2017 has been my best year when it comes airline and hotel elite status. Thanks to a shortcut challenge to American Airlines Executive Platinum that I received last year and gratuitous hotel status matches, I’ve been living the good life on the roa… - 49 mins ago Sep 20, 2017, 11:00am -
Air France's new business-class seats are a huge step up from the carrier's older cabins. The Pros: new seats, delicious food, spot-on service. The Cons: no in-flight Wi-Fi and it can be hard to pinpoint which aircraft the new seats are on. - 13 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 11:00pm -
Welcome to the first installment of TPG Editor-at-Large Zach Honig’s coverage of the 2017 Star Alliance MegaDo. This year’s event takes AvGeeks from around the world on the adventure of a lifetime, including stops in Vienna, Brussels and Mallorca… - 14 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 10:00pm -
With Hurricane Harvey flooding Houston, Hurricane Irma’s destruction across the Caribbean and now Hurricane Maria bearing down on Puerto Rico, it’s been a terrible month of natural disasters in the Americas. Unfortunately, another one has just st… - 14 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 9:37pm -
Update: Somehow we underestimated Delta. Earlier, it looked like Delta flight #2571 would be the last Delta flight into San Juan (SJU) before Hurricane Maria’s arrival. Instead, Delta flight #549 from Atlanta (ATL) to SJU will take the prize of… - 15 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 8:25pm -
We at The Points Guy have covered TripIt before and noted how it’s a helpful app that has eased our travel woes. Today, the tech company released its newest iOS 11 addition and the updates make it easier for those on the go to share their plans. No… - 16 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 8:15pm -
Just behind Etihad’s own Residence experience, the First Apartment on the carrier’s A380 aircraft is often considered the best product in the sky. Your own enclosed suite holds both a comfortable recliner chair and a bench that turns in to a lie-… - 18 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 6:00pm -
Official Application Link: Bank of America Premium Rewards Credit Card Earlier this week I reviewed the brand-new Bank of America Premium Rewards credit card, which is one of the more exciting mid-tier credit cards I’ve seen in a while. The card is… - 19 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 5:05pm -
Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts. Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We… - 19 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 4:25pm -
Forming just Saturday morning, Hurricane Maria has rapidly developed from a cluster of storms into a potentially catastrophic Category 5 hurricane with 160 mph top sustained winds. Monday, the storm hit hard the small island of Dominica, leaving “… - 20 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 3:24pm -
According to newly discovered terms: those who hold a Sapphire product cannot earn the bonus from another Sapphire product for two years from the date they closed their card. - 24 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 12:00pm -
There are many places to spend your points and miles in Amsterdam, all of which will grant access to the magic of criss-crossing canals and beautiful skylines. - 5 days ago Sep 15, 2017, 5:49pm -
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 15,000 Mile Car Rental Bonus and Breaking Up With American Airlines... - 15 mins ago Sep 20, 2017, 11:34am -
Our cell phone geolocation data is tracked. Traffic cameras are plugged into government databases. Internet traffic is monitored. Who'd have thought the one place we could have true privacy is in public view in an airport parking lot?Continue rea… - 12 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 11:34pm -
It's hard to remember the last broadly positive thing any major US airline has done for frequent flyers.Why do you think American AAdvantage members are the loudest about recent frequent flyer program changes? There's not a ton of difference between… - 14 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 9:34pm -
It’s never a good idea to take a lot of cash with you through the airport. The government can take the cash by saying your bag smells like pot (or saying that a dog thinks it smells like pot). No charges need every be filed.Since you can’t just… - 17 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 7:04pm -
Chinese civil aviation regulations forbid the use of mobile phones inflight – even in airplane mode – but they do not forbid the use of tablets.I know this but out of habit had my phone out and was scolded for it by a flight attendant on China E… - 19 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 5:04pm -
I've been following the work of Chris Guillebeau for a long time. Chris has visited every country in the world and he did it as a miles and points guy, he wrote an introductory guide that I covered back in 2009.His books always hit the New York Tim… - 20 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 4:04pm -
Hilton’s big changes this year have been all about making small amounts of points useful. They got rid of their award chart along with free points pooling across members, and promised a new shop with points experience with Amazon to replace their e… - 22 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 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 A Love Letter to United Polaris and Why British Airways is Changing Their… - 24 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 12:04pm -
Hawaii service has been speculated for years. In December 2010 they advertised for an ETOPS manager suggesting they were planning long overwater flights.Finally this year service has begun to seem imminent. At the airline’s shareholders meeting in… - 2 days ago Sep 18, 2017, 10:04pm -
Delta is touting that their Seattle Sky Club was ‘awarded “North America’s Leading Airport Lounge 2017” by the World Travel Awards this weekend.’I don't even know where to begin with this.Continue reading The Best Lounge in the United Sta… - 2 days ago Sep 18, 2017, 8:34pm -
I've written about the awesome British Airways Visa Signature® Card, which is offering a sign-up bonus of up to 100,000 bonus Avios, depending on how much you spend. The thresholds are as follows:-- 50,000 bonus Avios after spending $3,000 within… - 46 mins ago Sep 20, 2017, 11:03am -
A couple of days ago I wrote about some crazy low business class fares that Air New Zealand had between Australia and Los Angeles. Roundtrip tickets were available for under $1,000, which is a heck of a deal. I know a lot of people managed to ticket… - 12 hours ago Sep 20, 2017, 12:14am -
Airlines pay a 7.5% federal excise tax on the fares of the tickets they sell. When multiplied across thousands and thousands of passengers each day, this really adds up. The key is that this tax only applies to the actual fare, and not the fees. Anyt… - 15 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 9:17pm -
Through October 4, 2017, we're seeing increased sign-up bonuses on Hilton's two co-branded American Express cards:-- The $75 annual fee Hilton Honors™ Surpass® Card from American Express is offering a sign-up bonus of 100,000 Hilton Honors bon… - 17 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 6:25pm -
The credit card landscape is more competitive than ever before, and that's great for consumers. Credit card companies make money through a combination of three revenue streams:-- Merchant fees for each transaction-- Card annual fees-- Interest pay… - 19 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 4:57pm -
Airberlin's days are very much numbered. The airline filed for insolvency over a month ago, and has a temporary loan from the German government as airberlin's creditors go through the process of selling off their assets. We know what companies are in… - 20 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 3:21pm -
