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Frugal Travel Guy

  • Alaska Adds Subscription Service to Mileage Plan
      The company announced the launch of Alaska Access, advertised as a new way “to save on travel planning and costs.”   New Bundle Includes Early Sale Access, Fare Page, and Wi-Fi Voucher According to the Seattle-based airline, the service is ba…
    - 2 days ago Mar 26, 2024, 4:18am -
  • Calhoun to Step Down from Boeing at End of 2024
      The Chicago-based aerospace giant announced Calhoun would leave the company at the end of 2024.   Calhoun Ends Five-Year Run Under Dark Cloud of 737 MAX According to his official biography provided by Boeing, Calhoun first joined the company as a…
    - 2 days ago Mar 26, 2024, 3:59am -
  • American Opens Wi-Fi Options for Flyers
      The Fort-Worth based carrier announced a new plan which will soon allow travelers to browse the web via in-flight wi-fi without paying the usual fee.   Ad-Sponsored Wi-Fi Limited to 20 Minutes, Miles Available for All Options The new internet con…
    - 6 days ago Mar 22, 2024, 4:28am -
  • United Adds MileagePlus Points Pooling for Friends and Family
      The airline announced a new feature to allow MileagePlus members to pool their miles together, available immediately on the carrier’s website.   MileagePlus Pooling Allows Five Members to Collect Miles Together In most loyalty programs, members…
    - 6 days ago Mar 22, 2024, 4:07am -
  • Marriott Raises Stakes on Points with BetMGM
      The companies announced a new partnership with sports betting platform BetMGM to allow gamers to transfer their rewards points into Marriott Bonvoy.   Sports Bettors Can Exchange Up to 100,000 Points Each Year Under the new agreement, members of…
    - 9 days ago Mar 19, 2024, 2:23am -
  • United Airlines: “Safety Is Our Highest Priority”
      The airline’s chief executive Scott Kirby is now reaching out to flyers to reassure them flying with United is safe, and the airline is taking the incidents seriously.   Kirby Says Incidents “Have Sharpened Our Focus” The New York Times rep…
    - 9 days ago Mar 19, 2024, 1:40am -
  • Hilton Adds to Lifestyle Market with Graduate Hotels
      The hospitality giant announced the purchase of The Graduate hotel brand for $210 million, calling it a “significant growth opportunity” in the lifestyle hotel category.   Purchase Includes Brand, Licensing Agreement to Current Owner Under th…
    - 13 days ago Mar 15, 2024, 3:50am -
  • United Reportedly Close to Replacing 737 MAX 10 Orders
      Bloomberg reports the Chicago-based airline could be close to securing numerous Airbus A321neo aircraft in place of their long-delayed 737 MAX-10 orders.   United Could Take Around 36 Airbus A321neo Airframes Consideration of the Airbus A321neo c…
    - 13 days ago Mar 15, 2024, 3:26am -
  • NY Times: Alaska 737 MAX Scheduled for Service Before Blowout
      The New York Times reports maintenance employees at the carrier asked for the aircraft to be serviced in the days before the incident.   Service Scheduled Before Flights, But Airline Executives Say Issues Were Not Related According to interviews…
    - 14 days ago Mar 14, 2024, 1:19am -
  • Southwest Blames Boeing for Capacity Cuts
      CNBC reports the carrier will cut capacity, blaming Boeing and their problems with the 737 MAX for the stalled growth.   Southwest Now Expecting Fewer Aircraft, Resulting in “Re-Optimization” Alongside Southwest CEO Bob Jordan’s presentatio…
    - 15 days ago Mar 13, 2024, 2:08pm -

