Air Canada’s Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sale
Not to be left out of the American Thanksgiving and Black Friday fun, Air Canada is at it with their own Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. Some of the deals are a hard pass, but then again, there are a lot of long haul deals that look like they could provide some awesome value. The sales are broken down into two chunks, the first being airfare TO Canada, and the second being for trips from the US to International Destinations (with...
WARNING: Your Bank is about to Tax your Airline Miles
As someone who collects hundreds of thousands of airlines miles every year, I’ve enjoyed the benefits that they bring. For years now, the IRS has ruled that airline miles are not taxable income. I had always feared this day would come, but in my heart, I never really thought it would have any legs… until now. The Letter Ben received a curious letter in the mail (actual mail, not email) today from BankDirect. For those of...
Uh Oh: Norwegian Canceling Long-Haul Scandinavian Routes
Norwegian Air has been going through difficult financial times. After a failed takeover attempt by IAG, many wondered whether Norwegian would be next. Given all the European low cost carriers that have liquidated lately, it’s almost been a surprise that Norwegian hasn’t joined them. However, things have seemed to be moving in the right direction as of late. The airline reported a record profit last quarter and recently...
The Best Mileage Program You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
What makes a great frequent flyer program? For some it’s value of the program’s miles. For others, it’s the ease of redemption. Maybe it’s the perks that come with elite status. The unfortunate reality is, you’re probably not going to get one program that checks all the boxes. Let’s take Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, for example. It’s one of my favorite frequent flyer programs. If based on the...
The New Travel Gadget that is Changing My Life
Travel during the holiday season (and really any time for that matter) can be a chore, and many of us like to retreat into our little world while traveling. I was on a Delta Airlines flight a couple of months ago and saw the passenger next to me plug something into the seat back video. Intrigured, I asked him more about it, and he let me know that it was a wireless travel adapter. It transmitted the sound from the seat back monitor...
The Best Credit Cards for Holiday Shopping
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Festivus. No matter what you celebrate this time of year, the opportunity to earn tens if not hundreds of thousands of credit card points and airline miles is here. Let’s be honest, we’re all going to spend more in the next 6 weeks than we will in the previous several months, so choosing the right credit cards is crucial to maximizing your earnings. Here’s the best credit cards...
Black Friday Travel Deals from Amazon and Best Buy
Black Friday deals are here for Best Buy and Amazon, and we snagged a few of the coolest and best deals out there.
Business Class Deal: Newark to Paris for $993 Round Trip
For those of you not familiar with La Compagnie, they’re an all-business class airline based in Paris. While they’re not a member of any of the major alliances, they offer incredibly competitive fares between the US and France. The airline recently started flying Airbus A321neos with fully-flat business class seats between the countries. The Deals As One Mile at a Time points out, La Compagnie is currently offering round...
They’re Back: More Lufthansa and Swiss First Deals
Earlier this week, we shared a great first class fare to North American in Lufthansa and Swiss First. While those deals were great, they were also short-lived. The exciting news is, those deals are back. The even more exciting news is that there’s are more deals to go along with it. The Deals Thanks again to Flashpacker Max for tipping us off to these deals. In addition to the North American deals, Lufthansa and Swiss are also...
Lounge Review: Primeclass Lounge, Zurich
Greetings from Switzerland! While the trip was fantastic (more to come on that later), I think I may have just found my new favorite Priority Pass lounge – the Primeclass Lounge Zurich. Location The Primeclass Lounge in Zurich is located in Terminal E. This terminal is typically used for long-haul international and non-Schengen flights. You’ll need to go through passport control and take the tram from the main terminal to...
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