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Inside Flyer

  • newDragonpass launches annual lounge access subscriptions
    Dragonpass has begun selling annual airport lounge-access subscriptions directly to consumers, entering a market served by Priority Pass. Its three plans cost £59, £229 and £329 a year, with included visits or passes varying by tier. It adds guest…
    - 6 hours ago Oct 24, 2026, 4:11am -
  • newPodcast hosts discuss future of Southwest Companion Pass
    Frequent Miler’s latest podcast episode focuses on predictions about the future of Southwest Airlines Companion Passes. The hosts also discuss an IHG Ambassador promotion and American Express’s planned two-night minimum for a 2027 lodging credit.…
    - 8 hours ago Oct 24, 2026, 2:00am -
  • newBritish Airways accepts Avios for onboard catering
    Avios can cover British Airways short-haul economy food and drinks, whether ordered online or bought aboard. The return is about 0.55p per point, down from 0.7p when the service launched. That remains below the article's 1p benchmark for premium-cabi…
    - 8 hours ago Oct 24, 2026, 2:00am -
  • newBilt’s Hyatt transfer rate will decline in 2027
    Bilt’s guide ranks transfer partners by redemption value, usability and award availability, and highlights an upcoming Hyatt change. Recent additions cover flights, hotels and rail. From Jan. 1, 2027, four Bilt points will convert to three Hyatt po…
    - 12 hours ago Oct 23, 2026, 10:13pm -
  • newDelta keeps 2028 Medallion status thresholds unchanged
    Delta will keep the spending thresholds for 2028 SkyMiles Medallion status unchanged. Silver remains at $5,000 MQDs, Gold at $10,000, Platinum at $15,000 and Diamond at $28,000. Delta confirmed the decision through a spokesperson, while qualification…
    - 13 hours ago Oct 23, 2026, 9:23pm -
  • newAmerican Airlines status can be earned through card spending
    American Airlines elite status can be earned through Loyalty Points from card purchases without flying. U.S.-issued program cards earn one point per eligible dollar; some add bonuses at spending milestones. Card spending alone can reach Executive Pla…
    - 14 hours ago Oct 23, 2026, 8:00pm -
  • newAmex adds ZO access, narrows Business Platinum benefits
    American Express is adding a ZO membership to Business Platinum and narrowing eligibility for its wireless credit and U.S. shipping bonus. The limits start Feb. 17, 2027. Membership offers lounge access, monthly studio day passes and credits for even…
    - 15 hours ago Oct 23, 2026, 6:49pm -
  • newCardholder uses benefit cycle to manage Sapphire Reserve
    The writer values Chase Sapphire Reserve benefits at about $840 annually, above its $795 fee, and plans to keep the card for now. The approach is to use selected credits, downgrade before the next annual fee, then upgrade when the benefits justify an…
    - 18 hours ago Oct 23, 2026, 4:07pm -
  • newUK court freeze clouds Vietjet's Australian launch plans
    A UK court froze Vietjet assets worldwide up to US$251.6 million, clouding plans for the airline to enter Australia's domestic market. The order stems from aircraft-lease judgments; the proposed operation still requires regulator approval. It does no…
    - 18 hours ago Oct 23, 2026, 4:07pm -
  • newAmerican pilots receive upgrade priority near departure
    American Airlines says deadheading pilots may move ahead of customers for first-class upgrades during the final 24 hours before departure. Before that window, AAdvantage members remain subject to the airline’s standard upgrade process. The policy,…
    - 18 hours ago Oct 23, 2026, 3:58pm -

