Frequent Miler
American Express Platinum Card®: Same points for 50% more spend
American Express updated the public welcome offer on the consumer American Express Platinum Card® today. Unfortunately, only one part of the offer was increased: the minimum spend required to earn the points. Previously, the card required you to spend $8,000 within 6 months, but now that’s been increased by 50%...
Frequent Miler
Great Wolf Lodge 10% Off Chase Offer (stack with suite sale)
Earlier this week, we wrote about a sale that Great Wolf Lodge is running tomorrow, during which suites at properties nationwide can be booked for $26 per person. There are also Great Wolf Lodge Chase Offers that give you 10% back on purchases of $100 or more, which will stack...
The Bulkhead Seat
American Express Platinum Card Lounge Access Expanded Across All Lufthansa Group Airlines
Travelers holding the Platinum Card® by American Express now have an even more valuable… The post American Express Platinum Card Lounge Access Expanded Across All Lufthansa Group Airlines appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Your Mileage May Vary
Cost for UK Travel Set to Increase by 25%
There’s an old saying that there are 2 things guaranteed in life – death and taxes. I think they should really change that to 3 things – death, taxes and…
Frequent Miler
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card Review (2026)
The Capital One Venture Rewards card is the OG of the bank’s “miles-based” offerings. Over the last few years, Capital One has greatly strengthened its transfer partners, making this not only a card that earns 2% everywhere towards travel, but also 2x everywhere in transferable currency. Let’s take a closer...
View from the Wing
Why Bilt Rewards Cardholders Were Furious Over Lost ‘Free Points’—And Missed Out On Even More Value
Bilt Rewards cardholders were furious when the company replaced their easy 'free points' earned from paying rent—but in their outrage, many overlooked new benefits and higher value that could actually leave them better off. Here's what went wrong in the rollout, why consumers were so angry, and what analysts...
Live and Let’s Fly
United First Class Passenger Ordered Off Flight After Clash With Off-Duty Flight Attendant…Then Flies Anyway
A viral video shows a heated exchange over perceived rudeness toward a hearing-impaired woman on a United Airlines flight, with a paying customer being asked to deplane. Even though the passenger ultimately flew, it’s fair to ask why this whole incident ever occurred in the first place. United Passenger Asked...
Frequent Miler
Get 5,000 Frontier Miles for free (act fast)
Frontier has a new promotion called “The Big Redemption,” which gives members up to 5,000 miles for free.  All you have to do is fill out a form, take a screenshot showing that you have miles in another program, and send it to Frontier. It will then match those miles,...
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I Was Today Years Old When I Learned Why My Sunset Photos Looked “Fine”
I was today years old when I learned that most of the reason my sunset photos looked fine — but never quite right — wasn’t the sunset. It was my…
Frequent Miler
Barclays JetBlue Plus Card: Improved 70K Welcome Offer
Barclays has an improved offer out for the JetBlue Plus Card, awarding a total of 70,000 TrueBlue points after spending $1K within the first 90 days. Complete Guide to JetBlue TrueBlue The Offers & Key Card Details For more information about these cards and to find a link to apply,...
One Mile at a Time
American A319s & A320s Get More First Class Seats, But It’s Not All Good News
In March 2024, American Airlines announced plans to retrofit its Airbus A319 & A320 aircraft, to add more first class seats. This announcement coincided with American ordering 260+ Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer jets. There’s now an update, as the first retrofitted plane with new interiors is expected to be in...
Miles To Memories
United’s Big Glitch, Hyatt’s All Inclusive Boom, Easy Bilt Calculator & Best Hotel Promo?
Delta with Amex credits, United's big glitch, easy Bilt calculator, Hyatt grows even more & new Bonus Journeys! The post United’s Big Glitch, Hyatt’s All Inclusive Boom, Easy Bilt Calculator & Best Hotel Promo? appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Miles To Memories
New Chase Offers for Uber, Lyft, Gas Purchases & More
Check your Chase credit cards for new offers that can save you 10% on Uber and Lyft rides, $30 on a Turo rental, 20% back on gas and more. The post New Chase Offers for Uber, Lyft, Gas Purchases & More appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
American Launching A321XLR Flights To Porto, Portugal… But Only In Mid-2027
American Airlines has just announced its newest transatlantic route, which doesn’t come as much of a surprise, except for the unusual timing of the announcement…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
As Low as €22.00 or 3,675 Avios Per Flight With Vueling Airlines
Purchase tickets for as low as €22.00 or 3,675 Avios per flight with Vueling Airlines for travel via select routes between Monday, February 23, 2026 and Thursday, March 26, 2026. No promotion code is required... ...but you must... The post As Low as €22.00 or 3,675 Avios Per Flight With Vueling Airlines...
