Would you book a flight to…nowhere? No, seriously, would you pay money to board a flight that departs an airport and returns to the same airport a few hours later for the experience? Well….
Google Travel: The Ultimate Tool For Traveling Safer And Better (Even During A Pandemic)
Booking travel has become complicated. Between COVID-related restrictions, opening and closing of borders, and constantly changing case counts, my desire to travel is slowly dwindling. I want to travel but often I find myself confused about “requirements.” Which country requires…
Reader Success Story: “I never thought I would ever be going to Hawaii…”
I wanted to share a story from 1TP reader Nevaeh who combined information from several blogs to book a family trip to paradise. If you’re not familiar with this travel hack, take it one step at a time…
5 Ways To Meet Minimum Spend On Your New Credit Card (2020)
When applying for a new card, the first aspect most consumers search for are the benefits. After exploring the benefits, the next question is “what is the annual fee?” or “are the benefits worth the annual fee?” For those of you that have small businesses (or are simply ballers)…
Last Chance: All 3 Southwest (Personal) Cards Offering 65,000 Points
This is a reminder that Southwest has been running a limited time offer on all 3 Southwest personal cards for a few weeks. The offer ends on September 14th so time is of the essence if you’re interested in obtaining one of the cards below…
Aeroplan: Earn And Redeem Vistara Miles Through New Partnership
Two years ago, Air Canada promised a new Aeroplan loyalty program in 2020. Despite the unusual circumstances many travel-related companies find themselves in at the moment, Aeroplan is knocking it out of the park with their new program. First they added…
Business Class Alert: Virgin Atlantic Business Class Wide Open (Book New A350 With SkyMiles)
If you’re an avgeek, it doesn’t get much better than this. Right now, Virgin Atlantic has wide open business class space from October through the end of schedule (August 2021). Let’s take a look at the details…
United Airlines Announces New Routes To Africa, India, and Hawaii
Yesterday, United Airlines generated some buzz when they used social media to announce they would be adding new routes to their global network. The airline published a one minute video with 30+ clues and invited subscribers to guess the new cities and…
Experience: What Is A Retention Bonus And Why Did I Ask About One On My CitiBusiness AAdvantage Card?
Times have changed! As air travel continues to be put on hold for many in the US and annual fees continue to be applied, credit card holders are considering different approaches when it comes to the cards they keep in their wallet. Personally, as the months tick by without travel, I’ve…
Reader Question: What Is The Difference Between A Pre-Qualified And Pre-Approved Credit Card Offer?
Becoming accustomed to credit card lingo is very similar to learning a new language. If you don’t spend time learning the foundational “language,” like APR, variable interest rate, and credit utilization ratio, the big picture can seem overwhelming. Unfortunately, Rosetta Stone and Babbel don’t offer…
NEW AMEX OFFER: Spend $100 At Amazon, Get $10 Back (up to 2 Times) (Targeted)
Every credit card comes with a list of “perks.” Some are more eye-catching than others but nonetheless a perk. One of my favorite perks of American Express credit cards are ‘Amex offers.’ If you’re not familiar with Amex Offers, it’s a program where your American Express credit cards are…
Amex Offers Transfer Bonus To Hilton And Marriott But Is It A Good Choice?
One thing that I love about American Express are their transfer bonuses and right now they are offering two interesting bonuses to Hilton and Marriott Hotels. During “normal” times, the bonuses present an opportunity to save points on a redemption, but we are in COVID times, so are they a good choice?
Reader Question: “Do I Receive More Miles For Flying In Business Class?”
Most travelers understand the concept that when you fly, you accrue miles. However, many travelers don’t understand how to calculate the amount of miles they are going to obtain for flying. In fact, the overwhelming majority of flyers don’t check their…
How I Was Able to Save My Anniversary Trip By Ordering Lunch
Alaska Airlines miles are arguably the most valuable miles on the market. Recently, I (against my better judgement) applied for the Alaska Airlines Business Card from Bank of America (you can read all about the drama HERE) and was unfortunately denied. It happens to the best of us. Regardless, a few days later…
WHOA! Nearly 1 Million Passengers Transit Through TSA In Single Day Before Labor Day Weekend
Over the course of the pandemic, I’ve written several times about the daily number of passengers transiting domestically though TSA check points and compared the numbers to the daily amount of passengers that were traveling domestically the previous year (2019). In mid April we saw the number of daily…
Big News: Delta Will Furlough Zero Flight Attendants
October 1, 2020 is approaching, and it is a day that many in the airline industry are dreading…except flight attendants at Delta Air Lines. Earlier this year, the US airlines received billions of dollars from the American…
Chase Reveals New Card: Freedom Flex
Chase has just announced they will be introducing a new card, the Freedom Flex. In addition to introducing a new card, the bank is improving the Freedom Unlimited Card and discontinuing the popular Freedom Card. Is the card worth considering?
Is Lack Of Travel Affecting Your Well-Being? You’re Not Alone.
Do you have plans to travel for the Labor Day holiday or are you spending (yet) another extended weekend at home? If the inability to travel has you feeling a bit down, you’re not alone. According to a recent Amex Trendex report, people miss traveling so much that it’s taking an emotional toll on their well-being, causing…
TRAVEL HACK: How To Redeem Points For Cheap Tickets Through Chase Travel Portal
The process of redeeming points can be confusing. There are so many variables, including departure city, arrival city, flight connections, airline alliance, economy, premium economy, business class and first class. It becomes even more confusing when you discover one airline charges 40,000 miles and another airline charges 70,000 miles for…
New Air Canada Aeroplan Program Debuts November 2020
Two years ago, Air Canada promised a new Aeroplan loyalty program in 2020 and despite the unusual circumstances many travel-related companies find themselves in at the moment, they’re sticking to their word.
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