Although we’ve seen some incredible cash deals to Hawaii recently, nothing beats paying just $11.20 out of pocket for a round-trip to Hawaii. However, while there’s no shortage of mileage options between the US mainland and Hawaii, not many of th… - 14 mins ago Aug 19, 2019, 9:30pm -
Many of us spend more waking hours with our smartphones than our families, pets and friends — sometimes all of them combined. So, naturally, we put a lot of thought into choosing the right device. I, for one, have been an iPhone user since Apple re… - 44 mins ago Aug 19, 2019, 9:00pm -
Flights to Dublin (DUB) just dropped as low as $281 round-trip, making those based in the New York City area especially lucky. This low fare on SAS was first spotted by The Flight Deal, but we’ve also seen a decent amount of other airlines with low… - 1 hour ago Aug 19, 2019, 8:15pm -
There are only two weeks left to register for Marriott Bonvoy’s third-quarter promotion. The promo, which allows members to earn 1,500 bonus points on stays of two nights or more, is still available as long as you’re registered by September 2, 20… - 2 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 8:00pm -
Hawaii took center stage as Southwest Airlines rolled out its latest schedule extension last week. But there were a several other big changes that got less attention as the carrier extended its schedule into March 2020. Among the non-Hawaii changes:… - 2 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 7:30pm -
When we talk about The Platinum Card® from American Express, we’re usually referring to either the standard personal or business version, but there are actually a number of other variations on the Platinum card. My personal favorite is The America… - 3 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 7:00pm -
There’s no such thing as having too many Chase Ultimate Rewards points. The transferable points currency gives you some of the best hotel and airline transfer partners as well as a travel portal which allows you to cover a wide variety of different… - 4 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 6:00pm -
What’s better than a trip to the Caribbean? Flying there in a lie-flat seat. While these flights to a tropical paradise aren’t as long as routes to Europe or Asia, booking a flight to the Caribbean with lie-flat first/business class seats means t… - 5 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 5:00pm -
If there’s one thing TPG staffers love more than the thrill of the points and miles game, it’s the art (and science) of aviation. From regional jets to the A380, planes are a religion around these parts. In honor of August 19, National Aviation D… - 5 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 4:30pm -
We’re seeing great deals to Asia from around the US, including Los Angeles (LAX), New York (JFK), Boston (BOS) and more starting at just $367 round-trip. Cheap flights are available to Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Bangkok (BKK), Beijing (PEK) and many other… - 5 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 4:19pm -
Recently, Southwest Airlines quietly launched a new business credit card offering — the Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business Credit Card. This card offers similar perks to the newer “Priority” credit card for individuals, but it comes w… - 3 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 6:30pm -
Recently, I signed up for the Chase Ink Business Unlimited card after finding I was targeted by Chase for a pre-approved offer. I was excited about this for a few reasons. First, this card gives you 50,000 points after you spend $3,000 within three m… - 3 days ago Aug 16, 2019, 6:30pm -
While it’s always nice to redeem hotel points for free stays around the world, there are times when staying in a hotel is impractical. You may be traveling with children, which can sometimes make it difficult to find award space in hotels that slee… - 7 days ago Aug 12, 2019, 6:30pm -
Chase Ultimate Rewards points are also great for last-minute hotel stays since they’re so incredibly flexible. With all these options available, it's no wonder Chase Ultimate Rewards is the most popular rewards currency available today. - 14 days ago Aug 5, 2019, 6:30pm -
If you have credit cards that earn points in the Citi ThankYou program, you probably already know just how versatile these rewards can be. You can use points from cards like the Citi Premier and Citi Prestige to book travel through the Citi portal, r… - 21 days ago Jul 29, 2019, 6:30pm -
While my favorite flexible rewards program will always be Chase Ultimate Rewards, I still like the Citi ThankYou program. For those who don’t know, you can earn points in this program with cards like the Citi Premier and Citi Prestige. I like the C… - 28 days ago Jul 22, 2019, 6:30pm -
Recently, I ran into a problem with my passport. It doesn’t expire until 2022, but I was running out of space — and fast. I realized before I left for Turks and Caicos in May that I only had two pages left — and that one of those pages was one… - 35 days ago Jul 15, 2019, 6:30pm -
I realized there are quite a few items I now think of as cruise essentials. Keep in mind that this is my cruise "extras" packing list — made up of items I've bought specifically for cruises. If you’re gearing up for your next cruise and trying to… - 38 days ago Jul 12, 2019, 6:30pm -
My husband and I have had a ton of credit cards over the years, mostly due to the fact we have pursued a lot of signup bonuses. We’ve also canceled many of our cards over the years, although there are ones we keep for the long haul. By and large, h… - 40 days ago Jul 10, 2019, 6:30pm -
If you’re still able to get credit cards from Capital One, these are the three I suggest above all others. While I don’t like Capital One cards nearly as much as Chase or Citi credit cards, there’s value to be had in their flexible rewards prog… - 42 days ago Jul 8, 2019, 6:30pm -
Twitter used to be the “go-to” way of getting personalized customer service, and with some brands it still is. Many companies assign super competent agents to deal with twitter, and empower them to cut through bureaucracy to solve problems.Not a… - 40 mins ago Aug 19, 2019, 9:04pm -
The best deal in travel has to be the Southwest Airlines Companion Pass. There's no question that a rewards card with big initial bonus offer is the easiest and fastest way to earn a Companion Pass (in addition to being really big on its own towards… - 3 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 6:34pm -
Flight attendants respond to emergencies, bear the brunt of passenger frustrations and poor behavior, and staffing levels on some flights have been cut leading to more work. Maybe they're underpaid.I want to try out a very unpopular argument: that… - 6 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 3:58pm -
The really great 60,000 mile initial bonus offer for the Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard® after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first 90 days ($0 annual fee the first year, then $99) was announced as being ‘limited time’ but now i… - 8 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 2:04pm -
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.Continue reading What On Earth is This Man Doing to the Seat?... - 10 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 12:04pm -
One of the commercials in the series, though really resonated for its potential - a businessman reclining into his seat and crashing at the start of a long flight, the voiceover talks about what he's done on his trip. Now he's headed home. The air… - 22 hours ago Aug 18, 2019, 11:34pm -
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.Continue reading Citi Loses a Transfer Partner and United 1K Status Fast Track... - 1 day ago Aug 18, 2019, 9:04pm -
There was a rumor swirling earlier in the year that American Airlines would reverse course and start giving back some space to passengers in coach as well as seat back entertainment screens.While there's a report confirming some fixes to American's… - 1 day ago Aug 18, 2019, 6:34pm -
The best deals at any given time will change, and I always assume that the very best one won't last. There's a tendency in travel towards mean reversion, with outlier offers disappearing and new ones popping up. That's alright -- as long as you're t… - 1 day ago Aug 18, 2019, 3:58pm -