The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines Launches Porto Flights in Summer 2027
American Airlines is adding a new city in Portugal to its transatlantic network with… The post American Airlines Launches Porto Flights in Summer 2027 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Airbnb Amex Offers: $50 back of 5k points when you spend $250+ (targeted)
There are several new Airbnb Amex Offers out today, the best of which give either 5,000 Membership Rewards points or $50 back when spending $250 or on vacation rentals. I also have one that offers $30 back on the same $250 in spend; I assume that there’s a 3,000-point version...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
British Aviation Regulator Tells Airlines To Show Passengers The Impact Their Flight Will Have On The Enviroment
Alongside the departure time and airport, the cost of any added extras, and the class of travel, airline passengers in the UK will soon have something else to factor into their decision of what flight to book… the impact it will have on the environment. In new guidance published by...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Pilots Forced To Sleep In Airports—Union Blasts Management As “Completely Unprepared” For Meltdown
American Airlines pilots have joined flight attendants in revealing they were forced to sleep in airports during last week's meltdown, with their union blasting management as "completely unprepared," despite clear warnings ahead of the storm.
From The Tray Table
Why I love JetBlue’s new overpriced and exclusive lounge passes
Two months after opening, JetBlue is now selling day passes to its first-ever airport lounge — and they… The post Why I love JetBlue’s new overpriced and exclusive lounge passes appeared first on From the Tray Table.
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What Hotel Guests Actually Want vs. What Hotels Keep Giving Us
When you stay at hotels once or twice a year, if that, you’re typically happy with everything you get. A coffeemaker in the room! A lighted magnifying mirror! And OMG,…
Miles To Memories
Frontier Airlines Giving Away 70 Million Miles
From February 5-22, consumers can "swap" unused reward points from other rewards programs and receive up to 5,000 Frontier Miles, enough for an Award flight. The post Frontier Airlines Giving Away 70 Million Miles appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Best Hyatt Card Bonus In Years — Advertised As 5 Free Nights, You Actually Wind Up With 7
Hyatt is advertising this card bonus as 5 free nights, but the spend required to earn it also triggers the card’s annual Category 1–4 night and generates enough points for another award night. Put it together and the “5-night” offer can realistically turn into 7 nights at Category 1–4 Hyatt...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Qatar Airways Privilege Club – Earn up to 5,000 bonus Avios on flights out of China, Hong Kong, or Taiwan (Feb 5 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's bonus offer highlight is another bonus offer tied into a seat sale as Qatar Airways is offering up to 5,000 bonus Avios and 20% off flights out of China, Hong Kong, or Taiwan! Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post Qatar Airways Privilege Club – Earn...
Frequent Miler
Avianca Award Sale: flights to Central and South America starting at ~2,000 miles one-way
Avianca LifeMiles runs regular award sales on its own flights, and it launched its latest this week. Like many of LifeMiles’ sales, there isn’t a set discount percentage, but it seems to cover most, if not all, of Avianca’s US routes. Economy flights from the US to Central and South...
Pointshogger
[INTERVIEW] Points Travel Festival Toronto 2026
Exciting news, fellow BoardingArea bloggers Rapid Travel Chai and Points Miles and Bling (PMB) have teamed up to host the first over Points and Travel Festival in Toronto on April 17 and 18, 2026.  The post [INTERVIEW] Points Travel Festival Toronto 2026 appeared first on Pointshogger.
Miles To Memories
Great Wolf Lodge Sale, Prices Starting from $26/Person
Great Wolf Lodge will run a one-day promotion tomorrow where you can book a suite starting from $26 per person. The post Great Wolf Lodge Sale, Prices Starting from $26/Person appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: AERIONN Forma Titanium Carry-On Luggage
The AERIONN Forma is a high-end carry-on suitcase made completely out of titanium. Built to last, it's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
Live and Let’s Fly
I Went Back To Hong Kong’s $25 “Jail Cell” Hotel To Redo A 20-Year Travel Failure
With a short night in Hong Kong, I closed the chapter on a travel mistake I made nearly 20 years ago. Back To Chunking Mansions: Correcting A 2008 Hong Kong Travel Blunder I arrived at 7:20 pm from San Francisco on United and my connection to Bangkok did not leave...
Miles To Memories
Amex Offer for Airbnb, Earn Up to 5,000 Bonus Points
American Express cardholders can earn extra points or get cash back for their Airbnb bookings, thanks to a new Amex Offer. The post Amex Offer for Airbnb, Earn Up to 5,000 Bonus Points appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Your Mileage May Vary
We Spent the Points. Now We’re Reloading: What’s In Our Wallets for 2026
It’s been a while since I’ve written a pure “What’s in our wallets” post. Last year’s version was intentionally different. Instead of constantly shuffling cards, the focus was on hitting…
The Travel Sisters
60+ Best Free Things to Do in Chicago (From Locals)
The best free things to do in Chicago. The post 60+ Best Free Things to Do in Chicago (From Locals) appeared first on The Travel Sisters.