In case you missed the news overnight, Marriott’s acquisition of Starwood has now closed. Much to our surprise (and great relief), at the same time, Marriott launched the option to link accounts and transfer points between SPG and Marriott Rewards.… - 11 mins ago Sep 23, 2016, 11:36am -
Alaska Airline’s Mileage Plan program has seen some devaluations — including the recent, especially painful price hike for Emirates redemptions — but its award chart still has some sweet spots, including Cathay Pacific first class to Asia and f… - 48 mins ago Sep 23, 2016, 10:59am -
The day has finally arrived: Marriott and Starwood are merging to create one of the world’s largest hotel chains, with more than 1.1 million rooms at over 5,700 hotels in 110+ countries around the world. While there will no doubt be some growing p… - 7 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 4:30am -
Free drinks! — that’s what immediately pops into my mind whenever someone starts talking to me about all-inclusive resorts. It’s not really my style of vacation, some people say it’s the only way to go. On a recent trip to Cuba, I decided t… - 17 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 7:05pm -
To celebrate the opening of a brand-new SkyClub at its Atlanta hub tomorrow, Delta recently held a special, invite-only preview that TPG reader Chris Hunt was able to attend (thanks for sending us your pictures, Chris!). Several VIPs were also in att… - 17 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 6:45pm -
Cathay Pacific has shared the details of a new promotion in honor of its 70th anniversary. You can earn up to 60,000 Asia Miles when you complete a round-trip flight between the airline’s US gateways in Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX… - 19 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 5:00pm -
People’s Viennaline is making history by launching the world’s shortest international flight. The flight, from St. Gallen, Switzerland (ACH) to Friedrichshafen, Germany (FDH), covers a distance of 13 miles and lasts just eight minutes in the air… - 20 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 4:03pm -
One of the best discounts around was just extended for bookings through the end of the year. Now through December 31, AARP members can save $65 to $400 off per person on a British Airways round-trip. Under the current version of this promotion, the… - 20 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 3:45pm -
Apple’s iPhone 7 was released last week, and as expected, people were clamoring to get their hands on one of the new devices. If you’ve been eyeing the latest and greatest from Apple, then look no further than this week’s Thursday Giveaway —… - 20 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 3:29pm -
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. W… - 21 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 3:11pm -
Let’s face it: You can never have too many Chase Ultimate Rewards points. Not only is this one of the most versatile rewards currencies, but they have what I think is the best lineup of travel partners. Wanna book a hotel stay that’s affordable o… - 4 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 8:00am -
I had the absolute pleasure of visiting three new hotels within the Kimpton portfolio a couple weeks ago due to my Inner Circle Free Night Benefit: The Tideline in Palm Beach, FL, the Cardinal in Winston-Salem, NC and the Schofield in Cleveland, OH.… - 13 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 11:00pm -
American Express has just come out with a great new offer for the Starwood Preferred Guest Business Credit Card from American Express! You don’t want to miss out on this offer. For the first time ever, instead of earning points for the signup bonus… - 18 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 6:00pm -
We’ve all got our favorite travel spots, right? Our favorite countries to visit? Our favorite restaurants? Our favorite hotels? I certainly do, and I seem to add a few more countries and hotels to the list with every passing year. Actually, this is… - 20 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 4:00pm -
For the frugal traveler, there are few greater joys than being able to use the points and miles they collect to see the world for a low price. Through meticulous tracking and careful spending, the frugal traveler strings together points that can be u… - 1 day ago Sep 22, 2016, 8:00am -
When I first saw a photo of Mont St. Michel, I regarded it as a magical place I would probably never see in person. Located off the coast of northwest France, it seemed remote and detached from any destination I would plan to visit. Imagine my deligh… - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 11:00pm -
One of the most frustrating parts of being a frequent flyer in our modern times is the process of earning rewards points and miles for the regular flights we take. Not long ago, flyers would earn reward miles based on their distance flown, resulting… - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 9:30pm -
With reward credit cards offering so many incredible travel incentives and perks, we sometimes take it for granted that many of them don’t charge foreign transaction fees. Unfortunately, that’s not the case with all reward credit cards. In fact,… - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 8:00pm -
Earlier this month, my husband and I took a last minute trip to Barbados on a whim. After visiting a ton of Caribbean islands already and being quite the island critic, I can tell you that Barbados is absolutely amazing. With crystal clear water, har… - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 4:00pm -
Sometimes when flights are expensive or otherwise not ideal, it’s necessary to think outside the box. Usually, it makes sense to do this in terms of looking at other routing options, dates, and flights to and from nearby airports. In the case of an… - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 12:00pm -
Marriott’s deal to acquire Starwood has closed. And they’re seriously ahead of the curve with member benefits.They are ready to let members link Starwood and Marriott Rewards accounts. Starwood and Marriott elites can have status matches, and… - 7 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 4:34am -
Don't cancel your Sapphire Preferred Card. Product-change it instead. Continue reading Signed Up for Sapphire Reserve? Do This With Your Sapphire Preferred... - 13 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 11:04pm -
This will take some time to roll out, for instance my flights on American last night still aired the older videos that American has been playing for years (which featured different crew members speaking different parts but that was generally corporat… - 15 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 8:34pm -
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 Surprising Way to Great Hotel Prices and Starwood Gets Even Better Before… - 18 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 6:04pm -
Japan’s Skymark Airlines was scheduled to take the A380, but it went bankrupt. ANA won Airbus’ support as a creditor to take control of Skymark — all they wanted was Skymark’s slots at Tokyo Haneda — by agreeing to accept the Skymark A380s.… - 20 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 3:34pm -
Three years ago Etihad launched onboard nannies. Now they've added new features.This isn't a premium cabin benefit, it's available even in coach, and the idea is to offer help with preparation of bassinets, to look after unaccompanied minors, and e… - 24 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 12:04pm -
British Airways parent IAG acquired Aer Lingus and the Irish carrier is expected to join oneworld.Aer Lingus is a former member of oneworld — they left nine years ago to pursue a strategy as a low cost carrier. Since then they’ve built back thei… - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 11:34pm -
Delta rarely runs promotions anymore, since the lead up to their going to revenue-based mileage earning.They do have a very tight relationship with Starwood, though — Crossover Rewards — which offers Starwood points for Delta flights and Delta m… - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 9:04pm -
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.Continue reading New Delta and British Airways Premium Amenities, and a Real “Thanks”..… - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 7:04pm -
In my opinion you should almost never transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards. The only exception is to top off your account with a few points to claim a specific award.You usually don't want to transfer all the p… - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 4:34pm -
It's now possible to link your Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest accounts. You can also request status matches between programs, and even transfer points.The "new Marriott" isn't planning on launching a single loyalty program until 2018… - 19 mins ago Sep 23, 2016, 11:28am -
