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Frugal Travel Guy

  • newNew DOT Rules Require Refunds for Cancelled Flights, Junk Fees
      The agency announced a new set of rules for airlines, requiring flyers to receive automatic refunds when services are not provided as scheduled.   Airlines Must Provide Refunds for Flyers Without “Jumping Through Hoops” Under the new rules, w…
    - 24 hours ago Apr 24, 2024, 6:49pm -
  • California Bill Seeks to Cut Clear From PreCheck Lines
      Introduced in February 2024, California Senate Bill 1372 seeks to prevent Clear and other third-party vendors from providing pre-screening services which would utilize current Transportation Security Administration lanes.   Law Would Change Clear…
    - 1 day ago Apr 24, 2024, 5:30pm -
  • Transportation Department Teams with Attorneys General to Probe Airlines
      The department announced the formation of the Airline Passenger Protection Partnership on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, during a ceremony at Denver International Airport (DEN).   Partnership Opens Federal Data Books for States Investigating Airlines U…
    - 8 days ago Apr 17, 2024, 3:37pm -
  • Wyndham Rewards Courts Business Travelers with New Program
      Called Wyndham Rewards Business, the new “generous loyalty program” offers businesses the opportunity to directly earn points for room, group, and event spending.   Program Acts Similar to Personal Rewards Program on Bigger Scale Under the ne…
    - 8 days ago Apr 17, 2024, 10:21am -
  • Atlanta and Dubai See the Most Passengers in 2023
      Airports Council International – World announced their list of the top 10 busiest airports of 2023, with Atlanta once again taking the top spot for all travelers.   Atlanta Sees Gains from 2022, but Dubai Increased Compared to Pre-Pandemic Atla…
    - 10 days ago Apr 16, 2024, 3:13am -
  • British Airways American Express Increases Annual Fee, Companion Voucher Spend
      As found on the FlyerTalk forums, the card is now increasing the annual fee for new applicants to £300 ($376.27 USD), as well as the spend requirement to earn the companion pass.   Companion Pass Spend Jumps Over $18,000 for New Customers Of the…
    - 15 days ago Apr 11, 2024, 2:03am -
  • Delta Revises Boarding Order in May 2024
      The Atlanta-based carrier announced a new numbered boarding zone lineup that will go into effect starting on Wednesday, May 1.   Diamond Medallion and Sky Priority Gives Way to Numbered Categories Under the current boarding order, flyers are cate…
    - 15 days ago Apr 11, 2024, 1:43am -
  • After Failed Merger, Spirit Takes Measures to Preserve Cash
      Reuters reports the ultra-low-cost-carrier is looking for ways to keep their finances balanced after a planned merger with JetBlue was denied by a federal court.   New Deliveries Pushed Back to 2030, Furloughs Begin in September Even though trave…
    - 16 days ago Apr 9, 2024, 3:22pm -
  • United Cuts Planned Routes with FAA Review Looming
      Bloomberg reports the new routes from Newark to Portugal and Tokyo to The Philippines will be delayed as the Federal Aviation Administration reviews the carrier’s performance record.   Faro and Cebu Put on Backburner Pending Review In an email…
    - 16 days ago Apr 9, 2024, 2:56pm -
  • Alaska Receives Compensation from Boeing Over Door Plug Blowout
      The Associated Press reports the Chicago-based aerospace giant paid $160 million to Alaska as “initial compensation” with more money on the way.   First Compensation Payment Covers Loss Related to Incident According to the Seattle-based airli…
    - 20 days ago Apr 5, 2024, 7:26pm -