Frequent flyer programs are really two separate and distinct efforts under the same banner: recognition and reward. Reward is mileage earning and redemption. Recognition consists of the (elite) benefits offered.In the U.S. airline programs are gen… - 1 day ago Aug 18, 2019, 2:04pm -
Last Friday I wrote about how Cathay Pacific's CEO suddenly resigned. Rupert Hogg had been CEO fo the company since May 2017, and by most accounts did a really good job. He had been with Cathay Pacific's parent company for over 30 years. As he descri… - 38 mins ago Aug 19, 2019, 9:06pm -
I had an incredible review trip trying all kinds of amazing business class products. Suffice to say that this portion of the trip ended on a low note. I actually reviewed EasyJet last year as I flew them between Milan and Santorini, though this time… - 2 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 8:09pm -
I'm not trying to be Nancy Grace here, though there's a story that I wrote about in April that has stuck with me ever since. It's a story where just about every week I've been Googling to see if there were any updates, since I found the situation to… - 3 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 6:23pm -
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles are among my favorite mileage currencies out there. On a per mile basis, I value Alaska miles more than any other airline miles. In this post I wanted to talk a bit more about actually redeeming Alaska miles -- the… - 5 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 4:15pm -
I recently reviewed the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite™ Mastercard®, and in this post wanted to take a look at the business version of the card, which is the CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Mastercard®.… - 6 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 3:17pm -
It always pains me to see people not maximizing their credit card spending. I'm not just talking about friends and family who have sub-optimal strategies, but even just being out-and-about I sometimes see the credit cards people use, and I can't help… - 8 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 1:51pm -
Airline credit cards are among the most popular types of credit cards out there. Many people may be loyal to an airline because of where they live or their travel patterns, and picking up a co-branded airline credit card seems like the most logical w… - 10 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 12:13pm -
Air Italy is the controversial Italian airline that Qatar Airways has a 49% stake in. The airline used to be known as Meridiana, but with funding from Qatar Airways the airline relaunched in March 2018 with new planes, a new onboard product, and a… - 11 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 11:13am -
American Express' Platinum Cards -- both the business and personal versions -- are among the most well known and popular premium credit cards out there. I recently reviewed The Platinum Card® from American Express, which is the personal version of t… - 1 day ago Aug 18, 2019, 9:16pm -
Many of you have probably heard of US pre-clearance facilities, available for US-bound flights at select airports around the world, including Abu Dhabi, Dublin, and Toronto, just to name a few.The idea is that you clear US immigration before board… - 1 day ago Aug 18, 2019, 6:05pm -
Charles Schwab is out with a targeted offer on the American Express Platinum for Schwab card that is good for 100,000 Membership Rewards points after $5,000 in purchases in the first 3 months. That’s a terrific offer for those who are targeted. T… - 1 hour ago Aug 19, 2019, 8:17pm -
Staples is offering 20% off on $50 GAP gift cards in-store this week with a limit of 2 per customer. That could be a nice chance to pick up some easy points. The Deal Staples is offering a $50 GAP gift card for $40 this week (20% off) Direct link to… - 5 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 4:41pm -
Over the past month and a half or so since we first posted the Turkish Miles & Smiles sweet spot to Hawaii (See: 7.5K each way to Hawaii: The sweetest spot we’ve been missing and then Forget email, book Turkish awards over the phone), we’ve heard… - 10 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 11:20am -
Office Depot is running a new Mastercard gift card deal this week. It wasn’t listed in their weekly ad, but stores have signs advising that you’ll get a $15 discount instantly when spending $300 or more on Mastercard gift cards. The Deal Buy $300… - 21 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 12:52am -
Albertsons and other stores using Just For U (Safeway, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, Vons & more), have a bunch of new digital coupons available today for various types of gift cards. The two for Visa gift cards can save you up to $25 – both of which are pr… - 1 day ago Aug 18, 2019, 3:09pm -
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. If you’re planning on doing any online shopping today (August 17), don’t forget about all the airline shopping portal b… - 1 day ago Aug 18, 2019, 10:34am -
There is a new round of Chase Offers going out that is good for cash back at Staples. According to Doctor of Credit, it is possible that there are different targeted versions offering higher or lower percentages back up to the same cap (from 5-25% b… - 2 days ago Aug 18, 2019, 2:02am -
In this weekend’s Frequent Miler week in review around the web, read about where to sit on Southwest, a niche foreign program sweet spot, a new great FHR option in Las Vegas, and more. Read on for the weekend recap: The Critical Points: Why the Las… - 2 days ago Aug 18, 2019, 12:58am -
In reading blog posts from around the Internet for our week in review around the web post (which publishes later tonight), I came across a post from Milelion (a Singapore-based blog) saying that Citibank had lost Garuda Indonesia as a transfer partne… - 2 days ago Aug 17, 2019, 6:24pm -
In this week’s FM on the Air, see Greg and Nick discuss getting a broken award ticket reinstated, what’s up with all the Marriott changes, and where MSers can find a bright spot in the new award chart that debuts next month. One thing I neglected… - 2 days ago Aug 17, 2019, 10:38am -
A good sale to San Jose. Here are some practical travel tips to Costa Rica. Sample Travel Date: September 16th – 26th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Ava… - 3 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 6:35pm -
A good sale for nonstop service to Stockholm. The $453 fare includes one checked bag each way. Scandinavian recently introduced Basic Economy / Economy Lights fares for travel to Europe. The $398 fare Basic Economy fare / Economy Lights with restrict… - 3 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 6:30pm -
A good sale to Toronto. Pricing will vary slightly depending on routing. ITA will price this around $372, using those dates on Orbitz should reprice to around $343 Sample Travel Date: January 23rd – 27th, 2020 This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, f… - 3 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 6:25pm -
A good sale for nonstop service to/from Fort Lauderdale Sample Travel Date: November 2nd – 6th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” instructio… - 3 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 6:20pm -
A good sale to Dublin. The $336 fare includes one checked bag each way. Scandinavian recently introduced Basic Economy / Economy Lights fares for travel to Europe. The $281 fare Basic Economy fare / Economy Lights with restrictions. Scandinavian Airl… - 4 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 5:55pm -
A good sale to Amsterdam. Pricing will vary slightly depending on routing. The $552 fare includes one checked bag each way. Scandinavian recently introduced Basic Economy / Economy Lights fares for travel to Europe. The $497 fare Basic Economy fare /… - 4 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 5:25pm -
A good sale to San Juan. Seeing the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma and Maria is heartbreaking. Go support their recovery. The $259 fare is the regular fare which allows advance seat assignment. American also have a $199 fare but that is a Basic… - 5 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 4:55pm -
