Last Friday I stopped by the Georgetown branch of SunTrust bank to open up a business and personal checking account. Although there are no SunTrusts in Southern California or Phladelphia, the two cities I spend most of my time...
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Star Alliance Lounge Access for $249 from US Airways
US Airways is offering lounge memberships for only $249 (+ $50 initiation fee for new members) through September 29. The membership will be good for one year and is a substantial discount off the $450 regular price (discounted by as...
Discounted Short-haul Awards Still Available on United Airlines
Through the end of the month, economy award trips under 700 miles in the U.S. and Canada are still 30% off on United. These flights must be on United metal and be booked at least a week prior to...
Free Admission to Museums Nationwide on September 25
Are you a museum aficionado? On September 25, more than 1,000 museums nationwide will offer free admission to celebrate Smithsonian magazine’s sixth annual Museum Day. You can search for participating museums and download tickets here. Each pass grants complimentary entry to...
Two Months of Free Travel on Finnair
Finnair, the Finnish national carrier and member of OneWorld, is promising an unforgettable adventure for those who have October and November open and are interested in jet setting. The airline is looking for four "independent advisors" to fly around...
American Matches Delta’s Triple Miles Offer
American has matched Delta’s offer of triple RDMs on select fares between New York Kennedy and Los Angeles/San Francisco from September 1st through December 31st. Like Delta, only premium tickets (first and business class) plus high-end economy fares apply....
Flying to Barcelona? Consider Pakistan International Airlines via Chicago
I have always been intrigued by Fifth Freedom routes, especially by exotic carriers. Only a handful of these flights, however, are available in North America. Here is the current list (and please let me know if I have left...
US Airways Matches American and Delta: Double EQMs and RDMs in Select Markets
US Airways is offering double EQMs and RDMs in select markets through the end of the year, including MSP, RDU, BOS, STL, RIC, and PIT. This offer mimics promotions by Delta and American that began last month, with one exception. While the fine print of the...
Discounted Shorthaul Awards now Available on AA too
Responding to United’s recent promotion, American is offering discounted awards for trips of 700 miles or less (each way). Travel must conclude by December 15 and tickets must be booked by August 31. At 17,500 miles roundtrip or 8,750 miles one...
Newark to Frankfurt via Brussels on Continental/Lufthansa for $263 a/i
SN Brussels Airlines is offering a tremendous deal right now on economy tickets from Newark to Frankfurt via their Brussels hub. Many dates have already sold out, but try out different dates in October and November if you are...
30% Off United Airlines Mileage Economy Awards (<700 miles only)
For a limited time, economy award trips under 700 miles in the U.S. and Canada are 30% off on United. These flights must be on United metal and be booked at least a week prior to departure. Only economy...
Seoul to U.S. West Coast via Honolulu on Korean/Hawaiian in Business Class – $699 r/t
Hawaiian Airlines is either offering a remarkable deal right now or has a website glitch that is pricing ICN-LAX/SAN/PHX/SFO/LAS/SEA (etc) tickets at $699 r/t in Business Class. The first flight from ICN-HNL is on Korean Airlines and a layover...
Up to 10,000 AA Miles for AAdvantage Program Referrals
This appears to be a targeted offer I received from AA today, but it won’t hurt to try signing up yourself if you already have a AAdvantage account. Dear Matthew, As one of our most valued American Airlines AAdvantage® members, we are sending you...
AA Matches DL Double EQM / Triple Bonus Mile Promotion (ex-RDU, STL, PIT, BNA)
Last month, Delta introduced the following promotion for flights originiating and terminating in the following cities: Raleigh-Durham (RDU), St. Louis (STL), Pittsburgh (PIT), Nashville (BNA) 5,000 bonus miles plus double MQMs when you fly to Delta hub cities—Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit,...
10% Off BMI Flights
It’s not much, but if you are planning a trip on British Midland in October or November, you can save 10% by entering 10FLYBMI in the promotion code section. The promotion only discounts the base fare, is only valid for...
United Airlines: Los Angeles – St. Louis for $160 r/t
Another great deal for all you Star Alliance mileage runners and those wishing to visit St. Louis from Los Angeles or LAX from STL. United is offering Los Angeles – St. Louis r/ts from the end of August through...
50,000 Miles for United Chase Visa
If you missed the offer last time, Chase had again made available a 50,000 mile bonus promotion for signing up for their United Signature Visa card. Apply here–and do it quickly if you are interested. The bonus miles will...
Los Angeles/San Francisco to Auckland for <$500 r/t on Air New Zealand
If you’ve ever wanted to get to New Zealand cheap, now is the time to buy–and on my favorite carrier too! Air New Zealand is running a special 48-hour sale with r/t fares from the west coast to AKL...
U.S. to Freeport, Bahamas from $66 a/i including 4-nights hotel
For those interested in a trip to the Bahamas, Expedia is offering $400 off your air+hotel itinerary by entering BAH400 at checkout. Travel now through early December, though March 19-April 10 is blacked out. For readers departing from FLL or...
First Class Fare Sale to/from Denver on United
As fierce competition with Southwest and Frontier continues at Denver, United announced a First Class fare sale on flights to and from DEN today. That’s certainly one way to distinguish UA from the LCCs. images courtesy of United Airlines The...
