Frequent Miler
90K Bilt points through welcome bonuses
Until recently, there weren’t many opportunities to earn many Bilt points through welcome bonuses. People previously earned Bilt points primarily through credit card spend, rewards for paying rent, and shopping or dining with Bilt’s partners. Two big developments have changed all that. First, with the rollout of Bilt 2.0, Bilt...
Points With a Crew
Should you sign up for the Capital One Venture or Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card? (Higher Offer Ending Soon)
Chase and Capital One both offer great mid-tier credit cards for travel points and miles. Which card is better?
The Gate with Brian Cohen
In Which Direction Does Water Drain at the Equator?
One of the people who asked me about whether or not I was north or south of the Equator in Kenya also asked me about in which direction does water drain at the Equator. People generally believe that water drains counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere in accordance with the Coriolis...
Frequent Miler
UBS credit cards finally have welcome bonuses (but only through 6/30/26)
UBS credit cards are quirky little things. Historically they haven’t had welcome offers, you need to be a High Net Worth individual to get approved for them, and you can’t apply for them online—you have to call UBS. While the latter two quirks haven’t changed, the first one has: there...
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Frequent Miler
90K Bilt points through welcome bonuses
Until recently, there weren’t many opportunities to earn many Bilt points through welcome bonuses. People previously earned Bilt points primarily through credit card spend, rewards for paying rent, and shopping or dining with Bilt’s partners. Two big developments have changed all that. First, with the rollout of Bilt 2.0, Bilt...
Points With a Crew
Should you sign up for the Capital One Venture or Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card? (Higher Offer Ending Soon)
Chase and Capital One both offer great mid-tier credit cards for travel points and miles. Which card is better?
The Gate with Brian Cohen
In Which Direction Does Water Drain at the Equator?
One of the people who asked me about whether or not I was north or south of the Equator in Kenya also asked me about in which direction does water drain at the Equator. People generally believe that water drains counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere in accordance with the Coriolis...
Frequent Miler
UBS credit cards finally have welcome bonuses (but only through 6/30/26)
UBS credit cards are quirky little things. Historically they haven’t had welcome offers, you need to be a High Net Worth individual to get approved for them, and you can’t apply for them online—you have to call UBS. While the latter two quirks haven’t changed, the first one has: there...
You Are Travel
Hilton Forges Exclusive Agreement with YOTEL
​tl;dr – Hilton makes a move in the ‘smart-convenience’ sub-segment of ‘lifestyle’ travel. ​Hilton recently announced an exclusive…
Frequent Miler
Current Amex Offers
This post is designed to show current Amex Offers. If you have any Amex cards, even authorized user cards, then you’re eligible to sign up for offers when you log into your Amex account. If you’re planning to shop or book travel, check this page to see if an Amex...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Flying Through Europe Feels So Confusing (It’s Not Just You)
If you’re used to flying within the U.S., the rules are pretty straightforward:Domestic flight? No passport.International flight? Passport. Then you fly through Europe… and suddenly none of that logic seems…
You Are Travel
St. Regis Kapalua Bay to Debut in 2027, But Resort Bookable Through Marriott Now
​tl;dr – This is a conversion of an existing property. Marriott recently reached an agreement to bring The…
Frequent Miler
Viator/TripAdvisor Experiences Chase Offer: Get 8% back on up to $125 spend
There’s a new card-linked spending offer for Viator available on targeted cards. It’s a Chase Offer giving 8% back on up to $125 spend and it’s also valid for TripAdvisor Experiences bookings. The Deal Get 8% back as a statement credit for Viator and TripAdvisor Experiences bookings with a targeted...
Hawaii Calling
The Perfect Oahu 7 Day Budget Itinerary (2026)
I’ve put together this Oahu 7 day budget itinerary based on my own trips around the island, focusing on the best free and low-cost things to do without missing what makes Oahu special. If you’re trying to experience beaches, hikes, local food, and iconic spots like Pearl Harbor without overspending,...
Miles To Memories
Vegas May Have Lost Its Train, Plus Bruno Mars Gets a Parade & Goodbye To The Middle Class!
MTM Vegas April 8, 2026 Consider joining our Vegas Patreon to get the weekly exclusive MtM Vegas after show! You can also listen to this episode as a podcast. Learn more here.  Today’s MTM Vegas Video Brightline West suddenly looks a lot shakier, Rio’s latest shakeup raises fresh questions, and...
View from the Wing
Passenger Boarded A Flight Only To Learn Their Seat 27E Didn’t Exist
A passenger boarded a flight with a boarding pass for seat 27E, only to discover that there was no 27E on the aircraft at all. The most likely explanation is a last-minute aircraft swap that changed the seat map without giving the traveler a new boarding pass.
Frequent Miler
(Update: Extended) CardPointers: Automatically enroll offers to all of your cards
CardPointers is an app/website/browser extension that helps you track all your credit cards, their various benefits, etc. Its most popular feature is the ability to auto-enroll card-linked spending offers like Amex Offers, Citi Offers, etc. Rather than having to go through and manually click to enroll in each offer, CardPointers...
