean cruise in the future, you’ll want to know that the cruise line is launching a new ship this month — the MSC Bellissima. - 4 days ago Mar 22, 2019, 6:30pm -
While it can be difficult and time-consuming to travel around the continental United States, most of Europe offers high-speed trains that make travel both comfortable and efficient. - 6 days ago Mar 20, 2019, 6:30pm -
Let’s face it: paying student loans sucks. But if you’re stuck doing it anyway, you might want to consider getting some points while doing it. - 8 days ago Mar 18, 2019, 6:30pm -
Yesterday Doctor of Credit wrote that Capital One would be ending the Capital One® Venture® Rewards Credit Card‘s 10 miles per dollar earning with Hotels.com. This was sourced to Award Wallet which claimed that “Capital One has announced” thi… - 11 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 3:17pm -
A year ago we learned that Apple was dropping its co-brand relationship with Barclays and launching a new Mastercard with Goldman Sachs. That didn't matter much since their existing card wasn't particularly strong. There was hope the new card would… - 1 hour ago Mar 26, 2019, 2:04pm -
This past Saturday a 38-year-old man tried to travel to Simferopol International Airport in Crimea on Ural Airlines flight 525 from Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport wearing nothing at all. The man argued he had a perfectly valid reason for flying nake… - 3 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 12:04pm -
Star Alliance frequent flyer program Avianca LifeMiles is offering a 125% bonus on transferred miles. For every 1000 miles you transfer from one account to the other, the recipient receives a bonus 1250 miles. That's effectively buying miles at 1.2 c… - 5 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 10:34am -
This is an interesting opportunity. Hyatt introduced new category 8 redemptions for the most expensive SLH properties that you can earn and redeem points at. The Sailrock Resort in Turks & Caicos is currently category 7 (30,000 points per night) b… - 17 hours ago Mar 25, 2019, 10:41pm -
At the beginning of 2019 I flagged that United removed its award chart tables from its website and rolled out premium economy awards without any award chart at all. This made me wonder whether United would eventually eliminate award charts entirely,… - 18 hours ago Mar 25, 2019, 9:04pm -
Police are warning about an email scam aimed at getting you to open an attachment that will infect your computer by preying on worries over the currently-grounded Boeing 737 MAX.The email may be framed as coming from a "private analyst" and includes… - 21 hours ago Mar 25, 2019, 6:34pm -
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.Continue reading Flying First Class When You’re Not Old or White Enough and China’s Pla… - 23 hours ago Mar 25, 2019, 4:04pm -
ou simply cannot believe anything Marriott tells you, if they answer you at all. Much frustration would be avoided if you’d just research answers to questions yourself, on blogs, instead of asking Marriott and assuming what they tell you is accurat… - 1 day ago Mar 25, 2019, 2:04pm -
One of the things many people have been shocked to learn, in the aftermath of the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX crash, is that the FAA delegates much of the certification process to the aircraft manufacturer.People are shocked, shocked, that a c… - 1 day ago Mar 25, 2019, 12:04pm -
After checking out the business class section of the Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge, it was time to check out the other section of the lounge.I'm not sure exactly what the other section of the lounge should be called, though. Malaysia Airlines rec… - 11 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 3:17pm -
WOW Air is fighting to stay alive, though I'm not exactly sure to what end.On Sunday night we learned that WOW Air seemed to basically be out of options:-- In November 2018 it looked like Icelandair would acquire WOW Air, though that deal ended… - 2 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 1:57pm -
In March 2018, Qantas launched daily nonstop flights between Perth and London using the Boeing 787-9. At the time this was the world's second longest flight, at just over 9,000 miles (Qatar's Auckland to Doha flight was slightly longer).However, wit… - 2 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 1:24pm -
Shopping portals can be a great way to earn cash back for purchases you'd make anyway. While shopping portals offer bonuses for all kinds of retailers, sometimes they even offer bonuses for airlines and hotels. At the moment there's a noteworthy deal… - 3 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 12:33pm -
In general in the frequent flyer program world we're seeing a trend towards dynamic award pricing. In other words, rather than following a simple award chart, award pricing varies by flight, and largely correlates to how much a ticket would cost in c… - 4 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 11:57am -
The LifeMiles program often offers bonuses on purchased miles, though it has been quite a while since we've seen a bonus on transferred miles. Well, that has finally changed, and they've just launched a great offer.You can earn a 125% mileage bonus… - 5 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 10:46am -
For a while we've known Apple's plans to launch a credit card, and today the full details of the card have been revealed, with the card expected to be available this summer.To give a bit of a teaser, the card is exactly what I expected -- it's not g… - 19 hours ago Mar 25, 2019, 8:19pm -
I'm often asked by readers which credit card they should be using to maximize points for a given hotel stay.Typically recommending which credit card is best for a particular bonus category (like dining) is easy. The added wrinkle with making this re… - 20 hours ago Mar 25, 2019, 7:14pm -
Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional miles & points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link you can earn bonus points in addition to the ones you’d earn anyway for credit card spend. The nu… - 22 hours ago Mar 25, 2019, 5:01pm -
BLADE has today announced an interesting expansion to their airport helicopter service. For those of you not familiar, BLADE is basically the Uber of helicopters -- they're the largest arranger of helicopter flights for civilian travel in the US. The… - 23 hours ago Mar 25, 2019, 4:29pm -
Just over a year ago, Capital One started offering 10% back on its Venture cards when booking stays through Hotels.com. They’ve now announced that this partnership will be ending on January 31, 2020. You can find more details about the partnership… - 1 hour ago Mar 26, 2019, 2:27pm -
Batter up! T-Mobile is one of MLB’s main sponsors and, as part of that partnership, T-Mobile Tuesdays has offered a free season-long MLB.TV subscription for the last few years. It’s only a couple of days until opening day and this offer has retur… - 2 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 1:01pm -
If you’re needing to book paid accommodation, Ebates/Rakuten and Ibotta are offering increased cashback rates at a range of hotel chains today that could save you up to 11%. The Deals Ebates/Rakuten Earn 10% cashback for Marriott reservations Direc… - 3 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 12:12pm -
Yesterday, we posted about an opportunity for some people to fast-track to Hyatt Globalist status. I suspect that opportunity is highly targeted by employer. Sadly, I don’t think that Frequent Miler is on the list of eligible employers, so that led… - 4 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 11:10am -
