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Marriott Hotels Are Secretly Selling Rooms Up To $450 Cheaper On Airbnb—And Corporate Can’t Seem To Stop Them
Marriott hotels keep quietly selling rooms on Airbnb—often hundreds of dollars cheaper than Marriott.com—despite corporate efforts to stop the practice. Here's how to snag these secret deals.
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45%-60% back at Get Your Guide via Capital One Shopping (today only)
For months, public shopping portal Capital One Shopping has been offering a “Today’s Top Offer” boost for one specific merchant. While the exact targeted rates can vary, most (all?) Capital One Shopping users should see a boosted rate for the tour provider Get Your Guide today. I’m seeing 45% back...
Live and Let’s Fly
Airlines Cut Cuba Flights As U.S. Fuel Blockade Leaves Airports Without Jet Fuel
Airlines are scaling back service to Cuba as a worsening jet fuel shortage, tied to a tightening U.S. oil blockade, begins to directly disrupt commercial aviation to the island. Airlines Cut Cuba Flights As U.S. Fuel Blockade Triggers Jet Fuel Shortage A growing aviation disruption is unfolding in Cuba after...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn Up to 10,000 Bonus Points Per Stay With Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy
You can earn 10,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points per stay by earning 2,000 points per eligible night with a minimum of two consecutive nights per stay at greater than 140,000 participating Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy properties worldwide now through Friday, July 31, 2026 in addition to the typical...
One Mile at a Time
Why I Sometimes Redeem My Points For Less Than I Value Them
OMAAT reader Kbulo asked a great question about a recent points redemption that I shared, and I’d like to talk about that a bit in this post, and provide an explanation.
View from the Wing
Southwest Is Strictly Enforcing New Assigned Seats—Even With 18 Empty Rows, “Sir, You Cannot Move Like That!”
Southwest passengers are in disbelief: despite planes flying half-empty, the airline now strictly enforces assigned seats—even preventing passengers from spreading out into empty rows. “Sir, you cannot move like that!” a flight attendant scolded one traveler.
You Are Travel
Choice Hotels Opening Its First African Safari Lodge
​tl;dr – Yet another leading hotel chain will introduce a points-ready safari property. ​Arguably, enjoying a bucket-list wildlife… The post Choice Hotels Opening Its First African Safari Lodge appeared first on You Are Travel.
The Bulkhead Seat
Taste Test: Short Rib With Steakhouse Sauce on American Airlines
I had a quick overnight trip that had me flying to Dallas Fort Worth… The post Taste Test: Short Rib With Steakhouse Sauce on American Airlines appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 573: A Flying Fancy Feast
Can inflight dining ever really be premium? Or just better in some cabins than others? Plus legal drama over new routes, certification progress, and more.
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World Cup tickets for Capital One Venture X cardholders on sale at noon Eastern
Starting today at 12:00 Eastern, Capital One Venture X cardmembers will have the opportunity to buy FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets for matches in U.S. host cities. This is not a lottery; it will be an opportunity to purchase tickets for these matches, likely at market price. Only the top...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur At KL Midtown
The Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown is a nice new hotel with excellent amenities and a superb Regency Club, though the location may be off-putting for tourists and visitors to KL. Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur At KL Midtown Review This hotel, opened in August 2025 and designed by...
The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines CEO Tells Employees to Stay Confident After Union No-Confidence Vote
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom is attempting to steady the airline’s workforce after flight… The post American Airlines CEO Tells Employees to Stay Confident After Union No-Confidence Vote appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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LaGuardia’s New José Andrés Capital One Landing Opens Next Week—And It’s America’s Best Airport Restaurant
Capital One Landing New York LaGuardia opens next week, and it instantly becomes the best airport dining experience in America. With dazzling design, runway and skyline views, and dishes you'd expect from a Michelin-starred restaurant, this new space makes airport lounges seem second-rate.
From The Tray Table
Inside New York’s first Capital One Landing at LaGuardia Airport
With the opening of the hotly anticipated new Capital One Landing at LaGuardia Airport (LGA), the issuer is… The post Inside New York’s first Capital One Landing at LaGuardia Airport appeared first on From the Tray Table.
You Are Travel
Is This the Most Underrated Feature of Any Hotel Room?
​tl;dr – If a room comes equipped with these, I’m already smiling. ​Sometimes in life, it’s the simple… The post Is This the Most Underrated Feature of Any Hotel Room? appeared first on You Are Travel.
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(50% off) CardPointers: Automatically enroll offers to all of your cards
Update 2/12/26: To celebrate their 7th birthday, CardPointers is offering a 50% discount on both the annual and lifetime memberships. This pricing was only due to be available today, but we’ve been able to get a Frequent Miler exclusive that extends the sale through Sunday February 15. ~ CardPointers is...