View From the Wing

One Mile at a Time

  • newChase Sapphire Reserve Cuts Priority Pass Restaurants
    While not the end of the world, this is still an unfortunate development, as flagged by AwardWallet.
    - 13 hours ago Mar 27, 2024, 7:27pm -
  • newAir France-KLM Flying Blue Elite Status: My Strategy
    Nowadays I don’t seek out airline elite status as I used to in the past. While I still think there’s huge value to earning airline miles, the value of status simply isn’t there in the way that it used to be — upgrades are tougher to come by,…
    - 15 hours ago Mar 27, 2024, 4:58pm -
  • newMan Creatively Sneaks Onto Delta Flight, But Gets Caught
    Every so often we hear stories of people sneaking onto flights. Sometimes they’re successful, and sometimes they immediately get caught. A bit over a week ago, someone tried to sneak onto a Delta flight, using a method I’ve never heard of. And he…
    - 19 hours ago Mar 27, 2024, 1:43pm -
  • newBilt Rent Day Promotion April 2024: All About Fitness
    Link:Apply for the no annual fee Bilt Mastercard
    - 19 hours ago Mar 27, 2024, 1:02pm -
  • newThe Best Uses Of Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Points
    Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is an underrated program that offers all kinds of useful redemption opportunities. In particular, the program has some of my favorite niche, sweet spot award deals in the world.
    - 20 hours ago Mar 27, 2024, 12:35pm -
  • newWhy It’s Worth Paying Taxes By Credit Card
    Most people probably don’t look forward to paying their taxes. For those of us in the miles & points world, though, one silver lining is the potential to generate credit card spending at an attractive rate.
    - 21 hours ago Mar 27, 2024, 11:47am -
  • newWow: Robinhood’s 3% Cash Back Credit Card
    Investment platform Robinhood is launching a credit card, and it almost sounds too good to be true.
    - 21 hours ago Mar 27, 2024, 10:54am -
  • newAir France-KLM Flying Blue: SkyTeam’s Most Valuable Program
    Air France-KLM Flying Blue is in my opinion the most useful SkyTeam frequent flyer program for redeeming miles, and for that matter, one of the most valuable frequent flyer programs for transatlantic business class awards.
    - 22 hours ago Mar 27, 2024, 10:09am -
  • newIntroduction: Zimbabwe Via The Cockpit Suite
    Welcome to my next trip report series, covering a recent trip to Zimbabwe. Unlike my other recent trips (Zipping to Tokyo via Mongolia, A Downgraded Adventure to Oman, etc.), this wasn’t a pure review trip. Instead, the trip had a destination, whic…
    - 23 hours ago Mar 27, 2024, 9:37am -
  • newAlaska Mileage Plan Adds Strange Award Ticket Restriction
    Alaska Mileage Plan has added a new restriction on award tickets, as flagged by LoyaltyLobby, though it seems almost unenforceable. The timing of this coincides with the revamp the program is currently undergoing.
    - 24 hours ago Mar 27, 2024, 8:50am -

The Frequent Miler

The Flight Deal

The Free-quent Flyer

  • newHow does Hilton price 5th-night-free awards?
    I manufacture a lot of Hilton Honors points with the American Express Surpass co-branded credit card, and I redeem almost as many. The Surpass earns a free night certificate that can be used worldwide after spending $15,000 per year and Diamond statu…
    - 12 hours ago Mar 27, 2024, 7:59pm -
  • Manufacturing transactions is harder than you think
    There are countless methods of manufacturing credit card spend, but the basic principles are simple: generate a credit card purchase (usually at some cost), liquidate the purchase back to cash (usually at some cost), and use the cash (plus any costs…
    - 22 days ago Mar 5, 2024, 9:11pm -
  • How much is World of Hyatt credit card spend towards Globalist status worth?
    It sounds like a cliche because it is, but World of Hyatt points are virtually the only loyalty currency to have retained a large part of their value in the years since I started travel hacking. This only sounds controversial because they have, in fa…
    - 26 days ago Mar 1, 2024, 8:27pm -
  • Delta and American Express: break-even changes to break-even cards
    If you have a Delta co-branded American Express card, then you might have gotten an e-mail or read elsewhere (Frequent Miler, Danny Deal Guru, Doctor of Credit) about increases to the annual fee and changes to some of the cards’ other benefits.I’…
    - 48 days ago Feb 8, 2024, 10:08pm -
  • Venti, the too-clever-by-half subscription savings account and travel booking platform
    What if I told you there was a way to earn 9% APY on up to $100,000 of liquid and federally-insured cash deposits? I hope your first response would be “tell me more,” because by the end of this post you’ll be begging me to tell you less.Introdu…
    - 52 days ago Feb 4, 2024, 10:02pm -
  • Can Hyatt promo codes override seasonal cancellation policies?
    Over the New Year holiday I braved the madness that is flying Southwest Airlines and took a weeklong trip down to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. While putting the trip together, I noticed something curious as I sifted through the hundreds of hotels lining…
    - 59 days ago Jan 29, 2024, 7:45pm -
  • Why do card counters sleep in their cars?
    For the last few months I’ve been casually following up on my long-time interest in learning to play blackjack. I’ve now sunk about 100 hours into learning more about blackjack and casino “advantage play” in general, including listening to po…
    - 70 days ago Jan 17, 2024, 10:13pm -
  • Hilton gift cards trigger American Express Surpass statement credits
    In October, 2023, American Expressed announced changes to the Hilton Aspire and Surpass co-branded credit cards. American Express has acquired a well-deserved reputation as a “coupon book,” and these changes were no exception. Alongside an increa…
    - 76 days ago Jan 12, 2024, 3:44pm -
  • My successful experience replacing an Incomm Visa prepaid card
    There is, by all accounts, an epidemic of fraud striking prepaid debit card retailers across the Western United States. I’ve had the remarkable good fortune of never encountering a tampered prepaid debit card in the wild. So when I needed an Incomm…
    - Dec 18, 2023, 5:48pm -
  • Gift of Choice, the new (to me) restricted gift card product
    Last week I had the opportunity to try a brand of “merchant-restricted” gift cards I hadn’t used before: the “Gift of Choice” cards sold by Safeway and “powered” by The Gift Card Shop. This gimmick, the merchant-restricted gift card, is…
    - Nov 10, 2023, 10:20pm -