One Mile at a Time

The Frequent Miler

  • newSouthwest Companion Pass: Now playing hard to get | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep380 | 10-23-26
    In today’s episode, we talk about the StubHub quadruple stack, why you might want to consider IHG Ambassador status, how Greg’s recent credit card application got cancelled, our predictions for the future of Southwest Airlines Companion Passes, a…
    - 8 hours ago Oct 24, 2026, 2:00am -
  • newCurrent Amex Offers
    This post is designed to show current Amex Offers. If you have any Amex cards, even authorized user cards, then you’re eligible to sign up for offers when you log into your Amex account. If you’re planning to shop or book travel, check this page…
    - 10 hours ago Oct 23, 2026, 11:45pm -
  • newMelio: Pay business bills by credit card ($230 welcome offer)
    Melio is a service that simplifies paying business bills. Melio lets you pay bills by credit or debit card for a 2.9% fee, or for free via bank-to-bank ACH transfers. Melio users can pay vendors via whichever method they prefer (e.g., ACH for free up…
    - 12 hours ago Oct 23, 2026, 9:46pm -
  • newVisa gift cards disappear from Staples.com
    Buying Visa and Mastercard gift cards at Staples can be a great way to maximize the Office Supply Store bonus category on some credit cards, especially during frequent sales that reduce purchase fees to zero (like the one running now). Staples has ma…
    - 13 hours ago Oct 23, 2026, 8:45pm -
  • newGet $200 back on Virgin Atlantic flights with new Amex Offer
    A new targeted (but widely available) Amex offer gives you $200 back when you spend $2,500 or more with Virgin Atlantic. If you’re looking for European travel, this could be a useful accouterment and take some of the sting out of those inflated Vir…
    - 14 hours ago Oct 23, 2026, 7:45pm -
  • newAmex Business Platinum® Changes: ZO Workspace memberhip, narrowed wireless credits and shipping category
    This week, American Express revealed the results of the latest round of tinkering with its suite of Platinum cards. The biggest change for many is the addition of a 2-night stay requirement for Fine Hotels + Resorts credits and expanding them to inc…
    - 15 hours ago Oct 23, 2026, 6:49pm -
  • newMarriott Amex Offer: Spend $375, get $150 back (targeted)
    A new, targeted Amex offer is out for Marriott Bonvoy: get a $150 statement credit when you spend $375+ at most Bonvoy properties. You can spread the spend across multiple purchases. This offer is only valid for properties in the US, the Caribbean, C…
    - 16 hours ago Oct 23, 2026, 5:45pm -
  • newMarriott Homes & Villas promo: Earn 3x points on all 5+ night stays next Summer
    Marriott Homes & Villas is running another promotion, this time awarding triple base points on all stays of five or more nights during Summer 2027. This is a strange one. Although the promotion applies to stays from 5/24/27 – 9/11/27, the booking w…
    - 20 hours ago Oct 23, 2026, 1:45pm -
  • newSouthwest Companion Pass Complete Guide 2026
    The Southwest Companion Pass has undoubtedly long been the most valuable companion ticket benefit of any airline program, but the way it is earned is changing dramatically in 2027. This post has been updated to indicate both the new 2027 requirements…
    - 23 hours ago Oct 23, 2026, 10:45am -
  • VanillaGift: Get waived Visa gift card purchase fees with promo code VGSHOP26
    VanillaGift.com is running another sale on Visa gift cards, waiving purchase fees on orders of $375+ with promo code VGSHOP26. The Deal Get purchase fees waived when you buy $375 or more of Visa gift cards from VanillaGift.com and use promo code VGSH…
    - 1 day ago Oct 22, 2026, 10:45pm -

