Limited Time Offer, 30% back with Hotels.com and 7x Points
I want to start out by saying this may not be for everyone, and you might not be able to take advantage of this deal. What I do want this post to serve as (if it doesn’t work for you) is a way to think outside the box to earn a bunch of points, miles, and save money. Right now, through a unique mechanism of credit cards, points, miles, shopping portals, and discounts, you can earn about 30% back and 5x points on your hotel stay...
The Best Travel Shoes EVER
Two years ago, I got a new pair of shoes for my birthday. They were from some trendy, new company out in San Francisco. I didn’t really know anything about them, but they seemed soft and fuzzy. I tried them on and they fit well, but for some strange reason I didn’t really wear them that often. Little did I know they would become the best pair of travel shoes I ever got. The Problem Flash forward several months and I was...
Singapore Airlines Spontaneous Escapes Sale
Every month, Singapore Airlines releases their “Spontaneous Escapes” promo. These promos offer some fantastic opportunities to fly at discounted rates. The Deals Singapore Airlines is currently offering deals across all cabins through their Spontaneous Escapes promotion. These deals are valid for bookings made by February 29th, for travel between March 1st and March 31st. While deals can be found in each cabin, the best...
Alaska Airlines Simplifies their Mileage Earning Charts
Redeemable Miles. Elite Miles. Qualifying Distance. Bonus Miles. First Class Bonus. 500 mile minimum. It can be very confusing to try and track just how many miles you’re going to earn from taking a flight on an airline. Delta has MQM and MQDs. United Airlines has PQP, PQM, PQC, PQS, fare based and non fare based miles. American Airlines uses EQM, EQD, Vouchers, Stickers, and more. Seriously, even the most seasoned...
Alaska Air offers a 10,000 Mile Guarantee on International Flights
Alaska Airlines has one of the most diverse partnerships in the industry today. Their international partners cover all the major alliances of SkyTeam, OneWorld, and the Star Alliance. As one of the only airlines that still awards 1 mile for every mile flown on their own flights, one area where this wasn’t always the case was with their international partners. Starting on March 1st, 2020, anytime you fly one of...
Bessie Coleman – The First African American Female Aviator
Welcome to February, Black History Month, the month that we celebrate the accomplishments and feats of African Americans. Diversity is the strength of the United States, and Bessie Coleman is a prime example of what makes America, and American Aviation, so great. Who was Bessie Coleman? Born January 26, 1892 to a sharecropper family in Texas, Bessie worked in the cotton fields while studying in school. Mind you, this was a segregated...
Man Punches Woman’s Seat Because She Reclined
When it comes to the recline vs no-recline debate, things often get a bit…contentious. However, this takes it to another level. The Incident Wendi Williams (no, not that one), was traveling from New Orleans to Charlotte on American Airlines flight 4392. The flight was operated on an Embraer ERJ-175 – a regional commuter jet. Wendi was seated in seat 20D, one row from the back of the aircraft. According to Wendi, she wanted...
Alaska Airlines partners with American Airlines to Join the OneWorld Alliance!
Well – this certainly came as a shock to those of us waking up on the West Coast today. In what came out of nowhere, Alaska Airlines just announced that they are partnering with American Airlines and joining the OneWorld Alliance. World Class Partnership Back in November of 2018, we first hinted on this, that Alaska Airlines might be looking to join the OneWorld Alliance, but nothing really came of it. The rumor came, the rumor...
Air New Zealand Valentine’s Day Sale, 25% off Premium Flights
If you’re feeling in an exceptionally giving mood this valentines day, how about taking that special someone to London, Australia, New Zealand, or the Cook Islands? Award seats are often hard to come by to the South Pacific, so finding a deal or a cash ticket is often the best way to go. From February 12-14th, when you book two seats on Air New Zealand in either their Premium Economy Class or their Business Class cabin,...
Hyatt Awesome Winter and Spring Promotion – Double Points and More
Hyatt is out with their Winter/Spring promotion, and it doesn’t disappoint. They’re opening up the flood gates with 2x bonus points on all stays and a 1,500 point bonus per stay if you hold the World of Hyatt card. Details below. Promotion Details The Hyatt Promotion is quite simple, and laid out in basic terms: All Members: Register to earn 2X points everywhere, starting with your second qualifying stay from February 15...