PointsMath
Redeem Cathay Pacific Asia Miles for Award Flights for Less
Cathay Pacific has launched several promotions over the last few months, including bonus-point transfers, rewards in the air, and an award-flight miles redemption promotion. Now it is back with another award flight promotion. Cathay Pacific is offering a 30% rebate when booking an award flight on select routes. Current Cathay...
ATX Jetsetter
Is Marriott Acquiring Rosewood Hotels?
It appears that Marriott International could be laying the framework to acquire Rosewood Hotels and Resorts. The post Is Marriott Acquiring Rosewood Hotels? appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
View from the Wing
Chase Sues Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot—$11,078 United Credit Card Debt, 17 Months Without a Payment
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is being sued by JPMorgan Chase over an unpaid United MileagePlus credit card balance of $11,078—after 17 months without a payment. If the allegation sounds familiar, it’s because the same mix of arrogance and mismanagement defined her time in office. Continue reading Chase Sues Former Chicago...
Frequent Miler
Tim’s 2026 Elite Status Plans: Titanium! Diamond! Platinum! Oh My!
It can be discouraging to see the meters and charts that track our various elite statuses reset to empty as the clock strikes 12:00 on New Year’s Eve. That reset can also be useful, giving us an opportunity to evaluate which statuses we use, which ones we want, and which...
Frequent Miler
Now $500 intro bonus on Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card
The Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card doesn’t get a ton of attention since it doesn’t have unique features to set it apart from other rewards cards, but it can be a terrific option for a business with a high amount of cash or investment reserves. Better yet, as...
Points With a Crew
Get up to 40% off at Amazon with 1 Citi ThankYou Point (targeted)
Act fast if you want to get up to 40% off your Amazon purchases, possibly even including gift cards. Find out how by ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Where Do Motorists Drive on the Left Side of the Road?
Although 25 percent of the roads in the world are in countries and territories in which motor vehicles are driven on the left side of the road, approximately 90 percent of the total road distance in the world carries traffic on the right side of the road... ...so does that mean...
One Mile at a Time
My First Time Visiting A Hyatt Globalist Lounge: Good Or Bad For Elites?
During my recent stay at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley (which I’ll be reviewing shortly), I discovered something that I don’t think I’ve ever seen before, in all of my years as a World of Hyatt Globalist member… though maybe I’m forgetting something?
Your Mileage May Vary
My 2025 Resolution Was To Cancel 25% Of Our Annual-Fee Cards. Here’s How It Went.
Back in January 2025, I did something I don’t usually do: I set a very specific, very measurable goal. Not “be better with money.” Not “simplify.” Not “stop opening shiny…
Frequent Miler
Open award availability to Buenos Aires, 50K each way in business class
If you happened to open an Alaska Summit card and you have already earned the 100K companion ticket offered after $60K in qualifying purchases, now is your time to shine: As flagged by Upgraded Points, American Airlines is currently offering terrific availability for business class awards between New York, Miami,...
From The Tray Table
Newark’s AirTrain is partially shutting down — here’s how to get to EWR
If you’re planning on using public transportation to get to or from Newark, you’ll want to pay close… The post Newark’s AirTrain is partially shutting down — here’s how to get to EWR appeared first on From the Tray Table.
View from the Wing
American Lost His Luggage, Passenger Says He Ended Up in a Psychiatric Hospital [Roundup]
More stories in this roundup: A leaked rendering of Delta’s forthcoming Airbus A350-1000 business class suite is making the rounds, posted by JonNYC. Plus: Disney just pulled a key hotel perk, United is selling $7 Polaris Therabody kits, Capital One has a 15% LifeMiles transfer bonus, and American’s new menus...
The Bulkhead Seat
Austin to Add 32 Gates in $5 Billion Expansion as Passenger Growth Surges
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is undertaking a huge expansion that will nearly double the… The post Austin to Add 32 Gates in $5 Billion Expansion as Passenger Growth Surges appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Turkish Airlines Bans Journalist For Damaging Brand Image, Cites Rules
This isn’t a good look for Turkish Airlines, but this also likely isn’t the first or last time that we’ll see something like this at the airline, as flagged by PYOK. Perhaps what’s wildest is the the airline even has a policy of banning people for saying negative things, so...
