Category - Recaps

Comparing Online Award Availability (for AA, UA & DL) by Travel is Free. Love this type of content, support Drew so he posts more often! Southwest to allow only dogs, cats as emotional support animals by Reuters. It’s a shame... Read More →

Former Chase banker headed to prison for selling customer info by MPA Mag. If only we started seeing similar sentences for data breaches due to negligence. Confirmed: 15k Bonus Points With Four Seasons Gift Cards by Monkey Miles. In my... Read More →

About tomorrow’s report suggesting bus travel is AMAZING! by Wandering Aramean. It’s a shame because I actually think traveling by bus can make sense in a lot of cases (trips less than 4-5 hours). Kimpton secret password: Get free... Read More →

The St. Regis Princeville is Being Sold; Will Rebrand by Jeff Setter. Citi Prestige 4th Night Free + Hyatt Prive Benefits No More by Single Flyer.   Reddit Breach Highlights Limits of SMS-Based Authentication by Krebs On Security... Read More →

CNN exclusive: TSA considering eliminating screening at smaller airports. I mean either the screening works and is necessary or it doesn’t and it’s a waste of money. I don’t really see how you can eliminate the risk... Read More →

Kroger’s California subsidiary to bar Visa credit cards amid fee dispute by CNBC. They are considering expanding the ban as well. This isn’t that unusual to see, just positioning for better rates from Visa. Bank of America... Read More →

New American Express Platinum (Metal) Card Launches in Singapore – Private Access to Platinum Vibes and S$800 Travel Credit by The Shutter Whale. Before you get too excited, the annual fee is S$1,712, wow. Interesting that a... Read More →

Tesla launches a new product: a surfboard by Electrek. Sold out already, resellers have done well on this and similar products in the past. I guess Tesla has enough crazy fan boys with money that this stuff always sells wells. Chase... Read More →

CONFIRMED: American Bringing Back Carry On Bags to Basic Economy, Punishing Customers is Bad Business by View From The Wing. I’ve said multiple times that I think basic economy isn’t a winner for legacy airlines, they are... Read More →

Mommy Points Has a New Home at TPG Family by TPG. Seems like TPG has been on a tear adding new contributors recently. Pittsburgh airport lands nonstop flights to London by Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Gotta love direct flights.  ... Read More →

Amazon Rented 330k Hotel Rooms In Seattle Last Year by Monkey Miles. They must be getting some deep discounts on those rooms. I’m kind of surprised they don’t just build something out themselves at that volume, but I guess... Read More →

I’ve Lost My Credit Card Affiliate Links (And I’m Perfectly Fine With It) by The Lazy Traveler’s Handbook. One of the big reasons we got rid of credit card affiliate links is due to wanting final editorial control. Most of the... Read More →

Hyatt Visa Offer: Spend $500 At Miraval Arizona, Get $100 Back by Frequent Miler. 50% rebate on points bookings is the better deal. AmEx 2Q Profits Rise, but There Are Worry Spots on Lending by Associated Press. The days of American... Read More →