A good sale for nonstop service to Beijing. Sample Travel Date: September 2nd – 9th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” instructions below Fa… - 6 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 3:55pm -
A good sale to Bangkok. Here are some practical travel tips to Bangkok, Thailand. Sample Travel Date: September 16th – 23rd This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search f… - 6 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 3:25pm -
Doctor of Credit is one of my favorite resources for news about promotions (although they post so much stuff the website is almost unusable; I prefer their Twitter and RSS feeds). However, one consequence of the sheer breadth of their coverage is the… - 31 days ago Jul 19, 2019, 7:02pm -
With the third quarter already upon us, it’s time to make sure you’ve activated your third quarter bonus categories. In addition, there are a slew of hotel promotions currently available, plus a new US Bank Flexperks Travel Rewards promotion that… - 47 days ago Jul 3, 2019, 5:51pm -
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… - 56 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… - 73 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… - 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… - 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… - 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… - 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… - Apr 12, 2019, 7:10pm -
Have you earned your first Hilton free night certificate and you’re ready to cash it in for the best value? Hilton Honors free weekend night ...Read moreBest Uses of Hilton Free Weekend Night Certificates (Book Any Hotel in the World!)The post Best… - 13 days ago Aug 6, 2019, 7:54pm -
Want to earn free Hyatt stays at resorts and hotels around the world? The World of Hyatt program, which was updated in 2018, offers a ...Read moreComplete Guide to World of Hyatt Loyalty Program: Earning Points, Redeeming Points, Elite Status, and Ev… - 20 days ago Jul 31, 2019, 4:31am -
Want to know where you can redeem that free annual night from the World of Hyatt credit card? Did you earn a free night certificate ...Read moreBest Ways to Use Hyatt Category 1-4 Free Night CertificateThe post Best Ways to Use Hyatt Category 1-4 Fre… - 35 days ago Jul 15, 2019, 7:15pm -
World of Hyatt definitely isn’t the biggest hotel loyalty program but it stands out from the competition with its luxury resorts, generous award chart, and ...Read moreBest Ways to Redeem Hyatt Points: Strategies to Maximize Your Marriott PointsThe… - 37 days ago Jul 14, 2019, 4:31am -
World of Hyatt — formerly Hyatt Gold Passport before 2017 — isn’t the largest hotel loyalty programs but it’s one of the best for reward-minded ...Read moreHow To Earn Hyatt Points: The Best Ways to Rack Up Tons of PointsThe post How To Earn… - 50 days ago Jul 1, 2019, 4:32am -
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… - 67 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,… - 78 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 (… - 80 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… - 83 days ago May 28, 2019, 4:59pm -
Thanks to the recent merger with Starwood Preferred Guest, Marriott now boasts the world’s largest hotel loyalty program with over 6,700 properties around the world ...Read moreBest Ways to Redeem Marriott Bonvoy Points: Strategies to Maximize Your… - 83 days ago May 28, 2019, 4:59pm -
Today I’m not talking about miles or points, but instead a new way to find the cheapest flights to book with cash. A savvy miles ninja knows when to use miles versus when to pull out the dollar bills, after all. Until September 2, look out for this… - 5 days ago Aug 15, 2019, 4:19am -
Applying for business credit cards is a great way to earn more miles and points than you already do, but many people don’t apply for business cards because they incorrectly believe they don’t qualify. You don’t need to have employees, nor does… - 10 days ago Aug 9, 2019, 9:14pm -
Update 8/19: This offer is expected to drop on September 4, 2019, according to Doctor of Credit. Barclays issues a Hawaiian Airlines co-branded credit card called the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite MasterCard that comes with 60,000 miles for spending… - 10 days ago Aug 9, 2019, 5:12pm -
If you have a credit card issued by Chase, in May you should have received an email from Chase with the subject line, “Important information regarding changes to your Chase account”. In said email you were informed that Chase will alter your card… - 12 days ago Aug 7, 2019, 3:42pm -
Through October 1 you’ll earn 40% bonus points when transferring Membership Rewards to either British Airways or Aer Lingus Avios. That means 1,000 Membership Rewards = 1,400 Avios. This deal comes around once a year, presenting an excellent opport… - 16 days ago Aug 3, 2019, 3:50pm -
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… - 24 days ago Jul 26, 2019, 2:01pm -
Recently I flew between Atlanta, Georgia (ATL) and Buenos Aires, Argentina (EZE) in Delta’s Business Class cabin, Delta One, for just 45,000 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club miles and $5.60. Here’s the series index for all posts related to this trip:… - 27 days ago Jul 24, 2019, 12:29am -
Ugh. American Airlines’ new tool for searching award space is super annoying. The results are in no way displayed in a way that makes it efficient for us to see what’s available. It gives you no easy option to filter number of stops or cabin. On… - 33 days ago Jul 18, 2019, 12:25am -
I just applied for the Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card. And for the first time in a very long time, I was automatically approved! My inner miles nerd did somersaults when the auto-approval screen popped up. If you’re new to this blog and/or the… - 35 days ago Jul 16, 2019, 2:15am -
This is a living post, continuously updated over time as the miles and points hobby evolves. They change the rules and we have to stay on top of them. Today I’ve updated the section about Citi cards to reflect the new sign up bonus eligibility time… - 38 days ago Jul 12, 2019, 10:36pm -
Kaley Cuoco of “The Big Bang Theory” fame is coming out with a new series called “The Flight Attendant” in which her character is a flight attendant. In order to prepare for the role, Cuoco did independent research on what life is like as a f… - 2 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 8:00pm -
I'm an Away girl myself, but, when I'm not flying and functionality is no object, and my carry-on is coming with me on a cruise or a weekend road trip, I like to switch it up with something more whimsical. This year I've been really into the Smart Bi… - 3 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 6:59pm -
Can I be very honest with everyone? I hate feet. I'm fine if they are in a shoe or even a sandal and on the floor where they belong. But loose, nude feet in public really give me the willies. That goes double when those feet are perched somewhere tha… - 6 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 4:14pm -
This fall, Qatar Airways will become the only non-African airline flying to Botswana. Starting on October 27th, the Doha-based carrier will introduce direct flights to the growing capital Gaborone (via Johannesburg, South Africa) thrice weekly. - 9 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 1:00pm -
EasyJet has apologized for an incident in which a crew member was filmed telling a family to seat their child or pay a “cleaning bill”. The incident was captured on film by reality star Luisa Zissman and involved a child who was standing upright… - 13 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 9:00am -
Once a revolutionary agreement between two travel giants, JetBlue and Lyft are calling it quits on their partnership. Members with linked accounts between the two were notified by e-mail that the last day they can collect JetBlue TrueBlue points for… - 1 day ago Aug 18, 2019, 8:00pm -
On most airlines, pets are able to fly around the world with their owners, as long as they’re in a crate of some sort. But does that apply to when you’re at the airport and in the lounge? A recent encounter in an Air France lounge brings into que… - 1 day ago Aug 18, 2019, 3:00pm -