View From the Wing

One Mile at a Time

The Frequent Miler

  • newMarriott Amex Cards: Best Ever 155K and 185K Welcome Offers (last call)
    Update 4/25: This is the last week for these best ever Amex Marriott offers, as they’re due to expire on 5/1. If you’ve been on the fence, now’s the time. American Express has just launched massive, limited-time welcome offers for the Marriott…
    - 1 hour ago Apr 25, 2024, 5:39pm -
  • newWorld of Hyatt: Get 20% back on points redemptions for 90 days (targeted)
    World of Hyatt is sending an e-mail offer to some members that awards 20% on most spent points over a 90 day period after registration. The subject line is “Surprise! You’re Eligible to Earn 20% Bonus Points Back.” The offer applies to free nig…
    - 3 hours ago Apr 25, 2024, 4:12pm -
  • newAmex Business Platinum: 150K offer is now public…but with $20K minimum spend
    For some time now, we’ve been sharing reader referral links for an increased 150K welcome offer on the American Express Business Platinum card. This wasn’t widely advertised in the blogosphere because it was only available via referrals (instead…
    - 5 hours ago Apr 25, 2024, 1:45pm -
  • newHilton vs. Hyatt
    For years, I’ve been a huge Hyatt fan. Their top tier elite status offers the best benefits of all major chains. Their points are super valuable towards Hyatt stays. They let you use points (at a very reasonable rate) to upgrade to club rooms or su…
    - 17 hours ago Apr 25, 2024, 1:45am -
  • Sam’s Club giving 10%-20% off gift cards for Disney, Southwest & Instacart from May 3-5
    Sam’s Club has released its next Instant Savings Book and there are some doorbusters going live on May 3 which give decent discounts on gift cards for Disney, Southwest and Instacart. The Deal Sam’s Club will be offering the following gift card d…
    - 1 day ago Apr 24, 2024, 5:45pm -
  • BankAmeriDeals double cashback coming 4/29-5/10
    Bank of America will once again be offering double cashback on select BankAmeriDeals. The promotion starts on April 29 and will last for almost two weeks. The Deal Earn double cashback on BankAmeriDeals. Key Terms Offer valid April 29-May 10, 2024. Q…
    - 1 day ago Apr 24, 2024, 3:45pm -
  • Hyatt’s Mr & Mrs Smith now live (details broke my heart)
    When Hyatt announced their purchase of Mr & Mrs Smith, I was very excited. After all, Mr & Mrs Smith’s collection of independent hotels includes incredible properties and brands like the Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur California; Virgin Limited Edition…
    - 1 day ago Apr 24, 2024, 3:05pm -
  • Breeze Airways: Save 35% on round trip flights with promo code SNAPSHOT (book by 4/25)
    Breeze Airways is back with another fare sale, this time giving 35% off the base fare when booking round trip flights and using promo code SNAPSHOT. The Deal Save 35% on the base rate of round trip flights with Breeze Airways when using promo code SN…
    - 1 day ago Apr 24, 2024, 1:45pm -
  • Best Big Spend Bonuses
    One way in which banks try to encourage spending on their credit cards is by offering bonus points or perks for high spend.  It’s possible, for example, to earn high level airline or hotel elite status through spend alone.  This page lists our pi…
    - 1 day ago Apr 24, 2024, 10:59am -
  • The Hotel Collection Guide: Prepaid rates earn hotel points/perks & more surprising finds
    Back in 2021, Amex Platinum cards added a new benefit: Earn back up to $200 per year on Fine Hotels & Resorts (FHR) or The Hotel Collection (THC) prepaid bookings.  We already knew that FHR prepaid bookings earn hotel points and are eligible for eli…
    - 2 days ago Apr 23, 2024, 9:45pm -

The Flight Deal

The Free-quent Flyer

  • Credit cards I'm eyeing for my first round of applications in years
    Longtime readers may know that I don’t chase signup bonuses in the way a lot of travel hackers do. This is not because I have anything against signup bonuses, it’s just not something I’ve found to be a good use of my own time and energy. I vast…
    - 7 days ago Apr 18, 2024, 6:45pm -
  • Quick hit: free HotelSlash membership
    AutoSlash is getting into the hotel game with a new search product, appropriately called HotelSlash. After poking around on it for half an hour I didn’t see anything special about it (like Venti and a thousand similar sites, it’s just a way to pa…
    - 8 days ago Apr 17, 2024, 8:35pm -
  • The Tesla Protocol, Boeing, and the regression to the minimum viable product
    One of the most striking stories I’ve heard about Tesla vehicles had nothing to do with exploding cars, drowning shipping magnates, or spontaneous highway shutdowns. It was a simple tweet from a Tesla enthusiast and Elon Musk fan praising the third…
    - 9 days ago Apr 16, 2024, 2:00pm -
  • Robinhood Gold versus Bank of America Preferred Rewards Platinum Honors
    [To the reader: since I think a lot of people will be using affiliate links to sell this product, I’m not including any links, including my own referral links, in this post]Robinhood, the online brokerage founded and aggressively marketed back when…
    - 28 days ago Mar 28, 2024, 9:19pm -
  • How 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…
    - 29 days 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…
    - 51 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…
    - 55 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’…
    - 77 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…
    - 81 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…
    - 87 days ago Jan 29, 2024, 7:45pm -