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

  • newA Beginner’s Introduction to Travel Credit Cards
    There are many ways to earn travel miles and points, but none is as easy, quick, and cheap as opening up travel rewards cards. In particular, earning welcome bonuses on travel rewards cards is the number one way to rack up points and miles.In this a…
    - 23 hours ago Mar 27, 2024, 9:00am -
  • U.S. Bank Visa Platinum Card Review
    Most small business owners want to find a credit card that offers valuable perks to help their business and good spending bonuses. Some business owners may have already racked up a solid amount of credit card debt and need a card that will allow them…
    - 8 days ago Mar 20, 2024, 9:00am -
  • 7 Best Cards for Authorized Users in 2024
    Adding an authorized user to your credit card can be a win-win situation.You’ll rack up points and earn welcome bonuses faster, while they’ll build their credit history, enjoy cardholder perks and pay a much-reduced annual fee (if any!).Yet, ju…
    - 29 days ago Feb 28, 2024, 10:00am -
  • U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card Review
    U.S. Bank credit cards are often overlooked in favor of cards from more well-know issuers like Chase or American Express. However, U.S. Bank has some noteworthy options that might be a great fit for your finances, depending on your spending patterns.…
    - 36 days ago Feb 21, 2024, 10:00am -
  • Take Our Reader Survey So We Can Better Serve Your Interests
    Thank you for being a MileValue reader!We appreciate your readership and we'd love to make sure we're serving you as best we can.The post Take Our Reader Survey So We Can Better Serve Your Interests appeared first on MileValue.
    - 43 days ago Feb 14, 2024, 10:00am -
  • A Complete Guide to All U.S. Bank Altitude Personal Credit Cards
    Back in 2017, U.S. Bank entered the world of premium travel credit cards when they unveiled the U.S. Bank Altitude® Reserve Visa Infinite® Card. It was the first U.S. Bank card that earned points instead of cashback and it was meant to rival other…
    - 50 days ago Feb 7, 2024, 10:00am -
  • The Basics of American Express 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.Out of the four most popular transferable currencies in the points and mi…
    - 57 days ago Jan 31, 2024, 10:00am -
  • U.S. Bank Triple Cash Rewards Visa® Business Card Review
    Business credit cards are a great option for those who want to get a new card (and maybe a new sign-up bonus) without taking a hit to their personal credit score. They’re also a good way to keep your personal and business expenses separate, which c…
    - 64 days ago Jan 24, 2024, 10:00am -
  • A Complete Guide to Every U.S. Bank Business Credit Card
    U.S. Bank isn’t typically the first issuer that credit enthusiasts think of. However, in the past several years, U.S. Bank has really beefed up its lineup to try to compete with larger credit card issuers with lucrative rewards programs such as Cha…
    - 71 days ago Jan 17, 2024, 10:00am -
  • Best Credit Cards with Annual Travel Statement Credits
    Premium travel reward credit cards offer a host of perks, from complimentary lounge access to hotel benefits.One type of perk they offer is an annual travel statement credit. This applies to purchases that code as travel, although card issuers are f…
    - 78 days ago Jan 10, 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