Google Flights has become my go-to flight search engine in the last few years. Not only does it display the cheapest airfare in the user-friendly calendar view and allows you to explore destinations without a set city in mind, but it also tracks pric… - 2 days ago Aug 17, 2019, 8:00pm -
EasyJet is looking for cabin crew at a number of bases, but it is after would-be members of staff who fit some pretty specific physical parameters. In addition to being between 5'2” and 6'3” in height, staff should be able to swim over 80 feet an… - 2 days ago Aug 17, 2019, 3:00pm -
The president of the Association of Flight Attendants has spoken in support of a “Medicare for All”-style healthcare provision. In comments made earlier this week, Sara Nelson said that healthcare has been a long-running sore point among union me… - 3 days ago Aug 16, 2019, 11:00pm -
Quick plea: Help me get Dave on twitter (@BikeGuyAA) by tweeting him! Tweet hi, thoughts on the episode, favorite podcast, or anything really… Back to the show! What we discuss: Carrie getting engaged to homeless Drew How hitch-hiking (in Rarotonga… - 10 days ago Aug 9, 2019, 10:22pm -
Carrie and I both wanted to redo our Hotel Rewards Program infographic and my post on the best rewards program. The infographic does a good job of giving a visual display for the following areas: Number of hotels Which brands have the most 4/5 star h… - 21 days ago Jul 29, 2019, 7:34pm -
I’ve recently been intrigued by the idea of car/RV rental relocation as a way to get cheap (or even free) trips. That’s right. You can get a rental of an RV with beds and your gas reimbursed for free (or $1 a day) for simply relocating the vehicl… - 46 days ago Jul 4, 2019, 8:51pm -
Gary Leff (of VFTW) originally broke the news on Hyatt acquiring Two Roads Hospitality… Well, he also reported that Alila Hotels Joined Hyatt Rewards. Some of the hotels are going to get added next month (for which Gary lists the dates), but the ma… - 48 days ago Jul 2, 2019, 5:42pm -
The Highlight: IHG Rewards Club 100% Bonus IHG Rewards Club Points when you book a bonus points package for stays at Hotel Indigo®, Crowne Plaza® or EVEN® Hotels Worldwide. Full details and online booking Book by Sep 4 for stays until Oct 4, 19 Ot… - 8 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 1:33pm -
Here is your monthly update of all the global hotel bonus points promotions that are available! One of the easiest ways to rack up lots of hotel points is to take advantage of these systemwide bonuses that come from many of the big chain programs and… - 9 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 12:54pm -
FFB has once again partnered with TAP Air Portugal and we have a new promo code that you can use if you are planning to book flights with them. That promo code, TAP10FLY0109 saves you up to 10% on all fare classes except for the lowest economy fare… - 11 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 11:00am -
Offer details: 500 Bonus Bonvoy Points, a free upgrade and free breakfast for stays at the Hotel Goldener Hirsch or the Sheraton Grand Salzburg . Full details & online booking Until Oct 31, 19 Can’t make use of this offer? Here are some other off… - 12 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 10:00am -
The Highlight: Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Earn up to Triple Asia Miles for stays at all participating Accor Hotels Worldwide. Double miles will be awarded for weekday stays and triple for weekend stays. Full Details and online booking Until Oct 13,… - 3 days ago Aug 16, 2019, 12:49pm -
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… - 3 days ago Aug 16, 2019, 11:00am -
Offer details: 50% Bonus KrisFlyer Elite Qualifying Miles when you fly on Singapore Airlines round-trip from Australia to London, Paris, Frankfurt, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket, Tokyo, Seattle, Los Angeles, Delhi, Johannesburg and Male. Full deta… - 4 days ago Aug 16, 2019, 6:47am -
The Highlight: SAS EuroBonus Earn up 3,000 Bonus EuroBonus Points when you rent with Hertz for 1 or more days Worldwide. Full details & online booking Book by Oct 31 for rentals until Dec 15, 19 • 2,500 EuroBonus Extra points for rentals of 1 – 5… - 4 days ago Aug 15, 2019, 1:59pm -
This offer was originally posted on our Canadian site Rewards Canada but we feel it is worthy enough to get mention here on our global site! More Rewards has launched a new promotion for the month of August encouraging members to earn points at multi… - 5 days ago Aug 14, 2019, 2:18pm -
Offer details: Earn up to 3,900 Bonus Infinity MileageLands Miles & Status Miles when you fly on EVA Air / UNI Air international flights. Register Online (Registration is required) Register now for travel Sep 1 – Nov 30, 19 Images courtesy of EVA A… - 5 days ago Aug 14, 2019, 1:33pm -
INSIDER SECRET: If you’d like to get airport lounge access without paying a huge annual fee consider the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card, it comes with 10 Priority Pass lounge visits per year and only has a $95 annual fee (see rates… - 5 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 5:00pm -
INSIDER SECRET: American Express credit cards and charge cards are among the easiest of the “big banks” to get approved for. Recently, I shared the minimum credit scores you would need to be approved for various Chase credit cards. That’s becau… - 6 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 4:00pm -
INSIDER SECRET: To avoid being targeted by thieves, leave your passport in the hotel safe, carry your valuables in front and beware of distractions, especially in crowds. Getting your wallet, phone, purse or passport swiped can really ruin a vacation… - 9 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 1:00pm -
INSIDER SECRET: IHG, Marriott, and Hilton all offer some kind of discounted award stay (either fourth or fifth night free). You can stretch your hotel points a lot further with longer stays. Not all points and miles have the same value. Even when com… - 13 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 9:00am -
INSIDER SECRET: Having elite status from one of the Amex Hilton cards, especially the Hilton Honors Aspire Card from American Express, can improve your chances of getting an upgrade to a more spacious room or suite for your family. Hilton hotels are… - 1 day ago Aug 18, 2019, 2:00pm -
INSIDER SECRET: Chase personal credit cards are easier to get approved for than some other banks’ cards — as long as you adhere to their application restrictions. As much as we all love earning points and miles from lucrative credit cards, it can… - 1 day ago Aug 18, 2019, 2:00pm -
INSIDER SECRET: If you’re spending money in a foreign country, you should be using a card that doesn’t charge foreign transaction fees. Even if you’re reserving a hotel online from the US, you may be charged foreign transaction fees if you’re… - 1 day ago Aug 18, 2019, 1:00pm -
INSIDER SECRET: Flying Delta? Make sure to use your Delta Reserve® Credit Card from American Express for complimentary Delta Sky Club airport lounge access. Simply present your Delta boarding pass and card at the club’s desk and receive free acce… - 2 days ago Aug 17, 2019, 4:30pm -
INSIDER SECRET: For the latest tips and ways to travel big without spending a fortune, please subscribe to the Million Mile Secrets daily email newsletter. There you are, comfortable in your assigned seat, ready for takeoff. You’ve done everythin… - 2 days ago Aug 17, 2019, 1:00pm -
INSIDER SECRET: The absolute best value from your Hilton points will typically be for the most luxurious hotels (with the best views!) where room rates cost upwards of $500 per night. When it’s time for me to start planning (or daydreaming about) o… - 3 days ago Aug 17, 2019, 9:00am -
Posted: 8/12/2019 | August 12th, 2019 As you know, after eighteen months of writing and editing, my new book, Ten Years a Nomad: A Traveler’s Journey Home, came out last month. Unlike my previous books, this is not a “how to guide” but a collec… - 7 days ago Aug 12, 2019, 12:00pm -
Updated: 8/5/2019 | August 5th, 2019 A few years ago, I went around the world and asked people what travel meant to them. As I travel the country on my current book tour and hear everyone’s reasons for travel, I’m reminded of that experience. Tra… - 14 days ago Aug 5, 2019, 1:00pm -