Overnight the merger between Marriott and Starwood was finalized, and amazingly enough the two companies are offering reciprocal benefits for their customers from day one:-- Members of Starwood Preferred Guest, Marriott Rewards, and Ritz-Carlton Rew… - 1 hour ago Sep 23, 2016, 10:38am -
Marriott's takeover of Starwood is expected to close early this morning, before the markets open in the US. This all came pretty suddenly, after Chinese regulators finally gave the deal the green light, which was the holdup.So while Marriott and Sta… - 7 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 4:35am -
As you guys know, my goal this year has been to review as many new airlines in premium cabins as possible, and I’ve found it to be immensely enjoyable. I’ve tried even more new products than I was hoping to, so a few weeks back I shared an additi… - 14 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 10:03pm -
Finnair is a fun airline that I flew for the first time earlier flight year, from New York to Helsinki, and then from Helsinki to London. While they have an extensive route network to Asia, their route network to the US is quite limited by comparison… - 16 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 8:13pm -
A couple of days ago American unveiled the new uniforms for their 70,000+ employees. While uniforms as such don't materially change the customer experience, symbolically it was another step towards American and US Airways becoming one airline. Beyond… - 17 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 6:54pm -
For several years now, one of the best ways to save money on transatlantic tickets has been through AARP. That’s because AARP has been offering members discounts on British Airways tickets in economy, premium economy, and business class. The saving… - 18 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 5:27pm -
We were spending two nights in Rome, after arriving from San Francisco and before continuing to Sardinia. I'm generally loyal to both Hyatt and Starwood. Hyatt has no hotels in Rome, while Starwood has quite a few.The St. Regis Rome looked like the… - 20 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 3:47pm -
Historically the Starwood American Express typically has an increased sign-up bonus on their credit card this time of year. The sign-up bonus on both their personal and business credit cards is typically 25,000 Starpoints upon completing minimum spen… - 21 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 2:41pm -
I've long said that Singapore's Changi Airport feels like a shopping mall that just happens to have planes that can take you anywhere in the world.Several days ago I wrote about the guy who was jailed after spending 18 days at the airport hopping be… - 23 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 1:15pm -
The following is not legal advice. Please contact an attorney or Alexander at alex@bachuwalaw.com if you have questions on the subject. Points enthusiasts are always looking for ways to earn more points. The extremes they go through include mileage… - 1 hour ago Sep 23, 2016, 10:45am -
Get 100% cashback on eligible dines each day through Sunday with a new promotion from Restaurants Plus.The post 100% Cashback on Dining (Up to $15 Per Day) From Restaurants Plus Through Sunday appeared first on Frequent Miler. Co… - 13 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 10:18pm -
Every year around this time Amex launches limited-time better-than-usual signup offers for the consumer and business SPG cards. The usual offer for these cards is 25,000 Starpoints after $3K spend (consumer) or $5K spend (business). I’ve been waiti… - 1 day ago Sep 22, 2016, 11:43am -
Amex, Chase, and Citibank each offer premium travel cards. These are $450 per year cards that aim to justify their huge fees with piles of great benefits. Which is best? The truth is that each card has different strengths. Whether any of them a… - 1 day ago Sep 22, 2016, 10:25am -
A full summary of recent changes and limitations implemented by eBay on their own gift cards, merchant gift cards and eBay Bucks.The post Quick Tip: Full Summary of All eBay Gift Card & eBay Bucks Changes appeared first on Frequent Miler. … - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 6:54pm -
Save big on a number of gift cards on eBay today. Stack with a portal and up to 8% in eBay Bucks to save even more.The post eBay Gift Card Roundup + Targeted 4X (8%) eBay Bucks appeared first on Frequent Miler. CommentsIt's a mir… - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 3:43pm -
Chase is offering a 30K bonus on their Ink Cash card if you apply via a current cardholders referral link or in-branch. The post Chase Ink Cash Bonus Increased to 30K: Refer Your Friends Too appeared first on Frequent Miler. Comm… - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 2:59pm -
Greyhound is now offering discounted hotel bookings to those who either book a bus trip or simply join their Road Rewards program. I joined the program this morning to see if their prices were any good. I found that they did indeed have some exce… - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 1:39pm -
The holidays are coming! This means that marketing teams will be working overtime to capture your holiday shopping dollars. And, for us, this means better than usual opportunities for earning rewards on spend. We can expect increased portal rew… - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 10:25am -
Get 1,000 free Air Canada Aeroplan miles for joining Fairmont's President's Club loyalty program.The post 1,000 Free Air Canada Aeroplan Miles for Joining Fairmont President’s Club appeared first on Frequent Miler. CommentsJust… - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 1:29am -
A good sale to/from Miami around Halloween. From New York, it is possible to make Halloween festivities in Miami. Availability from Miami is not great nor it is possible to be in NY for this price for Halloween. Miami has active cases of Zika virus t… - 17 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 6:45pm -
A good sale to Barbados. Barbados is one of the countries with active cases of Zika virus transmission. Please read up on it at the Center for Disease Control if you are planning to go. Sample Travel Date: January 17th – 24th, 2017 This is just ONE… - 17 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 6:30pm -
A good sale to/from Miami or Philadelphia Miami has active cases of Zika virus transmission. Please read up on it at the Center for Disease Control if you are planning to go. Sample Travel Date: Sample to Miami October 26th – November 1st This is j… - 18 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 6:15pm -
A good sale to Vietnam. ITA will price this at $537, but using those dates on Expedia should price at $514 Vietnam changed its visa policy. On August 26th, 2016, Vietnam stopped issuing single / double entry visas that can had for under $50. Now, th… - 18 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 5:45pm -
A good sale to/from Las Vegas. If you are staying on the strip, consider booking hotels directly with the casinos like Caesars. Sample Travel Date: October 29th – November 1st This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please fol… - 19 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 5:15pm -
A good sale for nonstop service to/from Miami Miami has active cases of Zika virus transmission. Please read up on it at the Center for Disease Control if you are planning to go. Sample Travel Date: October 5th – 8th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel… - 19 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 4:45pm -
A good sale to Paris. Including availability for spending New Year’s Eve in Paris. ITA will result $425 results, but that requires a double connection. For $11 more, you can do it as a single connection. Sample Travel Date: November 18th – 24th T… - 20 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 4:15pm -
A good sale for nonstop service to/from Portland, Oregon Sample Travel Date: October 12th – 19th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” instruct… - 20 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 3:45pm -
A good sale for nonstop service to/from Austin. Availability is EXTREMELY limited, if you can make it work, enjoy. Sample Travel Date: October 12th – 15th This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availab… - 21 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 2:45pm -
A good sale to/from Honolulu Sample Travel Date: October 22nd – 28th 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… - 22 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 1:45pm -