  • 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

  • newThe 6 Best Hotels in Milan
    Posted: 3/27/24 | March 27th, 2024 Italy’s second-largest city is best known as the fashion and design capital of the world, drawing millions of visitors each year. There’s also a ton of history here too (the city used to be the capital of the We…
    - 19 hours ago Mar 27, 2024, 12:57pm -
  • newThe Best Walking Tours in Florence
    Posted: 3/27/2024 | March 27, 2024 Florence is one of the most popular cities in Italy. Its stunning Renaissance architecture gives it an iconic look, and the abundance of art could keep any traveler busy for weeks. There’s the Galleria de Uffizi,…
    - 20 hours ago Mar 27, 2024, 12:53pm -
  • The 6 Best Hotels in Vienna
    Posted: 3/21/24 | March 21st, 2024 I think Vienna is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. The historic core of the city is a massive UNESCO Heritage Site brimming with incredible museums, beautiful galleries, and sprawling Baroque palaces. The…
    - 7 days ago Mar 21, 2024, 1:28pm -
  • How to Experience Milwaukee Like a Local
    Posted: 3/15/2024 | March 15th, 2024 The following guest post is by my friends Adam from the website Getting Stamped. He and his wife are long time residents of Milwaukee and, since I’ve never been, I’ve invited him on to share some tips about vi…
    - 13 days ago Mar 15, 2024, 12:23pm -
  • The 5 Best Hotels in Singapore
    Posted: 3/15/24 | March 15th, 2024 Singapore is one of my favorite cities in the world. It has an iconic skyline of futuristic skyscrapers, lush green spaces, and is one of the best foodie hubs in the region. The markets here are brimming with cheap…
    - 13 days ago Mar 15, 2024, 12:21pm -
  • The 8 Best Hotels in Paris
    Posted: 3/7/24 | March 7th, 2024 Paris is one of my favorite cities in the world. It’s a city I’ve visited countless times, I lived there, I’ve run tours there. I’m one of those people who thinks it lives up to all the hype. But, it’s also…
    - 21 days ago Mar 7, 2024, 2:37pm -
  • The 7 Best Hotels in New York City
    Posted: 3/7/24 | March 7th, 2024 New York City is the most iconic and most visited city in the United States. With its distinctive skyline, diverse neighborhoods, world-class museums, incredible Broadway productions, and melting pot of cultures, NYC…
    - 21 days ago Mar 7, 2024, 2:19pm -
  • The Chase Sapphire Reserve Review
    Last Updated: 3/14/24 | March 14th, 2024 Nomadic Matt has partnered with CardRatings for our coverage of credit card products. Some or all of the card offers on this page are from advertisers and compensation may impact how and where card products ap…
    - 24 days ago Mar 4, 2024, 7:46am -
  • The 7 Best Hotels in Sydney
    Posted: 3/1/2024 | March 1st, 2024 Sydney is where most travelers start their trip to Australia. It’s the country’s largest city (almost 20% of the entire population lives here), boasting incredible beaches, a fun nightlife, and lots of museums a…
    - 27 days ago Mar 1, 2024, 1:32pm -
  • The 7 Best Hotels in Dublin
    Posted: 3/1/2024 | March 1st, 2024 Dublin is a moody, literary city. It’s a great city for history buffs and book lovers as it is home to lots of authors and poets. Here, you’ll find castles, traditional pubs, and countless opportunities to exper…
    - 27 days ago Mar 1, 2024, 1:08pm -