At the beginning of February we learned about some major changes that Hilton was making to their loyalty program, including the following:-- The name of the program was changed from Hilton HHonors to Hilton Honors-- The introduction of points p… - 22 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 2:12pm -
Philippine Airlines has been putting effort into the passenger experience lately, and part of that is updating their longhaul fleet. The airline is retiring their outdated A340-300s, and is taking delivery of 777s and A350s.The airline now has eight… - 22 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 1:46pm -
It's not especially easy to get to the Seychelles, so this is an exciting development for anyone looking to fly from Europe to the Seychelles, or from the US to Seychelles in one stop. British Airways is adding 2x weekly flights between London Heathr… - 23 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 1:12pm -
As I've written about in the past, one of the most annoying aviation policies (at least as a passenger) is that you're not allowed to use smartphones or tablets on Chinese airlines, whether you're on the ground and the door is open, or you're in the… - 23 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 12:45pm -
Holy cow. My son will turn 18 in November! I can’t believe it. But, rather than denying it… I’m starting to plan… for his first credit card applications. He’s a responsible kid. I believe he’s ready. In the recent post “Buil… - 1 hour ago Sep 20, 2017, 10:39am -
United and Hertz have brought back a popular promotion worth more than 5,000 United MileagePlus Miles per rental for those targeted. The Deal 1,500 bonus miles per mid-size or larger rental (available to everyone) 3,000 bonus miles with every renta… - 11 hours ago Sep 20, 2017, 12:33am -
Yesterday, a member of the Frequent Miler Insiders Facebook group posted something about using an app I hadn’t heard of before: Seated. If you like to dine out and live in a city served by the app, this one is worth a look because you can earn $15… - 14 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 10:06pm -
Bank of America’s new card was originally expected to be an ultra-premium card. Rumors were that it would compete in the $450 / $550 space with the Chase Sapphire Reserve, Amex Platinum, Citi Prestige, US Bank Altitude Reserve, etc. But… Eith… - 1 day ago Sep 19, 2017, 10:39am -
As has been reported by One Mile at a Time, the current 50,000 point signup bonus on the Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite Mastercard is said to be ending tomorrow morning. If you’re interested in applying for this card, it looks like now may be… - 1 day ago Sep 19, 2017, 2:18am -
As we reported earlier today, Bank of America launched a new card this morning: the Bank of America Premium Rewards card. Greg even wrote a Bank of America Premium Rewards Card Complete Guide. I’m sure he will soon have more analysis and thoughts a… - 1 day ago Sep 19, 2017, 12:52am -
We had recently reported that upon launch of the new Bank of America Premium Rewards card, the Merrill+ card would cease to be available. However, reader tinytavosa commented that he applied this morning and was approved after a recon call (he had fr… - 2 days ago Sep 18, 2017, 9:33pm -
Bank of America has just launched a new premium rewards credit card creatively named “Premium Rewards”. While this card won’t be for everyone, those who have $100K+ on deposit with Bank of America / Merrill Lynch can get best-in-class earnings… - 2 days ago Sep 18, 2017, 5:35pm -
Plastiq is a bill payment service that lets you pay almost any bill with a credit card in exchange for a 2.5% fee. Paying rent, tuition, or other big expenses through Plastiq can be a great way to meet minimum spend requirements for new credit card… - 2 days ago Sep 18, 2017, 10:39am -
Drop is a an app that allows you to link a credit or debit card and activate offers in the app to earn points on purchases with a variety of retailers that can be converted to gift cards. Doctor of credit has previously written up the way it works. T… - 2 days ago Sep 18, 2017, 12:56am -
This afternoon’s Emirates deal to Athens can be had for $373 per passenger when buying 2 or more passengers. Solo can be done for $432. Sample Travel Date: October 16th – 24th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please fol… - 10 hours ago Sep 20, 2017, 2:19am -
A good sale to Amsterdam Sample Travel Date: November 9th – 16th 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: Va… - 17 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 6:30pm -
A good sale to Shanghai. Sample Travel Date: September 28th – October 9th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” instructions below Fare Availab… - 17 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 6:25pm -
A good sale to Amsterdam Sample Travel Date: November 9th – 16th 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: Va… - 17 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 6:20pm -
A good sale to Paris. Sample Travel Date: November 10th – 17th 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: Vali… - 18 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 5:55pm -
A good sale for nonstop service to/from Fort Lauderdale Sample Travel Date: Sample with Virgin America October 14th – 17th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search fo… - 18 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 5:25pm -
A good sale for nonstop service between Newark and Athens, Greece with Emirates. Sample Travel Date: October 16th – 23rd This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for… - 19 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 4:55pm -
A good sale to/from Tampa. Availability is extremely limited. The $118 fare is the regular fare which allows for normal size carry-on and personal item in addition to advanced seat assignment. American also have a $78 fare but that is a Basic Economy… - 19 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 4:25pm -
Did you miss the Delta sale for $241 on Sunday? If so, Copa have a good sale to San Jose, Costa Rica. Here are some practical travel tips to Costa Rica. Costa Rica is one of the countries with active cases of Zika virus transmission. Please read up o… - 20 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 3:55pm -
This is a good sale to/from New Orleans. Sample Travel Date: October 12th – 17th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” instructions below Fare… - 20 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 3:25pm -
I was having lunch with a travel hacker in my area the other day and we got to talking about different approaches to the game.My personal approach depends almost entirely on manufactured spend. I think it's fair to say that if every manufactured spen… - 1 day ago Sep 19, 2017, 9:59am -
It's that time again: time to register for quarterly bonus earnings on all your credit cards, including the ones you never use.Chase FreedomContinuing a pretty great streak of bonus earning categories, each Chase Freedom card you have will earn 5 Ul… - 4 days ago Sep 16, 2017, 12:07am -
I hope everyone had a glorious Labor Day and marched in solidarity with our worker brothers and sisters around the country and around the world. There are quite a few minor deals I haven't bothered to post about yet so I thought I'd post a roundup of… - 14 days ago Sep 6, 2017, 9:59am -
In the last few years US Bank has made a number of negative tweaks to the Flexperks Travel Rewards Visa Signature card. They restricted the once-generous "grocery" bonus category to a more restrictive definition of "grocery stores." They limited the… - 20 days ago Aug 31, 2017, 9:59am -
[edit 8/30/17: corrected to reflect that Globalists qualifying under this promotion will not receive a Category 1-7 free night certificate; only 60-night Globalists receive free night certificates] This is my second and last year of top-tier Hyatt e… - 21 days ago Aug 30, 2017, 9:59am -