Updated: 8/4/2019 | August 4th, 2019 (Orignally posted in 2011) When you travel for a living, you get asked a lot of questions as you bounce from one hostel to another. The top one: what’s your favorite country? The second most asked question: what… - 15 days ago Aug 4, 2019, 2:00pm -
Posted: 8/1/2019 | August 1st, 2019 In this guest post, Ellie Hopgood from Endlessly Restless offers some handy tips on how you can visit the Seychelles on a budget! This is a destination I’ve always dreamed of visiting so I was excited to have her… - 18 days ago Aug 1, 2019, 1:00pm -
Posted: 7/29/2019 | July 29th, 2019 I was recently gifted the sci-fi thriller Dark Matter. Without giving too much away, the book revolves around the idea of a multiverse, where every possible outcome of a decision plays out — and each decision the… - 21 days ago Jul 29, 2019, 1:00pm -
Posted: 7/25/2019 | July 25th, 2019 Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse writes our semi-regular column on solo female travel. In this column, she goes deep into the shaming culture surrounding solo female travel and how women are often told it’s n… - 25 days ago Jul 25, 2019, 1:00pm -
Posted: 7/22/2019 | July 22nd, 2019 This guest post from Anastasia Schmalz and Tomer Arwas of Generation Nomads. They have spent an extensive amount of time traveling Israel and today are going to share their knowledge to help you road trip around Is… - 28 days ago Jul 22, 2019, 1:10pm -
Posted: 7/18/2019 | July 18th, 2019 This is a guest post from Candy Pilar Godoy, who blogs about pet travel at Boogie The Pug. She travels the world with her pug, Boogie, and her tiny chihuahua, Marcelo. She’s here to tell you how you can do the sa… - 32 days ago Jul 18, 2019, 1:00pm -
Posted: 7/16/2019 | July 16th, 2019 IT’S HERE! After eighteen months of writing and editing, my new book, Ten Years a Nomad: A Traveler’s Journey Home, is on sale now. The book is a memoir about my ten years traveling and backpacking the world, p… - 34 days ago Jul 16, 2019, 12:00pm -
Posted: 7/13/2019 | July 13th, 2019 Offering pristine nature and access to the Amazon rainforest, historic cities and colonial architecture, and lots of affordable food and activities, Brazil will have some something for every traveler. A popular des… - 37 days ago Jul 13, 2019, 2:57pm -
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 -
Going Home Sometimes it seems like more people used to agree on the simple things in life… Y’know, like not being an asshole. We’ve all probably noticed the increase in “go back to your country” talk lately. And, man, do those words take me… - 19 days ago Aug 1, 2019, 8:26am -
A Day At The Beach I’d heard some stories of vacations for free Those tales were nothing but white noise to me Society taught fancy trips cost a mint And my net worth was roughly 3 stacks of lint So I stared at the TV eating pop tarts Amusing mys… - 50 days ago Jul 1, 2019, 8:49am -
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… - 80 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… - 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… - 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 -
Chase has launched a new Southwest business card, a premium version of the Southwest Premier business card. The new card has a highest-ever signup bonus for a Southwest card:Earn 80,000 Southwest Rapid Rewards points when you get approved for the Ch… - 1 hour ago Aug 19, 2019, 8:44pm -
[Update: Added two Rhode Island branches below. Reposted.] In March, Chase announced a 5 year expansion on physical branches in various areas of the US where they don’t currently have a footprint. They’ve now sent out grand opening notices for th… - 2 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 7:45pm -
Signup for the American Express Platinum card for Schwab and get a signup bonus of 100,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $5,000 within 3 months. Offer valid through September 30, 2019. This offer was sent out via email; I'm unsure if it's… - 2 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 7:27pm -
The Offer Direct Link to offer (affiliate link) PPDG on eBay is selling $50 iTunes digital gift card for $42.50. The Fine Print Limit 1 Our Verdict Use Discover with Paypal for 5% this quarter.  The post eBay: $50 iTunes E-Giftcard For $42.50 (L… - 3 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 7:10pm -
Update 8/19/19: Deal is back. They’re also raffling off five-hundred $50 Amazon gift card as well. The Offer Coca Cola Rewards members can get a free $2 Amazon e-gift card by entering four Coca Cola product codes from eligible products. You can see… - 3 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 6:31pm -
Check your American Express card for bonus points offers on Membership Rewards cards for Dell, Grubhub/Seamless, Cheesecake Factory, Lowe's and Lowes.com, Bestbuy.com, and many more. Dell.com is especially useful for those who have the Amex business… - 6 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 4:00pm -
Get 10% in eBay Bucks on eligible purchases $25 or higher.Get 8% back in eBay Bucks on eligible purchases under $25. Valid August 19 - 21. I haven't gotten the email on this one yet, but the link, above, worked to activate it for me. Use a shopping… - 6 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 3:29pm -
Hy-Vee investigating if customer payment data was exposed at fuel pumps, other locations by USA Today Capital One Cyber Staff Raised Concerns Before Hack by WSJ. Not surprised. Report: 700k Choice Hotels customer records leaked by Compari Tech. Am… - 7 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 3:00pm -
Readers might be more familiar with Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) of the World properties due to the Hyatt partnership, but SLH has announced changes to it's own rewards programed called SLH The post Small Luxury Hotels Makes Reward Changes (Hyatt Partn… - 7 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 3:00pm -
Last week we saw an increased sign up bonus of up to $500 on the Blue Business cash card from American Express. American Express is also offering an addition $250 in ticketmaster credit on a number of credit cards and an upgrade bonus of 60,000 point… - 9 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 1:00pm -
Find the latest Boston Market promotions, coupons, and discount deals here. Boston Market is known for some of their healthier alternative baked-not-fried, all-white breast meat Oven-Crisp Chicken Strips. If you are in the mood for some delicious chi… - 18 mins ago Aug 19, 2019, 9:26pm -
Find new Chase Business Checking bonuses, coupons, promotions, and offers here. If you are currently a business owner looking for a new banking experience, you came to the right place. Chase is now offering a $200 bonus when you open a new Chase Tot… - 34 mins ago Aug 19, 2019, 9:10pm -
If you’re an avid drinker of Coca Cola products then you can check out the latest My Coke Rewards coupons, promo codes, and promotions here. With the Coca Cola Rewards you can explore a whole world of experiences! You have easy access to perk rewar… - 35 mins ago Aug 19, 2019, 9:09pm -
If you frequently use Amex Offers to help you save money or get statement credit, then you should be aware of all of the great offers that they love to give out. They have a variety of awesome deals that will help you save big. Save yourself time and… - 37 mins ago Aug 19, 2019, 9:07pm -
Find all TD Ameritrade promotions and bonuses here. You can trade everything from Stocks, Options, ETFs, Futures and Forex TD. Currently, you are able to earn up to $2,500 in cash bonuses through TD Ameritrade. About TD Ameritrade Promotions Based in… - 38 mins ago Aug 19, 2019, 9:06pm -
Find the latest Smoothie King promotions, discount deals, and promo codes here. Need to refresh yourself with a smoothie? Then check out Smoothie King where they are offering a promotion. Right now, Smoothie King is offering a coupon to save money… - 52 mins ago Aug 19, 2019, 8:52pm -
Introducing a card that rewards you for business travels – the Marriott Bonvoy BusinessTM American Express® Card will surely work as hard as you do! When applying, you have the opportunity to earn 75,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points after you use… - 52 mins ago Aug 19, 2019, 8:52pm -