The Hustle Blog

  • Using Miles to Get Myles Home: Tips on Lap Infant Award Tickets
    I haven’t written a post in FOREVER here, but I think this last trip calls for it. Long story short, some medical issues during our Philippines trip forced us to cancel and rebook our flight home within a day’s notice and I’m glad that my stock…
    - Jul 26, 2018, 1:00pm -
  • Is the Chase Sapphire Reserve Annual Fee Worth Paying Over the Preferred?
    The Chase Sapphire Reserve – Can’t ignore the talk of the town. Like I tell all my friends & coworkers, if any major bank is offering a signup bonus of 100,000 points, I’m 99% getting it. It’s a no brainer. Even at a high $450 annual fee (whi…
    - Sep 7, 2016, 12:00pm -
  • Trip Report: Korean Air 747-8i First Class ICN-JFK
    ICN (Seoul Incheon) – JFK (New York) KE 85 06/05/2016 Boeing 747-8i First Class Seats 1A, 1J Well this flight was a full-on treat. We haven’t been in long haul First Class in a few years so it was great to be able to experience 2 of them during…
    - Jun 8, 2016, 11:00am -
  • Last Few Days to Earn 10x Points at Amazon & More via Chase Freedom
    Just a reminder that if you’ve activated this offer from Chase, there are only a few more days to spend up to $1,500 at Amazon, Zappos, Audible & Diapers.com and get 10 Ultimate Rewards per dollar spent. Since I do too much shopping at Amazon and I…
    - Dec 28, 2015, 6:30pm -
  • Citi ThankYou Premier – 60,000 ThankYou Points
    UPDATE 1:50 PM EST: Another link is still up! UPDATE 1:25 PM EST: Original link DEAD! Thank to US Credit Card Guide, the best offer we’ve ever seen for the Citi ThankYou Premier credit card has been discovered! Using this link, you can earn the fo…
    - Aug 28, 2015, 2:45pm -
  • Amex Offer – Spend $300 on Airfare, Get $50 Back
    I just came across this offer while going through my wife’s American Express offers. She seems to get the better ones that I don’t get on either my EveryDay Preferred or Starwood Preferred Guest Business card. Get a one-time $50 statement credit…
    - Jul 22, 2015, 11:00am -
  • Q3 Rotating Bonuses – Chase Freedom & Discover IT
    New quarter, new bonuses! These bonuses will run through September 30, 2015. Chase Freedom Activate here. Most gas stations have gift card racks so this should be an easy $1,500 to spend this quarter. Gas stations Kohl’s Discover IT Activate here.…
    - Jul 1, 2015, 5:20pm -
  • (Dead) Fare Alert: EWR-MEX $140 Round Trip
    UPDATE: Looks like it’s gone as of 12:21 AM EST. Damn, better luck next time folks! As I was randomly browsing flights tonight, I came across what seems like a very cheap fare to Mexico City from Newark. This has to be a mistake since it’s a full…
    - May 30, 2015, 4:00am -
  • Don’t Forget to Track Car Rental Reservations with AutoSlash
    Some people think car rentals can be a lengthy process. For me, I try to keep it as simple as possible. You have two options to use AutoSlash. Search for a car using their site Make your booking elsewhere & use AutoSlash to find better rates The pro…
    - Apr 1, 2015, 11:00am -
  • Last Chance at Chase Freedom Q1 Categories
    As we come up on the end of March, we also come to the end of the first quarter of 2015. With that comes the end of the Chase Freedom 5% bonus categories – grocery stores, movie theaters & Starbucks. Be sure to get all your Q1 spend in by March 31!…
    - Mar 30, 2015, 11:00am -

Pointscentric

milenerd

  • March 2024
    Aloha Spirit Many years have passed since this was a miles and points blog. The impacts on my life? Profound. Man, it was such a unique situation. MileNerd fell into a niche that didn’t exist at the time. The readers followed. So, along the way, I…
    - 27 days ago Mar 1, 2024, 10:33am -
  • February 2024
    Watering Plants It was a badass crew (of junior high school kids). The lineup included: Yours truly-A very regular attendee of after-school detention. If the principal’s office was Cheers, then I was Norm. You knew where to find me. Behind the thic…
    - 56 days ago Feb 1, 2024, 8:41am -
  • January 2024
    Wheels Up You start another travel year. A story yet untold. Still hungry for adventures… Those vacations feel like gold. “Keep grinding through the workweek” – it’s what you tell yourself inside. Daily cobwebs turn to boredom. Time to get…
    - 87 days ago Jan 1, 2024, 8:00am -
  • December 2023
    The Bonds We Make Somehow, we’ve already reached the last post of the year. How did this happen? Did someone click a fast-forward button? Is there a Karen available to write a strongly worded letter to time? Something like: Dear Time: So…uh, what…
    - Dec 1, 2023, 9:10am -
  • November 2023
    Lucy Land I agreed to watch my sister’s dog for the weekend. That feels worthy of writing a live diary. Thursday Could Lucy be the sweetest creature on this planet? Possibly. She is, essentially, a 9-pound ball of love. Bouncing around with turbo-p…
    - Nov 1, 2023, 7:00am -
  • October 2023
    Cardboard, Not Concrete I’m running very late. There’s a tight 15-minute window that I’m about to miss. A wedding? Graduation? Emergency surgery? Nope. I’m at the mall to pick up a new iPhone. (According to this email, I need to arrive precis…
    - Oct 1, 2023, 7:02am -
  • September 2023
    How To Be A Real Man We hear so much debate about what it means to be a man these days. Such a complex question. In extremely confusing times. So, let’s uncover the answers. I recently surveyed hundreds of women and feel proud to share such valuabl…
    - Sep 1, 2023, 7:05am -
  • August 2023

