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  • Southwest Faces DOT Lawsuit Over “Chronically Delayed Flights”
      The agency is accusing the airline of “illegally operating multiple chronically delayed flights and disrupting passengers’ travel” on two routes across four states.   Southwest Accused of Chronic Delays From Chicago to Oakland, Baltimore to…
    - 6 days ago Jan 16, 2025, 4:53am -
  • Eau de Air France: Airline Launches Signature Fragrance
      Air France is launching a home fragrance, AF001, as part of their broader luxury experience both at the airport and in their top-end premium international cabin, La Première suites.   New Home Fragrance Result of Partnership with French Master P…
    - 6 days ago Jan 16, 2025, 4:47am -
  • SkyMiles Value, Not Monetization, Goals for Delta’s Optimistic 2025 Outlook
      The announcement came during the airline’s 2024 fourth quarter earnings call on Friday, January 10, 2025.   Delta SkyMiles Membership Should Create “Even Greater Amount of Loyalty to Delta” Earlier in the week, Delta chief executive Ed Bast…
    - 11 days ago Jan 10, 2025, 10:14pm -
  • Frontier Calls Flyers to “New Year, New Adventures” with Sweepstakes
      To celebrate a year that will bring transformation, Frontier will give one flyer a “year of free flights” in their “New Year, New Adventure” sweepstakes.   Drawing Offers Flyers One Year of Flight Vouchers to Fly Aboard the Airline The gr…
    - 11 days ago Jan 10, 2025, 10:10pm -
  • Connectivity, Convenience, and Partnerships Planned for Delta’s Next 100 Years
      The Atlanta-based airline presented their vision for the future during the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.   Digital Tools Crucial to Pre-Flight and In-Flight Satisfaction For Delta customers, the journey begins before they s…
    - 12 days ago Jan 9, 2025, 9:48pm -
  • Alaska Exec Says Flyers Want Loyalty Based on Spending
      Travel + Leisure reports one executive at the company believes it’s how frequent flyers now want to be recognized for their loyalty to a single brand.   Loyalty Policies Changing Because Flyers “Understand Revenue” The comments came from Al…
    - 12 days ago Jan 9, 2025, 9:43pm -
  • How Could Aviation Priorities Change Under Second Trump Administration?
      Holland & Knight says the next Transportation Department could repeal existing regulations and not pursue as many regulatory enforcement cases compared to the previous administration.   New Rules Could Get Dropped, While Airline Mergers and Allia…
    - 19 days ago Jan 3, 2025, 6:33am -
  • SkyTeam Trio Top On-Time Performance for 2024
      In the 2024 edition of their best on-time performance report, airline analytics firm Cirium named Aeromexico, Saudia, and Delta Air Lines the most punctual airlines of the year.   Mexico, Saudi Arabia Among the Most On-Time Countries When it come…
    - 19 days ago Jan 3, 2025, 6:28am -
  • Executive No More: BA Launches “The British Airways Club.”
      With the coming of the new year, the airline announced a complete rebrand of their frequent flyer program, simplifying it to “The British Airways Club” with new ways to earn Tier Points.   New Program Includes Tier Points from Credit Card Spe…
    - 20 days ago Jan 2, 2025, 5:38am -
  • Is Turkish Airlines Experiencing a Bedbug Problem?
      Flyers talking to The New York Times report they are allegedly experiencing bedbug problems across numerous flights with Turkish Airlines.   Bedbug Reports with Turkish Logged Throughout 2024 According to flyers talking with the newspaper, the be…
    - 20 days ago Jan 2, 2025, 5:33am -

