The Scarlet Lady — the inaugural vessel from Sir Richard Branson’s forthcoming Virgin Voyages cruise line — hasn’t even taken to the high seas yet. But she’s already preparing for next year’s Pride Month in style. The Scarlet Lady will… - 5 hours ago Jun 27, 2019, 12:30am -
Mainland Chinese airlines don’t have the best reputations among frequent flyers. Sure, there are some exceptions, but for the most part when you are faced with the prospect of flying long-haul on a Chinese carrier, you’re probably expecting an ai… - 6 hours ago Jun 27, 2019, 12:00am -
United Airlines has removed the Boeing 737 MAX from schedules through Labor Day weekend, joining peers American Airlines and Southwest Airlines in extending cancellations. The Chicago-based carrier announced Wednesday that it has removed the aircraft… - 6 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 11:50pm -
I typically firm up my air-show reservations months in advance — with dates often confirmed more than a year out, there’s plenty of time to search for award availability and lock in decent hotel rates before most corporate travelers even begin to… - 7 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 11:00pm -
Yesterday, TPG reported the news that Caesars Entertainment will be wholly acquired by Eldorado Resorts. In accordance with the merger agreement, the two gaming companies will combine to form the largest owner and operator of US gaming assets, with o… - 7 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 10:30pm -
While most people start earning travel rewards with the goal of saving money on vacations they already planned to take, many eventually start to reach for more. Whether it’s first class flights with closing-door suites or $3,000-a-night overwater b… - 8 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 10:00pm -
An un-grounding date for Boeing’s 737 MAX is not yet on the horizon. As Boeing works with airlines, regulators and other stakeholders to fix a flight control system suspected of contributing to two fatal crashes of the airliner, the Federal Aviatio… - 8 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 9:35pm -
Airline credit cards are not created equally, especially if you travel with a family. In a perfect world, traveling families would want an airline credit card that provides perks (such as waived bag fees) that will work for the whole crew, have built… - 8 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 9:30pm -
The origin of Hertz dates back over 100 years, and it’s now the largest rental car company in the world. Unfortunately, many travelers are likely questioning their loyalty these days after Hertz recently devalued its program with no prior notice. D… - 9 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 9:00pm -
Southwest and Chase recently launched the newest addition to the Southwest cobranded card lineup, the Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business Credit Card. While it can be hard for premium airline cards (especially business versions) to compete w… - 10 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 8:15pm -
Since I frequently travel with my kids and prefer to keep things easy, I really love cruising and all-inclusive resorts. Both options make it easy to budget and pay for your trip without a ton of surprises, and both can be booked in one of my favorit… - 11 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 6:30pm -
Over spring break, my husband and I took our kids and my parents for a cruise on the MSC Seaside out of Miami. We booked a balcony cabin on the 15th floor, and we had an awesome time! Our cruise set us back almost $2,500, and we got a free “Drinks… - 2 days ago Jun 24, 2019, 6:30pm -
Travel credit cards let you earn points and miles that can be used to save money on travel or pay for exorbitant travel expenses most couldn't normally afford. I have personally redeemed miles for airfare and hotel stays that would have cost me thous… - 5 days ago Jun 21, 2019, 6:30pm -
Recently, a family member asked me for some advice on which credit card to get for an upcoming trip. This would be their first trip to Europe, and they wanted a card without foreign transaction fees and hoping to earn rewards they could use for upcom… - 7 days ago Jun 19, 2019, 6:30pm -
Traveling with my husband, children and in-laws to Northern Europe for the first time, I used rewards for a majority of our trip. I paid cash for our flights on Icelandair, for example, since they were only around $600 each. And I paid with real mone… - 9 days ago Jun 17, 2019, 6:30pm -
Credit card rewards make it easy to travel further from home and stretch our travel budgets as far as they can go, but there’s a downside to pursuing them — the potential for debt. Even if you’re frugal, it can be tempting to spend more than yo… - 12 days ago Jun 14, 2019, 6:30pm -
While I am always looking out for new credit card offers and signup bonuses to earn, I’m currently taking it easy and focusing on the cards I have. This is partly because I haven’t seen a lot of new offers that I’m eligible for, but it’s also… - 14 days ago Jun 12, 2019, 6:30pm -
I was working on planning for my upcoming trip to Italy when I accidentally canceled an October Airbnb reservation in Rome. I tried to backspace my way out of the cancellation, but it was too late. Within a matter of a few seconds, I received my canc… - 16 days ago Jun 10, 2019, 6:30pm -
A few weeks ago, I spent two wonderful nights at the Hotel Indigo - Rome, St. George. I was on a paid stay so I didn’t cover my hotel with rewards, but I would definitely use points or pay to stay here again if given the chance. If you’re plannin… - 19 days ago Jun 7, 2019, 6:30pm -
The erratic behavior airline loyalty programs exhibit is one of the reasons I think loyalty is dumb — at least for me. There’s zero chance I’m going to stick with an airline that may or may not be the least expensive when they can’t even info… - 21 days ago Jun 5, 2019, 6:30pm -
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 Earn Double Miles Within North America (Triple in Premium Cabins)... - 6 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 11:34pm -
The FAA has been trying to get other countries on board with re-certifying the Boeing 737 MAX. Some industry leaders, such as American Airlines CEO Doug Parker, are so confident and ready to see the plane back in the skies that they attribute delay… - 7 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 10:30pm -
A high school senior staying on the fourth floor of the Holiday Inn Dumfries the night before a JROTC drill competition “wanted to make sure his uniform looked perfect.”So :he decided to hang his jacket on a sprinkler head in his hotel room and… - 9 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 9:04pm -
Historically awards between the US and New Zealand have been one of the toughest things to book. Years ago Air New Zealand used to open up business class awards 60 days prior to flight. Then they stopped. With a couple of brief exceptions there reall… - 11 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 6:34pm -
Generally speaking the cost of an award ticket is the base airfare times 78. That makes a Southwest Airlines point worth 1.28 cents apiece. However Rapid Rewards redemptions aren't subject to most taxes, including the 7.5% excise tax on domestic ai… - 14 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 3:58pm -
For the week of June 7 - 13, despite a company-wide push for exact on time departures for years and operational changes meant to improve the airline's reliability they only managed to hit D0 57.8% of the time. That to me is horrible, even if their go… - 16 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 2:04pm -
On the one hand a new highest price is always concerning, since it creates a path for other hotels to creep up in price as well. On the other hand these properties aren't 'really' part of IHG, and perhaps the agreement that brought them into the cha… - 18 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 12:04pm -
Hyatt is offering double elite qualifying night credit at Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara-branded all-inclusive resort properties when you stay and check out between August 1 and November 23, 2019. That new offer has been shared fairly broadly, but I w… - 1 day ago Jun 25, 2019, 11:34pm -
The Venetian and Palazzo hotels in Las Vegas are part of IHG Rewards Club, even though they're separately owned by the Las Vegas Sands Corporation.Las Vegas Sands has a Macau subsidiary, Sands China Ltd, and two of their properties are now a part of… - 1 day ago Jun 25, 2019, 9:04pm -
