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Disclaimer: I am currently in Dominica, country 160 on TCC and 120 on the UN list (see TPOL’s Out of the Office: Where Could I Be? & see Where I’ve Been), but had to return to the virtual cubicle to write this angry post.  I travel to watch sports (see...
Traveling For Miles
Avoid the latest Finnair Avios sale (even though it offers a 50% bonus)
Finnair Plus is now running an Avios sale in which it's offering bonuses of up to 50% for Avios purchases made through 22 May 2026, but even though this the best bonus we usually see Finnair offering, this is a sale you should be avoiding.
TravelUpdate
Review: World’s Longest Flight Singapore Airlines Business Class A350-900ULR (SIN to EWR)
Background and Booking If you’ve been following my journey, you may have read my posts on Singapore Airlines’…
Miles To Memories
Say What?! Get 27,500 Bilt Points For Signing Up For A No Fee Bank Of America Card
Rakuten is offering an extra bonus when you apply for two no-fee Bank of America credit cards. Earn up to $275 or 27,500 points.
View from the Wing
Boston Airport Now Lets Travelers Clear TSA Without Going To The Airport — Then Ride A Bus To The Gates
oston Logan now has a front door 20 miles from the airport. Travelers can check bags, clear TSA in Framingham, and then ride a bus straight to the secure side of Logan near the gates — the first remote airport screening facility in North America, and a glimpse of how...
Traveling For Miles
Buy Avios from Qatar Airways and get a 50% bonus (Avios cost from 1.12p/1.53c)
Qatar Airways has launched a new Avios flash sale in which it's offering bonuses of up to 50% for Avios purchases made through 25 May 2026 (you have until next Monday to make your purchase).
Pontos pra Voar
LATAM Pass oferece 25% de bônus na transferência de pontos com parceiros
O LATAM Pass lançou uma nova campanha de transferência bonificada para seus clientes. Nesta oferta, transferências realizadas a partir de parceiros selecionados podem render 25% de bônus em pontos no programa. Confira abaixo os principais detalhes da oferta e veja como aproveitar! LATAM Pass e parceiros A bonificação está estruturada...
One Mile at a Time
Buy Qatar Airways Avios With 50% Bonus, 1.53 Cents Each: Worth It?
Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value, especially for luxury travel. The Qatar Airways Privilege Club program has launched its latest promotion on purchased Avios, and it has the potential to be a good deal, even if you’re looking to acquire another ”flavor” of Avios. However, there...
The Bulkhead Seat
Weak Promo: Marriott Bonvoy® Week is Back at Starbucks Through May 24th
In June 2024, I first wrote about a new partnership between Starbucks and Marriott Bonvoy®. The collaboration…
Frequent Miler
30% transfer bonus from Citi ThankYou to Preferred Hotels I Prefer (1,000:2,600)
Through June 13th, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time, Citi Thank You Rewards is offering a 30% transfer bonus to Preferred Hotels I Prefer. With this bonus, Citi Strata Elite, Citi Strata Premier, Citi Prestige, and AT&T Access More card members can transfer 1,000 Citi Thank You Points to become...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Made Passengers Endure a 13 Hour Flight With No Entertainment, No Wi-Fi, And No In-Seat Power
United Airlines is making passengers on a 13-hour flight from Tokyo to Washington Dulles endure a flight experience from around four decades ago: No seatback screens, no in-flight Wi-Fi, and no in-seat chargers. It’s not like this is some sort of retro-inspired experience that passengers signed up for. Rather, the...
Live from a Lounge
Air India / Air India Express Mumbai operations hit by flash strike from Ground Handlers
The strike affected Air India/Express and other customers of the airline's erstwhile ground-handling subsidiary. Here are the details.
One Mile at a Time
Useful New Award Option: Redeem Qatar Airways Avios On Philippine Airlines
While I don’t want to suggest that this is the world’s most exciting new redemption opportunity, it is a valuable new option to be aware of, in my opinion (and one I personally plan to take advantage of).
The Points of Life
TPOL’s Out of the Office: Where Could I Be?
Believe it or not, I’m not home. Hitting UN Country #120. Any guesses? I’ll give you a clue. It’s part of this Trip Report: Visiting Every Island in the Caribbean: TPOL’s Latest Trip Report. The post TPOL’s Out of the Office: Where Could I Be? appeared first on The Points Of...
Miles To Memories
Potentially Profitable Office Depot Visa Gift Card Deal Returns (Plus Bonus Points)
The Office Depot Visa Gift Card Deal is back again this week. Rack up some bonus points, and maybe even some potential profit!
Pontos pra Voar
Só hoje! Smiles com até 80% de bônus na transferência de pontos com todos os parceiros
A Smiles lançou uma nova campanha de transferência bonificada para seus clientes. Nesta oferta, é possível garantir até 80% de bônus no envio de pontos com todos os parceiros, incluindo Livelo e Esfera. A promoção é válida somente hoje, 18 de maio. Confira abaixo todos os detalhes e veja como...