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British Airways Raises Cash Fees On Award Tickets Up To 33% — Yes, Their Surcharges Can Get Even Worse
British Airways already charged some of the highest cash surcharges in the award world. Now it is raising the cash element on Avios redemptions by as much as 33%, while giving members almost no detail beyond a few London-origin examples — because apparently paying hundreds of dollars on top of...
One Mile at a Time
American Airlines Credit Card Eligibility Rules: Best Strategy For Citi Approval
Nowadays, US airlines earn a large percentage of their profits from their credit card agreements. That’s not just good news for airlines, but also positive for consumers, since it means there are plenty of opportunities for us to rack up bonus miles, earn elite status, and take advantage of perks.
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DHS Told Airlines It’s Serious About Pulling Customs From Sanctuary City Airports — JFK, LAX And O’Hare Would Lose International Flights
DHS officials reportedly told airline leaders last week that they are serious about pulling Customs officers from airports tied to sanctuary cities after the World Cup. That would not just punish local politicians — it could cripple international flights at JFK, LAX, O’Hare, San Francisco, Seattle, Boston, Denver, Newark and...
View from the Wing
Delta Flyer With 2 Million SkyMiles Says She Can’t Get To France — Is This When Members Finally Wake Up?
Delta SkyMiles has been underdelivering for a quarter century, and somehow customers kept swiping the cards anyway. But when someone with 2 million miles says she still has to pay retail to get to France, you have to ask whether the “SkyPesos” problem is finally becoming obvious to normal people.
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Why European Hotel Showers Feel So Different From American Ones
European hotel bathrooms often skip tubs, shower curtains, and washcloths — and there are practical reasons why. If you’ve ever traveled in Europe, you know exactly what I’m talking about.…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Federal Crash Investigators Discover Internet Sleuths Have Attempted to Reconstruct Cockpit Voice Audio From Fatal Crash of UPS Plane
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the independent federal agency that carries out investigations into serious airplane crashes, has blocked access to a public docket system after it discovered that internet sleuths have been attempting to reconstruct the cockpit voice audio from the fatal crash of a UPS aircraft at...
The Alviator
Cathay Pacific’s 1 AM Flight To Guangzhou: Who Uses This Flight!?
Cathay Pacific's flight CX950 leaves Hong Kong at 1:15am, and arrives Guangzhou at 2:20am. I'm fascinated to know what the use cases are.
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Eight Easy Ways Canadians Can Tell Tourists Are American
Americans visiting Canada often assume they blend in pretty well. Canadians would apparently disagree. 😆 Regardless of where you read it, the media is in agreement that Canadians are not…
One Mile at a Time
Trump Admin Threatens To Shut Down Customs At “Sanctuary City” Airports
Several weeks ago, I covered how the Trump administration was threatening to pull customs from airports in some cities, thereby restricting international flights to those places. The suggestion was so outlandish that it was hard to take seriously. However, it sounds like this wasn’t a joke, and this is something...
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Woman Finds Brilliant Way To Deal With Loud Passenger Talking On His Phone
Most people deal with obnoxiously loud phone talkers in public by silently suffering through the conversation. One woman decided she had a better idea. We’ve all been there. You’re in…
View from the Wing
Air France Flight Diverts To Canada Over “Virus” Concern After U.S. Refuses Landing
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit diverted to Montreal after passengers were told U.S. authorities refused landing over a “virus” concern. Crew reportedly put on masks, onboard service stopped, and the diversion comes just as the CDC has started enhanced screening and entry restrictions tied to Ebola-related outbreaks...
The Bulkhead Seat
Trump Administration is Exploring Shutting Down Customs at Airports in Sanctuary Cities
The Trump administration is reportedly continuing to explore a controversial proposal that could dramatically…
Your Mileage May Vary
Moxy Hamburg City Review: Compact Rooms, Big Lobby, And A Practical Stay
Our stay at the Moxy Hamburg City was supposed to be simple. We needed a place to sleep, shower, and recover after a long travel day. After everything that happened…
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Ganhe 4% de cashback abastecendo pelo Shell Box do Inter
Quer começar a sexta-feira gastando menos no posto? O Inter retomou sua oferta de 4% de cashback para pagamentos realizados pelo Shell Box. A campanha é uma ótima oportunidade para economizar no abastecimento e ainda receber parte do valor de volta na conta. Confira abaixo como funciona a promoção e...