View From the Wing

One Mile at a Time

  • newParis, With Some Cairo Drama

    - 9 hours ago Jan 21, 2025, 8:42pm -
  • newIntroduction: Paris, With Some Cairo Drama
    Welcome to my next trip report series, covering a recent trip that I took to Paris, with a rather circuitous return via Africa. Let me just say upfront that this trip didn’t turn out the way I expected. There were several aircraft swaps, and I (sor…
    - 11 hours ago Jan 21, 2025, 6:52pm -
  • newWhat Does Hyatt Discoverist Status Get You?
    While World of Hyatt ismy all-around favorite hotel loyalty program, I consider it to truly get valuable withtop-tier Globalist status. I’ve reviewed World of Hyatt’s mid-tier Explorist status, and in this post, I want to take a look at entry-lev…
    - 12 hours ago Jan 21, 2025, 6:05pm -
  • newBermudAir Expands Fleet With Two 96-Seat Embraer E190s
    Quirky niche carrier BermudAir has announced plans to more than double its fleet capacity, as the airline will soon be taking delivery of two Embraer jets.
    - 14 hours ago Jan 21, 2025, 4:05pm -
  • newAir Algerie Orders Airbus A330-900neo, Cancels A350-1000
    In mid-2023, Air Algerie, the national airline of Algeria, placed a significant order for Airbus wide body jets, including for the A330-900neo and A350-1000. This was in addition to an order for Boeing narrow body jets, as the airline ordered the 737…
    - 15 hours ago Jan 21, 2025, 3:18pm -
  • newAirline Rimowa Amenity Kits: Some Of My Favorite Airline Collectibles
    It’s common to see airlines providing amenity kits in first and business class, when traveling on long haul flights. I’m not typically an amenity kit hoarder — if I don’t use the contents, I usually donate them to shelters, where they can at…
    - 15 hours ago Jan 21, 2025, 2:52pm -
  • new31-Room Park Hyatt Johannesburg Opening June 2025… Maybe
    In June 2022, we learned how the Park Hyatt brand would be returning to South Africa, with the conversion of an existing property in the city. At the time, the plan was for the Park Hyatt to open in early 2023.
    - 16 hours ago Jan 21, 2025, 1:50pm -
  • newHyatt Business Card 10% Award Redemption Bonus: How It Works
    The World of Hyatt Business Card (review) is Hyatt’s co-branded business credit card, issued by Chase. The card offers a generous welcome bonus, and there are also several reasons to hold onto the card (note that you’re eligible for the card even…
    - 18 hours ago Jan 21, 2025, 12:22pm -
  • newEtihad Business Class Awards Wide Open With Flying Blue Miles
    At the moment, there are some opportunities to redeem miles for Etihad business class in advance, while getting a pretty decent deal…
    - 19 hours ago Jan 21, 2025, 11:20am -
  • newBuy JetBlue TrueBlue Points With Up To 120% Bonus (1.47 Cents Each)
    JetBlue TrueBlue has just rolled out its newest promotion on purchased points, the first offer of 2025. The program has gotten much more aggressive with these sales in recent times. This has the potential to be a good deal, so let’s cover the detai…
    - 20 hours ago Jan 21, 2025, 10:21am -

The Frequent Miler

The Flight Deal

The Free-quent Flyer

  • 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…
    - 8 days ago 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…
    - 9 days ago 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…
    - 13 days ago 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…
    - 14 days ago 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…
    - 32 days ago 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…
    - 33 days ago 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…
    - 57 days ago Nov 25, 2024, 10:51pm -
  • Venti pivots (out of existence)
    As far as I know, I’m the only person who has written in detail about Venti, the weird high-interest travel savings program, so it falls to me to pass along the announcement of the end of their high-interest savings program:“On December 31, 2024,…
    - 95 days ago Oct 19, 2024, 3:29pm -
  • Complete guide to all 3(+) Zillions/Zift card designs and Just4U earning
    In Friday’s post I gave a breakdown of my experience with fixed value $100 “bonus” Zillions/Zift gift cards, which cost a flat $100 but have a $105 value that can be exchanged for egift cards, which can then be sold or used.By necessity that wa…
    - 97 days ago Oct 16, 2024, 7:22pm -
  • Complete list of all 77 Zillions/Zifts bonus gift card redemption options
    [edit 10/12/2024: added a correction to the conclusion]Earlier this week I wrote about the return of my favorite Just4U promotion: bonus points on “Online Exchange” cards, which can be redeemed online for a variety of electronic gift cards, which…
    - Oct 11, 2024, 11:36pm -

