One Mile at a Time
Buy Alaska Mileage Plan Miles With A 60% Bonus (1.85 Cents Per Mile)
Often buying points strategically can be a good value, and Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is one of my favorite programs to buy miles from, both thanks to the frequency with which the program sells miles, and what a good deal award redemptions can be.
Monkey Miles
Amex Offers: Qatar Airways Spend $2k get $300 back
Amex Offers: Qatar I’d keep a close eye on Qatar Airways Black Friday sales because you just don’t know when they’re going to slide in a sneaky good deal.  For my honeymoon a couple of years ago, Qatar Airways had r/t US to Maldives flights right around $2k. That’s an...
TravelUpdate
Question: Is it better to take nights or points ?
I have a question: Is it better to take nights or points when you sign up for a…
ATX Jetsetter
Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Joins Destination by Hyatt
The Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas has officially joined the Destination by Hyatt brand in the midst of a $340 million renovation. The post Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Joins Destination by Hyatt appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Why Would Lodging Companies Want the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2024 to Pass?
Two members of the Senate of the United States introduced the bipartisan Hotel Fees Transparency Act last year to address mandatory resort fees and other fees which are charged by lodging companies in order to improve transparency for consumers — resulting in billions of dollars of profit for lodging companies...
Frequent Miler
Topping it off with delicious Tapas (Nick’s Million Mile Madness travel journal)
While the Vienna Christmas markets felt like the unofficial end of the road for my Million Mile Madness challenge, I had a couple more airlines to pick up over the past 24 hours. From Vienna, I flew to Barcelona so I could pick up Air Europa to Madrid and finally...
Points With a Crew
Amazon Black Friday Week Starts Today – 18 Deals Available Now
Amazon is running a Black Friday WEEK, and the deals start today - here are 18 deals available now in technology, travel, household and ...
Frequent Miler
Marriott launches new Brilliant cardholder rate with perks
Back in 2022, Marriott added a discounted rate category for its business credit cardholders that gives ~7% discount from the normal member rate. Somewhat oddly, that discount only applies to business credit cards; there was nothing added for personal cardholders, even those that have the $650/year Amex Bonvoy Brilliant card....
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Flight Attendants Sack Contract Negotiating Committee After Federal Mediators Push Talks Closer to Trump’s Inauguration
Flight attendants at United Airlines have sacked a committee of negotiators who have been battling with the carrier over a new contract. The decision came just days after federal mediators delayed any more bargaining sessions until the start of 2025 at the earliest. The Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA) has...
Your Mileage May Vary
Paying for Parking While Renting a Car? It’s Easy to Get Caught by This Scam
There’s an old saying that “a sucker is born every minute.” After watching people for the past ## years, I’m starting to think it’s true. Too many people fall for…
View from the Wing
Justice Department Stops DEA’s Airport Searches After $3.2 Billion Seized From Passengers Without Charges
The Justice Department has halted the DEA's airport searches after a report revealed over $3.2 billion in cash was seized from passengers without charges over a decade, citing abuses, improper targeting, and likely constitutional rights violations. Continue reading Justice Department Stops DEA’s Airport Searches After $3.2 Billion Seized From Passengers Without...
Travel With Grant
Too Many Cardboard Boxes? Get ZipSnip Handheld Cordless Electric Cardboard Box Cutter
Good afternoon everyone.  Between my wife and I, we do a lot of online shopping and end up with a lot of cardboard boxes.  We have a small recycle trash can at home, so it was pretty easy to fill up the recycle trash can with cardboard boxes and other...
Frequent Miler
Hilton Timeshare Offer: 4 Nights and 75K points, starting at $249
Hilton Grand Vacations is currently offering a decent vacation package that requires attending a two-hour timeshare presentation. You get 4 nights of lodging in one of six specific locations plus 75,000 Hilton Honors points for as low as $249 + tax. Nick once did a Bluegreen Vacations timeshare presentation and...
View from the Wing
United Flight Attendants Fire Negotiators As Contract Strategy Backfires—Are Strikes Doomed?
United Airlines flight attendants fired their negotiating team after years of stalled contract talks, underscoring a failed union strategy that delayed demands and weakened their leverage as the chance to strike diminishes under shifting political conditions. Continue reading United Flight Attendants Fire Negotiators As Contract Strategy Backfires—Are Strikes Doomed?...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter – Homiffi Heater / Cooler / Speaker / Charger (back by Saturday)
The Homiffi device offers heating and cooling for ideal sleep temperature, along with being a wireless charger and Bluetooth speaker. You only have a few days left to ...
Your Mileage May Vary
Should You Earn Rental Credits Or Frequent Flyer Miles For National Car Rentals?
I’ve been a member of National Car Rental’s Emerald Club for over 25 years (Ugh, Really? 25 years?) (Note from Sharon – when did I marry such an old man?…