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.Continue reading Southwest’s Flight Attendants Union Starts Making Noise... - 1 day ago Jun 25, 2019, 6:34pm -
Historically Air New Zealand is one of the stingiest airlines when it comes to making business class award seats available, in particular for travel between the US and New Zealand. There are many times where there's not a single business class award… - 11 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 7:14pm -
We know that British Airways is soon introducing an all new business class product, which will be known as the Club Suite. This product represents a massive improvement over British Airways' current business class.The airline is going from offering… - 14 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 4:17pm -
The day has finally come. Today Air France's low cost carrier experiment comes to an end, as the airline dumps the Joon brand.Joon was a low cost carrier launched by Air France in December 2017. It operated both short and long haul flights. The thin… - 14 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 3:45pm -
Well here's an interesting lawsuit.JetBlue is suing Walmart over trademark infringement. This lawsuit is in regards to Walmart's text-based personal shopping service, Jetblack, which was launched in May 2018.I wasn't familiar with this service prio… - 15 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 3:05pm -
American has just announced some route additions as well as expansions for travel to the Caribbean and Latin America. It's the routes out of New York that I find most surprising (but also logical).I say these routes are surprising because American h… - 15 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 2:33pm -
British Airways has been investing quite a bit in their premium product.Most notably, they've completely overhauled their business class soft product, and I've been really impressed. They've introduced new bedding and food, and this summer they'll b… - 16 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 1:47pm -
Over the past year or so we've seen some incredible opportunities to redeem a small number of points towards an Amazon purchase to score a heck of a deal. Another one of these promotions is back, and I'm even targeted even though I've taken advantage… - 17 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 12:43pm -
Hilton Honors has just rolled out their latest promotion on purchased points. Through July 4, 2019, Hilton Honors members can receive a 100% bonus when they purchase Honors points. Note that this promotion is marketed as having "limited packages avai… - 18 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 11:47am -
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. Whenev… - 19 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 10:59am -
Next year Lufthansa will take delivery of their first Boeing 777-9, of which they have 20 on order. These planes are exciting because they'll be the first to feature Lufthansa's all new business class, offering direct aisle access from every seat (th… - 1 day ago Jun 25, 2019, 9:11pm -
Hilton is once again offering points with a 100% bonus, which works out to a cost of half a cent per point. That’s about what Hilton points are generally worth, but there are certainly some opportunities to leverage a sale like this for greater va… - 3 hours ago Jun 27, 2019, 2:39am -
Air New Zealand has released a bunch of business class award space for July and August 2019. Thanks to current point transfer bonuses, you could book these awards from just 49,000 Amex Membership Rewards points or 64,000 Avianca LifeMiles each way… - 7 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 10:42pm -
Maybe I should take Mr Quinney’s advice and not underestimate myself. Having come up with the idea for the 40K To Far Away challenge, I questioned the wisdom of suggesting it to Greg and Nick. After all, my strength lies in maximizing our points fo… - 9 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 9:04pm -
Amazon is once again offering 20% off your order when you use at least 1 Membership Rewards point up to a maximum discount of $50. This promotion appears to be targeted and you may not be eligible if you participated in the promotion last time. T… - 15 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 2:58pm -
The 40K to Far Away challenge is on! Nick, Stephen, and I each have a budget of 40K points and $400 to go as far away as we can. Nick is working with Citi ThankYou points, Stephen is working with Amex Membership Rewards points, and I have Chase Ult… - 19 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 10:39am -
For today only (June 26), you can get a great rate on purchases from the Apple Store through a number of different airline portals. The Alaska and United portals have the best rate, but the American, Delta and Southwest portals are also worth conside… - 1 day ago Jun 26, 2019, 4:36am -
There’s a new Amex Offer for Fairmont and Sofitel properties that’s offering $80 back when spending $400 or more. The Deal Spend $400 or more on room rate and room charges in a single purchase at Fairmont and Sofitel hotels and resorts and get $8… - 1 day ago Jun 26, 2019, 12:32am -
When the 40K to Far Away idea first came up (see: Challenge! 40K to Far Away), and when I learned that I would be assigned Chase Ultimate Rewards points, I had a great idea. I remembered the Travel is Free post about how to find cheap repositioning… - 1 day ago Jun 25, 2019, 9:08pm -
Two of the main reasons why Happy gift cards have proven to be so popular is because they’re frequently available at a discount somewhere and the fact that they can be used at some stores to purchase third party gift cards. Unfortunately MetaBank h… - 1 day ago Jun 25, 2019, 8:36pm -
In my younger years, I ran track for a legendary coach named Mr. Quinney. My high school’s girls’ track & field team went more than a decade undefeated in our league and nearly two decades as league champions; the boys team went something like… - 2 days ago Jun 25, 2019, 10:58am -
A good sale for nonstop service to Chengdu. Go checkout out the pandas. Sample Travel Date: November 9th – 15th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availabil… - 11 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 6:35pm -
A good sale to/from Anchorage Sample Travel Date: August 15th – 19th 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… - 11 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 6:30pm -
A good sale to Barbados. Availability is limited Sample Travel Date: September 19th – 26th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” instructions b… - 11 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 6:25pm -
A good sale to/from Honolulu If you follow us on Instagram, you know that we go to Hawaii with some frequency. We love it! Sample Travel Date: September 19th – 24th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fa… - 12 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 6:20pm -
A good sale for nonstop service to/from Fort Lauderdale What is The Shorthaul? It is our irregular feature of deals under $200 and 3,000 miles roundtrip. Sample Travel Date: Sample from New York – JFK September 18th – 24th This is just ONE SAMPLE… - 12 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 5:55pm -
How about a trip to both Hong Kong and Osaka for under $600? Here are some practical travel tips to Hong Kong and another take on Hong Kong. Sample Travel Date: San Francisco – Osaka: September 16th Osaka – Hong Kong: September 23rd Hong Kong –… - 12 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 5:25pm -
A good sale to Tokyo Here are some practical travel tips to Tokyo, Japan. Sample Travel Date: October 8th – 15th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availabi… - 13 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 4:55pm -
A good sale to Amsterdam. This is a regular economy fare with ONE checked bag included. Sample Travel Date: November 5th – 12th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Sear… - 13 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 4:25pm -
A good sale to Paris. ITA will price this at $455 (Basic Economy), using those dates on Air France should reprice to $567 (Regular Economy) and $427 (Basic Economy). The $567 fare includes advance seat assignment, normal size carry-on and one checked… - 14 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 3:55pm -
