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  • newAir France, Softiel Introduce New Business Class Bedding
      The airline announced the launch of a new mattress pad from Accor’s Softiel, 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…
    - 21 hours ago Apr 2, 2025, 2:04am -
  • newCan 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…
    - 21 hours ago Apr 2, 2025, 2:00am -
  • Chase, United Airlines Raise Prices and Benefits on Cards
      The new card bonuses and fees were revealed on March 24, 2025, to both current and prospective cardholders.   Card Fees Increase, But Promise Hundreds in Total Value Chase and United say that cardmembers can get increased value from their cards d…
    - 5 days ago Mar 29, 2025, 12:27am -
  • Would You Join Ryanair Prime?
      The Irish ultra-low-cost-carrier announced the launch of Ryanair Prime, a package offer limited to the first 250,000 passengers who sign up on the carrier’s website.   “Prime” Service Includes Reserved Seats and Exclusive Sales The “Prime…
    - 5 days ago Mar 29, 2025, 12:24am -
  • Air France Announces New La Première First Class
      The airline announced the “reinvention” of their La Première first class cabin, a 3.5 meter suite which will launch in the Spring of 2025.   Four Suites Aboard Boeing 777-300ER Feature Best of the Airline Only four suites will be offered on…
    - 13 days ago Mar 21, 2025, 12:45am -
  • Investigation of Delta Flight 4819 Focuses on Wing Structure, Personnel Activities
      The Transportation Safety Board of Canada released their initial report on the incident detailing the events of the day on Thursday, March 20, 2024.   Report States Landing Gear Fractured, Leading to Chain of Events In the report, the TSB outline…
    - 13 days ago Mar 20, 2025, 11:42pm -
  • Frontier Takes Aim at Southwest Flyers With Free Bag Promotion
      Frontier Airlines is running a new promotion offering their Economy Bundle for free, along with one free checked bag on flights between May 28 and August 18, 2025.   Airline Teases Free Bags and Other Benefits Could Become Permanent Under the dea…
    - 15 days ago Mar 18, 2025, 10:41pm -
  • Wyndham Rewards Launches Points Earning Debit Card
      Partnering with SoFi technology platform Galileo Financial Technologies, Wyndham Rewards launched a debit card issued by Sunrise Banks, N.A., offering a suite of benefits for the traveler.   Benefits Include Points per Spending, Gold Status, and…
    - 15 days ago Mar 18, 2025, 10:36pm -
  • American Airlines to Introduce New Meals In Lounges and Aboard Flights
      The carrier announced a refresh of their food and beverage options at Admiral’s Club lounges and in flight in time for Spring 2025 travel.   New Breakfast, All-Day, and Spirits Options Ahead for Flyers Across their network, lounges in 12 cities…
    - 20 days ago Mar 13, 2025, 11:16pm -
  • Spirit Breaks Out of Bankruptcy Without Merger
      The carrier announced they exited from Chapter 11 protection on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, with a financial restructure package.   Restructuring Includes $795 Million of Funded Debt, $350 Million Equity Investment To exit out of Chapter 11, Spiri…
    - 20 days ago Mar 13, 2025, 11:12pm -

