Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts. Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates… - 6 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 2:00am -
The Hyatt credit card is offering those who book stays at Miraval Resorts a one-time $250 statement credit for spending $500 or more directly with the resort chain on Hyatt cards between Jan. 15 and Dec. 31, 2019. In case you aren’t familiar with t… - 6 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 1:30am -
Here at TPG, we spend a lot of time discussing the value of transferable points currencies. The flexibility they add to your travel planning can help you save time and money, all while unlocking the doors to some premium cabin redemptions and extendi… - 7 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 1:00am -
Got a few Delta SkyMiles burning a hole in your (virtual) pocket? By the end of January, you’ll be able to spend them in a new way with far less effort. Delta CEO Ed Bastian has become a vocal proponent of engineering more ways for Delta flyers to… - 7 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 12:30am -
Uber is a critical travel resource for so many travelers. Rather than having to play taxi roulette, maybe in cities they don’t know, travelers can use it to move around without having to worry about language barriers or payment. While we at TPG ha… - 8 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 12:00am -
Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts. Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates… - 8 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 11:30pm -
On this episode of “Talking Points,” host Brian Kelly, aka The Points Guy, and Linda Jojo, United Airlines’ technology and chief digital officer, break down what passengers can expect from the carrier’s updated app. Afterward, Kelly brings on… - 9 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 11:00pm -
10 years ago today marks the landing of US Airways Flight 1549 into the Hudson River, led by heroic Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger. Earlier Tuesday, the passengers on board Flight 1549 gathered at the Charlotte Convention Center in honor o… - 9 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 10:44pm -
TAP Portugal’s been rapidly expanding and updating its fleet over the last few years. The airline will fly its soon to be delivered Airbus A321LR aircraft on transatlantic routes, making it the first airline to use the the single-aisle aircraft on… - 9 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 10:30pm -
If you're looking for a Beijing hotel at an affordable rate, the Crowne Plaza Beijing Wangfujing is worth considering. Pros: large room in a central location, convenient ground transportation and a reasonable price. Cons: not aging well and limited u… - 10 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 10:00pm -
I'm continually re-evaluating what credit cards I have because I want cards that are going to give me the most bang for my buck. - 13 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 7:00pm -
If you want a beach vacation but prefer a destination with plenty to see and do, consider Costa Rica for your next family trip. - 2 days ago Jan 14, 2019, 7:00pm -
For our pre-cruise winter break flights to Miami, I took great pains to find an option that wouldn’t require my kids to leave school early. - 4 days ago Jan 12, 2019, 7:00pm -
If you signed up for the Hilton Honors Aspire card in 2018 like I did (or the Hilton Ascend or Hilton Honors Business card), you may have a stash of Hilton Honors points burning a hole in your pocket. - 7 days ago Jan 9, 2019, 7:00pm -
My 40th birthday will take place on January 6, 2020, meaning I could feasibly book flights for this trip in a few short months. - 13 days ago Jan 3, 2019, 7:00pm -
While airline miles and hotel points can help you travel further at a price you can afford, flexible travel credit can be just as valuable. - 15 days ago Jan 1, 2019, 7:00pm -
Last month there was a targeted offer to earn 75,000 miles from a new UnitedSM Explorer Business Card. You no longer need to log into a special website to see if you’re eligible, for a limited time this best-ever offer is publicly available.This i… - 8 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 11:34pm -
A Hawaiian family traveling on Sunday night with their one and a half year old baby was stopped at the security checkpoint at Honolulu airport when a TSA screener refused to allow them to pass with their baby food.Passengers are permitted to bring a… - 10 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 10:04pm -
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.Continue reading The End of a Pioneering Travel Site and Also a Passenger Plane... - 12 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 7:34pm -
There’s a better offer than I’ve ever seen before for the CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Mastercard®. It’s a card I picked up myself for the bonus miles, which is useful because there’s no longer a great way to earn mi… - 15 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 4:58pm -
Two American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are awaiting FAA approval prior to going into service. This means the government is doing more to improve passenger experience when it’s shut down than when it regulates.Continue reading Government Fi… - 17 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 3:04pm -
When you don't follow a flight attendant's instructions we've all learned what can happen. They call the police to go all David Dao on you. But like the American Airlines flight attendant last year who grabbed a stroller and nearly hit a baby sometim… - 19 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 1:04pm -
This year Delta raised SkyClub membership prices and eliminated single visit passes. They also started requiring passengers to be flying Delta or a partner airline to access the lounge even if they're so-called 'members'.Since Delta announced the c… - 1 day ago Jan 15, 2019, 1:04am -
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.Continue reading Ratting Out Pilots Who Don’t Pick Up Trash – and Order Pizzas for Stra… - 1 day ago Jan 14, 2019, 11:04pm -
A bird was discovered in business class twelve hours into flight SQ322 from Singapore to London on January 7th. The bird continued to fly around and when the plane touched down it was “handed over to animal quarantine authorities.”Naturally when… - 1 day ago Jan 14, 2019, 8:34pm -
Back in 2012 Ryanair floated the idea of ‘standing seats’ to pack more passengers in and lower costs. And Airbus has a patent for ‘double decker’ seating. But neither idea is supposed to be real or is approved for flying — anywhere.That wa… - 2 days ago Jan 14, 2019, 6:04pm -
Yesterday I wrote about how Norwegian had changed their lounge access policy for Premium passengers, seemingly without notice. Specifically, Premium passengers would no longer receive lounge access, unless they had purchased a much more expensive Pre… - 8 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 12:03am -
We've known for a while that Aer Lingus is shortly going to be announcing a brand refresh. Rumor has it that the airline will be revealing their refreshed brand tomorrow.Most notably, this will include the airline introducing a new livery and new un… - 10 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 10:03pm -
Gosh, I just dream of one trip on American where they're not a disaster. I guess the whole "new year, new me" fad hasn't extended to the airline with which I'm basically in an arranged relationship, thanks to being based in Miami.I don't want to spe… - 11 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 8:31pm -
Silvercar is my favorite car rental company. In March 2017 it was announced that Silvercar would be acquired by Audi. The two companies working together was nothing new, given that Silvercar exclusively offers Audis in their fleet. With the investmen… - 13 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 7:03pm -
"Ask Lucky" forum member LivinLIfeFrankly posed an interesting question today that I figured I'd chime in on, and I'm curious what you guys think.You can read the entire original post here, but to summarize the situation: - 14 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 6:03pm -
So far I'd say it has been a pretty spectacular year for first class mistake fares.Cathay Pacific published $800 roundtrip first class fares from Vietnam to North America. They honored them.Cathay Pacific published $1,500 one-way first class fares… - 15 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 5:03pm -