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

  • Best Ways to Book American Airlines Flights with Membership Rewards
    Note: All information about the American Express® Green Card, Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card and The Amex EveryDay® Card has been collected independently by MileValue.American Airlines currently isn’t a transfer partner with any of the ma…
    - 14 days ago Jan 8, 2025, 10:00am -
  • The Basics of Marriott Bonvoy
    Marriott Bonvoy has the highest number of guest rooms of any hotel portfolio globally—more than 1.5 million rooms across 141 countries. That means the chances you’ve stayed at one of the 30 different Marriott brands is high.If you’re a frequen…
    - 42 days ago Dec 11, 2024, 10:00am -
  • Credit Cards With Travel Protections
    All information about the American Express® Green Card has been collected independently by 10xTravel.Hope for the best, prepare for the worst—with the right credit card in your wallet, you can do exactly that.Travel rewards credit cards often co…
    - 49 days ago Dec 4, 2024, 10:00am -
  • Citi Strata Premier℠ vs Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
    Whether you’re just getting started earning points and miles or are looking for opportunities to earn more flexible currency, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and the Citi Strata Premier℠ Card are valuable credit cards that you might want to a…
    - 56 days ago Nov 27, 2024, 10:00am -
  • The Hidden Value in Hotel Credit Cards: Annual Free Night Awards
    All information about the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card has been collected independently by MileValue.All information about the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful™ Credit Card has been collected independently by MileValue. The card details on…
    - 77 days ago Nov 6, 2024, 10:00am -
  • Introduction to Credit Card Reward Programs for Travelers
    The world of points and miles-funded travel can be as overwhelming as it is exciting. With such a wide range of travel rewards credit cards on the market, determining which one is best suited to your individual goals can be challenging. After all, no…
    - 84 days ago Oct 30, 2024, 9:00am -
  • 5 Ways to Offset the American Express Gold Card Annual Fee
    From lucrative bonus spending categories to significant statement credit perks, the American Express® Gold Card is a heavyweight when it comes to rewarding food lovers.The post 5 Ways to Offset the American Express Gold Card Annual Fee appeared fir…
    - Oct 9, 2024, 9:00am -
  • Underrated Credit Cards
    All information about the American Express® Green Card and the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card has been collected independently by MileValue.It’s easy to get caught up with premium travel credit cards.The post Underrated Credit Cards…
    - Oct 2, 2024, 9:00am -
  • How to Book Cheap Domestic Awards – Oneworld Alliance
    Editor's note: In late October 2024, Finnair dramatically increased award prices for flights within the continental U.S. and Canada. Economy award rates increased from 11,000 Avios to 16,500 Avios, and first-class rates increased from 30,000 Avios to…
    - Sep 18, 2024, 9:00am -
  • Get the Most Out of Your American Express Platinum Card
    The Platinum Card® from American Express (see rates & fees) comes with a not-so-small annual fee of $695. But it also comes with a litany of valuable benefits that can help you offset the annual fee.However, many of these benefits are not automatic…
    - Sep 4, 2024, 9:00am -

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

  • 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 -
  • Introducing FeedBlitz Accel
    A new plan to help you define, refine, and maximize subscriber engagement and audience targeting for stellar results.Increase VisibilityThe data and capabilities to reach your subscribers when they’re most likely to open your emails.…
    - Jan 19, 2023, 3:00pm -