Although my posts this week have had a little bit of a focus on the personal finance side of travel hacking, I primarily use this website to write about the travel side of travel hacking. But if you're interested in hearing my take on topics both nea… - 2 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 9:59am -
A negative-interest-rate loan is one which, over the course of the loan, requires the borrower to repay less than they originally borrowed. Such loans have received a lot of attention in the business press lately since countries like Germany and Swit… - 1 day ago Sep 22, 2016, 9:59am -
There's a healthy overlap between people with an outside-the-box attitude towards funding travel and those interested in alternative approaches to savings and investment:Kiva has long been a (controversial) tool used by travel hackers and outside-the… - 4 days ago Sep 19, 2016, 9:59am -
[Edit 9/16/16 9:50 pm: See Michael's comment for a datapoint of the 500-point Hyatt mobile booking bonus posting multiple times. As is usual for these promotions, the terms and conditions are vague enough that I either over- or under-interpreted the… - 7 days ago Sep 16, 2016, 9:59am -
Last week I joined Joe Cheung for a recording of the Saverocity Observation Deck [edit: now available for listening!] and among the many subjects we touched on was the idea of the "most valuable" loyalty currency. I pointed out that affiliate blogge… - 10 days ago Sep 13, 2016, 9:59am -
As fans of US Bank Flexperks Travel Rewards know, and people who recently applied for a personal or business card during the recent Summer Olympics promotion will soon find out, the third-party travel provider US Bank uses no longer allows multi-city… - 11 days ago Sep 12, 2016, 9:59am -
If you follow me on Twitter you may have noticed that I had a bumpy couple days coming back from my family's camping trip back in my ancestral homeland. As always, a disastrous itinerary for me means a blog post for you!What is a trip delay?When you… - 15 days ago Sep 8, 2016, 9:59am -
Sign up for a blog subscription here.This weekend I’m off to my ancestral homeland for a family reunion up in the Rocky Mountains, and I assume I’ll be mostly out of communication until Monday night.While I’m gone, you have the chance to reflec… - 22 days ago Sep 1, 2016, 9:59am -
Last night I was chatting with a friend who's going to be in town next month for a work conference. Even in my spare time I'm always trying to help people save money, so I quickly checked whether I could offer him a better rate than what he'd paid fo… - 23 days ago Aug 31, 2016, 9:59am -
I was chatting with a blog subscriber the other day who expressed surprise when I told him I was manufacturing spend on a 2% cash back card, rather than a mile- or point-earning credit card.That exchange made me think I should present my argument for… - 24 days ago Aug 30, 2016, 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 -
ADVERTISER DISCLOSURE (click for more info). LifeMiles has been offering a 125% bonus on purchased miles this month, and now it is offering a 140% bonus on purchased miles through September 27, 2016. LifeMiles cost 3.3 cents each, so with a 140%… - 8 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 3:25am -
The Business Gold Rewards Card from American Express Open now comes with 50,000 bonus Membership Rewards after spending $5,000 on your card in the first three months the account is open. The normal offer for the Business Gold Rewards Card is 25… - 23 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 12:30pm -
Updated 9/21/16 with consideration of Citi’s new sign up bonus rule. If you’re just getting into the miles hobby or coming back after a break, it’s important to realize that there is an order in which to apply for credit cards that can help… - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 11:36am -
ADVERTISER DISCLOSURE (click for more info). Award space is wide open in Business Class on Austrian flights from Los Angeles to Vienna for Spring and Summer 2017 for 2-6 people per flight. Flat bed award space from the West Coast to Europe is rare,… - 3 days ago Sep 20, 2016, 2:11pm -
ADVERTISER DISCLOSURE (click for more info). The Chicago Seminars is the oldest and best conference of frequent flyer miles enthusiasts. This year it is again being held near O’Hare Airport at the Holiday Inn Elk Grove from October 14 – 16 and ag… - 3 days ago Sep 20, 2016, 1:16pm -
ADVERTISER DISCLOSURE (click for more info). I’m mentally preparing for the Cigar Room, bubble bath, “First Class” stamped butter, Porsche rides, and the rest of the Lufthansa First Class Terminal and First Class experience because I just booke… - 4 days ago Sep 19, 2016, 11:13am -
ADVERTISER DISCLOSURE (click for more info). Application Quick Links (thanks for your support!): ————————————————————————————————— For a limited time, the Barclaycard Arrival Plus com… - 5 days ago Sep 18, 2016, 12:20pm -
ADVERTISER DISCLOSURE (click for more info). 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 vi… - 6 days ago Sep 17, 2016, 2:52pm -
ADVERTISER DISCLOSURE (click for more info). The Chase Sapphire Reserve comes with 100,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 on the card in the first three months. The card earns 3 points per dollar on travel and dining expenses and 1 point per dol… - 6 days ago Sep 17, 2016, 2:47pm -
A passenger smuggling lizards from Cuba lost track of his illicit cargo, forcing the airline to remove passengers from a later flight that day until workers could get rid of the cold-blooded stowaways. A passenger accused of attempting to smuggle fou… - 2 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 10:00am -
IranAir to purchase up to 80 aircraft, under strict limitations. Airbus and Boeing could soon be doing business in new territories after the U.S. Treasury Department gave both manufacturers permission to do business in Iran. NPR reports both companie… - 12 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 11:22pm -
Kristin Beck says the entire situation was humiliating and that the TSA needs better training. A retired transgender Navy SEAL went through a very uncomfortable situation at an airport this past Tuesday. According to CNN, Kristin Beck was on her way… - 13 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 10:49pm -
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce said today at the IATA World Financial Symposium that a more open work environment and better diversity and inclusion are the greatest contributing factors to the airline’s success. “That’s how airlines need to be run. H… - 14 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 9:46pm -
Spanish pro golfer Rafael Cabrera-Bello, set to play in Europe’s Ryder Cup this year, took to Twitter Thursday to vent his frustrations concerning a poor experience on a British Airways flight: In a response to Cabrera-Bello’s above complaints, t… - 17 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 7:05pm -
The Chicago-based carrier, along with legacy counterparts, leads global airlines in passenger upsales. Five air carriers based in the United States now lead the world in a new category: collecting ancillary revenue from passenger upgrades, on-board p… - 1 day ago Sep 22, 2016, 10:00am -
A new report has been released comparing the speed and efficiency of mobile carriers at airports across the country. It seems like Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is not the most promising place to be if you want to access the internet on yo… - 1 day ago Sep 22, 2016, 10:00am -
Jet2 reportedly banned six intoxicated passengers from flying on its planes following their aggressive treatment toward the airline’s staff on a flight from Newcastle to Tenerife Saturday. According to BBC News, “The firm has banned three people… - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 10:46pm -
In a bid to connect the Alps with the Rhine, Austrian carrier People’s Viennaline is launching a service that will offer passengers solid service to Cologne. Austrian carrier People’s Viennaline has announced the debut of what it believes to be t… - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 9:29pm -
The tiny Portland-based commuter airline announced on Facebook that it would be shuttering the struggling business as of Tuesday. SeaPort, a small commuter airline that struggled to fill a very specific niche market, announced on Tuesday that the co… - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 8:48pm -
Qantas miles is a Citi transfer partner, and it has uni […]The post Qantas Miles in the Pacific (the best for hopping around Polynesia) appeared first on Travel is Free. - 4 days ago Sep 19, 2016, 7:36am -
Here is my complete travel planning routine. Everything […]The post Travel Planning Routine appeared first on Travel is Free. - 15 days ago Sep 8, 2016, 2:39pm -
Carrie and I just started a flight to a country we̵ […]The post Follow our travels live! appeared first on Travel is Free. - 17 days ago Sep 6, 2016, 6:07pm -
Perhaps the biggest news of the year (certainly the mos […]The post One Credit Card Bonus /w Over $2,000 of Travel! appeared first on Travel is Free. - 31 days ago Aug 23, 2016, 2:17am -
British Airways is running a decent companion sale for flights between the U.S. and Europe. When you book two tickets with identical itineraries you'll get the savings shown below. Simply book by September 28 for travel between Jan 1 and May 10, 201… - 16 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 7:58pm -
Voila Hotel Rewards makes it back to the Bonus Offer Highlight with the return of their double elite status credit offer! Simply stay 2 or more nights at participating hotels after registering and you'll boost your elite tier credits by two. Other bo… - 18 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 6:08pm -
Offer details:Earn up to 60,000 Bonus Asia Miles when you fly on Cathay Pacific between the U.S. and Hong Kong. Register Online (Registration is required) Plus, newly joined Asia Miles members will enjoy a one-time welcome offer of 500 Asia Miles!Fo… - 18 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 5:59pm -
WestJet has put out a lucrative bonus for flying between Canada and Las Vegas. It is primarily marketed as a WestJet Vacations offer for flight+hotel but the flight only portion is what really makes this today's bonus offer highlight. That flight onl… - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 4:51pm -
Not a member of Fairmont Hotels' President's Club? Now is the time to join as not only do you have to be a member to earn Aeroplan miles (up until earlier this year that wasn't the case) but if you join by November 15th using the link below you'll… - 3 days ago Sep 20, 2016, 8:22pm -
Offer detailsEarn Double EuroBonus Points for stays at participating Radisson Blu hotels in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and North America, Quorvus Collection and Radisson RED hotels in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Stays must be booked on… - 3 days ago Sep 20, 2016, 8:09pm -
If you have logged into your Best Western Rewards accounts over the past few weeks and checked what promotions were available to you this one should have been listed there but for sometime there wasn't a specific landing page for the offer. Well now… - 3 days ago Sep 20, 2016, 6:22pm -
Just like the offer for 500 FREE points for subscribing to Virgin Hotels emails, you can easily earn another 500 points subscribing to Virgin Sports emails!Offer details500 FREE Elevate Points when you subscribe to Virgin Sports emails. Full details.… - 3 days ago Sep 20, 2016, 5:33pm -
Thanks to our reader William for passing along today's Bonus Offer Highlight! Azul TudoAzul members can earn some nice bonuses for booking hotels via Kaligo! Remember you only have to book by Nov 4th, your stays can go to anytime in the future as lon… - 4 days ago Sep 19, 2016, 4:12pm -
The past week saw 47 new offers added to FFB from 24 different airline & hotel programs. From those offers these are FFB's Picks of the Week:Bonus Offer for FlyingAmerican AAdvantage - Earn up to 30,000 Bonus AAdvantage Miles when you fly on Ame… - 4 days ago Sep 19, 2016, 3:10pm -
Welcome to the next installment of our interview series where folks share their thoughts about Big Travel with Small Money! Miles & Points Interview: Rohan Anand Rohan writes about his love for aviation and travel at Airways Magazine and Upgrd.com.… - 3 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 8:30am -
A quick reminder for folks looking for an easy way to complete minimum spending requirements and earn extra miles & points! Until September 30, 2016, at 11:59 pm Pacific Time, Plastiq’s current promotion will give you a reduced 1.75% credit… - 4 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 8:00am -
I have official word on the Marriott Starwood merger details and what it means for you, your points, and your elite status! I spoke with Thom Kozik, Head of the Marriott loyalty program, and David Flueck of Starwood hotels. Starting later … Cont… - 7 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 4:35am -
There’s an increased offer for the Chase Ink Cash small business card! You’ll earn 30,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That’s 10,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards po… - 11 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 12:28am -
Dan is a 31-year-old traveler from Canada who travels with a visual impairment, both independently and with others. Legally blind, he shares his tips, tricks, and advice for how he travels to different countries in this interview, as well as resource… - 22 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 1:25pm -
The LGBT community is diverse and each sub-community has its own issues to deal with. In this post, Dani from Globetrottergirls explains why lesbian travel is different than traveling as a gay man or couple and the 4 things she thinks lesbians need t… - 4 days ago Sep 19, 2016, 1:00pm -
Most newbie solo traveler's fears are the same: you worry about your safety, if you're going to get lonely, and where you should go. Those issues and more are addressed in this post by Kristin Addis of Be My Travel Muse as she answers the 10 most com… - 9 days ago Sep 14, 2016, 1:00pm -
At first glance, Dubai seems like a very expensive destination but I was surprised at how I easy it was to find ways to save money once you peeled back the onion. Here's my advice on how to save big on your trip as well as my 9 favorite things to see… - 11 days ago Sep 12, 2016, 12:11am -
I've always been interested in seeing the Maldives and, last month, I finally went! I saw both of sides of the tourism here: the famous resorts and the new budget travel trail. Along the way, I learned a lot about this country, it's current tourism p… - 15 days ago Sep 8, 2016, 1:58pm -
Keith Mason is the founder of Points Hack, an Australian travel hacking website. He works to make the art of using frequent flyer and spending rewards programs more accessible to Australians. In this interview, he shares how he got started and how ot… - 17 days ago Sep 6, 2016, 1:00pm -
I finally went to Dubai and, based on what friends told me, I thought I knew what to expect. But Dubai turned out to be a city that isn't easily explained. There's more to it than meets the eyes and it's mix of old and new gives it a certain unique s… - 22 days ago Sep 1, 2016, 2:34pm -
There are nearly 80 countries in the world where being gay is against the law. In this month's post by Adam Groffman, he discusses whether or not LGBT travelers should boycott anti-LGBT countries, how to make an informed decision, and where to find i… - 25 days ago Aug 29, 2016, 12:00pm -
There are incredible travel deals happening all the time. In this post, I share with you where I go to get the best flight, hotel, tour deals when I'm looking to travel - and the one site that you should never ever use when you are planning a trip!… - 36 days ago Aug 18, 2016, 11:00am -
For the first time in a long time, I am going to a place I know nothing about... and I’m thrilled! Normally, if I have enough of a basic understanding of a place, I just wing it, but Sri Lanka required some work. Here's how to plan a trip in a dest… - 39 days ago Aug 15, 2016, 1:57pm -
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… - 16 days ago 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 -
A few weeks ago I posted how there was a strong rumor that the signup bonus on the Starwood American Express cards would be changing and sure enough, the signup bonus has now changed to a brand new and different type of offer. Instead of points, the… - 1 day ago Sep 22, 2016, 10:41am -
I love free point offers and there are two quick & easy opportunities right now to earn 500 to 750 FlexPerks points. I know many of you recently applied for the US Bank FlexPerks Visa with the increased signup bonus of 34,500 points due to their Olym… - 8 days ago Sep 15, 2016, 11:40am -
You might want to bookmark this post for future reference as it appears the reconsideration phone number for Chase cards has changed. Per Reddit, it appears the old reconsideration number of 1-888-245-0625 is no longer in service but there is a new,… - 13 days ago Sep 10, 2016, 12:00pm -
Update (9/22): So my source was kind of right as the offer did change today but I’m not sure it is a better offer. Here is my analysis of the new offer of two free nights at category 1-5 hotels. I want to stress the following information is simpl… - 17 days ago Sep 6, 2016, 11:35am -
Virgin America is giving away 500 Elevate points for subscribing to the Virgin Hotels newsletter. It took me less than 10 seconds to fill out my name, email address and Elevate number. Here is a direct link to the offer. 500 points for 10 seconds… - 21 days ago Sep 2, 2016, 7:40pm -