View From the Wing

One Mile at a Time

  • newHilton Aspire Card $400 Resort Credit: How It Works
    The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card (review) is one of the most valuable hotel credit cards out there, thanks to all the great perks the card offers.
    - 4 hours ago Apr 2, 2025, 7:17pm -
  • newReview: Austrian Business Class Boeing 787 (VIE-IAD)
    For the transatlantic return segment of our royal visit to Versailles, I flew Austrian’s Boeing 787-9 business class on the nine hour flight from Vienna (VIE) to Washington (IAD).
    - 7 hours ago Apr 2, 2025, 4:20pm -
  • newGuide To American AAdvantage Platinum Status
    American AAdvantage has four published elite tiers (in addition to Concierge Key status, which is invitation-only). In separate posts, I’ve written guides to Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro status, and Gold status, and in this post, I want to look…
    - 8 hours ago Apr 2, 2025, 3:19pm -
  • newThe Story Of Air France’s Iconic Winged Seahorse Logo
    I’m a huge fan of airline marketing and branding, and it’s something I probably pay more attention to than the average person (shocker, I know!). I love when an airline has a cool logo, whether it’s United Airlines’ old tulip logo, Delta’s…
    - 9 hours ago Apr 2, 2025, 1:51pm -
  • newWow: United Airlines Will Fly To Adelaide, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City
    Yesterday, United Airlines teased that it would announce new routes today. Well, the details have now been revealed, and there are some very cool additions… however, they’re not all from the US.
    - 11 hours ago Apr 2, 2025, 12:17pm -
  • newNew Air France Business Lounge Paris (CDG), For Long Haul Travelers
    Air France’s impressive investment in its passenger experience is continuing, as the airline has today unveiled a refreshed lounge at its global hub.
    - 12 hours ago Apr 2, 2025, 11:11am -
  • newJamaica Is Confused, Thinks It’s Getting Emirates Flights
    This is kind of hilarious. Authorities in Jamaica have claimed that Emirates is launching flights to the country. Emirates denies that it’s launching flights to Jamaica. Authorities in Jamaica have responded to Emirates by essentially claiming the…
    - 14 hours ago Apr 2, 2025, 9:27am -
  • newUK Adds £16 Visa Waiver Fee For Foreign Visitors, Including From US
    Traveling to the United Kingdom requires an extra step for virtually all visitors as of today, including those from the United States and European Union. While this policy was introduced for Americans and select other foreigners earlier this year, it…
    - 14 hours ago Apr 2, 2025, 9:26am -
  • newAir France-KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards April 2025: Save 25%
    The Air France-KLM Flying Blue program has just published a new Promo Rewards list for April 2025, offering discounted short haul and long haul awards for travel over the coming months.
    - 14 hours ago Apr 2, 2025, 9:25am -
  • newBuy Marriott Bonvoy Points With 45% Bonus (0.86 Cents Each)
    Several weeks ago, Marriott Bonvoy launched its first promotion on purchased points of 2025. While this was supposed to expire on March 30, it has been extended by several days, so there’s still the chance to take advantage of this, for anyone who…
    - 15 hours ago Apr 2, 2025, 8:00am -

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…
    - 21 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…
    - 42 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…
    - 61 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…
    - 79 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…
    - 80 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…
    - 84 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…
    - 85 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…
    - 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

  • 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…
    - 8 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…
    - 15 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…
    - 22 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…
    - 29 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…
    - 36 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…
    - 43 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…
    - 57 days ago Feb 5, 2025, 10:00am -
  • Using Plastiq to Pay Bills: Is It Worth it?
    While credit cards can be your key to earning hundreds of thousands of points on your everyday spending, not every merchant accepts them.The post Using Plastiq to Pay Bills: Is It Worth it? appeared first on MileValue.
    - 63 days ago Jan 29, 2025, 4:18pm -
  • 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…
    - 85 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…
    - Dec 11, 2024, 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…
    - 27 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

  • 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…
    - 2 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…
    - 4 days ago Mar 29, 2025, 12:56pm -
  • My New Book on Budget Travel is Now Available!
    Today is the day! My new book, How to Travel the World on $75 a Day, is out NOW! (Woo! Hoo!) This newly updated edition of my New York Times best-selling book will help you travel on a budget. The last edition of the book came out in 2017 and, since…
    - 8 days ago Mar 25, 2025, 11:57am -
  • Come See Me on Book Tour!
    I’m going on a book tour! My next book, How to Travel the World on $75 a Day, is coming out on March 25th and I’m going on a book tour to talk about it and the current state of travel! This is my first book tour in six years and I’m very excite…
    - 13 days ago Mar 20, 2025, 11:59am -
  • 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…
    - 16 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…
    - 17 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…
    - 22 days ago Mar 11, 2025, 1:00pm -
  • 12 Ways to Avoid Staying in a Bad Hostel
    Not all hostels are made equally. After having stayed in hundreds of hostels over the years, I've come to understand the difference between a good hostel and a great one. Most importantly, I know how to avoid those hostels which probably should be av…
    - 25 days ago Mar 9, 2025, 11:00am -
  • 9 Destinations Under $50 A Day
    We all want to travel more. Whether a vacation, career break, gap year trip, there’s some trip we are always thinking about. One of the things that keeps a lot of people from achieving that dream is money. Saving money to travel can be an uphill ba…
    - 28 days ago Mar 5, 2025, 1:00pm -
  • How to Eat Cheap Around the World
    Food is such an integral part of so many cultures that to skip out on meals when you travel is to miss a huge part of traveling. I’m always disappointed when I meet travelers who cook all their meals in a hostel kitchen. It is possible to eat out o…
    - 29 days ago Mar 4, 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 -

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  • 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…
    - 2 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…
    - 33 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…
    - 61 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…
    - 92 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…
    - 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…
    - 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 -