Brazil
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GOL anuncia voos diretos do Rio para novo destino na Argentina
Novidade importante para os fãs da Argentina: a GOL Linhas Aéreas anunciou uma nova rota internacional saindo do Aeroporto Internacional do Galeão, no Rio de Janeiro, com voos diretos para Salta. O novo trajeto começará em 17 de dezembro com duas frequências semanais sem escalas até o Aeroporto Internacional de...
Brazil
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Ainda dá tempo! Shopping Smiles com até 26 milhas por real em parceiros selecionados
As oportunidades para acumular milhas continuam no Shopping Smiles! A nova campanha reúne parceiros como Pontofrio, Portal das Malas e Polishop, oferecendo até 26 milhas por real gasto em compras online. A oferta segue válida até a próxima segunda-feira, 25 de maio. Veja os detalhes e aproveite enquanto ainda há...
Brazil
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Má notícia! British Airways vai aumentar taxas em passagens emitidas com Avios
A British Airways aumentará o custo da tarifa em dinheiro cobrada nas emissões com Avios a partir de 27 de maio. O número de pontos não muda, mas as taxas e sobretaxas ficarão mais caras em diversos resgates. A British Airways anunciou mais uma mudança que deve desagradar membros do...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Emissões nacionais por menos de 4.000 pontos Azul Fidelidade
Quer viajar pelo Brasil gastando menos pontos? O Alerta PPV desta sexta-feira traz excelentes oportunidades para quem deseja economizar nas próximas emissões. Nossa equipe encontrou diversas passagens nacionais disponíveis por menos de 4.000 pontos no Azul Fidelidade + taxas. Confira abaixo os destaques que selecionamos e aproveite para garantir sua...
Brazil
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Um ATR com classe executiva de verdade? Sim, ele existe — Veja como é por dentro
A ATR entregou o primeiro ATR 72-600 do mundo configurado com cabine totalmente executiva. O modelo recebeu apenas 26 assentos individuais, acesso direto ao corredor para todos os passageiros e interiores inspirados em jatos privados, apostando em um mercado premium de voos regionais e resorts no Sudeste Asiático. O tradicional...
Brazil
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Azul Fidelidade com até 25% OFF em passagens nacionais com pontos
O Azul Fidelidade lançou uma nova campanha especial para o fim de semana, trazendo descontos no resgate de passagens nacionais com pontos. Nesta oferta, clientes do Clube Azul podem garantir até 25% de desconto nas emissões, com o percentual variando de acordo com a categoria da assinatura. Confira abaixo todos...
Brazil
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XP facilita isenção do cartão Legacy e reduz exigência de gastos
A XP mudará as regras de isenção de anuidade do cartão XP Legacy. A partir de junho, a empresa passará a considerar também o relacionamento bancário dos clientes, além de alterar a regra de gastos mínimos para zerar a tarifa. A XP Inc. anunciou que vai mexer nas regras de...
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Etihad Guest fällt als Transferpartner von American Express Membership Rewards weg
Kein Transfer von Membership Rewards zu Etihad Guest … Eigentlich ist Etihad Guest im Vergleich zu vor einem…
Brazil
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Confira as melhores ofertas da Esfera para acumular mais pontos
Se você está pensando em fazer compras e ainda turbinar o saldo de pontos, vale ficar de olho nas novas ofertas da Esfera, permitindo acumular até 15 pontos por real gasto em compras online. Confira abaixo os principais destaques abaixo! Promoções Esfera Confira na tabela abaixo as promoções em destaque...
Brazil
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LATAM retoma voos entre Fortaleza e Miami após sucessivos adiamentos
A LATAM retomou os voos diretos entre Fortaleza e Miami após meses de suspensão e adiamentos. A rota volta a operar semanalmente com Boeing 787-9 e reforça tanto o turismo quanto o transporte de cargas entre o Nordeste e os Estados Unidos. Depois de meses de incertezas e sucessivos adiamentos,...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Smiles tem emissões internacionais a partir de 20.500 milhas
O Alerta PPV da Smiles de hoje reuniu diversas oportunidades para quem quer viajar ao exterior economizando. Há emissões disponíveis a partir de 20.500 milhas + taxas, com saídas de diferentes cidades do Brasil para vários destinos internacionais. Confira abaixo as opções que encontramos e aproveite! Passagens internacionais com milhas...
Brazil
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Mastercard Surpreenda: ingressos para os parques da Disney com 15% de desconto
A Mastercard Surpreenda e a Azul Viagens lançaram uma campanha que oferece 15% de desconto nos ingressos do Walt Disney World em Orlando. A promoção vale para compras feitas até 25 de maio e exige pagamento com cartão Mastercard. O programa de fidelidade Mastercard Surpreenda lançou uma nova oferta que...