Nomadic Matt

  • How to Hike the Inca Trail
    Machu Picchu is one of those bucket-list activities people dream about. While most people visit on a day trip, you can also visit via the Inca Trail, a challenging multi-day hike through the jungles of Peru. In this guest post, my friend Gillian divu…
    - 3 days ago Jan 19, 2025, 5:59pm -
  • The 5 Best Tour Companies in Peru
    Peru is one of the most popular destinations in South America, owing to the fact that it’s home to the bucket-list favorite and Wonder of the World Machu Picchu. Around 500,000 people visit the ancient Incan citadel each year — a number that woul…
    - 3 days ago Jan 19, 2025, 1:06pm -
  • Is Peru Safe to Visit?
    Peru, the third-largest country in South America, was receiving over four million visitors each year before the pandemic. Whether it’s to visit Machu Picchu, the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, the Nazca Lines, or the vibrant capital city of Lim…
    - 4 days ago Jan 18, 2025, 2:00pm -
  • SafetyWing Travel Insurance: Which Plan Is Right For You?
    Whether you’re traveling to Europe for two weeks or planning an epic round-the-world adventure, you need travel insurance. Seriously. I know, it’s not a fun topic to read about. And yes, it will add to your travel budget. But after almost two dec…
    - 7 days ago Jan 15, 2025, 8:05am -
  • Announcement: I’m Releasing a New Book!
    Big news! I am releasing a new book! It’s a massively updated version of my NYT bestselling travel guide, How to Travel the World on $50 a Day. Except this new edition is called How to Travel the World on $75 a Day. Why the new edition? Well, becau…
    - 8 days ago Jan 14, 2025, 12:57pm -
  • My Suggested Peru Itineraries: From 1 Week to 1 Month
    The post My Suggested Peru Itineraries: From 1 Week to 1 Month appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.
    - 9 days ago Jan 13, 2025, 1:00pm -
  • How Much Does It Cost to Visit Peru?
    Peru is one of the best places I have ever visited (and that’s saying something). I loved every moment (this blog post goes into more detail why). Besides being incredible, it’s also an extremely affordable destination (provided you limit your fi…
    - 11 days ago Jan 11, 2025, 1:53pm -
  • A Love Note to Peru (& Why You Have to Visit!)
    I waited far too long to visit Peru. I have no real good reason why I didn’t head there sooner than I did. The country had been on my “must visit” list for years, but there was always a reason I couldn’t go. “It’s the wrong season,” “…
    - 16 days ago Jan 6, 2025, 4:00pm -
  • Hilton Honors American Express Card Review
    Advertiser Disclosure Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. When I first started traveling, I lived out of hostels. Th…
    - 19 days ago Jan 3, 2025, 3:13pm -
  • The Best Website for House Swaps? My HomeExchange Review
    Accommodation will always be one of your biggest travel expenses…but what if it wasn’t? What if you could reduce the cost of your accommodation to zero while still enjoying the comforts of home? That’s what house swaps promise. House swaps have…
    - 30 days ago Dec 23, 2024, 1:57pm -

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.…
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  • (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 -

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  • 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…
    - 21 days ago 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…
    - 52 days ago 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…
    - 82 days ago 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…
    - Oct 1, 2024, 7:31am -
  • 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…
    - Sep 1, 2024, 7:00am -
  • 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…
    - Aug 1, 2024, 7:05am -
  • 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…
    - Jul 1, 2024, 7:00am -
  • June 2024
    Growth Spurt Why was the bus driver so unpleasant? Certainly wasn’t subtle. He just seemed to despise all of us kids. Especially me. Could see it in his glare through the giant rearview mirror. As if a pile of gouda cheese was right under his nose.…
    - Jun 1, 2024, 7:45am -
  • May 2024
    Transcend The average human rises. Stumbles down to fresh caffeine. To be armed for daily bullshit… One requires this machine. Big sips while rapid scrolling through a wild barrage of news. All injected in the bloodstream, Before both feet are plac…
    - May 1, 2024, 7:00am -
  • April 2024
    Stamp Collecting There was a wild story in the world of sports last week. (The wildness of the reaction is even more fascinating – and it’s what we’re here to examine) We’ll get to that shortly. Here’s the quick backstory for our non-sports…
    - Apr 1, 2024, 7:00am -