For the past several years, beVancouver has offered a pretty awesome promotion for discounted Vancouver hotel stays in the off season. Vancouver is a seasonal hotel market, as hotels are packed during the peak summer season, while they’re fairl… - 16 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 4:02pm -
The World of Hyatt Credit Card was introduced last summer, and is a card I really like. It has a $95 annual fee, but offers a suite of benefits that make it more than worthwhile, in my opinion.Among things, the card offers: - 17 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 3:05pm -
TAP Air Portugal is in the process of refreshing their longhaul fleet.This includes the airline acquiring 20 Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, which feature an all new business class product. On top of that, the airline has 14 Airbus A321LR aircraft on o… - 18 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 2:03pm -
WOW Air has been on a downward spiral lately, and the carrier's 2019 summer schedule reveals just how far the cuts are going.In the second half of last year we saw several European airlines go out of business overnight. While WOW Air is still in bus… - 19 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 1:03pm -
StayVancouver is offering American Express gift cards worth $50-$125 for your first night when booking a stay in Vancouver, along with $50 for each additional night. This has the potential to be a great deal, but do your research to see if it’ll be… - 12 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 7:40pm -
Sam’s Club is offering $45 off your first order when buying a $45 membership. That’s a good deal if you’re in the market for a Sam’s Club membership, but you can make a $39 profit by stacking with a few other offers. The Deal Get $45 off your… - 15 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 4:29pm -
Bitmo is offering 15% off all gift cards they sell through the app when using promo code NEWYEAR. With brands such as Airbnb, Delta, Nike and more, this is good for personal use and potentially reselling as well. The Deal Save 15% on any gift card br… - 18 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 1:23pm -
Over the weekend, my wife and I found ourselves in a situation where we could generate a lot of spend at very low cost. That particular opportunity isn’t the subject of this post. Unfortunately, we didn’t have access to our entire portfolio of ca… - 20 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 11:52am -
WOW Air is offering unbelievably cheap flights on select dates through March 11th: just $49 one-way from the US to quite a few cities in Europe. The catches are several: First, round trip travel appears to be required (I’ve found several dates wit… - 1 day ago Jan 14, 2019, 9:20pm -
If you have any of the Chase United Visa cards, you can earn 1,000 free and easy United MileagePlus miles by downloading/updating the United MileagePlus X app and enrolling in Visa Rewards with your Chase United Visa. Note that this should be open… - 1 day ago Jan 14, 2019, 8:02pm -
This is our weekly post of offers from our hotel affiliate partners. The Flight Deal will receive a commission if you use the accommodation links to make a booking. Thanks for your support. Accor Hotels – Save up to 20% off Accor Hotels is the pare… - 12 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 7:40pm -
A good sale for Hobart, Tasmania. ITA will price this between $589 and $624. Using those dates on Priceline should reprice between $559 and $584 Sample Travel Date: February 19th – 28th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, pl… - 12 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 7:35pm -
A good sale to Sydney ITA will price this at about $642 using those dates on Priceline should reprice to $605 Sample Travel Date: February 26th – March 5th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availa… - 12 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 7:30pm -
A good sale to Sydney Sample Travel Date: Sample from Portland February 18th – 25th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” instructions below Fa… - 12 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 7:25pm -
A good sale to Sydney ITA will price this at about $642 using those dates on Priceline should reprice to $600 Sample Travel Date: February 25th – March 5th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availa… - 12 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 7:20pm -
A rare sale to Dar es Salaam. Prices will vary slightly depending on routing. ITA will price this at $570, using those dates on Swiss should reprice to $552 Here’s some practical travel tips to Zanzibar if you are using Dar es Salaam as a springb… - 13 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 6:55pm -
A good sale to Melbourne ITA will price this at $630, using those dates on Priceline should reprice to $588 Here are some practical travel tips to Melbourne, Australia. Sample Travel Date: March 5th – 12th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for m… - 13 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 6:25pm -
A good sale to Nepal. Sample Travel Date: February 4th – 11th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” instructions below Fare Availability: Valid… - 14 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 5:55pm -
A good sale to Prague. ITA will price this at $638 with Delta Basic Economy. Using those dates on Air France should reprice to $601 (Regular Economy) / $511 (Basic Economy). The $601 fare includes advance seat assignment, normal size carry-on and one… - 14 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 5:25pm -
A good sale to Sao Paulo Brazil introduced e-Visa for Americans. You no longer need to visit one of their consulates to get a visa to visit. The difference between the e-Visa and one from the consulate: e-Visa: Valid for 2 years, 90 days max per visi… - 15 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 4:55pm -
I started writing this blog because I was frustrated by how imprecise and inaccurate the mainstream travel hacking bloggers I was reading at the time were. In some ways that situation has gotten a lot worse, as credit card affiliate blogs have consol… - 5 days ago Jan 11, 2019, 10:59am -
What a week! I bring you alohas (that means “hello”) from Maui, the second largest island in the state of Hawaii (or as the locals call it, “the aloha state”). As a reminder, I organized this trip as a belated honeymoon taking advantage of a… - 7 days ago Jan 9, 2019, 10:59am -
Last month I wrote about Lyft’s partnership with the Ebates app, which allows you to earn $1 in Ebates cash back each time you start a Lyft booking through the Ebates app. It struck me at the time, and still strikes me, as a bit silly, but it works… - 28 days ago Dec 18, 2018, 10:04pm -
Like most (all?) travel hackers, I consider flexible Chase Ultimate Rewards points to be the most valuable currency for hotels (World of Hyatt) and award tickets (United Mileage Plus and Southwest Rapid Rewards), and even find myself redeeming them f… - 34 days ago Dec 13, 2018, 7:22pm -
Radisson Rewards seems to have hired a new marketing agency, and they’re trying to make a splash. Last week I got a funny e-mail from an “Associate” at Wye Communications, that began:“I’ve been keeping up with your [coverage / blog posts /… - 41 days ago Dec 5, 2018, 8:06pm -
Welcome back, folks. The past few weeks have been extremely annoying and frustrating for me, which was not helped in the slightest by my birthday falling in the middle of last week. However, that’s all behind us now, so I’m moving my birthday to… - 44 days ago Dec 3, 2018, 6:10pm -
A couple interesting cash back opportunities have crossed my desk recently that I wanted to make sure readers are aware of.Lemoney Turbo Cashback bountiesLemoney is a relatively new cashback portal. In general it has earning rates in line with other… - 60 days ago Nov 17, 2018, 10:59am -
I was listening to the latest episode of the new Milenomics² podcast, which everyone should subscribe to, and sign up for bonus Patreon content from, and the hosts brought up what they call the “co-branded paradox.” By this they mean the counter… - 61 days ago Nov 16, 2018, 10:59am -
I’ve been following with interest the changes Hyatt has made to certain types of award reservations. To roughly summarize the changes:points can now be redeemed for “premium” suite award nights;Points + Cash can now be redeemed for standard and… - 68 days ago Nov 9, 2018, 6:28pm -
Long-time readers know I detest driving, which can lead to funny situations like taking an Uber from Houston to Galveston, but due in large part to lifecycle effects I’ve recently found myself renting cars more and more. With newly limited vacation… - 83 days ago Oct 25, 2018, 9:59am -