I haven't written about this lately, so hopefully my long-time readers will indulge me as I dive back into what I find is one of the most under-appreciated risks of travel hacking: the risk of unredeemed points.Plenty of attention is paid to devaluat… - 23 days ago Aug 28, 2017, 9:59am -
As some readers may know, in a former life I worked as an English language teacher in Russia. At that time, it was typical for expats to arrive on a business visa, which as a rule only allowed you to be present in the country for 91 out of every 180… - 30 days ago Aug 21, 2017, 9:59am -
There's a storied tradition of bloggers not doing any research ahead of time and then making a series of predictable unforced errors. Bengali Miles Guru filed a classic of the genre about a last-minute jaunt to Cuba (Cuba is not a place you want to g… - 36 days ago Aug 15, 2017, 9:59am -
Last week I wrote about the possibility of using IHG Rewards Club as the primary hotel loyalty program for a reimbursed business traveler. In that post I considered only the Platinum elite status that comes with the IHG Rewards Club credit card. But… - 43 days ago Aug 8, 2017, 9:59am -
[edit 8/7/17: updated charts to reflect 60,000-point top-tier IHG Rewards Club properties. Conclusions left unchanged.]Easily the reaction I least expected to Tuesday's post on credit card auxiliary benefits was the passionate defense that emerged in… - 48 days ago Aug 3, 2017, 9:59am -
The Travelocity® Rewards American Express® Card may unlock the secret to some of the most powerful manufacture spend strategies and the potential rewards from the card are huge. However, this card is often overlooked for credit cards that offer mor… - Jun 5, 2014, 9:57pm -
Every month I’ll post the top 10 best current credit card sign-up offers and update the list throughout the month if offers change. You can always check out my credit cards page for a full list of cards, but since the best credit card offers ar… - Jun 5, 2014, 3:33am -
Devaluations are never good. For one they make us spend more miles for award flights, and two they put me to work updating the airline award chart comparison infographics! Over the last year we saw a handful of deviations including United, Delta (2x?… - Jun 5, 2014, 3:00am -
Around the same time I launched Well Traveled Mile, I was in the midst of mailing off applications for graduate school. In some ways I was hedging my bets, continuing my education while building a travel blog on the side as a platform to share one of… - Jun 3, 2014, 8:02am -
Europe is often atop many folks travel list and earning miles for free flights is a great way to cover the flight across the pond. Award flights from the US to Europe are likely the most competitive and highly demanded award routings, often making g… - Jun 2, 2014, 7:49am -
The Starwood American Express cards are among the most flexible hotel credit cards available and the points are valuable for both hotel stays and flights. The sign-up bonus on both the personal and business version of this card just increased to 30,… - May 31, 2014, 6:00am -
This week a handful of new offers were released and make for some great opportunities to earn a few nice sign-up bonuses. It is always ideal to grab a credit card when it is offering a higher than normal sign-up bonus and here a a few that are wor… - May 30, 2014, 7:26am -
The 50,000 mile Lufthansa Premier Miles & More World MasterCard® offer is currently one of the best airline credit card offers available. It’s one of the few sign-up bonuses that is worth a roundtrip flight to Europe from the US. Since it’s a… - May 29, 2014, 7:01am -
US Airways off-peak awards are one of my favorite awards and offer an exceptional value for getting to Europe and other destinations. Even though US Airways and American Airlines are in the process of merging, US Airways Dividend miles are still amon… - May 28, 2014, 7:28am -
I’ve written a few articles about how IHG has one of the most valuable best rate guarantees among all hotel brands. You can get a free night at an IHG hotel if you find the same room on an OTA (online travel agency) at a lower price. Over the last… - May 27, 2014, 7:13pm -
It looks as though the longstanding workaround to booking American Airlines awards flying Etihad–calling the Australia/New Zealand reservations office–is no longer a workaround. I hope this isn’t the case, as redeeming AAdvantage miles to book… - 11 hours ago Sep 20, 2017, 12:28am -
UPDATE 9/18: The 50k Arrival mile bonus is changing tomorrow morning at some point (posting this update Monday evening, September 18). I just applied myself and after speaking to the reconsideration department at Barclays, learned that I have to sen… - 1 day ago Sep 19, 2017, 1:04am -
In general, buying back expired miles is a good deal. Of course it’s better not to let your miles expire and not have to pay a fee, but mistakes happen. I recently received an email from reader John H. He spoke of buying back miles that had once b… - 2 days ago Sep 18, 2017, 9:43pm -
Through September 25, 2017 you can buy Flying Blue miles with a 100% bonus. That brings the standard price of 3.28 cents a mile down to 1.64 cents a mile. The minimum amount of miles you have to buy to earn the 100% bonus is 4,000 (for paying roughly… - 2 days ago Sep 18, 2017, 12:59pm -
Tomorrow is the last day to transfer Membership Rewards to British Airways and Iberia Avios with a 40% transfer bonus. The cutoff is 11:59 p.m. MT on September 17. At the beginning of July we saw the transfer rate between American Express Membership… - 4 days ago Sep 16, 2017, 11:14pm -
There are a lot of reasons to collect miles and points. For free luxury hotel stays and First Class flights To travel to more countries than you could otherwise afford To take your family on vacation To visit home for the holidays To earn big rewards… - 4 days ago Sep 16, 2017, 11:08pm -
I tweeted this deal first from @MileValueAlerts. Follow @MileValueAlerts on Twitter and follow these directions to get a text message every time I tweet from that account. I tweet from @MileValueAlerts only a few times a month because it is desi… - 5 days ago Sep 15, 2017, 8:26pm -
The Equifax data breach is a bit of a nightmare and at times disgusting to read about, but there’s no need to spiral into paranoia. I agree with a lot of what this Reddit thread talks about concerning the breach, especially that the chance of havin… - 6 days ago Sep 14, 2017, 10:36pm -
There are a few reasons I would never cancel a credit card. I wouldn’t cancel a card: With no annual fee. There’s not much point, and eventually these old accounts will improve the average age of my credit accounts which will help my credit sc… - 6 days ago Sep 14, 2017, 12:58pm -
Through September 14, 2017 (tomorrow) at 11:59 PM ET, you can book roundtrips between the continental United States and Alaska for 20,000 Delta miles and Hawaii for 35,000 miles. The travel period for the sale is January 8 through March 23, 2018. Sa… - 7 days ago Sep 13, 2017, 9:36pm -
Decision handed down by judge backs data collected by aviation industry. A flyer will pay nearly $100,000 in fines after forcing a Hawaiian Airlines flight to divert, and the travel industry could have the data to back up the penalty. James August, w… - 2 hours ago Sep 20, 2017, 10:00am -
Frontier Airlines might soon be sued for discrimination by breastfeeding mothers who don’t have a place to pump. If you’re a breastfeeding mother, you may want to rethink working for Frontier Airlines. The company may soon be sued by four pilots… - 2 hours ago Sep 20, 2017, 10:00am -
On the heels of Alaska Airlines’ purchase of Virgin America in 2016, the carrier plans to console customers who miss Virgin America’s charms by introducing several elements of Virgin’s style to its flights, including music at airport gates, blu… - 2 hours ago Sep 20, 2017, 10:00am -
Due to Ryanair’s canceling of up to 50 flights over the course of the next six weeks due to a pilot rota mishap, London Southend Airport (SEN) is offering limited free return flights to passengers inconvenienced by the incident. Ryanair chief execu… - 2 hours ago Sep 20, 2017, 10:00am -
British Airways has announced that it will design a series of waste plants to turn household waste into sustainable jet fuel. The first plant is slated to convert “hundreds of thousands” of tons of household waste and will produce enough fuel to… - 12 hours ago Sep 20, 2017, 12:18am -
Executive supports Open Skies agreements in speech to Aero Club. JetBlue chief executive Robin Hayes used direct language to express his disappointment with the American legacy carriers’ accusations of Open Skies agreement abuses. Skift reports t… - 12 hours ago Sep 20, 2017, 12:11am -
Randy Potter was reported missing eight months ago, but last week authorities discovered his body had been decomposing in a truck parked at Kansas City International the entire time. A grieving family finally has some measure of closure over the myst… - 13 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 10:57pm -
Relationships are, at best, never easy. They require a great deal of trust, maintenance and understanding, and oftentimes even those elements are not enough. When you throw in an aviation career, a whole new ratio of ingredients needs to be accounted… - 17 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 6:41pm -
Finnair’s loyalty program is offering airberlin’s topbonus elite members and Lufthansa’s elite members a status match with an offer to upgrade with qualifying activity. Since airberlin filed for bankruptcy and its loyalty program, topbonus, fil… - 20 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 4:03pm -
easyJet is taking steps to remedy toxic cabin air in its aircraft – something most airlines deny exists. easyJet is finally taking a stand against toxic fumes in aircraft cabins, passively acknowledging that aerotoxic syndrome actually exists even… - 1 day ago Sep 19, 2017, 10:00am -
Last week I surprised Stefan of Rapid Travel Chai after […]The post Best FarFlung Travel Destinations (with the man who’s been everywhere) appeared first on Travel is Free. - 44 days ago Aug 7, 2017, 5:06pm -
Two reasons you should take my advise and do this trip: […]The post Roadtrip Suggestion: Bosnia & Herzegovina (plus Off-peak Croatia and Montenegro) appeared first on Travel is Free. - 57 days ago Jul 25, 2017, 12:17am -
Upon seeing a $211 mistake fare for a roundtrip to Keny […]The post Our Self-Drive Safari in Kenya appeared first on Travel is Free. - 76 days ago Jul 6, 2017, 1:02am -
I just wanted to share here a video we recently posted […]The post Video: Stranded In Nowhere, Kenya appeared first on Travel is Free. - 77 days ago Jul 5, 2017, 7:37pm -
Here are our Top Car Rental Bonuses for June! Many of these offers go beyond this month so don't count them out for rentals you need to book further down the road! Keep in mind sometimes the rates paid for some of these offers may cost more th… - 2 days ago Sep 18, 2017, 6:41pm -
Here are our Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonus Airline Mile/Point offers for September! This post is for bonuses that you credit to an airline frequent flyer program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don't count them out for stays you're book… - 2 days ago Sep 18, 2017, 5:28pm -
We came across this amazing bonus offer during our morning search of offers - it is a huge car rental bonus if your travels will take you to Italy by the end of October. Right now if you rent with Maggiore in Italy you can earn 15,000 bonus Alitalia… - 2 days ago Sep 18, 2017, 5:26pm -
Each month we post La Quinta's Double and Triple Points offers they run for stays at select hotels of theirs. Typically the Triple Points are for new hotels and double points run at select existing hotels. This month's offer are our highlight of the… - 2 days ago Sep 18, 2017, 4:30pm -
BA’s free upgrade to First Class when booking a Club World seat has been brought back for the Fall. This offer is good for any mainline BA flights or BA codeshares on American that offer First Class. As always with this offer you cannot actual… - 2 days ago Sep 18, 2017, 4:15pm -
Here are our Top 5 Flight Bonus Mile/Point Offers for September. This post is of course for bonuses for flying this month however many of these offers go beyond so don't count them out for flights you need to book past this month. If none of t… - 5 days ago Sep 15, 2017, 5:54pm -
A nice Accor Hotels stay bonus for Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus members is today bonus offer highlight. Members who choose to earn ROP Miles in their Le Club AccorHotels account can earn up to Triple Miles for stays until the end of the year. Other… - 5 days ago Sep 15, 2017, 4:41pm -
Super easy way to add some miles to your Aeroplan account, especially for those of you who aren't very active and need to ensure you meet the 12 month requirement of some sort of activity! You'll earn 100 miles for watching a short video and answe… - 7 days ago Sep 13, 2017, 8:49pm -
Here are our Top Hotel Stay Bonuses for September! These are for stays that you credit to a hotel frequent guest program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don't count them out for stays you're book past this monthIf none of the offers… - 7 days ago Sep 13, 2017, 6:48pm -
Previously we brought you details of the JAL Mileage Bank offer of double miles for stays at Starwood Hotels in Japan, South Korea or Guam but that offer is also good for Double Starpoints instead! So we make it today's highlight since it is not limi… - 7 days ago Sep 13, 2017, 3:51pm -
Lyn writes about how to fly nearly free on Southwest on GotoTravelGal.com and has a free guide that shows you how to earn the Southwest Companion Pass. It’s a fantastic Southwest perk that lets a friend or family member fly almost free with you f… - 4 hours ago Sep 20, 2017, 8:00am -
Via Loyalty Traveler, Best Western is having a couple of promotions that are worth a look! You’ll earn 2X Best Western points at every hotel for every stay through November 30, 2017. And you can reserve a free night at ANY Best Western in North A… - 16 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 7:45pm -
If you like Air Canada Aeroplan miles, this deal is for you! When you book a hotel through Rocketmiles by December 31, 2017, you can earn up to 30,000 Air Canada Aeroplan miles for a single hotel night. That’s enough for a one-way flight to Eur… - 21 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 2:49pm -
Cathay Pacific is one of the best airlines in the world, and is well-known for having one of the finest First Class cabins in the sky. Their Boeing 777-300 ER (77H) planes have only 6 First Class seats, which turn into one of the widest lie-flat beds… - 1 day ago Sep 19, 2017, 8:01am -
I recently learned team members Harlan and Jasmin had opposing opinions about the current 100,000 British Airways Avios point offer on the British Airways Visa Signature® Card. So I asked them to share their thoughts to show how different folks… - 1 day ago Sep 19, 2017, 8:00am -
Million Mile Secrets has a precious new miles & points enthusiast on the team! On Saturday, September 16, 2017, Emily gave birth to her baby Arya, ~1 week earlier than expected. And she is adorable. I was shocked at how cute a live 1-day old can lo… - 2 days ago Sep 18, 2017, 4:49pm -
Via Running With Miles, JetBlue is having a flash sale through 11:59 pm Eastern Time tomorrow, September 19, 2017. Prices are as low as $39 one-way. I found flights from Pittsburgh to Fort Lauderdale for $59 one way on October 30, 2017. This fa… - 2 days ago Sep 18, 2017, 4:37pm -
Million Mile Secrets reader, Randy, commented: I forgot the CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Mastercard® offers a companion certificate after spending $30,000 in a cardmember year. Is this a good deal? Great question! The co… - 3 days ago Sep 17, 2017, 2:00pm -
Esther is an elementary school principal from Canada. She and her husband recently packed their bags for a year-long, round-the-world sabbatical. They are traveling the world on a budget, and in this interview they share their tips and advice for oth… - 2 days ago Sep 18, 2017, 1:00pm -