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Travel Codex

  • Real ID Enforcement for Flying Date is Firm – May 7
    In case you were expecting the Real ID enforcement date—currently set for May 7, 2025—to be pushed back yet again, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have made it clear that such a delay is…
    - 6 days ago Jan 16, 2025, 3:00pm -
  • Last Minute Antarctica Expedition from $9,699 + Free Airfare from USA
    Antarctica and South Georgia are by far my favorite place on earth and a visit to the 7th continent is truly life changing. There’s no where else on earth with glaciers that get lost in the sky and and wildlife surrounds humans, as if we are the on…
    - 10 days ago Jan 11, 2025, 9:29pm -
  • New Brazil Visa Requirement for Australia, Canada, and United States Citizens
    After a couple of years of delay it appears that the new Visa requirement for Brazil is finally happening.  Starting April 10, 2025 Brazil will resume entry visa requirements for citizens of the United States, Australia and Canada. In 2022 Brazil an…
    - 11 days ago Jan 10, 2025, 8:54pm -
  • US Citizens MUST Apply for Authorization BEFORE Traveling To Or Through the U.K.
    The UK Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) program is a new initiative (Tax) by the British government. The purpose is aimed at streamlining entry procedures for international travelers. This system, modeled after similar programs like the United S…
    - 22 days ago Dec 31, 2024, 4:00pm -
  • Swan Hellenic 50% off Plus $1,000 Onboard Credit
    Swan Hellenic is back with a New Year offer to inspire you to explore new destinations in the new year. You can explore old world destinations throughout Europe and the Mediterranean and receive 50% the second guests. Or choose an Arctic trip to Icel…
    - 24 days ago Dec 29, 2024, 4:10pm -
  • Grand Mercury: My Worst Hotel Room… How I Escaped
    Have you ever walked into a hotel room and been 100% disgusted? Looked around and thought, “I’ve stayed at better hostels than this so-called 4-star premium hotel”? This recently happened to me, and the outcome was even more shocking than the r…
    - 32 days ago Dec 21, 2024, 4:30pm -
  • Seabourn Arctic Expedition Svalbard Sale From $8,999
    Have you been looking for something cool to do this summer? Seabourn is having a special Expedition Cruise sale that is only available to Travel Codex readers. You can explore Iceland, Greenland and Svalbard for 2 weeks for just $8,999 per person for…
    - 33 days ago Dec 20, 2024, 3:54pm -
  • Delta One Lounge LAX: A Great Meal
    The new Delta One Lounge in Los Angeles must be among the best lounges in North America. From dedicated service to massage chairs and a fantastic bar and made to order food there is so much to love about this newly opened lounge. I recently had the o…
    - 35 days ago Dec 18, 2024, 3:00pm -
  • Lindblad Expeditions Rare Sale. Including Free Airfare!
    For those who seek the ultimate blend of adventure and luxury, Lindblad Expeditions together with National Geographic Expeditions are synonymous with transformative travel experiences to unique and rare destinations. With itineraries designed to expl…
    - 37 days ago Dec 16, 2024, 3:00pm -
  • Alaska & Hawaiian Airlines Adds First Two Transpacific Flights from Seattle
    Alaska Airlines is wasting not time in changing up the Hawaiian Airline route map as they focus on redeployment of widebody long-haul aircraft which can fly long-haul international routes from their other hubs. As Alaska’s largest hub is in Seattle…
    - 42 days ago Dec 10, 2024, 6:32pm -

