Tickets Now Available to the Biggest Frequent Flyer Gathering in History

In just 11 weeks you’ll be able to spend the weekend with more frequent flyer mileage enthusiasts than have ever gathered together in one place. The biggest Frequent Traveler University ever. Get your tickets here. I believe that last April’s Frequent Traveler University in Northern Virginia — with well over 600 attendees — was the […]

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Presale Event: December Frequent Traveler University

Good morning from Chicago!

I'm here for the Advanced Frequent Traveler University, which is taking place this weekend. These events have become pretty popular, with the past several selling out in less than 24 hours.

I really do enjoy participating in these events, though I'm not really involved in the planning. However, the event organizers have been working with USA Today to expand the event, and it sounds pretty exciting.

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Do I Earn MQDs for Delta Tickets Booked on Ultimate Rewards?

TPG reader Philip tweeted me to ask: “@thepointsguy If you book Delta tickets through Chase Ultimate Rewards, will you get MQDs? I’ve started to NOT get MQDs on recent tickets I have purchased through Ultimate Rewards.” Credit card points can be especially valuable when redeemed directly for airfare, because you usually earn miles on the […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/09/do-i-earn-mqds-for-delta-tickets-booked-on-ultimate-rewards/

Should I Drop United if I Fly Mostly Long Haul?

TPG reader Alvin asked me on Facebook: “I’m an infrequent flyer with United and Star Alliance (two long haul domestic round-trips and a transpacific each year). Since United is shifting to a fare-based mileage plan, this negates my travel style. Should I cash out soon and put my miles on another Star Alliance carrier?” This […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/09/should-i-drop-united-if-i-fly-mostly-long-haul/

Should I Switch From United Premier 1K for More Upgrades?

TPG Reader Kyle tweeted me to ask: “@thepointsguy I’m a United Premier 1K based in San Francisco (SFO). There are too many 1K members in San Francisco, meaning I miss too many upgrades. Does it make sense to switch airlines?” A lot of things are happening for elite flyers this year. First off, United and […]



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Is New York About to Get a 7-Star Hotel?

Via Alan H. New York will get a new hotel on West 57th that is supposed to tower over the luxury offered by anything else. Manhattan’s posh West 57th Street, commonly known as “Billionaires Row,” is slated to become the address for New York’s first seven-star hotel. The yet to be flagged luxe hotel is […]

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Colorful Houses in Cinque Terre, Italy

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Reader Success Story: A Wife’s Birthday Present to Her Husband

Over the years, we’ve had many readers share their success stories with us. Folks for whom traveling domestically once a year was a luxury are now traveling the world with just a few credit card sign-up bonuses. And the best part? They are sharing their stories with us and others who benefit from knowing that […]



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Who is responsible for your flight delay?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/the-navigator/responsible-flight-delay/

Temples in Thailand

Religious Architecture I’m getting better and better at identifying a country just by looking at its religious buildings. Not always, though. Europe is really hard because most of the cathedrals look alike. The German ones stand out a bit more in their gothicness. The French ones tend to be a bit more ornate, as you’d […]



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Avis About to Actually Improve its Rewards Program!

Two months ago I wrote that Avis was revamping its loyalty program. Avis has been just about to launch a revamped loyalty program for a long time. Years, in fact. Now they’re finally talking about it publicly so it’s probably actually close. The first sign was short expiration of new free weekend rentals that were […]

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Traveling the World on an Indian Passport

As much as I travel, there are certain subject I simply cannot speak to authoritatively. As an American, I’m in one of the best position to travel in terms of getting visas to other countries. Many people in the world are not so fortunate. Getting visas to travel if you live outside of Western Europe [...]



from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/09/27/travelling-world-indian-passport/

Why Revenue-Based Programs are Bad for You — and Why You Should Jump Ship Now

Joe Brancatelli offers mostly sound frequent flyer advice but has a real soft spot for revenue-based frequent flyer programs that seems undeserved. When Delta Air Lines announced plans to reward miles based on dollars spent, not the number of miles flown, critics immediately decided that so-called “revenue-based” plans were bad for business travelers. The cries […]

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The Curse Of The Traveler

I read every comment posted on this blog, and sometimes they just leave me speechless. That applies in both a good and bad way.

Take this comment, for example (thanks to Google, I seem to be an authority on moving to Bellevue, WA):

"I found this page and it may be a bit old, but I was thinking of moving from San Diego, CA to Kirkland, WA. I have a friend up there who is willing to let me live with him for $200 a month (i don’t have to worry about rent until i get myself stable enough to pay rent). How much would you recommend me saving up before moving."

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Mediation Denied, Pilots Extend Strike

The union representing about three-quarters of Air France pilots acted after Prime Minister Manuel Valls said there were no grounds for new negotiations with a mediator.

















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