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  • Delta Partners with Uber to Earn SkyMiles
      The Atlanta-based carrier announced a partnership with Uber, where travelers can earn SkyMiles every time they take a trip or order food with the logistics company.   Miles Earned for Everything From Uber Eats to Reserve Rides Under the partnersh…
    - 1 day ago Apr 25, 2025, 12:20am -
  • Alaska Airlines Continues Expansion in San Diego
      The airline announced they would increase total flights by 30% while adding three new flights from San Diego: Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Denver International Airport (DEN), and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX).   Alaska Increas…
    - 1 day ago Apr 25, 2025, 12:16am -
  • Frontier Takes Another Swing at Southwest With Status Match
      The airline is now offering all Southwest A-Tier elite members the opportunity to match to Frontier Miles Elite Gold with a $40 fee.   Offer Available to Any Level Rapid Rewards Elite Member Frontier says the deal is open to any tier of Rapid Rew…
    - 9 days ago Apr 16, 2025, 11:43pm -
  • American Becomes Next Carrier to Offer Free Wi-Fi to Loyalty Members
      The airline announced the free wi-fi will begin in January 2026 on roughly 90% of their fleet.   Free Wi-Fi Will Be Avialable on Viasat, Intelsat Equipped Flights According to the airline, free wi-fi will be accessible to American AAdvanrtage mem…
    - 9 days ago Apr 16, 2025, 11:38pm -
  • Despite Continued Loyalty Growth, Delta Lowers Growth Outlook
      The revised outlook comes as the airline released their 2025 first quarter results on April 9, reporting an operating income of $569 million with an operating margin of 4%.   Delta Says Growth “Stalled” Due to Financial Uncertainty Speaking t…
    - 16 days ago Apr 10, 2025, 6:21am -
  • American Pilots International Remote Baggage Screening With CBP
      The carrier is launching International Remote Baggage Screening (IRBS) with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, a process that the airline says will make travel a lot more convenient for flyers.   IRBS Allows Screening Modernization, Reducing Fly…
    - 16 days ago Apr 10, 2025, 6:17am -
  • United to Add 20% More Flights to San Francisco
      The airline announced they would increase flying by 20% in 2025, with new destinations planned in Asia and Australia.   New Destinations Include Adelaide, Ho Chi Minh City, and Manila United’s plan calls for 300 daily flights at SFO during Summ…
    - 22 days ago Apr 4, 2025, 12:12am -
  • Alaska Adds Milestone Rewards, Additional Benefits on Hawaiian Airlines
      The Seattle-based airline announced new benefits for their loyal flyers, including some that extend to their sister carrier Hawaiian Airlines.   Milestones, Checked Bags, and Extra Comfort Now Available Across Carriers In October 2024, Alaska ann…
    - 22 days ago Apr 4, 2025, 12:08am -
  • Air France, Sofitel Introduce New Business Class Bedding
      The airline announced the launch of a new mattress pad from Accor’s Sofitel, the hospitality company’s luxury brand.   Mattress Pad Designed to Feel Like “Floating on a Cloud” The mattress pad was designed to fit well across all of the ai…
    - 24 days ago Apr 2, 2025, 2:04am -
  • Can a Airbus A380 Airline Redefine Trans-Atlantic Travel?
      Britain’s The Independent reports the airline is ready for operations, despite not yet having their own Air Operator Certificate or Operating License from the nation’s authorties.   “We’ve Got A Lot of People That Want to Fly” With two…
    - 24 days ago Apr 2, 2025, 2:00am -

