End of Year Checklist for 2024
Time is winding down to secure your elite status requirements, snag your Companion Pass, and to make the most of your credit card "coupon book" perks. Here's a checklist of points & miles related...
The sad state of Avianca LifeMiles mixed-cabin awards
Avianca LifeMiles has long been one of my favorite award programs. That's been because of the lack of surcharges, interesting award chart sweet spots, and Avianca's awesome mixed-cabin award pricing. Unfortunately, over the past...
60+ best places to use a Hilton Free Night Certificate worldwide
Hilton has possibly the most flexible and easy to use free night certificates of any major hotel chain. You can use them for a standard room at almost any Hilton property worldwide, regardless of...
Many Preferred Hotels now bookable with points
When Citi added Preferred Hotels as a transfer partner at an incredible 1 to 4 transfer ratio (details here) our excitement was muted due to the fact that only a few hotels were actually...
The most expensive state to raise kids, Amex “up to” offers and is Delta...
Amex is playing coy with welcome offers, ranking the most expensive US states and cities to raise kids and Delta elite status might not be all it's cracked up to be. All that and...
The Mad Champion, great deals on top flights, gifts for frequent travelers and more...
If you're looking for top flight experiences, look no further than Greg's review of Etihad First Apartments to get you excited about a great redemption, then head over to his guide for saving miles...
Everything that was in Nick’s bag for Million Mile Madness
Our Million Mile Madness challenge is in the bag, but one question I got numerous times on social media was about what, specifically, was in my bag. I did a rapid-fire Instagram reel showing how...
How to find and book Etihad First Class Apartments
Etihad First Apartments is the name for Etihad’s amazing first class suites on their Airbus A380 aircraft. Each suite is like a little room with a narrow hallway, a recliner chair, a bench that...
Million Mile Madness Recap – and the winner is…
The madness is over.
When SAS EuroBonus launched a promotion to earn one million miles by flying 15 different SkyTeam airlines by the end of 2024, it felt like it was calling out our name....
Two solid Ibis Styles stays, but limited love for Accor Live Limitless
During our recently-ended Million mile Madness challenge, I stayed at two different Ibis Styles properties: Ibis Styles Sepang KLIA and the Ibis Styles Ambassador Incheon Airport, both of which belong to the Accor Live...
Great ways to save money or miles on flights
Whether you plan to book flights with cash or points, it's great to pay less. This post is a high-level round-up of techniques for saving cash, points, or miles when booking your next flight.
Book...
Etihad First Apartment Re-Review: Absolutely Awesome
I first flew Etihad First Apartments in 2019 on an overnight flight from Abu Dhabi to London. I was blown away by that experience. Now, in November 2024, I had the great opportunity to...
Guide to Airline Companion Tickets for 2024
If you ever travel with others, companion tickets offer the possibility of saving a lot of money or points for the second passenger. This guide describes each companion ticket option available.
Aer Lingus Commercial Companion...
Get a free massage with Amex Equinox credit, Qatar business for 40k miles and...
We just finished our second annual challenge of 2024, Million Mile Madness. I know, I know, annual means once/year, but try to tell Greg, Nick and Stephen that. As is customary after our challenges,...