Hyatt is offering some members a targeted fast-track offer to get temporary Explorist status for 90 days with paths for status through February 2021: complete 10 nights in 90 days to maintain Explorist status or complete 20 nights in 90 days to rece… - 19 hours ago Mar 25, 2019, 8:42pm -
Earlier this morning, we posted about the latest Amex Offer, good for $40 back on $200 or more at Marriott Bonvoy properties (note that offer is only valid at properties in the US / US territories). I noted in that post that it’s a good offer to… - 20 hours ago Mar 25, 2019, 7:38pm -
Update: Some people are receiving targeted offers for a 35% transfer bonus, so check your email to see if you are targeted for a better offer. The subject line is, “[Name], get an exclusive 35% bonus”. Aeroplan is offering a 30% transfer bonus… - 21 hours ago Mar 25, 2019, 6:53pm -
There’s a new Amex Offer out today for Marriott Bonvoy hotels: Spend $200+, get $40 back. This one is targeted, but it’s a good one to add to save some money on an upcoming stay. The Deal A new targeted Amex Offer is out to get $40 back when… - 1 day ago Mar 25, 2019, 2:38pm -
This post is intended to be a quick lookup guide. Before you pay for a flight, skim through these options to see if there’s a viable option to save money or miles. If you know of additional tips that belong here, please comment below! Companion… - 1 day ago Mar 25, 2019, 10:39am -
We just had a very nice two night stay at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor. This isn’t at all a luxury hotel, but for a conference hotel they do a number of things right. We checked in with mid-tier Hyatt Explorist status (thanks to this… - 2 days ago Mar 24, 2019, 7:19pm -
A good sale to/from Kauai. The $520 fare is a regular economy fare which allows for normal size carry-on and personal item in addition to advanced seat assignment. United also have a $429 fare but that is a Basic Economy fare. United Basic Economy fa… - 3 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 3:25pm -
A good sale to Kuala Lumpur. Pricing can vary slightly depending on routing. Kuala Lumpur is a great starting point to the rest of Southeast Asia due to it being the home of the low cost carrier, AirAsia. Here are some practical travel tips for Kuala… - 33 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 2:55pm -
A good sale for nonstop service to/from San Francisco United also have a $247 fare but that is a Basic Economy fare. United Basic Economy fares do not allow for any advanced seat assignment. Rather, your seat assignment will be randomly assigned duri… - 1 hour ago Mar 26, 2019, 2:25pm -
A good sale to Kuala Lumpur. Pricing can vary slightly depending on routing. Kuala Lumpur is a great starting point to the rest of Southeast Asia due to it being the home of the low cost carrier, AirAsia. Here are some practical travel tips for Kuala… - 2 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 1:55pm -
A good sale to Sao Paulo. Brazil announced visa free travel for Americans beginning June 17th, 2019. If your travel is before June 17th, 2019, you will still need a visa, cheapest option would be an e-Visa for $40. Sample Travel Date: September 16th… - 2 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 1:25pm -
A good sale to/from Honolulu The $573 fare is a regular economy fare which allows for normal size carry-on and personal item in addition to advanced seat assignment. United also have a $513 fare but that is a Basic Economy fare. United Basic Economy… - 3 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 12:55pm -
A good sale to Taipei. Hong Kong Airlines’ parent company HNA is going through some financial challenges – use a credit card with good travel protection to buy if you are planning to take advantage of this deal. Or get good travel insurance. ITA… - 21 hours ago Mar 25, 2019, 6:35pm -
A good sale to The Maldives and Hong Kong in one trip. This itinerary will give you at least 2 days in Hong Kong on the outbound before heading to The Maldives. Hong Kong Airlines’ parent company HNA is going through some financial challenges –… - 21 hours ago Mar 25, 2019, 6:30pm -
A good sale to Lima. Pricing will vary slightly depending on routing. For those using this to go to Machu Picchu, the best option is to use British Airways Avios for travel between Lima and Cusco. It cost 4,500 points each way. British Airways Avios… - 21 hours ago Mar 25, 2019, 6:25pm -
A good sale to Bangkok. Pricing will vary slightly depending on routing Here are some practical travel tips to Bangkok, Thailand and another take on Bangkok. Sample Travel Date: November 25th – December 3rd This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for… - 21 hours ago Mar 25, 2019, 6:20pm -
If you entered the travel hacking game through the big credit card affiliate bloggers, you probably know that folks who rely on credit card signup bonuses to build their points balances closely monitor and protect their credit reports, sometimes goin… - 7 days ago Mar 19, 2019, 6:38pm -
Earlier this month I’d started to notice that some of the promotions that had popped up fairly regularly in the past hadn’t shown up recently. No sooner did I wonder whether we were in for some dramatic shift in the rewards landscape…than the p… - 15 days ago Mar 11, 2019, 11:48pm -
Over at Running with Miles, Charlie Barkowski has been doing yeoman’s work tracking the “Small Luxury Hotels” eligible for Hyatt Category 1-4 free night certificates, meaning properties that cost up to 15,000 points per night. Check that out if… - 20 days ago Mar 6, 2019, 10:59am -
Lately I’ve been mulling a series of posts by Nick Reyes over at Frequent Miler about the relative value of earning Hilton Honors points directly through credit card spend, versus purchasing them for 0.5 cents each during Hilton’s periodic point… - 33 days ago Feb 21, 2019, 10:59am -
Thanks to lifecycle effects I haven’t taken as many sprawling international vacations as I did when my life was governed by the academic calendar, which has had the ancillary effect of nudging me towards somewhat more luxurious travel plans. To giv… - 57 days ago Jan 28, 2019, 10:59am -
Back in September, 2018, Robert Dwyer wrote at Milenomics about all the real and potential problems you might encounter redeeming Hilton Honors free weekend night certificates. Having re-read that post, I thought I was locked, loaded, and ready to re… - 62 days ago Jan 23, 2019, 10:59am -
Unlimited access to the Priority Pass network of airport lounges, which was long an afterthought compared to airline lounges and, more recently, the superb American Express Centurion lounges, has quietly become an impressive benefit of many super-pre… - 67 days ago Jan 18, 2019, 7:55pm -
As I mentioned last week, In order to get to Maui and back I stitched together 3 legs using a single Alaska Airlines companion ticket. While folks on the West Coast are probably familiar with Alaska and their companion ticket, now that the merger wit… - 68 days ago Jan 17, 2019, 9:48pm -
I started writing this blog because I was frustrated by how imprecise and inaccurate the mainstream travel hacking bloggers I was reading at the time were. In some ways that situation has gotten a lot worse, as credit card affiliate blogs have consol… - 74 days ago Jan 11, 2019, 10:59am -
