Points Miles and Bling
Layovers, Stopovers, Open-Jaws: Maximize Your Points
In your quest to fly around the world, you’ll hear terms thrown around like layover, stopover, and open-jaw. These concepts…
Points Miles and Bling
Why U.S. Preclearance Isn’t Always Worth It
U.S. preclearance has its pros and cons, but it’s not always as beneficial as it seems. As a child, I…
Points Miles and Bling
Aeroplan and United MileagePlus Launch Reciprocal Free Wi-Fi Across Both Airlines
Members of Air Canada Aeroplan and United Airlines MileagePlus can now enjoy reciprocal free Wi-Fi when flying on each other’s aircraft.…
Points Miles and Bling
Where Flying Blue Still Offers the Best Value
In light of the current 25% transfer bonus from Amex MR to Air France KLM Flying Blue, it’s a great…
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Your Mileage May Vary
A Seagull Stole Our Snack in Japan—Turns Out There’s a Weird Way to Stop That
A travel mishap, some unexpected science, and a trick that might actually keep birds away from your food. If you’ve ever eaten outdoors while traveling, you might already know where…
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‘We Lasted 20 Minutes’: Woman Books Cheap Airbnb In St. Louis. Then She Finds A Room So ‘Creepy’ She Flees To A Hotel
"POV: You book the cheap Airbnb."
Frequent Miler
TopCashback: Earn $25 bonus when you join & earn $10
If you’ve never signed up for TopCashback (TCB), now is a great time to do it, as the shopping portal is offering an increased bonus for Frequent Miler readers: $25 in bonus cashback when you join and earn $10 cashback within the first 180 days. That’s not the highest signup...
Miles To Memories
Amex Resets Referrals & Card Limits, Delta Credits May Be Dead & An Easy $300?
Huge changes at Amex, the death of a credit, limits reset & a couple of easy money offers worth grabbing.
View from the Wing
Turkish Airlines Suddenly Ousts Its Chairman And CEO — Succession Looks Politically Orchestrated
Turkish Airlines has abruptly replaced both its chairman and CEO despite strong financial results and no public scandal, framing the exits as retirements while offering little real explanation. The succession appears to have been arranged at a high political level, but the choice of an insider commercial CEO and finance-focused...
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NEW ZEALAND: Top of the South Island, what we did and ate in Picton, Havelock and Blenheim
We had three nights/four days at the Picton Waterfront Apartments, and were mainly interested in rest and relaxation. We also did a little sightseeing, and winery wining and dining. This post is a short summary of some of those activities. Hope it gives you an idea of what you can...
Frequent Miler
Flying Blue status match for US residents
Air France / KLM Flying Blue is out with a status match opportunity for US residents. While we’ve seen Flying Blue offer a status match for customers in other countries, One Mile at a Time reports that this is now available again for residents of the US and Canada. Unfortunately,...
Hawaii Calling
Luxury Oahu 7 Day Itinerary (2026)
I’ve lived on Oahu most of my life, and if you’re looking to experience the island at a higher level, this is exactly how I would plan a luxury 7-day trip. Oahu can be as laid-back or as indulgent as you want it to be, but when you combine five-star...
Points With a Crew
Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach Hotel Review (connecting rooms)
I recently returned from a trip to Honolulu - here is my Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach hotel review, including info on wifi, food, rooms, amenities, cost and more
Your Mileage May Vary
The Truth About AMEX’s “Cancel For Any Reason” Flight Coverage
American Express has a way to cancel a flight for any reason and still get some of your money back—but it’s more like “Cancel For Any Reason (lite)” than full-blown…
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
GHA DISCOVERY: 2x D$ eligible stays at all hotels across Europe and North America (April 9 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today’s bonus offer highlight is an excellent offer from GHA DISCOVERY that offers 2x D$ on stays at all their hotels in North America and Europe. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The Bonus Offer Highlight: GHA DISCOVERY Earn 2x D$ on eligible stays at all GHA...
Miles To Memories
Is Chase Pay Yourself Back Now More Important Than Ever?
I kick around the question, is Chase pay yourself back worth it? And why it may be worth it more now than ever. Let me know your thoughts.
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Woman Takes Royal Caribbean Cruise. On The Second Day, She’s The Victim Of A Crime: ‘I Would Lose My Mind’
"I have a story for you."