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  • July 2023
    Chai Tea Had any interesting conversations lately? You remember those… Focused on a person more than a device. Engaged. Brain stimulated.    I just had one of those old-school chats. Courtesy of a longtime reader named James. An affable guy who h…
    - Jul 1, 2023, 7:00am -
  • June 2023
    Being Neighborly Whirlwind last month for me. Numerous flights. Multiple cities. A variety of subpar meals at 30,000 feet. Fortunately, my greatest passion in life is observing people. So, I decided to get to work. While in the air, I conducted in-de…
    - Jun 1, 2023, 7:04am -

Doctor of Credit

Hustler Money Blog

Travel Codex

  • Atlas Luxury Cruises – Exclusive Deal from $1,599 Europe, Antarctica, and Arctic Sailings
    Atlas Ocean Voyages is back with an exclusive deal from Travelcodex Readers. When you book via Rocky at Scott and Thomas Travel you can save several thousand dollars and experience 5 star luxury cruises on a ship with just 198 guests maximum. We’re…
    - 2 days ago Mar 26, 2024, 6:31pm -
  • Review: Austrian Business Lounge Vienna F Gates
    After a busy day exploring Vienna, I headed to the airport a little early for my evening flight. With a couple of hours to kill, I headed to the Austrian Business Lounge Vienna F Gates. At least at off-peak times, this lounge offers comfortable seati…
    - 7 days ago Mar 21, 2024, 11:00am -
  • Virgin Voyages: Earn a $400 Onboard Credit
    Virgin Voyages is the hip new cruise line that is calling all adults to the Sea. Come and experience ocean cruising without the kids! Departing from the conventional norms of cruise vacations, Virgin Voyages has injected a refreshing dose of hipness…
    - 8 days ago Mar 20, 2024, 6:47pm -
  • Review: Qatar Airways A350-1000 Business Class, Doha to LAX
    Qatar Airways is consistently ranked as one of the best airlines in the world and after this flight, I can definitely see why. Their Q-Suites hard product is nearly perfect and their soft product, from their service and catering to the amenities prov…
    - 15 days ago Mar 13, 2024, 2:30pm -
  • 3 Airlines Announce New Seattle – Taipei Service 
    Seattle to Taipei service is about to become one of the most competitive routes between the United States Pacific Northwest and Taiwan as four airlines will compete for both nonstop and connecting traffic between the United States and Asia. China Air…
    - 16 days ago Mar 12, 2024, 2:36pm -
  • European Luxury Cruise Sale: UK, Greenland, Svalbard, Iceland and more from $2399!
    If you’re looking for a summer vacation and you haven’t decided what you want to do yet, maybe it’s time to consider a cruise. Atlas Ocean Voyages has launched the deal of the year with trips starting at $2,399 per person! Offering both polar e…
    - 19 days ago Mar 8, 2024, 9:49pm -
  • Review: Sleep N’ Fly Sleep Lounge Doha, a Priority Pass Lounge
    At Doha Hamad International Airport, there are three lounges for Priority Pass cardholders to use. If you want a true lounge experience, then there’s the Al Maha Lounge located in the central transit area, near the the famous bear lamp. But if you…
    - 21 days ago Mar 7, 2024, 3:01pm -
  • Alaska Airlines Makes Proactive Compensation For Late Flight
    Late flights are just a fact of life when traveling by air.  Sometimes the airline just screws up and your flight departs late.  Other times, there are factors beyond the airline’s control such as weather or air traffic control delays.  When a l…
    - 22 days ago Mar 6, 2024, 3:24pm -
  • Review: Al Maha Lounge Doha, a Priority Pass Lounge
    The Al Maha Lounge at Doha Hamad International Airport is located in the transit area of the international terminal. There are two sides to the airport (north and south) and the lounge is located in the south side, adjacent to the famous Bear Lamp. F…
    - 30 days ago Feb 27, 2024, 3:45pm -
  • Exploring London: Before During and After the Marathon
    I’ve long been a runner, but in the last few years, I’ve combined a few of my passions, running and travel. Completing the World Marathon Majors has become a goal. I ran the NYC marathon years ago, and done a few others more recently. More specif…
    - 30 days ago Feb 27, 2024, 1:59pm -

