I’ve been to Portland a few times for various conferences and gatherings, and I’ve always been there without a car. So I’ve tried a few different ways to get from Downtown Portland to PDX airport, and I thought that I would share some of what I’ve found out. There are...

There’s no denying that the miles & points hobby has evolved a lot over the years. It has gone mainstream, and that’s both good and bad. Opportunities to earn points are better than ever before, while sweet spots and opportunities to redeem points efficiently just aren’t what they used to...

You can love Spirit Airlines or loathe it — but for years, you at least knew what you were getting. Bare-bones flights, ultra-low fares, and plenty of surprise fees if you didn’t read the fine print. But Spirit hasn’t been that airline for a while. And their attempt to evolve...

One of Boston Logan Airport’s runways is currently undergoing construction, which will continue through mid-November. Passengers may expect delays during this work, particularly during the afternoon and evening hours. The runway involved is runway 09/27. This closure began on 2 September 2025 and will involve two 75-day closures. This is the...

Several weeks ago, Delta asked SkyMiles members and employees to vote on which island destination in Europe the airline should add flights to for the summer of 2026. The results are in, and the airline has now announced which flights it will be adding. Unsurprisingly, the airline isn’t adding just...

Last month, Delta Air Lines is put its route planning up for a vote. Through the airline’s first-ever Route Race, it invited SkyMiles Members and Delta employees to choose which new Mediterranean destination would join its network in summer 2026. The airline just released the results and it’s a tie...

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will issue a final rule requiring airlines to inspect more than one hundred Boeing 787 Dreamliners because some of the oxygen masks could be faulty and might not work in the event of a depressurization. A preview of the unpublished rule explains that 119 Dreamliners belonging...

An American Airlines passenger wants to know if they were violating norms (“AITA?”) by scooting past other customers on the plane that were moving slowly when he had to connect in Dallas. He flew through DFW airport with a planned 70 minute connection, but small delays cut that down so that...

Promo: If you’re new to InKind, follow this link to get $25 off your first dining experience of $50+I’ve written in the past about InKind, my favorite dining rewards app. InKind has just introduced an improved refer a friend bonus, so I want to cover those details in this post.InKind’s generous refer...

Traveling is probably one of the best ways to “learn by experience.” And sure, as people who live in a large country like the United States, there’s plenty of travel one can do without a passport. But if you travel outside our country, there’s just so much more opportunity to...

Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex, Discover It, US Bank Cash+ and Citi Dividend cards which have rotating quarterly categories that earn 5% back have opened registration for Q4 2025. Here’s the details of each card’s categories from October 1 to December 31, 2025, along with links to activate the bonuses. Chase Freedom...

A security inspector at Tokyo Haneda Airport was arrested after allegedly stealing cash from a passenger during security screening. According to reports and statements from Tokyo police, the suspect was arrested after an incident on 13 September 2025, where a passenger noticed 90,000 yen missing from his bag after going through...

IHG One Rewards is out with fall and early winter systemwide global bonus promotion. Members will be able to earn up to 3x points for stays around the world between October 1 and December 31, 2025. Registration and booking is open for this offer. The up to 3x points offer Earn up...

Amex Business Checking Account Now Offers 70K Bonus American Express is offering its best bonus yet for new business checking account. If targeted, you can earn 70,000 Membership Rewards points. The American Express® Business Checking account has no monthly fee and lets you convert Membership Rewards points to cash. Let’s see...

IHG One Rewards has just opened registration for its next global promotion, covering stays for the entire fourth quarter of 2025. Let’s go over the details of the offer, for those with any planned upcoming stays. IHG One Rewards fall 2025 promotion details For the fall of 2025, IHG One Rewards is...

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has declared that Spirit Airlines is “already dead,” predicting it will be gone by year’s end. But I don’t think the picture is quite as black-and-white as he paints it, especially when considering the wider budget carrier market in the USA. United Airlines CEO Declares Spirit...

The Trump administration announced late yesterday that it is ordering Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico to unwind their nearly nine-year-old joint venture for flights between the United States and Mexico. I first wrote about this last year, but it seemed to stall. The move will strip the carriers of antitrust...

9/16 – Reposting as the last day to buy Marriott points with the current promotion is Wednesday, September 17th With over 8,000 Marriott properties worldwide, you’re likely to find one that fits your needs when planning your next vacation. And your next vacation might be closer than you think, now that...