Reader Request: AA Miles for Mom and Dad in India

Last week, FTG reader Raj sent us a Reader Request: “I got approved for US Airways 50K card ($89 fee) + Citi AA Advantage personal card (50K miles after 3k spend). My parents in India haven’t flown much in their lives and I would like to use my miles for them. I have a few […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/12/reader-request-aa-miles-for-mom-dad.html

Making Bad Decisions with Stu in Auckland

Enjoying the Creation Wars! I have a new Playlist on YouTube that has links to all our Creation Wars shows. Check it out and you can watch all the shows! Daily Photo – Making Bad Decisions with Stu in Auckland My friend Stu has an awesome bach not too far from Auckland. It's up on […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/12/23/making-bad-decisions-with-stu-in-auckland/

Are US Airways’ promises worth anything anymore?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/is-this-enough-compensation/us-airways-promises-worth-anything-anymore/

3 Key Rewards Program Tools for Staying in Good Hotels at Very Little Cost

I receive compensation for many links on this blog. You don’t have to use these links, but I am grateful to you if you do. American Express, Citibank, Chase, and other banks are advertising partners of this site. I do not write about all credit cards that are available — instead focusing on miles, points, […]

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Targeting Marriott, Hyatt to set wifi free worldwide

Hyatt will offer free unlimited wireless internet at its properties worldwide starting in February. The goal is to draw travelers in to ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/targeting-marriott-hyatt-set-basic-wifi-free/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=targeting-marriott-hyatt-set-basic-wifi-free

How to Save a Bad Travel Day

Uh oh, Howie. You just got an email from British Airways that said our flight for tomorrow morning from Munich to London was cancelled. It was our last night on our trip to Germany and we were driving to the Sheraton Airport Munich. My wife Sara was using the GPS app Waze on my phone […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/12/how-to-save-a-bad-travel-day.html

Inbox by Gmail encroaches on travel brands’ turf

Google wants to make email easier to use on mobile devices, as is clear from Inbox–an interface for viewing existing Gmail accounts ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/inbox-gmails-effect-travel-brand-email-marketing/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=inbox-gmails-effect-travel-brand-email-marketing

Next Up: Gulf Air Business Class To Bahrain!

I'm slowly enroute to Colombo, as I'll be originating my Etihad A380 inaugural flight journey from there, thanks to the relatively cheap first class fares published out of Sri Lanka.

I had a bit of a detour to Toulouse this week for the Qatar Airways A350 delivery festivities, so now I'm trying to get from Toulouse to Colombo (or as the American AAdvantage I called said "huh?").

Taking a Middle Eastern carrier is a no brainer due to the geography involved, though I'm also always looking to try new products. I've flown tons of Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways flights, including:

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In Transit Blog: Pint-Size Activities With an Adult Twist

Child-friendly activities are getting a slightly grown-up spin at hotels from Chicago to Saint Lucia.

















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Thirteen Misconceptions about Finding Low Airfares

USA Today recently published an article (via Airfarewatchdog.com) about the 13 biggest misconceptions about finding low airfares. These misconceptions are the following: 1. There’s a “magic” hour (like 3 p.m. on a Tuesday) to find the best prices. I have to agree with this one being absolutely number one. It drives me nuts whenever someone […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/12/13-misconceptions-about-finding-low-airfares.html

US Airways Pulls Its Elite Challenge (“Trial Preferred”) Offer

US Airways has long offered a paid status challenge program where you get temporary status for 90 days and then have an opportunity to fly to keep that status on an accelerated basis. Three months ago US Airways eliminated the ability to buy miles towards status, which used to be a great alternative to mileage […]

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US Airways Discontinues Trial Preferred Program

I've previously written about the US Airways Trial Preferred program, which is hands down the best way to earn top tier status with US Airways (and now by connection, with the new American).

It’s one of the few “shortcuts” to top tier elite status, so understandably many people were interested in taking advantage of the status trial.

According to the US Airways website, the Trial Preferred program has been discontinued, effective immediately:

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Travel Inspiration: Six Free Deals to Access Now

I’ve come across a few great free offers lately and wanted to pass them along to you. Enjoy! Free DVD Rentals Movies can inspire us to travel. I remember seeing a movie recently entitled Land Ho, about two older guys who go to Iceland. The movie was a bit weird, but the scenery was amazing […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/12/travel-inspiration-six-free-deals-to-access-now.html

Event-o-Rama: 5 Must-Dos in January

There are some amazing events on tap all over the world, all the time. Here’s a taste of what you can see and do in January.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/12/22/event-o-rama-5-must-dos-in-january/

Hyatt To Offer Free WiFi For All Guests Starting February 2015

Free WiFi is fast becoming less of a benefit and more of a given for hotel guests around the world. Whereas even a year ago many of the major chains charged everyone but elites for using WiFi while smaller hotels enticed business travelers with the promise of free internet access, the larger hotel brands finally […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/12/hyatt-to-offer-free-wifi-for-all-guests-starting-february-2015/