Maximizing Money

Boarding Area

Flyertalk MilesBuzz

  • newET and EK nearly collide over Somali air space - AGAIN
    Sorry, not sure if this has been brought up before. And not sure if this was the right forum to do it. According to Addis Standard (Ethiopian Newspaper) an EK and ET flight nearly collided mid-air in Somali airspace due to an error from flight...
    - 23 mins ago Mar 28, 2024, 8:01am -
  • newTier points on LHR-TLV with technical stop in LCA
    Will the Tier point earnings on LHR-TLV now be treated as LHR-LCA, LCA-TLV or just as LHR-TLV due to the technical stop in LCA to change crews?
    - 1 hour ago Mar 28, 2024, 7:22am -
  • newPhillipine Airlines Questions
    My Parents and I are flying back on Phillipine Airlines from SGN to SFO via MNL. Were on an A321neo and i am in row 21 A which looks like Premium Economy. How is the service in Premium? On the 2nd leg I am in row 32 on the 777. The menu for the..…
    - 2 hours ago Mar 28, 2024, 6:49am -
  • newDubai Marina - how busy is the beach at the moment?
    => Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa at DUBAI MARINA Hi all. Was wondering what the *situation is like at the beach and the hotel pool facilities* of the LM Beach Resort at Dubai Marina? Is it very crowded at the moment? Is there...
    - 2 hours ago Mar 28, 2024, 6:44am -
  • newAS - YVR-JFK - 1017 CAD / $748 r/t - Domestic First
    Alaska Airlines - Vancouver, Canada (YVR) to New York City (JFK / EWR) - 1017 CAD / $748 USD roundtrip in domestic first. The cheapest date to travel is April 23, 2024, with a same-day turnaround, but the weeks of April 14 and April 21 have...
    - 2 hours ago Mar 28, 2024, 6:03am -
  • newAdverse Weather Conditions - Thursday 28th March
    Looks like there could be a fair few WEAN today - high winds expected at EGLL. And they’re expected almost perpendicular to the runway so high crosswind component. Plus a sprinkling of cumulonimbus clouds to add to the mix. Keep an eye out on Bi…
    - 2 hours ago Mar 28, 2024, 5:55am -
  • newUnderstanding transfering from BA Avios to QR Avios
    Excuse me for being daft... but I'm trying to understand the two. I'm only thinking of transfering BA Avios to QR Avios for upgrading purposes. Are any fares upgradeable on QR or only specific fare types? Or should I leave my Avios (transfering...
    - 3 hours ago Mar 28, 2024, 5:37am -
  • newTransfer from Marriott Bonvoy to Alaska
    How long is it currently taking to transfer from Marriott Convoy to Alaska? I wouldn't normally consider it, but 120,000 Marriott points for a Business class seat on Condor is appealing!
    - 4 hours ago Mar 28, 2024, 4:26am -
  • newTaiwan Arrivals Card
    Four of us are travelling so we all tried to use the on line card, we all got the message that we were successful but not all of us received and e mail confirmation. Will this be a problem at Songshan ?? Thanks
    - 4 hours ago Mar 28, 2024, 4:07am -
  • newAMEX Platinum Business wireless credit $10/mo
    Anyone have an idea how to apply this wireless credit to T-mobile? T-mobile gives $5/line credit if paid by checking account. So taking this $10 credit by paying with a credit card does not help at the end. Any idea? Thanks in advance.
    - 4 hours ago Mar 28, 2024, 4:05am -