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

  • Capital One Credit Card Throwdown: SavorOne Rewards for Students vs. Quicksilver Rewards for Students
    Capital One has made an effort to appeal to the younger generation with marketing efforts such as branded cafes where Capital One cardholders receive special discounts, as well as exclusive access to tickets to sporting events, concerts and other ent…
    - 1 day ago Apr 24, 2024, 9:00am -
  • CLEAR Plus, TSA PreCheck, Global Entry and Nexus: The Complete Guide
    All information about the American Express Green Card has been collected independently by MileValue.For any frequent flyer, waiting in long security processing lines can start to get old.The post CLEAR Plus, TSA PreCheck, Global Entry and Nexus: Th…
    - 8 days ago Apr 17, 2024, 9:00am -
  • Earn 40+ Free Nights at Hilton Hotels With Two Cards
    All information about the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card has been collected independently by MileValue.Hilton Honors is currently offering three co-branded personal credit cards, all of which are issued by American Express.The post Earn…
    - 15 days ago Apr 10, 2024, 9:00am -
  • Capital One QuicksilverOne vs. Capital One Quicksilver
    The Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card is a great option for those who want to earn a flat cash back rate on all of their purchases without having to worry about which bonus categories are going to earn them the most. This card offers 1…
    - 22 days ago Apr 3, 2024, 9:00am -
  • A 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…
    - 29 days ago Mar 27, 2024, 9:00am -
  • U.S. Bank Business 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…
    - 36 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…
    - 57 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.…
    - 64 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.
    - 71 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…
    - 78 days ago Feb 7, 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

  • The 6 Best Hotels in Dubrovnik
    Posted: 4/22/24 | April 22nd, 2024 Dubrovnik is a gorgeous historic city. Perched on the rugged coast of Croatia, it explodes to life every summer as cruisers, backpackers, and beachgoers flock to the city. With medieval charm, a UNESCO Old Town, and…
    - 3 days ago Apr 22, 2024, 12:00pm -
  • How to Spend Your Time in Tokyo: A Suggested Itinerary
    Last Updated: 4/22/24 | April 22nd, 2024 Tokyo is one of the most amazing cities in the world. It’s fast-paced, futuristic, and bursting with weird and wonderful activities to keep you busy, including gorgeous shrines, palaces, and temples; hip clu…
    - 4 days ago Apr 21, 2024, 12:14pm -
  • The Perfect 7-Day Japan Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
    Posted: 4/17/2024 | April 17th, 2024 Japan captured my heart from the moment I firs visited. The delicious food, the rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, vibrant history, and the very friendly and polite people – it all blew my mind. But Japan of…
    - 8 days ago Apr 17, 2024, 12:52pm -
  • How to Find the Perfect Apartment for Vacation Rentals
    Renting an apartment is a great way to balance the privacy of a hotel with the cost of a hostel. You get immersed in a local environment and have access to a host who can answer all your questions. If you're on the fence about using the sharing econo…
    - 9 days ago Apr 16, 2024, 4:16pm -
  • The 6 Best Hotels in Florence
    Posted: 4/11/24 | April 11th, 2024 Florence is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. Its entire historic center is a picturesque UNESCO World Heritage Site, there’s art everywhere, and the food here is insanely delicious. I’ve been visiting…
    - 14 days ago Apr 11, 2024, 12:00pm -
  • Where to Stay in Florence: The Best Neighborhoods For Your Visit
    Posted: 4/10/24 | April 10th, 2024 With its iconic Renaissance architecture, picturesque streets, world-class museums, and incredible food, Florence is one of my favorite cities in Italy. I’ve been a handful of times over the years and it never dis…
    - 16 days ago Apr 10, 2024, 6:22am -
  • TravelCon is Back! Come Join Us!
    Posted: 4/8/2024 | April 8th, 2024 TravelCon is back! In 2022, after five years (through a pandemic), I ended TravelCon. However, my friends at FinCon offered to run it (thus reducing my workload) so we brought it back! If you’re media or PR in the…
    - 17 days ago Apr 8, 2024, 1:08pm -
  • How to Plan a Trip: A Month-by-Month Guide
    Posted: 4/2/2024 | April 2nd, 2024 Trip planning can be a daunting task. Flights, insurance, gear, itineraries, accommodation, and so much more all need to be considered and sorted out before you go. It’s easy to get overwhelmed, especially when yo…
    - 23 days ago Apr 2, 2024, 5:41pm -
  • 13 Iceland Road Trip Tips: What You Need to Know Before You Go
    Posted: 4/2/24 | April 2nd, 2024 Iceland is a magical country. It just feels out of this world, like you’re on another planet. The rugged volcanoes and black-sand beaches give the island a desolate but striking appearance. If you ask me, it’s rig…
    - 23 days ago Apr 2, 2024, 5:33pm -
  • The 7 Best Hotels in Madrid
    Posted: 4/1/24 | April 1st, 2024 Madrid has it all: incredible food, world-class museums, stunning architecture, non-stop nightlife, and picturesque winding streets. The vibrant capital of Spain, here you can spend your days exploring iconic landmark…
    - 24 days ago Apr 1, 2024, 12:00pm -