View From the Wing

One Mile at a Time

The Frequent Miler

The Flight Deal

The Free-quent Flyer

  • Hoarding, rationing, and the next dollar problem
    I have recently found myself in what should be an enviable position for any travel hacker: I’ve booked all my upcoming flights and stays, used up my quarterly and semi-annual credits, and am still sitting on all the miles and points I could conceiv…
    - 44 days ago Mar 12, 2025, 8:14pm -
  • Use airline booking portals to evade VRBO damage deposits
    I like staying in hotels. This isn’t a normative judgment, if anything it’s a confession that like everyone on Earth I’m the product of my upbringing: growing up, when my family traveled we stayed in a chaotic variety of tents, trailers, condos…
    - 65 days ago Feb 19, 2025, 11:25pm -
  • My successful delayed baggage claim through American Airlines and Chase
    On December 24, 2024, American Airlines suffered a nationwide groundstop which naturally resulted in a series of delays. My partner and I were scheduled on a short nonstop flight in the morning that ultimately arrived in the early evening. No sooner…
    - 84 days ago Jan 31, 2025, 7:43pm -
  • Cash, leverage, debt, equity, and the difference between fake and real opportunity costs
    Worth doing with cashMany years ago when I spent more time on the travel hacking circuit, I heard a guest talking about a then-current Office Depot/OfficeMax deal. She exclaimed, “it was worth doing with cash!” This made such an impression on me…
    - Jan 13, 2025, 10:28pm -
  • Upton Sinclair, petty capitalism, and intrusive thoughts
    “It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends upon his not understanding it.”I’ve been thinking about that line from Upton Sinclair’s campaign memoir “I, Candidate for Governor,” on and off for the last ye…
    - Jan 12, 2025, 8:24pm -
  • Comparing Bank of America Preferred Rewards and US Bank Smartly relationships
    For a good number of years, Bank of America has offered the highest cashback rebate on unbonused spend through their “Preferred Rewards” relationship program. Once you’re enrolled in the “Platinum Honors” tier, you earn 2.625% cashback on t…
    - Jan 8, 2025, 11:58pm -
  • Two years investing with Prosper peer-to-peer lending
    For the last few years I’ve been scaling up my investments with the Prosper peer-to-peer lending platform. Since there is essentially no community information available (the Prosper forum on reddit has been silent for 7 years, and Bogleheads was ev…
    - Jan 7, 2025, 8:06pm -
  • Two steps forward and one step sideways with Hyatt awards
    I’ve seen a number of people write about two big improvements to the World of Hyatt award booking system: during the reservation process, Guest of Honor Awards (giving the guest Globalist privileges during their stay) and Suite Upgrade Awards can n…
    - Dec 20, 2024, 10:31pm -
  • Vermont, the ratchet of prosperity, the community of isolation, and the isolation of community
    I recently spent a few weeks in Vermont during what they hilariously call “stick” season, the one between “leaf-peeping” and “ski” seasons (because the leaves have already fallen off but the snow hasn’t fallen yet), and the experience m…
    - Dec 19, 2024, 7:01pm -
  • Robinhood never understood what their appeal was
    [edit 11/25/24: a trusted reader in the comments has the 3% cash back credit card, so it does really exist]I’ve written a number of times about Robinhood, the free stock-and-ETF trading app, over the years, and back in March I wrote about what I de…
    - Nov 25, 2024, 10:51pm -

Well Traveled Mile

  • World of Hyatt FAQ: All Your Questions Answered
    With some of the best elite status benefits across all hotel programs, the World of Hyatt loyalty program is incredibly valuable for travels looking to ... Read moreWorld of Hyatt FAQ: All Your Questions Answered
    - Jan 19, 2021, 8:36pm -
  • Your Guide to Maximizing Hilton Diamond Benefits
    As Hilton Honor's top-tier elite status, Diamond status is stacked with valuable perks for business and luxury travelers alike. This guide covers everything you need ... Read moreYour Guide to Maximizing Hilton Diamond Benefits
    - Jan 6, 2021, 11:50pm -
  • Your Guide to Maximizing Hilton Honors Gold Benefits
    With over 6,300 properties across 18 brands, the Hilton Honors program is one of the largest and most popular hotel loyalty programs. Gold status is ... Read moreYour Guide to Maximizing Hilton Honors Gold Benefits
    - Jan 6, 2021, 11:10pm -
  • New Tool! Compare Credit Card Bonus Offers on a Graph
    We're excited to announce the launch of our new Card Maximizer tool. The idea of the tool is to help you quantitatively compare credit card offers. With ... Read moreNew Tool! Compare Credit Card Bonus Offers on a Graph
    - Mar 26, 2020, 10:18pm -
  • SFO United Polaris Lounge Review
    The new United Polaris lounge at San Francisco Airport (SFO) is one of the world’s largest lounges. On 28,120 square feet (2,612 square meters) you ... Read moreSFO United Polaris Lounge Review
    - Mar 5, 2020, 5:25am -
  • An In-Depth Guide to All 29 Marriott Hotel Brands
    Now that Marriott has merged with SPG and Ritz-Carlton, there are 32 Marriott hotel brands across the world representing more than 6,700 properties. You'll notice ... Read moreAn In-Depth Guide to All 29 Marriott Hotel Brands
    - Mar 5, 2020, 3:44am -
  • Marriott Bonvoy FAQ: All Your Questions Answered in One Place
    Have questions about getting started, earning or redeeming Marriott points? This comprehensive Marriott Bonvoy FAQ goes over everything you should know with answers to all ... Read moreMarriott Bonvoy FAQ: All Your Questions Answered in One Place
    - Mar 4, 2020, 8:19pm -
  • Complete Guide to United MileagePlus [2021 Guide]
    While it's gone through many changes United's MileagePlus remains one of the most valuable airline loyalty programs. Among U.S. frequent flyer programs, United MileagePlus offers ... Read moreComplete Guide to United MileagePlus [2021 Guide]
    - Mar 3, 2020, 8:15pm -
  • How to Get Hilton Gold Status (and Why You Want It)
    Having Gold status with Hilton Honors means you'll get extra perks when you stay at Hilton hotels and resorts. This can amount to savings money ... Read moreHow to Get Hilton Gold Status (and Why You Want It)
    - Mar 2, 2020, 11:25pm -
  • Credit Card Referral Bonus Programs - Refer a Friend to Earn Extra Points
    Want to earn thousands of bonus points or hundreds in cash back just by referring your friends and family to a credit card they'll love? ... Read moreCredit Card Referral Bonus Programs - Refer a Friend to Earn Extra Points
    - Feb 21, 2020, 5:03am -