There are numerous ways to accrue travel rewards fast, and many people will fall into more than one of these categories. Daddy Warbucks Type A: You buy expensive flights and book expensive hotel rooms which earn exponentially more travel rewards than… - 4 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 3:42am -
Updated 1/15/19 with latest expansion of the 5/24 rule to all Chase cards. Will you be approved for a new card? Will you get its bonus? What if you’ve already had that card and gotten its bonus before? The answers to these questions depend on the… - 14 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 5:31pm -
Two summers ago I spent a month in Italy, primarily on the Adriatic coast, and told you all about it in a series of trip reports: Trip Report: Puglia (Apulia) Italy Part I Trip Report: Puglia (Apulia) Italy Part II Trip Report: Puglia (Apulia) Ital… - 4 days ago Jan 11, 2019, 9:11pm -
I didn’t see this one coming. All three consumer Southwest Cards’ benefits packages have been updated with a limited time offer that lasts for one month. For spending $4,000 within three months of opening your new card, you will earn 30,000 Rapid… - 5 days ago Jan 11, 2019, 7:36pm -
The United Explorer Card, Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card, Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card, Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card, and the World of Hyatt Credit Card all have temporarily elevated sign up bonus offers that… - 8 days ago Jan 8, 2019, 1:11am -
It’s time to take that Citi Prestige Card you forgot about out of your sock drawer and put it back in your wallet. I’m sure there are quite a few of you who kept this card around for it’s Fourth Hotel Night Free benefit, as those who pay to sta… - 12 days ago Jan 4, 2019, 2:00pm -
UPDATE 12/3, 10:25 AM ET: All upgrade codes for existing users have been exhausted. The upgrade code for new users is still active and can be used nine more times. At the bottom of this post are 19 free upgrade codes to six months of Award Wallet P… - 13 days ago Jan 3, 2019, 12:44am -
Hey guys! I would like to incorporate more of your experiences using travel rewards into MileValue’s blog content. My idea is to feature roughly one reader per month who wants to share their experience collecting or redeeming travel rewards–or ev… - 19 days ago Dec 28, 2018, 7:07pm -
This week I helped my dad decide what to do with his Platinum Card from American Express. He opened it a year ago, at a point when the Cardmatch Tool was offering a 100k Membership Reward point sign-up bonus to targeted customers. These are the quest… - 19 days ago Dec 27, 2018, 9:56pm -
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Festivus… whatever you may celebrate–or boycott–at the end of the year, I hope you celebrate it well with loved ones. I wanted to send a quick thank you to all of those who support this blog, whether that… - 22 days ago Dec 25, 2018, 3:44pm -
Emirates has just announced that “a significant number” of its operations will be affected by the closure of the southern runway at DXB during April and May. In a statement, the carrier confirmed that many services will be re-timed or even cancel… - 8 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 12:00am -
Virgin Atlantic’s fleet is about to triple, thanks to having a hand in part of an acquisition of short-range airline Flybe and all its jets; this won’t be Virgin’s first foray into the short-haul market, though, as the airline once owned a now-… - 9 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 10:30pm -
Over on the FlyerTalk Forum, user FlyBitcoin poses the question: is the surprisingly good chicken soup served in Delta Air Lines' SkyClub lounges just Campbell's soup, transferred from cans to bowls?"The source was SkyClub agents and others closely… - 11 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 9:00pm -
While flying aboard a commercial flight departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport in the hoodie-and-baseball cap combo customary for celebrities attempting to keep a low profile, Leonardo DiCaprio nevertheless had to remove his disguise at… - 12 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 7:30pm -
According to one recent report, American Airlines AAdvantage members will soon have expanded options for using reward miles to book seats in the premium economy cabin. The move by the world’s largest airline comes on the heels of an announcement by… - 18 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 2:00pm -
Transportation Security Administration officials say that staffing levels have not been dramatically affected by the partial government shutdown which started on December 22. News of a security lapse in which a passenger brought a handgun onto an int… - 22 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 10:00am -
Only a few weeks after it mistakenly advertised and honored deeply discounted business and first class fares between Vietnam and North America, Cathay Pacific has been hit by another glitch. The glitch has seen premium seats between Europe and Hong K… - 1 day ago Jan 15, 2019, 2:00am -
Much like our Havasupai Falls, Grand Canyon trip, this […]The post Our Road-Trip Through San Luis Potosi (state) Mexico appeared first on Travel is Free. - 8 days ago Jan 7, 2019, 10:08pm -
If you want to see our InfoGraphic and recent post on t […]The post Most & Least Touristy Countries [Interactive Maps & Full Data Sets] appeared first on Travel is Free. - 28 days ago Dec 19, 2018, 7:25pm -
Another airline that did away with their traditional aw […]The post [The Only?] American Airlines AAdvantage Award Chart appeared first on Travel is Free. - 30 days ago Dec 17, 2018, 5:00am -
AirFrance’s Flying Blue Miles removed their award […]The post [The Only] Flying Blue Award Chart appeared first on Travel is Free. - 34 days ago Dec 12, 2018, 9:55pm -
Hilton Honors has released their latest buy points promotion for their members. Unlike the offer towards the end of 2018 that ranged from 80 to 100% this one is a flat 100% if you buy 10,000 or more points at one time. This means you are paying US$… - 12 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 7:32pm -
Airline bonus miles for stays at IHG hotels are very rare except for a few partners of the program like Aeroplan. You can count on an Aeroplan bonus for IHG stays several times per year and today the first such offer of 2019 launched! You can earn… - 13 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 6:46pm -
Radisson Hotel Group is running a January sale where you can save up to 30% off for weekend stays at their Radisson Collection, Radisson Blu, Radisson RED, Radisson, and Park Inn by Radisson hotels in Europe, the Middle East and Africa! Simply book… - 13 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 6:31pm -
UPDATE - Please read the following post: The TAP Air Portugal 50% off award ticket offer isn't nearly as good as it initially seemedTAP Miles&Go has launched an awesome discounted award ticket sale! Right now when you redeem your Miles&Go miles for a… - 14 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 5:24pm -
A big thank you to our long time loyal reader Pedro C from Portugal who knows the TAP Portugal Miles&Go program inside and out! According to him when TAP Portugal changed the name of the program from Victoria to Miles&Go in late 2018 they also massiv… - 14 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 5:22pm -
The Highlight:Coast Hotels Coast Rewards Double Coast Rewards Points on all stays at Coast Hotel locations in Canada and the U.S. Full details Until Jan 30, 19Other posts since our last Bonus Offer HighlightIHG Rewards Club: 10,000 Bonus Points for 3… - 15 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 4:45pm -
Offer details:Earn 10,000 Bonus IHG Rewards Club Points when you stay 3 or more nights at the Kimpton Sawyer Sacramento. Full details & online booking. Until Mar 31, 19Terms:This offer is subject to availability and valid for all stays from Oct. 31,… - 1 day ago Jan 14, 2019, 8:59pm -
The Highlight:SAS EuroBonusDouble EuroBonus Points when you stay at Radisson Blu and Radisson Collection Hotels in the Nordic countries. Full details & online booking Until Feb 28, 19Other posts since our last Bonus Offer HighlightEarn up to 10,000… - 1 day ago Jan 14, 2019, 8:17pm -
Offer details:Earn up to 10,000 Bonus Marriott Rewards Points for stays of 3 or more nights at Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas. Full details and online booking. Book by Jan 31 for stays until Sep 30, 19Bonuses as follows: The Cove at Atlantis: 10,… - 5 days ago Jan 11, 2019, 7:44pm -
