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Maximize Your Miles: Master the Two-Card Strategy Every Smart Traveler Uses
Maximizing credit card rewards requires a strategic two-card approach, focusing on cards that offer more than one point per dollar on spending and allow point combining across different reward programs. Continue reading Maximize Your Miles: Master the Two-Card Strategy Every Smart Traveler Uses...
The Bulkhead Seat
American Gears Up for Busy Summer: Five Flights a Minute, 50 Million+ Checked Bags, and More
American Airlines released some statistics today around what could be a record-breaking summer travel… The post American Gears Up for Busy Summer: Five Flights a Minute, 50 Million+ Checked Bags, and More appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
PointsMath
Buy United Miles with up to 95% Bonus [1.93¢ or ₹1.64/Mile]
United MileagePlus used to be a great frequent flyer program from United Airlines. This airline is also part of Star Alliance, the world’s largest Alliance, with many airline partners. So, this program has many use cases. Since this is a targeted offer, it offers members various bonus miles on purchasing...
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines CEO Heaps Praise On “Gold Star” Transportation Secretary Duffy
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has nothing but praise for US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, singling him out twice during a Face The Nation interview. United Airlines CEO Has More Kind Words For Transportation Secretary Duffy Kirby appeared on Face The Nation on Sunday to address safety fears stemming from...
Frequent Miler
Chase Instacart benefits now available on many cards
Earlier this month, Chase added new Instacart benefits to a number of credit cards. While the credits are just $10 or $20 per month depending on which card you have, they can be used even when you’re using an Instacart balance to pay (so long as the backup card is...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Earn 40,000 bonus points on Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy private home rentals
The huge 40,000 Bonvoy points bonus on Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy that has only been available to elite members has now opened up to all members! The 40,000 bonus points offer: Earn 40,000 bonus Bonvoy Points when you complete a Private Home rental stay of 2 or more...
PointsMath
Ways to Earn Alaska Airlines Miles in India or Outside USA
Alaska Airlines Miles are among the most valuable, and it’s not easy to earn them outside the USA or in India. However, there are opportunities to earn Alaska Airlines Miles. You can earn Alaska Airlines miles in India or outside the USA in a few ways. Why would you want...
ATX Jetsetter
American Airlines is Testing New Technology to Help Passengers Make Connections
American Airlines is testing new technology during the busy summer travel season to assist passengers with connections at its hubs. The post American Airlines is Testing New Technology to Help Passengers Make Connections appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Miles To Memories
Earn Up to 4X Airline Miles Today on Apple Purchases
If you are looking to purchase any Apple products, today is a good day to shop and earn extra miles. Several airlines shopping portals are offering bonus miles for Apple purchases online at Apple.com. The post Earn Up to 4X Airline Miles Today on Apple Purchases appeared first on Miles to...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
$40 New Member Referral Bonus With Rakuten
Cash in on a $40 new member referral bonus when you sign up as a new member of Rakuten; and you will receive a bonus of $40.00 via referral when you spend a minimum of $40.00 within the first 90 days of your new membership, which is one of the best referral...
Points With a Crew
Should you sign up for the Capital One Venture or Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card? ($1000 offer ending 5/12)
Chase and Capital One both offer great mid-tier credit cards for travel points and miles. Which card is better?
One Mile at a Time
IHG Hotel Charges $4.99 Nightly Security Fee: New Junk Fee Low?
Nowadays we’re used to hotels trying to add all kinds of junk fees to the cost of stays. These often come in the form of resort or destination fees, though we’ve also increasingly seen hotels add additional service fees, for everything ranging from electricity to credit card processing. Well, here’s...
Your Mileage May Vary
Our Visits to Universal Orlando’s New Epic Universe Park: The Good, The Bad & the Ugly
It had been a long, long time since an entire theme park had opened in Central Florida. The two “big” resorts in the area, Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando,…
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
May 12 Bonus Offer Highlight: Marriott Bonvoy – 5,000 bonus points per night at The Sheraton San Diego Resort
Today's bonus offer highlight is an excellent nightly bonus of 5,000 Bonus Marriott Bonvoy points for stays at The Sheraton San Diego Resort. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post May 12 Bonus Offer Highlight: Marriott Bonvoy – 5,000 bonus points per night at The Sheraton San...
Miles To Memories
New Chase Offer for AT&T Wireless, Save $75 When You Spend $100 or More
There's an new targeted Chase Offer on select credit cards. Cardholders will receive a $75 credit wen making $100 or more AT&T Wireless payments. The post New Chase Offer for AT&T Wireless, Save $75 When You Spend $100 or More appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Monkey Miles
Emirates restricts first class award tickets to elites ( but partners still have access? )
A couple of days ago, OMAAT, discovered that Emirates First Class award tickets were no longer going to be available to non-elite members. This is a massive shift in policy and one that is confounding to say the least – especially because first class redemptions are still accessible to partners,...