MileValue

  • Everything You Need to Know About Downgrading a High Annual Fee Card
    All information about the American Express® Green Card and the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card has been collected independently by MileValue.Given generous welcome bonuses and valuable benefits associated with premium credit cards, these…
    - 3 days ago Apr 23, 2025, 9:00am -
  • Best Ways to Book Delta Flights with Citi ThankYou Points
    Citi ThankYou Rewards is an excellent (and often underrated) credit card rewards program. While it’s not as popular as other programs, such as Chase Ultimate Rewards or American Express Membership Rewards, the Citi ThankYou Rewards program has some…
    - 10 days ago Apr 16, 2025, 9:00am -
  • Best Ways to Book Delta Flights with Chase Ultimate Rewards
    All information about Chase Sapphire Reserve®, Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and Chase Freedom Unlimited® has been collected independently by Milevalue.com. Chase Sapphire Reserve®, Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and Chase Freedom Unlimited® h…
    - 17 days ago Apr 9, 2025, 9:00am -
  • Best Ways to Fly to Australia with Points and Miles
    Australia is high on every traveler’s bucket list. And it’s hardly a wonder why—world-class beaches, tropical rainforests, the Great Barrier Reef, the Outback and more make Australia a dream come true for all travelers alike.Yet, while Austral…
    - 31 days ago Mar 26, 2025, 9:00am -
  • Rewards Earning Strategy to Book Domestic Travel
    All information about the American Express Green Card has been collected independently by MileValue.We get it—not everyone is interested in flashy international trips in first class.The post Rewards Earning Strategy to Book Domestic Travel appear…
    - 38 days ago Mar 19, 2025, 9:00am -
  • How to Earn Points and Miles by Paying Taxes
    While most of us don’t like paying taxes, the silver lining is that paying taxes through credit cards that earn rewards—in the form of cash back, points or miles—can be profitable compared to paying taxes from bank accounts using checks or elec…
    - 45 days ago Mar 12, 2025, 9:00am -
  • Best Ways to Book American Airlines Flights with Chase Ultimate Rewards
    American Airlines currently isn’t a transfer partner with any of the major flexible currency programs, so unless you collect AAdvantage miles or transfer Marriott Bonvoy points to the AAdvantage program at a 3:1 ratio, you need to use other loyalty…
    - 52 days ago Mar 5, 2025, 10:00am -
  • How to Book Hyatt Stays With Points
    Hyatt hotels and the World of Hyatt loyalty program are favorites among many travelers and points and miles enthusiasts.One factor that differentiates the World of Hyatt program is that it’s the only major United States-based hotel loyalty program…
    - 59 days ago Feb 26, 2025, 10:00am -
  • The Basics of Delta SkyMiles
    Delta Air Lines is considered one of the Big Three U.S. carriers (alongside American Airlines and United Airlines) and, indeed, is one of the largest commercial carriers in the country as well as in the world. Delta operates more than 4,000 flights…
    - 66 days ago Feb 19, 2025, 10:00am -
  • Maximize ThankYou Rewards with the Citi Card Trifecta
    ThankYou® Points are the currency of the Citi ThankYou® Rewards program, which is one of the major flexible rewards programs in the United States. With the Citi ThankYou® Rewards program, cardholders can use points in several ways, such as redeemi…
    - 80 days ago Feb 5, 2025, 10:00am -

Frequent Flier

  • Southwest Employees Stage Vaccine Protest at Headquarters and in Court
      Both events happened on Monday, October 18, 2021, as the employees seek an alternative to either accepting the vaccine or potentially losing their jobs. Southwest Pilots Ask Court for Time, While Employees Stage Demonstration The demonstration at…
    - Oct 19, 2021, 6:44pm -
  • Flyer Makes Ill-Advised Stand on Airplane Using Microphone
      A Delta Air Lines passenger learned that the hard way when they attempted to “educate” the passengers about the COVID-19 pandemic during their flight. The moment on the Sunday, October 17, 2021 flight was caught on video thanks to a flyer post…
    - Oct 19, 2021, 6:16pm -
  • Singapore Airlines Plans World’s Shortest A380 Flight
      CNN reports Singapore Airlines will start flying some of their Airbus A380 aircraft between their home airport of Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Singapore Operates Hour-Long Flight For “Operational Reasons” Prior to…
    - Oct 19, 2021, 3:57am -
  • Southwest Denies Employees Subversive Actions to Blame for Network Meltdown
      In a message posted online, airline president and COO Mike Van de Ven outlined the problems that caused hundreds of flights to be cancelled.   “The Weekend Challenges Were Not a Result of Unusual Southwest Employee Activity” In his explanatio…
    - Oct 15, 2021, 3:09pm -
  • Arrivederci Alitalia, Ciao…ITA?
      Reuters reports the airline has flown its last flight, with government-owned airline Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA) taking over the operations on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. New Airline, New Owners, Same Alitalia Colors (and Potential Problems) The moder…
    - Oct 15, 2021, 2:42pm -
  • Former 737 MAX Chief Technical Pilot Charged with Fraud
      U.S. attorneys for the Northern District of Texas announced the inditement of 49-year-old Mark A. Forkner on multiple counts of wire fraud and fraud involving aircraft parts in interstate commerce. Forkner: “I basically lied to the regulators (u…
    - Oct 15, 2021, 2:14pm -
  • American and JetBlue Roll Out Reciprocal Elite Benefits
      Both carriers announced which reciprocal rewards their most loyal flyers will get starting immediately. Reciprocal Benefits Include Priority Check-In, Security Screening and Boarding Between the two programs, the benefits are split equally for eli…
    - Oct 14, 2021, 3:12am -
  • Delta Climbs Back to Profitability, Reporting $216 Million Pre-Tax Income
      On the quarter ending September 30, 2021, the airline reported a pre-tax income of $216 million, excluding a $1.3 billion net benefit related to the second Payroll Support Program extension by Congress. SkyMiles Membership Continues to Grow, While…
    - Oct 13, 2021, 10:48pm -
  • What REALLY Caused Southwest’s Massive Weekend Meltdown?
      Immediately, rumors began spreading on the reasons why flights were grounded. While some blamed weather and a lack of staff at air traffic control centers, others claimed unionized pilots were attempting subversive action to protest COVID-19 vacci…
    - Oct 13, 2021, 8:48pm -
  • Marriott “Week of Wonders” Offers Bonuses for Booking Travel
      The hospitality giant launched their second annual “Week of Wonders,” offering limited-time bonuses for those who schedule a stay between October 7 and 14, 2021. “Wonders” Include Discounts, Points Bonuses and Experiences Similar to their…
    - Oct 8, 2021, 12:15am -