The Flight Deal

The Free-quent Flyer

  • Refresher: maximizing the value of Just4U points
    Just4U, the loyalty program of the sprawling Albertson’s grocery empire, is one of the worst-documented loyalty programs I’ve ever encountered. Like the English Constitution, it is not unwritten, but it is written differently, and since I’ve be…
    - Apr 29, 2026, 4:34pm -
  • Bank of America Preferred Rewards: goodbye and good riddance
    In February Bank of America announced a devaluation of their Preferred Rewards program and its rebranding as BofA Rewards. For new customers, the devaluation is scheduled for May, 2026. As a reminder, Preferred Rewards allows customers to receive a 2…
    - Apr 13, 2026, 7:54pm -
  • Pleasure to report: Chase Travel Ultimate Rewards refunds working as described
    Back in November, 2025, I wrote about the Chase Ultimate Rewards point devaluation. Ultimate Rewards points held in accounts linked to premium Ultimate Rewards-earning credit cards were previously redeemable for 1.25 cents each towards reservations m…
    - Mar 2, 2026, 11:21pm -
  • Housekeeping: (long-overdue) blog consolidation
    As long-time readers may recall, I’ve futzed around with my blog hosting over the years. Early on, I used PayPal to bill subscribers (who receive my occasional Subscribers-Only Newsletter), but that PayPal account was ultimately shut down due to un…
    - Feb 23, 2026, 8:45pm -
  • Manually requesting upgrade refunds from United
    Over the Christmas holidays I flew to Palm Springs, California, on United Airlines, which turned into an extremely frustrating experience (but I repeat myself: it was United Airlines). I booked seats in economy, and then a few weeks later saw I could…
    - Feb 4, 2026, 8:01pm -
  • Why will there always be another deal?
    I like to say that “every deal dies, but there will always be another deal.”I think most travel hackers of ordinary intelligence understand why every deal dies. If you think of each deal as being designed with some average cost per user in mind,…
    - Jan 29, 2026, 11:28pm -
  • Getting started with Aligned Incentives, the gift card reseller-cum-bill broker
    When I write about gift card reselling, I usually give the rates available on the cards available for sale to CardCash.com. I do not and have never had any financial relationship with CardCash except that they buy my gift cards, let alone an affiliat…
    - Jan 13, 2026, 8:07pm -
  • Managing legacy and devalued Ultimate Rewards points balances
    On October 26, 2025, Chase devalued their Ultimate Rewards program by eliminating the fixed-redemption option of 1.25 cents per point when redeeming newly-earned points held in accounts linked to premium credit cards through their travel portal.They…
    - Nov 24, 2025, 9:38pm -
  • My Robinhood shutdown experience: Part 3, resolving my IRA transfer stalemate
    I’ve been chronicling my Robinhood shutdown story over the past few months (Part 1, Part 2) as my taxable positions were liquidated and the balance in my taxable account was “refunded” to the various debit cards I’d used to liquidate my manuf…
    - Nov 3, 2025, 9:36pm -
  • My experience requesting missing Just4U points
    The Albertsons/Safeway Just4U program has, for whatever reason, chosen to print rewards so aggressively that it’s oddly become of my main sources of value over the last few years. That being said: not everything always goes right.Two weekends ago I…
    - Sep 27, 2025, 11:07pm -

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

  • The Points Hobby Guide: How to Earn Points and Redeem Them for Flights and Hotel Stays
    Points and miles can turn everyday spending into flights, hotel stays and other travel rewards.The post The Points Hobby Guide: How to Earn Points and Redeem Them for Flights and Hotel Stays appeared first on MileValue.
    - 8 days ago Oct 16, 2026, 2:00pm -
  • Booking Wyndham Vacation Club Properties for 7,500 Points or Less
    For bookings made on or after September 15, 2026, Wyndham Rewards award tiers will expand from three tiers to four tiers. Individual properties also may change tiers. New standard Free Nights award rates will be 5,000 points, 15,000 points, 30,000 po…
    - Jul 1, 2026, 9:01am -
  • Wyndham Rewards Program Guide
    For bookings made on or after September 15, 2026, Wyndham Rewards award tiers will expand from three tiers to four tiers. Individual properties also may change tiers. New standard Free Nights award rates will be 5,000 points, 15,000 points, 30,000 po…
    - Jul 1, 2026, 9:00am -
  • Capital One Transfer Partners: Airline Partner Introduction
    Most experienced points and miles enthusiasts agree that transferring flexible rewards , including Capital One Miles, to partner loyalty programs often provides the greatest value. In recent years, Capital One Miles have become significantly more val…
    - Mar 11, 2026, 9:00am -
  • Capital One Transfer Partners: Star Alliance Airlines
    Transferring flexible currency—including Capital One Miles—to partner loyalty programs can provide greater value compared to other uses of these miles.Capital One has more than 15 transfer partners.The post Capital One Transfer Partners: Star A…
    - Mar 11, 2026, 8:59am -
  • Capital One Transfer Partners: SkyTeam and Non-Alliance Airlines
    Transferring flexible currency—including Capital One Miles—to partner loyalty programs can provide greater value compared to other uses of these miles.Capital One has more than 15 transfer partners.The post Capital One Transfer Partners: SkyTea…
    - Mar 11, 2026, 8:58am -
  • Capital One Transfer Partners: Oneworld Alliance Airlines
    Transferring flexible currency—including Capital One Miles—to partner loyalty programs can provide greater value compared to other uses of these miles.Capital One has more than 15 transfer partners.The post Capital One Transfer Partners: Onewor…
    - Mar 11, 2026, 8:57am -
  • Redeeming American Airlines Miles for Flights to Asia
    In recent years, Asia has become a popular travel destination for North Americans. With significant competition for desirable flights, finding award flights availability can be challenging.For travelers planning to use American AAdvantage miles for…
    - Feb 4, 2026, 10:00am -
  • The Basics of Chase Ultimate Rewards
    Chase Ultimate Rewards is one of the leading flexible rewards programs. Its currency—called Ultimate Rewards points—can be earned and redeemed in different ways.The post The Basics of Chase Ultimate Rewards appeared first on MileValue.
    - Jan 21, 2026, 10:00am -
  • Venture X Business: A Good Choice for Business Owners with High Spend
    An essential characteristic of small-business owners is the ability to make decisions. However, one important decision that many small-business owners overlook is the choice of which business credit card to use for your expenses.The post Venture X B…
    - Dec 31, 2025, 10:00am -

