Miles To Memories

It’s Pride Month, but unfortunately a lot of the world is still not so…

On Wednesday, April 22, I popped into a local grocery store to pick up a few items. As usual, I attempted to pay with a Citi Custom Cash card to earn 5X on grocery purchases, up to $500 per billing cycle. DECLINED. I tried a second Custom Cash card. DECLINED....

Icelandair has officially found the world’s worst photographer and is paying her $50,000 to…

Is TSA Gold+ the future of aviation security? Will travel by air be easier or more confusing? What exactly is TSA Gold+ and how will it work? “TSA Gold+ is a new public-private partnership aimed at modernizing aviation security at select airports across the United States. TSA Gold+ will pair the...

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...

There’s a new, targeted Amex Offer for Hotels.com that’s giving 10% back on up to $1,000 spent on prepaid stays. The Deal Get 10% back as a statement credit on prepaid hotel bookings at Hotels.com with a targeted Amex Offer. Key Terms Expires August 31, 2026. Limit of $100 in...

The UK is developing a disruptive passenger blacklist that could let one airline’s ban follow a traveler across other carriers. That may sound appealing when someone assaults crew or forces a diversion, but without clear standards, due process, fixed limits, and meaningful appeal rights, it risks turning airline customer-service disputes...

The oneworld alliance has just announced a first-of-its-kind loyalty partnership with a hotel brand, which is pretty cool. While the brand is pretty niche (at least on a global basis), it’s cool to see the concept behind this.

oneworld elites are getting a new hotel benefit: discounts and status across Taj, The Pierre, St. James Court, Vivanta, Ginger and more than 600 other Indian Hotels Company properties. For American and Alaska elites, this turns airline status into hotel savings and Taj InnerCircle - NeuPass status — while top...

One of the ways to earn points, miles and/or cashback on your everyday spend is to link your payment card(s) to dining programs that offer rewards. When paying for meals at participating restaurants with one of those linked cards, you earn bonus rewards through that dining program. Once you’ve registered...

Delta Air Lines is making it increasingly clear that Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)…

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is unique in that it’s an airport where American, Delta, and United, all have a hub. Its the only airport in the country where that’s the case. Over the years, weve seen the airlines take turns trying to beat out the competition, only to hemorrhage...

Giving up your seat on an overbooked flight can be an easy way to make a few hundred dollars. But only if you do it exactly right. Airlines are well…

AARP’s travel portal which is powered by Expedia is offering a $50 gift card free when booking a $500+ hotel stay or car rental. The Deal Get a $50 multi-brand gift card free when booking a $500+ hotel stay or car rental through AARP’s travel portal. Direct link to offer....

Delta sees Los Angeles as a rare chance to break a long-running three-way fight with American and United, and internal plans point to a bigger push at LAX while its rivals are constrained. American has pulled back, United’s facilities are limited, smaller carriers have shrunk, and Delta wants to turn...

American just hit pause on six routes, and LAX flyers are taking most of the hit. Here's which nonstops are disappearing this summer, why, and what to do if you're booked on one.

I must say, I’m a bit surprised that Delta didn’t compel Korean Air not to go in this direction, given competitive dynamics…