A good sale to Baku Sample Travel Date: September 8th – 18th 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 Jun 26, 2019, 3:25pm -
One of the most lucrative, most annoying grocery store promotions returns this week, just in time for folks who have been waiting to max out their Freedom second quarter bonus spend: receive $15 off $15 or more in groceries when you buy $250 or more… - 3 days ago Jun 24, 2019, 5:07pm -
In the last few weeks a couple pieces of news have come out from American Express:American Express cardholders with Priority Pass Select memberships through their American Express accounts will no longer have privileges at non-lounge Priority Pass lo… - 20 days ago Jun 7, 2019, 5:48pm -
There was an interesting scrum this week as New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders introduced bills to place a cap on the interest rates charged by revolving credit facilities like credit cards and short-te… - 47 days ago May 10, 2019, 9:35pm -
This isn’t exactly news, but since I encountered it for the first time the other day, I wanted to pass it along to anyone else who might find themselves in the same situation I was in.Expiring points are a constant nuisance if you have a lot of loy… - 52 days ago May 5, 2019, 6:39pm -
As predictably as the tides, summer approaches and the US Travel Association launches their “Daily Getaways” in an attempt to promote travel within the United States. And just like clockwork, the offers mostly generate a yawn from the travel hack… - 53 days ago May 4, 2019, 8:14pm -
Last month I explained the process I followed to dispute a derogatory remark on my Experian credit report. Experian told me it would take a month to resolve, and sure enough, when I logged on exactly a month later, I saw two alerts, that my dispute h… - 64 days ago Apr 24, 2019, 5:27pm -
I was rummaging around on my Hotel Promotions page (check it out if you have any upcoming stays; current promotions are running as late as June 4, 2019) and noticed some funny language in the terms and conditions of the current Choice Privileges prom… - 75 days ago Apr 12, 2019, 7:10pm -
Last week’s New York Times Magazine featured a long article about long-haul Amtrak travel that somehow managed to get almost everything wrong about the advantages and disadvantages of train travel. As a life-long enthusiast of train travel, I thoug… - 85 days ago Apr 2, 2019, 6:38pm -
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… - 99 days ago Mar 19, 2019, 6:38pm -
With the merger of Marriott Rewards, Starwood Preferred Guest, and Ritz Carlton, the new Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program is now the largest hotel loyalty program ...Read moreHow To Earn Marriott Bonvoy Points: The Best Ways to Rack Up Tons of PointsT… - 14 days ago Jun 13, 2019, 4:35pm -
Waiting at the airport can be exhausting. The check-in and security line wait times are the biggest complaints people have when it comes to air ...Read moreComplete Global Entry Application Guide: Everything You Need To Know About Applying, Benefits,… - 24 days ago Jun 2, 2019, 11:37pm -
One aspect that makes flexible reward points (or bank-points) incredibly valuable is that they can be transferred to various airline and hotel programs. Simply put, this means ...Read moreAirline Transfer Partners Guide – Amex, SPG, Chase, Citi (… - 27 days ago May 31, 2019, 3:02pm -
The Marriott hotel loyalty program has undergone major changes recently. Marriott acquired Starwood Preferred Guest in 2018 and merged its loyalty program with Ritz-Carlton and ...Read moreComplete Guide to Marriott Bonvoy Loyalty Program: Earning Po… - 30 days ago May 28, 2019, 4:59pm -
With over 5,600 hotels worldwide, Hilton Honors can be an incredibly valuable hotel loyalty program for rewards driven travelers. Some of the top perks of ...Read moreComplete Guide to Hilton Honors Loyalty Program: Earning Points, Free Nights, Elite… - 43 days ago May 15, 2019, 5:44pm -
One of the biggest complaints about flying is the hassle and wait times at the airport. In this article we will talk about how to ...Read moreTSA PreCheck Review: How to Apply, Cost, Requirements (Is it Worth It?)The post TSA PreCheck Review: How t… - 49 days ago May 9, 2019, 5:12pm -
Hilton Honors offers one of the most versatile hotel loyalty programs in existence. As you accrue Hilton points, you can redeem them for stays at ...Read moreBest Ways to Redeem Hilton Honors Points: Strategies to Maximize Your Hilton PointsThe post… - 52 days ago May 6, 2019, 3:05am -
If you’re still stuck cramming your feet into boots every time you go outdoors, you’re making a big mistake. Not only is it good for ...Read moreChacos vs Tevas: What’s the Best Sandal for Hiking & Travel 2019The post Chacos vs Tevas: What’s… - 57 days ago May 1, 2019, 3:33pm -
Hilton Honors was the first loyalty program to give travelers the ability to earn both airline miles and points in 1989. After 30 years, it’s ...Read moreHow To Earn Hilton Honors Points: The Best Ways to Rack Up Tons of PointsThe post How To Earn… - Jan 21, 2019, 12:35am -
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 ...Read moreBest Hiking Watch Under $100 – Our Top Budget Outdoor Watch PicksThe post Best Hiking Watch Under $100… - Jan 18, 2019, 5:09am -
There are a lot of reasons to collect miles and points. For free First Class flights and luxury hotel stays To travel to more countries than you could otherwise afford (like Norway, pictured above) To take your family on vacation To visit home for t… - 1 day ago Jun 26, 2019, 1:24am -
Over a month ago I wrote about the impending devaluation of the British Airways Avios program’s prices to fly partner airlines. Since then, the speculated award prices have all been confirmed. Here is the speculative chart I included in that origin… - 1 day ago Jun 25, 2019, 7:26pm -
In May I flew from Atlanta to Buenos Aires in Delta One, and only had to spend 45,000 Ultimate Rewards–transferred to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club– to do so. After a few weeks visiting my parents’ home outside of Charleston, SC, it was time to f… - 2 days ago Jun 25, 2019, 3:30am -
The brand new Chase Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business Credit Card is exciting. Its benefits package is loaded, the 80,000 point bonus is huge, and it makes getting a Companion Pass easy. If you are eligible to open a business card, keep re… - 6 days ago Jun 21, 2019, 4:33am -
The public (standard) sign up bonus offer for the American Express Gold Card, which you will see by clicking that link, is 35,000 bonus Membership Rewards for spending $2,000 on the new card within three months of account opening. That’s ok, but si… - 9 days ago Jun 17, 2019, 11:36pm -
Last week I wrote about how and why you’d to want transfer Ultimate Rewards between accounts. If you haven’t read it yet, stop and read before continuing with this post. A reader asked me the following question in regards to that article: Is usin… - 9 days ago Jun 17, 2019, 8:50pm -
Chase issues seven credit cards that earn a travel reward currency called Ultimate Rewards. Not all Ultimate Rewards, however, are created equal. This post will teach you: the logistics behind moving Ultimate Reward points between accounts (your own,… - 15 days ago Jun 12, 2019, 3:43am -
Give a warm welcome to Mike Hammari, who is writing a series of guest posts about a trip across the US on foot that he is currently in the middle of…very much in the middle of. He just wrote me today thanking me for finishing up a detail for this p… - 21 days ago Jun 5, 2019, 9:43pm -
In the spring of 2017 I opened a Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express. At the beginning of this year, that card was product changed to the Marriott Bonvoy Amex Card. The Mariott Bonvoy Amex Card is not open for applications. Tho… - 22 days ago Jun 4, 2019, 11:24pm -
The cost of a pack of cookies at Sydney Airport (SYD) has divided online opinion. A photo uploaded to Reddit shows a pound and a half bag of Tim Tams – an iconic Australian chocolate sandwich cookie – being sold for AUD $26 (USD $17). The post sp… - 7 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 11:00pm -
As part of their cabin overhaul, British Airways announced the improved amenities available in their premium economy cabin. But will the new amenity kit and menus be enough to win over regular trans-Atlantic flyers? Moreover, when will the policy cha… - 8 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 9:30pm -
