Will Citi Executive AAdvantage Offer 100,000 Miles Again?

TPG reader Chris tweeted me to ask: @thepointsguy– “Do you think that American Airlines and Citi will offer the 100,000 miles sign-up bonus again for the Citi Executive AAdvantage credit card?” 2014 has been a great year for credit card sign-up bonuses across the board, and a lot of the issuers are really upping their […]



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Which Delta Diamond Medallion Choice Benefits Are Best?

TPG reader Issac emailed me to ask: “I will be achieving Delta Diamond Medallion status again before the end of the year, and was wondering which are the best Choice Benefits to choose? Last year the international upgrades worked well, but do you have any better suggestions?” One of the unique things about Delta Platinum […]



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How To Connect From American To Alaska At LAX

Back when I lived in Seattle I'd connect at LAX quite a bit, usually from Alaska Airlines onto American Airlines (and then the other way around on my return).

While their partnership is pretty good overall, the transfer process at LAX is a bit of a pain. American flies out of Terminal 4 while Alaska flies out of Terminal 6. There are two ways to get between the terminals:

-- Take the airside shuttle between terminals, though the shuttle service is pretty unreliable at times, and the contract workers that operate it are the rudest and most incompetent people that work at LAX

-- Exit the terminal, walk along the outside roadway, and then go through security again at the other terminal (which isn't necessarily that much longer if you have TSA Pre-Check, and you do get more fresh air)

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Here’s My Elite Status Update.. And Why I Chose Each Travel Program

I share my thoughts and advice on loyalty programs all of the time, I thought it would be useful — and only fair — to also share what I do and let you evaluate whether I practice my own advice. At the same time, where I focus my own stays (and how much I’m traveling) […]

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World's creepiest holidays [PICs]

Famadihana wins as the world’s most hardcore festival of the dead.



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Reader Success Story: Disneyland Under $250

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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Why the travel industry’s favorite new word is “no” – and what to do about it

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Reflections at Milford Sound

Five Days of New Tips/Tricks Videos on the Blog! Day Five! Let me know if you have any questions… happy to answer! Here’s some footage taken with Google Glass while recently in Japan. You can also see me shooting my friend Lindy Nsingo in the middle of the busiest intersection in the world. At the […]



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Lenticular Clouds over South Georgia Island

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The Importance of Innovation: Why I Love Elephant Jumps

Back in April I wrote that Elephant Jumps Thai restaurant in Northern Virginia is cooking at a whole different level (and implored that you should go now). While I thought it was really good four years ago, it was more or less just at the top tier of Thai restaurants. But it started getting even […]

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Wind Gust On Landing At Madeira Airport!

Madeira Airport is ranked one of the most dangerous airports in the world, given the consistently strong wind gusts and mountainous terrain around the airport. It's also a fascinating airport, given that the runway is built out over the water.

There are a ton of crazy landing videos at Madeira Airport, though one of the craziest I've seen was uploaded earlier in the week.

Check out the video of this TUIfly 737 which has some strong wind gusts on final approach:

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Huge Win! New Speakers Added to Frequent Traveler University DC

Frequent Traveler University, December 3-5, Hyatt Regency Crystal City (near Washington’s National Airport) I wanted to share an update on the lineup for December’s Frequent Traveler University. Chris Guillebeau, host of the annual World Domination Summit who shared his story completing his question to visit every country in the world at Frequent Traveler University last […]

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Weekly Review: October 25, 2014

I've spent nearly the entire week recuperating from a cold (and convincing my mom I don't have ebola), but fortunately there has been lots of interesting frequent flyer news to keep me occupied.

I've also had the chance to catch up a bit on trip reports, so you can expect many more installments next week!

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Celebrity travel profile: Alexa Vega

Alexa Vega can currently be seen in the film 23 Blast in theaters now, as well as the hit television series Nashville. 1. Name your favorite travel destinations. What makes them so special? AV: My husband and I love to escape to Maui, we camp all over the island. We also love warm weather of […]



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7 Essential Outdoor Adventures Along California’s Stunning Central Coast

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“Diverse Microclimates. Dynamic Flavors. Perfectly Located.” This succinct tagline describes the unmistakable appeal of California’s Central Coast, particularly for wine growers and wine aficionados. But it’s also revealing of the many other facets of San Luis Obispo county, including the myriad outdoor experiences that await more adventurous travelers. After a week along the Central Coast, […]

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