TravelUpdate
Review: Hyatt Place Long Island City – Not Up to the Standard
I’ve long been a fan of Hyatt Place hotels. They’re an excellent brand for family travel and offer a consistent experience within the U.S. But I was recently disappointed with a stay at the Hyatt Place Long Island City. Here's why it didn't get top marks during a recent stay.
Miles To Memories
Amex Membership Rewards Transfer Bonus, Get 30% More Hilton Points
American Express has a new transfer bonus to Hilton Honors points. This is an okay deal for those with a redemption in mind, but it depends what kind of value you would get for the booking. The post Amex Membership Rewards Transfer Bonus, Get 30% More Hilton Points appeared first on...
One Mile at a Time
Capital One SavorOne Credit Card Review: Lucrative No Annual Fee Card
Link: Apply now for the Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Credit Card (Rates & Fees)
Frequent Miler
Office Depot/OfficeMax: Buy $300+ Mastercard Gift Cards, Save $15
Office Depot and OfficeMax stores have returned with its profitable gift card deal on Mastercard gift cards, from 12/17/23 and going through Saturday, 12/23/23. The Deal Buy $300+ Mastercard gift cards at Office Depot/OfficeMax & get $15 off instantly. Key Terms Valid December 17-23, 2023. Limit 5 per household/business. Quick...
View from the Wing
Today Only: Game-Changing $1835 Business Class Offer to London
For travel January through March, JetBlue is offering roundtrip business class trips between New York and London Gatwick airport for $1835 total, all-in. Continue reading Today Only: Game-Changing $1835 Business Class Offer to London...
One Mile at a Time
Etihad Restricting Partner Award Availability: New 60-Day Rule?
Etihad Airways has a great inflight product in first class and business class, and historically it has been pretty easy to redeem points for these experiences. In particular, Etihad has partnered with American AAdvantage and Air Canada Aeroplan, meaning you could redeem both points currencies for travel in Etihad premium...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
December 20 Bonus Offer Highlight: GHA DISCOVERY – 3x dollars at select hotels in Europe
Today's Bonus Offer Highlight comes to us from GHA DISCOVERY who are offering 3x Dollars for stays at select NH Hotels properties in Europe. Check out all of the new bonuses added today here: The post December 20 Bonus Offer Highlight: GHA DISCOVERY – 3x dollars at select hotels in Europe...
View from the Wing
Air France’s 2024 First Class: Challenging the Best in the World?
Air France has shared updates on its plans for a new first class, and it looks to be amazing. They've dropped some new details on the product that will debut in 2024 and begin flying in 2025 in their Investor Day presentation. Continue reading Air France’s 2024 First Class: Challenging...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save Up to 20% With Marriott Bonvoy December 20 2023
You can save up to 20% with Marriott Bonvoy December 20 2023 off of the guest room standard rate when you stay at your choice of participating hotel and resort properties worldwide with its Escapes promotion, which offers exclusive savings every other Thursday through Sunday across select destinations... ...but you must... The...
The Bulkhead Seat
35 Years Later: Remembering Pan Am Flight 103
Pan Am flight PA103 was scheduled to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)… The post 35 Years Later: Remembering Pan Am Flight 103 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Economy Class & Beyond
Icelandair selects Panasonic Avionics Astrova IFE
For those travelling and who love a screen in front of them, Icelandair has selected Pansonic Avionics to supply In-Flight entertainment and digital solutions for its upcoming Airbus A321LR aircraft. Icelandair Airbus A321LR – Rendering, Airbus.  Pansonic Avionics will offer its Astrova seat-end IFE solution, which will be installed throughout Icelandair’s...
Points With a Crew
Chase Ink Business Unlimited® vs. Chase Ink Business Cash® – New Higher Welcome Offers
The Chase Ink Unlimited and Chase Ink Cash are two of Chase's no-fee business credit cards. They both come with a great welcome offer and ...
Frequent Miler
30% transfer bonus from Amex Membership Rewards to Hilton Honors
American Express had a 30% bonus when transferring Membership Rewards to Hilton Honors since early last month. Originally, this bonus was targeted, but it appears to be showing in everyone’s account now. Regardless, it won’t be for everyone as it’s still a mediocre value proposition. The Deal Get a 30%...
Frequent Miler
Q1 2024 Quarterly Bonus Categories for Chase, Discover, US Bank & Citi Dividend
Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex, Discover It, US Bank Cash+ and Citi Dividend cards which have rotating quarterly categories that earn 5% back have opened registration for Q1 2024. Here’s the details of each card’s categories from January 1 to March 31, 2024, along with links to activate the bonuses....
One Mile at a Time
Transfer Amex Points To Hilton With 30% Bonus (Targeted)
The American Express Membership Rewards program has just launched a new targeted points transfer bonus, which is one weve seen several times in the past. Some will find this to be worthwhile, though personally this isnt one Id necessarily recommend taking advantage of.
One Mile at a Time
Transfer Amex Points To Hilton With 30% Bonus (Targeted)
The American Express Membership Rewards program has just launched a new targeted points transfer bonus, which is one we’ve seen several times in the past. Some will find this to be worthwhile, though personally this isn’t one I’d necessarily recommend taking advantage of.