You Are Travel
Emirate and Marriott Partner to Open Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge
tl;dr – The first-ever Ritz-Carlton Lodge is set to debut in 2026. A few months ago, Emirates and…
Live and Let’s Fly
Delta Air Lines Beats Q1 Earnings, Plans To “Meaningfully” Cut Growth As Fuel Costs Surge
Delta Air Lines has reported its 2026 first quarter earnings, offering an early look at how U.S. airlines are navigating rising costs, geopolitical uncertainty, and still-strong travel demand. As expected, it was a strong quarter for Delta, but the future is anything but certain. Delta Air Lines Reports Strong 2026...
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Choice points with a 35% bonus?
Choice is out with a promotion to buy points with a big bonus. Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if it makes sense...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
WestJet Rewards: Elite members can get 50% bonus tier qualifying spend on WestJet flights (April 8 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's bonus offer highlight is one of several offered from WestJet's BIG Rewards Event and this one is 50% bonus tier qualifying spend on WestJet flights for their elite members. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
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Why Pilots Sometimes Clean Plane Windows With Soda
When we wash our windows at home, we usually have a cleaner of choice. It might be a commercial product like Windex, or a homemade concoction that includes white vinegar…
Frequent Miler
Discover: Get a $20 bonus after spending $100 on mobile wallets (targeted)
Discover is sending another targeted offer to some cardholders: a $20 cashback bonus when spending $100+ in-store or online with mobile wallets like Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay. The Deal There is a new targeted offer for a $20 cashback bonus when spending $100+ in-store or online with...
You Are Travel
Southwest Launches New Wine Country Service and Follows Alaska’s ‘Wine Flies Free’ with ‘Sip and Ship’
​tl;dr – Peanuts anyone? ​Southwest Airlines, the carrier that used to show all the LUV but now doesn’t…
Miles To Memories
100K Points Offer for the Amex Gold Card with No Lifetime Language [Targeted]
American Express is targeting some customers with a great welcome bonus for the Amex Gold Card. If eligible, you can earn 100,000 Membership Rewards points.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn Up to Triple IHG Rewards One Points Per Stay
You can earn up to triple IHG One Rewards points per stay at participating hotel properties worldwide through Friday, May 22, 2026… …but you must...
The Bulkhead Seat
Air Canada and United Expand Partnership With Reciprocal Free Wi-Fi for Members
Air Canada and United Airlines are deepening their transborder partnership by introducing reciprocal complimentary…
Frequent Miler
Buy IHG Points for as low as 0.56 cents each
IHG has returned with another sale, offering an 80% bonus when buying points. That means you can buy IHG Rewards points for as low as 0.56 cents per point (cpp). This is a limited-time sale that ends April 30. Unlike many IHG sales labeled as mystery bonuses, this latest version...
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 8 de abril de 2026
Confira agora o Radar PPV, nosso resumo diário com todas as promoções de pontos e milhas. A seguir, confira todas as novidades desta quarta-feira. Radar PPV A Esfera está oferecendo até 15 pontos por real gasto em parceiros. A Livelo, por sua vez, está com duas campanhas válidas apenas hoje:...
You Are Travel
Hilton Forges Exclusive Agreement with YOTEL
​tl;dr – Hilton makes a move in the ‘smart-convenience’ sub-segment of ‘lifestyle’ travel. ​Hilton recently announced an exclusive…
Frequent Miler
Current Amex Offers
This post is designed to show current Amex Offers. If you have any Amex cards, even authorized user cards, then you’re eligible to sign up for offers when you log into your Amex account. If you’re planning to shop or book travel, check this page to see if an Amex...
Pontos pra Voar
Fique por dentro das melhores emissões! +400 alertas por mês direto no seu celular
Chega de perder oportunidades de viagens! Se você quer estar sempre um passo à frente e economizar nas suas aventuras, você precisa fazer parte do Grupo de Emissões do Pontos Pra Voar. São +400 alertas que chegam direto no seu celular. Pagando o equivalente a R$ 27,77/mês, você viaja mais...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Flying Through Europe Feels So Confusing (It’s Not Just You)
If you’re used to flying within the U.S., the rules are pretty straightforward:Domestic flight? No passport.International flight? Passport. Then you fly through Europe… and suddenly none of that logic seems…
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Confira trechos na LATAM de e para o Sul do Brasil a partir de R$ 201
Mora ou quer conhecer o Sul do Brasil? Hoje, separamos algumas passagens na LATAM a partir de R$ 201 para voos nos próximos meses. Confira as disponibilidades a seguir e aproveite. Passagens de e para o Sul do Brasil na LATAM Para garantir as suas passagens de e para o...
You Are Travel
St. Regis Kapalua Bay to Debut in 2027, But Resort Bookable Through Marriott Now
​tl;dr – This is a conversion of an existing property. Marriott recently reached an agreement to bring The…
Frequent Miler
Viator/TripAdvisor Experiences Chase Offer: Get 8% back on up to $125 spend
There’s a new card-linked spending offer for Viator available on targeted cards. It’s a Chase Offer giving 8% back on up to $125 spend and it’s also valid for TripAdvisor Experiences bookings. The Deal Get 8% back as a statement credit for Viator and TripAdvisor Experiences bookings with a targeted...