Brazil
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Acaba hoje! Ganhe até 20% de bônus ao transferir milhas do LATAM Pass para o ALL Accor
Hoje é o último dia para aproveitar a promoção do ALL Accor em parceria com o LATAM Pass. Nesta campanha, os clientes podem garantir até 20% de bônus na transferência. A seguir, veja todos os detalhes e veja como aproveitar essa oportunidade! ALL Accor e LATAM Pass Durante o período...
Brazil
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Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 21 de maio de 2026
Bem-vindos a mais uma edição do Radar PPV. Abaixo, confira todas as novidades que nossa equipe localizou nesta quinta. Radar PPV O Azul Fidelidade está oferecendo até 14 pontos por real gasto no Magalu. Além disso, oferece até 110% de bônus na transferência de pontos Esfera. Em comemoração aos 23...
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Riku Miley
Hyattの新チャート導入と今後の方向性について分析
バックグラウンド 2026年5月20日にHyatt新しい特典チャートが導入されました。今までの特典チャートとは違うDynamic pricingと同等の特典チャートです。 改悪間違いなしで今後のHyattポイントの価値が激落ちする可能性が高かったので、非常に心配していた人も多いでしょう。 では実際5/20を迎えてみてどうだったのか？ 変更されたデータを分析して何かわかったのか？ をこの記事で皆さんとシェアしたいと思います。日本のHyattホテル9つの特典宿泊を12か月分使い分析しました。 結論は2つ 結論1 今のところほぼ全てのホテルで 前のオフピーク→Lowest 前のスタンダード→Low 前のピーク→Moderate & upper & top となり（Frequent Milerも同じ結論）、平均必要ポイント数は10％ほど増えた。   結論2 恐らく日本のHyattは最終的にModerateのポイント数まで平均が上がる可能性が大   方法 6月18日の夜と6月20日朝に下記9つのホテルの特典カレンダーをスクショを取り、特典チャートの各Tier (off, standard, peak, lowest, low moderate, upper, & top)でリリースされている宿泊に数を計算 どのようにオフピーク、スタンダード、ピークが新しい特典チャートに割り振られているかを分析し、各ホテル変化はどれぐらいあったのかを計算し、1年を通しての平均1泊必要ポイント数を計算してみました。 アンダーズ東京 PH東京 GH東京 HC銀座 HR東京 キャプション兜町 PHニセコ GH福岡 HR那覇 6月19日ではなく18日にスクショを取った理由は、前日だとシステムが万が一Freezeしてしまうとデータがとれないため、少し早めに行動しました。6/18-6/20までの間に直前で予約して空きがなくなってしまった日数もあるとは思います。これにより平均値が若干変動している可能性もあります。 PH東京とPHニセコは予約ができなくなっている日にちが多かったので、予約できない日にちは何ポイント必要なのか判断できないため、正確な平均ポイント数を出すことはできませんでした。恐らくピークで人気の日付は予約済みだと思うので、実際は平均ポイント数は高くなると考えられます   結果 5/20以前は次のように割り振られていました  ...
Brazil
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Garanta proteção! Seguro viagem da Assist Card com até 60% OFF
Está com a próxima viagem agendada? Então não perca tempo e garanta já sua proteção total com a Assist Card. Viajar com tranquilidade e sabendo que há uma equipe cuidando da sua segurança do início ao fim faz toda a diferença. Com até 60% OFF no seguro viagem, você cuida...
Brazil
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Argentina e Chile na temporada de inverno com passagens de ida e volta a partir de R$ 1.635
Que tal aproveitar a temporada de inverno para conhecer destinos incríveis como Chile e Argentina pagando menos? A LATAM está com passagens de ida e volta a partir de R$ 1.635, trazendo opções para diferentes datas e cidades. Uma ótima oportunidade para planejar sua próxima viagem internacional economizando. Confira os...
Brazil
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Últimas horas! Mega oferta ALL Accor oferece até 40% de desconto na reserva de hotéis
A Mega Oferta do ALL Accor está chegando ao fim! Aproveite até 40% de desconto na reserva de hotéis selecionados. Além disso, você pode triplicar seus pontos Reward. A seguir, veja os principais detalhes e não perca tempo. Mega Oferta ALL Accor Hotéis no Brasil e países hispânicos: até 30%...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Confira 20 trechos nacionais a partir de 6.000 milhas Smiles
Se a ideia é explorar novos destinos pelo Brasil gastando menos milhas, o Alerta PPV desta quinta-feira chegou com ótimas oportunidades. Nossa equipe selecionou 20 emissões nacionais disponíveis a partir de 6.000 milhas + taxas, com saídas de diferentes cidades do país. Confira abaixo as opções que encontramos e aproveite!...
