Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.During our recent trip to Spain we knew we wanted to see more than one city, but we didn’t have the luxury of time to see much more than that. After some thought we decided on the two iconic cities of Madrid and Barcelona. We booked flights into Madrid, and via an open-jaw, out of Barcelona back to the United States....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Some American Express cardmembers are spotting a surprise in their Membership Rewards accounts. The issuer is offering a targeted transfer bonus of 50% on Membership Rewards points transferred to Hilton Honors. The promotion, which has been extended from a November expiration, is valid for targeted customers through Dec. 31, 2018.While in the prior promotion, there were two tiers (a 1:2....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Today, I want to share a story from TPG reader Kerri, who misunderstood the requirements for earning a credit card spending bonus. Here’s what she had to say:Back before I started reading TPG, I was newly engaged and hoping to plan an amazing honeymoon to Europe with my future husband using mostly points. In April we both signed up for the British Airways Visa Signature Card with a bonus offer for as much as 100,000 points after meeting various spending requirements....
In the latest edition of people behaving terribly in the country’s national parks, vandals have illegally excavated artifacts at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park in Oregon earlier this week.According to a statement from the National Park Service (NPS), unauthorized diggers tore up land at a known archeological site near the Netul Trail, which follows the Lewis and Clark River. Some 15 cubic yards of soil were disturbed (that’s about the size of one and a half dump trucks) and several artifacts were stolen....
Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Contiki, a travel agency that caters entirely to the 18-35-year-old crowd, AKA, Millennials, is running a free trip promo to a number of global destinations, including a $1,000 airfare credit, to incentivize young people to head to the polls for the midterm elections....
Overseas flights could be returning to more U.S. airports following reports the government is set to ease coronavirus-related restrictions on passengers arriving from abroad.The U.S. had been requiring passengers coming from certain high-risk countries — including Brazil, China and much of Europe — to undergo “enhanced” screening upon arrival in the U.S. The move required those passengers to fly into one of 15 airports designated by the government, but the White House plans to end that requirement on Monday (Sept....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Children under the age of 2 can fly for free when traveling with an adult on all US-based airlines on domestic flights. While the word “free” is probably my favorite four-letter word, it does come with one important stipulation: The child will not have his or her own seat and must fly on a parent’s lap. This is how the term “lap child” originated and it’s not without controversy....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Yes, it may be April 13, but that isn’t stopping Mother Nature from inflicting parts of the upper Midwest with a severe winter storm. In parts of the northern and central Plains, blizzard warnings have been issued, with some areas potentially picking up more than a foot of snow.Winter Storm Xanto will make its presence known with blizzard conditions and potentially some ice....
Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.I’ve always been a huge fan of Japanese food, so I was really looking forward to sampling some of Tokyo’s best cuisine during my recent trip to Japan — and with 217 Michelin-starred restaurants to choose from, I really couldn’t go wrong....
Whenever I fly into La Guardia, I try to make sure I get a seat on the left side of the plane. A port side seat is almost certainly going to afford stunning views of Manhattan, and doubly so at night. It’s not just a spectacular way to feed Instagram. You can simply enjoy the view.With that in mind, here are several scenic landings and takeoffs that passengers can enjoy, and tips on how to enjoy them....
Cashing in on the rewards potential of credit cards relies on one key component: your credit score. There are different kinds of credit scores, and each credit reporting agency has different information about your credit history. However, the most recognized score in the credit world is arguably your FICO score.According to FICO, 90% of the top lenders rely on an applicant’s FICO score to make decisions about an individual’s credit risk....
One of the current benefits on the AAdvantage Aviator Blue, Red, Silver and Business Mastercards is the ability to earn Elite Qualifying Dollars (EQDs) by spending a certain amount on the card. That opportunity is being eliminated on two of these cards; cut back on one of these cards; and is remaining unchanged on the fourth.Here’s the current situation and how that’s going to be changing:Now through December 31, 2018: Aviator Blue, Red, Silver and Business card holders can earn 3,000 EQDs for spending $25,000 on their card in a calendar year....
About 20 US hotels have been affected by a recent data breach in which credit card information may have been compromised from thousands of food, beverage and other miscellaneous transactions. The affected hotels are all owned by HEI Hotels & Resorts, a privately owned company with hotels operated by Starwood, Marriott, Hyatt and InterContinental. The breach was active for over a year, from March 2015 to June 2016. According to experts, hackers may have stolen names, account numbers, security codes and expiration dates....
British Airways has started welcoming passengers into its newly renovated lounge in San Francisco. The refreshed space boasts a modernized design, open space and upgraded amenities for first- and business-class passengers.Photo courtesy of Nick Morrish/British Airways.BA said the new lounge follows a similar design to the carrier’s refurbished lounge at New York JFK, with floor-to-ceiling windows for natural light and a large granite bar.Photo courtesy of Nick Morrish/British Airways.First-class passengers will have access to an exclusive “Boutique Dining” area for additional seating and internationally inspired meals....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Citi is a TPG advertising partnerUpdate 8/1/17: Citi has clarified that some stays booked online may not be eligible for hotel elite benefits and credit, though stays booked through the Concierge will continue to be eligible. If booking online, it’s always worth adding your loyalty account number just in case, by calling the chain after booking or by asking an agent to add your number at check in....
Travelers, rejoice: Salvation, in the form of CLEAR expedited airport security, is coming to Newark International Airport’s Terminal C. We’d known for some months that United’s terminal at the New York-area hub would come, but now we have an idea of the date.Zach Griff / The Points Guy"We’re installing CLEAR pods and building out our lanes in Terminal C at EWR, and expect to launch later this month," a CLEAR spokesperson told TPG....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to travel....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. However, if you’re using The Platinum Card® from American Express, you’ll need to book directly with the airline or through Amex Travel portal to get 5x MR points....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Delta’s latest addition to the Sky Club network opened for business today in Seattle. Skillfully designed and boasting an impressive list of amenities, this sprawling, airy space at the heart of Sea-Tac airport should help the airline continue to strengthen its presence in the Pacific Northwest. Yesterday, the lounge opened its doors for a ribbon-cutting celebration and a preview of what it has to offer....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.One of our favorite promotions is back, with Staples offering waived purchase fees on its $200 Visa gift cards. Here are the details:Offer valid September 29 - Oct 5, 2019Limited to one gift card per customerWaived $6.95 purchase feeAvailable in-store onlyOne of the easiest ways to earn points is through buying gift cards — though be warned: banks have been known to claw back points if they think people are abusing the system....
