The Gate with Brian Cohen
Miles and Points On Sale — January 9 2026
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
Current Amex Offers
This post is designed to show current Amex Offers. If you have any Amex cards, even authorized user cards, then you’re eligible to sign up for offers when you log into your Amex account. If you’re planning to shop or book travel, check this page to see if an Amex...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
January 9 Bonus Offer Highlight: Delta SkyMiles – Get $1 MQD per $1 spent on bookings with Delta Cars & Stays
Today's bonus offer highlight is the quick return of Delta's Medallion Qualifying Dollars offer for hotel stays and car rentals booked via Delta. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post January 9 Bonus Offer Highlight: Delta SkyMiles – Get $1 MQD per $1 spent on bookings with...
The Points of Life
Simply The Best: TPOL in 2025
What just happened? That’s how I describe 2025. Here are the best posts from last year: Simply The Best: January 2025 52 Places I Probably Won’t Visit in 2025 Simply The Best: February 2025 I Am Not a Foodie. And Neither Are You. Simply The Best: TPOL Is 11 And...
Monkey Miles
New Marriott Credit Card Offers – 5 free nights is back!
We break down the latest credit offers for Marriott branded Chase and Amex credit cards The post New Marriott Credit Card Offers – 5 free nights is back! appeared first on Monkey Miles.
TravelUpdate
Earn 2 Free Nights, Pay No Annual Fee: Chase Marriott Bonvoy Bold Card Review
With this limited time offer on the Marriott Bonvoy Bold card, you'll not only earn two free nights, but pay no annual fee whatsoever.
TravelUpdate
Amex Platinum Card: Here’s How I’ve used the $200 Airline Fee Credit Benefit for 2026
The Airline Fee Credit benefit is a prominent benefit on the Amex Platinum Card & the Business Platinum Card. Here's how I've used it in 2026.
One Mile at a Time
Guide To United MileagePlus Elite Status Match & Challenge
It’s common for airlines to offer some sort of status challenge or status match program, in order to lure frequent flyers who are loyal to competing airlines, but are considering a switch. In the United States, most major airlines offer some sort of a status match challenge opportunity, including Alaska,...
View from the Wing
Judge Laughs at TSA as Southwest Fights $48 Million Fine for Keeping Passenger Fees
A Fifth Circuit judge openly laughed when the TSA argued it isn’t set up to refund millions of passengers—while defending a $48 million penalty against Southwest for allegedly failing to return the same security fees. The case tests whether an airline has to cut cash refunds for government fees when...
TravelUpdate
Best ever offer on this Marriott credit card: Earn 5 free nights + $100
This co-branded Marriott credit card is now offering its best ever welcome bonus. This is a welcome bonus that I'd highly recommend!
Frequent Miler
The mixed bag of Marriott Nightly Upgrade Awards
Marriott Bonvoy members who earn 50 elite nights in a calendar year earn Platinum Elite status and a Choice Benefit. Those most commonly chosen of the 50-night Choice Benefits are Nightly Upgrade Awards. Long-time Marriott Platinum members know that these awards can be a very mixed bag in terms of...
Eye of the Flyer
New Capital One Lounge — The Biggest One Yet — Coming to Charlotte!
Another Capital One Lounge is joining the bank’s growing airport club network — and the new outpost will be the chain’s biggest location. The new Capital One Lounge will be at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and part of the airport’s Concourse A expansion. The Mezzanine level will host the...
Live and Let’s Fly
From Triumph To Tragedy: Mother Jailed For 10 Years After Death Of Girl Born On Air Canada Flight
This is a heartbreaking story that intersects aviation history, child welfare, and criminal justice. A Canadian mother has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after a judge found her responsible for the death of her five-year-old daughter, a girl who once captured the world’s attention when she was born...
TravelUpdate
A few days at the Hyatt Regency in Seattle
In Seattle and got to spend time at the Hyatt Regency hotel on Howell street. It is about…
One Mile at a Time
Buy United MileagePlus Miles With Up To 100% Bonus (1.88 Cents Per Mile)
Strategically buying miles & points can represent a great deal, especially for luxury travel. United Airlines MileagePlus has just launched its newest sale on purchased miles. As usual, different members may be targeted for different offers. There’s a surprising new restriction on this offer compared to previous ones.
Points With a Crew
Get $15 Amazon Credit When Buying At Least $50 of Select Household Essentials (Plus Stack with $20 P&G Rebate)
Amazon is running a promotion where you can get a $15 Amazon credit for buying at least $50 in household items (cleaners, batteries, laundry, paper products and ...