Travel is Free

  • Most Domestic Flights As Low As 5,000 AA Miles
    I was just looking at AA domestic flights and every route I’ve searched for so far has many days available for 5,000 AA miles. This goes as far as Oct 2020.The post Most Domestic Flights As Low As 5,000 AA Miles appeared first on Travel is Free.
    - Nov 20, 2019, 8:33pm -
  • Nick of FM on #40kFarAway [TIF Podcast]
    Nick of FrequentMiler talks about his experience doing the “40K To Far Away” contest, where all 3 FrequentMiler bloggers see how far they can get, each with 40,000 of a different bank currency. Nick, given Citi TY Points, found and used the deal…
    - Oct 24, 2019, 6:41pm -
  • The Extreme Maximizing of JAL Miles
    Whenever I’ve done posts comparing the prices across different programs I’ve already found that JAL Miles are among the lowest, but today I’ll show you how to potentially double the value of these already great miles.   As you’ll see, I firs…
    - Oct 22, 2019, 7:49pm -
  • Asia Miles Award Charts & Routing Rules
    Once again, I realized that there was no published Asia Miles partner award chart (which is different than the OneWorld Multi-Carrier Award Chart), and so I decided to make and quick publish the Asia Miles Partner Award Chart, alongside the Cathay an…
    - Oct 21, 2019, 7:06pm -

Frequent Flyer Bonuses

Million Mile Secrets

  • How to Bring Your Social Media Monetization Strategy to Email
    There are many ways to monetize your online presence, including ads on your website, paid posts on social media, or via email. While social media may be newer to the monetization scene than websites, emails, or blogs, it has quickly become one of t…
    - 50 days ago Mar 6, 2025, 3:33pm -
  • A Quick Guide to 7 Key Email Marketing Metrics to Watch
    Maximize your email efforts by tracking these metrics and making adjustments as needed.With the growing number of customer and client interactions online, building and nurturing an email list is extremely important. But — it’s only the beginn…
    - Nov 20, 2023, 9:41pm -
  • How to Choose an Email Newsletter Service
    Email was invented in 1971, and since then, it has completely changed how we communicate with people we know and those we may not know in person. With the introduction of social media in 1997 and the rapid rise and evolution of these channels, it w…
    - Oct 31, 2023, 1:11pm -
  • An Introduction to Forever Funnels
    Imagine sending emails to your list that offer value, increase engagement, and strengthen brand awareness at regular intervals without creating new content for each email — for an unlimited amount of time. Oh! And it’s all done automatically.…
    - Oct 30, 2023, 3:11pm -
  • 9 Signs It’s Time to Switch Email Services
    How to tell if you’ve outgrown your current provider.When it comes to email marketing, the time-tested age-old saying rings true:Your emails are only as good as the service provider sending them.*OK, this isn’t really a time-tested age-old…
    - Oct 27, 2023, 4:54pm -
  • Get Into the Spirit with Free Holiday GIFs and Images
    Have a little fun this holiday season with millions of free stock images and GIFs to add to your emails.Adding fun new images and GIFs is a simple and easy way to bring the holidays into your email marketing. And the best part is that you can qui…
    - Oct 5, 2023, 5:04pm -
  • Optimize Your Email Subject Lines with ChatGPT AI
    You know by now that email marketing is an incredibly powerful tool for staying connected and engaging with your audience, but the success of your email efforts hinges on one crucial detail: whether or not your subscribers are opening your emails.…
    - Oct 5, 2023, 1:22pm -
  • Beat the Algorithms by Turning your Online Audiences into Email Subscribers
    7 actions to take today to convert your audience and grow your email list.Social media and podcasts are incredible platforms for connecting with like-minded people and building a community. A downside of them both, however, is you’re at the whi…
    - Sep 21, 2023, 1:55pm -
  • Holiday Email Campaigns 101 with FeedBlitz
    The holiday season seems to creep up faster and faster as each year passes. And because of this, it’s never too soon to get a jump-start on planning, content creation, and revenue strategizing. This guide covers multiple topics related to all thi…
    - Aug 31, 2023, 5:02pm -
  • Is This Email About My FeedBlitz Account Genuine?
    Bad actors can try to try to steal your login credentials here at FeedBlitz by faking a “your account has been suspended” or similar scary sounding email, which takes you to a copy of our login screen. We’re also seeing some new spins on this,…
    - Aug 30, 2023, 8:52pm -