Hilton Honors members will be able to save up to 25% on stays across the entire region when you book by February 2, 2019. The offer for non-members is only up to 15% off so it really makes sense to join Honors to get the additional discount seeing… - 5 days ago Jan 11, 2019, 6:43pm -
Southwest officially has the best airline credit card on the market. Actually, they have the top three. They’re practically giving away the absolute best deal in travel, (the Southwest Companion Pass) when you open one of these cards: Southwest… - 10 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 10:00pm -
When I tell my friends and family how many credit cards I have the first question I almost always get is – “doesn’t that hurt your credit score?” And my answer is always the same, “no, my credit score has actually gone up since I’ve sta… - 11 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 9:00pm -
Why are Chase Ultimate Rewards points one of the best credit card rewards currencies to collect? Because they’ll afford you flexibility, which is invaluable in the world of miles & points. Depending on which Chase Ultimate Rewards earning credit… - 15 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 5:00pm -
Southwest Airlines has dealt with wi-fi issues in the past. Southwest is changing their wi-fi providers yet again, but it seems like they can do more to improve. The airline came in 5th on Routehappy’s 2018 Wi-Fi Report, with Delta and Ameri… - 16 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 4:00pm -
Capital One miles are underrated, man. You’ve probably heard us screaming from the rooftops that Chase Ultimate Rewards points are the BEST points to collect. That’s absolutely true for most of us. But if you use those points to buy travel th… - 18 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 2:00pm -
If you read travel blogs with any frequency you’ve seen the glorious hotel pictures and trip reports. Those iconic Park Hyatts, decadent Conrad resorts, and fancy Ritz-Carlton locations are on many of our bucket lists! And it’s for good reaso… - 22 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 10:00am -
We’ve always said if you’re new to miles and points, you should start with Chase credit cards for your first few applications. That’s because once you’ve opened 5 or more cards from any bank in the past 24 months (except for certain small b… - 1 day ago Jan 14, 2019, 11:00pm -
Here’s a super easy way to get $15 off your next qualifying Amazon purchase of $60+ when you pay with at least 1 Chase Ultimate Rewards point! It’s a targeted offer, but if you’re eligible, it only takes 2 clicks to register. Earning Chase Ul… - 1 day ago Jan 14, 2019, 9:00pm -
There is a brand spanking new no-annual-fee credit card from Citi and it has some pretty unique perks Right now, you can earn 15,000 Citi ThankYou points when you open the Citi Rewards+ Card and spend $1,000 on purchases within the first 3 mon… - 2 days ago Jan 14, 2019, 5:50pm -
Posted: 1/14/19 | January 14th, 2019 Ever since I first set eyes upon it, I’ve wanted to move to Paris. It was everything I’ve imagined it to be. A city that oozed sophistication and history from its cobblestone streets, ancient buildings, cafes,… - 2 days ago Jan 14, 2019, 2:00pm -
Here are the best hostels in Bangkok based on my experience of visiting Bangkok for over a decade. I tried them all so you don't!The post My 12 Favorite Hostels in Bangkok in 2019 appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site. - 6 days ago Jan 10, 2019, 2:57pm -
Posted: 1/9/2019 | January 9th, 2019 Happy 2019, my fellow travelers! This is going to be a big year at Nomadic Matt HQ. I have some big personal news I’ll be sharing next week (no, I’m not getting married. Yet.) and big news about the direction… - 7 days ago Jan 9, 2019, 2:00pm -
Posted: 1/7/19 | January 7th, 2019 Barcelona is one of the most popular destinations in Europe. It’s a city that I’ve been to many times. Once a major city in the Roman Empire, the city still places an important role in the region and is home to… - 9 days ago Jan 7, 2019, 2:00pm -
Posted: 1/3/2019 | January 3rd, 2019 Are you looking to get into the travel media industry? Would you like to take your career to the next step? Well, good! Because it’s time to talk TravelCon 2019 (again!!!!). TravelCon is a conference to help tra… - 13 days ago Jan 3, 2019, 2:00pm -
Posted: 1/2/2019 | January 2nd, 2019 Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse writes our regular column on solo female travel. It’s an important topic I can’t adequately cover, so I brought in an expert to share her advice for other women travelers t… - 14 days ago Jan 2, 2019, 2:00pm -
Getting scammed while traveling happens more often than you think! Unfortunately, there are some people out there who want to take advantage of you not being familiar with your surroundings. But a healthy dose of suspicion goes a long way in avoiding… - 19 days ago Dec 28, 2018, 2:00pm -
Travel blogging is a crowded field — and it gets more crowded by the day. And a lot of the advice that people give is actually counterintuitive to your success. It takes a lot of hard work to be successful in this industry. After years of doing thi… - 20 days ago Dec 27, 2018, 1:54pm -
Posted: 1/9/2019 | January 9th, 2019 Berlin is a gigantic city. It stretches over 883 square kilometers and is home to over 3.6 million people. I hated the city when I first visited it. I just couldn’t vibe with the city. But the more I came back,… - 23 days ago Dec 24, 2018, 6:32pm -
Accommodation is a big expense when traveling – probably the biggest! Want to lower your accommodation costs when you travel? Try housesitting! Dalene and Pete are expert housesitters and share their trips and tricks to help you secure free accommo… - 23 days ago Dec 24, 2018, 3:18pm -
I haven’t written a post in FOREVER here, but I think this last trip calls for it. Long story short, some medical issues during our Philippines trip forced us to cancel and rebook our flight home within a day’s notice and I’m glad that my stock… - Jul 26, 2018, 1:00pm -
The Chase Sapphire Reserve – Can’t ignore the talk of the town. Like I tell all my friends & coworkers, if any major bank is offering a signup bonus of 100,000 points, I’m 99% getting it. It’s a no brainer. Even at a high $450 annual fee (whi… - Sep 7, 2016, 12:00pm -
ICN (Seoul Incheon) – JFK (New York) KE 85 06/05/2016 Boeing 747-8i First Class Seats 1A, 1J Well this flight was a full-on treat. We haven’t been in long haul First Class in a few years so it was great to be able to experience 2 of them during… - Jun 8, 2016, 11:00am -
Just a reminder that if you’ve activated this offer from Chase, there are only a few more days to spend up to $1,500 at Amazon, Zappos, Audible & Diapers.com and get 10 Ultimate Rewards per dollar spent. Since I do too much shopping at Amazon and I… - Dec 28, 2015, 6:30pm -
UPDATE 1:50 PM EST: Another link is still up! UPDATE 1:25 PM EST: Original link DEAD! Thank to US Credit Card Guide, the best offer we’ve ever seen for the Citi ThankYou Premier credit card has been discovered! Using this link, you can earn the fo… - Aug 28, 2015, 2:45pm -
I just came across this offer while going through my wife’s American Express offers. She seems to get the better ones that I don’t get on either my EveryDay Preferred or Starwood Preferred Guest Business card. Get a one-time $50 statement credit… - Jul 22, 2015, 11:00am -
New quarter, new bonuses! These bonuses will run through September 30, 2015. Chase Freedom Activate here. Most gas stations have gift card racks so this should be an easy $1,500 to spend this quarter. Gas stations Kohl’s Discover IT Activate here.… - Jul 1, 2015, 5:20pm -
UPDATE: Looks like it’s gone as of 12:21 AM EST. Damn, better luck next time folks! As I was randomly browsing flights tonight, I came across what seems like a very cheap fare to Mexico City from Newark. This has to be a mistake since it’s a full… - May 30, 2015, 4:00am -
Some people think car rentals can be a lengthy process. For me, I try to keep it as simple as possible. You have two options to use AutoSlash. Search for a car using their site Make your booking elsewhere & use AutoSlash to find better rates The pro… - Apr 1, 2015, 11:00am -
As we come up on the end of March, we also come to the end of the first quarter of 2015. With that comes the end of the Chase Freedom 5% bonus categories – grocery stores, movie theaters & Starbucks. Be sure to get all your Q1 spend in by March 31!… - Mar 30, 2015, 11:00am -