Reddit r/churning

  • newWhat Card Should I Get? Weekly Thread - Week of March 27, 2024
    DISCLAIMER AS OF 10/10 The flowchart is not updated every time new offers come out or new rules are enacted, so it is on you to make sure that the advice given to you is accurate before applying. One of the biggest examples of information the current…
    - 20 hours ago Mar 27, 2024, 12:00pm -
  • newQuestion Thread - March 27, 2024
    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…
    - 23 hours ago Mar 27, 2024, 9:00am -
  • newNews and Updates Thread - March 27, 2024
    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…
    - 23 hours ago Mar 27, 2024, 9:00am -
  • News and Updates Thread - March 26, 2024
    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 Mar 26, 2024, 9:00am -
  • Question Thread - March 26, 2024
    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 Mar 26, 2024, 9:00am -
  • Bank Bonus Weekly Thread - Week of March 26, 2024
    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 ask…
    - 2 days ago Mar 26, 2024, 9:00am -
  • Question Thread - March 25, 2024
    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 25, 2024, 9:01am -
  • News and Updates Thread - March 25, 2024
    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 25, 2024, 9:01am -
  • Weekly Off Topic Thread - Week of March 25, 2024
    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 25, 2024, 9:00am -
  • Question Thread - March 24, 2024
    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 24, 2024, 9:00am -

Dan's Deals

Johnny Jet

  • newWoah! Suitcase Gets Shredded on Packed Baggage Carousel at Newark Airport
    Packed baggage carousels are a familiar sight for most frequent travelers, though these days, they seem to be fuller than ever. There are probably a few reasons why: There are...The post Woah! Suitcase Gets Shredded on Packed Baggage Carousel at New…
    - 10 hours ago Mar 27, 2024, 10:17pm -
  • newBilt Rewards April 2024 Rent Day Perks (Fitness Edition)
    The Bilt April 2024 Rent Day perks include the expansion of its Neighborhood Fitness program, plus free fitness classes and discounted workouts.The post Bilt Rewards April 2024 Rent Day Perks (Fitness Edition) appeared first on Johnny Jet.
    - 13 hours ago Mar 27, 2024, 7:35pm -
  • newAmazon’s Best Deals For Travelers
    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 Amazon’s Best Deals For Travelers appeared first on Johnny J…
    - 15 hours ago Mar 27, 2024, 5:42pm -
  • newHow Many Countries Have You Been To? This Free App Will Show You and Help You Keep Track of How Much of the World You’ve Seen
    My wife, who I met on a work trip (she used to be the digital editor for a major Canadian magazine and is now JohnnyJet.com’s editor), was recently updating my...The post How Many Countries Have You Been To? This Free App Will Show You and Help Yo…
    - 15 hours ago Mar 27, 2024, 5:15pm -
  • newHow Much Money Do I Need For A Chase Business Checking Account?
    A Chase business checking account can help you expand and work on your goals. But, how much money will you need to open a Chase business checking account? The post How Much Money Do I Need For A Chase Business Checking Account? appeared first on Joh…
    - 17 hours ago Mar 27, 2024, 3:53pm -
  • newWhich Airline Options Work With Capital One Travel?
    The airline options from Capital One Travel are similar to other credit card travel portals and independent third-party booking sites.The post Which Airline Options Work With Capital One Travel? appeared first on Johnny Jet.
    - 19 hours ago Mar 27, 2024, 1:14pm -
  • 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, March 27 Yesterday’s TSA checkpoint numbers TSA officers screened 2,229,271...The post 12 Things in Travel You Need to Know Today…
    - 22 hours ago Mar 27, 2024, 10:01am -
  • Citi Premier vs Capital One Venture Rewards Review
    Can't choose an awesome travel credit card with a $95 annual fee is? This Citi Premier vs Capital One Venture Rewards comparison might help.The post Citi Premier vs Capital One Venture Rewards Review appeared first on Johnny Jet.
    - 2 days ago Mar 26, 2024, 12:52pm -
  • Visa Platinum or Visa Signature: Which is Better in 2024?
    Deciding whether the Visa Platinum or Visa Signature is the better option for you is easier when you know what cards fall into each category.The post Visa Platinum or Visa Signature: Which is Better in 2024? appeared first on Johnny Jet.
    - 2 days ago Mar 26, 2024, 12:00pm -
  • Hey Baseball Fans: Here’s How to Get MLB.TV For Free
    If you’re a baseball fan, then you know that the first two games of the 2024 season took place last week between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres...The post Hey Baseball Fans: Here’s How to Get MLB.TV For Free appeared first on Johnn…
    - 2 days ago Mar 26, 2024, 7:15am -

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