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Flyertalk MilesBuzz

  • newDFW Flagship first lounge question
    I was supposed to be flying BA LHR - IAH in a few hours, but flight has been cancelled. I’ve been rebooked via DFW in F, although connection is in economy. My connecting flight leaves from DFW terminal B, from what I can see the FF lounge is in...
    - 38 mins ago Jan 22, 2025, 5:28am -
  • newOptions to change ba flight booked by company
    Hi everyone so my company has booked ba flight for me back to London- however it's not the time I confirmed with them its much earlier like 5am! They said they can't change it as its all connected to company (no idea what that means). They said I'm..…
    - 57 mins ago Jan 22, 2025, 5:09am -
  • newMiddle East
    Quick questions, has the travel agreement with Emirates not worked out for UAL as I see very few options for Middle East travel availability on the site? Also noticing reduced options with Turkish Air.
    - 59 mins ago Jan 22, 2025, 5:07am -
  • newCancellation of flexible rate hotel booking due to flight cancellation etc
    You are packed, ready to go, have a “flexible” hotel reservation (not prepaid) and poof… flight cancelled and no need for your hotel tonight. But even “flexible” rates usually have at least a 1 day window. I’m curious what other forum mem…
    - 1 hour ago Jan 22, 2025, 5:05am -
  • newSwapping Avios booking to be the other way around
    I have a booking on Avios companion voucher to be from MAD to JFK, and then JFK to OPO via MAD later Due to various changes, I need to keep the latter set of flights, and then add a return MAD to JFK. Before I spend ages calling BA, is this...
    - 1 hour ago Jan 22, 2025, 5:00am -
  • newUsing BA , QR or CX frequent flyer membership on CX flights.
    I shall be making 2 or 3 return business class trips with CX from Europe to various destinations in China over the next year with 2 other family members and would normally have used our family BA executive FF numbers on these trips in order to...
    - 2 hours ago Jan 22, 2025, 4:26am -
  • newDL/LA codeshare change route
    Booked a DL/LA codeshare flight (LA stock), DL has a schedule change >120+ minute DL usually can change departure city with significant schedule change, however, contact LA on Twitter and was told not allowed based on fare rule Any suggested?
    - 2 hours ago Jan 22, 2025, 4:12am -
  • newUnited's 100th Birthday Do - RFC
    I still remember the United Do in November 2012 and the after party at the Hyatt. Some of you chartered a 787 from IAH to ORD to get there and I was in awe. Is it too early to plan a Do for United's 100th Birthday on 4/6/2026? I've always...
    - 2 hours ago Jan 22, 2025, 4:10am -
  • newDomestic Wi-Fi inflight - will we ever see this?
    As per title is there a reason there is inflight wi-fi internationally but not domestically?
    - 2 hours ago Jan 22, 2025, 4:02am -
  • newCancellation/change fee for booking class I
    My family has an upcoming return trip between MEL and BOS via NRT in booking class I. We are wondering what the fee would be if we cancelled or made a reservation change as it is not specified in the itinerary email? I think the fare is business...
    - 2 hours ago Jan 22, 2025, 4:02am -

Reddit r/churning

  • newQuestion Thread - January 21, 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…
    - 20 hours ago Jan 21, 2025, 10:01am -
  • newNews and Updates Thread - January 21, 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…
    - 20 hours ago Jan 21, 2025, 10:00am -
  • newBank Bonus Weekly Thread - Week of January 21, 2025
    This is the Weekly Bank Account Bonus Thread. Use it for anything related to bank accounts and bonuses, such as: ​ * Churning mechanisms (DD, etc) * Data points (did bank X bonus arrive) * Other bank account discussions/questions ​ Before asking…
    - 20 hours ago Jan 21, 2025, 10:00am -
  • Question Thread - January 20, 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 Jan 20, 2025, 10:01am -
  • News and Updates Thread - January 20, 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 Jan 20, 2025, 10:01am -
  • Weekly Off Topic Thread - Week of January 20, 2025
    This is the Weekly Off-Topic thread ​ There's more to this hobby than just credit cards - it spreads out into travel aspirations, what luggage or wallet you're using, or what flavor kombucha your local WeWork is serving. Please use this thread to t…
    - 2 days ago Jan 20, 2025, 10:00am -
  • 🌟[NYC Meetup] Taste of Japan with Point Me To NY - January 25th
    We’re hosting a Taste of Japan meetup on Saturday, January 25th, from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM featuring Michelin-rated Japanese food and cocktails! 🍣🍶 Event Details: Date: Saturday, January 25th Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Confirmed upon reg…
    - 2 days ago Jan 19, 2025, 7:50pm -
  • Question Thread - January 19, 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 Jan 19, 2025, 10:01am -
  • News and Updates Thread - January 19, 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 Jan 19, 2025, 10:00am -
  • Trip Report and Churning Success Story Weekly Thread - Week of January 19, 2025
    How'd your churning week go? Any super huge highs? Any thank yous you'd like to give /r/churning? ​ - Did you book an awesome Trip? - Are you excited to share your latest redemption? - Did you score some unexpected Miles/Points? ​ Trip Reports,…
    - 3 days ago Jan 19, 2025, 10:00am -