Last month, there was an article on Bloomberg about how the Chase Sapphire Reserve card reduced Chase’s profit by almost $300 million dollars due to the lucrative signup bonus and features on the card. While the figure seems high at first glance, i… - Jan 19, 2017, 12:30pm -
At the very end of last year, IHG announced that on January 15th there would be a rather large change in award prices for many IHG hotels. In total, there are 649 hotels changing the cost of a free award night with the majority of them (488) going up… - Jan 14, 2017, 1:01pm -
Update #3: Dead for good! Update #2: Alive again! Here are two working links – link #1 and link #2. Update: Dead! This card doesn’t get much attention in the points/miles world due to a poor rewards program but it appears that Chase shortly may … - Jan 12, 2017, 12:30pm -
Below I’ve copied several headlines from bloggers in the points/miles blogosphere regarding the Chase Sapphire Reserve. These were all posted this week though I expect similar, additional posts today as well. Without any other background and simply… - Jan 11, 2017, 12:29pm -
One of my first posts of 2017 recommended that anyone who generally buys airline gift cards to take advantage of the annual airline credit on the American Express Platinum ($200) or Premier Rewards Gold ($100) cards should do so now, rather than taki… - Jan 6, 2017, 12:38pm -
Ok, 3 topics left. Lots to say, so here we go. I’ll paste some quotes from different readers under each topic because, frankly, your words have been WAY better than mine lately. Topic 1 – What happens to MileNerd.com? “If I compare it to the re… - 5 days ago Jan 11, 2019, 10:29am -
We’re closing in on the end of the week here, guys… So, have the last few days been intense? Uh… -Will Vanna and Pat end the next Wheel of Fortune with super awkward banter?-Is LAX a bad airport?-Does Superman weirdly wear underwear on the outs… - 6 days ago Jan 10, 2019, 10:58am -
Dear Fellow Nerds: What’s more teary-eyed than a roomful of millennials watching puppy videos on Youtube? This guy. (Damn, that made no sense) Emotions are weird, right? You really can’t plan or prepare for them…they just kind of show up. Man,… - 7 days ago Jan 9, 2019, 10:15am -
No way to let this final week pass without sharing some thoughts on the current state of this game. The first (and most important) question – Is this hobby dead? Of course not. If there are points to be earned, there’s still a game to be played.… - 8 days ago Jan 8, 2019, 10:22am -
This chapter of “Nerdy Weirdo Says Goodbye” was supposed to be about my biggest missteps here. Those are coming. But I need to respond to something and am clueless how to do it appropriately. Friday’s post was extremely meaningful to me. Dim bu… - 9 days ago Jan 7, 2019, 10:20am -
Where I Come From Everyone has a story, right? Most of you have been loyal readers for years. And, since 2011, you’ve heard from “MileNerd” here. No pictures of me as the blog logo. Today, with one of my final posts, I’d like to talk about wh… - 12 days ago Jan 4, 2019, 10:15am -
Blogging Other than “What card should I get,” the question I got asked most over the last 8 years was… “I’m going to start a blog. Do you have any tips?” To be honest, I never knew what to say. So, I’ll try to sneak this answer in here… - 13 days ago Jan 3, 2019, 10:03am -
Fernweh This would be a perfect moment to speak poetically about endings. Unfortunately, I’m kind of an idiot. Poetry isn’t a great idea here (unless you like rhymes that sound like a combination of Humpty Dumpty and Vanilla Ice). I don’t have… - 14 days ago Jan 2, 2019, 9:58am -
Why Write? Ever meet a person who can remember dates with the accuracy of a computer? “Honey, this snowstorm is like the one from January 12 years ago. If I recall, it started on a Wednesday during the credits of Desperate Housewives and…” Yeah… - 15 days ago Jan 1, 2019, 8:01am -
2018. Well, it sure wasn’t boring. As most of you know, I like to close the MileNerd year with some of the thoughts that are kicking around in my brain. Usually, it’s pretty easy to do… This year is a little different. There’s just so much to… - 33 days ago Dec 14, 2018, 11:52am -
Spend $300 anywhere outside of Best Buy and get a $30 Best Buy Reward certificateThe post [Targeted] Best Buy Visa Offer: $30/$50 in Rewards with $300/$500 Spend appeared first on Doctor Of Credit. - 3 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 4:30am -
Citi is in the midst of rolling out an update to their online user interface inside the credit card login, and probably to bank logins too for those who use Citi banking. Most of us already see the changes. No major changes jump out to me. It’s mor… - 3 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 4:27am -
The Offer AT&T Thanks customers can join Audible and pay $4.95 per month for three months. They also get a $10 Amazon credit for joining The Fine Print After signing up with this offer, you’ll receive an email within 48 hours to confirm the receipt… - 4 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 4:17am -
The Offer Direct link to offer You can currently get 3 months of UPS MyChoice Premium for $3 by registering for a new account or upgrading your membership (manage my memberships, upgrade to premium membership) and enter promo code BTH5ZYHD3 Our Verdi… - 4 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 4:09am -
Plastiq has a special offer for new business users:Businesses who signup using this signup link and spend $10,000 on Plastiq will then get $10,000 in free processing toward future payments (called ‘FFDs’).Bonus FFDs will post automatically w… - 6 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 2:08am -
Chase & Southwest are offering some credit cardholders a 15% bonus on points when they have a certain amount of points post to your Rapid Rewards account between 2/1/19 and 4/30/19. I've seen two variations of this offerThe post [Targeted] Chase Sou… - 9 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 11:05pm -
Join Sam's Club for $45 and get $45 off your first Scan & Go order. The post Sam’s Club: Become A Member For $45 & Get $45 Off Your First Scan & Go Order – Stack For Massive Discounts appeared first on Doctor Of Credit. - 9 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 10:57pm -
The Offer Lane Bryant is offering $10 off $10 when you text TRENDY to 552255. This will sign you up to text notifications, if you have already signed up you will need to text STOP to that number first and then text TRENDY. The Fine Print In store on… - 10 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 10:00pm -
Update: 1/15/19: Another new working link found. Do this quickly if interested as last time Chase pulled the link within a day or two. Hat tip to reader naimsalman. Update 1/9/2019: New working link found. Valid until January 17th, 2019. Hat tip to r… - 10 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 9:48pm -
Update: Please note: Space is not guaranteed, is limited to event capacity and is first-come, first served. Probably not worth it unless you’re willing to get there early. The Offer Direct link to offer Universal is currently offering free advance… - 10 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 9:36pm -
Find the best TD Bank Promotions, bonuses, and offers for their Checking & Savings accounts updated here. TD Bank offers bonuses such as $150 and $300 cash bonus reward. For these bonuses, customers are only required to open a checking account… - 25 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 7:22am -
Huntington Bank Promotions are available for residents of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, West Virginia, Illinois and Wisconsin with bonuses that can range from $200, $400, and $750. For these bonuses, customers are only required to… - 1 hour ago Jan 16, 2019, 6:33am -
HSBC Bank is by far one of the largest banks in the world – with that being said, HSBC is also offering one of the largest and best welcome bonuses available today! Get new HSBC Bank promotions, bonuses and offers here for new Checking and Savings… - 2 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 6:02am -
While American Express is an advertising partner of HustlerMoneyBlog, the opinions and beliefs in this article are the author’s alone and have not been reviewed, approved, or otherwise endorsed by the issuer. The Gold Delta SkyMiles® Business Cred… - 4 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 4:00am -
If you’re on the verge to create a habit of saving, definitely consider the CIT Bank Savings Builder Account. The Savings Builder account is a tiered savings account that offers a competitive APY for those that carry qualifying balances or commit… - 6 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 2:00am -