Link your Marriott and Starwood accounts here. If you have status with either brand, it should get matched instantly. Once you link, you’ll see options to transfer points from one program to the other. The ratio is 3 Marriott points for every 1 fro… - 3 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 8:28am -
Thanks to reader Rob for sharing a new link for Starwood’s Business credit card from Amex. This new bonus is for 2 free nights (in limited categories) instead of points. The personal link still looks to be 25,000 points (for now). But I might be up… - 1 day ago Sep 22, 2016, 8:44am -
Thanks to a few of you for emailing this. If you don’t have a Fairmont account, open one here and pick up 1,000 Aeroplan miles. Make sure you expand the Frequent Flyer Programs section to enter that Aeroplan information in. - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 9:24am -
I’ve posted this in the past, but I’m pretty sure it was buried in a list. Since readers keep regularly sending it in (and new iPhone talk has started again), I figured I should make it an “alone post.” Pretty simple…if you have any intere… - 3 days ago Sep 20, 2016, 8:44am -
All 3 Southwest credit cards are back up to 50,000 points. The Companion Pass is by far the main reason to get these. So, unless you want to have it a year less, remember the goal is for those points to post after January 1st. Yo New Yorkers, get an… - 4 days ago Sep 19, 2016, 7:41am -
A much bigger bonus of 80,000 points for the Best Western Business credit card. If, y’know…you’re into Best Western points. A new working link for the Barclays Arrival card. And it’s worth 50,000 points now. Happy to see this one again. I’… - 7 days ago Sep 16, 2016, 8:28am -
This one looks targeted, but it only takes a second. Definitely worth a shot. Thanks to reader Jason for the link worth a possible 5,000 Virgin America points if you register for a new account. - 8 days ago Sep 15, 2016, 7:23am -
Great? Hilton? Well, I’ve never said those words before. But Hilton surprised the hell out of me this time… Really strong promo (especially for a weekend stay). Some of their very best hotels are basically offering a buy one night, get one free… - 9 days ago Sep 14, 2016, 7:44am -
Got this from the guys at Rocketmiles yesterday: “Quick note to let you know about a new interesting offer we just launched on the AMEX Offers platform. I’ve seen you cover AMEX Offers from time to time so I’m hopeful this will be interesting… - 10 days ago Sep 13, 2016, 8:17am -
Time to catch up with some deals. A few to start the week… You can transfer your Amex Membership Rewards points to Virgin America with a 25% bonus. More importantly for some, you get gold status when transferring 80,000 or more points. Important be… - 11 days ago Sep 12, 2016, 8:17am -
Marriott have just announced the details of their acquisition of SPG. Part of this is the fact that you can now transfer SPG to Marriott points at a rate of 1:3 and conversely you can transfer Marriott to SPG at a rate of 3:1. They’ll also match yo… - 6 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 5:39am -
It’s still possible to earn the standard 25,000 point bonus from the American Express SPG personal and Business cards by using a referral link. The other offer is for two nights at any category one to five property. You can now also transfer SPG po… - 6 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 5:35am -
Marriott now has added information regarding their acquisition of SPG to their website (and also SPG’s website here). You can link your accounts by using this link. I’d recommend reading the F.A.Q in full, but here are some key points most people… - 7 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 5:00am -
User feiliujun posted the following images on chinese message board bbs showing the ability to link yout SPG & Marriott accounts and also the fact that SPG points will transfer to Marriott at a 1:3 ratio: In addition to showing the transfer rate, t… - 10 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 1:20am -
The Offer Enter promo code LINERIDE5 into your Lyft app and receive a discount of $5 on your next Lyft Line ride. The Fine Print Coupon is valid until September 30th, 2016 Valid for existing and new users While stocks last Our Verdict Chances are thi… - 11 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 12:27am -
As predicted SPG has changed the sign up bonus on their American Express co-branded cards. Let’s look at both offers: SPG Personal Direct link to offer Receive a sign up bonus of two free nights at any category 1-5 SPG property worldwide after you… - 1 day ago Sep 22, 2016, 7:51am -
Somebody on reddit asked about the Zero card, so I thought I’d dig in and do a full review of the card. Basically this is a hybrid debit/credit card, you add funds into your account and then you can spend those funds using the Zero Visa card (befor… - 1 day ago Sep 22, 2016, 2:49am -
We’re reposting this because American Airlines send out an e-mail to a lot of people about this offer and we’ve had a lot of questions. The Offer Direct link to offer Receive 1,000 AAdvantage miles when you open a Mileage Checking with Interest a… - 1 day ago Sep 22, 2016, 2:04am -
Bank of America has increased the sign up bonus to $200 on two of their business credit cards, I haven’t been able to find a none affiliate link for either of these offers unfortunately. Let’s take a look at both offers. WorldPoints Travel Reward… - 1 day ago Sep 22, 2016, 1:57am -
Starwood Preferred Guest has announced that they’ve added Avianca LifeMiles as a transfer partner. You’ll be able to transfer your Starwood’s Preferred Guest points to Avianca LifeMiles at a rate of 1:1. As always, if you transfer 20,000 or m… - 1 day ago Sep 22, 2016, 1:26am -
The highest cash back I’ve seen for Chase Ink Cash® Business Card! There are a plethora of business credit cards out there, however the Chase Ink Cash® Business Card offers some of the best rewards with $300 cash back signup bonus, no annual fee,… - 9 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 3:10am -
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 Blue Cash Preferred® Card from Ame… - 9 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 3:00am -
If you’re considering opening an IRA CD account, Discover bank is offering up to 2.30% APY if you open a new account with them. This much higher any other competitors savings account I have ever seen. This is a great account to open if you’re usi… - 11 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 1:00am -
For residents of California, FAST Federal Credit Union is offering you an opportunity to earn a $118.8 bonus! This offer does not expire and is based on each qualifying cycle! To start, you are required to open a FASTtunes Checking account. Once you… - 12 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 12:00am -
Are you looking for the hottest deals on laptops, T.Vs, computers, cell phones, household appliances, and other electronic items? You’re in the right spot! Today we have the Acer Laptop, Xbox One S Bundle, Hoover Vacuum, Motorola Smarphone, and mu… - 14 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 10:15pm -
If you’re looking to travel in the most cost efficient and money-saving way possible, here is a list of the best flight deals of the day! These promotions normally are only good for a few days. Make sure if you find a promotion that you like, book… - 14 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 10:00pm -
For a limited time, you can order a new ALCATEL OneTouch Idol 3 Global Unlocked 4G LTE Smartphone for only $99.99 + FREE SHIPPING! The ALCATEL ONETOUCH IDOL 3 offers the perfect amount of more for your smartphone. The IDOL 3 has more speed than a… - 14 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 9:45pm -
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® Business… - 14 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 9:40pm -
If you want a chance to travel to Nevada, here’s a great opportunity for you! If so, you can get a round-trip flight with American Airlines from Boston to Las Vegas starting at $191. Las Vegas, in Nevada’s Mojave Desert, is a resort city fa… - 15 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 9:15pm -
For a limited time, you can order a new Acer Aspire E 15 Laptop for only $349.99 + FREE SHIPPING! The new Aspire E Series laptops provide a comprehensive range of choices for every-day users, with many appealing features and an attractive design a… - 15 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 8:45pm -
The news that Marriott was purchasing Starwood Hotels was not positive news for those in the points community because it meant a good program, SPG, would likely be destroyed by combining it with a large company, Marriott, that already has a poor rewa… - 17 mins ago Sep 23, 2016, 11:30am -
Marriott and Starwood blindsided us with a late-night post on the details of their merger, which completed today, and their plans to immediately match status and allow points transfers between programs. This is a temporary move while they continue to… - 2 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 10:15am -