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 2024
    Stamp Collecting There was a wild story in the world of sports last week. (The wildness of the reaction is even more fascinating – and it’s what we’re here to examine) We’ll get to that shortly. Here’s the quick backstory for our non-sports…
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  • 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…
    - 55 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…
    - 84 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…
    - 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…
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  • 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…
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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 -

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  • Earned American Million Miler. I don’t care, and neither do they.
    When I earned 1 Million miles on United almost 10 years ago (yikes). Despite being annoyed with what was then a poorly run airline, I was very excited to hit that summit. There is the feeling of accomplishment, but also some real benefits to those th…
    - 1 day ago Apr 24, 2024, 12:59pm -
  • Review: Fairmont Maldives Grounds, Amenities and Dining
    Welcome back! In the first part of this review, I covered the logistics of staying at a private island resort in the Maldives and reviewed the Fairmont Maldives overwater villa. In this post, I will talk about the resort grounds, amenities, and dinin…
    - 2 days ago Apr 23, 2024, 2:00pm -
  • Review: Austrian A321 Business Class, Vienna to Paris
    For the first leg of my trip home from Vienna, I chose Austrian A321 Business Class. Why the upgrade to intra-Europe Business Class? Though the product is usually unremarkable, the buy-up here wasn’t particularly large. I paid €331 for this one-w…
    - 6 days ago Apr 19, 2024, 11:00am -
  • Hotel Review: Mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection
    A return trip to Asia, and another marathon.  I recently was in Tokyo, back after several years, and to run the marathon. My arrival was before my family, to hopefully adapt to the 13 hour time difference before the race, and to accomodate both scho…
    - 7 days ago Apr 18, 2024, 12:59pm -
  • Review: Fairmont Maldives Overwater Villa
    I just got back from a 5-night stay at the Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi Island and I can honestly say, this was the most incredible vacation I have ever taken. The entire experience from beginning to end, including the seaplane transfers, and am…
    - 9 days ago Apr 16, 2024, 3:00pm -
  • Turkish Airlines Business Class Review
    Turkish Airlines business class consistently receives accolades for being among the top ways to fly in comfort to Europe, the middle east and beyond. Bloggers rave about the comfort, and unparalleled service, particularly within its esteemed Business…
    - 11 days ago Apr 14, 2024, 3:30pm -
  • Seabourn Antarctica Expedition on Sale: $8,999
    Are you ready for an awe inspiring 6 star luxury Antarctica Expedition at a 3 star price? If you are free to travel in December 2024 I have the ultimate Seabourn Expedition special offer for you. Save over $4,000 on a Veranda Suite or Penthouse when…
    - 15 days ago Apr 10, 2024, 1:00pm -
  • Review: American Express FHR Benefits at the Bellagio Las Vegas
    In this post, I will review my 2-day stay at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. This stay was booked through American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts (FHR), which is American Express’ network of upscale luxury properties around the world.…
    - 16 days ago Apr 9, 2024, 2:30pm -
  • Philippine Airlines Announces Seattle Start Date
    It’s finally here, the very long awaiting service to Seattle from Philippine Airlines (PAL). Philippine Airlines nonstop service from Manila to Seattle will launch in October 2024 after serval years of delay due to both FAA restrictions and the cov…
    - 23 days ago Apr 2, 2024, 12:30pm -
  • American Airlines Soho Lounge at JFK
    As a traveler, there’s something undeniably exciting about stepping into a new airport lounge – a sanctuary amidst the hustle and bustle of terminals, where comfort, convenience, and indulgence intertwine. It’s even more exciting when the loung…
    - 24 days ago Apr 1, 2024, 1:45pm -

