Frequent Miler
A smart card, a disappointing benefit, the awards we prefer and more
The US Bank Smartly card certainly looks pretty smart, but is it the new best no-annual-fee rewards card? Ever wonder how to apply Hyatt Suite upgrade awards, or whether you should transfer your Citi points to Choice or I Prefer to book that swanky boutique hotel? All that and far...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Off-Duty Pilot Comes to the Rescue And Helps Land Boeing 737MAX After First Officer is Suddenly ‘Incapacitated’
An off-duty pilot who just happened to be traveling as a passenger on a recent Westjet flight from Calgary to Vancouver came to the rescue and helped at the controls of the Boeing 737MAX when the First Officer was suddenly taken ill at the controls. Westjet flight WS129 departed Calgary...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Flight Attendant Seriously Injured After Falling From Open Door Of Boeing 737 When Airstairs Were Removed
A flight attendant had to be rushed to the hospital on Monday afternoon after she was seriously injured when she fell from the open door of a Boeing 737, which was preparing for departure at East Midlands Airport in England. Accident investigators have opened a probe into the incident on...
One Mile at a Time
Guide To Capital One Venture X $300 Annual Travel Credit
The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card (review) and Capital One Venture X Business (review) are Capital One’s two premium cards. While each card has a $395 annual fee, the cards offer all kinds of perks that help offset that fee.
PointsMath
When do Hotel Points Expire?
It is easier to earn hotel points today. There exist several ways to earn these hotels’ loyalty points. However, hotel points also have an expiry date. They are not always going to be there in your Hotels Loyalty Account. You must know about hotel points’ expiry so they don’t expire...
The Shutterwhale
Hotel Review: TRIBE Living Bangkok Sukhumvit 39 (TRIBE Studio) – Affordable Modern Property Within Walking Distance to Phrom Phong BTS Station
TRIBE Living Bangkok Sukhumvit 39 is a great value choice for
budget-conscious travelers but its slightly longer walk from Phrom Phong
BTS Station may make it less convenient compared to more accessible (but
pricier) options in the area.
Points With a Crew
Chase Ink Business Preferred® vs. Chase Ink Business Unlimited® – $750 or 90,000 points
The Chase Ink Preferred and Chase Ink Unlimited are two of Chase's business credit cards and they can both be great options to boost your Ultimate Rewards points balance. Deciding which one is best can depend on ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Warning: Not Always a Full Refund When Canceling Airline Ticket Purchased Within 24 Hours
Consumers who are based in the United States are allowed to cancel their reservation and receive a full refund without a penalty for 24 hours; but here is a warning that you may not always receive a full refund when canceling an airline ticket purchased within 24 hours, as I...
Frequent Miler
The 2024 Bonvoyed Awards | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep286 | 12-20-24 | Podcast
Today we’ll take a look back at the year and talk about what loyalty programs have done to us instead of for us. This is for the loyalty grinches! Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below to navigate directly to a specific part...
The Bulkhead Seat
The Dominican Republic’s Low-Cost-Carrier, Arajet, Will Fly to the United States In 2025
Arajet is a low-cost airline and the flag carrier of the Dominican Republic. Its…
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Frequent Miler
$100 InKind gift card for $59.99 at Costco.com
Costco is once again offering a $100 InKind gift card for $59.99. That could be a great deal if you have upcoming plans to dine at an InKind restaurant. You can also get 20% back on all food and beverage, which we’ll post about separately. The Deal Costco.com is offering...
View from the Wing
Reagan National Airport’s Gate 35X Was So Awful It Took $1 Billion And 25 Years to Fix—But Its Sign Still Haunts Travelers
For years, the 'worst airport gate in America' was generally considered to be 35X at Washington's Reagan National airport. There were competitors, like Miami's D60 and the old D9 at LaGuardia before the terminal was redone. But 35X was the stuff of legend.
Continue reading Reagan National Airport’s Gate...
Frequent Miler
Uh-oh: Hilton gift card inventory shortage (not expected to ship for “weeks”)
Those procrastinators who have credit cards that offer credits at Hilton properties might be in for disappointment this holiday season. Apparently, the Grinch has gotten into the supply of Hilton gift cards and BuyHiltonGiftCards.com is “experiencing an inventory shortage”. It doesn’t sound like that shortage is going to be cleared...
Monkey Miles
Palazzo and Venetian join forces with Hyatt
There’s a lot of swapping going on in the points and miles world. SLH was once Hyatt, now IHG. Mr and Mrs Smith was once IHG and now is Hyatt. Well, The Venetian and Palazzo have changed dance partners and were once aligned with IHG, but soon will be doing...
Miles To Memories
ZYNLO Bank Offers $100 Checking Bonus and 5% APY for Savings and Money Market Accounts
ZYNLO Bank is currently offering a $100 bonus for new checking accounts and 5% APY for its Savings and Money Market accounts.
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