Dan's Deals

Johnny Jet

  • newThe Platinum Card from American Express review (80k bonus!)
    This Platinum Card from American Express Review explains the many benefits and will hopefully help you decide if this is the next card for you.The post The Platinum Card from American Express review (80k bonus!) appeared first on Johnny Jet.
    - 7 hours ago Jan 21, 2025, 11:09pm -
  • newLive New Orleans webcam from Bourbon Street amid historic winter storm
    As I research the travel news daily, I always find lots of travel videos that are worth sharing. Some are inspiring, some have valuable travel tips, some are silly and...The post Live New Orleans webcam from Bourbon Street amid historic winter storm…
    - 11 hours ago Jan 21, 2025, 7:00pm -
  • newBluey’s World is a fun immersive experience the whole family will love
    Thank you to Bluey’s World for hosting our visit so I could write this detailed review of our experience. If you have little kids in your life, then no doubt...The post Bluey’s World is a fun immersive experience the whole family will love appea…
    - 12 hours ago Jan 21, 2025, 6:29pm -
  • 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): Tuesday, January 21 Yesterday’s TSA checkpoint numbers TSA officers screened 2,466,952...The post 12 things in travel you need to know today…
    - 17 hours ago Jan 21, 2025, 1:01pm -
  • What to do in weather delays and flight cancellations
    Flight delays and worse, cancellations, can really throw a wrench into your travel plans. Here are my go-to tips, websites and apps to help you deal with weather delays and...The post What to do in weather delays and flight cancellations appeared fi…
    - 1 day ago Jan 20, 2025, 7:04pm -
  • Exploring LA’s resilience: A family adventure to the La Brea Tar Pits amid wildfires
    It’s been a devastating week for everyone here in L.A. and we’re all thankful for the firefighters and first responders who continue to serve so heroically. Whether you were directly...The post Exploring LA’s resilience: A family adventure to…
    - 3 days ago Jan 19, 2025, 5:48pm -
  • Australian Open turns to animation to engage new fans
    Looking to watch tennis with a unique twist? The Australian Open might just be what you need. Tennis Australia has been streaming animated versions of real-life matches on YouTube, bringing...The post Australian Open turns to animation to engage new…
    - 3 days ago Jan 18, 2025, 7:20pm -
  • Australia joins Global Entry program: Here’s what it means for travelers
    My family and I just returned from an amazing trip to Australia and returning home couldn’t have been any quicker, thanks to Global Entry. And now, our Aussie friends can...The post Australia joins Global Entry program: Here’s what it means for…
    - 4 days ago Jan 17, 2025, 8:23pm -
  • Hilarious: Don’t touch my car videos
    There’s a popular influencer on social media with over 10 million followers, and most of his content consists of videos where he films people who are sitting, leaning on, or...The post Hilarious: Don’t touch my car videos appeared first on Johnn…
    - 4 days ago Jan 17, 2025, 7:32pm -
  • The difference between the American Airlines A321 and A321neo: A surprising response from AA
    I’m a bonafide aviation geek. I love plane spotting and my friends sometimes joke that I act like Rain Man. We’ll be playing volleyball near LAX, and when a widebody...The post The difference between the American Airlines A321 and A321neo: A sur…
    - 4 days ago Jan 17, 2025, 6:56pm -

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