What Happens if You Forget Your Priority Pass Card?
May08

What Happens if You Forget Your Priority Pass Card?

With so many credit cards offering a Priority Pass membership, access to airport lounges has never been easier to attain. As part of holding a premium card like the Chase Sapphire Reserve or The Platinum Card from American Express, you’re given a Priority Pass Select membership, granting you and up to two guests access to over 1,000 lounges worldwide. This is undoubtedly a great perk, that can make your travel...

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In Defense of Buying Miles at 2 Cents Each
May02

In Defense of Buying Miles at 2 Cents Each

Buying miles can be a fantastic way to top off your balances to get a free flight. So exactly what should you pay? Here’s my defense.

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How to Save 52,000 Avios and Fly British Airways’ New Business Class Suite
Mar20

How to Save 52,000 Avios and Fly British Airways’ New Business Class Suite

Earlier today we shared news of British Airways new business class suite. The new Club World Suite marks a significant improvement over their existing Club World seat. British Airways will debut the new seat on their A350 between London and Toronto starting October 1st. As fun as it is to look at pictures and dream, it’s even more fun to try it in person. Booking with Points or Cash If you’re...

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How to Calculate and Earn Elite Miles on Alaska Airlines
Mar18

How to Calculate and Earn Elite Miles on Alaska Airlines

It’s April, and for all the travel enthusiasts among us, it’s the most depressing time of the year. It’s the time when all your loyalty programs reset their mileage earning clocks to zero last quarter and you’re starting from scratch. You’re sitting down with a calculator, trying to figure out when you’re going to earn your qualifying miles,...

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Looking For Weekend Plans? Try Iceland.
Feb24

Looking For Weekend Plans? Try Iceland.

Struggling to figure out where to go for your next weekend trip? We’ll explain why Iceland should be at the top of your list.

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Enhance Your Google Flights Experience with One Simple Tool
Feb18

Enhance Your Google Flights Experience with One Simple Tool

Wouldn’t it be nice to know when you book a flight if your flight is going to have good or bad seats? Now, with this simple browser extension, you can!

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The Ten Commandments of Error Fares
Feb06

The Ten Commandments of Error Fares

Booking mistake fares can seem like an overwhelming task. We’ve put together our top 10 tips to help you book like a pro the next time you see one.

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How to Increase your First Class Upgrade Chances on Alaska Airlines
Dec09

How to Increase your First Class Upgrade Chances on Alaska Airlines

Ever since I moved to Seattle four years ago (has it been that long?) I have been lucky enough to hold Alaska Airlines top tier elite status and have enjoyed their benefits plenty, especially their MVP Gold75K upgrades to first class. But not everyone seems to have the same experience. A few months ago I was exposed to a social media group exclusive to MVP75K members who have had a very different experience from the one I’ve...

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Think Outside the (United Airlines) Box
Dec07

Think Outside the (United Airlines) Box

Hate flying to a destination that’s only serviced by an airline you can’t stand? Have you considered a very unconventional itinerary as an option to get you there? Here’s what I did.

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We just booked a $44,800 luxury vacation for ONLY $637
Nov17

We just booked a $44,800 luxury vacation for ONLY $637

If you’re a fan of this blog, you’ll know that we love our vacations. Through an awesome combination of miles, points, credit card signups, promotions, and straight up hustling, we earn between 1.5 million and 2 million points and miles a year. The problem that we run into (and it’s such a #FirstWorldProblem) is where can we spend so many miles and points, and actually get a luxurious, first class trip, that we would...

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