What a week! I bring you alohas (that means “hello”) from Maui, the second largest island in the state of Hawaii (or as the locals call it, “the aloha state”). As a reminder, I organized this trip as a belated honeymoon taking advantage of a… - 76 days ago Jan 9, 2019, 10:59am -
Choosing the best hiking watch under $100 can be a bit difficult if you’re new to this type of gear. While many watches have great features, there are several other important factors that can affect the quality of your hiking watch. Some watches ha… - 67 days ago Jan 18, 2019, 5:09am -
Weighing up the Bose QC25 vs QC35 II Headphones, both noise canceling earphones can vie for the tag ‘best Bose headphones’. If music is food for the soul, then the noise canceling headphones QC35, QC35II, and QC25 equally epitomize the adage. As… - 70 days ago Jan 15, 2019, 6:52am -
Here are the best commuter backpacks to help you survive getting back and forth on your daily grind. If you commute to work every day, you probably already know the importance of a great backpack. The ideal commuter backpack is comfortable, spacious… - 72 days ago Jan 13, 2019, 4:13am -
There are three main types of hardside luggage materials to consider. These choices include polypropylene vs polycarbonate vs ABS Luggage — all of which have their advantages and disadvantages. Apart from what it’s made from, when choosing which… - 86 days ago Dec 30, 2018, 9:10pm -
Simple luggage that still looks great and can last through any type of adventure can be hard to find. Luckily, there are a few brands out there that have created just these types of luggage sets. That’s why we’ve created out Lojel Luggage Review,… - 86 days ago Dec 30, 2018, 8:08pm -
If you are in the market for the best pocket knife sharpener, read through the following reviews to compare some of the top brands and see which one will work best for you. Depending on the type of knives you will be sharpening, some products might b… - 86 days ago Dec 30, 2018, 7:05pm -
Wet socks – no one likes them, and it can be hard to avoid them if you don’t have the right footwear that keeps your feet dry. Here, we’ll discuss so of the best options including Muck vs Bogs boots, and what makes them the right choice for you… - 97 days ago Dec 19, 2018, 7:57am -
Looking to purchase new binoculars on a budget, but not sure who to turn to for the best advice? This article breaks down everything you need to know for finding the best binoculars under $100. If you want to jump ahead, you can find our ranking of t… - 97 days ago Dec 19, 2018, 5:43am -
There are so many choices out there when it comes to luggage. Oftentimes, they are very expensive, which is fine for the traveling businessman who will get his money’s worth. But for the occasional traveler, it can be quite the sticker shock. Someo… - 100 days ago Dec 17, 2018, 2:44am -
Hiking vs Trekking can be a bit confusing sometimes. The terms are thrown around loosely due to their similarity. Backpacking is yet another term that can be used for hiking vs trekking. The main difference with backpacking is that you carry a lar… - 100 days ago Dec 16, 2018, 7:01pm -
Giveaway time. I like Southwest for many reasons. You always get to fly with two checked bags for free. No other US carrier has that lenient of a domestic baggage policy. Flights booked with enough anticipation (or during frequent sales) can be super… - 18 hours ago Mar 25, 2019, 9:50pm -
Chase has increased the bonus on the Sapphire Preferred Card from 50,000 Ultimate Rewards to 60,000 Ultimate Rewards without increasing the minimum spending requirement which is still $4,000 within three months of account opening. The 50k bonus was w… - 7 days ago Mar 19, 2019, 8:15pm -
UPDATE: THIS OFFER HAS EXPIRED At some point on March 18, 2018 the biggest ever sign up bonus on the United Explorer Business Card will end. I’m guessing you’ll have until the end of the day on Monday, March 18 to apply, as on united.com (as of S… - 9 days ago Mar 18, 2019, 1:15am -
Have you also been Bonvoyed? Thanks to reader Vince, who shared in a comment below the site www.bonvoyed.com. It was created by people like us so we can share our grievances in the hopes that perhaps someone from Marriott may decide to give a $h1t. W… - 12 days ago Mar 15, 2019, 1:10am -
By Amy M. Gardner and Keith R. Sbiral This is Part III of our series on how we used miles and points to make possible a 10 week, round-the-world trip in 2018. If you missed Part I, you can check it out here. You can find Part II (on airlines) here.… - 36 days ago Feb 18, 2019, 4:37pm -
Reminder: These offers expire tomorrow, February 11. I’m not sure if that means right when the date changes–it usually doesn’t–or at some point tomorrow, but if you were thinking about going for one of the Southwest cards to nail a Companion… - 44 days ago Feb 10, 2019, 9:53pm -
Welcome to Part II of a three part series about why and how Amy M. Gardner and Keith R. Sbiral planned a heavily subsidized 10 week round-the-world trip to 15 countries, thanks to the power of miles and points. We hope you take this story as inspirat… - 47 days ago Feb 8, 2019, 2:42am -
At the end of December, I sent out a request for reader contributions. I want to thank everyone who reached out to me in January with their ideas and stories. Your enthusiasm is inspiring! I am happy to say that I got enough of a response that I plan… - 53 days ago Feb 1, 2019, 9:33pm -
I’m bumping this up to the top of the blog roll as a reminder to make a change by TODAY. You must choose the designated airline for any Platinum card (including the Business Platinum), the American Express Gold (which comes with $100 incidental fee… - 54 days ago Jan 31, 2019, 4:54pm -
We all know that some airline glitches allow us to get airfare for an absurdly inexpensive price—but what if the glitches cause the prices to go up rather than down? A British woman recently encountered this issue while trying to book a family vaca… - 2 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 1:00pm -
Delta has announced that it will be partnering with members of the Forbes 30 Under 30 List in an effort to enhance its customer experience. These entrepreneurs and innovators will work as part of an advisory board to enrich the services, experiences… - 6 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 9:00am -
The family of Thomas Quigley, who broke his neck and died after slipping on an escalator last summer at DTW, say that his death could have been easily prevented by the presence of safety signage. However, authorities at DTW have said that they are in… - 16 hours ago Mar 25, 2019, 11:00pm -
An explosive New York Times report reveals that Boeing was under incredible pressure to engineer and deliver the next generation 737 MAX to avoid losing a critical market share to European aviation giant Airbus. According to some sources, the designe… - 18 hours ago Mar 25, 2019, 9:30pm -
It’s well known that Google Flights is one of the easiest places to comparison shop for deals online. But bloggers recently stumbled on a new feature of the search engine, which allows flyers to find out instantly if they are getting a great deal o… - 19 hours ago Mar 25, 2019, 8:00pm -
A new app is making headlines and receiving criticism for some of its features. The Saudi government recently released an app called Absher. One of the main functions of the app makes it easier for people to pay traffic fines, which sounds convenient… - 21 hours ago Mar 25, 2019, 6:40pm -
The results of the 2019 FlyerTalk Awards are in Game-changing wins for United MileagePlus, Hilton Honors, and Singapore Airlines Krisflyer British Airways Executive Club and Hertz Gold Plus Rewards continue impressive winning streaks The votes have b… - 23 hours ago Mar 25, 2019, 4:03pm -