Frequent Miler
(Ends Monday) Venture Rewards 75K welcome offer now also includes $250 Capital One Travel credit
Update 4/9/26: This increased welcome offer for the Venture Rewards card will end next Monday, on April 13, 2026. This is currently the best offer available for any Capital One personal card and ranks #4 overall on our Best Offers page for consumer card first-year value. If you’re interested in...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Exclusive: Interactive List of Hilton Resort Credit Eligible Properties
Whenever I look at the official list of resort properties which are eligible to be booked with the resort credit of $200.00 for people who have the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire card, what bothers me is no locations are included in the list — so I created an exclusive...
Frequent Miler
Get up to 10% back at Kroger brands with new Chase Offer
One of my favorite Chase Offers is back, offering either 5% or 10% back at Kroger’s various brands. My Chase cards have the 10% version of the offer, while my wife’s have 5%. In both cases, the cashback is limited to $90 in spend, but we each have it on...
The Bulkhead Seat
Natasha Lyonne Removed From Delta Flight After Failing to Follow Crew Instructions
An incident aboard a Delta Air Lines flight departing Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)…
One Mile at a Time
American Airlines Venezuela Flights Resume, After Seven-Year Hiatus
Several weeks ago, American Airlines vaguely announced plans to resume flights to Venezuela, though stopped short of providing details about which route would be introduced, and when. There’s now an update, as the airline has just formally announced when it plans to launch flights, though there’s still a lot of...
Live and Let’s Fly
Delta SkyMiles Sale To Malta Is Surprisingly Good, Even In Delta One
Delta Air Lines is offering a limited-time SkyMiles award sale to one of my favorite destinations in Europe…and it’s a good one. Delta SkyMiles Sale To Malta Is A Great Excuse To Visit One Of Europe’s Best Islands For a limited time, Delta is discounting award travel to Malta for...
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American Airlines Is Stripping Elite Benefits From Basic Economy — You No Longer Have Status, You’re Just Your Fare
American Airlines is not just raising bag fees. Basic economy fares matter to elites because business travelers are also leisure travelers, and they're also stripping away some of the most important status benefits on these fares.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Earn 2x ALL Rewards points for stays at Accor & Fairmont Hotels in the Americas
It’s back! ALL Accor Live Limitless members can earn 2x ALL Rewards points for stays at participating locations in North and Central America plus the Fairmont Rio de Janeiro. Members simply need to register for the offer prior to booking and completing their stays. With the bonus members will earn...
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An Airline Joked About Banning Bare Feet—Now Passengers Want It to Be Real
A joke policy struck a nerve—and revealed something surprising about airline rules. For a few hours, airline passengers thought one carrier had finally done it—they’d banned bare feet on planes.…
Miles To Memories
Pack Light or Pay Up as Checked Bags Get More Expensive
Influenced by rising jet fuel costs several major carriers have increased prices, with JetBlue kicking things off about a week ago.
View from the Wing
Don’t Miss The Chase 100,000 Point Ink Business Preferred Bonus
Chase has brought back a 100,000-point bonus on the Ink Business Preferred, giving small-business owners and those of you with a side hustle one of the strongest bank card offers available right now. The card’s $95 annual fee is low for a bonus this large, and the points can be...
Points Miles and Bling
Top 3 Canadian Long Weekend Trips for Ontario Residents
Like many people, I have a long list of bucket-list countries I want to visit (like Ireland on St. Patrick’s…
Points Miles and Bling
WestJet Adds $60 Fuel Surcharge to Companion Voucher
Following Porter’s announcement, WestJet is also introducing an additional $60 in fuel surcharges when using your companion voucher. This applies…
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Lufthansa Intra-Europe Business Class Review on A319-100 from ZRH-FRA and FRA-TLS
Lufthansa Intra-Europe Business Class Typically, I prefer to get to my destination on a nonstop flight, or at most a…
Points Miles and Bling
Inside Air Canada Cafe YVR – Grab-and-Go Lounge near C47
Air Canada Café YVR at Gate C47 Vancouver International Airport has steadily expanded its lounge footprint in recent years, and…
Points Miles and Bling
The Growing Case for Cashback Cards
The truth is, a fair bit of effort is required to actually redeem your miles and points for saver award…
Points Miles and Bling
A Simple Approach to Cash Back – the Aven Rewards Visa Card (US)
Simplicity is the name of the game with the Aven Rewards Visa® Card, a strong flat cashback structure that rewards…
Points Miles and Bling
What Concierge Services Actually Do (and Don’t)
When staying at a luxury hotel or using a premium credit card, you can access included concierge services, often marketed…
Points Miles and Bling
Up to 30% bonus – Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Aeroplan
For a limited time, Chase Cardmembers can get up to a 30% bonus when they transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points…