British and French engineers, under the Anglo-French Treaty, built the Concorde jet—but did you ever wonder why the name has an “e” on the end, even though half the jets went to a British company? Apparently, it had to do with a political feud… - 10 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 8:00pm -
Progressive political rivals Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT, were spotted on the same flight last week, curiously (and awkwardly) sitting one in front of the other; both candidates were on their way to Miami, where the f… - 11 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 6:30pm -
Once upon a time, anyone--from the crew to the captain--could smoke on a plane. And, in a way, those days are back again. Despite laws against it, apparently, lots of people are smoking or, rather vaping, on planes. And they're getting away with it.… - 17 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 1:00pm -
A Jet2 flight from London Stansted to Turkey had to turn back under an hour into its journey after an intoxicated woman tried to open the plane's door. Due to the nature of this incident, the flight was escorted back to London by military fighter jet… - 21 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 9:00am -
We might be averse to having a single-pilot cockpit on a passenger jet, but are we that opposed to having our cargo delivered by them and sharing our airspace? Time will tell, but at the pace that technology is progressing, it might happen sooner tha… - 1 day ago Jun 25, 2019, 11:00pm -
An American Airlines cabin crew member used a recent employee Q and A session with CEO Doug Parker to raise some concerns about her recent trip as a passenger in the business class cabin of an international flight on the airline. The outspoken employ… - 1 day ago Jun 25, 2019, 9:30pm -
If you’re looking for a unique destination for New Year’s Day 2020, why not under the northern lights in Finland? FlyerTalkers found flights aboard two airline alliances departing from Seattle for under $2,500 in business class – reflecting ove… - 1 day ago Jun 25, 2019, 8:00pm -
June marks a year since the devastating death of prolific chef and globe-trotting gourmand Anthony Bourdain. In the wake of his death, legislative approval of an official food trail was established in his hometown of New Jersey. More recently, chefs… - 1 day ago Jun 25, 2019, 6:33pm -
Finally, here is the map of Choice Hotels by points price. This is one of the last hotel chains as part of the Complete Map series (which can also be found on the Resource Page). So be sure to check out Marriott, IHG, Hilton, Hyatt, and Radisson ther… - 2 days ago Jun 24, 2019, 8:21pm -
Like Alaska miles, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has a unique set of mileage redemptions that varies by partner, some of which are amazing deals. In truth, I made a note to look into their partners after OneMileAtAtime booked and posted about a first c… - 9 days ago Jun 18, 2019, 10:00am -
Many airlines offer last minute upgrades as an auction / bidding system, and some offer them on sale at check in, or on the app. Below I made a list of 37 airlines (in alphabetical order) with their paid upgrade policies, and links to how to either c… - 10 days ago Jun 17, 2019, 10:00am -
I want to be clear that this is a post about the cheapest hotels to earn Hyatt points (instead of “cheapest Hyatt hotels”) because some are SLH hotels, and by far the cheapest hotels are the MGM Resorts in Las Vegas. This examines the same data f… - 10 days ago Jun 16, 2019, 8:28pm -
Another short sale to tell you about! This one is from Movenpick Hotels & Resorts who are offering 35% off stays of 2+ nights at their locations in Europe, Asia, the Middle East & Africa. Most of their sales offer up to 30% off so this one is a bit b… - 1 hour ago Jun 27, 2019, 4:23am -
KLM is offering some great deals to travel the world from the U.S., starting today and bookable until July 3, 2019! Book this sale here!The post KLM Seat Sale – Fly from the U.S. to Europe from $289 round trip (Book by July 3) appeared first on Fr… - 17 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 1:13pm -
The Highlight: Federal Hotels International Gracious Rewards 2X Gracious Rewards Points and 2x Enrich Miles for stays at the Federal Kuala Lumpur, Hotel Capitol Kuala Lumpur and The Grace Sydney. Full details Until Sep 30, 19 Other posts since our la… - 2 days ago Jun 25, 2019, 4:44pm -
Offer details: Quadruple Le Club AccorHotels Points for stays at participating new Accor Hotels Worldwide. Full details, online registration & booking (Registration is required) Book by Jul 29 for stays until Sep 15, 19 Participating hotels: ibis Sty… - 2 days ago Jun 25, 2019, 4:21pm -
The Highlight: Marriott Bonvoy 2,000 Bonus Bonvoy Points for stays at participating Marriott Hotels in Japan, Korea, Guam and Hawaii. Full details & online booking. Book by Aug 31 for stays until Dec 31, 19 Other posts since our last Bonus Offer High… - 5 days ago Jun 22, 2019, 12:33pm -
Offer details: Earn up to 15,000 Bonus Plus points when you earn points with Finnair Plus partners. Earn 5,000, 10,000 and 15,000 after you have used the services of 5, 10 or 15 partners, respectively. Register online (Registration is required) Until… - 5 days ago Jun 22, 2019, 12:20pm -
Here is this month’s Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes offer! As usual it is 30% off the amount miles normally required for select routes in the Singapore Airlines and SilkAir networks. Of note with this month are discounts for busin… - 6 days ago Jun 21, 2019, 12:45pm -
The Highlight: Hilton Honors 5,000 Bonus Honors points when you stay at least two nights at participating Waldorf Astoria™ or Conrad® hotels & resorts. Full details, online registration and booking (Registration is required) Until Dec 31, 20 Ta… - 7 days ago Jun 20, 2019, 12:42pm -
Aeroplan is pretty famous for their hotel transfer bonus promotions – we get to see them several times per year and now we have bonus one! Aeroplan has launched a week long hotel transfer bonus but this time it is only for transfers from one chain… - 7 days ago Jun 20, 2019, 11:42am -
Air Canada Aeroplan’s summer booking bonus has returned for another year! This is the bonus offer where they will award each person who books with the listed promo code their equal share of 10,000,000 Aeroplan miles. That means if 10,000 people boo… - 9 days ago Jun 18, 2019, 1:13pm -
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)… - 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… - 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… - 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… - 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… - 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… - 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… - 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… - 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… - Jan 30, 2019, 8:00pm -
Posted: 6/24/2019 | June 24th, 2019 Paris is filled with famous attractions: the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Versailles, the catacombs, the Pantheon, the Arc de Triomphe, Sacre-Coeur. The list goes on. There are so many amazing sites here that you coul… - 3 days ago Jun 24, 2019, 12:38pm -
Posted: 6/22/2019 | June 22nd, 2019 Italy is home to incredible food (give me all the gnocchi and wine), rolling green hills, cultivated vineyards, incredible lakes and mountains, a long rich history dating back thousands of years, and welcome cultur… - 5 days ago Jun 22, 2019, 1:03pm -
Posted: 6/22/2019 | June 22nd, 2019 Colombia is one of the most popular countries in South America for backpackers and travelers. In 2017 (the last year there were figures), it saw over three million visitors — three times as many as there were 10… - 5 days ago Jun 22, 2019, 12:59pm -
Posted: 6/22/2019 | June 22nd, 2019 Southeast Asia is one of the most popular regions in the world for backpackers and budget travelers. It’s home to a well-worn travel trail that dates back to the 1960s and ’70s, stretching across Thailand, Myan… - 5 days ago Jun 22, 2019, 12:57pm -
Posted: 6/19/2019 | June 19th, 2019 Last month, I announced the release of my next book, Ten Years a Nomad: A Traveler’s Journey Home. It’s about how I became a traveler, my life as a backpacker, all the lessons I learned, and what those lessons… - 8 days ago Jun 19, 2019, 1:00pm -