Nomadic Matt

  • The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Pompeii
    When I was growing up, I wanted to be an archeologist. I loved history (and still do), and the thought of uncovering temples and tombs in jungles excited me. I used to read books on Greek and Roman history and have discussions with my history teacher…
    - 4 days ago Apr 22, 2025, 12:34pm -
  • How to Overcome Being Alone When You Travel
    Traveling alone can be a big fear for people - especially introverts like me. But when you travel, you never have to be alone. You'll meet plenty of people and in this post, I explain how. The post How to Overcome Being Alone When You Travel appeare…
    - 5 days ago Apr 21, 2025, 1:11pm -
  • Cubicle Nation: You Have More Travel Time Than You Think
    Don't think you have the time to travel? This article breaks down that myth and highlights all the ways to travel when you have limited time.The post Cubicle Nation: You Have More Travel Time Than You Think appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Si…
    - 5 days ago Apr 21, 2025, 12:30pm -
  • Where I Find the Best Travel Deals
    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!…
    - 19 days ago Apr 7, 2025, 1:01pm -
  • 17 Ways to Cut Your Expenses and Have More Money for Travel
    No matter how cheap we want to be, travel requires some money. There’s no way to avoid that, so in order to save for our trips, we need to cut our expenses. Here are some simple and creative ways to cut your expenses, make money, and get on the roa…
    - 19 days ago Apr 7, 2025, 12:00pm -
  • How to Find Cheap Hotels (And Which Sites to Use!)
    As much as I love staying in hostels, there is something nice about the luxuriousness of a hotel. They are clean and quiet and feature comfy beds, strong showers, and lots of soap I can take for later. The downside is they are expensive. Wondering…
    - 26 days ago Mar 31, 2025, 12:00pm -
  • Now is the Best Time to Travel
    Travel makes for a great break when you are feeling low. Whether you take a weekend, a week, a month, or a year, just getting out and doing something different can recharge the batteries. The excitement, the fun, and the new places you see give you m…
    - 28 days ago Mar 29, 2025, 12:56pm -
  • Everyone Says I’m Running Away
    I’m not sure why, but there is this perception out there that anyone who travels long-term and isn’t interested in settling down or getting a conventional job must be running away from something. In this post, I explain what I'm running away from…
    - 39 days ago Mar 18, 2025, 8:00am -
  • What I Pack for My Travels: Your Guide to Packing
    Over the years, what I carry in my bag has changed a lot. Most of that change has to do with the fact that I now carry a lot of gear related to blogging, but it also reflects the fact that I’ve learned a lot about packing since I first hit the road…
    - 40 days ago Mar 17, 2025, 11:00am -
  • How to Travel Cheap: 16 Ways to Travel for Cheap or Free
    There are so many ways you can travel for virtually free. You don't need a lot of money to begin. Even if you don't earn a lot or have debt, there are ways to go overseas still. If you feel that no matter what you do you will never get ahead by savin…
    - 46 days ago Mar 11, 2025, 1:00pm -

The Hustle Blog

  • Using Miles to Get Myles Home: Tips on Lap Infant Award Tickets
    I haven’t written a post in FOREVER here, but I think this last trip calls for it. Long story short, some medical issues during our Philippines trip forced us to cancel and rebook our flight home within a day’s notice and I’m glad that my stock…
    - Jul 26, 2018, 1:00pm -
  • Is the Chase Sapphire Reserve Annual Fee Worth Paying Over the Preferred?
    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 -
  • Trip Report: Korean Air 747-8i First Class ICN-JFK
    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 -
  • Last Few Days to Earn 10x Points at Amazon & More via Chase Freedom
    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 -
  • Citi ThankYou Premier – 60,000 ThankYou Points
    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 -
  • Amex Offer – Spend $300 on Airfare, Get $50 Back
    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 -
  • Q3 Rotating Bonuses – Chase Freedom & Discover IT
    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 -
  • (Dead) Fare Alert: EWR-MEX $140 Round Trip
    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 -
  • Don’t Forget to Track Car Rental Reservations with AutoSlash
    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 -
  • Last Chance at Chase Freedom Q1 Categories
    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 -

