Whatever the going rate is for a chartered jet on Delta Air Lines, it must be better than the revenue from a scheduled flight, because when a Delta charter went mechanical on Saturday in Tampa, Delta promptly cancelled a...
Overnight Train from Tbilisi to Yerevan, Armenia
Back just after dusk at Tbilisi’s central railway station, I had a bite to eat in a small food court upstairs before boarding my second consecutive overnight train, tonight bound for Yerevan. I had purchased the ticket earlier in...
How to Expedite US Airways Mileage Transfers with Points.com
Many of you are taking advantage of US Airways’ 100% bonus on Shared Dividend Miles this week and I have encouraged many of my clients to do the same. Transfers from account to account are typically instant, but can...
Cyber Monday Specials at Marriott: Up to 30% Off
Marriott’s relationship with United Airlines has made me a Marriott customer once again and so today’s Cyber Monday 30% off promotion caught my attention. Bottom line–there are actually some very attractive deals with this one-day promotion. A few properties...
100% Bonus on Shared US Airways Miles (Business Class to Europe + Asia for $1027.50)
US Airways is running the most lucrative mileage purchasing promotion this week, from 02-06 December 2013. Notice I said the most lucrative, not its most lucrative. Nowhere else in the airline industry can you generate enough points to travel to...
Pictures: One Day in Tbilisi, Georgia
Tbilisi’s history dates back 15 centuries and like many capital cities, features a mix of war and peace spanning various empires. The Soviets invaded in 1921 and a Bolshevik regime was installed. Independence came in 1991, but like many...
100% Bonus on Shared Miles Returns to US Airways on Monday!
While buying US Airways Dividend Miles with a 100% bonus is a lucrative offer when available, the best deal for those with points already in their account is US Airways’ 100% bonus on shared miles, since transferring miles from...
Last Call for Small Business Saturday – $10 Free from American Express
For a few more hours you can still get $10 off you next statement credit when you spend at least $10 at a local business today. Today is American Express’ annual Small Business Saturday and though not as lucrative...