Posted: 6/17/2019 | June 17th, 2019 Planning a trip can be a lot of fun. Researching amazing bucket list activities, daydreaming about picture-perfect beaches and epic hikes, booking the cheap flights that will take you to the world’s most amazing… - 10 days ago Jun 17, 2019, 3:46pm -
Posted: 6/16/2019 | June 17th, 2019 I’m a backpacker at heart. Even after traveling the world for over a decade, I still love to travel cheap, prioritizing experiences over fancy accommodation and transportation. I still love staying at hostels, me… - 10 days ago Jun 17, 2019, 3:26pm -
Posted: 6/12/2019 | June 12th, 2019 The end is here. After four months in Europe, I head home tomorrow. When I came to Paris earlier this year, everyone asked if it was forever. And, when I said I wasn’t sure, people would reply, “Oh, so you aren… - 15 days ago Jun 12, 2019, 12:00pm -
Posted: 6/10/19 | June 10th, 2019 I love Boston — and not just because I was born there. There are tons of free things to do in Boston, enough to keep any visitor thoroughly entertained. It’s also a historic city whose success (and survival) was… - 17 days ago Jun 10, 2019, 3:30pm -
Posted: 6/6/19 | June 6th, 2019 A trip to Colombia wasn’t going to break the bank. I knew that much. But would it be a bargain? Only a visit there would tell me for sure. And so, earlier this year, I spent over five weeks there, varying my time bet… - 21 days ago Jun 6, 2019, 1:00pm -
I haven’t written a post in FOREVER here, but I think this last trip calls for it. Long story short, some medical issues during our Philippines trip forced us to cancel and rebook our flight home within a day’s notice and I’m glad that my stock… - 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 -
The Mission To Win A Car I love game shows. Always have. Probably always will. Maybe it’s my gambling nature, but something about showing up empty-handed in the morning and leaving with a car at the end of the day always seemed incredible. During m… - 26 days ago Jun 1, 2019, 8:02am -
The Uber Experiment You trust complete strangers to drive you around, right? Actually, that’s probably not the best way to advertise Uber… “Get into some dude’s car and hope you’re not meeting a lunatic” I mean, what if we showed up here… - 57 days ago May 1, 2019, 8:48am -
Nonsensical Ethics Talk At first, it seemed like a perfectly normal day. I went to McDonald’s and ordered a Big Mac. Didn’t pay much attention to the guy at the window as he handed it over. But then he said, “Look at me. We expect to be called… - 87 days ago Apr 1, 2019, 7:01am -
Insecurity 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 incred… - Mar 1, 2019, 8:04am -
Impacts 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 wi… - 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… - 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… - 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,… - 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.… - 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… - Jan 7, 2019, 10:20am -
Update 6/26/19: Deal now ends June 30th, instead of July 31st, 2019. Hat tip to reader Hari Offer at a glance Maximum bonus amount: $700 Availability: you must reside in Illinois (excluding St. Clair County), Wisconsin (excluding Pierce and St. Cro… - 22 mins ago Jun 27, 2019, 5:30am -
The Offer Direct Link to offer (links in this post contain our affiliate) Amazon is offering 4 months of Music Unlimited for $.99 total. After 4 months it’ll be $7.99/month. The Fine Print New Music Unlimited members only Prime members only Valid… - 38 mins ago Jun 27, 2019, 5:14am -
The Offer No direct link to offer, sent out via e-mail. Subject line is ‘Enjoy a Reduced Fee on a Powerful Business Cash Flow Tool’ Plastiq is offering some users a 1.5% fee on all payments made until June 30th, 2019 The Fine Print Promotion is a… - 2 hours ago Jun 27, 2019, 3:33am -
Update 6/26/19: Spend requirement has been reduced to $15,000 instead of $25,000. A few days ago I did a post on the Wells Fargo Business Platinum card. A few readers pointed out the Business Elite credit card, so here we are. Card Basics Card is onl… - 2 hours ago Jun 27, 2019, 3:30am -
Amazon is offering a free 3 month membership to Kindle Unlimited for new users ($29.97 value). Prime members only. Expires 7/31/19. There's also a deal for 2 months which works for those without Prime. The post Amazon Kindle Unlimited: 3 Month Free… - 3 hours ago Jun 27, 2019, 2:47am -
The Offer Boxed is offering 15% off when you use promo code FRIEND15 The Fine Print Get 15% off your order with code FRIEND15. Must enter code at checkout. Offer valid for new and returning customers. New customers must create an account to redeem of… - 3 hours ago Jun 27, 2019, 2:30am -
The Offer Freebird is offering double points (500 instead of 250) on all Lyft/Uber rides taken before June 30th, 2019 The Fine Print Valid until June 30th, 2019 If a location shows 250 points when you tap on the destination it will show 500 Our Verdi… - 3 hours ago Jun 27, 2019, 2:30am -
The Offer No direct link to offer, sent out via e-mail. Subject line is ‘<name>, rewards await you. Earn 5% Back on Zappos.com purchases —automatically’ Chase is offering some Amazon cardholders 5% back on up to $500 in Zappos purchases from Ju… - 3 hours ago Jun 27, 2019, 2:23am -
Update: Some properties are now bookable. I’ve also added the pricing in points per night as well as what country/area each property is in. Last year Hyatt announced they would be acquiring Two Roads hospitality for $480 million. Two roads covers t… - 4 hours ago Jun 27, 2019, 1:52am -
The Offer Direct link to offer (Our affiliate link. Keep in mind this is targeted, there should be a banner ad on the homepage if eligible) eBay is offering 15% off in app with promo code APPTASTIC The Fine Print This Coupon is a 15% discount, valid… - 6 hours ago Jun 27, 2019, 12:15am -
Available nationwide, the Discover Cashback Debit account allows you to earn 1% cash back on up to $3,000 in debit card purchases each month – up to a $360 Debit Card Cashback Bonus per year! This account comes with no monthly fees or monthly balan… - 7 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 11:04pm -
Here you’ll find the latest discount codes, coupons, savings, & promotions from Giant, Stop & Shop, and Martin stores. All three grocer stores are all part of a combined supermarket chain, so you can use your store card at any of their locations to… - 7 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 11:00pm -
Take a look at Jefferson Bank promotions, bonuses, and offers! They are offering bonuses ranging from $250-$100 for opening a qualifying account! About Jefferson Bank Headquartered in Jefferson City, Missouri, Jefferson Bank was founded in 1967… - 7 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 10:58pm -
Here you’ll find the latest discount codes, coupons, savings, & promotions from Red Lobster! In the mood for some delicous seafood? From how they source their fish and shellfish and finding new ways to enjoy it, everything this restaurant does is a… - 7 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 10:54pm -
Get the latest Penn Station promotions, discount deals, and coupons here. Are you ready to save money on food? Penn Station East Coast Subs is currently offering a coupon promotion for customers to get a buy one, get one free sub coupon valid throug… - 7 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 10:42pm -
Located in the upper East Coast region, M&T Bank offers a variety of free accounts! To find out if M&T Bank is right for you, continue reading this review below. M&T offers several FREE checking accounts that comes with exclusive benefits as well, so… - 7 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 10:38pm -
Find the latest Discover Savings bonus, offer,promo codes, and promotion here! Available nationwide, the Discover Online Savings Account that offers to kick-start your savings with a $200 or $150 bonus along with 2.10% APY – one of the highest rate… - 7 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 10:29pm -
For businesses looking for a no-annual-fee cash back credit card, check out the new Chase Ink Business UnlimitedSM Card. Earn an unlimited 1.5% cash back on every purchase made for your business, plus other business boosting benefits. New cardholder… - 7 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 10:25pm -
Find the latest Fry’s coupons, promo codes, and promotions here. If you play games, then you know that in-game content can make the game more enjoyable. Well if you’re planning on buying some in-game content, check out this Fry’s Promotion! Ava… - 8 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 10:21pm -