Pointscentric

milenerd

  • April 2025
    Truth Serum Dear Wounded Child In The Body Of A Grownup: It’s not your fault. Well, I mean, plenty of stuff that came later was totally your fault. But that’ll take years to unwrap. Y’know, in the unlikely event that you’re ever willing to lo…
    - 25 days ago Apr 1, 2025, 7:20am -
  • March 2025
    Tips For Online Success The art of staying connected.Pay attention to any alerts coming from your phone. Each and every one of them should be treated as critical. Your device could light up at any moment. So, when it does? Stop whatever you’re doin…
    - 56 days ago Mar 1, 2025, 8:00am -
  • February 2025
    Bad At Flirting Alright, let’s recap the last 5 seconds: I asked, “Excuse me, is the line always this long?” Then she goes: “Yup, best coffee in town!” Pretty sure she looked me in the eyes for an extra two seconds with that warm smile. Or…
    - 84 days ago Feb 1, 2025, 8:00am -
  • January 2025
    Vortex ‘Twas a year so long and stressful. Now over. In the past. Arriving at the holidays My moment’s here at last. This time I won’t be lazy. Scenic hikes and eating right. Will even take an online course And make sweet love at night. The fir…
    - Jan 1, 2025, 8:00am -
  • December 2024
    Truth Or Consequences Phillip is a corporate titan. He rules his kingdom from a corner office in the sky. Imposing square footage? Check.Floor-to-ceiling windows with a view of the water? Obviously. Anxious employees rush in and out each day. Sitting…
    - Dec 1, 2024, 9:40am -
  • November 2024
    Partly Cloudy Man, some weirdos stick like glue to the stuff they like. (Some weirdos = me) Did I drive the same little Toyota for two decades? Yup.Am I now over a dozen trips to Maui in the books? Better believe it.  Do I still carry a Luxor room k…
    - Nov 1, 2024, 7:09am -
  • October 2024
    Take Me Out To The Ball Game I wake up bright and early. Another night spent dreaming of untold riches. I sleep the same way I live – driven, focused…a man and his mission. Sitting up, I exhale any of the doubt that rests in my belly. Inhale the…
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  • September 2024
    Her Autumn Journey This summer with my husband? Dreamy months of endless bliss. Romantic dinners, perfect sunsets Always with a gentle kiss. But seasons change – and so does he. Now it’s time to say goodbye. To my sweet and charming gentleman Who…
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  • August 2024
    Different Flavors The first time I worked with a famous person? Over 20 years ago now… See, network sitcoms are well-oiled machines. And I was still a fresh-faced kid from West Virginia. So that rehearsal week felt like being in a bustling laborato…
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  • July 2024
    Saturday Dear Diary: Haven’t written in a long time. But I’m back for a reason. And searching for the right words… Because what does a person say when the GREATEST WEEK OF THEIR LIFE finally arrives?! Here’s what I do know… The air smells c…
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Travel Codex

  • Explora Journey Cruises Announces New Private Island
    The Caribbean is renowned for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant culture. Among the many treasures it offers are the exclusive private islands owned by various cruise lines. These islands provide a unique blend of relaxation, adv…
    - 4 days ago Apr 22, 2025, 2:30pm -
  • Antarctica & South Georgia Sale from $6999
    Antarctica and South Georgia are by far my favorite places on earth. A visit to the 7th continent is truly life changing. Never have a felt so small, so emerged, and full of energy and awe at the same time! There’s nowhere else on earth with glacie…
    - 9 days ago Apr 17, 2025, 1:09pm -
  • Free Wi-Fi Coming Your American Airline Flight
    If there is something I like, it’s a deal. Or even better, it’s FREE! Staying connected at 35,000 feet is about to get a major upgrade — and it won’t cost you a dime. Starting January 2026, American Airlines will begin offering complimentary…
    - 9 days ago Apr 17, 2025, 11:30am -
  • Huge Sale: Lindblad Expeditions Galápagos Cruise From $5,000
    If you’re the kind of traveler who reads Travel Codex, chances are you’re not new to the idea of going big when you go remote. Whether it’s chasing Polar bears in Svalbard, sipping sundowners in the Serengeti on safari, or penguin viewing in A…
    - 12 days ago Apr 14, 2025, 2:06pm -
  • Explora Journeys Launches New Loyalty Program
    Explora Journeys, the luxury small ship brand from the MSC Group, has unveiled its brand-new loyalty program. Named after the company and the ship Explora Club is a compelling entrant in the premium cruise loyalty space. This program brings together…
    - 16 days ago Apr 10, 2025, 2:02pm -
  • United Airlines Goes Big at SFO: More Flights, More Cities, and a Major Terminal Upgrade
    If you’ve flown through SFO recently, you’ve seen it—United Airlines is everywhere. And that’s no accident. This summer, United will fly nearly 300 daily departures from San Francisco. That’s its biggest SFO schedule since 2019—and more t…
    - 21 days ago Apr 4, 2025, 7:21pm -
  • Lufthansa First Class Sao Paulo to Frankfurt
    After a grand debate with myself between flying British Airways or Lufthansa First class, in the end I opted for Lufthansa. The opportunity to fly on a 747-8 and visit the First Class terminal outweighed flying British Airways. The 747-8 is among my…
    - 33 days ago Mar 23, 2025, 4:45pm -
  • The Hard Choices of a Frequent Flyer: Lufthansa First Class vs. British Airways Business Class
    For many, choosing between two airlines comes down to price, schedule, or frequent flyer miles award. But for those of us who fly frequently, especially in premium cabins, the decision-making process can be far more nuanced.  Especially when I am si…
    - 41 days ago Mar 16, 2025, 1:00pm -
  • Lindblad Antarctica Expeditions: Less than $10,000!
    I cannot believe my eyes, Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic is offering trips to Antarctica for less than $10,000 per person! The leader in expeditions typically charges over $15,000 per person to visit the seventh continent, with prices often…
    - 41 days ago Mar 16, 2025, 12:15pm -
  • This American Express Centurion Lounge is Now closed
    The American Express Centurion lounge network has been expanding in recent years with new lounges across the United States, Hong Kong, London and beyond. Yet today I learned that The Centurion Lounge at Sao Paulo–Guarulhos (GRU) closed on Feb 28, 2…
    - 44 days ago Mar 12, 2025, 8:30pm -