A while ago I wrote How To Easily Know Your Hotwire Hot […]The post How To Figure Out ALL Hotwire Mystery Hotels (in 6 simple steps) appeared first on Travel is Free. - 4 days ago Mar 22, 2019, 3:46pm -
While doing some research I found 4 great airline award […]The post Surprisingly Great Miles Deals with Emirates Miles! appeared first on Travel is Free. - 5 days ago Mar 21, 2019, 5:14pm -
Last calendar year we managed $296,874.42 in Airbnb + H […]The post A Complete Guide To Making A Ton Of Money On Airbnb & /w Short Term Rentals appeared first on Travel is Free. - 6 days ago Mar 20, 2019, 8:26pm -
While I’ll spend most of the time talking about t […]The post Best New SLH Hotels to Book with Hyatt Points (& Map) appeared first on Travel is Free. - 8 days ago Mar 19, 2019, 1:45am -
We see the return of the Aeroplan hotel loyalty program conversion bonus! Last seen in November, the hotel only transfer bonus is back and as we have now become accustomed to it is a 30% bonus. There are two programs offering more miles however, Radi… - 1 day ago Mar 25, 2019, 9:00am -
Offer details: Earn Double Plus Points when you fly Finnair between Helsinki and Los Angeles. Register Online (Registration is required) Register and book by Apr 3 for travel Mar 31 – Nov 30, 19 For residents of Finland only Find many more Finnair… - 4 days ago Mar 22, 2019, 5:15pm -
A couple days of some great flight bonus offers here on FFB! Emirates, Alaska, Austrian and now British Airways! Right now when you register and book British Airways flights by April 19 you’ll earn 100% bonus Avios on those flights. The bonus is go… - 4 days ago Mar 22, 2019, 4:17pm -
Offer details: Earn Double Mileage Plan Miles when you fly on Cathay Pacific between Seattle and Hong Kong. Register Online (Registration is required) Mar 31 – May 31, 19 Find many more Mileage Plan bonus miles offers here!The post Alaska Airli… - 4 days ago Mar 22, 2019, 3:30pm -
Yesterday Emirates launched a pretty amazing system flight bonus campaign for Skywards members! The more you fly the more you’ll earn with this bonus. After you register and book you’ll earn 100% (Double) Bonus Miles on your first flight, 200% (T… - 5 days ago Mar 21, 2019, 7:50pm -
Here are our Top Hotel Stay Bonuses for March! These are for stays that you credit to a hotel frequent guest program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re booking past this month If none of the offers… - 5 days ago Mar 21, 2019, 7:00pm -
Here are our Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonus Airline Mile/Point offers for March! This post is for bonuses that you credit to an airline frequent flyer program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re book past t… - 5 days ago Mar 21, 2019, 6:35pm -
Here are our Top Car Rental Bonuses for March. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for rentals you need to book further down the road! Keep in mind sometimes the rates paid for some of these offers may cost more than o… - 5 days ago Mar 21, 2019, 6:25pm -
The Highlight: Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer 30% KrisFlyer Miles redemption discount on selected destinations across the Singapore Airlines and SilkAir network. Full details & online booking Book by Mar 31 for travel Apr 1-30, 19 Other posts since our… - 5 days ago Mar 21, 2019, 4:42pm -
Here are our Top 5 Flight Bonus Mile/Point Offers for March. This post is of course for bonuses for flying this month however many of these offers go beyond so don’t count them out for flights you need to book past this month. If none of the offers… - 5 days ago Mar 21, 2019, 4:09pm -
You can do some pretty fabulous things with Capital One miles. Namely, you can do pretty much ANYTHING with them, as long as it’s travel related. For example, you can reserve: Airfare Hotels (including boutique and independent hotel, and Airbnb)… - 53 days ago Feb 1, 2019, 2:00pm -
The long wait is over and the Citi Prestige is open for applications again. If you’re approved for the card you can earn 50,000 Citi ThankYou points after spending $4,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of account opening. This is a solid… - 54 days ago Jan 31, 2019, 10:15pm -
I typically prefer to use my miles & points for expensive Business or First Class seats I wouldn’t otherwise pay cash for. But it can be harder to find available Business or First Class award seats. However, if your flight happens to not origin… - 54 days ago Jan 31, 2019, 9:00pm -
Thanks to the government shutdown, Southwest’s flights to Hawaii have been delayed for potentially a few more months. So we don’t have any routes to the Aloha state to share with this schedule extension, which runs through October 1, 2019. Bu… - 54 days ago Jan 31, 2019, 4:00pm -
I’ve had TSA PreCheck for the last 4 years, thanks to my Global Entry membership. It’s saved me countless hours at airport security over the years for 2 reasons. 1. I don’t have to: Remove my toiletries from my carry-on Remove my compute… - 54 days ago Jan 31, 2019, 2:00pm -
Many of us are obsessed with squeezing the most value from our hard earned miles and points by redeeming them for free travel. Rewards earned from the best travel credit cards, particularly flexible points like Chase Ultimate Rewards and AMEX Membe… - 55 days ago Jan 30, 2019, 11:00pm -
Currently, there are 4 Citi ThankYou point earning cards to choose from when submit a new card application. This doesn’t include the Citi Prestige, which is supposed to open up for applications this month (January 2019). These are the cards th… - 55 days ago Jan 30, 2019, 10:00pm -
If you’re a fan of British Airways Avios points, then this is an offer you’ll want to take a look at. The sign-up bonus for the British Airways Visa Signature® Card is gone and instead you’ll earn 4 Avios points per $1 spent on up to $30,000… - 55 days ago Jan 30, 2019, 9:24pm -
You won’t need to pay to stream your Apple Music songs and videos on domestic American Airlines flights starting on February 1, 2019. And if you don’t have Apple Music, you can get a free trial that should start right on your flight. Typicall… - 55 days ago Jan 30, 2019, 8:00pm -
Posted: 03/25/2019 | March 25th, 2019 The capital of Colombia, Bogotá was the home to the region’s indigenous people, the Muisca, when the Spanish came around plundering gold and resources, and it’s been the country’s main city ever since. Bef… - 1 day ago Mar 25, 2019, 10:04am -
Posted: 3/21/2019 | March 21st, 2019 It’s been exactly one month since I moved to Paris. During that time, it’s been nonstop wine, cheese, brasseries, influencer meetups, fashionable social events, writer salons, museums, picnics, and late-night… - 5 days ago Mar 21, 2019, 12:10pm -
Posted: 3/19/2019 | March 19th, 2019 There are a lot of hostels in Medellín. As “gringo central” for Colombia, you can’t walk five feet without coming across one, with majority located in El Pablado (Gringoland) and Laureles (up-and-coming Gri… - 7 days ago Mar 19, 2019, 10:00am -
Posted: 3/14/2019 | March 14th, 2019 Colombia’s troubled past – cartels, paramilitaries, poverty, petty crime — casts a long shadow that still reaches to today. The country is still viewed by many as a place where danger lurks around every corn… - 12 days ago Mar 14, 2019, 12:00pm -
Posted: 3/13/2019 | March 13th, 2019 Before I first visited, I imagined Budapest to be this rundown former Communist capital with little to do. But I was wrong. Dead wrong. Budapest turned out to be a vibrant city with a rich history, beautiful parks… - 13 days ago Mar 13, 2019, 3:29pm -