Check out the latest eBay coupons, promo codes, and promotions here. eBay has always been the place to get all of the things you want but without paying the huge price of regular retailers. If you’re looking to make any kind of purchase, be sure to… - 53 mins ago Aug 19, 2019, 8:51pm -
Check out the most recent Banterra Bank promotions, bonuses, and offers here. Right now, you can earn up to a $500 bonus when you open a qualifying account and meet the requirements. About Banterra Bank Promotions Banterra Bank has been serving custo… - 1 hour ago Aug 19, 2019, 8:42pm -
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is for businesses and even independent contractors or self employed individuals (use your name as business ID and Social Security number as tax ID) who desire traveling indulgently yet efficiently. T… - 1 hour ago Aug 19, 2019, 8:40pm -
My wife Shelly told me the other day that she wants to go on a Viking River Cruise in Europe. She had just watched a TV commercial for Viking River Cruises so she said Steve, let’s go. After some discussion and internet searching we decided on a cr… - 7 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 3:02pm -
For the second year in a row, I splurged on long haul First Class for a solo trip. This trip had me back on Cathay Pacific First Class from Chicago to Hong Kong. Here is a review of the Cathay Pacific First Class Travel Kit I received on this fligh… - 9 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 1:02pm -
With my AA First Class flight arriving at LAX around 10 pm, I decided to spend the night before heading home. I didn’t feel like heading into town that late, so I looked for a hotel near the airport. While searching Hilton’s booking engine, I… - 11 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 11:00am -
Back in First Class on Cathay Pacific. Not a bad way to spend the next 15 or so hours enroute to Hong Kong. After my time in Terminal 5 at O’Hare, I was definitely ready for this flight. Given the long flight time, and trying to take advantage of… - 3 days ago Aug 16, 2019, 1:01pm -
The Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas reached out yesterday to share the news that they have improved their Fine Hotels & Resorts benefits for customers who book these rates through American Express. As a reminder, this hotel is the former Mandarin Oriental… - 3 days ago Aug 16, 2019, 11:00am -
Despite the headline, it’s not hard to get elite status with Hilton Honors: nearly every one of their credit cards issued by American Express comes with Gold or Diamond status. But you might still want the status without getting another piece of pl… - 4 days ago Aug 15, 2019, 9:45pm -
I rely on SeatGuru to find the best seats on the particular aircraft that I am flying. You can locate your seat map either from the selection of seat maps by airline and aircraft type or you can enter your airline, flight number and date and seat gur… - 5 days ago Aug 14, 2019, 8:40pm -
“Give me a ticket for an airplane, ain’t got time to take a fast train. Lonely days are gone, I’m going home. My baby just wrote me a letter.” (“The Letter”, a number one song in 1967 by The Box Tops) I was on a mission to pay off my… - 5 days ago Aug 14, 2019, 3:33pm -
Looking back at my old posts, I’ve discussed hotel shampoo on this blog more than I care to admit. As often as I’m in hotels, I certainly have opinions on the topic, and mostly thanks to bottles from hotels (and having relatively short hair), I c… - 5 days ago Aug 14, 2019, 1:01pm -
A few years ago, I set out to review all of the domestic “premium” transcontinental services available. I started in 2017 with jetBlue Mint, then moved on to United “p.s.” and Delta One. Finally, the opportunity arose to close the loop wi… - 5 days ago Aug 14, 2019, 11:00am -
If you live in Canada, check out the Einstein digital currency exchange to get a $10 CAD instant sign-up bonus when you create an account and verify your email address, so that you can immediately start trading over 20 cryptocurrencies. [Read More]… - 4 days ago Aug 15, 2019, 8:07pm -
Check out Empower's new interest-bearing checking account and debit card that offers 1.90% APY savings plus 1% cash back on debit purchases with no fees or minimums, plus get a 30-day boost to a 3.80% APY and 2% cash back when you refer friends.Earn… - 6 days ago Aug 13, 2019, 5:46pm -
Discover Bank is offering either a $150 or $200 bonus when you open a Discover Online Savings Account and deposit either $15,000 or $25,000 to your new account for about 15 days. [Read More] Discover Bank Online Savings Account $150/$200 Bonus –… - 6 days ago Aug 13, 2019, 5:03pm -
You can receive up to a $1,000 Bonus from Credible when you successfully close on a refinance student loan of at least $100,000 ($300 bonus applies to loan balances of less than $100,000), available when you submit your refinancing request, and then… - 6 days ago Aug 13, 2019, 4:35pm -
Check out these new class action lawsuit settlements for Gap, Experian, Equifax, Whole Foods Health-Ade Kombucha, Kona Beer, Swisher Sweets Cigars, Wesson Cooking Oils, and more. [Read More] Class Action Lawsuit Settlements – Claim Free Cash for… - 6 days ago Aug 13, 2019, 4:05pm -
The Dosh cash back app lets you link your credit and debit cards to automatically get cash back when you shop, eat, travel, and more at participating local and national merchants, plus Dosh is offering a $10 referral bonus for current users, and new… - 6 days ago Aug 13, 2019, 3:13pm -
Check out Coinseed to earn cash back in crypto at local bars and restaurants as well as popular online retailers, plus get a $5 bonus credit when you join Coinseed and invest as little as $5 into your own cryptocurrency portfolio. [Read More] Coins… - 7 days ago Aug 12, 2019, 7:24pm -
Download the Freebird Rides App to earn cash back bonuses when you visit participating bars, restaurants and retailers during your Uber and Lyft rides, plus get up to $25 in bonus cash when you try Freebird Rides, earn points on every Uber and Lyft r… - 9 days ago Aug 10, 2019, 6:25pm -
Opencare is an online new dentist finder tool that helps you find the perfect dentist who is personalized to your needs and convenient to your location in cities across North America.Just start your dentist search at this $75 Opencare Promotional Li… - 9 days ago Aug 10, 2019, 5:04pm -
Download the free Root Car Insurance App and take a 2-3 week test drive to get a $25 cash bonus when you are approved for a quote, plus you may be able to lower your rates by up to 52%.Updated 8/10/2019 - New States Added: Now serving Arizona, Arkan… - 9 days ago Aug 10, 2019, 4:07pm -
The Charles Schwab version of the Amex Platinum Card now has a targeted offer worth a whopping 100,000 points. Check out this post for details!The post The Amex Schwab Platinum Card Has a 100,000-Point Targeted Offer appeared first on TravelUpdate. - 14 mins ago Aug 19, 2019, 9:30pm -
Hace unos meses Smiles Argentina lanzó el Club Smiles, una forma de sumar millas a cambio de un pago mensual. No sólo recibimos millas, sino también beneficios como descuentos en canjes, millas bono, entre otros. El programa Smiles Argentina se ma… - 24 mins ago Aug 19, 2019, 9:20pm -
France is much more than just Paris. Venture outside the city and discover amazing castles and chateaus that will give you a glimpse of what it's like to live like a royal.The post Five Cool Castles in France appeared first on TravelUpdate. - 29 mins ago Aug 19, 2019, 9:15pm -
If you’re based in Minneapolis-St. Paul — or travel there — prepare for TSA security line headaches at MSP. Or maybe alleviate them and treat yourself to PreCheck and CLEAR. A remodeling project is forcing temporary changes to the airport’s s… - 37 mins ago Aug 19, 2019, 9:07pm -
Last Friday I wrote about how Cathay Pacific's CEO suddenly resigned. Rupert Hogg had been CEO fo the company since May 2017, and by most accounts did a really good job. He had been with Cathay Pacific's parent company for over 30 years. As he descri… - 38 mins ago Aug 19, 2019, 9:06pm -
Twitter used to be the “go-to” way of getting personalized customer service, and with some brands it still is. Many companies assign super competent agents to deal with twitter, and empower them to cut through bureaucracy to solve problems.Not a… - 40 mins ago Aug 19, 2019, 9:04pm -