Live and Let’s Fly
Loco: Drunk Man Attacks Police Officers On Spirit Airlines Flight To Florida
Losing a child custody battle in a Colombian court to a Colombian ex-wife is bound to be depressing, but becoming inebriated on the Spirit Airlines flight home to Florida and then attacking police officers made a bad matter far worse… Drunk Man Attacks Colombian Police Officers As He Is Pulled...
From Miles to Smiles
4 ways to make fulfilling your bucket list items more meaningful
Everyone has a bucket list that outlines aspirational achievements, adventures and experiences they wish to pursue in life. Unfortunately, we often focus too heavily on crossing items off this list and fail to truly experience these moments fully. Instead we should treasure each moment as lasting memories! Stunning views of...
Sam Chui
Transatlantic Business Class Deals: North America To Europe From $1,836
For early next year, multiple airlines from OneWorld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance are currently offering trans-Atlantic Business Class deals from North America to Europe for as low as $1,836 roundtrip. Here are the deals from the US and Canada to Europe categorized according to the destinations in Europe. Keep in...
One Mile at a Time
SWISS First Class Cash Upgrades (Including On Partner Award Tickets)
A couple of years ago, I wrote about how SWISS sells cash upgrades to first class (for those booked in business class), including on partner award tickets. I wanted to revisit this topic, in hopes of getting some more data points. That’s because I’m hoping to review SWISS first class...
View from the Wing
United’s Poison Pill: DC Airports Agree Any Airline Adding Flights At National Airport Must Pay $1 Million
Delta Air Lines has been lobbying to modify flight restrictions at Washington's National Airport, specifically targeting the 1,250-mile perimeter rule that limits long-distance flights. Congress has been looking for a deal to give them something, not not all of what they want. United may have found a workaround so...
Miles For Family
Review of Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience in Little Elm, TX
Over the past few years, I’ve been trying to shift from spending money on things/gadgets to focusing our resources on experiences. Sure, travel definitely falls into the experience category. But, there are many other cool experiences that don’t involve overnight travel (see my list of Expereience Gift Ideas for DFW...
Live and Let’s Fly
London Mayor Promotes United Airlines In Exchange For Business Class Travel
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, agreed to promote United Airlines in exchange for business class seats, a sponsorship that is now subject to scrutiny after the Mayor’s office initially denied any deal at all with United. London Mayor Sponsored By United Airlines: Free Business Class Tickets The UK Telegraph...
Frequent Floaters
What to do if Your Cruise Vacation is Impacted Severely by Weather – What are Your Options?
As you read this I am home after a simply wonderful first ever Holland America cruise on the Eurodam. I can not wait to share my feedback on this sorta-free-but-not-really-free cruise from my Caesars match offer. I was not booked on Nieuw Amsterdam that is just coming off of scheduled...
One Mile at a Time
Oman Air Awards With Aeroplan Are Back!
Here’s an exciting update when it comes to Air Canada Aeroplan points…
Economy Class & Beyond
Transavia Airlines takes delivery of its first Airbus A321neo
Low-Cost Carrier Transavia Airlines  (part of Air France-KLM Group) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo.  Transavia Airlines Airbus A321neo – Image, Airbus The move comes as this fleet begins its transformation to an Airbus-based carrier.  The aircraft has been delivered to Transavia Airlines lease from Air Lease Corporation. The Airbus...
Eye of the Flyer
A Solid Stay: SpringHill Suites Las Vegas Convention Center (Review)
A photography client hired me to edit their shoot of Fontainebleau Las Vegas’ grand opening celebration in mid-December. The person in charge of accommodations put our crew at the nearby SpringHill Suites Las Vegas Convention Center. I can’t remember the last time I stayed at a Vegas area hotel that...
The Bulkhead Seat
Lynx Air Adds Flights to Boston and San Francisco from Toronto in 2024
Canadian low-cost carrier, Lynx Air, announced two new routes from Toronto Pearson International Airport… The post Lynx Air Adds Flights to Boston and San Francisco from Toronto in 2024 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Details: New Air France First Class (La Premiere) Cabin
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Frequent Miler
Amex Airline Fee Reimbursements. What still works?
Several American Express cards offer annual airline fee reimbursements.  These reimbursements can go a long way towards easing the sting of the high annual fees charged by personal Amex Platinum and Business Platinum cards and the Hilton Aspire card. Readers often wonder which types of charges will trigger these credits and/or...
Monkey Miles
Massive Chase Freedom Unlimited® Offer: Double Cashback for a year
The Chase Freedom Unlimited is offering a 20k Ultimate Reward bonus The post Massive Chase Freedom Unlimited® Offer: Double Cashback for a year appeared first on Monkey Miles.
The Bulkhead Seat
TSA PreCheck® Adds Four New Airlines
TSA PreCheck® has saved me countless hours when going through security lines. My shoes… The post TSA PreCheck® Adds Four New Airlines appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.