Posted: 3/12/2019 | March 12th, 2019 During the narco heydays, Cartagena was considered the only “safe” spot in Colombia for tourists. It was where foreigners vacationed, cruise ships docked, and rich Colombians built their vacation homes. Today,… - 15 days ago Mar 11, 2019, 9:00am -
Posted: 3/7/2019 | March 7th, 2019 Over the past few years, there has been an explosion of people giving up the daily grind to live and travel in vans, RVs, and other nontraditional abodes. While traveling in an RV has been something people have been… - 19 days ago Mar 7, 2019, 3:27pm -
TravelCon is a travel media conference that is less about “getting free trips to travel the world” and more about quality writing, branding, entrepreneurship, SEO, marketing, video production, and product creation — the things that help create… - 24 days ago Mar 3, 2019, 12:20am -
Posted: 2/28/2019 | February 28th, 2019 Southeast Asia may be a huge region — but it’s super easy to get around. It’s well-traveled (backpackers have been following “the banana pancake trail” since the late ’60s), and there’s an extensi… - 26 days ago Feb 28, 2019, 1:00pm -
Singapore is an expensive place to visit and can turn people away if they're trying to do it on the cheap. You should still visit this country, though! Here's are 6 things you can do in Singapore without breaking the bank.The post 18 Free and Cheap… - 27 days ago Feb 27, 2019, 2:38pm -
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 -
Ever cringe when you hear a bad line of dialogue in an otherwise great movie? How about this one from Jerry Maguire? “You complete me.” A generation of people…actual grown-ass, non-teeny bopper humans…found those words to be incredibly romant… - 25 days ago Mar 1, 2019, 8:04am -
Miss me? Well, dammit, the feeling is mutual. What can I say…it feels VERY strange to not be here writing every day. Newsflash to myself: Do something for a decade and there’s a big hole when it goes away. I think these monthly posts will proba… - 53 days ago Feb 1, 2019, 9:40am -
Ok, 3 topics left. Lots to say, so here we go. I’ll paste some quotes from different readers under each topic because, frankly, your words have been WAY better than mine lately. Topic 1 – What happens to MileNerd.com? “If I compare it to the re… - 74 days ago Jan 11, 2019, 10:29am -
We’re closing in on the end of the week here, guys… So, have the last few days been intense? Uh… -Will Vanna and Pat end the next Wheel of Fortune with super awkward banter?-Is LAX a bad airport?-Does Superman weirdly wear underwear on the outs… - 75 days ago Jan 10, 2019, 10:58am -
Dear Fellow Nerds: What’s more teary-eyed than a roomful of millennials watching puppy videos on Youtube? This guy. (Damn, that made no sense) Emotions are weird, right? You really can’t plan or prepare for them…they just kind of show up. Man,… - 76 days ago Jan 9, 2019, 10:15am -
No way to let this final week pass without sharing some thoughts on the current state of this game. The first (and most important) question – Is this hobby dead? Of course not. If there are points to be earned, there’s still a game to be played.… - 77 days ago Jan 8, 2019, 10:22am -
This chapter of “Nerdy Weirdo Says Goodbye” was supposed to be about my biggest missteps here. Those are coming. But I need to respond to something and am clueless how to do it appropriately. Friday’s post was extremely meaningful to me. Dim bu… - 78 days ago Jan 7, 2019, 10:20am -
Where I Come From Everyone has a story, right? Most of you have been loyal readers for years. And, since 2011, you’ve heard from “MileNerd” here. No pictures of me as the blog logo. Today, with one of my final posts, I’d like to talk about wh… - 81 days ago Jan 4, 2019, 10:15am -
Blogging Other than “What card should I get,” the question I got asked most over the last 8 years was… “I’m going to start a blog. Do you have any tips?” To be honest, I never knew what to say. So, I’ll try to sneak this answer in here… - 82 days ago Jan 3, 2019, 10:03am -
Fernweh This would be a perfect moment to speak poetically about endings. Unfortunately, I’m kind of an idiot. Poetry isn’t a great idea here (unless you like rhymes that sound like a combination of Humpty Dumpty and Vanilla Ice). I don’t have… - 83 days ago Jan 2, 2019, 9:58am -
Note From Will: This is a guest post from reader Alex, a massive thanks goes to him for sharing this method. If you’d like to thank them for this useful post please consider using one of their referral links found here. A lot of people were rece… - 28 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 3:00pm -
New gift card deal is now live on Amazon, plus a few older deals. All Gift Card Deals on Amazon (our affiliate link) $50 Happy Local physical gift card for $40 Buy $50 in Rover.com e-gift cards and get $10 off with promo code: DOG10 Buy $50 in Famou… - 1 hour ago Mar 26, 2019, 2:18pm -
Yesterday saw Apple release details of the new co-branded credit card it’s launching with Goldman Sachs. As with most Apple products this card is getting a lot of hype and attention, I thought it would be worth pointing out several cards that are b… - 1 hour ago Mar 26, 2019, 2:00pm -
Millennium Hotels Relaunches a Simplified Loyalty Program by Skift. WOW Air Cancels Dozens Of Flights After Icelandair Deal Falls Through by Simple Flying. Not looking good for WOW Air if I’m honest. Report: Cathay Pacific To Acquire HK Express… - 2 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 1:30pm -
The Offer Direct link to offer T-Mobile will be giving it’s customers a free season-long subscription to MLB.TV Premium ($118.99 value) plus MLB.com At Bat Premium ($19.99 value) This offer can be redeemed on March 26 through April 1. It’s part o… - 3 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 12:31pm -
The Offer Direct Link to offer Each Tuesday, T-Mobile releases a number of freebies and deals for their customers. This week they are as follows: MLB.TV: Free Season Fanxchange: 20% off sports ticket purchase Shell: 10¢ off per gallon The Fine Print… - 3 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 12:30pm -
Apple Pay and Apple Pay Cash will no longer support sending person-to-person payments with a credit card as the funding source. Only debit cards or Apple Pay Cash balance are available funding options. Starting on March 25, 2019, we will no longer su… - 11 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 4:24am -
Update 3/25/19: Existing users can get an additional 7¢ off per gallon with promo code UPSIDE7. Looks like it only works for users that have used the app successfully/submitted receipt before it can be applied. Details on applying it can be found… - 13 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 2:07am -
In October last year it was confirmed that Hyatt was introducing a new category 8 award tier that would cost 40,000 points per night. At the time we noted that Hyatt would be using the addition of Small Luxury Hotels of the world to help sell the new… - 14 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 1:52am -
Update 3/25/19: US Bank sent out an email apologizing for the mistake (ht reader Alex): U.S. Bank is committed to providing excellent customer service to our cardmembers. We want to ensure you are aware of an error that occurred with a recent email y… - 14 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 1:31am -
