The Points of Life
St. Lucia Carnival: This Isn’t Trinidad
Don’t Smoke Crack- Lawrence Taylor That quote is a great way to begin my review of St. Lucia’s Carnival. After the excellent time in Trinidad for Carnival in 2019 (see Last Minute Trinidad Carnival Guide! Everything You Need to Know And Stuff You Will Figure Out On Your Own!), I...
View from the Wing
Amex Expands Lounge Network In Boston, Charlotte And DFW — But Boston Won’t Open Until 2029
American Express is adding a new Centurion lounge in Boston, a Sidecar dining outpost in Charlotte, and a major expansion of its Centurion lounge at Dallas-Fort Worth. The catch is that Boston cardmembers will be waiting until 2029, years later than originally expected.
From The Tray Table
Amex expands Centurion Lounge network with 3 big airport updates
American Express isn’t done growing its Centurion Lounge network. On Wednesday, the issuer announced another major expansion, including…
One Mile at a Time
Air France Has Become Europe’s Best, Most Premium Airline: Am I Wrong?
I often compare the ”big three” US carriers to one another in posts, as I find it interesting how the competitive dynamics have changed over time. In this post, I’d like to focus on Europe, and how I think one airline has really differentiated itself, at least when it comes...
Frequent Miler
Hyatt Chase Offers: Save up 15% at Park Hyatt and Unbound Collection
There are at least two new Hyatt Chase Offers out that give 15% back on stays at Park Hyatt and The Unbound Collection. There are varying maximum cashback amounts, and these seem to be primarily targeted at World of Hyatt credit cards, allowing those targeted to stack credit card earnings...
Live and Let’s Fly
FAA Cuts SFO Capacity By 33% In Blow To United Airlines Hub
San Francisco International Airport is facing significant disruption right now, and the implications for United Airlines go beyond a few bad weeks of delays. SFO Runway Problems Could Force United Airlines To Rethink Its Hub SFO is dealing with two overlapping issues: a runway closure for construction and a new...
Plane ‘n Simple
Uber to Acquire Blacklane: A Major Move into Premium Airport Transfers
The aviation and travel loyalty world is all about seamless experiences, but ground transportation to and from the airport is often the weakest link in the journey. Today, Uber announced a major agreement to acquire the global chauffeur service leader, Blacklane, signaling a massive push into the luxury and executive...
TravelUpdate
Ending Tonight: Earn 125,000 Miles With Just One Card Offer!
With these limited time offers, you can earn up to 125,000 miles from just one credit card welcome bonus offer. These offers expire tonight!
View from the Wing
Marriott Guests Now Earn Points For Skipping Toilet Flushes — Saving Water Or Just Saving Money? [Roundup]
Marriott says guests can now earn points for skipping toilet flushes, raising the obvious question of whether this is about sustainability or simple cost cutting. Also in the roundup on April Fools' Day: Amex kills the Platinum Saks credit, Qantas swaps in a first class cheeseburger, and San Diego’s Aspire...
TravelUpdate
Why This New Amex Credit Card Falls Short Of Expectations
This New Amex Card was launched last week and I was surprised to see the details of the card. The card halls massively short of expectations.
Economy Class & Beyond
Qatar Airways expands operations out of Doha, with further services restarting
Qatar Airways is further strengthening its network, with plans to operate 120 destinations from its home hub of Hamad International Airport (Doha). This is an uplift from the previous 90 destinations, with these new operations planned until the 15th June. As usual, these services will be subject to operation through...
View from the Wing
Southwest Quietly Expanded Its Privacy Policy — Now Customers Fear Dynamic Pricing And Biometric Tracking
Southwest’s latest privacy policy email told customers almost nothing, which is exactly why so many people assumed the worst. The real changes were broader and older than Monday’s notice suggested, and they are fueling fears that the airline is building the tools for heavier tracking, biometric monitoring, and more personalized...
Economondo
Mission 767 Failed: Dubai to Baku on an Azerbaijan Airlines Dreamliner
Attempting to fly on an Azerbaijan Airlines Boeing 767-300ER, but ending up on a Dreamliner instead!
Frequent Miler
Don’t sleep on Southwest cardholder discount codes — and don’t misuse them, either
Some Southwest cardholders get an annual discount code benefit. That Southwest cardholder discount benefit can offer terrific savings in the right scenario — maybe even more than one would expect. In fact, it almost seems like Southwest Airlines hired some of the old Wyndham Rewards Shopping Portal team to code...
Monkey Miles
Capital One offers another 30% transfer bonus to Japan Airlines
We have a limited time 30% transfer bonus to JAL, normally 4:3, which makes the ratio 1000:975 or nearly 1:1. That is particularly appealing on JAL flights in business class from the US to Asia. We just saw this bonus in Feb…it’s back for April. Note that only the following...
Live and Let’s Fly
Ukraine Prepares To Reopen Airspace, Considers New Flag Carrier
Ukraine is actively preparing to reopen its airspace to commercial flights for the first time since 2022. Ukraine Hopes To Re-Open Commercial Airspace To Travel Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukraine’s airspace has remained closed to civilian traffic due to obvious safety concerns. But now, Ukrainian officials have...