Now that the merger of Starwood and Marriott has been fully approved (the last hurdle was Chinese regulators), we’re already beginning to see hints of what the future of their two loyalty programs might look like. The SPG Business credit card from… - 20 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 3:57pm -
I managed to find two first class seats on a Cathay Pacific flight out of Los Angeles two weeks before departure. That’s not too hard — award space is not uncommon as long as you are flexible on your gateway airport — but usually I would h… - 22 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 1:30pm -
From the desk of the Devil’s Advocate… Yes, yes, we’re all very impressed with the increased signup bonus on Barclaycard’s Arrival+ Mastercard. If you haven’t heard (though I’m pretty sure you have), earlier this week the Arrival+ si… - 1 day ago Sep 22, 2016, 11:05am -
For a limited time, Virgin America is offering bonus Elevate points and Gold status when you transfer Membership Rewards points from American Express. I am not personally a huge fan of the Elevate program’s redemption opportunities. However, I ca… - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 3:55pm -
Last month I was perusing the public records of the Port of Seattle and came across architectural drawings of the new Centurion Lounge and Delta SkyClub in Concourse A/B and also the new Alaska Board Room being planned for the North Satellite. The cu… - 3 days ago Sep 20, 2016, 1:30pm -
The Sheraton Gateway LAX may be the worst airport hotel I’ve stayed at this year. Yes, I know it has had some rave reviews. Yes, I know it’s a difficult hotel market in general; none of the hotels there are truly inspiring. But hear me out. My wi… - 3 days ago Sep 20, 2016, 11:05am -
I apologize for the very short notice, but as always the Seattle-area travel meetup will be happening on the third Tuesday of the month. (It’s always on the third Tuesday, if you want to create a recurring appointment in your calendar.) It’s a g… - 4 days ago Sep 19, 2016, 7:50pm -
Both Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines are competing for the Seattle market, and this rivalry is reflected in their sponsorships and promotions as much as anything else. For example, Delta is the official sponsor of the Seattle Seahawks football te… - 4 days ago Sep 19, 2016, 3:55pm -
The new LivingSocial Restaurants Plus program provides you with cash back for dining at participating restaurants in Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Washington D.C.Plus, new members can earn $20 Bonus Cashback from LivingSocial R… - 16 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 7:46pm -
PaySimple is an online solution to help you manage and grow your business by making it easy to accept payments, streamline billing, sell online, retain customers, and book appointments.Plus, the PaySimple Referral Program provides current clients wi… - 16 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 7:30pm -
LegacyTexas Bank in North Texas will give you a $150 new account bonus when you open a new Maximum Checking Account and set up qualifying direct deposits, valid through September 30, 2016.Plus, you can earn up to a 1% APY when you sign up to receive… - 18 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 6:08pm -
MB Financial Bank is offering up to $250 in personal checking account and savings account bonuses for residents of IL, IN, and PA.Review this MB Financial Bank Bonus to earn up to $250 in cash rewards.The post MB Financial Bank $250 Personal Checki… - 1 day ago Sep 22, 2016, 7:50am -
Both new and current TopCashback members can get a $25 Restaurant.com Certificate for Free plus earn an extra $2 bonus, available nationwide.Restaurant.com gives $25 worth of a meal for $3 using the coupon code 'FRIES', and by combining that coupon… - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 8:15am -
New gift card offers are available on eBay:$100 Babies"R"Us Gift Card for only $85 - Limit of 5.AMC Theatres $25 Gift Card for Only $19.50 - Limit of 5.$50 Hotels.com Gift Card Gift Card For Only $40 - Limit of 1.$125 BedandBreakfast.com Gift Car… - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 8:10am -
Hooch is a members-only subscription drinks app that lets you enjoy 1 Free Drink Every Day at any of their partner venues, including classic mix drinks, wine, beer, and premium signature cocktails, giving you 30+ drinks per month for only a $9.99 mon… - 3 days ago Sep 20, 2016, 8:58pm -
Synovus Bank is providing new checking account customers with a $200 bonus when you set up direct deposits totaling at least $1,000 and make 15 Visa check card transactions within 60 days.This promotion is available at 28 different banking divisions… - 3 days ago Sep 20, 2016, 8:31am -
SunTrust Bank will give you up to a $300 bonus when you open a new SunTrust checking account with a qualifying direct deposit and make 10 debit card purchases, valid through December 31, 2016.This offer is available only to U.S. Residents with a U.S… - 3 days ago Sep 20, 2016, 8:29am -
Nationwide Bank is offering a $200 bonus for new customers when you open an E-Checking Account and set up a direct deposit, valid through September 1, 2017.The E-Checking Account from Nationwide Bank is available throughout the U.S.A., regardless of… - 3 days ago Sep 20, 2016, 8:24am -
The news that Marriott was purchasing Starwood Hotels was not positive news for those in the points community because it meant a good program, SPG, would likely be destroyed by combining it with a large company, Marriott, that already has a poor rewa… - 17 mins ago Sep 23, 2016, 11:30am -
It's now possible to link your Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest accounts. You can also request status matches between programs, and even transfer points.The "new Marriott" isn't planning on launching a single loyalty program until 2018… - 19 mins ago Sep 23, 2016, 11:28am -
The following is not legal advice. Please contact an attorney or Alexander at alex@bachuwalaw.com if you have questions on the subject. Points enthusiasts are always looking for ways to earn more points. The extremes they go through include mileage… - 1 hour ago Sep 23, 2016, 10:45am -
Today is the day. The Starwood and Marriott merger is officially here. Now instead of worrying about what that merger might look like in some future that we hope doesn’t come to pass, let’s actually look at what it means to those of us who car… - 1 hour ago Sep 23, 2016, 10:40am -
Overnight the merger between Marriott and Starwood was finalized, and amazingly enough the two companies are offering reciprocal benefits for their customers from day one:-- Members of Starwood Preferred Guest, Marriott Rewards, and Ritz-Carlton Rew… - 1 hour ago Sep 23, 2016, 10:38am -
Marriott and Starwood blindsided us with a late-night post on the details of their merger, which completed today, and their plans to immediately match status and allow points transfers between programs. This is a temporary move while they continue to… - 2 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 10:15am -
It is here! Marriott and SPG are now together and you can match your elite status between programs and transfer points back and forth. Find out about it!The post It’s Official: Marriott and SPG Elite Status and Point Transfers & How To appeared fi… - 2 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 10:06am -
Often, one of the big expenses of travel in Europe is the cost of ground transportation to get from place to place during a trip. Slovakia surprised me by how little it cost to move around the country by trains and buses. The price of city trams and… - 3 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 8:55am -
Often, one of the big expenses of travel in Europe is the cost of ground transportation to get from place to place during a trip. Slovakia surprised me by how little it cost to move around the country by trains and buses. The price of city trams and… - 3 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 8:42am -
One more day before I board my petri dish with wings and head back to my primary side of the globe. Something they never say about flying: It doesn’t matter what class you are sitting in. If the flight is long enough, you will pick up somebody’s… - 1 day ago Sep 22, 2016, 7:27am -
A quick hit: Miles for Driving Miles Avis and Budget are offering some big (It’s all relative.) mileage earning opportunities for renting a car. From now until October 15, rent a car for three or more days and not only will you get a discount (up t… - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 12:56am -
Hi folks, I’ll be traveling for most of the next two weeks, so posts will be infrequent. Until then, I leave you with this video of a 787 doing a near-vertical takeoff. Want to subscribe? Just enter your email in the box above (and to the right) an… - 6 days ago Sep 17, 2016, 11:41pm -
