California Governor Gavin Newsom has struck a deal with Uber and Lyft that (1) will unionize drivers, and (2) deliver big cost cuts to the ridesharing platforms. But it’s the unions themselves that will benefit most; helpful to the Governor as he prepares for a presidential run. Uber...

Hyatt announced this week that the multi-year transformation of the Grand Hyatt Singapore is complete. The hotel is now reimagined with contemporary design and a mix of local culture, gastronomy, wellbeing, and sustainability at its core. The property originally opened in 1971 and it has been some time since its last...

Alaska has seen a lot of positive press over the past couple of months, first with great anticipation of the combined loyalty program with Hawaiian and then with the announced revamp of its frequent flyer program. Unfortunately, today brings bad news for Alaska Atmos fans: award redemption partnerships with both...

A passenger in Toronto films checked bags being handled roughly on arrival, and the interaction is fascinating – as well as the reactions on social media. The passenger complains “all they do is throw shit” and he’s confronted, being told he’s not allowed to record “this is customs.” They argue....

Bleh, well this is disappointing. Earlier I covered how the Alaska Airlines and Singapore Airlines partnership is being scaled back considerably. That’s not the only partnership where that’s happening, as it’s going to be a similar story for Alaska and LATAM. Thanks to Bjarne for flagging this. Alaska & LATAM partnership...

One of the best ways to supercharge your miles and points is to combine forces with a family member / partner / friend. Whether that means opening credit cards together to combine the value of multiple introductory bonuses, pooling family mileage earning from paid flights, or sharing hotel points for...

It’s Labor Day in the USA today and I’ve already re-published my annual “ode to work” post that runs each year on Labor Day, but today is a special Labor Day that has me humming that Christian hymn, “For All The Saints, Who From Their Labors Rest.” Labor Day 2025 Reflection It...

I often see interesting travel related products that I think you guys might be interested in.  We’ve talked recently we talked about Gravel Toiletry Bags and blankets, the Evolutionary travel backpack, the RetraStrap luggage strap and the Uphold travel cutlery set, among others. Travel related Kickstarters: A-Nap Travel Pillow ($108,475 funded; back...

MTM Travel – Amex Platinum Leaks This week even more leaks emerged for the pending refresh of the Amex Platinum cards coming later in September. Previously we learned that they may be adding big hotel credits, but now we know even more. What merchants could be added, how will these credits...

When the new Alaska Atmos Ascent and Atmos Business credit cards launched, the initial welcome offers we saw were to earn 80,000 Atmos Rewards points after meeting minimum spending requirements on each of them. We have since updated that initial post to indicate that there is an 85K offer available...

The Alaska Airlines – Singapore Airlines partnership is ending. The relationship dates to 2017 and Singapore and Virgin America had been partners before that. The full partnership ends October 1, 2025. September 30 is the last day to redeem miles from one program for travel on the other airline....

Update: This flash sale runs until tomorrow, September 2nd, 2025 don’t sleep on this one! If you’ve been sitting on a pile of Etihad Guest miles or have been eyeing those transfer bonuses from Amex, Capital One, or Citi, now might be the perfect time to pull the trigger. Etihad just...

Save 35% on inKind Gift Cards inKind is one of my favorite apps for savings at restaurants. New York City has plenty of options, as do many other major cities. But the selection may not be as great elsewhere. inKind lets you purchase discounted dining credits, which you can then use to...

I first arrived at Sunwapta Falls in Jasper National Park, thinking that it was on my way to Athabasca Glacier in the Rocky Mountains of Canada — and that I can sneak in a quick stop… Sunwapta Falls in Canada is Worth a Quick Visit. …but the area was under construction at the...

Lufthansa has just taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which features its next-generation cabins dubbed the ‘Allegris’ concept. There’s just one problem… Most of the seats in the Business Class cabin will remain empty for the foreseeable future. That rather embarrassing fact has not, however, stopped the German...

Alaska Airlines has long punched about its weight when it comes to its loyalty program. I’d argue that a large part of this comes down to the carrier’s huge array of airline partners, even beyond its participation in the oneworld alliance (which only started in 2021).Unfortunately there’s some bad news...

The best points rewards programs, in our opinion, are those that allow points to be transferred to many different airline and hotel loyalty programs. In this way, it’s often possible to get outsized value from your points. For example, suppose you want to fly lie-flat business class to Europe. Prices...

Shopping portal Rakuten is offering 15X earnings today on eligible purchases made with Dell. That’s especially good news for people with one of our favorite business rewards cards. 15X Membership Rewards® or 15% Cashback When you start your shopping session through Rakuten, you can earn 15% cashback for certain eligible Dell Technologies...

I linked earlier to One Mile at a Time‘s discussion of the problems faced by Air Tahiti Nui. Basically, they’re a state-backed airline based on a remote island. There’s a limited number of hotels, mostly premium, and only so many people who are going to fly there. They need...

Hilton Timeshare Offer Hilton Grand Vacations has a new timeshare offer. You can get a 3-night stay, plus 50,000 Hilton Honors points and a $200 gift card, starting from $229. And, as usual, there’s a requirement to attend a timeshare presentation. But this is a good deal if you’re planning to visit...

KLM asia Aircraft, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport AMS In 1995, KLM set up KLM asia specifically to fly to Taiwan. This was because the Chinese government wouldn’t allow national carriers to fly to both Taiwanese and Chinese destinations. Basically, to capitalize on growing business and tourism demand from both Taiwan and China,...

Miles & More is once again offering a excellent bonus for buying miles with their packaged Bundle&Go offers for this month. If I recall correctly this the best bonus yet for buying Miles & More miles! These Bundle&Go packages are their innovative way at selling miles to members without directly selling...

An American Airlines passenger is expressing frustration online, after reportedly being forced to cover up due to her outfit. Is she right to be annoyed, or did she cross the line? Thanks to View from the Wing for flagging this — usually I steer clear of this kind of stuff,...

SoFi Checking & Savings Bonus SoFi is now offering up to 3.80% APY for its SoFi Checking & Savings account for all members who have direct deposit. Additionally you can earn a bonus of up to $675 when you open a new account. A bonus of $300 comes from SoFi and...

Today’s bonus offer highlight is another big bonus from Marriott who are offering 20,000 bonus points for stays at select all inclusive resorts in Barbados. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The Bonus Offer Highlight: Marriott Bonvoy Earn 20,000 bonus Bonvoy points for stays of 4 or more nights at...

In September 2022, we saw the Grand Hyatt Singapore close, so that it could undergo a full renovation. This doesn’t just represent some minor cosmetic refresh, but rather a full reimagining of the property. In the summer of 2024, the hotel started a phased reopening, after being closed for nearly...

Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Members enter the United States by accessing the Global Entry processing technology at selected airports. (thank-you, U.S. Customs and Border Protection!) Global Entry is a great...