Get the latest Hertz promotions, discount deals, and promo codes here. Car rentals can be a hassle, but Hertz makes it a super simple process all while rewarding their customers! Their current promotion is giving their customers a chance to get on… - 8 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 10:17pm -
This time, I decided to spend two days in Europe on my quest for a Lufthansa rubber duck. I knew I wanted to stay in Germany, but couldn’t decide quite where. My friend Matthew from Live and Let’s Fly always spoke highly of Mainz, so I decide… - 14 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 4:00pm -
Alila Hotels, formerly part of Two Roads Hospitality, is joining World of Hyatt. This follows in the wake of recent additions from Thompson Hotels and Joie de Vivre. Overall more than 40 boutique hotels have been added to Hyatt’s portfolio this yea… - 1 day ago Jun 25, 2019, 8:14pm -
Hyatt’s two all-inclusive resorts, Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara, will be offering double elite qualifying nights from August 1st through November 23rd, 2019. This means if you book a 5-night stay, for example, you’ll earn credit for 10 nights towa… - 1 day ago Jun 25, 2019, 6:48pm -
Alaska Airlines is finally allowing Mileage Plan members to redeem flights on partner Aer Lingus. Aer Lingus and Alaska Airlines have been global partners since the late spring/early summer of 2018 and it has taken an entire year for Alaska Airlines… - 2 days ago Jun 24, 2019, 10:57pm -
IHG Rewards Club is offering a status match opportunity to people who have similar elite status with a competing hotel loyalty program. This includes matches to Gold, Platinum, and Spire Elite. Personally, I find Platinum Elite to be good enough in m… - 6 days ago Jun 21, 2019, 3:21pm -
Lufthansa’s First Class from the West Coast to Europe is one of the best ways to travel. Regardless if you want a good night sleep, delicious airplane food, fabulous service, or a lux experience, Lufthansa’s First Class is perfect. As Europe only… - 7 days ago Jun 20, 2019, 11:00am -
Beginning tomorrow, June 20, and lasting through June 26, Aeroplan will be offering a 35% bonus when members convert their Marriott Bonvoy points into Aeroplan miles. You can initiate a transfer by logging into your Marriott account and linking it wi… - 7 days ago Jun 19, 2019, 10:43pm -
The annual companion fare that comes with the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature Card (not the regular Platinum Plus card) is one of the best deals in travel, at least for those in the United States. Unlike many airline companion fares it has very few re… - 8 days ago Jun 19, 2019, 11:00am -
Air Canada’s Maple Leaf lounge in the international pier at Vancouver’s airport is among the nicest lounges in the airport. Vancouver’s Maple leaf lounge is two levels and offers a space for travelers to relax between or before a long internati… - 9 days ago Jun 18, 2019, 2:40pm -
Heading to Hawaii for a family vacation at a resort property doesn’t leave many options if using Hilton points. We had two choices. The Hilton Grand Wailea Resort on Maui or the Hilton Waikoloa Resort on Hawaii (the Big Island). Hilton also has a r… - 9 days ago Jun 18, 2019, 11:00am -
Open a SoFi Active Investing Account to trade individual stocks and fractional stock shares with no fees and no minimums, plus get a $25 bonus when you open and fund a new SoFi Active Investing Account with any amount of money. [Read More] SoFi Act… - 2 days ago Jun 25, 2019, 4:27pm -
Privacy offers free virtual online payment cards that you can use to make online purchases anywhere without giving out your real credit and debit card numbers, plus you can get a $5 free credit to spend anywhere online just for creating your free Pri… - 3 days ago Jun 24, 2019, 4:03pm -
Tangerine Bank in Canada will give you a $100 bonus when you open a Tangerine Chequing or Savings Account with a $100 minimum deposit by June 30, 2019, plus you can participate in the Tangerine Referral Program to earn up to $2,000 when you refer new… - 3 days ago Jun 24, 2019, 3:31pm -
Aspiration offers simple, fair and ethical banking and investing services for socially-conscious and environmentally-friendly consumers.Updated 6/21/2019 - $120 Bonus Available for New Aspiration Accounts: You can get a $100 bonus directly from Aspi… - 6 days ago Jun 21, 2019, 4:01pm -
Get a $50 bonus to open a new SoFi Money account and deposit only $100, plus earn a 2.25% APY on your deposited funds with no account fees or ATM fees worldwide. [Read More] SoFi Money 2.25% APY Deposit Account: $50 Bonus and $50 ReferralsThe post… - 6 days ago Jun 20, 2019, 11:39pm -
Webull is a free stock trading app that allows you to open a commission-free brokerage account with no minimum balance requirements and no fees to open or maintain an account.Updated 6/20/2019 - Webull Referral Program Updated: The Webull referral p… - 7 days ago Jun 20, 2019, 3:26pm -
Get up to a $700 bonus with a new BMO Harris Bank personal checking account and money market account, plus earn up to $500 with a new business checking account. [Read More] BMO Harris Bank: $700 Personal Checking and $500 Business CheckingThe post… - 8 days ago Jun 19, 2019, 3:34pm -
Check out Bitcoin Depot to buy and sell cryptocurrencies at over 150 ATMs across the U.S.A., plus get a $15 Bitcoin bonus with your first qualifying purchase, and earn additional $15 Bitcoin bonuses for referring your friends. [Read More] Bitcoin D… - 8 days ago Jun 18, 2019, 8:17pm -
Check out these Chase Bank bonus coupon codes to earn a $150, $200, $350, $500, or even $600 cash reward when you open a new Chase checking account or savings account including business accounts, plus there is a new $600 Chase combo link available th… - 9 days ago Jun 18, 2019, 3:31pm -
Check out Hint to get unsweetened fruit-infused bottled water delivered straight to your door, plus get a $10 discount off your first order and $10 for referring your friends. [Read More] Hint Fruit-Infused Bottled Water Delivery: $10 Discount and… - 9 days ago Jun 17, 2019, 9:20pm -
Air Asia yesterday commenced their brand new service connecting passengers from Queensland to Thailand. The new service from Brisbane is operated by the carrier’s A330-300 aircraft. The new flights will operate 4 times weekly leaving Brisbane on a… - 48 mins ago Jun 27, 2019, 5:04am -
Promo bonus 100% pembelian poin Hilton telah kembali! Anda bisa memanfaatkan promo ini untuk menginap di hotel-hotel Hilton dengan harga yang lebih murah. Hilton Honors merupakan satu dari 3 loyalty program hotel selain IHG Rewards Club & Marrio… - 57 mins ago Jun 27, 2019, 4:55am -
Another short sale to tell you about! This one is from Movenpick Hotels & Resorts who are offering 35% off stays of 2+ nights at their locations in Europe, Asia, the Middle East & Africa. Most of their sales offer up to 30% off so this one is a bit b… - 1 hour ago Jun 27, 2019, 4:23am -
From now until the end of 04 July 2019 (ET), enjoy a 100% bonus with your Hilton Honors Points purchase! As usual, the points that you purchase under this promotion will not count towards elite tier qualification but the reward nights that you re… - 2 hours ago Jun 27, 2019, 4:10am -
Air India is further expanding its presence in Dubai by adding flights from Indore and Kolkata, after adding flights from Mumbai and Delhi. The post Air India will launch flights to Dubai from Indore and Kolkata appeared first on Live from a Lounge. - 2 hours ago Jun 27, 2019, 4:05am -
Até 4 de Julho de 2019 a rede Hilton está oferecendo 160 mil pontos por 800 dólares, o que é um excelente valor para quem deseja utilizar os pontos para resgate em estadias de hotel da rede. Dessa...Esta é apenas uma mensagem resumo. Vá no nos… - 2 hours ago Jun 27, 2019, 3:52am -
Hilton is once again offering points with a 100% bonus, which works out to a cost of half a cent per point. That’s about what Hilton points are generally worth, but there are certainly some opportunities to leverage a sale like this for greater va… - 3 hours ago Jun 27, 2019, 2:39am -
Instead of spending as much as $15.00 to have someone take a photograph of yourself for your passport, you can spend as little as 23 cents — perhaps even less, if that really matters — to do it yourself......but if you do, you need to follow the… - 4 hours ago Jun 27, 2019, 2:02am -