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  • 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…
    - 10 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…
    - 17 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…
    - 17 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…
    - 21 days ago Mar 12, 2025, 8:30pm -
  • Lindblad, SilverSea & Scenic Eclipse Expeditions to South Georgia for less than $19,000!
    For those seeking an adventure unlike any other, South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands are one of the most breathtaking and remote destinations on the planet. Often overshadowed by its more famous neighbor, Antarctica, this rugged island in the Sout…
    - 22 days ago Mar 11, 2025, 10:10pm -
  • American Airlines Business Class Dallas to Sao Paul
    Flying business class is as much about the onboard experience as it is about the seat. On my recent American Airlines Dallas (DFW) to São Paulo (GRU) flight  aboard the Boeing 787-9, the crew proved just how much they can shape a journey. São Paul…
    - 23 days ago Mar 10, 2025, 9:03pm -
  • Hawaiian Airlines Plumeria Lounge Honolulu is Leaving Priority Pass
    Hawaiian’s largest airport and gateway to the Hawaiian Islands is about to lose it’s main Priority Pass lounge. Since the merger with Alaska Airlines, management is restricting access to Plumeria Lounge to guests who are not flying  Hawaiian Air…
    - 27 days ago Mar 6, 2025, 4:04pm -
  • Here’s Everything You Need to Know about Visiting Easter Island in 2025
    Hello everyone, in today’s video blog, I’m going to tell you everything you need to know about planning a trip to Easter Island in 2025. I’ll talk about the forms you need to fill out, how to get to the island, and what you can expect at the ai…
    - 28 days ago Mar 5, 2025, 4:00pm -
  • 5 Star River Cruises in Europe from $1,700!
    River Cruising has always been a great way to explore interior Europe and see more destinations outside of the major cities and popular tourist cities of Paris, Amsterdam, Budapest, Venice, Madrid etc. For those looking to explore smaller cities and…
    - 29 days ago Mar 4, 2025, 6:15pm -
  • American Airlines offers 500 Bonus Loyalty Points Per Flight
    American Airlines is kicking off the new AAdvantage program year with a bonus to frequent flyers. As airlines look at ways to help retain flyers and make frequent flyers excited, AA is offering bonus points for those who fly in March. The American Ai…
    - 35 days ago Feb 26, 2025, 8:30pm -

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Flyertalk MilesBuzz

  • newWhat's Replaced AOT Limo at BKK?
    I was supposed to change o 1 April. So who has an update?
    - 16 mins ago Apr 2, 2025, 10:56pm -
  • newRequest to re-open HKG UC Club thread
    Can we please re-open: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/1767613-united-club-hkg-closed.html The club is about to re-open and will see more pax when HKG-BKK starts.
    - 53 mins ago Apr 2, 2025, 10:19pm -
  • newOn Business Ticket Flexibility
    I’ve a bunch on OnBusiness miles expiring. I’m pretty sure I can however book for after the expiration, as long as I book before the expiry date. Do correct me if I’m wrong? Anyway my actual question is on the flexibility of the ticket. If I…
    - 60 mins ago Apr 2, 2025, 10:12pm -
  • newPossible to pay road tolls myself?
    Hi, I currently have a Hertz rental in NewYork/New Jersey and already been through a few road tolls. Having read a few Reddit posts, it seems Hertz will charge me a $9.99 fee (admin fee?) on top of each toll charge, which wiorks out pretty...
    - 1 hour ago Apr 2, 2025, 9:54pm -
  • new2026 peak dates?
    I was surprised that March 27, 2026 is peak, based on the cost of a TATL I priced in J. There are no peak dates in March or early April 2025. Is there a special holiday next year? Is the 2026 peak/off-peak calendar out? Could it be something...
    - 1 hour ago Apr 2, 2025, 9:43pm -
  • newBig fare increase after app fails due to inability to accept/reject insurance
    I just tried to book a flight on my Android app using miles. I was quoted a price for two that was just barely less than I have in my account. I went all the way through the process of seat selection and credit card entry, only to be told I needed...
    - 2 hours ago Apr 2, 2025, 9:16pm -
  • newAre you infected with measles from the Delta Air Lines Sky Club at DTW?
    According to the health department, you might be infected with measles if you were in or near the Delta Air Lines Sky Club at Detroit Metro Airport near gate A68 between 11:20 a.m. to 4 p.m. You might be infected with measles if you were at...
    - 2 hours ago Apr 2, 2025, 8:52pm -
  • newAerClub concierge, worth it?
    I’ve been gold with BA (just about achieving it) for the last number of years. With their changes I don’t have a hope and am looking at my options. My flying is generally 2 DUB-USA returns in business (currently via LHR mostly) plus a few AA.…
    - 3 hours ago Apr 2, 2025, 8:25pm -
  • newTo Sibiu by Star Alliance
    And now for something completely different. OK, maybe slightly different :) This weekend I’m heading to Sibiu, situated in the heart of Transylvania, Romania, to visit some friends. This will be my second trip to Sibiu, and actually my third...
    - 4 hours ago Apr 2, 2025, 7:38pm -
  • newSplitting cash booking online
    Hi everyone i have a cash CW booking for 2 people that’s had no changes. My travel companion needs to change the outbound but keep inbound as is. when I tested change booking on the website I could select the other person and choose a...
    - 4 hours ago Apr 2, 2025, 7:34pm -

