Frequent Miler
Find Preferred Hotels bookable with points (updated interactive map)
Many Preferred Hotels, but not all, can be booked with points. Of those, some can be booked with Preferred Hotels’ own I Prefer points, some can be booked with Choice points, and some can be booked with both. If you have a Citi Strata Premier card, Citi Strata Elite card,...
One Mile at a Time
Best-Ever $50 Rakuten New Member Bonus: A No-Brainer Deal
Link: Sign-up for a Rakuten account with a best-ever $50 bonus
View from the Wing
Can American Airlines Get Its Groove Back? Here’s What It’ll Take To Be ‘Something Special In The Air’ Again
American Airlines once promised to be “Something Special in the Air.” They lost that spark as managment misjudged every industry trend over the last 12 years. Now, as the airline talks premium, the real question is whether it can rediscover what made it great in the first place. ...
Your Mileage May Vary
The End Is Near. Say Goodbye to the Metrocard!
The End Is Near. Say Goodbye to the Metrocard! It’s been hinted at for years, but now it’s almost here: MetroCard sales will end after December 31, 2025. Starting January…
Miles To Memories
Amex Business Gold Offer: 200,000 Points Bonus with No Lifetime Language [Targeted]
The Amex Business Gold card once again has a welcome bonus of 200,000 points. This offer is available through a public targeted link which does not have the usual lifetime language. The post Amex Business Gold Offer: 200,000 Points Bonus with No Lifetime Language [Targeted] appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Frequent Miler
Hilton Amex Offers: Bonus 3x points on gas and grocery
There are at least two new offers on Amex Hilton cards that give bonus points for spending at gas stations or grocery stores. Unlike most Amex Offers that only reward spending at Hilton properties, these are for gas or grocery spending on a Hilton Amex. I’m 0/2 on my Hilton...
Travel Codex
Passion, Dedication, Continuity: The Future of Travel Codex
Scott Mackenzie and His Incredible Legacy The creator of Travel Codex and HackMyTrip, Scott Mackenzie has been an incredible force in the travel space specifically with regard to miles and points. Through Travel Codex, Scott was able to create amazing guides to loyalty programs that made travel dreams possible for...
Your Mileage May Vary
The Spookiest Runway in America? You Decide
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) isn’t a particularly unusual airport. It’s got 20 gates and is served by Allegiant, American, Avelo, Breeze, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country and…
The Bulkhead Seat
Happy Halloween! Looking Back at the Holiday I Spent in Dracula’s Castle Back in 2023
It’s Halloween and what is more festive than the fabled Bran Castle (known as… The post Happy Halloween! Looking Back at the Holiday I Spent in Dracula’s Castle Back in 2023 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
Barclays Spending Bonuses, Earn Extra Miles and Points
These offers vary and are targeted and require you to register first and then use your card at select merchants or they might work for all purchases. The post Barclays Spending Bonuses, Earn Extra Miles and Points appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Bulkhead Seat
Marriott’s Autograph Collection Comes to the Maldives With the Halcyon Private Isles
Marriott is ending October with a brand debut in one of the world’s most… The post Marriott’s Autograph Collection Comes to the Maldives With the Halcyon Private Isles appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Points With a Crew
Citi fraudulently pulled my credit (How I fixed it)
A scammer tried to apply for a Citi card with my information, which gave a hard inquiry on my credit report. Here is how I fixed it but man it was a lot of work.
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines LOWERS Award Prices, But Not For Everyone
While headlines celebrate what appear to be cuts in partner premium cabin award pricing at United Airlines, a closer look reveals a more nuanced story: the savings apply to elites and co-brand cardholders rather than everyone. That’s still a positive move, but it’s not the universal drop others have reported,...
One Mile at a Time
I’m Impressed: Our Very Expensive, Very Free Meal At The Reykjavik EDITION
Earlier, I shared some initial thoughts on our stay at the Reykjavik EDITION, which I enjoyed, for the most part. As I mentioned in passing in that post, we had an interesting experience in the restaurant, which I’d like to cover. I have to give the hotel and restaurant credit,...
Your Mileage May Vary
Which Airports Are Falling Apart Today (and How to Check)
The government shutdown is, of course, on the minds of most travelers. When someone’s plane will take off (or not), when it will land, etc., if an airport has a…
Economy Class & Beyond
Watch me Senpai! Crunchyroll rolls out on Delta
For those who are flying Delta Air Lines and need an Anime fix, there’s good news: with curated access to Crunchyroll now available in flight.   Hime, Crunchyroll’s original anime character, has officially taken to the skies with Delta – Image, Delta. Starting this month, anime content specially curated by...