If you’re a frequent Uber/Lyft user, be sure to take advantage of this promotion. Freebird is giving customers a chance to earn Double Points On Rides when they make a purchase through March 31st, 2019. If you aren’t aware of what Freebird is, i… - 21 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 3:07pm -
If you’re an Adidas lover like me then definitely take advantage of this deal. Right now eBay is having a promotion where you can buy get a $60 Adidas Gift Card for $50 only! Keep in mind that the additional $10 bonus code will expire on Apri… - 26 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 3:02pm -
Here is a list of the Top Ten Bank Promotions in Tennessee. Tennessee is a small sized state with a large population that has some good bank bonuses and promotions. They have plenty of Bank Bonuses throughout the state, but we’re going to mention t… - 28 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 3:00pm -
For T-Mobile customers, You can get a variety of different prizes for T-Mobile Tuesday. Starting today March 19, 2019, you’re able to get a ton of awesome discounts! Multiple companies have partnered up with T-Mobile to bring you these offers Just… - 28 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 3:00pm -
We have a very special hot deal that you probably should participate because this is a rare one. Upside is having a promotion where they are offering promo codes and deals on awesome products. Right now, you can receive up to 50¢ off per gallon of g… - 30 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 2:58pm -
If you’ve been interested in switching providers, now’s your chance to try out one of the top brands! T-Mobile is having a promotion where T-Mobile users can get Free MLB.TV through April 1st. You don’t even have to visit a T- Mobile store to… - 39 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 2:49pm -
If you’re planning on traveling, why don’t you save some money by booking with hotels in the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio! Valid through June 3, 2019, you can get a $40 statement credit when you spend $200+ at a participating hotel using your enroll… - 43 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 2:45pm -
With all the saving and money making opportunities on our site, here’s a segment of our site that will not cost you a dime. Updated daily, we bring to you the newest FREE samples, freebies, coupons, deals, and offers that you can take full advan… - 56 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 2:32pm -
Nowadays airfare prices have increased immensely, but if you’ve been wanting cheaper affordable flights, let us help you by providing the best top ten flight deals for today! Flight deals are known for disappearing quickly so you should act fast wh… - 1 hour ago Mar 26, 2019, 2:26pm -
Looking for the best deals online but don’t know where to start? It’s great that you’ve landed here then! We’re here to help you find the latest and hottest deals on TVs, laptops, computers, smartphones, household appliances, electronic acces… - 1 hour ago Mar 26, 2019, 2:21pm -
Hello, Please welcome Howard Raphaelson to the blog. He is an attorney in New York and offered to share some thoughts on travels with children. I have my own experiences traveling with my daughter, but I think it is useful to have another perspective… - 1 day ago Mar 25, 2019, 1:00pm -
I spent a lot of summers at roadside motels growing up, and sometimes basic works best. Hyatt Place has been one of my favorite hotel brands since it was first announced. That’s not to say I wouldn’t prefer a Park Hyatt, but when you just need a… - 1 day ago Mar 25, 2019, 11:17am -
You can earn double miles between Seattle and new routes to Asia when you credit the miles to your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan account. The promo is for soon to launch flights to Seattle from Hong Kong and Tokyo Narita. Double Miles to Hong Kong Ear… - 4 days ago Mar 22, 2019, 3:54pm -
After several years of minor updates, this year, the American Business Class Amenity kit has changed significantly. Out with Cole Haan, and now in with new and smaller companies branding these products. How do they compare? My trip in American Airlin… - 4 days ago Mar 22, 2019, 1:00pm -
Icelandair’s Saga business class offers a premium experience across the Atlantic connecting Iceland to both North America and Europe. Icelandair’s fleet is small and consists of just Boeing 757s, a couple of 767s, and three 737 MAX aircraft which… - 4 days ago Mar 22, 2019, 11:00am -
A couple weeks ago I was invited to stay at the Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas as a guest of Hilton Honors. You may remember this hotel as the Mandarin Oriental, part of MGM Resorts’ City Center development and adjacent to the Aria and Park MGM hotels.… - 5 days ago Mar 21, 2019, 11:00am -
Singapore Airlines is having a sale from the United States to Asia and these prices are pretty fantastic. Book by March 19, 2019, and you can fly from North America to many destinations in Southeast Asia including Bangkok, Bali, Ho Chi Minh City, Han… - 8 days ago Mar 18, 2019, 2:00pm -
A recent trip through Hong Kong had a long layover between flights. After a long trip from the US, I decided to get some fresh air by hiking Lantau Island. Advice from friends and googling helped me sketch out a plan, although my route was much diffe… - 11 days ago Mar 15, 2019, 1:03pm -
Earlier this week, I provided first impressions of Air New Zealand Premium Economy, which got me to Europe. Today, I’ll offer a sneak peak of the lead act, a trip home in Lufthansa First Class. Spoiler alert: I enjoyed the experience. A lot.… - 11 days ago Mar 15, 2019, 11:00am -
As often as I find myself in hotels, I have strong opinions on the toiletries that are provided. I usually bring my own, just in case. I’ve written a lot about some hotel toiletries I like (Sheraton’s new products), and others I’m not a fan of… - 13 days ago Mar 13, 2019, 1:01pm -
Check out the new Hooch FREE App to earn 5%-10% cash back at 100,000+ bars, restaurants, clubs, travel, and entertainment partners across the U.S.A. and around the world, plus get a $5 gift card for every banking institution that you link with Hooch… - 4 days ago Mar 22, 2019, 3:25pm -
Get dry shampoos and stylers from Bumble and bumble to battle any bad hair day, plus save money on award-winning hair products by sharing with friends and family. [Read More] Bumble and bumble – $10 Off $50 Discount Code – $10 Referral Rewards… - 5 days ago Mar 22, 2019, 12:35am -
The Upside Gas App lets you earn up to 50 cents per gallon cash back at over 6,400 gas stations in 31 states across the U.S.A. and the District of Columbia.Just sign up via this Upside Referral Link to get up to 70 cents per gallon off your first fi… - 5 days ago Mar 21, 2019, 6:41pm -
Download the Freebird Rides App to earn cash back bonuses when you visit participating bars, restaurants and retailers during your Uber and Lyft rides, plus get up to $45 in bonus cash when you try Freebird Rides, earn points on every Uber and Lyft r… - 5 days ago Mar 21, 2019, 4:15pm -
Fetch Rewards lets you earn points toward gift card redemptions when you scan your grocery receipts for purchases of products from participating brands.Just download Fetch Rewards from the App Store or Google Play, and then enter Referral Code NF1VA… - 5 days ago Mar 21, 2019, 3:03pm -
Seated gives you up to 30% back in Amazon, Lyft, Starbucks, or other gift cards when you book reservations and dine out at popular restaurants in New York City, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Atlanta (more cities returning soon).P… - 6 days ago Mar 20, 2019, 3:31pm -