ATX Jetsetter
EVA Air Launching Flights Between Taipei and Washington in July 2026
EVA Air is launching 4x weekly flights between Taipei and Washington Dulles beginning in June 2026. The post EVA Air Launching Flights Between Taipei and Washington in July 2026 appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Kaverox 65W Car Charger
The Kaverox car charger offers a 65W GaN Fast Charge and is compatible with Apple and Google Find my Phone. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
Your Mileage May Vary
The 7 Foods That Can Get You Flagged at TSA (Even If You’re a Frequent Flyer)
When going through the TSA security area, the goal is to get through as quickly as possible. For frequent flyers, doing everything to get you through quickly eventually becomes like…
Your Mileage May Vary
The 7 Foods That Can Get You Flagged at TSA (Even If You’re a Frequent Flyer)
When going through the TSA security area, the goal is to get through as quickly as possible. For frequent flyers, doing everything to get you through quickly eventually becomes like…
Frequent Miler
Buy Choice Points, get 40% bonus (0.74c per point)
Choice Privileges is out with another sale on points, this time offering a 40% bonus when you buy 10,000+ points by January 27, 2026 (or when “packages sell out”). That takes the price drops to about 0.74 cents per point. Note that the discount individual members see may vary. What...
Frequent Miler
Buy Choice Points, get 40% bonus (0.74c per point)
Choice Privileges is out with another sale on points, this time offering a 40% bonus when you buy 10,000+ points by January 27, 2026 (or when “packages sell out”). That takes the price drops to about 0.74 cents per point. Note that the discount individual members see may vary. What...
One Mile at a Time
New Delta One Business Class Suites Planned For Upcoming A350-1000s
We’re seeing quite some nice improvements to the long haul business class products of major US airlines. We recently saw American introduce its new Flagship Suite business class, soon United plans to introduce its new Polaris business class, and next up it’s Delta’s turn. We’re getting more of a sense...
Miles To Memories
Hyatt’s Rough New Policy Change & Trump’s Cap On Interest Rates – The Death of Credit Cards?
Will an interest rate cap kill credit cards, the better Chase Offer, Hyatt makes a bad policy change, why Mark picked up the Spirit credit card and the over-independence of traveling children? The post Hyatt’s Rough New Policy Change & Trump’s Cap On Interest Rates – The Death of Credit...
Miles To Memories
Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business Card 200,000 Points Bonus Ending Soon
The card has an annual fee of $795 and several monthly and annual credits which Chase values at over $2,500. To celebrate the launch, cardmembers can earn 200,000 points. The post Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business Card 200,000 Points Bonus Ending Soon appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Miles To Memories
Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business Card 200,000 Points Bonus Ending Soon
The card has an annual fee of $795 and several monthly and annual credits which Chase values at over $2,500. To celebrate the launch, cardmembers can earn 200,000 points. The post Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business Card 200,000 Points Bonus Ending Soon appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Would You Pay Extra for a Half Day at a Hotel Property?
Hotel and resort properties are usually accommodating to guests — especially when they are not at full capacity — and I only recall once when I was asked to pay extra money, as some hotel and resort properties stand firm with a policy stating that anyone checking in early or...
Frequent Miler
Caution: Amex has deselected airlines for $200 incidental fee rebates on Business Platinum cards
American Express Platinum cards, both consumer and business Platinum, offer up to $200 in statement credits annually for airline incidental purchases. The way this benefit works is that the cardholder chooses a selected airline in January and then makes qualifying purchases with that airline through the end of the calendar...
One Mile at a Time
Buy Choice Privileges Points With 40% Bonus, Cost Of 0.74 Cents Per Point
Choice Privileges has launched its latest promotion on purchased points, which is also the program’s first such offer of the year. Let’s take a look at everything you need to know about this deal, and talk about under what circumstances it makes sense to buy points. I generally recommend buying...
View from the Wing
Airline Puts Journalist on a No-Fly List for His Articles—Turkish Airlines Blacklists Him for 6 Months
An email says Turkish Airlines has placed an aviation journalist on its internal no-fly list for six months, citing his articles and social media posts as the reason. The move has sparked a backlash over whether airlines should be able to bar critics from flying based on what they publish. Continue...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Journalist Says He Has Been Banned By Turkish Airlines In An Attempt To ‘Silence Criticism’
An aviation journalist says he has been placed on the ‘No-Fly List’ of Turkish Airlines in an attempt by the carrier to “silence criticism.” Sharing a screenshot of the email he received from Turkish Airlines, Ali Kıdık claims the decision to ban him is an act of censorship and could...
From The Tray Table
Why you may still be paying for Wi-Fi on American Airlines
When American Airlines announced that it was activating free Wi-Fi, my inbox and DMs immediately flooded with questions… The post Why you may still be paying for Wi-Fi on American Airlines appeared first on From the Tray Table.
Monkey Miles
Reminder…Capital One to Emirates transfer devalues
At midnight tonight…Cap1 will no longer transfer to Emirates 1:1 and instead will drop to 4:3. So..if you’re looking to shore up your Emirates Skywards balance with Cap1 Miles… do it fast. The post Reminder…Capital One to Emirates transfer devalues appeared first on Monkey Miles.
Your Mileage May Vary
The Best Place We Visited in 2025 Was the One We Barely Planned
We visited a lot of great places in 2025 — some brand-new to us, some familiar favorites we’re always happy to return to. But if I had to pick one…