Miles To Memories
Earn Extra Points on Grocery/Gas Spend with Hilton Cards
If you have an American Express Hilton Honors credit card, check your account for new Amex Offers that will earn you extra points on popular categories such as supermarkets and gas stations. The post Earn Extra Points on Grocery/Gas Spend with Hilton Cards appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Exclusive: American Airlines Has Closed Customer Service Counters at Washington National—You’re On Your Own For Rebooking
American Airlines is shutting down its customer service counters at its Washington National airport hub. They only plan to open it during major irregular operations events, with passengers expected to use their mobile app or phnfor rebooking assistance instead. Continue reading Exclusive: American Airlines Has Closed Customer Service Counters...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
October 31 Bonus Offer Highlight: Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer – Receive 20% bonus miles when converting points from Wyndham Rewards
Today's bonus offer highlight is great for anyone who needs to boost their Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer account as you can get 20% extra miles on points conversions from Wyndham Rewards. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post October 31 Bonus Offer Highlight: Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer – Receive...
Frequent Miler
How often do airline and hotel programs offer transfer bonuses?
Let’s say that you have a healthy stash of transferable points like Amex Membership Rewards or Chase Ultimate Rewards. You see that there’s a 30% transfer bonus to a specific travel partner that lasts one month only. Should you transfer? If you have an immediate high-value use for the points,...
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Will Return to Tel Aviv With Flights From Both Boston and Atlanta
Delta Air Lines announced today that it is once again restarting flights from both… The post Delta Will Return to Tel Aviv With Flights From Both Boston and Atlanta appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Citi AAdvantage Globe Card $100 Annual Inflight Credit: How Can It Be Used?
Link: Learn more about theCiti / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard
TravelUpdate
Valuation of WestJet Points – The Realistic Example
The most common valuation of WestJet points is 1 point is 1 cent. That is equivalent to 100…
The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines Marks 70 Years of Chicago O’Hare History with TWA Heritage Flight Celebration
On October 29, 1955, Trans World Airlines (TWA), which was later acquired by American… The post American Airlines Marks 70 Years of Chicago O’Hare History with TWA Heritage Flight Celebration appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
United CEO Scott Kirby Plays 4D Chess At The White House
Flanked by Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby heaped praises on the Trump administration and echoed Republican calls to immediately reopen the government without strings attached. Folks, I see this as a 4D chess move for JetBlue, with a timeline that...
View from the Wing
A Mom Found A Loaded Gun Under Her 9 Year Old’s Seat In A Rental Car — And This Happens All The Time
She rented the car from Enterprise, drove it for a week, and only then spotted the loaded gun under her 9-year-old’s seat — after already finding an ax beneath the driver’s. It turns out this isn’t even unusual. Continue reading A Mom Found A Loaded Gun Under Her 9 Year Old’s...
One Mile at a Time
The Reykjavik EDITION: One Of The Brand’s Better Hotels, With Some Quirks
As I’ve already covered, we’re currently taking a trip to Iceland (even if it didn’t totally work out as planned), and spent a couple of nights at Marriott’s Reykjavik EDITION. While I’ll have a full review when I return home, I’d like to share some brief thoughts on our stay,...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Miles and Points On Sale — October 31 2025
Sometimes you need an infusion of miles or points to your membership account for whatever reason — perhaps to have enough to redeem for a limited time award as one example — and the best time to purchase or gift miles or points is when they are on sale, as...
Frequent Miler
5,000 United Miles with new CLEAR+ enrollment
CLEAR and United Airlines are out with an offer to earn 5,000 Mileage Plus Miles by signing up for a new CLEAR+ membership. For those with 100% CLEAR+ reimbursement via credit card, like the American Express Platinum, Amex Green, Hilton Aspire, or Business Platinum cards, it amounts to getting 5,000...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Alaska Airlines Wins Legal Fight To Subpoena Delta Air Lines For Sensitive Business Documents in Virgin Brand Battle
Alaska Airlines has won a legal fight to subpoena Delta Air Lines as it attempts to get hold of sensitive business documents that might help it prove that Richard Branson’s Virgin empire should pay it tens of millions of dollars in damages in an ongoing branding dispute. While Alaska Airlines...
Economy Class & Beyond
Virgin Atlantic adds Phuket to its winter leisure network
For those who wish for some warmth as we head into the winter, Virgin Atlantic is planning to launch a direct service to Phuket for Winter 2026. Virgin Atlantic is delighted to be launching new services between London Heathrow and Phuket for Winter 2026, connecting sunshine seekers with Thailand’s breathtaking beaches and...
TravelUpdate
British Airways Launches Gatwick Amenity Kits
British Airways launches Gatwick amenity kits, specific to their long-haul routes out of  London’s second business airport. The…