Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Earn 2x Skywards Miles on all Emirates & flydubai flights worldwide!
Emirates is kicking 0ff 2025 in a big way! The airline is offering double Skywards miles on all flights worldwide across all fare classes! It’s been awhile since we’ve seen a systemwide route bonus from Emirates let alone any major airline from around the globe! The 2x Skywards Miles Offer:...
Points With a Crew
5 reasons I keep recommending the Chase Sapphire Preferred for people starting out
Amongst my friends and family, I'm considered the "credit card guy". When I'm asked for recommendations, most of the time it's the Chase Sapphire Preferred...
Frequent Miler
Hyatt’s 2K Next Stay milestone reward expanded to more brands
World of Hyatt has a number of milestone rewards that are earned or can be selected at various elite night thresholds. At 20 elite nights, one of the milestone reward options is 2,000 bonus Hyatt points on your next stay at a qualifying brand. As of the beginning of 2025,...
Travel With Grant
Upcoming Changes to Charitable Matches, Gift Card Redemptions, and Rewards Expirations for US Bank Altitude Go, Altitude Connect, Cash+ & Shopper Cash Credit Cards (Effective April 14)
Stay informed about the upcoming changes to the US Bank Altitude Go, Altitude Connect, Cash+, and Shopper Cash credit cards effective April 14, 2025. Discover updates on charitable matches, gift card discounts, rewards earning, and expiration policies. Learn how these changes may impact your card benefits and maximize your rewards...
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Capital One Venture X’s 2025 Lounge Access Changes
Bad news for Capital One Venture X and Venture X Business cardholders: as of March 1, 2025, complimentary access to Plaza Premium lounges will no longer be part of your…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Major Winter Storm to Affect Northern Half of the United States: January 2025 Travel Alert
Due to the latest weather system, consider ensuring that you have alternate travel plans ready to be implemented because of a major winter storm to affect the northern half of the United States January 2025 — and some of southern Canada will be affected as well. The following statement is currently...
The Bulkhead Seat
Huh? You Can Match Your Airline Status to An Airline That Doesn’t Currently Operate
I’ve written about Global Airlines in the past. The British startup is looking to… The post Huh? You Can Match Your Airline Status to An Airline That Doesn’t Currently Operate appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Hilton Experiences might be a better deal than you thought
Many airline and hotel loyalty programs offer the opportunity to redeem miles or points for experiences. Those are sometimes run as auctions (which require an astronomical number of points) and other times as fixed-rate redemptions (which also require an astronomical number of points). Republishing as a reminder that these have...
View from the Wing
Infamous ‘Burger King’ Racist Passenger Banned By JetBlue & American Airlines Soars With New Airline [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 Infamous ‘Burger King’ Racist Passenger Banned By JetBlue & American Airlines Soars With New Airline [Roundup]...
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Pay1040 seems to increase fee to 2.89% for tax payments
An eagle-eyed reader points out that while the IRS website lists the fee to pay taxes with a credit card as 1.75% at Pay1040, the fee shown on the Pay1040 website is now 2.89%. Not only does the landing page display that greatly-increased fee, but if you try to make a...
One Mile at a Time
United Polaris Lounge Chicago Being Expanded, Renovated
United is known for its excellent Polaris Lounges, which are for long haul business class passengers. Back in August 2024, the airline revealed that some positive changes are coming to the first lounge in the carrier’s network, which opened back in 2016. There’s now an update, as this lounge has...
Points With a Crew
Residence Inn Lexington North Hotel Review
If you're looking for a cheap Lexington Kentucky hotel - here is my Residence Inn Lexington Kentucky hotel review, including info on wifi, breakfast, parking, rooms, amenities, cost and more
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How Engaging in PDAs in These Foreign Countries Can Get You in Trouble
Full disclosure: The vast majority of our readers are from the United States. And I’ll be the first to admit that some – not all, but some – Americans assume…
The Bulkhead Seat
United’s Polaris Lounge At Chicago O’Hare International Airport Is Closed While It’s Expanded
Back in August, I wrote about how the Polaris Lounge at Chicago O’Hare International… The post United’s Polaris Lounge At Chicago O’Hare International Airport Is Closed While It’s Expanded appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Amex Platinum $200 Airline Fee Credits: How To Use Them
There are lots of implications to the new year when it comes to loyalty programs and credit cards, including some benefits being reset. That includes with American Express, where those with an eligible card can receive a new airline fee credit. Based on the cards that I have, this is...
Live and Let’s Fly
Air Canada’s Genius Meal Service Concept
Air Canada has a great solution for ensuring business class passengers receive their first meal choice while also offering something of value in economy class: generously cater flights and then sell the extra meals behind the curtain. A Genius Meal Service Concept For Business And Economy Class On Air Canada...