Please pardon the brief departure from travel related content while we share some sad news. Yesterday our cousin’s house caught fire and was severely damaged . Fortunately, they (the 4... Read more »The post A Personal Note: My Cousin’s House B… - 5 hours ago Jun 27, 2019, 12:51am -
Hmm, let’s see, what’s going on these days? You could be an unfortunate Air Canada customer who got locked on the plane. Anxiety disorder or not, I really wouldn’t want to wake up on an empty plane. And how did they miss a passenger? Certain Di… - 2 days ago Jun 24, 2019, 8:52pm -
Some of what we’ve published at LVA Travel: Cash back shopping is a way to make your purchases work for you. Here’s how it works. Will your points and miles expire? Take a look at the expiration policies of some major companies. Added bonus: a pi… - 16 days ago Jun 10, 2019, 8:18pm -
Note: At the bottom of this article, I discuss some upcoming changes to the blog. I came across an interesting article on CNBC today about closing credit cards. They offered a piece of advice that I don’t see often but is often correct. Should You… - 21 days ago Jun 5, 2019, 6:53pm -
Every year around this time, a media outlet or two writes an article predicting an upcoming “summer from hell,” predicated on record passenger volumes and airport staffing shortages. And while summers are definitely tougher when it comes to wait… - 28 days ago May 30, 2019, 3:14pm -
Radisson Rewards, the loyalty program for the Radisson Collection and six other brands, has announced its mid-year promotion. It’s pretty straightforward and lasts from May 27 — August 31. Starting with your second stay, you’ll earn 3,000 bonu… - 30 days ago May 28, 2019, 3:29pm -
I was flying out of Boston’s Logan Airport today when I noticed an addition to the TSA checkpoint: The airport is rolling out Clear lanes in Terminal A. I’ve talked about Clear before, but here’s a quick reminder, since it’s now closing in on… - 34 days ago May 24, 2019, 1:54am -
Well, this is something that you don’t see every day. According to the Dallas Business Journal, American Airlines is lowering some bag fees. Don’t get too excited if you are an everyday passenger, though. These fees are only on specialty oversize… - 37 days ago May 21, 2019, 3:56pm -
I’ve had an email from Hilton and Lyft sitting in my inbox for a few days, but it’s been a busy weekend, so I finally got around to opening it today. It turned out to be a promotional link between the two, so I’m glad that I did. As you probabl… - 38 days ago May 19, 2019, 7:08pm -
Do you like it hot? If you don’t, then skip to the next post. But if the summer heat of the southeast appeals to you, then I’ve got a cheap way to get you there. Delta just announced a SkyMiles summer flash sale to destinations in the southeast… - 43 days ago May 14, 2019, 11:28pm -
Choice Hotels? Trust me, you know them. The owner of brands such as Comfort Inn, Sleep Inn or Econolodge, Choice is one of the leaders in the budget and midscale segments. This month, the chain has brought back one of its most popular promotions. … - 44 days ago May 14, 2019, 12:16am -
The Grand Hyatt Beijing Hotel is located centrally, offers exquisite room service and has a host of other excellent amenities for their guests! The post My Experience at the Grand Hyatt Beijing appeared first on InsideFlyer. - 13 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 4:45pm -
Many were shocked to hear the news that Citi is dropping several of their benefits. Here's how to use your Citi Thank You Points up before it's too late.The post Are You Scrambling to Redeem Your Citi Thank You Points? appeared first on InsideFlyer. - 14 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 3:27pm -
Travel can leave you feeling worn out and dirty. Luckily, many airports around the world offer showers both free and payed! The post Your Guide to Airport Shower Facilities appeared first on InsideFlyer. - 2 days ago Jun 25, 2019, 5:26pm -
If you're thinking about booking a Qatar Airways business class flight read this full review of the flight and its amenities first! The post A Full Review of Qatar Airways Business Class appeared first on InsideFlyer. - 2 days ago Jun 25, 2019, 5:11pm -
Flexible Points Currencies are a favorite among the frequent traveler community. But are they really all they're cracked up to be? The post The True Value of Flexible Points Currencies appeared first on InsideFlyer. - 3 days ago Jun 24, 2019, 5:16pm -
Are you stressed about leaving your fur baby behind on your next vacation? Well with Extended Stay America, you have great pet-friendly travel options! The post Pet-Friendly Travel with Extended Stay America appeared first on InsideFlyer. - 3 days ago Jun 24, 2019, 5:01pm -
Do you have a dietary restriction? Well never fear! With special meals on flights available, you won't have to compromise on your needs!The post You Can Order Special Meals on Flights for All Your Dietary Needs appeared first on InsideFlyer. - 6 days ago Jun 21, 2019, 5:05pm -
So what is all the hype around the Airbus A321XLR anyways? It seems like airlines left and write are ordering their own. Here's why! The post What’s With All the Hype Around the Airbus A321XLR? appeared first on InsideFlyer. - 7 days ago Jun 20, 2019, 5:01pm -
Have you heard of Lisbon, Portugal? Well it's a charming, historic city you don't want to overlook! Here's why you should plan a Lisbon vacation!The post Why You Should Plan A Lisbon Vacation Right Now appeared first on InsideFlyer. - 8 days ago Jun 19, 2019, 5:05pm -
Before, all seats were free to select when you booked a flight. There days if you want the perfect seat you have to pay. But is it worth it?The post Is it Really Worth it to Pay for Seats on a Flight? appeared first on InsideFlyer. - 9 days ago Jun 18, 2019, 5:14pm -
DL #26 (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=26) (ICN-ATL) was the first time I was not able to use an AMEX GoGo pass for the entire flight. I have seen posts asking about such things but I have used these AMEX... - 20 mins ago Jun 27, 2019, 5:33am -
A couple of odd experiences recently. First, contacting WestJet via Twitter. I’ve used them a lot, and to resolve (successfully) fairly complex issues and questions. But, most recently, it was a gong show. I DM’d my question in, and... - 20 mins ago Jun 27, 2019, 5:33am -
Looks like AS3310 PDX-LAX tonight is being flown by N188FF, which is reported by the FAA to be a Piper Super Cub. https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx?NNumbertxt=180FF Here's the fr24 posting, which says it's still an ER75,.… - 25 mins ago Jun 27, 2019, 5:28am -
Hello everyone. I am 15 years old, and I am going to be traveling on a 16 hour flight from Chicago to Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific. I am a pretty picky eater, and it seems like the kids meal would fit my tastes better. I have 2 questions about this...… - 30 mins ago Jun 27, 2019, 5:23am -
I have a question for the OW award experts here, my current route is as follows: HKG-CMB (transit)-DOH (transit)-LIS // BCN-MAD (stopover)-HKG (stopover)-TPE (stopover)-HKG The agent I spoke to did not allow the 2 consecutive transits in the... - 41 mins ago Jun 27, 2019, 5:12am -
Hi all, Anyone know how to get in touch with corporate customer service at Four Seasons? After staying at several Four Seasons over the years, I purchased their Four Seasons Bed (https://www.fourseasons.com/magazine/rejuvenate/hotel-beds/) to... - 47 mins ago Jun 27, 2019, 5:06am -
I'll be arriving at BWI and traveling to a hotel near the harbor in Baltimore. Is Uber or Lyft okay for a woman traveling by myself? The other option is Super Shuttle but it has a lot of bad reviews for not getting places on time. I think I've... - 1 hour ago Jun 27, 2019, 4:49am -
https://thepointsguy.com/news/united-airlines-adds-two-more-gates-at-growing-washington-dulles-hub/ ---Quote--- United Airlines Adds 2 More Gates at Growing Washington Dulles Hub United Airlines is bursting at the seams at its once-quiet... - 1 hour ago Jun 27, 2019, 4:33am -
This is a good sale from Air NZ Auckland to London via LA $4699 NZ as normal fares are over $8000 NZ Sale ends 1 July 2019 https://www.airnewzealand.co.nz/flight-deals-best-fares - 2 hours ago Jun 27, 2019, 3:58am -
I flew economy on United 2109 from ATL to DEN, an RJ. It was broad daylight, mid-afternoon. I had a book (not ebook) to finish. As luck would have it, I was surrounded by passengers content w/ their shades down, either napping or using devices or... - 2 hours ago Jun 27, 2019, 3:58am -