Visit Dairy Queen to celebrate Free Cone Day on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, all day long. [Read More] Dairy Queen Free Cone Day – Wednesday, March 20, 2019The post Dairy Queen Free Cone Day – Wednesday, March 20, 2019 appeared first on Maximizi… - 7 days ago Mar 19, 2019, 4:30pm -
Nvstr is a community investing platform that allows you to discover investing insights from the collective experience of others and optimize your portfolio with the latest technology.Plus, when you sign up for a free live trading account through thi… - 8 days ago Mar 18, 2019, 7:34pm -
Acorns is an investment service that invests your spare change automatically from everyday purchases into a diversified portfolio, plus you can get a $5 free credit just for creating a new account, and you'll earn an additional $5 bonus for each new… - 8 days ago Mar 18, 2019, 7:01pm -
TopCashback is offering Double Cash Back Rebates for a variety of popular merchants today only on Monday, March 18, 2019, including Dell, DoorDash, Raise, and many more, plus you can get $5 cash back when you spend $15 anywhere. [Read More] TopCash… - 8 days ago Mar 18, 2019, 6:51pm -
Our Spring Break trip is fast approaching. Besides flights, a ferry ride and one hotel night, we still need to figure out hotels for the rest of our trip. This shouldn’t be too difficult! I have lots of hotel free nights expiring in coming months.… - 5 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 3:23pm -
AAR: The Western Cape, South Africa, June 2017 (Part 2) Greetings, Fellow Travelers! BLUF: This six-part AAR covers the journey, the destination, and activities of our trip to South Africa (our second!) while stationed in Germany. This trip focused a… - 10 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 3:18pm -
Yesterday Doctor of Credit wrote that Capital One would be ending the Capital One® Venture® Rewards Credit Card‘s 10 miles per dollar earning with Hotels.com. This was sourced to Award Wallet which claimed that “Capital One has announced” thi… - 11 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 3:17pm -
After checking out the business class section of the Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge, it was time to check out the other section of the lounge.I'm not sure exactly what the other section of the lounge should be called, though. Malaysia Airlines rec… - 11 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 3:17pm -
AA and China Southern strike partnership. Earn and burn is liveThe post AA and China Southern strike partnership. Earn and burn is live appeared first on Monkey Miles. - 20 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 3:08pm -
Avianca is a member of the Star Alliance which means that its LifeMiles currency can be used for travel on a variety of appealing airlines (like ANA and SWISS) and, for the next week, a 125% transfer bonus that is currently on offer will allow you to… - 20 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 3:08pm -
A mother is suing Spirit Airlines for separating her from her 15 year old daughter. I think parents should empower your children with solo travel.The post Split Up From Your Kids Involuntarily While Traveling? Don’t Sue, Celebrate! appeared first… - 21 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 3:07pm -
Apple debuted its long-awaited credit card at an event at the Steve Jobs Theater on Monday, hoping to capitalize on its reputation for user-friendly products and a commitment to privacy.The new credit card, dubbed the Apple Card, will be offered in… - 21 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 3:07pm -
I’ve written about Ibotta many times in the past as a couponless way to get rebates on everyday purchases. While this is a great way to save money at many popular merchants that you shop at daily (such as Target, Costco, Whole Foods, Walmart, Walg… - 26 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 3:02pm -
British Airways latest promotion offers you a 100% bonus on your flights through the end of the year, so register now and book fast! The post British Airways Double Avios Promotion for flights through December 31, 2019 appeared first on Live from a… - 27 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 3:01pm -
Well, maybe. Selling miles is an easy way for airlines to make some quick cash. Since there is no governor on mileage inflation, if too many miles get sold, they’ll simply raise amount of miles that a ticket costs. Apparently, it’s that time of y… - 22 hours ago Mar 25, 2019, 5:11pm -
If you don’t have enough miles for your next great trip, the airlines are always happy to sell you the difference. Usually, the amount that they charge you per mile is punitive. In other words, the cost of the miles greatly exceeds their value. Som… - 4 days ago Mar 22, 2019, 12:52pm -
Uh oh. Today, I got an email from Starbucks about the rewards program. The headline, of course, is a positive one. More choices for rewards, starting April 16. And what could be bad about more choices? More Rewards, Less Value The problem with these… - 7 days ago Mar 19, 2019, 9:26pm -
I’m surprised that I missed this one. Starting April 12, Mastercard will introduce new rules regarding free trials. And while it will only apply to physical products, it’s an important step in helping consumers who subscribe for something and the… - 7 days ago Mar 19, 2019, 12:56pm -
The Discover It cash back card represents one of the best unknown values in credit card land. It doesn’t come with a sexy sign-up bonus, but it’s quarterly bonuses more than make up for that. Let’s take a look at the card. Discover Cards (Overa… - 9 days ago Mar 17, 2019, 6:15pm -
I still can’t get used to calling the Marriott Rewards program “Bonvoy.” I’m sure they paid consultants millions of dollars to come up with that ridiculous name. I would have done it for half of that price. Marriott Bonvoy Double Take At leas… - 13 days ago Mar 13, 2019, 12:37pm -
Quick, but important, note today. Starting in 2021, Americans (as well as citizens of several other countries) will need authorization to travel to Europe. While not a visa per se, it’ll still cost you about $8 and have to be done in advance of you… - 15 days ago Mar 11, 2019, 5:39pm -
With changes in the tax laws this year affecting refunds and potentially kicking you from a refund to a payment, it’s time to try and figure out a few ways to minimize the pain. So how about using your credit card to pay the IRS? How to Make Money… - 18 days ago Mar 8, 2019, 6:37pm -
Part of the problem with having your computer repaired is that you miss out on a lot of the current buzz. For some, it’s celebrities and TMZ. For me? Miles and Hotel Points. IHG Credit Cards One of the things that I missed out on was an increase in… - 20 days ago Mar 6, 2019, 7:04pm -
A few weeks ago, I did a piece on redeeming miles. It can be a complicated process, if you’re lucky enough to get a seat at all. Redeeming points for hotel rooms is a somewhat easier process, and a bit more rewarding. As a whole, rewards per dollar… - 22 days ago Mar 4, 2019, 8:38pm -
The Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas was previously managed by Mandarin Oriental and I stayed there then, just over a year ago. There was much to be desired in my hotel review for that stay. Since I had a Hilton Weekend Night Certificate from my Hilton AME… - 53 days ago Feb 2, 2019, 12:20am -