A few days ago, Carnival Corporation (the parent of the Carnival, Princess and Holland America brands, among others) announced an order for three new ships. Nothing unusual, except for the size of the ships: 180,000 tons, 5,200 passengers. Size Matte… - 7 days ago Sep 16, 2016, 3:25pm -
This is a topic that I’ve covered in the past, but it is worth repeating. There’s one overarching rule when it comes to earning points and miles: Nothing is free. Yes, you will see headlines saying things like, “How I flew First Class around th… - 8 days ago Sep 15, 2016, 4:47pm -
SPG More For You SPG has opened registration for its fourth quarterish promotion, More For You. The bonus is will give you double base points during the week and triple on weekend stays that include a Friday or Saturday night. But be sure to check ou… - 9 days ago Sep 14, 2016, 7:54pm -
Let’s take a look at some of the interesting news from around the travel industry… New Hotel Policy: BYOS (Bring Your Own Sheets) Eww. Inside Edition is not my traditional news source, but a recent video from the company was, well, gross. At a… - 10 days ago Sep 13, 2016, 3:28pm -
It’s no secret that one of my core rules around accumulating miles is to use credit card sign-up bonuses to your advantage. But that doesn’t mean that every deal is equal, and what looks like the best of deals may not be. Here’s one example. Vi… - 11 days ago Sep 12, 2016, 3:05pm -
Just a reminder: If you plan on taking part in a promotion, you almost always have to register for it. Even if you complete everything that the promo asks you to do, if you haven’t signed up for it, you won’t get anything. It may seem like overki… - 12 days ago Sep 11, 2016, 12:49am -
The World Series with Starwood Contest #1: Win a trip to the first game of the 2016 World Series. Either enter at the contest site or by staying in a Sheraton hotel between now and October 4. One entry per night, with a couple of entries per night at… - 15 days ago Sep 8, 2016, 1:24pm -
Today marks an exciting day for our members, and we’re thrilled for you to be among the first to hear about it here! With the Starwood and Marriott merger now officially complete, our loyalty programs still remain separate. However, starting tod… - 4 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 7:23am -
Airline announces the world's shortest international flight, with the 13-mile journey taking just EIGHT MINUTESAn Austrian airline is claiming to have launched the shortest international flight - taking just eight minutes.The quick trip, being sol… - 7 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 5:12am -
I'll be travelling to Italy soon and I want to find the best bank to have. I have been warned not to exchange money in NYC but to do it upon arrival through an atm. I'm willing to sign up for the best bank that offers little to no fee on the followin… - 8 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 3:48am -
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: - 13 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 10:26pm -
Any advice on redeeming AA award ticket to Europe June/July 2016? The only flights available are on BA which charge huge fees. I'm looking for saver business (preferable) and checked two weeks worth of availability to multiple cities from NYC. Ev… - 14 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 9:47pm -
Coming Soon to SPGHotels that are in development, confirmed as on track to open, and rumors. Please cite sources, if possible.Leaving SPGHotels that have announced their departure from SPG. - 15 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 9:06pm -
[Updated to remove non-working signup link - 13-Jan-2015]IntroductionThe Skyguide Executive Privilege Club is a good way for those who fly less frequently to get airport lounge access without paying for lounge memberships or expensive credit cards.… - 19 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 5:03pm -
April 2015, 2 nightsWe spent a lot of time to decide which hotel we should book for our 2night/3days stay in Berlin, where he was also going to celebrate his birthday.Making up our mind was difficult. We had wittled down our list to two hotels - Th… - 19 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 4:25pm -
http://www.fourseasons.com/newyorkdowntown/dining http://www.fourseasons.com/newyork/accommodations/?c=t&_s_icmp=mmenuand how do they compare to other luxury hotels??? - 20 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 4:01pm -
I know I'm a bit of an edge case here, but I'll ask in cases someone knows. What time does check in open for the Emirates flight out of Harare. I'm used to being able to turn up an hour before departure, for my flights with BA and SAA (Harare is... - 6 mins ago Sep 23, 2016, 11:41am -
So I fly to Canada on Air Canada about once a year and have started accumulating points. Is there anything I can do with the points other than use it for flights or NA hotels? I am a UK resident. The entire mechandise section seems 'off limits' as.… - 34 mins ago Sep 23, 2016, 11:13am -
Hi all, Forgive me if this scenario has been posted before...I have a round trip itinerary (2 segments both nonstop EWR-SFO-EWR) for January..On United.com previously I could view both legs of travel..yesterday I called to change the return flight..… - 40 mins ago Sep 23, 2016, 11:07am -
Happy Friday to you all. As promised in this thread: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1787036-mini-tr-ba-f-experience-can-still-good.html ... ...here's a Video TR of the return trip on the A380, LAX-LHR. The trip... - 1 hour ago Sep 23, 2016, 10:26am -
I'm staying at an SPG property in a week with an additional guest. I'm SPG Plat and care about collecting night credits; but the stay was booked with points from my guest's account (SPG Gold, doesn't care about night credits). Is it possible to... - 1 hour ago Sep 23, 2016, 10:19am -
I see this evenings last scheduled arrivals into IVC have both turned around and diverted back to CHC.... It's not foggy here, wonder what is happening? According to flight radar the WLG flight went out over the beach, then did several circuits... - 2 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 10:16am -
Hi, I've got an BA Exec Club membership I've had for a while even though I haven't flown much the past couple of years. However, over the past 3 months I've gone from zero up to Silver and half way to Gold. But my membership year ends in just.… - 2 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 10:13am -
I am traveling business class from OSL to BKK via DOH, a friend of mine is connecting at DOH traveling with me on the same flight to BKK but in economy. I am also OW Sapphire. Can I guest him in any of the DOH lounges in this scenario? ... - 2 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 10:07am -
If your circumstances meant you had to spend almost 24 hours in an airport, can you spend that much time in the lounge ? have a sleep and shower etc - 2 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 9:57am -
Frustration Fridays, a place to vent about any problems or issues you've had either recently or a while ago and a place to get some advice on how to avoid those kinds of situations. Please no flaming other members, no matter how silly you think their… - 44 mins ago Sep 23, 2016, 11:03am -
If you have a referral code for the Zero Financial Hybrid Debit/Credit card, please post it in this thread. Contest mode has been enabled, which randomizes the order of top-level comments, hides the votes, and collapses responses by default. Please d… - 13 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 11:12pm -
I got into churning just year ago when my expenses started going up, and it's been a great time so far! Over the past couple of months, I have felt that news about this hobby has become a lot more mainstream, and I wanted to see if it was my inexperi… - 13 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 10:28pm -
Hey guys love the sub, first time poster here. Been following for months and picked up the CSR, CSP, Freedom, IHG, Discover It, BCP. Got approved for the BCP just yesterday and like the idea of setting up a no AF MR points card so I'm thinking of ope… - 15 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 8:24pm -
A few weeks ago I received a Paypal payment for a purchase made over Reddit. I went to print the shipping label with Paypal and wished to charge the shipping (which was a rather large amount, shipping a 5 lb package internationally) to my credit card… - 20 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 4:02pm -
EDIT 1: NOW LIVE 1:3 Transfer - /u/vivano Instantly link account and match status - /u/asem64 and /u/churner123 Status matches and points transfers are both ways (1:3 and 3:1), meaning that you can always transfer back to SPG if the travel packages… - 20 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 3:22pm -