What Card Should I Get Weekly Thread, where we try to figure out what card you should get or critique your current plans or AOR if you're doing it that way). Everything is YMMV and these are all opinions. Agree or disagree with your votes. As always… - 19 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 11:06am -
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… - 19 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 11:06am -
Article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-best-frequent-flier-awards-programs-of-2019-11561541406 Cool stuff: United increased availability a lot this year, Alaska a decent bit, American a little, and Delta decreased July, August, winter holidays are… - 19 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 10:37am -
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… - 20 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 10:05am -
This was suggested by u/zXFDz a while back. What is the single largest redemption you've ever made? What about accounting for point value (i.e. 500k Hilton is a lot less impressive than 500k Hyatt). submitted by /u/JonLuca [link] [comments] - 2 days ago Jun 25, 2019, 4:33pm -
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… - 2 days ago Jun 25, 2019, 11:06am -
Welcome to the daily discussion thread! Please post topics for discussion here. While some questions can be used to start a discussion/debate, most questions belong in the question thread unless you love getting downvotes. If your discussion is about… - 2 days ago Jun 25, 2019, 11:06am -
Welcome to the Daily Question thread at /r/churning! This is the thread to post questions about churning for miles/points/cash. Just because you have a question about credit cards does NOT mean it belongs here. If you’re brand new here, please read… - 2 days ago Jun 25, 2019, 10:05am -
These were the posts filtered by AutoMod over the last 7 days. As usual, if you feel your post was removed incorrectly by AutoMod, please message the mods for Manual Review. I would encourage you to read the sub rules on the sidebar to make sure your… - 3 days ago Jun 24, 2019, 5:06pm -
It seems as over the last few weeks we've seen a noticeable uptick in comments about like "Why aren't there any user generated threads?" and "The entire front page is Automod posts" and "the thread structure here doesn't make sense." For that reason,… - 3 days ago Jun 24, 2019, 2:15pm -
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Amazon has just quietly added free return shipping via UPS Store dropoff on millions of items. I haven’t seen any press releases on this, so this may be a test, but this is amazing news for consumers and hopefully it sticks around. It’s certainly… - 10 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 7:23pm -
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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, their favorite destinations and what...The post Travel Style: Fred Waitzkin appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 10 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 7:33pm -
This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our...The post Hurry! Up to 80,000 Bonus Miles Delta Credit Card Offers Disap… - 11 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 6:34pm -
To visit the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, you have to purchase a ticket. And now, each ticket comes with a three-hour time limit and an assigned time to enter...The post The Taj Mahal Has New Visitation Rules appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 13 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 5:01pm -
THE TOP 10 IN TRAVEL NEWS THIS WEEK: Another American has died in the Dominican Republic Passenger Wakes Up On Empty, Dark Air Canada Plane What Really Happened to Malaysia’s...The post Top 10 in Travel News: Week of June 26, 2019 appeared first o… - 18 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 12:00pm -
This week’s travel contests include: Win a New Orleans food and wine weekend Win an unforgettable trip worth $50,000 Win a summer cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line Win two weeks...The post Travel Contests: Week of June 26, 2019 appeared first on Joh… - 19 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 11:00am -
In Prague, you hear it a lot: the beer is cheaper than the water. The many-spired capital of the Czech Republic is still proudly the world leader in beer consumption...The post In Flight on United’s New Route: Newark to Prague appeared first on Jo… - 24 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 5:54am -
Summer is finally here, the kids are out of school and it’s time to take to the skies or hit the road! Whether you opt for a far-flung vacation that...The post 5 Family-Friendly Weekend Trips to Take This Summer appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 1 day ago Jun 26, 2019, 2:10am -
When I was growing up, my parents and siblings taught me not to kill anything, including bugs. Bugs are inevitable when the weather is warm and especially when you’re traveling...The post How to Deal With Bugs Without Killing Them This Summer appe… - 1 day ago Jun 25, 2019, 9:46pm -
My wife is obsessed with Peloton bikes. If you’re unfamiliar with Peloton, here’s a quick background from the press release I got: Founded in 2012, Peloton is an “interactive fitness...The post How to Find a Hotel With a Peloton Bike appeared… - 1 day ago Jun 25, 2019, 9:17pm -
When I travel, I usually use Blacklane to get and from airports and between planned points (full disclosure: I’m a Blacklane brand ambassadors). The thing is, though, that Blacklane cars...The post How to Get a Taxi in Nine European Countries With… - 1 day ago Jun 25, 2019, 8:45pm -
We bring you the TBB Best of Web links: An amazing janitor success story, get depressed reading about the All-American despair, how you can avoid professional decline, watch D-Day in color, tour the former Albanian dictator Xoxha Villa and not much e… - 19 hours ago Jun 26, 2019, 10:30am -
We bring you the Points Guy podcast that reveals how it all went down , we visit nine unique hotels, watch a giant squid, how to sell credit cards urgently, my travel plans for next week which were all booked with miles and points of course, look at… - 3 days ago Jun 24, 2019, 10:30am -
We bring you the non shocking news by now that Hilton Honors devalues again, an open IHG Status Match, visit Mauritania and Faroe Islands, welcome a new blog Bougie Miles, welcome a new Southwest credit card offering 80k points to sign up, look deepe… - 6 days ago Jun 21, 2019, 10:30am -
Here comes another TBB Best of Web post with eclectic stuff just for you: A great travel rewards credit card recommendation flowchart, a deeply personal account of a colleague dealing with his son’s issues, another great memo by Howard Marks dealin… - 8 days ago Jun 19, 2019, 10:30am -
We bring back for you the Citi Premier 60k offer, the sad medical condition of aging too fast, five market crash lessons, we endure hot towels nonsense crap, some amazing photography in this post that will rock your world, we take some mild shots at… - 10 days ago Jun 17, 2019, 10:30am -
We bring you news how Hilton devalues again, we have more Marriott cards, we go on to a Sealand visit, Albania is the first European Narco-State, we explore the hotel points devaluation wave even more, a new credit card by a hotel a few had ever hear… - 13 days ago Jun 14, 2019, 12:17pm -
I unleash this post to you only ONCE A MONTH, please be gentle. It gives me a breather and a few additional clicks that help. You never know around here when this blog will stop publishing…the whole goal is to keep going and keep focusing on the mi… - 15 days ago Jun 12, 2019, 10:30am -
We bring you all the details on the cruise line loyalty programs, the inside info on air couriers, warn you about timeshare scams, an amazing chart of carbon emissions, a Tiananmen insider finally speaks out, more on the US gun problem, more options… - 17 days ago Jun 10, 2019, 10:30am -
We bring you more on awards dynamic pricing, fly the new Delta A350 suites, shocking electric car sales, the TPG business model hiring everyone, stats on passenger fatalities, amazing photography from Japan, more Amex news, great visual on Great Lake… - 20 days ago Jun 7, 2019, 10:30am -
Another guest post by award travel expert Andy Shuman who continues to wow my readers who then tell ALL of the humans they know to make this blog the biggest it can be so it can too be bought out by The Points Guy. That was a joke you guys. The TPG p… - 22 days ago Jun 5, 2019, 3:32am -