Frequent Flier

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

God Save the Points

  • A Flight Only Bookable With Points Offers Amazing Winter Sun
    I often tell people that the best unkept secret with Avios is, in fact, the Avios app. Separate to the British Airways app, the Avios app...The post A Flight Only Bookable With Points Offers Amazing Winter Sun appeared first on God Save The Points.
    - Jul 31, 2025, 1:41pm -
  • My First “New” Chase Sapphire Reserve Travel Redemption Blew My Mind
    There’s… a lot… of coverage surrounding the revamped Chase Sapphire Reserve Card. As per usual these days, the hot takes are plentiful and people are fired...The post My First “New” Chase Sapphire Reserve Travel Redemption Blew My Mind app…
    - Jul 1, 2025, 10:56am -
  • Wander.com: Best Luxury Take On Airbnb (With Real Value Too?)
    At first, the big hotel chains of the world laughed off Airbnb and vacation rentals. No seriously, they did. Now, they all compete in the vacation...The post Wander.com: Best Luxury Take On Airbnb (With Real Value Too?) appeared first on God Save Th…
    - Jun 4, 2025, 7:49pm -
  • This Is The Summer To Tick Santorini Off The Bucket List
    Santorini has been overcrowded in recent years, but a quiet season means it’s the perfect time to grab a bargain, or a better experience. It’s June,...The post This Is The Summer To Tick Santorini Off The Bucket List appeared first on God Save T…
    - Jun 3, 2025, 3:31pm -
  • Virgin Atlantic Ups The Ante In India, As The World Dials In
    This week, Virgin Atlantic celebrates 25 years of flying to India. In Virgin fashion, it’s doing so in style, with a joint announcement among partners Delta...The post Virgin Atlantic Ups The Ante In India, As The World Dials In appeared first on…
    - Jun 3, 2025, 3:24pm -
  • Global Airlines Is “Fyre Festival”, Not Virgin Atlantic
    Yesterday, a Hi-Fly charter airplane took off from Glasgow bound for New York, with Hi-Fly crews and pilots. If you read the papers, it was purportedly...The post Global Airlines Is “Fyre Festival”, Not Virgin Atlantic appeared first on God Save…
    - May 16, 2025, 3:24pm -
  • New Credit Card Sets Annual Fee Dynamically, Based On Benefit Usage
    Among savvy Redditors and credit card blogs, there’s a common thread with many recent credit card changes. “It feels like a coupon book” is often the...The post New Credit Card Sets Annual Fee Dynamically, Based On Benefit Usage appeared first…
    - Apr 2, 2025, 12:12am -
  • What’s Your Airport Dwell Time? A Metric Businesses Think A Lot About
    Dwell time, simply, is how long you spend in an airport, or airport space, before a flight. For most people, it’s not something they’ve ever actively...The post What’s Your Airport Dwell Time? A Metric Businesses Think A Lot About appeared fir…
    - Apr 1, 2025, 12:33pm -
  • Current Business and First Class Deals (Updated MAY 2025)
    We teamed up with our friends at Premium-Flights to make this awesome, live and living deal page for you. Here, you can easily see the latest...The post Current Business and First Class Deals (Updated MAY 2025) appeared first on God Save The Points.
    - Mar 30, 2025, 1:15pm -
  • Final Call: £1657 London-New York Business Class + Hotel Offers
    The baseline for great flight deals has gone up a bit in 2025, but there’s a chance to get around that today with a great British...The post Final Call: £1657 London-New York Business Class + Hotel Offers appeared first on God Save The Points.
    - Mar 17, 2025, 10:43am -

