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20% off Singapore Airlines economy and some premium economy awards
Earlier this week, Singapore Airlines Krisflyer launched an award sale, with most economy-class awards available at a promotional price of 20% off the usual award cost. Premium Economy is also on sale for some flights between the US and Singapore. The travel window for this promotion extends from May 1st...
Economy Class & Beyond
Qatar Airways adds further travel corridor flights – Travel Updates
Updated Thursday 12th March, 23:45 It’s time to take a look and see what changes airlines in the Middle Eastern Region are making, and how they’re trying to re-establish networks under trying conditions. Qatar Airways https://www.qatarairways.com/en-gb/travel-alerts.html With Qatar Airways scheduled flight operations still temporarily suspended due to the closure of...
View from the Wing
[Last Chance] Credit Card Bonus Offer Includes A Flight Companion Pass Through Feb. 2027
Southwest’s Companion Pass is still the best domestic perk: your companion flies for just taxes (from $5.60 each way), even on award tickets, as long as there’s an open seat. Last week my family used two passes on one trip. And right now you can get Companion Pass through Feb....
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Finnair sours Hawaii sweet spot, raising Alaska / Hawaiian awards by up to 100%
Aloha can be confusing for some folks, as it’s used as either a greeting or a farewell. In Finnair’s case, it definitely means goodbye. Without any notice that I know of, the airline has raised its award prices for Alaska Air flights between Hawai’i and the West Coast/Midwest by ~45%,...
The Alviator
What Is Departure Immigration? Do All Countries Do It?
If you're from a country that normally does immigration upon departure, you might be surprised to learn that not all countries do this.
Your Mileage May Vary
A Toronto Airport Just Added A Major Travel Shortcut to the U.S.
Clearing immigration after an international flight can turn an otherwise smooth trip into a slog — long lines, crowded corridors, and the constant worry about missing a connection. But a…
Live and Let’s Fly
Spare Some Change? Denver Airport Asking Travelers To Donate Gas And Grocery Gift Cards To Unpaid TSA Agents
Denver International Airport is asking travelers to donate grocery and gas gift cards to help Transportation Security Administration officers who are working without pay during the Department of Homeland Security shutdown. It is a sad situation and a reminder that political dysfunction in Washington often lands squarely on the shoulders...
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Amex Marriott Bonvoy Business Card: New 5 x 50K Free Night Certificates Offer
Amex is again running a terrific, limited-time welcome offer for the Bonvoy Business card: five Marriott 50K free-night certificates after a total of $9,000 in purchases within the first 6 months. In our most recent evaluation of Marriott points, we estimated that Marriott 50K free-night certificates were worth around $300 each,...
Economy Class & Beyond
Toronto Billy-Bishop Airport opens US Pre-Clearance
For those travelling from Toronto Billy Bishop City Airport, there is some good news, which could cut travel time as the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Preclearance has now opened. Toronto Billy Bishop City Airport – Image, Economy Class and Beyond (Shot 2011) With Preclearance now in operation, U.S.-bound...
Miles To Memories
Elon’s WILD New Debit Card, Bilt’s Big Backlash & Robinhood Platinum Is Misleading?!
Bilt gets in even more hot water, Elon's INSANE new debit card with crazy interest, saving more with Amazon, Marriott top-ups are better & why Robinhood Platinum credits are somewhat misleading.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Car Rental Bonus Mile and Point offers for March 2026
Here are our Top Car Rental Bonuses for this month. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for rentals you need to book further down the road! Keep in mind sometimes the rates paid for some of these offers may cost more than other...
View from the Wing
United Airlines Sued After 4-Year-Old Is Burned By 200-Degree Tea — But Airline Liability Is Capped
A United Airlines passenger is suing after her 4-year-old daughter was burned by 200-degree tea during a flight from Newark to Tel Aviv. The bigger story is that even when a young child is seriously hurt onboard, airline liability on international flights is often capped.
Frequent Miler
Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card Review (2026)
The Chase Freedom Unlimited card is unique among Chase’s Ultimate Rewards-earning cards in that you earn a minimum of 1.5x for all spend while also earning 3x-5x within bonus categories, including dining and drugstores. The card has no annual fee and earns transferable points, which can be very powerful when...
One Mile at a Time
Amex Hilton Honors Surpass Card Review: Gold Status & Valuable Credits
Link: Learn more about the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card
Points With a Crew
This is how many states the average American has been to
I recently read a survey done in 2016 talking about the number of states the average American has been to. I was blown away - it was WAY less than I thought!
Monkey Miles
Thrifty Traveler prices are going up – lock in current rates and get $20 off this must have service.