Kansas is the home of Dorothy and Tornado Alley. While you are visiting Dorothy’s home or dodging those tornadoes, check out the Top Ten Bank Promotions in Kansas. When signing up for a new bank account, Bank Promotions are a common perk ranging… - 8 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 11:50pm -
The holidays are coming up! If you are looking to travel, check out this limited time Spirit Airlines promotion and score a One-Way Flights to US Virgin Islands Starting at $39. There is not any indicated book-by date but deals like these go very… - 8 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 11:45pm -
Linn Area Credit Union is offering residents of Iowa a $75 bonus when you open a qualifying Checking Account by December 31, 2019 with Promo Code: TEACH75. To get started, you must open a checking account with a $55 opening deposit. Once you hav… - 8 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 11:42pm -
The steaks are really high with this deal! If you are an avid lover of eating quality meat, you should check out this gift card deal for Kansas City Steak Company. Right now you can get a $100 gift card for only $80 on eBay. You’ll get to use thi… - 8 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 11:37pm -
Scrolling though all our hot deals only to find most of them targeted or YMMV? Worrying about missing out on a deal or an expiration date coming up? Then check out our Hot Deals, Bank Bonuses, & Free Money Promotions Calendar that are available to… - 8 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 11:32pm -
Cathay Pacific is well-regarded for service both onboard and on the ground. In particular, their lounges are excellent. I’ve reviewed the Cathay Pacific Lounge in London Heathrow and enjoyed visits in Cathay lounges elsewhere. Now I’ll discus… - 18 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 2:01pm -
Last Friday, I took advantage of a special opportunity. United offered Mileage Plus members a “sneak preview” of the new LAX Polaris Lounge for just 2,500 miles. So, I made a day trip to Los Angeles to give it a look. My general impressions… - 2 days ago Jan 14, 2019, 12:00pm -
Back in August, I made a quick weekend hop to Belgium and Amsterdam to review Delta’s new A350. But I left that trip with some unfinished business. As I mentioned in the post, I booked a “reverse round trip” to fly Delta One from Amsterdam… - 5 days ago Jan 11, 2019, 12:00pm -
Disclosure: American Express covered some of the costs of transportation, accommodation, and entertainment during this trip and provided compensation for this review. As always, my thoughts and opinions remain my own. Some of you already know that I… - 7 days ago Jan 9, 2019, 1:00pm -
After summarizing my 2018 in travel, now I’m looking ahead to what travel related items I hope to accomplish in 2019. What about my travel goals from last year? I met a few of my goals I set out for last year, including returning to Africa. Early i… - 12 days ago Jan 4, 2019, 2:02pm -
We made our final stop on our cross-country road trip in northeastern Ohio. There, we spent an afternoon exploring Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Situated within the suburbs of Akron and Cleveland, you’d never expect to find a National Park her… - 12 days ago Jan 4, 2019, 12:00pm -
InterContinental Hotel Group, or IHG, runs regular promotions that often include custom offers for each member. Instead of a public deal, like Hilton’s winter offer of 2,000 bonus points for each stay, the specifics of IHG’s promotion aren’t kn… - 13 days ago Jan 3, 2019, 1:27pm -
In an email announcement last night, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer has updated many of its rules for redeeming award miles for upgrades and award travel. Although all airlines make changes to their award pricing on a regular basis, often every one or… - 13 days ago Jan 3, 2019, 11:19am -
AC756 ~ 12/29/2018 Boeing 787 Dreamliner SFO-YYZ Our little family of four is in the middle of a big winter fun trip, currently in Quebec City, and our first step on the trip was Air Canada Dreamliner business class from SFO to Toronto. My 3 year old… - 15 days ago Jan 1, 2019, 3:40pm -
The year 2018 is nearly past us, and as I often do, here is a summary of my travels in the past year. I find travel these days a mixed bag. Time away from family while traveling for business is difficult, but seeing the world, especially when it is… - 16 days ago Dec 31, 2018, 3:55pm -
The ELFI Education Loan Finance Program offered by SouthEast Bank can help you consolidate or refinance your student loans with manageable payments, affordable rates, flexible terms, no application fees, no origination fees, and no prepayment penalti… - 10 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 9:32pm -
Invest in commercial real estate offerings through the CrowdStreet platform for accredited investors, plus get a $200 bonus for referring your friends and family to CrowdStreet. [Read More] CrowdStreet – Commercial Real Estate Investing: $200 Ref… - 12 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 8:10pm -
Check out this review of the best cash bonuses and free money promotions on Maximizing Money to get started making extra money and receiving special savings on your everyday financial transactions with over $6,000 in rewards. [Read More] $6,000+ Be… - 2 days ago Jan 14, 2019, 5:23pm -
New TopCashback members can get Free 500-Count Baby Wipes from Walmart when you spend at least $8.97 or more on the 500-Count Baby Wipes from Walmart, and get $10 in cash back from TopCashback, valid through January 20, 2019. [Read More] TopCashbac… - 2 days ago Jan 14, 2019, 3:21pm -
Check out Debitize to automate your monthly credit card payments and transform your credit cards into debit cards, plus get a $10 sign-up bonus for new users and $10 referrals when you share Debitize with your friends. [Read More] Debitize Automati… - 2 days ago Jan 14, 2019, 2:07pm -
Check out the Bones Coffee Company to take your coffee time to the next level with some of the most extraordinary coffee flavors in the world, plus get a $5 discount off your first order and earn $5 rewards for referring your friends. [Read More] B… - 4 days ago Jan 11, 2019, 9:30pm -
Try the Cleo AI money chatbot in Facebook Messenger to get an instant $5 bonus when you link a bank account and create a free Cleo Wallet, which you can immediately transfer to your linked bank account. [Read More] Cleo – Intelligent Money Assist… - 6 days ago Jan 10, 2019, 12:15am -
First Hawaiian Bank will give residents of Hawaii, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands a $150 bonus with a $15,000 deposit or a $300 bonus with a $30,000 deposit into a Priority Banking Checking Account. [Read More] First Haw… - 6 days ago Jan 9, 2019, 9:31pm -
If you live near a Tokyo Joe's restaurant in Arizona, California, Colorado or Texas, register for the Addict Club to get a Free Entree with no purchase necessary during your next visit. [Read More] Tokyo Joe’s Restaurant – Get Free Entree to Re… - 6 days ago Jan 9, 2019, 8:39pm -
Join Catch to create your own personal financial safety net, plus get a $5 sign-up bonus for creating your first savings plan, and earn $5 referral rewards for sharing Catch with your friends, family, and colleagues. [Read More] Catch – Financial… - 8 days ago Jan 8, 2019, 2:03am -
No longer should you be bothered about your hands or shirts being inked by the boarding pass ink, at least when you fly from Terminal 2 Mumbai. The inking process is going away pretty soon. The post Mumbai Airport eliminating Boarding Pass Stamping… - 17 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 7:30am -
EVA Airways merupakan salah satu anggota Star Alliance yang berpusat di Taipei, Taiwan. Jika anda sedang mencari tiket untuk terbang ke Amerika Serikat tahun ini, anda mungkin bisa terbang dengan premium economy class EVA Air. Tahun ini, anda bisa… - 3 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 4:22am -
New York Times Travel Show 2019 – Free Tickets Ready for some free tickets to the New York Times Travel show 2019? You get a free ticket and you get a free ticket, courtesy of The New York Times. Use the promo code below to grab one of 50 tickets… - 4 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 3:34am -
Explore Vatican City, the Colosseum, or just stuff yourself with copious amounts of pasta. Currently you an fly R/T from New York to Rome for $253 - 5 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 2:53am -
You can save up to 25 percent on regular room rates with Marriott International, Incorporated when you stay at your choice of 67 different hotel or resort properties in Japan, South Korea and Guam through Tuesday, April 30, 2019……but you must..… - 5 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 2:47am -
Last week I posted some great fares starting out of Sweden. Now they are being matched by airlines representing every major alliance.The post Fare Wars. Act fast! Sweden to East Asia €1400 Business Class, KLM, Lufthansa, Etihad, Qatar, Finnair, Sw… - 6 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 2:09am -
LOT Polish Airlines has launched a new flight on the Boeing 787 aircraft, open for booking between India and Poland as of yesterday for the first flight to take off in September 2019. The post LOT Polish Airlines to connect Warsaw and Delhi in Septe… - 6 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 2:01am -
Here's a Kickstarter for a daypack that is light enough to give your body a break for those times when you only need a few things. But you only have about 36 hours before the deal is up - you can only book through ... - 6 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 1:21am -
I’ve always thought that it would be fun to be the person at Disney World who is responsible for figuring out the logistics to keep the lines as short as possible. It seems very satisfying to knock off a minute or two before Mickey. This week, it l… - 17 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 2:32pm -
And now it gets interesting… It was only a few weeks ago that Southwest was offering 60,000 points to sign up for its Chase credit card. That was a great deal, particularly at the start of a new year. And now they’re dwarfing it. Companion Passes… - 5 days ago Jan 11, 2019, 2:36pm -
I’m a big fan of cruising and tend to write a lot about them. They’re an excellent value and can be a good way to see multiple locations on the same trip. But one of the trends in the industry, particularly in the mass market, is troubling: fees.… - 6 days ago Jan 10, 2019, 6:45pm -
Another week, another Tuesday. Or something like that. Here are a few tidbits that struck my fancy this week. La Guardia’s Fancy Bathrooms Every week, Wall Street Journal author Scott McCartney writes a column called “The Middle Seat.” It tends… - 8 days ago Jan 8, 2019, 3:44pm -
IHG (InterContinental, Holiday Inn, several other brands) has announced its winter promotion, and it continues a long tradition of individualized bonuses. Based on your previous stay patterns, IHG gives you a number of “tasks.” You can complete o… - 9 days ago Jan 7, 2019, 3:47pm -
The airline industry lost a titan yesterday, with the passing of Southwest’s founder, Herb Kelleher. It would not be an exaggeration to state that, if there were a Mount Rushmore of modern aviation, he’d surely be on it. Herb was 87 (going on 18)… - 12 days ago Jan 4, 2019, 2:47pm -
Yesterday, the Wall Street Journal introduced the new year with an article that may be unwelcome to some members of the points community. Turns out that banks have made a resolution to go on a diet, as well. Problem is, their diet means cutting back… - 14 days ago Jan 2, 2019, 2:01pm -
Sadly, every vacation must come to an end. We recently got off the Celebrity Reflection and, while I’ve done over two dozen cruises in my lifetime, I rarely come off the ship without a few thoughts of “I’m glad I did it this way” or “I wish… - 17 days ago Dec 30, 2018, 3:06pm -
Remember those math questions that you got in high school, which started off with, “Two trains were heading in opposite direction.” You were then required to factor in speed, distance, etc. and determine when one of the would reach Utica? Well, I… - 18 days ago Dec 29, 2018, 2:45am -
This will be my last post (probably) before 2019, but in the meantime, I have a homework assignment for you. It’s time to make sure that your points aren’t going to expire. Are Your Points Still There? As you may know, most loyalty programs deman… - 28 days ago Dec 19, 2018, 5:59pm -
Every travel has pet peeves, some are airline related, but a number of them are hotel related. When a hotel property gets it right—a customer will choose to stay repeatedly. Get it wrong and your first visit will be your last. Here are a few things… - 16 days ago Dec 31, 2018, 4:31pm -
Redeem as few as 128,000 SkyMiles for round-trip flights seated in the Delta One class cabin on Delta Air Lines — plus pay between $35.00 and $310.00 in taxes and fees — for travel between the 48 contiguous United States and Europe from Friday, F… - 25 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… - 34 days ago Dec 12, 2018, 10:00pm -
The rules of travel. There are rules and then there are the unwritten rules of travel. We’re most familiar with the written rules such liquid limits at airport security and how many bags are free. But the unwritten rules are the ones that the “… - 48 days ago Nov 28, 2018, 9:44pm -
Despite the popularity of its bigger sibling (the Sapphire Reserve credit card), the Sapphire Preferred remains a great alternative for all travelers. When I first became interested in points and miles the Chase Sapphire Preferred was the one card th… - 50 days ago Nov 27, 2018, 12:28am -
During travel this time of year we often have that chill-reducing Starbucks or other hydration drink in hand. While we know we can’t bring liquids through airport security (repeat after me—we do know this, right?) which includes bottles of wate… - 53 days ago Nov 23, 2018, 11:55pm -
T-Mobile’s free international roaming plan is no stranger to being raved about. It offers unlimited texting and “data at up to 2G speeds in 210+ countries”. When traveling abroad and don’t have the interest or experience in swapping S… - 60 days ago Nov 16, 2018, 9:13pm -
Norwegian Reward and No1 Lounges are back again with an offer for discounted airport lounge access which earn double Norwegian CashPoints as well. This applies only to lounges located in these UK airports: Gatwick, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Heath… - 61 days ago Nov 15, 2018, 10:33pm -
Emails and letters are announcing a partial lawsuit settlement against American, Delta, Southwest, United, Continental and US Airways. The lawsuit, that all airlines have rejected, states that the carriers listed conspired to increase fares on domest… - 62 days ago Nov 14, 2018, 11:51pm -
Recently the always excellent FrequentMiler blog crunched the numbers on a Hilton Honors phenomena that’s often not looked at accurately. We highly recommend reading Nick’s original piece for the full story, but here’s a summary for you: Why… - 69 days ago Nov 8, 2018, 2:48pm -
https://www.theregister.co.uk/2019/01/15/amadeus_security_hole/ A vulnerability in El Al's website (not surprising). And when alerted to the issue El Al made only a superficial fix to the issue so the underlying problem was still there (also not... - 16 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 7:31am -
HKG based GR (SL now). I've been doing a lot of travelling with CX recently, and racked up 255 CP in one month. I had two more flights in first week of Jan HKG-DEL-HKG that should have put me at 275, and then CAN-HKG-ORD coming up in a couple days... - 38 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 7:09am -
Introduction There is no reason to book here unless you like to golf in which case it's probably near nirvana. Some may enjoy looking out over a golf course but it's not my cuppa tea.Ours was the highest-end suite with hot tub on a secluded terrace..… - 59 mins ago Jan 16, 2019, 6:48am -
Get a new Robinhood Investment Account: fund it for as little as $1.00 and you will get a free share of stock, worth up to $200. You get more shares, by referrals. http://share.robinhood.com/georgeb1204 - 1 hour ago Jan 16, 2019, 6:31am -
Recently flew SJO-PTY-HAV (just last week in fact) and I made a rookie error of putting down the wrong passport expiry date when checking in online (hand luggage only). Went to the check in desk to rectify it and was then asked: - if I had a... - 1 hour ago Jan 16, 2019, 6:18am -
Great Western Railway is having a sale through January 19 for trips through March 29. Same day return tickets are now just £30. I've never been to Wales let alone Cardiff and I am intrigued about doing this. Specifically I'm thinking about doing.… - 2 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 5:57am -
Thoughts on coach versus business class on specifically the Lincoln Service 304 train from Chicago to St Louis and back. It's only 5 hours. I've read some trains simply have some extra room, some have many nicer things with the BC upgrade. ... - 2 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 5:47am -
Hey all. Was booked DEN-BWI this evening and the captain indicated that there was a delay with the paperwork. To WN veterans it was obvious that there was a problem that was preventing pushback. After 30 min or so the Ops Agent came on board and..… - 2 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 5:32am -
Has anyone noticed a FLEX plus Fare increase?? Up to this year,IF I bought a FLEX Plus Fare to Bangkok, it would be about 1100. I notice it when up to $1500, and thus for a RT I would be out $3000 versus of $2200. The regular FLEX fares are the... - 2 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 5:22am -
So, I booked a J fare for Spousal Unit-1 and myself via the AF app (it wasn't available via DL.com) BOS>TLV through CDG (it was $3K less per pax than any DL marketed flight). Today, I had to change dates from 29 JAN to 23 FEB -- same flight times.… - 3 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 5:11am -
About Silvercar: Silvercar is a new-age car rental company. Since I first wrote about Silvercar I’ve received lots of rave reviews from readers thanking me for introducing them to Silvercar. Share your experience in the comments! Silvercar is addin… - 5 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 2:35am -
Limited time signup bonus Until 3/18, you can earn 75,000 bonus miles for opening a Chase United Explorer Business Card and spending $5,000 within 3 months. That’s the highest public offer ever for this card. The $95 annual fee is also waived for… - 7 hours ago Jan 16, 2019, 12:58am -
Read this first: Signup via this referral link and you’ll get $10 off $10 to use for restaurant food delivered to your home. Do not use Facebook or Google signup. You will need to verify your mobile number to get the credit. The number can’t be a… - 12 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 7:44pm -
2 Pack Of Anker 6′ Premium Nylon USB C Cables For $6.57 Shipped From Amazon Clip the 5% off coupon on the product page And use code: ANKER874 Also on sale is an Anker Premium 60W 5-Port Desktop Charger with One 30W Power Delivery Port for $34.99 s… - 13 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 6:19pm -
Alexa Voice Remote With Power And Volume Controls For $14.99 Shipped From Amazon After $15 Price Drop This was selling for $29.99 yesterday and is now the lowest price ever from Amazon. This requires a Fire Stick for your TV, you can purchase a Fire… - 14 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 6:03pm -
Amazon Family subscribers get 20% off diapers via subscribe and save with 5+ monthly subscriptions. Sample deals after 20% subscription savings and $4-$5 off coupons on each product page: Girls Pampers Easy Ups: Pampers Easy Ups Training Pants Pull… - 14 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 5:53pm -
Please note: This is a stickied sponsored post, please scroll down for new posts. The Oorah Auction early bird deadline’s coming right up! Enter before the early bird deadline this Tuesday January 15th and you’ll automatically be entered into… - 14 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 5:24pm -
Barbados—the Caribbean’s easternmost island—is a land of rum and restoration. It is a holiday destination shaped in the British image, with afternoon tea and dry...The post A Perfect Day in Barbados appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 14 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 5:58pm -
We just returned from Hawaii, and while we were at the Four Seasons Lanai, the hotel’s “beach boys” gave our two-year-old son a few beach...The post This Collapsible Beach Bucket Is Easy to Travel With appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 15 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 4:51pm -
Have you seen this video of a guy surfing alongside a pod of dolphins? It’s pretty amazing. As ABC News notes, it happened in the...The post Video: Man Surfs With Dolphins appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 15 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 4:30pm -
A travel writer I follow on Twitter (Dana Freeman) recently tweeted a Hawaii tip that got my attention: Using Shaka App today to guide us...The post How to Drive the Hawaiian Islands With a Guide for Under $5 appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 16 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 3:30pm -
The partial government shutdown is rolling on, with no sign of a resolution ahead, and travelers are among of those suffering for it. As seen...The post Get to the Airport Extra Early During the Government Shutdown appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 18 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 2:00pm -
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 Will the Government Shutdown Affect Your Travel Plans? appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 18 hours ago Jan 15, 2019, 1:37pm -
My buddy Rich DeMuro is on a mission to help everyday people understand technology and get the most out of their gadgets and apps (of...The post Travel Book of the Week: “101 Handy Tech Tips for the iPhone” by Rich DeMuro appeared first on Johnn… - 1 day ago Jan 14, 2019, 8:30pm -
Want to know how to travel in style, just like the pros? We check in with frequent fliers to find out how often they fly,...The post Travel Style: Dynie Sanderson appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 2 days ago Jan 14, 2019, 5:00pm -
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 The 9 Credit Cards to Use for Maximizing Travel in 2019 appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 2 days ago Jan 14, 2019, 4:09pm -
In an age of bare-bones fees and nickel-and-diming in travel, it’s no longer a surprise to find a hotel charging a steep resort fee. You...The post Look for the Taxes and Fees Before Booking (Especially in Las Vegas) appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 2 days ago Jan 14, 2019, 3:00pm -
We bring you an article all about the things Turning 50, how to be Saving People From Suicide, we are the new owners of CNB Crystal Visa Infinite credit cards, get our hands on United Insider Info, get you to listen to hundreds of audio books for fre… - 2 days ago Jan 14, 2019, 11:30am -
We bring you the Best of Web links: New York Times 2018 Favorite Facts, we learn all about the Southwest Herb Legend, a wrenching article about Living Obese in America, we solve the Havana Embassy Mystery attacks, we warn you about all kinds of Passi… - 3 days ago Jan 13, 2019, 11:30am -
We bring you the new credit card offers with a free Southwest Companion Pass, introduce you to some great travel hacking tools, a guide to Investing in 2019, travel to see Lebanon Beauty, more Delta Award sales, cry over the sea of debt everywhere, w… - 5 days ago Jan 11, 2019, 11:30am -
It is time for the annual post with all the ways I burned my stash of miles and points in the past year: How I Burned 735,100 Miles and Points in 2018. I am including some photos from the 2018 travel adventures. And some advice and feedback as always… - 7 days ago Jan 9, 2019, 11:30am -
We bring you the latest IHG Rewards devaluation, we travel to Abkhazia for the holidays, we also travel to Eastern Bhutan, we meet the Internet Giants and how they changed over the years, we learn how Bank of America is tightening the screws like all… - 9 days ago Jan 7, 2019, 11:30am -
We bring you the TBB Best of Web links every Sunday: a list of the most Striking Facts of 2018, a very interesting list of how Technology Ranked, a very depressing article about how massively Fake the Internet is today, an amazing story written by a… - 10 days ago Jan 6, 2019, 11:30am -
We bring you news how the banks pull back credit card rewards, meet the new Citi Rewards+ card, register for the new IHG Rewards Free Nights promotion, check out a US Gun Violence Atlas, more sad news of devaluations from AA and Singapore, some airli… - 12 days ago Jan 4, 2019, 11:30am -
We bring you the news of expiring 60k Hyatt and Southwest Offers, a recap of all Travel Credits available, how about that Dead Marriott elite status, advice on how to avoid Banff National Park crowds, sign up for all the 5% card categories, register… - 14 days ago Jan 2, 2019, 11:30am -
Welcome to 2019, I wish you all have an amazing year! It is time to evolve my blog and do a brain dump again. You know, like the “Voices in my head” type posts I do when the voices get too loud…First, I must confess I took a short nap around 11… - 15 days ago Jan 1, 2019, 11:30am -
We bring you another Best of 2018 Lists posts: All the ways we had World Improvements, the Top 10 Largest Travel Acquisitions, the 45 Favorite Best Sports Moments, the top 10 Best Movies, the Bloomberg 50 People in Business, the winners of the Inform… - 16 days ago Dec 31, 2018, 11:30am -