Reddit r/churning

  • newWhat Card Should I Get? Weekly Thread - Week of April 02, 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…
    - 11 hours ago Apr 2, 2025, 12:01pm -
  • newQuestion Thread - April 02, 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…
    - 14 hours ago Apr 2, 2025, 9:01am -
  • newNews and Updates Thread - April 02, 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…
    - 14 hours ago Apr 2, 2025, 9:00am -
  • Question Thread - April 01, 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 1, 2025, 9:02am -
  • News and Updates Thread - April 01, 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 1, 2025, 9:01am -
  • Bank Bonus Weekly Thread - Week of April 01, 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…
    - 2 days ago Apr 1, 2025, 9:00am -
  • Question Thread - March 31, 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 Mar 31, 2025, 9:01am -
  • News and Updates Thread - March 31, 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 Mar 31, 2025, 9:01am -
  • Weekly Off Topic Thread - Week of March 31, 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…
    - 3 days ago Mar 31, 2025, 9:00am -
  • Question Thread - March 30, 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 Mar 30, 2025, 9:01am -

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Johnny Jet

  • new48 Hours of Insane Seas in the Drake Passage Captured on Video
    I’ve been to six of the seven continents, but I bet you can guess which one I haven’t visited. Yep, Antarctica. Like many frequent travelers, I haven’t made the trip...The post 48 Hours of Insane Seas in the Drake Passage Captured on Video app…
    - 4 hours ago Apr 2, 2025, 6:43pm -
  • newThe 12 Golden Rules of Travel: Tips to Make Your Journey Smooth and Enjoyable
    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 The 12 Golden Rules of Travel: Tips to Make Your Journey Smoot…
    - 8 hours ago Apr 2, 2025, 3:17pm -
  • newFrontier Airlines Pilot Greets Passengers Wearing a Trump Hat
    A Frontier Airlines passenger shared something very unusual on social media yesterday – a photo of his captain wearing a red Trump hat. Here’s Brian Wahlstrom’s post: “I don’t care...The post Frontier Airlines Pilot Greets Passengers Weari…
    - 8 hours ago Apr 2, 2025, 2:53pm -
  • 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): Wednesday, April 2 Yesterday’s TSA checkpoint numbers TSA officers screened 2,182,067...The post 12 Things in Travel You Need to Know Today…
    - 13 hours ago Apr 2, 2025, 10:01am -
  • More Details Released on the Death of Ex-Yankee Brett Gardner’s Son While on Vacation

    - 1 day ago Apr 1, 2025, 5:38pm -
  • The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning for Travelers: What You Need to Know
    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 The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning for Travelers: What Y…
    - 1 day ago Apr 1, 2025, 5:28pm -
  • The Best Credit Cards for Purchasing Flight Tickets (2025)
    Not all credit cards are created equal when it comes to buying airline tickets. We break down "The Best Credit Cards For Purchasing Flight Tickets"The post The Best Credit Cards for Purchasing Flight Tickets (2025) appeared first on Johnny Jet.
    - 1 day ago Apr 1, 2025, 12:26pm -
  • How to Stay Healthy on Your Cruise This Summer
    This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our...The post How to Stay Healthy on Your Cruise This Summer appeared first…
    - 2 days ago Mar 31, 2025, 9:22pm -
  • Best credit cards for dining, restaurants, takeout, & more
    The best credit cards for dining and restaurants will help you earn points quickly on purchases you make regularly. Here are some that offer dining rewards.The post Best credit cards for dining, restaurants, takeout, & more appeared first on Johnny…
    - 2 days ago Mar 31, 2025, 7:21pm -
  • What’s the #1 credit card to have?
    This short list makes it easier for you to find the #1 credit card to have when you travel, buy essentials, get gifts, or make work purchases.The post What’s the #1 credit card to have? appeared first on Johnny Jet.
    - 3 days ago Mar 30, 2025, 3:40pm -

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