Brazil
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United anuncia retorno das operações para a Venezuela
A United voltará a voar para a Venezuela pela primeira vez desde 2017. A companhia operará voos diários entre Houston e Caracas com Boeing 737 MAX 8 a partir de agosto, ampliando o movimento recente de retomada das ligações aéreas entre Estados Unidos e Venezuela. A United Airlines anunciou que...
Brazil
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Smiles oferece até 365% de bônus na compra de milhas
Se faltam milhas para aquela viagem planejada, essa oportunidade pode ajudar! A Smiles lançou uma nova campanha de compra de milhas com bônus de até 365%, variando de acordo com a categoria do cliente no Clube Smiles. A oferta é válida até as 21h de amanhã, dia 22 de maio....
Brazil
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Finalmente! Uma das maiores low-costs da Europa terá programa de fidelidade
A easyJet confirmou que lançará um programa de fidelidade em 2027. A companhia quer aproveitar mudanças recentes no programa da British Airways e promete criar um sistema mais amplo, voltado tanto para passageiros frequentes quanto para clientes de lazer e pacotes de férias. Depois de anos resistindo à ideia de...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Confira trechos para a América do Sul a partir de 20.784 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas
Chegou o momento de fazer as malas para viver experiências novas em outros países. O Alerta de passagens PPV de hoje te chama para sair da rotina e explorar o novo. Com trechos para a América do Sul a partir de 20.784 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas, seus próximos destinos...
Miles To Memories
Delta Amex Cards Adding New Benefit
Delta recently increased checked bag fees. But now there’s at least some good news for eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express cardholders.
Points Miles and Bling
Lufthansa A350 Allegris Review (vs. Austrian B767)
As you might know, I flew Lufthansa home from Tokyo back in early April. This trip involves two long-haul flights…

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Frequent Miler
New Kimpton “Secret” Password
Kimpton has a nifty (if sometimes awkward) secret password pr phrase that gets you a special treat if you mention it when checking in. The new password for Summer 2026 is “In Bloom and Out of OFFICE.”  Try and slip that one in casually into conversation. (h/t: Loyalty Lobby) The...
One Mile at a Time
Register Now: Hilton Honors Summer 2026 “More Nights, More Points” Promo
Hilton Honors has just opened registration for its second promotion of 2026. It’s better than nothing, but also not much to get excited about. That basically sums up the program’s approach to global promotions nowadays, which aren’t nearly as generous as they used to be.
Live and Let’s Fly
American Airlines Passenger Records Voice Memos For Entire Flight, Claims It Was Not A Phone Call
A passenger reportedly created voice memos for an entire American Airlines flight from New York to Miami, raising the obvious question: even if it was not technically a phone call, was it still rude? Passenger Talks Into Voice Memos For Entire AA Flight, Claims It Was Not A Phone Call...
Miles To Memories
NLL Offers for Consumer American Express Hilton Cards
With these links you may get the bonus again, even if you have or had that card in the past, and maybe even get around pop-up jail. 
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: BA226 Atlanta to London Heathrow Terminal 3 (World Traveller/Economy Class) – Still for the Friends
BA226 Atlanta to London Heathrow  (World Traveller/Economy Class) Still for the Friends It’s time to cross the Atlantic again, this time with British Airways as we travel from Atlanta to London. What surprises await? Still for the friends But first. A trip to Liverpool, North West England.  But why? To...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Hilton Honors Summer Promo: Earn up to 4,000 bonus points per stay Worldwide
Hilton’s next global promotion was revealed today and it will provide up to 4,000 bonus Honors points per eligible stay from June 1 to August 15, 2026. Registration and booking is now open for the promotion. The up to 4,000 bonus points offer: Earn 2,000 Bonus Honors Points on stays...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: MechVault Wallet (Back By Saturday)
The MechVault Wallet is billed as the last wallet you'll ever need. With CNC precision, RFID armor and an ASMR feature, it's on Kickstarter for a few more ...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Capella Bangkok, Thailand (City Oasis, Ranked World’s Best Hotel)
During my two-part birthday trip to the Golden Triangle, I checked out four different hotels in Bangkok, given that its one of the worlds best value cities for luxury hotels, and the market keeps getting better (separately, I’m reviewing the Rosewood Bangkok, Four Seasons Bangkok, and Aman Bangkok).