Launched on February 1, 1999, the oneworld alliance (the third largest alliance) turns 20 years old today and has unveiled its new “Travel Bright” tagline and brand positioning for its airport lounges. Its member airlines include American Airl… - 53 days ago Feb 1, 2019, 11:52pm -
Every travel has pet peeves, some are airline related, but a number of them are hotel related. When a hotel property gets it right—a customer will choose to stay repeatedly. Get it wrong and your first visit will be your last. Here are a few things… - 85 days ago Dec 31, 2018, 4:31pm -
Redeem as few as 128,000 SkyMiles for round-trip flights seated in the Delta One class cabin on Delta Air Lines — plus pay between $35.00 and $310.00 in taxes and fees — for travel between the 48 contiguous United States and Europe from Friday, F… - 95 days ago Dec 21, 2018, 10:36pm -
You can redeem as few as 54,000 SkyMiles for round-trip flights seated in the economy class cabin on Delta Air Lines — plus pay between $40.00 and $200.00 in taxes and fees — for travel between the 48 contiguous United States and South Africa fro… - Dec 12, 2018, 10:00pm -
The rules of travel. There are rules and then there are the unwritten rules of travel. We’re most familiar with the written rules such liquid limits at airport security and how many bags are free. But the unwritten rules are the ones that the “… - Nov 28, 2018, 9:44pm -
Despite the popularity of its bigger sibling (the Sapphire Reserve credit card), the Sapphire Preferred remains a great alternative for all travelers. When I first became interested in points and miles the Chase Sapphire Preferred was the one card th… - Nov 27, 2018, 12:28am -
During travel this time of year we often have that chill-reducing Starbucks or other hydration drink in hand. While we know we can’t bring liquids through airport security (repeat after me—we do know this, right?) which includes bottles of wate… - Nov 23, 2018, 11:55pm -
T-Mobile’s free international roaming plan is no stranger to being raved about. It offers unlimited texting and “data at up to 2G speeds in 210+ countries”. When traveling abroad and don’t have the interest or experience in swapping S… - Nov 16, 2018, 9:13pm -
Norwegian Reward and No1 Lounges are back again with an offer for discounted airport lounge access which earn double Norwegian CashPoints as well. This applies only to lounges located in these UK airports: Gatwick, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Heath… - Nov 15, 2018, 10:33pm -
Plan to travel on a Friday morning from LHR to LAX and there two AA 777W flights; one at 10:30am and another at 5:15pm (seems like they just moved that last one later in the day). I am an EXP and looking for an upgrade so I am wondering if anyone... - 10 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 3:18pm -
In the past I've had success in using the AmEx Platinum Concierge for a variety of tasks, some of which included getting into the details of a product or service I was looking for, calling around to different vendors for me, and sending me... - 14 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 3:14pm -
Hi, received an email from Emirates regarding an offer to upgrade from blue to silver for 300 USD. Is this worth it? Just wanted your opinion before doing so, to help formulate your opinion here is the predicted usage and back history... My... - 18 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 3:10pm -
I have a an international flight that has a domestic connection. The domestic segment departs on a Friday evening and connects to the International segment the next day. Can I do a same day change ($100) so that I do the entire trip on Friday? ..… - 19 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 3:09pm -
Greetings, I'm new to the forums. If I am in the wrong place, please redirect me. I was planning on booking PDX - ICN in late June on Delta Business (or whatever they call that now). Two weeks ago it was priced at $3062. When I looked last... - 35 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 2:53pm -
Hi all I'm looking to make a trip to China from April 10-14, half as a short break and half as a mileage run. At this stage I haven't decided which city, but I'll use YYC-XIY as the example because everywhere I have tried gives the same result.... - 45 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 2:43pm -
Hi all Just wondering if anyone has an email address for English speaking customer service. I'm trying to claim for missing miles from an AC flight but the form doesn't seem to be accepting any attachments on... - 51 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 2:37pm -
I'm surprised not to see a thread about this... Just logged in for the first time in a while and saw a link to opt in to a "beta" experience for My Trips. Spoiler alert and big surprise -- it's a pile of $#@!. Lots of pics and random info,... - 55 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 2:33pm -
I stumbled upon this fare by accident whilst looking for a flight home from Miami next week. It may have been previously posted, apologies if so. Appears to be wide open from now onwards for 2019 to most of Europe via Lisbon. Might be useful..… - 59 mins ago Mar 26, 2019, 2:29pm -
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This is the Weekly Bank Account Bonus Thread. Due to the continual growth of the sub, mixing Bank account churning discussion with Credit Card discussions is becoming a bit unwieldy. Based on the Survey results in June 2017, we decided to start a Ban… - 4 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 11:05am -
Welcome to the daily discussion thread! Please post topics for discussion here. While some questions can be used to start a discussion/debate, most questions belong in the question thread unless you love getting downvotes. If your discussion is about… - 4 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 11:05am -
Welcome to the Daily Question thread at /r/churning! This is the thread to post questions about churning for miles/points/cash. Just because you have a question about credit cards does NOT mean it belongs here. If you’re brand new here, please read… - 5 hours ago Mar 26, 2019, 10:05am -
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Updates: EIN/SSN and multiple apps, no 100k offer currently, a detail about Chase not reflecting lower credit limits for 30 days (this prompted me to update), a few small edits about 1/30 and a few updates to application wording Refreshed since the… - 22 hours ago Mar 25, 2019, 5:19pm -
We all know about the successful triple dips, the RTW trips you took in ANA F, and the massive Schwab cash outs, but today we'd love to hear about the biggest mistake you've made churning. Maybe it was not getting a card before it went away, or some… - 1 day ago Mar 25, 2019, 2:47pm -
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… - 1 day ago Mar 25, 2019, 11:05am -
Welcome to the Daily Question thread at /r/churning! This is the thread to post questions about churning for miles/points/cash. Just because you have a question about credit cards does NOT mean it belongs here. If you’re brand new here, please read… - 1 day ago Mar 25, 2019, 10:05am -
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 Stories… - 2 days ago Mar 24, 2019, 11:05am -
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Last night I noticed that a United award flight from Cleveland to LaGuardia was pricing at just 9.5K miles, when it should be 10K miles as a short-haul award. I searched other airports and sure enough, United has launched dynamically priced awards on… - 17 hours ago Mar 25, 2019, 10:23pm -
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