View from the Wing
‘Security Fee’ Shakedown: Hotels Quietly Start Charging For Safety—This IHG Property Wants $4.99
At this point it takes a lot to shock me with the petty mandatory add-on fees some hotels can charge. The Staybridge Suites Tulsa Woodland Hills manages this feat quite easily with a "service fee" that "assists to invest in upgrades and initiatives for guest security." There's a...
Frequent Miler
Office Depot/OfficeMax: Buy $300+ Visa Gift Cards, Save $15
Office Depot and OfficeMax stores have returned with its profitable gift card deal on Visa gift cards through 5/17/25. The Deal Buy $300+ Visa gift cards at Office Depot/OfficeMax & get $15 off instantly. Key Terms Valid May 11-17, 2025. Limit 10 per household/business (different stores may try to impose...
ATX Jetsetter
JetBlue Celebrates Dunkin’ Partnership With a Special Livery and Promotion
JetBlue and Dunkin' have taken their partnership to the next level, unveiling a new special livery and status promotion for passengers. The post JetBlue Celebrates Dunkin’ Partnership With a Special Livery and Promotion appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
One Mile at a Time
Alaska & Hawaiian Launch Seattle To Tokyo Narita Flights
In late 2024, Alaska Air Group acquired Hawaiian Airlines, and announced plans to turn Seattle-Tacoma into a global hub, launching a dozen long haul routes by 2030. Along those lines, it’s an exciting day for the airline group, as the first of these routes has just been launched.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Receive a 100% bonus when buying IHG One Rewards points
IHG One Rewards members can earn a 100% bonus with the hotel program’s latest sale for buying points that runs until May 22, 2025. With a 100% bonus you can buy 200,000 points and receive 400,000 in total with bonus which will cost US$2,000.  This means each point will only...
Economy Class & Beyond
jetBlue unveiles its Dunkin’ livery… with an intresting offer to match
It’s that time for another special livery – this time with jetBlue celebrating their 20-year partnership with Dunkin’. jetBlue and Dunkin’ freshly painted aircraft –  Image, jetBlue The newly painted aircraft has been named Brewing Altitude, features Dunkin’s iconic pink and orange branding, brought to life with a playful donut...
TravelUpdate
Hotel Review: Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Background & Location In looking for a three-night stay in Chicago, the Renaissance Chicago Downtown seemed like a…
View from the Wing
United Flight Attendant Quits Over Poverty Pay—Then Gets A $1,300 Bill Just To Leave [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading United Flight Attendant Quits Over Poverty Pay—Then Gets A $1,300 Bill Just To Leave [Roundup]...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hawaiian Airlines Nonstop Seattle to Tokyo Flights Begin Today
Back in December, I wrote about Hawaiian Airlines adding daily flights between Seattle-Tacoma International… The post Hawaiian Airlines Nonstop Seattle to Tokyo Flights Begin Today appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Targeted Barclays spending offers: +3 on grocery, dining & gas, 2.5k bonus points on $250+ spend & more
Over the course of the last few days, Barclays has been sending out targeted spending offers to some cobranded cardholders. These are providing the opportunity to earn bonus points or miles on spend in certain categories or when spending a certain amount multiple times. The Deal Barclays is issuing targeted...
Live and Let’s Fly
What I Booked Before Emirates Restricted First Class Awards
A new policy is now in effect at Emirates that restricts first class award redemptions to Skywards elite members, a move that is aimed at driving more business to Emirates and its portfolio of co-branded credit cards. Just ahead of the deadline, I booked my “last” first class award on...
The Bulkhead Seat
JetBlue Celebrates Its Longstanding Dunkin’ Partnership With a Cool Livery and Status Offer
On Saturday, I wrote about the cobranded Airbus A320 that has taken to the… The post JetBlue Celebrates Its Longstanding Dunkin’ Partnership With a Cool Livery and Status Offer appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Wingtips
The Ultimate Guide to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club:
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is often underrated – and we’re here to change that. Whether you’re just joining,… The post The Ultimate Guide to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: appeared first on Wingtips.
Live from a Lounge
Marriott offering 40,000 points to Bonvoy members for Homes & Villas Stay through January 2026
Marriott's Home-sharing website, Homes and Villas, is offering 40,000 points to everyone who books a 2+ night stay by May 22, 2025, for stays between June 1 and January 4, 2025. The post Marriott offering 40,000 points to Bonvoy members for Homes & Villas Stay through January 2026 appeared first...
Points With a Crew
The Easiest Way To Get Your Free $40 From Rakuten (Offer Ends Monday)
If you're not sure how to take advantage of the easy $40 welcome bonus from Rakuten, here is in my opinion the best way to get some easy money. Simply ...
TravelUpdate
Alaska Airlines Launches Tokyo Flights to Narita on Hawaiian A330s
Alaska Airlines launches Tokyo flights to Narita, daily nonstop flights from Seattle, operated by Hawaiian Airlines’ widebody aircraft.…