This site exists to help the world travel better, cheaper and longer. To do that, I need to hear from you! I've created a short survey so that you can share your suggestions, criticisms, and any other feedback you have with me. The survey is complete… - 6 days ago Sep 14, 2017, 1:00pm -
I'm always on the hunt for a good book. I absolutely love to read, and since I spend so much time in transit I'm always in need of something to help me pass the time. Here are some of the best books I've read recently – as well as a discount code f… - 9 days ago Sep 11, 2017, 1:00pm -
No visit to Canada is complete without experiencing Québec City. The history, culture, and food offer up something for everyone, and you'll be hard pressed to find a more picturesque city in all of North America! Find out how to get the most out of… - 15 days ago Sep 5, 2017, 1:00pm -
Over the years, this blog has grown from a part-time hobby to one of the biggest travel blogs in the world. During that time, I've built an awesome team of remote workers to help me keep this blog running smoothly. Allow me to introduce to Nomadic Ma… - 27 days ago Aug 24, 2017, 12:39pm -
Travel insurance is one of the most important things you’ll need for your trip. There’s a 99% chance you will never need to use the policy you bought, but accidents happen and life on the road is uncertain. In the end, it’s better to be safe th… - 30 days ago Aug 21, 2017, 1:00pm -
After getting laid off, Ric moved abroad and worked to turn his passion of traveling into his job. Now, he spends his time volunteering abroad and taking part in adventurous races all across the globe. Find out his tips for getting involved and what… - 34 days ago Aug 17, 2017, 3:06pm -
The sunny, wine-soaked Loire Valley in France has over 80 castles to choose from. I spent time in the region for my birthday exploring the area, drinking wine, and pretending these castles were mine. Here's how you can do the same – and on a budget… - 37 days ago Aug 14, 2017, 2:25pm -
I bought my first Lonely Planet guide book back in 2005, and I’ve been collecting them ever since. Yet, lately, I’ve noticed that their quality has gone down significantly. Are they still the relevant and reliable source they once were, or is the… - 48 days ago Aug 3, 2017, 2:02pm -
Ever wanted to work and travel around the world? In this reader story, Angéla shares how she went from never traveling to living abroad and working in 7 different countries. By working as an au pair, Angéla has found a way to both travel and earn m… - 51 days ago Jul 31, 2017, 1:58pm -
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 week, Southwest Airlines sent an email to its Rapid Rewards loyalty program members informing them of a future change in the program. Sadly, they weren’t very specific about the change but it reads as a devaluation. We created Rapid Rewards®… - Feb 17, 2015, 12:00pm -
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 -
Honestly, I like the people at Rocketmiles a lot more than the deals I’ve found there. But this one looks better than usual. If you have any paid hotel stays coming up, spend a minute doing a search here. For those to Rocketmiles, this promo will r… - 3 hours ago Sep 20, 2017, 8:29am -
Here’s some decent promos from Hotels.com, Orbitz, and Travelocity…and, of course, another JetBlue sale. Remember that annoyed look on Michael Jordan’s face when he missed a dunk? Multiply it by 15 and that’s still me every time I pull out my… - 1 day ago Sep 19, 2017, 7:02am -
Thanks to reader Scott for sharing a potential 100,000 Hilton points for military members transitioning back to civilian life. I’m clueless about this one but Scott says these contacts should help readers in some states who might qualify. The point… - 2 days ago Sep 18, 2017, 8:05am -
I rarely post contests anymore, but I’m firing up the ol’ spam email address to enter these. Shouldn’t take more than a couple of minutes total for all 3. Win 100,000 miles and $2,500 from Alaska, American, and United. Get 100 entries each if y… - 5 days ago Sep 15, 2017, 8:47am -
Get a small number of Aeroplan points for a small amount of time watching this. It’s 100 points to be exact. And pick up a more significant amount of points if you have Marriott stays coming up in Canada. - 6 days ago Sep 14, 2017, 8:32am -
Use fewer SkyDongs to Alaska or Hawaii here. Air Asia is offering some impressive $4 flights on their extremely unimpressive website. Speaking of unimpressive, today is the last day for 90% off from Frontier. - 7 days ago Sep 13, 2017, 9:02am -
Reader Joan saw the Wyndham post yesterday and reminded me that the “Above and Beyond” Space Shuttle dinner is coming up in LA. Personally, I’m not much of a space geek so I’ll skip it. But I am a legendary fat-ass, so I’d definitely go to… - 8 days ago Sep 12, 2017, 9:02am -
I posted about Wyndham’s new auctions a few weeks ago. Nobody accumulates this currency. At least that’s what it seems like from the strange lack of bidding. (Of course I’m exaggerating when I say “nobody,” but I was literally the only bidd… - 9 days ago Sep 11, 2017, 8:32am -
The Equifax data breach is a total shitfest. These are truly exceptional morons to mess things up to this degree… It was a security clown show on their end. Really, really basic screwup. They knew a month ago and waited this long to give the detail… - 12 days ago Sep 8, 2017, 7:28am -
Marriott deals are usually as exciting as an afternoon trip to the DMV, but this one is actually pretty good. Register to get a free night (up to category 5) for completing two stays before January 15th. While you’re at it, you might as well regist… - 13 days ago Sep 7, 2017, 7:02am -
Offer at a glance Maximum bonus amount: $300 Availability: In branch only [Branch locator] Direct deposit required: No Additional requirements: Deposit $500 within 60 days of account opening Hard/soft pull: Soft ChexSystems: Mixed reports Credit… - 7 hours ago Sep 20, 2017, 4:20am -
The Offer Direct link to offer (need to activate each offer) Plenti is offering 10x points when you use their shopping portal on the following merchants: Staples Groupon 1800-Flowers Apple Lands’ End Magazines.com Best Buy Under Armour Loft Anthro… - 9 hours ago Sep 20, 2017, 2:56am -
The Offer Direct link to offer (our affiliate link, thanks for supporting the site) Groupon+ is offering 20% cash back at Starbucks. The offer lasts for one week after you click claim (not sure how long it’ll be possible to click claim for) The Fin… - 13 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 11:13pm -
The Offer Get 10% back as a statement credit every time you use your enrolled Card to make a purchase, paid for at the pump, at U.S. Chevron & Texaco locations by 11/17/17. Limit of $25 in total statement credits. The Fine Print Enrollment limited. O… - 13 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 11:06pm -
Citi might be considering more changes to the Citi Prestige card after already making changes on July 23rd of this year. A survey was sent out (offering $25 Amazon gift card for completing it) regarding possible changes to the Citi Prestige. Survey Q… - 13 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 10:29pm -
The Offer The Drop app offers points on shopping purchases at top retailers Walmart, Target, various grocery stores and restaurants, and more. Signup for the Drop app with referral code: doctorofcredit and get a $5 bonus (5,000 points) after linkin… - 16 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 7:44pm -
The Offer It’s that time of year: check your Amex logins for the Amex gift card offer. It’s usually available via Twitter with #AmexGift, but not (yet?) this time. Get a $10 statement credit when you spend $200 or more on Amex gift cards at ameri… - 17 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 6:32pm -
The Offer Get 4,000 Membership Rewards points or $40 statement credit by using your enrolled American Express card to spend a minimum of $200+ in one or more eligible transactions at universalstudioshollywood.com by 11/17/2017 The Fine Print Offer on… - 19 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 5:00pm -
If you hold a Delta SkyMiles Options credit card then you should have received a note stating that the card has been converted to the new Blue Delta SkyMiles credit card effective September 7th, 2017 (date this card was released). The new card is bet… - 20 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 4:00pm -
The Offer Direct Link (contains our Amazon affiliate, remember you can use Jet Blue for 3x instead) Buy $100 iTunes physical gift card for just $90 on Amazon Our Verdict These deals typically go fast, act fast if you’re interested. 10% off iTunes i… - 21 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 3:10pm -
While American Express is an advertising partner of HustlerMoneyBlog, the opinions and beliefs in this article are the author’s alone and have not been reviewed, approved, or otherwise endorsed by the issuer. The Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit C… - 9 hours ago Sep 20, 2017, 3:00am -
For residents of Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Illinois, and Wisconsin, Huntington Bank is offering a $750 bonus when you open a new Accelerated Business Checking Account by September 30, 2017. Then you’ll need to… - 11 hours ago Sep 20, 2017, 1:00am -
The Drop App (use promo code hustlermoneyblog to earn 1000 bonus points) offers points on shopping purchases at top retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target, select grocery stores and restaurants, and more. Just link your credit or debit card into the… - 12 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 11:30pm -
Editor’s Note: Not your state? No worries, you can click on the state(s) above to see the Top Ten Bank Promotions being offered in your state. Here is a list of the Top Ten Bank Promotions in Massachusetts. Massachusetts is a small sized state with… - 13 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 10:50pm -
You know the feeling. You’re out at a restaurant and you need to split a check on a meal with your friends or family. Or maybe you want to pay a friend back for a concert or movie ticket. Now, thanks to new technology, there are several secure and… - 13 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 10:40pm -
Burger King is the home of the famous whopper, and if you find yourself there often, make sure to check out the Kroger Offer Gift Card Promotion. Valid through September 19, 2017, you can get a $25 Burger King Gift Card for only $20 from Kroger. Sim… - 13 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 10:33pm -
For residents of Wisconsin, Fox Communities Credit Union is offering $50 bonus when you open a new qualifying checking account by November 30, 2017! To earn the $50 bonus, call the New London Branch at 1-920-993-3637 or fill out the online form to… - 14 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 10:10pm -
Have you heard of Swych? Well if you’re into purchasing gift cards, here’s your chance to save some money! Right now, Swych is giving you the opportunity to get a $10 Target Gift Card for $5, or a $15 Cold Stone Gift Card for $5, or a $10AMC Gift… - 14 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 10:09pm -
Advertise for your shop or print slogans for your company with mounted posters from FedEx. Now through September 20, 2017, FedEx is offering a flash sale where you can get 50% off your mounted posters. You can even choose from a matte or gloss finis… - 14 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 9:58pm -
For a limited amount of time, Amazon is offering Free Marvel Comic Books for Kindle eBooks. Simply go onto the Amazon Marvel Comic Books Promotion Page and purchase them for free. Featured comic books include the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, S… - 14 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 9:47pm -
AIR BERLIN has flown daily round trips between Chicago O’Hare and Berlin Tegel airports since early 2013. Unfortunately, due to Air Berlin’s insolvency situation, the airline is in the process of dismantling its long-haul network from Berlin, as… - 49 mins ago Sep 20, 2017, 11:00am -
Hilton announced several changes to their loyalty program in February of this year, the least of which was changing the name from “HHonors” to “Honors.” The team was much more excited about the opportunity for members to redeem their points f… - 17 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 6:42pm -
I got the Club Carlson credit card years ago. Had I ever stayed at a Club Carlson property? Nope. Did I have any intentions of staying at one in the near future? Nope. At the time, the sign-up bonus was high, and it offered an annual retention bonus… - 22 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 2:07pm -
It seemed like only yesterday that Icelandic low-cost carrier WOW Air announced plans to serve DFW International Airport. Well, maybe not yesterday, but it’s only been a couple of weeks. Fresh on the heels of that announcement, Metroplex flyers… - 1 day ago Sep 19, 2017, 11:00am -
Iberia Express ~ IB 3617 London Heathrow (LHR) – Las Palmas, Gran Canaria (LPA) Thursday, September 7 Depart: 5:05PM Arrive: 9:30PM Duration: 4 hours 25 minutes Aircraft: Airbus A320 After a great six day visit in London, it was time to leave the d… - 2 days ago Sep 18, 2017, 12:45pm -
Believe it or not, I’d never flown Alaska Airlines before. Blame it on Alaska’s historically limited network out of Dallas. With no connection to the Pacific Northwest, I simply didn’t have any opportunity to try them. However, thanks to… - 2 days ago Sep 18, 2017, 11:00am -
Introduction: The Reggie and a Whiskey, Hold the Mint (this post) Review: Alaska Airlines E-175 Main Cabin, Dallas to Portland Priority Passing in Portland: House Spirits Distillery and Alaska Lounge Review: Alaska Airline Premium Class, Portland to… - 5 days ago Sep 15, 2017, 3:00pm -
Anyone who follows this blog, or any other travel blog for that matter, knows that Basic Economy tickets suck. It doesn’t matter if they are American, Delta or United Basic Economy tickets, they all come with a ton of travel restrictions such as no… - 5 days ago Sep 15, 2017, 1:00pm -
PSJC Aeroflot – Russian Airlines is one of the oldest airlines in the world. It was founded in 1923 and was the Soviet national airline (at one point the largest in the world). It is a member of the SkyTeam alliance and has largely traded in its So… - 5 days ago Sep 15, 2017, 11:00am -
So… We just got dropped off at the airport. We were about to embark on our first big trip with our first son who was just 4.5 months old. It felt completely overwhelming the day before to pack for us and for our first ever child. What would he need… - 6 days ago Sep 14, 2017, 12:55pm -
Cargo helps rideshare drivers earn $150+ extra each month by providing complimentary and premium products to passengers, such as snacks, chargers, Advil and more, with a free retail display kit from Cargo. [Read More] Cargo Retail Displays for Ride… - 15 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 8:43pm -
The new Bank of America Premium Rewards Credit Card offers a $500 bonus, 2X points on travel and dining, 1.5X points on all other purchases, a $100 Airline Incidental Statement Credit, a $100 Airport Security Statement Credit, and no foreign transact… - 2 days ago Sep 18, 2017, 7:21pm -
Stockpile is a stock gifting service that lets you give the gift of stocks to your family and friends (or yourself), just like you would purchase a retail gift card.Plus, if you sign up via this Stockpile $5 Bonus Link, you will get $5 of free stock… - 5 days ago Sep 15, 2017, 10:01am -
Veggie Grill restaurants celebrate vegetables, fruits, grains, and nuts with exquisitely delicious dishes that power you up and leave you feeling satisfied, with current locations in California, Oregon, and Washington as well as Illinois coming soon.… - 5 days ago Sep 15, 2017, 12:03am -
If you're a college student who is looking for ways to stretch your money even further while attending school, check out these options for increasing your income to get some extra spending money while saving as much cash as you can along the way. [R… - 7 days ago Sep 13, 2017, 10:20pm -
The Fox and Hound Sports Tavern or Bailey's Sports Grille will give you a Free Burger or Free Sandwich just for joining their All Star Club loyalty program as well as a free entree on your birthday and access to other great perks throughout the year.… - 8 days ago Sep 12, 2017, 10:06pm -
TravelBank is a free business travel app available on iOS and Android that pays you to book flights and beat your budget, enabling you to record travel expenses on-the-go, book airline tickets, and earn points that are redeemable for gift cards from… - 8 days ago Sep 12, 2017, 8:40pm -
Sign up for Mimi's Cafe eClub to get a Free Slice of Crepe Cake or a Free 2-Pack of Muffins or Croissants for joining and on your birthday, plus get special offers like free meals and more throughout the year. [Read More] Mimi’s Cafe eClub Free S… - 8 days ago Sep 12, 2017, 7:07pm -
New TopCashback members can get a Free 6-Pack of Bounty Basic Paper Towels when you purchase it for $8.94 or more at Walmart and get $9.56 in cash back from TopCashback, valid through September 15, 2017. [Read More] TopCashback Freebies – Free Bo… - 8 days ago Sep 12, 2017, 11:01am -
Just Bring your $50 Coupon when you open a new Chase College Checking℠ Account in your local Chase branch, enroll in paperless statements, and complete 10 qualifying transactions within 60 days of account opening to receive this $50 banking bonus f… - 8 days ago Sep 12, 2017, 10:54am -
Last month I traveled to Uzbekistan with One Mile at a Time. I was traveling with a U.S. passport and a visa was needed prior to arrival. Ultimately, I had to go through some interesting hoops to get one. Here’s my story and a guide on how to obtai… - 10 mins ago Sep 20, 2017, 11:39am -
Last month, we waved off Swiss International Airlines Avro RJ. This time, we’re going to take a look at Brussels Airlines and their ever decreasing Avro RJ services Brussels Airlines Avro RJ 85 at Heathrow Airport – Image, Economy Class and Beyon… - 20 mins ago Sep 20, 2017, 11:29am -
I've written about the awesome British Airways Visa Signature® Card, which is offering a sign-up bonus of up to 100,000 bonus Avios, depending on how much you spend. The thresholds are as follows:-- 50,000 bonus Avios after spending $3,000 within… - 46 mins ago Sep 20, 2017, 11:03am -
AIR BERLIN has flown daily round trips between Chicago O’Hare and Berlin Tegel airports since early 2013. Unfortunately, due to Air Berlin’s insolvency situation, the airline is in the process of dismantling its long-haul network from Berlin, as… - 49 mins ago Sep 20, 2017, 11:00am -
Im innereuropäischen Verkehr machen Low Cost Airlines wie Easyjet, Ryanair und Vueling den etablierten Netzwerkcarriern schon länger das Leben schwer. Während die Konkurrenz für einige Fluglinien wie Alitalia existenzbedrohend ist, haben sich and… - 49 mins ago Sep 20, 2017, 11:00am -
Holy cow. My son will turn 18 in November! I can’t believe it. But, rather than denying it… I’m starting to plan… for his first credit card applications. He’s a responsible kid. I believe he’s ready. In the recent post “Buil… - 1 hour ago Sep 20, 2017, 10:39am -
Qatar Airways has now partnered with a new limousine company to offer limo services across their global network. Here are all the details. The post Qatar Airways Limo in partnership with Blacklane appeared first on Live from a Lounge. - 1 hour ago Sep 20, 2017, 10:37am -
For those that are curious on the prices at the new Priority Pass restaurant option at Denver Airport announced last week, I have pictures. And, a sweet tip!The post Priority Pass Member? Here’s What Your $28 Credit Buys You For Dinner At Denver… - 2 hours ago Sep 20, 2017, 10:07am -
Es ist alles traurig genug, Menschen die ihren Job mit Hingabe und Ehrgeiz machen, für die es eine Berufung und nicht nur ein Beruf ist, die leiden unter Fehlern im Management und falschen Entscheidungen. Was dann dabei herauskommt, das können wir… - 2 hours ago Sep 20, 2017, 9:49am -
I’ve often referred to Club Carlson as the little program that could. It’s not the biggest loyalty program in the world but it offers excellent redemptions and promotions at a wide range of hotels, including Radisson and Park Plaza, among others.… - 21 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 2:20pm -
Mergers are generally not viewed as favorable for consumers. By concentrating power in fewer, rather than more, suppliers, the merged companies are often able to increase pricing, since there are fewer competitors. Sometimes, though, combining benefi… - 2 days ago Sep 18, 2017, 2:56pm -
A light promotion for the weekend relating to American Airlines eShopping, and it’s another “you have nothing to lose” type promo. Yes, the world of mileage is quiet. AA Getaway Giveaway A few days ago, I wrote a piece on a potentially targeted… - 4 days ago Sep 16, 2017, 2:58pm -
Yesterday, I wrote a post in defense of Marriott. Today, well, I’m not sure… Donut Disturb I’m assuming that this is one of those products created to generate publicity, like the $5,000 hamburger or the Golden Opulence Sundae. Yes, all your… - 6 days ago Sep 14, 2017, 9:14am -
“You furnish the pictures and I’ll furnish the war.” -William Randolph Hearst There’s nothing that generates clicks on a website faster than the hint of a good story (Come to think of it, I should have titled this page, “Four things you did… - 7 days ago Sep 13, 2017, 3:15pm -
Keep your eyes open for a partner offer from United, which may or may not be targeted.* Yesterday, I was reading a book about Las Vegas and thinking about the subject of casino complimentary gifts, or “comps.” A comp is a free perk that a casino… - 8 days ago Sep 12, 2017, 3:51pm -
Airlines have already introduced Basic Economy seating, which gives you a lower fare in exchange for getting no seat assignment, boarding last, surrendering seven Constitutional rights of the airlines’ choosing, etc… They seem to be expanding tha… - 9 days ago Sep 11, 2017, 5:35pm -
Marriott and Starwood have introduced their “not-so-fourth-quarter” promos (for the period September 12-January 15, which is four months). One is good and one is not so good. And personally, I was surprised by the good one. Regardless, don’t fo… - 11 days ago Sep 9, 2017, 8:00pm -
Hmm, let’s see, what’s new this week? A few credit cards, a few bonus and some fun stuff. Let’s do a little of each. The TSA Wants Your Lunch Oh, good. In case security lines weren’t long enough. In the past, I’ve mentioned several of the i… - 12 days ago Sep 8, 2017, 8:53pm -
Oops, they did it again. Just a few months after the airlines were able to brag about increasing pricing and profits, the industry started to do what it does best: attack each other. And the fare wars are only to your benefit. Delta And Spirit Disapp… - 13 days ago Sep 7, 2017, 12:55am -
In the same way United is a friendly airline, they will throw a shindig to rejoice at their decision to destroy the customer experience for so many. (as usual, good old USA Today thrilled by this decision to take us backwards a HALF CENTURY) A sorr… - 34 mins ago Sep 20, 2017, 11:15am -
United in a bit of a pickle because no doubt the evidence is clear for a reasonable, competitive price their planes will be full to the brim. So they are shopping around a false story that low fares are "faltering," and thus they are cutting back on… - 10 hours ago Sep 20, 2017, 2:10am -
I commonly run into a problem where BA's award tool will show lots of flights, but they stop at some point mid-day. I believe they limit the flights shown to say 10 or 20 flights and then stop showing later flights. These are usually shuttle like… - 15 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 8:41pm -
Given the success of the 'guess the airport' thread, though this might be a good thread to start. A breath of fresh air, if you will...Anyways, same rules apply. First submission: - 16 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 8:19pm -
MegaDo returns to Europe! Star Alliance MegaDo 8 will take us through Vienna, Brussels, and Palma de Mallorca on a private Brussels Airlines A320 charter flight.Highlights will include:A day with Austrian Airlines in Vienna. Meet the brand, the peop… - 16 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 7:20pm -
The non refundable fare is an anti-consumer creation of the airline industry. You lay your money down well in advance and the airlines bank it and use it. If for any reason you can't make the flight the cartel no questions asked will take 100% of w… - 20 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 3:45pm -
Hi everyone! Apologies for the delay in planning the second event of the year, but we at Frequent Flyer Giving (FFG) are here to announce that we will be at Denver International Airport on October 7, 2017. This will be a tour of the United Catering O… - 21 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 3:07pm -
About a month ago people were concerned that Amex Platinum was no longer reimbursing airline fees. Does anyone here have recent experience with these in the past month, and whether they were reimbursed? I'm trying to decide if I will keep my Amex Pla… - 21 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 2:49pm -
My apologies if this is considered inappropriate. I posted this on Australian Frequent Flyer, but I'm aware that not everyone reads both forums. --- Outside of last minute break downs etc, how long before a flight is an aircraft type locked... - 4 mins ago Sep 20, 2017, 11:45am -
Hi There, What follows is a transcript of the fun I have been having dealing with Hilton "customer service". In a nutshell I booked a stay at the Elara in Las Vegas, got a dirty room, asked for a change which they couldn't make, and next day..… - 25 mins ago Sep 20, 2017, 11:24am -
Booked on the 107 in October LHR to JFK, and when I booked the flight back in May, I selected 1A as my seat (I'm in F). Happened to look at the booking today, and I'm in 1D!. No notice of the change, which would have been nice at least, and no... - 55 mins ago Sep 20, 2017, 10:54am -
Fro the people of all age groups, one of the most fun and cost-effective forms of transportation is bicycling. Even though it is considered a very safe mode, typically, but accidents do happen and the riders do get injured often. According to the.… - 1 hour ago Sep 20, 2017, 10:48am -
DFW-ORD-AZO My DFW flight was delayed for mechanical by 1.5 hours though it was really for clearing by customs IAW the desk. I missed my connection to AZO and was stuck at ORD overnight. The AA Customer service desk, at ORD, said they ran out.… - 1 hour ago Sep 20, 2017, 10:27am -
Hi, Few days ago I found for some SA flight, same flight, different dates, different prices, more PQM for the cheapest. What is the formula here and what is the general strategy to maximize PQM specifically with SA flights? Thanks, - 2 hours ago Sep 20, 2017, 10:19am -
Recently I flew a lot with Air China. I found their service is not as good as BA, nor the business class seats. However, I found one thing Air China beat British Airways: the speed of miles posting to account. I found with the 24 sectors I flown..… - 2 hours ago Sep 20, 2017, 10:01am -
Did the AUP on BA460 LHR >> MAD and all went smoothly. Have just also done the return for BA459 MAD >> LHR and looks like something awry. Seat is fine (11K in the 777 so that's a CW seat normally as far as I am aware). However class shows... - 2 hours ago Sep 20, 2017, 9:33am -
Need to rent a 9 seater van in the UK. Oddly the various CDP codes used all give the same price and in the case of my Amex one a higher price albeit allowing an extra 4 hours, but not free. Maybe it is because it is listed under vans. Really..… - 2 hours ago Sep 20, 2017, 9:32am -
My MLE-HKG overnight flight that was scheduled to depart at 10:15pm has been delayed to 9:15am due to flight operation reasons according to the CX call center. They were unable to provide any more information about the delay or overnight... - 2 hours ago Sep 20, 2017, 9:31am -
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… - 43 mins ago Sep 20, 2017, 11:06am -
Welcome to the daily discussion thread! This thread is here for all churning discussions that do not fit well in the other recurring threads. As a recap, we have a number of Recurring threads that are topic specific: If you have a general question, w… - 44 mins ago Sep 20, 2017, 11:05am -
Welcome to the Daily Question thread at /r/churning! This is where you post questions you have regarding churning for Miles/Point/Cash. We recommend that if you are new to our sub, you really should spend a few hours reading the wiki and sidebar arti… - 2 hours ago Sep 20, 2017, 10:06am -
*edit with some screenshots: https://imgur.com/a/3FQyE Got a marketing e-mail from Citi with a survey on credit cards - after first step, was given a second survey on potential changes to the Prestige card. Some positive and negative - some highlight… - 21 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 2:57pm -
Based on the Survey results in June 2017, we decided to start a Code Sharing specific thread. The intention, as stated, is to facilitate the sharing of codes in a centralized thread. WARNING: The Mods will NOT arbitrate or moderate any issues resulti… - 1 day ago Sep 19, 2017, 11:05am -
Welcome to the daily discussion thread! This thread is here for all churning discussions that do not fit well in the other recurring threads. As a recap, we have a number of Recurring threads that are topic specific: If you have a general question, w… - 1 day ago Sep 19, 2017, 11:05am -
Welcome to the Daily Question thread at /r/churning! This is where you post questions you have regarding churning for Miles/Point/Cash. We recommend that if you are new to our sub, you really should spend a few hours reading the wiki and sidebar arti… - 1 day ago Sep 19, 2017, 10:06am -
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Hurricane Irma may be in the rearview, but there is significant damage in its wake. In taking stock of the recent wave of storms’s impact,...The post Allianz Sets Up Hurricane Alert Page to Assist Customers After Irma appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 18 hours ago Sep 19, 2017, 5:25pm -
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United Airlines announced today that it will recreate the journey of the first United 747 flight from 1970. United is retiring the Boeing 747 from...The post United Airlines Announces Final Boeing 747 Flight appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 2 days ago Sep 18, 2017, 7:00pm -
Bridie Wilkins (bridiewilkins) An article in Travel + Leisure caught my attention this week. It was titled “How a 23-Year-Old Saves $800 a Month for...The post This 23-Year-Old Saves $800 a Month for Luxury Vacations appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 2 days ago Sep 18, 2017, 6:00pm -
Should you apply for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card or Chase Freedom rewards card? Which credit card is better for daily spending? Here’s my comparison and review...The post Chase Sapphire Preferred or Chase Freedom? Rewards Card Comparison… - 2 days ago Sep 18, 2017, 3:10pm -
As you likely know by now, all three major U.S. airlines have introduced Basic Economy (here’s my story on American’s product) fares for flyers. The...The post Beware of Gate Check Fees When You Fly Basic Economy appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 2 days ago Sep 18, 2017, 2:00pm -
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Editor’s note: Puerto Rico was spared the worst of Hurricane Irma, but damaged all the same. The island needs travelers now as much as ever. Here are...The post 15 Places to Eat & Drink in San Juan, Puerto Rico appeared first on Johnny Jet. - 5 days ago Sep 15, 2017, 10:00pm -
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