Thrifty Traveler launching new top tier Premium+ at $129.99 a year ( lock in the current $59.99 yearly rate )
Your Mileage May Vary
Why The Same Purchase Abroad Can Cost Different Amounts On Different Credit Cards
If you travel internationally and pay attention to your credit card statements, you might notice something odd. The same purchase in a foreign currency can show up as slightly different amounts…
You Are Travel
Exclusive: Marriott Won’t Stop Opening Safari Lodges – Kinara, a Luxury Collection Safari Camp, Masai Mara Opening June 2026
​tl;dr – Marriott hasn’t even dropped the pre-release for this one yet. ​Stop me if you’ve heard this…
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Chase World of Hyatt Business Card: Increased 80k welcome offer
There’s an increased welcome offer out for the Chase World of Hyatt Business card, but it comes with a fairly sizeable spend requirement: you’ll get 80k Hyatt points after spending $10k within the first three months. This card won’t offer the most points per dollar, but it can be a...
Miles To Memories
Three Massive Offers for Amex Marriott Bonvoy Cards
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy has a bonus of 175,000 points, Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant is offering 200,000 points and the Marriott Bonvoy Business card can earn you up to 5 Free Night Awards.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Surplus Sales: Buy Way Cool Items Instead of Stealing Them — Like a Landing Gear
Unlike stealing items such as blankets and pillows from airplanes — as was the topic of this article — you can attend what are known as surplus sales where you can purchase just about anything which has to do with commercial aviation. I attended a surplus sale at what was then...
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(Update) Bilt 2.0 is charging 0.2% foreign transaction fees despite claiming there are none
Update: Per this screenshot of an email from Bilt CEO Ankur Jain: Hey [redacted] copying in the cardless team here as well to dig in asap on your fraud charges. On the other one, we are aware of the questions surrounding final transaction amounts for foreign transactions and are actively...
Hawaii Calling
Front Row to the Bellagio Fountains: Prime Steakhouse Review
Quick Take• Restaurant type: Upscale steakhouse by Jean-Georges Vongerichten• Atmosphere: Classic steakhouse inside, fountain-view patio outside• Price range: $150–$300+ per person depending on steak selection• Reservation tip: Request outdoor patio seating and book between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM for the best fountain views Some restaurants promise a “fountain view,”...
View from the Wing
Marriott Guest Finds Crack Pipes In Hotel Room — Hotel Offers 10,000 Points [ROUNDUP]
A Marriott guest says they found crack pipes in a Dallas hotel room and received 10,000 points plus an apology from the property. Also X to launch a 6% interest account and 3% rebate debit card, American will serve Smash Kitchen condiments with its sliders, and one flight attendants tombstone...
One Mile at a Time
IHG Premier Card 175K Points Limited Time Welcome Bonus (Last Chance)
Link: Learn more about the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card with a bonus of 175K points
Points Miles and Bling
Marriott Increases Free Night Award Top-Up to 25K Points (Up From 15K)
Marriott Bonvoy has increased the Marriott Free Night Award top-up limit to 25,000 points, effective immediately! With the previous cap…
Your Mileage May Vary
The Best Hotel Rewards Program, per Travel + Leisure
A new ranking shared by Travel + Leisure analyzed nine hotel rewards programs to see which deliver the most value for travelers. Hotel loyalty programs have been around since the…
Miles To Memories
Highest Ever 80,000 Points Bonus for World of Hyatt Business Card
The World of Hyatt Business Card now has a new welcome offer of 80,000 points, which is the highest ever bonus offered for this card.
View from the Wing
Chase, Amex, Capital One Or Citi — Which Premium Card Is Best For You Now
American Express, Chase, Capital One, and Citi have all overhauled the premium card market, and the right answer is no longer obvious. The best card now depends less on marketing claims and more on which lounges, credits, transfer partners, and spending bonuses actually match how you travel.
Frequent Miler
Marriott Amex Cards: Best Ever 175K and 200K Welcome Offers
American Express has just launched massive, limited-time welcome offers for the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant and Bonvoy Bevy cards, each one almost doubling the previous version. The Bevy is now giving 175,000 Bonvoy points after a $5,000 minimum spend within the first 6 months, while the Brilliant card doles out a...
Miles To Memories
Marriott Adds More Flexibility to Free Night Awards
Marriott announced today a positive change for Marriott Bonvoy members, adding more flexibility to Free Night Awards.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Miles & More: Earn 5 extra miles per EUR spent on Hertz car rentals worldwide
Today's bonus offer highlight is another really good car rental offer from Miles & More offering extra miles on Hertz rentals! Check out all of the new bonuses added today: