At the end of January Chase and IHG launched an extremely lucrative offer on the IHG Rewards Club Premier Credit Card. This is the best public offer we’ve ever seen for this card…
You Can Now Book Virgin Atlantic Flights With Flying Blue Miles (& lower surcharges)
Earlier this month, Delta, Air France/KLM, and Virgin Atlantic finally launched their new and massive transatlantic joint venture. Prior to the new deal, Delta had two separate transatlantic joint ventures – one with Virgin Atlantic and one with Air France/KLM. For simplicity, this means…
Airbus Reveals Paint Job For Third ANA A380 And It’s A Stunner!
I think at this point we’ve established that I (sometimes) become transfixed with random routes and planes, waste time, and am unable to be productive letting hours pass by. A few weeks ago, I had a ‘soft dad’ moment and…
Introduction: Bula! Flying Economy To The Happiest Place On Earth
Welcome to my latest trip report where I will be traveling to “the happiest place on earth.” And no, I’m not kidding. I’ve written about some details in previous posts but I will condense them into this post…
New Singapore KrisFlyer “Spontaneous Escapes” Discount Awards (February 2020)
Every month, Singapore Airlines publishes a promotion called “Spontaneous Escapes” and it can be a great deal if 1) you’re spontaneous and 2) you’re looking to…
Forget What Ya Heard: Delta SkyMiles Are NOT Worthless
Travel “loyalty” programs are like attempting to clean the house while your kids are still home. In theory, it makes sense but seldom does it work out. And in this hobby, loyalty programs tend to follow a…
Travel Challenge: Be The Best You!
I think we all agree that life is challenging and normal day-to-day experiences can easily throw a wrench in our plans. But it’s 2020 and I’m presenting a travel challenge because THIS YEAR WILL BE YOUR YEAR OF AWESOMENESS!
Reminder: Flying Blue Promo Awards Are Still Live (February 2020): Europe for 11,500 Miles
When it comes to travel, there is only one thing that I love more than flying…and that’s applying a discount and flying for even less miles. One of the best uses for Air France/KLM Flying Blue Miles is…
AMEX is Offering A 20% Transfer Bonus to Qantas (Targeted)
In June 2019, American Express added Qantas as a transfer partner and a week later we saw their first transfer bonus. Well, it appears that the offer is back.
6 More Airlines That Offer Stopovers In Amazing Cities (For Free)
You may want to bookmark this! Last month, I wrote a blog titled 5 Airlines That Offer Stopovers In Amazing Cities (For Free), and it has proven to be one of the most popular blogs I have ever written. I wanted to write a followup article because…
HEADS-UP! Delta One Suites Are Now Available To Seoul (60K Virgin Atlantic Points)
I’m going to give it to you straight…booking Delta One Suites through Virgin Atlantic is the best price you’re going to find! While Delta charges 200,000 SkyMiles (at least today they do) for a one-way business class ticket, you can book the exact same seat for…
Reader Success Story: “You Sir Just Took My Honeymoon To The Next Level.”
I wanted to share a story from 1TP reader ERICKA FROM HOUSTON, who sent a very awesome DM this morning…
6 More Great Hotels To Redeem The Anniversary Reward Night From The IHG Premier Card
A few days ago, I wrote about 5 great hotels where you can redeem your IHG free night certificate. At the end of the article I asked “What are your favorite hotels for redeeming these reward nights?” and several of our readers, filled my inbox with great suggestions (including some hotels I’ve stayed at)…
BREAKING NEWS: Alaska Airlines Plans To Join Oneworld
THIS IS HUGE!! It was announced today that Alaska Airlines and American Airlines are putting aside their differences and partnering up as Seattle-based Alaska intends to join Oneworld by mid-2021…
My Latest Plane Obession: Vistara Airlines
If there is anything you should know about me by now, it’s that I love airplanes! It’s not uncommon for me to begin writing an article about the ‘miles and points world’ and become side-tracked after discovering a…
Reader Question: “Is Buying Points A Good Idea? What’s The Catch? And When Should I Buy Miles?”
Over the last few weeks we’ve been diving a bit deeper into points and miles. I recently received an email from a subscriber and I thought the question would make a great post and…
3 Airlines Offering New Shopping Portal Bonuses
I haven’t spoke much about SHOPPING PORTALS on this blog (yet) but this morning I noticed increased bonuses on three separate airline portals and thought I would highlight the opportunity for those that are seeking an easy way to garner some additional miles.
Christmas In February? The #1 Reason I Love Booking Flights With Southwest Airlines
There’s A LOT to be said for an airline that goes against the grain of oppressive traditional air travel and offers better perks than its competitors. Or perhaps, words aren’t necessary when you are voted “2019 Program of the Year”, “2019 Best Customer Service”, and “2019 Best Redemption Availability” by frequent fliers around the world…
7 MORE “Sweet Spots” For World of Hyatt Awards In The USA
Selfcare is the new black and sometimes, you just need a nice, free stay-cation to reward yourself. However, you don’t have to fly internationally to take care of yourself. You can find amazing hotels in your own backyard. Well, I have a treat for you…
Cancel Everything? Reconsidering My Travel to Asia Due To Coronavirus
Two weeks ago, I wrote about redeeming miles for my trip to Japan and the challenges I’m having. If you are familiar with my on-going battle, thank you for being a consistent reader. If this doesn’t sound vaguely familiar, I’ll fill in a few blanks…
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