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  • newATL weather mess 4/25/25
    There’s a squall line about to hit ATL and it looks like the last push out is a real mess. Everything on the south west side of the terminals are arrivals waiting for gates to open up. I’m sorry for everyone stuck in this. Image: Image…
    - 51 mins ago Apr 26, 2025, 2:16am -
  • new"Level up your travel benefits" Promo
    I haven't seen this mentioned anywhere but has anyone been targeted for this? I am confused about something - it reads "Earn 40,000 Loyalty Points and choose 35,000 additional Loyalty Points toward AAdvantage Platinum® status* or gift AAdvantage®.…
    - 3 hours ago Apr 26, 2025, 12:27am -
  • newTheft by Crew?
    Hard to believe one would risk the consequences for a mobile phone in 2025..but has happened twice now in a matter of weeks. https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/04/26/qatar-airways-fires-cabin-crew-for-stealing-passenger-phone/
    - 4 hours ago Apr 25, 2025, 11:14pm -
  • newVarious partner SEA routes not showing on AA.com
    I expect to see award seats (economy) on partner seats to be available on AA.com for *2026 Mar 20,21,22* by now...but it seems the availability *stops cold after Mar 19 (or 20, depending on the route/airline) )*. Up to this week, it looked like each.…
    - 4 hours ago Apr 25, 2025, 11:13pm -
  • newDid Amex change their partnership with Plaza Premium recently?
    I noticed that all the Plaza Premium First lounges are gone and many of the Plaza Premium Lounges, under amenities, say Shower (charges apply) whereas showers always used to be free. Is this new?
    - 4 hours ago Apr 25, 2025, 11:11pm -
  • newGolf in Manila (hotel recommendations?)
    Pan on using the LAS-MNL fare for January to play golf then off to DAD. Not familiar with MNL (haven't been there since Marcos). Looking for suggestion as to where to stay near golf courses that can take taxi/grab/uber. Preferably IHG or Marriott...
    - 4 hours ago Apr 25, 2025, 11:07pm -
  • newWidebody planes on domestic flights
    This year again, AF will deploy widebody planes on select domestic flights: *Paris ORY-Bastia *// AF 4240 // 77W // Saturays from mid-June to mid-July, then Fridays-Sundays from mid-July to end August In the past, there also has been A330s on..…
    - 5 hours ago Apr 25, 2025, 10:28pm -
  • new"We sent you the wrong card"
    Just got this via email. That's a new one for me! Image: I clicked through and it just took me to my profile page, so I ordered a card. I already have one and it looks correct, but what the heck. I don't remember receiving a 'postcard'..…
    - 6 hours ago Apr 25, 2025, 9:19pm -
  • newNewbie Question Advance upgrade purchase price
    I'm flying ZRH-SFO in D class (UA stock but LX38 coded) in August, and they're offering me a buy-up at 1140 USD. What factors go into this price? Here some I could think of, if anyone knows * I would assume remaining seats in F affects the price...…
    - 6 hours ago Apr 25, 2025, 8:50pm -
  • newSeat selection issue with United booked itinerary
    I have an itinerary booked through United in economy that has my first couple legs on Lufthansa (STL-FRA-KRK). I wanted to select my seat, at least for the long haul leg, so I wasn't stuck in an undesirable seat on a 9 hour flight. When I bring..…
    - 6 hours ago Apr 25, 2025, 8:41pm -