20K Starwood points can transfer into 25K airline miles with dozens of airlines. That used to include Continental and United, but as the AMEX and Chase co-brand battles heated up, the Starwood transfer ratio to those airlines was chopped to a measl… - 5 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 6:45am -
If you earn 110K Southwest points in a calendar year you’ll earn Southwest Companion Pass status. With Southwest Companion Pass you’ll get to bring a companion with you for free on all Southwest paid and award flights. Status earned in 2016 will… - 6 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 5:53am -
Starwood-Marriott Account Link Setup Marriott completed their buyout of Starwood today and you can now transfer Starpoints to Marriott Rewards points at a 1:3 ratio and Marriott Rewards points to Starwood at a 3:1 ratio. The minimum amount of points… - 7 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 5:00am -
Cuisinart Smart Stick 2 Speed Brushed Stainless Steel Hand Blender With Attachments This was $50.99 earlier today and is now the lowest price ever from Amazon. -Includes Power cord, blending, whisk, and chopper/grinder attachment -Also includes 16-ou… - 8 hours ago Sep 23, 2016, 3:22am -
American Express is a DansDeals.com advertiser. -Earn 3 points per dollar on airfare with the AMEX Premier Rewards Gold Card or the AMEX Business Gold Rewards Card -Earn 3 points per dollar and get $300 in airfare automatically refunded every calen… - 15 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 9:04pm -
Update: The additional 20% off has been extended through 9/23. Groupon Linky Save 20% off up to 3 local deals with code (Exp: 09/22): AUTUMN20 -New Groupon accounts can save 25% off local deals with code: FIRST Kosher deals (Always check local kos… - 15 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 8:30pm -
Please note: This is a paid advertisement. Godinger is offering 50% off $150+ orders as well as Free Shipping until September 28th. Just use promo code DANSDEALS when checking out to apply the discount. Ceska, wholesale, and already discounted items… - 16 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 8:05pm -
Please note: This is a paid advertisement which is stickied as the top post, please scroll down for new posts. Rosh Hashana is just 3 weeks away and Kosherwine.com has slashed their prices to the guaranteed lowest prices of the year. The Annual Koshe… - 19 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 4:41pm -
Update, 9/22: Both of my orders arrived, vote in the pool and post what you’ve received in the comments! Originally posted on 9/20: On Saturday evening I posted a Samsung.com coupon code that was good for $100 off anythin… - 20 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 4:05pm -
Update: Sold out! –Pack Of 40 Apples & Cinnamon Quaker Instant Oatmeal -Clip the 15% off coupon. If you subscribe to 1 of the 40 packs you’ll pay $5.26 or $6.01 shipped depending on how many Amazon subscriptions you have. That’s 13.2 or 15 cent… - 20 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 3:19pm -
Why You Should Cover Your Laptop Camera I read a few months ago that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg puts tape over his computer’s webcam. Now, FBI Director James Comey recommends doing the same thing. He says, “There’s some sensible things you sh… - 20 hours ago Sep 22, 2016, 4:00pm -
Want to know how to travel in style, just like the pros? We check in with frequent fliers to find out how often they fly, their favorite destinations and what they never leave home without. Name: Jake Redman Occupation: SiriusXM Host/Producer and Fou… - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 9:42pm -
The pageantry and excitement of the Palio di Siena is something I’ve wanted to experience for a long time. Fortunately, I recently had the opportunity to attend this spectacular event with the help of the folks at Palio Tours, a tour company that s… - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 5:41pm -
Don’t Wait at an Idle Baggage Carousel Yesterday’s tip was a good one. It was all about how to stay safe at the airport based on a New York Times article entitled “How to Stay Safe at the Airport.” I recommend reading the whole article, but… - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 3:00pm -
THE TOP 10 IN TRAVEL NEWS THIS WEEK: More than 70,000 American Airlines workers to debut new uniforms How Brexit is changing U.S. travel to London and beyond Elite status? You can now fly standby on Southwest Airlines Cut Flights Between US, Europe L… - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 12:00pm -
This week’s travel contests include: Win a European river cruise worth up to $10,000 Win a trip to the Bahamas Win a trip for two to Paris, France Win a $20,000 cruise to Antarctica Win a trip to Dubai Win a seven-day Norway cruise Win a cruise for… - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 11:00am -
While I was searching on Amazon for “children’s travel books,” the Cozy Greens Backseat Car Organizer came up on the first page, as it’s a bestseller. My wife and I like to have a clean car, and I can see we aren’t alone. This backseat auto… - 3 days ago Sep 20, 2016, 11:30pm -
Like this feature? Check out past Travel Book of the Week posts! I’m obviously new to parenting and since one of my passions is travel, I’m hoping my son will share it with me. That’s why shortly after he was born I went searching for “childr… - 3 days ago Sep 20, 2016, 10:30pm -
On Thursday, my wife Natalie gave me the best anniversary gift ever when she gave birth to our first child, Jack Hansen DiScala! It was amazing beyond description and the next day, her mom flew in from Toronto. What Natalie didn’t know is that for… - 3 days ago Sep 20, 2016, 9:30pm -
It’s not every day I get to feature a kids travel website, but since my first son was born last week I thought I would do it in honor of him. To be honest, I didn’t know National Geographic even had a kids magazine and site. The National Geograp… - 3 days ago Sep 20, 2016, 8:30pm -
I do this post once a month. Some bloggers do it at the first of each month and then continue to bombard readers with endless blog posts that are just credit card sale pumps. So, before you attack me for being a sleazy pumper, can we come to an under… - 1 hour ago Sep 23, 2016, 10:30am -
An introductory post by former newbie Wei, how he started in the hobby, his successes and mistakes & how cool it is to travel for free! I introduced Wei to our hobby only after I made sure he can handle it! And I am proud to say he has come a very lo… - 1 day ago Sep 22, 2016, 10:30am -
We bring you First Class awards to New Zealand, beware Marriott Rewards ,visit Chernobyl & Cocos Islands in the middle of nowhere, notice some funky United award pricing, a giant douche bag in China gets his dog 7 iPhones, visit remote Yemen mountain… - 2 days ago Sep 21, 2016, 10:30am -
We bring you more ways to get to South America and specifically Colombia with miles, the evolution of the Hyatt Credit Card, we travel to Denali & Slovakia & FinCon16, learn how to use Qantas miles in the Pacific, we learn about the greatest bubble i… - 3 days ago Sep 20, 2016, 10:30am -
We show you how to fly to South America with points, get you free IHG Rewards points, fly on the best Embraer private jet, how to form a business in Michigan, how flight attendants hate flying to India, two incredible stories how a Russian pilot de… - 4 days ago Sep 19, 2016, 10:30am -
We help you register for all the quarterly and hotel fall promos, read a reddit AMA on Wells Fargo Bank Employee Tells All, go off on some “helpful” bloggers hungry for clicks, see some great photographs of the past week, read a sad story of what… - 5 days ago Sep 18, 2016, 10:30am -
See you in San Diego next week for a blogger conference! Just heads up what’s coming up. Also a few comments and suggestions to improve the TBB experience lol. TBB Blog Mission: To Entertain. Educate. Inspire. In That Order! This site is AD-FREE! Y… - 6 days ago Sep 17, 2016, 10:30am -
We bring you the best Southeast Asia IHG hotels, discover for you an awesome Hajj trip report, get you more free Virgin America points, a great resource of all the card linked reward programs, look inside a North Korean passport, visit some awesome c… - 7 days ago Sep 16, 2016, 10:30am -
We bring you the never ending mainstream coverage of the Chase Sapphire Reserve cult, visit stunning twisted towers and the best European museums, watch some awesome nature videos, show you how you are going to save you by not following some myths, w… - 8 days ago Sep 15, 2016, 10:30am -
We show you how to get to Europe with United miles, more Wells Fargo fallout, get you more Hyatt Gold Passport points, talk about what is the best rewards currency, revisit Onefinestay’s CEO interview, visit Burning Man, check out moustaches, go to… - 9 days ago Sep 14, 2016, 10:30am -