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…
    - 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…
    - 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

  • Holafly Plans: The Best eSIM Plan for Long Term Travelers

    - 88 days ago Jul 28, 2026, 4:40pm -
  • Nomad Citizen: A New Social Safety Net for Entrepreneurs
    If you’re a digital nomad or a location-independent business owner, you’re either overpaying for fragmented insurance coverage (travel, medical, etc.) or just badly underinsured. You have a health plan, travel insurance, and maybe some medical ev…
    - Jun 18, 2026, 12:07pm -
  • Faye Travel Insurance: The Best New Company Out there
    We may receive compensation from Faye as an advertising partner. However, this does not influence our evaluations. Our opinions are our own. I’ve been writing about travel for nearly two decades and, in that time, I’ve watched the travel insuranc…
    - Jun 3, 2026, 1:05pm -
  • Madrid 5-Day Itinerary: A Guide to Culture, Gastronomy, and Local Life
    Home to some 3.5 million people, Madrid is the capital of Spain and the country’s largest city. Though it’s somewhat sprawling, the city boasts stunning architecture, incredible food, and an energetic nightlife that stretches until dawn. Over 10…
    - May 6, 2026, 7:50am -
  • Capital One Venture Business Card Review
    If you’re a traveler like me, chances are you’re always on the lookout for ways to make your trips more affordable. That’s why I collect points and miles: they help me lower my travel costs so I can spend my money on what’s actually important…
    - May 1, 2026, 3:30pm -
  • Outsite Review: The Best Place to Stay for Digital Nomads
    Balancing travel and remote work will always be one of the biggest challenges on the road. When you’re a digital nomad, it’s always a struggle to balance sightseeing and also get your work done in a nice, quiet environment. No one wants to spend…
    - Apr 24, 2026, 7:38am -
  • How the Antigravity 360 Drone Will Change Your Travels
    Drones are huge. And, while there’s lots of restrictions around them, a lot of travelers take them on road because they produce some amazing sweeping aerial shots. There’s lots of amazing brands out there but one that I think is super cool is the…
    - Apr 23, 2026, 7:35am -
  • Why This Company is One of the Best for Finding Work
    Most travel is extractive and passive. You show up somewhere, take photos of the same landmarks everyone else takes photos of, eat at a restaurant the guidebook recommended, and hit up some bars. You take some tours to learn about the place and, if y…
    - Apr 3, 2026, 11:38am -
  • Don’t Visit Ko Lipe
    After 19 years, I finally went back to Ko Lipe, the Thai island I spent close to a month on in 2006. Back then, it was one of those super off-the-beaten-path destinations that few but the most intrepid travelers visited, where electricity only ran a…
    - Feb 23, 2026, 3:59pm -
  • How I Got My Visa to France
    I’ve been in love with France ever since my first trip to Bordeaux in 2010. Friends I had met back in Thailand showed me around the area and introduced me to French culture. It was my first time in France and I loved the food, the wine, and the peo…
    - Feb 16, 2026, 8:25am -

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Travel Codex

  • Alaska Airlines Adds Seattle Nonstops to Osaka and Tahiti, Continuing Its International Expansion
    Alaska Airlines is continuing to turn Seattle into something the airline has never really had before: a genuine long-haul international hub. The airline has announced two more international routes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for 2027, a…
    - 2 days ago Oct 22, 2026, 2:30pm -
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  • Atlas Ocean Voyages Sale: Cruises From $1,999 and Antarctica From $8,999
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  • Amex FHR requiring 2 night stay minimum starting 1/1/27
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  • Data Points Weekly - Week of October 22, 2026
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