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Alaska Airlines fare sale: Save 20% to select destinations with promo code THANKYOU20
Alaska Airlines is running a fare sale through New Year’s Eve which is giving 10%-20% off paid fares for flights to/from the US, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, and more when using promo code THANKYOU20. Despite the photo included on the promotion landing page (also pictured below), flights to London aren’t...
Travel With Grant
Reviewing My 2025 Travel Predictions: 7 Wins & Plenty of Misses
Reflecting on my bold 2025 travel predictions reveals both successes and misses, with 7 wins overall. Whether airline changes, hotel policies, or credit card tweaks, some predictions hit the mark while others missed entirely. The post Reviewing My 2025 Travel Predictions: 7 Wins & Plenty of Misses first appeared on Travel...
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Emirates Refreshes First Class Lounge Wear and Amenities
​tl;dr – New goodies for passengers flying on select first-class routes. ​Emirates recently refreshed its in-flight amenities for… The post Emirates Refreshes First Class Lounge Wear and Amenities appeared first on You Are Travel.
View from the Wing
Delta Cancelled 689 Flights in Three Days — The Union Contract Catch-22 That Left Planes Without Pilots
Delta cancelled 689 flights in just three days, and the problem wasn’t lingering weather — it was a union-contract catch-22 that made last-minute pilot staffing break down. A chain of rules around automated trip offers and “auto-accept” windows created a timing trap: open trips piled up faster than schedulers could...
No Work All Travel
Hotel Review: Caption by Hyatt Kabutocho Tokyo
Disclaimer: In exchange for a review, I was offered a room with meals at Caption by Hyatt Kabutocho Tokyo. Built around the theme of “Be You, Do You, See You,” the newly-opened Caption by Hyatt Kabutocho Tokyo — the doors officially opened on October 7th, 2025 — offers something for...
Pontos pra Voar
Viagem com segurança! Contrate o seguro viagem da Assist Card com 60% OFF
Vai viajar e ainda não garantiu seu seguro? Aproveite a parceria da Assist Card com o Pontos pra Voar, onde você contrata o seguro viagem com 60% OFF em todos os planos, exceto Brasil. Além disso, você ganha pontos Livelo e acesso à sala VIP, dependendo do plano contratado. Sala...
Frequent Miler
Caesars Diamond match offer for both new and existing players
Miles Talk has uncovered some cool news: Caesars Rewards in Atlantic City is starting a new status match offer in 2026. What’s notable here is that the new match terms indicate that it will be open to both new and existing accounts. While Caesars has historically offered a match for new accounts,...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hyatt Closes $2 Billion Sale of Playa Real Estate Portfolio to Tortuga Resorts
Hyatt just announced the closing of the sale of the real estate portfolio previously acquired… The post Hyatt Closes $2 Billion Sale of Playa Real Estate Portfolio to Tortuga Resorts appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Hilton points with (up to) a 100% bonus? (Ends Wednesday)
Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if makes sense financially! Does the new Hilton promotion fit that criteria?
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That Pesky Hotel or Airport Wifi Portal Won’t Load? – Here’s a Tip!
​tl;dr – Punch this into your navigation bar to help you connect. ​You’re finally in the hotel room… The post That Pesky Hotel or Airport Wifi Portal Won’t Load? – Here’s a Tip! appeared first on You Are Travel.
Your Mileage May Vary
The Best Use of AMEX’s 40% Virgin Bonus Might Be a Virgin Voyages Cruise
A 40% transfer bonus from AMEX to Virgin Points is the kind of promo that makes people start doing math in their heads. And because you can book Virgin Voyages…
Eye of the Flyer
Ending Soon: Earn 120,000 Bonus Points for the Capital One Venture X Reward Credit Card!
The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card‘s lucrative 100,000 bonus points early spend bonus (which can ultimately make you 120,000 points richer) expires in just a few days: Monday, January 5. The card’s launch promotion ends on March 14. So, if you’ve thought about applying for Venture X, now’s...
Pontos pra Voar
Acaba amanhã! Cartão GOL Smiles Visa Infinite oferece até 7 milhas por dólar
Vai acabar! A promoção do cartão GOL Smiles Visa Infinite oferecendo pontuação turbinada de até 7 milhas por dólar gasto, acaba amanhã, dia 31 de dezembro. Veja abaixo todos os detalhes e como garantir esse benefício. Como conseguir 7 milhas por dólar Até amanhã, você pode aproveitar a campanha de...
Frequent Miler
(Ending soon) Capital One Venture X Card Welcome Offer: 100,000 miles after $10k in spend
Update 12/30/25: This increased welcome offer is due to end on January 5, 2026. ~ Yesterday, Capital One significantly increased the number of points offered on the welcome offer for the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card…and also cranked up the required minimum spending as well. With the new...
Live and Let’s Fly
My Top 10 Hotel Stays In 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, it is time for my annual “Top 10” series. Here, I’ll look back on my 10 favorite hotel stays from 2025. My Top 10 Hotel Stays In 2025 As a reminder, this is not a top-10 all-time list, but only covers my hotel stays...
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A Cheat Sheet to Help You Maximize Your PTO in 2026
tl;dr – Planning strategically around holidays can result in extended time off. ​If you work a job with… The post A Cheat Sheet to Help You Maximize Your PTO in 2026 appeared first on You Are Travel.