One Mile at a Time
Air France-KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards: Save 25% On Award Tickets
The Air France-KLM Flying Blue program has just published a new Promo Rewards list for April 2026, offering discounted short haul and long haul awards for travel over the coming months.
One Mile at a Time
Transfer Capital One Miles To Japan Airlines Mileage Bank With 30% Bonus
In September 2025, we saw the Capital One mileage program add Japan Airlines Mileage Bank as its newest transfer partner. We’ve just seen the program introduce its third transfer bonus to the program since launch, and it could represent a good deal. However, it still won’t quite get you a...
One Mile at a Time
Good Deal: Transfer Chase Points To Air Canada Aeroplan With 20-30% Bonus
Chase Ultimate Rewards has just launched a new transfer bonus to Air Canada Aeroplan, and I think this is one that may interest many people…
One Mile at a Time
Good Deal: Transfer Chase Points To Air Canada Aeroplan With 20-30% Bonus
Chase Ultimate Rewards has just launched a new transfer bonus to Air Canada Aeroplan, and I think this is one that may interest many people…
One Mile at a Time
Transfer Chase Points To IHG One Rewards With 70% Bonus: Worth It?
Chase Ultimate Rewardshas just launched a new transfer bonus to IHG One Rewards. While some transfer bonus is better than no transfer bonus, this still isnt an offer Id recommend taking advantage of.
One Mile at a Time
Transfer Chase Points To IHG One Rewards With 70% Bonus: Worth It?
Chase Ultimate Rewards has just launched a new transfer bonus to IHG One Rewards. While some transfer bonus is better than no transfer bonus, this still isn’t an offer I’d recommend taking advantage of.
One Mile at a Time
Register Now For Chase Freedom Flex 5x Points Categories Q2 2026 (Amazon!)
The Chase Freedom Flex Credit Card(review) is an incredible no annual fee card belonging to Chase’s Freedom portfolio, which can help you maximize your points, thanks to its quarterly bonus categories. With it now being a new quarter, Chase has just launched its Q2 2026 bonus categories, so this is...
2PAXfly
HAWAIIAN AIRLINES: Joins OneWorld from 22 April, 2026
This is no surprise, given its amalgamation with Alaska Airlines. The integration has been gradual, so joining OneWorld represents yet another step. From April 22, 2026, Hawaiian Airlines will officially join the OneWorld alliance. For travellers, and especially Qantas Frequent Flyers and other OneWorld airline loyalty members, this opens the...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Earn 20,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points at Domes Resorts in Greece & Portugal (+ receive extra perks!)
Domes Resorts are back with their annual big bonus points + VIP Perks offer for stays at their eight locations in Greece and Portugal! Bonvoy members who book this offer direct with Marriott (you can use the links below) will earn 20,000 bonus points plus receive one Local Signature Liquor/Distillate...
Nerd Ka Travel
JetBlue Is Now a Subscription Service. Welcome to the Airline Industry’s Silicon Valley Era.
JetBlue announced two significant changes to its TrueBlue loyalty program on March 31, 2026: a new subscription service called “Points On Repeat” and the ability to redeem TrueBlue points for select travel extras beyond airfare. A Subscription Model for Earning […]
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Air France KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards: Save 25% on select reward flights (April 2026 edition)
The newest set of Air France KLM’s Promo Rewards are now available. This month there are 41 cities in total, all of which are 25% off their standard minimum redemption amount for economy, premium economy and business class redemptions (fare class varies by route). For this set of Promo Rewards,...
Frequent Miler
Amex Business Platinum Card® welcome offer is now as high as 300K bonus points
In recent weeks/months, there have been sporadic appearances of an as high as 300K bonus point welcome offer for the Business Platinum Card® from American Express. That’s shown up sometimes on referral links, in mailers, and even on Google even when searching for things completely unrelated to credit cards. The...
Points With a Crew
Amex Delta Gold vs. Delta Platinum – which is better? (Higher Offers End Wednesday)
Several Amex Delta credit cards currently have all-time high signup bonuses. Looking at the Delta Gold vs. Delta Platinum cards - how can you decide which is better?
The Gate with Brian Cohen
All-Inclusive Experience Now Offered in Las Vegas by MGM Resorts International.
I am likely heading back to Las Vegas in a few weeks; and during my research for the trip, I stumbled upon an all-inclusive experience that is now offered in Las Vegas by MGM Resorts International effective as of Monday, April 6, 2026. The All-Inclusive Experience includes...
Frequent Miler
Physical Lululemon gift cards no longer online; $75 denominations not allowed in-store
When American Express revamped the consumer Platinum Card® last year, one of the new benefits they added was an up to $75 Lululemon credit each quarter. One of the easiest ways of locking in value and/or having a way of cashing out the benefit was to buy $75 worth of...
Frequent Miler
Citi might nerf the Strata Premier | Coffee Break Ep99 | 3-31-26
A recent survey sent out by Citi has us speculating about changes Citi might be considering for the Citi Strata Premier℠ Card. This would include an increased annual fee and increased complexity. Citi might nerf the Strata Premier Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform....