From: The Points Guy - Sunday Nov 04, 2018 02:05 pm
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By Buddy Smith on Nov 04, 2018 09:00 am Your visit to this site is already proof that you believe in optimizing travel by maximizing ways to make it affordable. You are likely very familiar with the verses in the miles and points songbooks and have an insider’s keen eye for deals, specials, lowest rates and sign-up bonuses. We are glad to be active ... Read in browser »
By Darren Murph on Nov 04, 2018 08:30 am Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts. Delta has been on a tear of late with SkyMiles award sales, tossing in alluring rates for far-flung locales like South Africa and Australia. In an effort ... Read in browser »
By Benji Stawski on Nov 04, 2018 08:00 am In today’s day and age, unless you’ve got a high number of recent credit card inquiries, issuers will typically give you an instant response when applying for credit cards. And if they don’t, you can always call and ask for a decision over the phone. However, one thing that they don’t all do is instantly provide you with your ... Read in browser »
By Zach Honig on Nov 03, 2018 10:45 pm These days, if one major US airline implements a policy change, the others usually aren’t far behind. The introduction of basic economy was perhaps the most egregious, but United Club members likely won’t be fond of this adjustment, either. Following similar moves first by Delta, announced in 2017, and then American, detailed last month, United ... Read in browser »
By Erika Owen on Nov 03, 2018 05:00 pm Seeing the Northern Lights from the ground is a life-changing experience — but from the air? That’s taking things to an entirely new level. Adventure travel company Consulta Meta recently announced they will begin offering a new, five-day Northern Lights trip in Canada come 2019 called Aurora 360. One of the reasons seeing the Northern Lights ... Read in browser »
By Caroline Schagrin on Nov 03, 2018 04:30 pm This video is part of our weekly YouTube series: To The Point. On this episode, TPG‘s Family Editor Summer Hull explains what Amex Offers are and how they can help you earn statement credit or bonus points. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube series for quick tips, tricks and answers for all things points, miles, credit ... Read in browser »
By Zach Honig on Nov 03, 2018 04:00 pm United sure knows how to send off an inaugural flight. Pros: fantastic new Polaris Lounge at SFO, incredibly friendly flight attendants, good food, fantastic wines, great Saks Fifth Avenue bedding. Cons: older business-class seat, sluggish Wi-Fi, slow meal service. Read in browser »
By Erika Owen on Nov 03, 2018 03:00 pm Take a vacation, and your friends and family will assume your itinerary includes at least a few amazing meals. But intentionally planning a trip around some of the world’s worst cuisine? That’s a new one. At the Disgusting Food Museum, which opened on Thursday in Malmö, Sweden, curators collect the most bizarre, sometimes stomach-churning foods ... Read in browser »
By Kristina Caetano on Nov 03, 2018 02:00 pm Over the last five years, American Express set the standard for US domestic airport lounges after launching its own brand of Centurion Lounges. These lounges far outpace the competition in several areas including locally-inspired food designed by celebrity chefs, premium wines curated by expert sommeliers, custom cocktail menus created by mixologist Jim Meehan and Exhale ... Read in browser »
By Katie Genter on Nov 03, 2018 01:30 pm Back in September, Southwest started offering free in-flight messaging. Now, Southwest is eliminating its $5 per movie fee and instead offering 100% free in-flight entertainment. In particular, movies, messaging, live TV, on-demand TV episodes, music, destination guides and games are now available to passengers at no additional cost. (You’ll still need to pay $8 per ... Read in browser »
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