Over the last month or so, we’ve not fallen short of witnessing bizarre in-flight incidents. One such incident happened on a Delta flight that was delayed at JFK airport. The scuffle broke out as passengers grew increasingly agitated over the lack… - 52 mins ago Aug 19, 2019, 8:52pm -
Лаунж British Airways в Йоханнесбурге на момент моего визита не имел ничего общего с первым классом. Сейчас от закрыт на реконструкцию. Будем на… - 59 mins ago Aug 19, 2019, 8:45pm -
I spent the weekend in Yerevan, Armenia…it turned out to be a lot of fun. This was not my first trip to the Armenian capital. In fact, I even wrote about my last visit here back in the UGPRD days of this blog. I returned because my business partner… - 1 hour ago Aug 19, 2019, 8:39pm -
Charles Schwab is out with a targeted offer on the American Express Platinum for Schwab card that is good for 100,000 Membership Rewards points after $5,000 in purchases in the first 3 months. That’s a terrific offer for those who are targeted. T… - 1 hour ago Aug 19, 2019, 8:17pm -
Get And we’re back! A little bit later than I expected, but back nonetheless. Every so often, I like to do something different and talk about individual cities instead of the miles and points that you can use to get there. Today, I wanted to look a… - 20 days ago Jul 30, 2019, 11:52pm -
Hi all. I’m going to be out of town for the next couple of weeks. There will continue to be posts on LVA Travel, so keep up there. Want to subscribe? Just enter your email in the box above (and to the right) and click on the confirmation. GMa… - 45 days ago Jul 6, 2019, 1:12am -
Hmm, let’s see, what’s going on these days? You could be an unfortunate Air Canada customer who got locked on the plane. Anxiety disorder or not, I really wouldn’t want to wake up on an empty plane. And how did they miss a passenger? Certain Di… - 56 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… - 70 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 frequently correct. Should… - 75 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… - 81 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… - 83 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… - 88 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… - 90 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… - 92 days ago May 19, 2019, 7:08pm -
Does anyone else remember Airbus cracking the US market? This Without that, the aviation industry we know today would be very different.The post A Look Back At Airbus Cracking the US Market appeared first on InsideFlyer. - 3 days ago Aug 16, 2019, 7:00pm -
A camera was found on an airplane bathroom on a United Airlines flight from San Diego Houston. Man who put it there arrested. The post Camera Found in Airplane Bathroom appeared first on InsideFlyer. - 5 days ago Aug 15, 2019, 12:50am -
As of September 15th, Norwegian Airlines is set to cease all transatlantic flights between Ireland, the USA and Canada. The continued grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX is cited as the reason for this. Currently the airline operates from Dublin, Shannon… - 6 days ago Aug 13, 2019, 9:49pm -
Social media is an increasingly important part of our lives. And it's become almost synonymous with traveling. But is it ruining the experience?The post How Social Media Has Tainted the Travel World appeared first on InsideFlyer. - 6 days ago Aug 13, 2019, 9:34pm -
Emotional support animals have become somewhat of a hot button topic in the last few years. But DOT has officially issued a policy on them now.The post DOT Issues Enforcement Policy on Emotional Support Animals appeared first on InsideFlyer. - 7 days ago Aug 12, 2019, 5:37pm -
Airbaltic completed the trio of Baltic flag special liveries. Now there is an Airbus A220 to commemorate Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania.The post Airbaltic To Round Out Baltic Special Liveries appeared first on InsideFlyer. - 10 days ago Aug 9, 2019, 8:19pm -
I took my first flight in business class on European airline solely within Europe. My two-hour intra-European Business Class flight was a pleasant surprise!The post Intra-European Business Class Gets a Bad Rap appeared first on InsideFlyer. - 11 days ago Aug 9, 2019, 2:58am -
As of late, American Express has struggled to straddle the line between adding value to their company and keeping their customers happy.The post American Express and My Frustration With It appeared first on InsideFlyer. - 11 days ago Aug 9, 2019, 2:17am -
This is such a fantastic award opportunity. With a competent agent, you can fly from anywhere in the U.S. to Hawaii for just 7,500 Turkish Miles & Smiles.The post How I Used Turkish Miles & Smiles to Book for Hawaii appeared first on InsideFlyer. - 13 days ago Aug 6, 2019, 5:13pm -
Privacy is important to us. That's why the news surrounding Cathay Pacific and in-flight cameras has passengers so concerned about their data. The post Cathay Pacific Admits to In-flight Cameras appeared first on InsideFlyer. - 13 days ago Aug 6, 2019, 3:47pm -
No doubt a previous thread - everything has already been asked here - but I'll ask again. Given the choice of an empty plane, what seat do you choose? For me it's always 2A, unless I am TATL in which case I aim for 1A just because I can. But am..… - 13 mins ago Aug 19, 2019, 9:31pm -
I am DM and talking a Monday overnight flight (9:20pm Dep) from LAX-JFK.. Has anyone had a resent experience being comped upgraded to delta one as DM.. I know it says "Same Day" is that T-24h or Calendar day? Thanks so much. I dont normally do... - 15 mins ago Aug 19, 2019, 9:29pm -
At a recent check-in at GRR, the agent stated they ran out of priority luggage tags and there was nothing she could do. Less than 1 min later, another agent came over and found a stack of 20 sitting right in front of the agent. What gives? - 28 mins ago Aug 19, 2019, 9:16pm -
Hi FT! Looking at AC 894 YYZ->MXP in early May. Looks like Air Craft is A330 with Biz Class. Is that their upgraded Biz Class seat? Looks to be at least lie flat- but looking at other options with other airlines. Thank you so much!!! - 31 mins ago Aug 19, 2019, 9:13pm -
HI all, First time posting here though I have stalked here many times :) Correct if I am posting in the wrong place or if the info can be found somewhere, i did search and havent found anything. Spending 3 days next week in the smokey mountains. ..… - 1 hour ago Aug 19, 2019, 8:43pm -
In previous posts, details were provided of the flights the one Air Belgium A340 would be covering for BA. Previously Dubai and Newark, it is current covering the BA 92/93 to and from Toronto. But two odd things to note: 1. In the last couple of... - 1 hour ago Aug 19, 2019, 8:35pm -
The title says it all. To me this is very inappropriate. If you are going to charge, do so at the time of sale like every other airline (preferably) or, if you can't do that, charge shortly thereafter (and let the pax know you'll be right back to... - 2 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 8:10pm -
This is really strange. I used Hotels.com to book a hotel in Tokyo in May and I was able to see the daily rate. Now, when I check hotels in Osaka and Tokyo, I only see the total rate for the period that I'm booking. How do I get the site to show the.… - 2 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 8:05pm -
A French friend of mine is going to Jerusalem in a few weeks, first time visit to Israel. He read about TLV security (stories about them looking into mails) and does not want to give them his mobile devices unlocked for inspection if they ask. But.… - 2 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 7:44pm -
This is the Weekly Off-Topic thread There's more to this hobby than just credit cards - it spreads out into travel aspirations, what luggage or wallet you're using, or what flavor kombucha your local WeWork is serving. Please use this thread to talk… - 11 hours ago Aug 19, 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… - 11 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 11:05am -
Welcome to the Daily Question thread at /r/churning! This is the thread to post questions about churning for miles/points/cash. Just because you have a question about credit cards does NOT mean it belongs here. If you’re brand new here, please read… - 12 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 10:06am -
How'd your churning week go? Any super huge highs? Any thank yous you'd like to give /r/churning? Did you book an awesome Trip? Are you excited to share your latest redemption? Did you score some unexpected Miles/Points? Trip Reports, Success Stories… - 1 day ago Aug 18, 2019, 11:05am -
Welcome to the daily discussion thread! Please post topics for discussion here. While some questions can be used to start a discussion/debate, most questions belong in the question thread unless you love getting downvotes. If your discussion is about… - 1 day ago Aug 18, 2019, 11:05am -
Welcome to the Daily Question thread at /r/churning! This is the thread to post questions about churning for miles/points/cash. Just because you have a question about credit cards does NOT mean it belongs here. If you’re brand new here, please read… - 1 day ago Aug 18, 2019, 10:05am -
Welcome to MS Weekly at /r/churning! This is the open thread for discussion of all things MS. Methods, ideas, pain points, and everything else about MS is game. As always read the wiki. Be warned: Asking questions in here that show you haven't done a… - 2 days ago Aug 17, 2019, 11:05am -
Welcome to the daily discussion thread! Please post topics for discussion here. While some questions can be used to start a discussion/debate, most questions belong in the question thread unless you love getting downvotes. If your discussion is about… - 2 days ago Aug 17, 2019, 11:05am -
Welcome to the Daily Question thread at /r/churning! This is the thread to post questions about churning for miles/points/cash. Just because you have a question about credit cards does NOT mean it belongs here. If you’re brand new here, please read… - 2 days ago Aug 17, 2019, 10:05am -
This is your place to vent about the points and miles game. Did you have a particularly hard time on your MS run this week? MS avenue dry up? Did you screw up getting a bonus? Let all your frustrations go here in this thread! submitted by /u/Au… - 3 days ago Aug 16, 2019, 11:05am -
Honey-Can-DoMesh Laundry Bag For $1.81 From Amazon, Plus Prime No Rush Credit This was selling for $6.81 yesterday and is now the lowest price ever from Amazon. If you have Amazon Prime you’ll get free shipping and at checkout you can select “F… - 58 mins ago Aug 19, 2019, 8:46pm -
PLAYMOBIL Adventure Copter With Pterodactyl Building Set For $9.99 From Amazon This was selling for $24.97 last week and is now the lowest price ever from Amazon. Also on sale at their lowest prices ever from Amazon: PLAYMOBIL Ice Pirate with Snowmob… - 5 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 4:57pm -
HP 27″ Curved LED Monitor For $129.99 Shipped From Staples Use code: 76422 You will need to login and at checkout you can apply this coupon. The discount will only apply on the final checkout page. Use your Chase Ink Cash Business Card or Ink P… - 6 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 3:23pm -
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Digital Camera For Just $450-$470 Shipped From Google Express! This sells for $649 from Amazon where it has great 4.3 star ratings from 3k+ reviews! You will automatically save $5 off at checkout for a total of just $4… - 7 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 2:31pm -
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 How Long Does It Take to Transfer American Express Points? app… - 7 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 2:51pm -
If you like to travel, you should already be using Google Flights (among other tools) as part of any search for flights. And now, if you book a flight using...The post Google Flights Will Now Reimburse You If Your Flight Drops in Price After Booking… - 10 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 12:00pm -
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. For an explanation of our...The post 5 Best Premium Credit Cards 2019 With Plenty of Rewards appear… - 2 days ago Aug 17, 2019, 3:17pm -
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 How Long Does It Take To Transfer Capital One Miles? appeared… - 3 days ago Aug 16, 2019, 6:03pm -
Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Stuart F., who added to this tip about cruise resources...The post This Is Another Great Resource for Potential Cruisers appeared first… - 3 days ago Aug 16, 2019, 12:00pm -
Earlier this week I was in Las Vegas for the 31st-annual Virtuoso Travel Week. I stayed at the Bellagio Las Vegas (home of the world-famous fountains) and had a great...The post The 10 Fastest-Growing Luxury Destinations, From Virtuoso Travel Week a… - 4 days ago Aug 16, 2019, 3:10am -
Airport lounges vary wildly depending on a whole slew of factors. You could have a great lounge experience at one airport, then go to another lounge by the same airline...The post 7 Best Airport Lounges in the World appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 4 days ago Aug 15, 2019, 6:19pm -
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 Is There A Best Credit Cards Reddit? appeared first on Johnny… - 4 days ago Aug 15, 2019, 2:36pm -
The Chase Sapphire Preferred vs Capital One Venture cards are two of the most popular travel credit cards on the market right now. They both come with a competitive sign-up bonus and they both earn 2x points per $1 on dining purchases.The post Chas… - 4 days ago Aug 15, 2019, 2:05pm -
There are an ungodly number of things to worry about when you’re raising kids and they like swimming. One of them is electric shock drowning (ESD), as can result from...The post Know the Risk of Electric Shock Drowning Before Swimming appeared fir… - 4 days ago Aug 15, 2019, 12:00pm -
We bring you an amazing video with airplane landings, learn how big the bunker business is, shake our heads at Ayn Rand fans, an amazing collection of fighter jets, learn which countries have the most wealth per capita, Citi lost Garuda Airlines as t… - 11 hours ago Aug 19, 2019, 10:30am -
We bring you the news how Marriott deals another blow to Bonvoy members, how to score mega Hyatt suite upgrades, visit weed resorts, an amazing student debt map by each US state, how to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to airlines guide, bad ch… - 3 days ago Aug 16, 2019, 10:30am -
About once a month I try to bring you a guest blog post that appeals to the experienced miles and points hobbyists. Yeah, hack it way up since I never really learned how to do the pics and arrows thingie impressing newbies how to travel for free if o… - 5 days ago Aug 14, 2019, 10:30am -
We bring you what you need to know about flight delay rights, how you get Bonvoyed, how the Apple card rocks, the Lyft Triple Dip is now just a Double Dip, the tragic end of Peru’s Alan Garcia, what happened to a hedge fund dude in prison, the 50 b… - 7 days ago Aug 12, 2019, 10:30am -
We bring you all the Avios guides, how Lufthansa expands, the new Apple card, a new travel planning site TravelChime, how many are maximizing 401(k) contributions, AA also expands to Africa and Europe, two new credit card offers sold by the usual sus… - 10 days ago Aug 9, 2019, 10:30am -
I do this post once a month. Mostly to give me a breather you guys. Been doing this almost seven years now and it gets tiring and lonely sometimes often. Bottom line is, bloggers could be doing other things with their time. It is imperative, if you l… - 12 days ago Aug 7, 2019, 10:30am -
We bring you more on the mass shootings and total gun madness, the great news how British Airways lowers fees on flights originating in the US, learn about phone farmers, compare CEO salaries with their lowest paid workers, learn about pangolins, an… - 14 days ago Aug 5, 2019, 10:30am -
We bring you the credit card rewards dark side, the best cruises, visit the amazing Samaria Gorge in Crete, we have a Boarding Area blog addition, the risk of dying in an awesome infographic, Mile Nerd is back and is not going back to his country, vi… - 17 days ago Aug 2, 2019, 10:30am -
We bring you yet another TBB Best of Web edition: A must read article about prediction psychology, learn more about the life of John Allen Chau, inspiring article about crowdsourcing justice and freeing an innocent man, a totally crazy Harvard profes… - 19 days ago Jul 31, 2019, 10:30am -
We bring you a list of what to do prior to travel, the man behind the Stan Smith shoe, an amazing aspect about financial domination that will shock you, a map with the oldest democracies, talk about moon landings, how the communists Chinese are chang… - 21 days ago Jul 29, 2019, 10:30am -