Your Mileage May Vary
Unspoken Airport Lounge Rules We Wish Someone Would Tell The Newbies
Just because you can get into an airport lounge now doesn’t necessarily mean you know how to behave in one. 😏 I mean, sure, airport lounges may offer free food,…
Miles To Memories
Why That Marriott Bonvoy Business Card Offer Isn’t So Boring
The newly-elevated Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex welcome offer is a sneaky-good one, in my view. Marriott loyalists might want to look again.
TravelUpdate
Wow! Cheeky AeroLOPA reveal the Qantas A350-1000 Project Sunrise seat map!
One of the hottest items in upcoming travel is Qantas’ Project Sunrise, the quest to link Australia’s east…
The Bulkhead Seat
Alaska Airlines Unveils Plans for Massive New Two-Level Flagship Lounge in Seattle
Alaska Airlines is planning to expand its premium airport experience. This week, it announced…
View from the Wing
Marriott Elite Guests Asked To Bid For Suite Upgrades They’re Supposed To Get Free
Marriott elite upgrades are supposed to be a loyalty benefit. But hotels are increasingly turning better rooms and suites into auctions, asking even top-tier members to bid for upgrades they expected to receive free — and warning that dozens of other guests may already be competing for the same rooms.
Frequent Miler
What are Air Canada Aeroplan points worth?
At Frequent Miler, we keep a database of point valuations called “Reasonable Redemption Values.” These are estimates of the “worth” of airline miles, hotel points, transferable points, and more. The idea is to identify the point at which it is “reasonable” to get that much value or more from your...
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Builds Back Cleveland With New Las Vegas And Miami Flights
United Airlines is adding two new routes from Cleveland, including year-round service to Las Vegas and seasonal winter service to Miami, continuing a quiet build-up in a city it once de-hubbed. United Airlines Adds New Cleveland Flights To Las Vegas, Miami United Airlines is expanding at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport...
One Mile at a Time
New Air India Maharaja Lounge SFO Now Open: Small But Really Nice?!
We know that Air India is currently trying to reinvent itself, including improving every aspect of the passenger experience. We’ve seen the airline roll-out factory fresh wide body planes with new interiors, start to reconfigure existing planes, and even open a new flagship lounge at Delhi Airport (DEL).
Miles To Memories
It’s Back! Easy Peasy $400 Wells Fargo Checking Bonus
There is a $400 Wells Fargo Checking Bonus that you will want to take advantage of it you can. It doesn't get much easier than this.
Points Miles and Bling
Inside Air Canada’s Tarmac Chauffeur Service
Air Canada offers a fun luxury chauffeur service to select premium passengers. Being eligible in no way guarantees you’ll receive…
Economy Class & Beyond
American Airlines takes off to Budapest
Connectivity continues to grow, with American Airlines launching its service between Budapest and Philadelphia, reconnecting Hungary to the USA with a nonstop flight. Rebuilding transatlantic connections at Budapest Airport. American Airlines returns with a daily link to Philadelphia, making more than 100 destinations in North America and the Caribbean accessible...
Live and Let’s Fly
I Made A 10-Minute Connection Across The World’s Busiest Airport. Is This Normal?
I’m not a frequent Delta Air Lines flyer or Atlanta traveler, so I don’t know whether to pat myself on the back for making a 10-minute connection across five terminals in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport or whether this is par for the course. My 10-Minute Flight Connection From Concourse...
Miles To Memories
$50 World Cup Tickets, Yet Another Emirates Devaluation & Beefed Up BOA Deals
In our Around the Web series we take a look at interesting articles that cover miles, points, travel and personal finance.
View from the Wing
Airlines Are Forcing Passengers To Check Bags — Then They Board To Empty Overhead Bins
Airlines are forcing passengers to check carry-ons because overhead bins are supposedly full — only for them to board and find empty space. Plus: Dulles becomes the focus of U.S. Ebola screening, TSA marijuana headlines overstate what changed, and the Hamptons gets a $150 Popeyes chicken tender tower.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Miles and Points On Sale — May 22 2026
Sometimes you need an infusion of miles or points to your membership account for whatever reason — perhaps to have enough to redeem for a limited time award as one example — and the best time to purchase or gift miles or points is when they are on sale, as...
Frequent Miler
Easy $400 bonus with a new Wells Fargo checking account
Wells Fargo has extended its regular offer for new checking account customers. The offer is available in-branch or online and gives a $400 bonus when opening a new Everyday Checking account and completing a total of $1,000 in direct deposits within 90 days. See Doctor of Credit’s list of what...