Reddit r/churning

  • newQuestion Thread - April 25, 2025
    Welcome to the Daily Question thread at r/churning ! This is the thread to post questions about churning for miles/points/cash. Just because you have a question about credit cards does NOT mean it belongs here. If you’re brand new here, please read…
    - 18 hours ago Apr 25, 2025, 9:01am -
  • newNews and Updates Thread - April 25, 2025
    Welcome to the daily discussion thread! Please post topics for discussion here. While some questions can be used to start a discussion/debate, most questions belong in the question thread unless you love getting downvotes (if that link doesn’t work…
    - 18 hours ago Apr 25, 2025, 9:00am -
  • newFrustration Friday Weekly Thread - Week of April 25, 2025
    This is your place to vent about the points and miles game. ​ - Did you have a particularly hard time on your MS run this week? - MS avenue dry up? - Did you screw up getting a bonus? ​ Let all your frustrations go here in this thread! submi…
    - 18 hours ago Apr 25, 2025, 9:00am -
  • Question Thread - April 24, 2025
    Welcome to the Daily Question thread at r/churning ! This is the thread to post questions about churning for miles/points/cash. Just because you have a question about credit cards does NOT mean it belongs here. If you’re brand new here, please read…
    - 2 days ago Apr 24, 2025, 9:01am -
  • News and Updates Thread - April 24, 2025
    Welcome to the daily discussion thread! Please post topics for discussion here. While some questions can be used to start a discussion/debate, most questions belong in the question thread unless you love getting downvotes (if that link doesn’t work…
    - 2 days ago Apr 24, 2025, 9:00am -
  • Data Points Weekly - Week of April 24, 2025
    This is the Weekly Data Points Central thread ​ In this little hobby of ours, we constantly rely on sharing the experiences and data points by others to optimize our award earning process. From how often you can apply for a card or bank account, to…
    - 2 days ago Apr 24, 2025, 9:00am -
  • What Card Should I Get? Weekly Thread - Week of April 23, 2025
    Welcome to the 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 vo…
    - 3 days ago Apr 23, 2025, 12:00pm -
  • Question Thread - April 23, 2025
    Welcome to the Daily Question thread at r/churning ! This is the thread to post questions about churning for miles/points/cash. Just because you have a question about credit cards does NOT mean it belongs here. If you’re brand new here, please read…
    - 3 days ago Apr 23, 2025, 9:00am -
  • News and Updates Thread - April 23, 2025
    Welcome to the daily discussion thread! Please post topics for discussion here. While some questions can be used to start a discussion/debate, most questions belong in the question thread unless you love getting downvotes (if that link doesn’t work…
    - 3 days ago Apr 23, 2025, 9:00am -
  • Question Thread - April 22, 2025
    Welcome to the Daily Question thread at r/churning ! This is the thread to post questions about churning for miles/points/cash. Just because you have a question about credit cards does NOT mean it belongs here. If you’re brand new here, please read…
    - 4 days ago Apr 22, 2025, 9:01am -

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Johnny Jet

  • newCruise Into the Heart of West Africa
    My thanks to Variety Cruises for hosting this trip so I could write this detailed review of my experience. It’s late afternoon in the dusty market town of Kuntaur on...The post Cruise Into the Heart of West Africa appeared first on Johnny Jet.
    - 6 hours ago Apr 25, 2025, 8:55pm -
  • newTrip Report: Flying From Honolulu to L.A. on American Airlines
    Yesterday, TSA officers screened 2,757,802 passengers at airport checkpoints nationwide, and we were among them as we flew from Honolulu to Los Angeles on American Airlines. Here’s what our trip...The post Trip Report: Flying From Honolulu to L.A.…
    - 7 hours ago Apr 25, 2025, 8:33pm -
  • newIs It Acceptable to Ask Your Seatmate to Turn Off Their Overhead Light?
    This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our...The post Is It Acceptable to Ask Your Seatmate to Turn Off Their Overhe…
    - 8 hours ago Apr 25, 2025, 7:33pm -
  • newHow to Get a Delicious Açaí Bowl in Waikiki Without Waiting in Line
    Waikiki is one of the most popular vacation spots in the world, and I know that a lot of our readers go or have gone there. I’m fortunate to visit...The post How to Get a Delicious Açaí Bowl in Waikiki Without Waiting in Line appeared first on J…
    - 11 hours ago Apr 25, 2025, 4:09pm -
  • newCapital One Venture Rewards review ($250 travel credit + 75,000 miles)
    There is a lot to like about the Capital One Venture Card, including the perks that exemplify why this card is so popular. The post Capital One Venture Rewards review ($250 travel credit + 75,000 miles) appeared first on Johnny Jet.
    - 13 hours ago Apr 25, 2025, 1:38pm -
  • new12 Things in Travel You Need to Know Today
    12 Things in Travel You Need to Know Today (This is a recurring post, updated daily with new information): Friday, April 25 Yesterday’s TSA checkpoint numbers TSA officers screened 2,757,802...The post 12 Things in Travel You Need to Know Today ap…
    - 18 hours ago Apr 25, 2025, 9:01am -
  • Best gas credit cards for 2025 (cash back & bonuses)
    The best gas credit cards come with points or cashback for gasoline purchases. If you drive long distances or drive often, these are worth checking out.The post Best gas credit cards for 2025 (cash back & bonuses) appeared first on Johnny Jet.
    - 1 day ago Apr 24, 2025, 8:10pm -
  • Can I Use My Driver’s License As a Real ID?
    I’ve written about Real ID multiple times but it’s getting down to crunch time and it looks like the Federal Government isn’t going to blink like they have in the...The post Can I Use My Driver’s License As a Real ID? appeared first on Johnn…
    - 1 day ago Apr 24, 2025, 6:12pm -
  • The Sloomoo Institute Launches Sloomooversity, An Immersive Slime Experience Kids Will Love
    Our thanks to the Sloomoo Institute for hosting us so we could write this detailed review of our experience. Last year, my kids were invited to check out a sneak...The post The Sloomoo Institute Launches Sloomooversity, An Immersive Slime Experience…
    - 2 days ago Apr 23, 2025, 6:43pm -
  • Don’t Waste Your Precious Vacation Time Waiting in Long Lines – Here’s How To Avoid Them
    There’s one thing I really don’t like and that’s standing in lines … and I know you probably feel the same way. That’s why I learned from an early age...The post Don’t Waste Your Precious Vacation Time Waiting in Long Lines – Here’s…
    - 2 days ago Apr 23, 2025, 3:34pm -

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