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  • newMichelin Keys discussion
    I've seen passing mention of Michelin Keys in other threads, but vaguely surprised not to see further discussion (there may be a reason - perhaps it's well known FTers hate Michelin, and I've missed that!). Interested to see folks' take on the...
    - 27 mins ago Apr 25, 2024, 6:18pm -
  • newGiveaway: Sixt voucher
    To admins: Before you go ballistic and ask why I post in LH and not in Sixt... Because for over 3 years, I was taking a lot from this community. The pieces of advice I got from this lot worth so much for me... Much more than I can repay... ...
    - 53 mins ago Apr 25, 2024, 5:52pm -
  • newSpeculation: Southwest to change to Economy Plus and Economy Minus seating
    This speculation looks plausible to me: https://viewfromthewing.com/big-changes-coming-to-southwest-airlines-expect-extra-legroom-seats-and-some-assigned-seating
    - 1 hour ago Apr 25, 2024, 5:44pm -
  • newWhat happens when you poke the bear. US DOT to codify refund rules.
    Remember Air Canada refusing to refund during COVID and actually went challenged US DOT Consent Order requiring AC to refund? Air Canada's argument was US DOT's *position* on requiring carriers to refund on cancelled/significantly changed flights...
    - 1 hour ago Apr 25, 2024, 5:29pm -
  • newWhich HI or HIX in Jakarta
    Hoping to find the best location out of the three for a first time visitor. Note that I will be working from my room or coffee shop. Yes I know the HIX Wahid is in a better location but cost more holiday inn and suites Jakarta gajah holiday...
    - 1 hour ago Apr 25, 2024, 5:27pm -
  • newLounge access on Arrival to AMS from N. America
    Hi, Have a question that after a quick google search I can't find anything definitive. Flying from North America to AMS with KLM in J. I have an onward flight on the same day of the departure (3 hour layover) though it is in econ and is a...
    - 2 hours ago Apr 25, 2024, 5:10pm -
  • newHotel near MAD T4
    Help wanted, please. We arrive at MAD from LHR to T4S at 2210 with luggage and a UK passport but even so hope to be out by 2300. The next morning we are leaving T4S for BOG at 1215. So are looking for somewhere easy to sleep for the 8 hours before...
    - 2 hours ago Apr 25, 2024, 4:58pm -
  • newCancelling and rebooking for lower fare
    Somewhere on this forum, there is a discussion about cancelling and rebooking on the same flight for a lower fare. But I can't find it right now. I did save this comment to a post-it note: ---Quote--- UA will not allow you to change to the...
    - 2 hours ago Apr 25, 2024, 4:57pm -
  • newFHR experience credit for family members in Vegas
    We are planning to book 2 FHR rooms in Vegas. I know I will only get a total $200 credit for the rooms. What about the $100 experience credit? I know I will get it for sure. What about the extra room?
    - 2 hours ago Apr 25, 2024, 4:55pm -
  • newRome to Venice - Fly or Train with limited vacation time
    A direct train from Rome to Venice is 4 hours and a cheap flight on ITA is only 1 hour but of course have to factor in airport security time. We are only doing 2 days in Rome and 2 days in Venice - With limited time in each city, would it be better.…
    - 2 hours ago Apr 25, 2024, 4:33pm -

Reddit r/churning

  • newQuestion Thread - April 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…
    - 10 hours ago Apr 25, 2024, 9:00am -
  • newNews and Updates Thread - April 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…
    - 10 hours ago Apr 25, 2024, 9:00am -
  • newData Points Weekly - Week of April 25, 2024
    This is the Weekly Data Points Central thread ​ In this little hobby of ours, we constantly rely on sharing the experiences and data points by others to optimize our award earning process. From how often you can apply for a card or bank account, to…
    - 10 hours ago Apr 25, 2024, 9:00am -
  • What Card Should I Get? Weekly Thread - Week of April 24, 2024
    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…
    - 1 day ago Apr 24, 2024, 12:00pm -
  • Question Thread - April 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…
    - 1 day ago Apr 24, 2024, 9:00am -
  • News and Updates Thread - April 24, 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…
    - 1 day ago Apr 24, 2024, 9:00am -
  • Question Thread - April 23, 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 Apr 23, 2024, 9:00am -
  • News and Updates Thread - April 23, 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 Apr 23, 2024, 9:00am -
  • Bank Bonus Weekly Thread - Week of April 23, 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 Apr 23, 2024, 9:00am -
  • Question Thread - April 22, 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 Apr 22, 2024, 9:01am -

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