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I signed up for Frontier’s GoWild pass on April 23, and a few days later my saved credit card was used to book a non refundable flight on April 26 without my permission. I only discovered it after the 24 hour cancellation window had already passed. I was able to see the booking...

Two weeks ago I was trying to figure out whether my son’s Stokke Jetkids suitcase would be allowed on board as cabin baggage. To my surprise, Ryanair did not object at all and treated it as free luggage, similar to a Trunki suitcase. This applied on both the outbound and return...

I am looking for affordable flight options for a family of four traveling to Cape Town, South Africa to visit family. We are based in Salt Lake City and are finding that both cash fares and points redemptions are currently very expensive, often around $1,800 per ticket. We are...

I’ve had some occasional issues before with SAS EuroBonus points not being credited properly, but this recent experience is more confusing than usual. I flew from Copenhagen (CPH) to the US about three weeks ago. After landing on the outbound flight, I received a notification...

No more Play or Norse, SAS is way high, and having to layover in Istanbul to get a deal is so out of the way. Anyone got suggestions?

I recently booked a cruise through the US website, and afterward booked the same cruise for my wife’s family using the European version of the site. The European booking ended up being about $300 cheaper per cabin, and the drink package was also less expensive. For context, my...

I’ve heard that booking flights through international versions of airline websites can sometimes lead to cheaper fares, even for domestic routes. For example, instead of using the US version of Alaska Airlines’ site, switching to another country’s version like Australia or Hong...

We’re sailing on May 31 and I’ve been trying to add the Browse & Stream – 3 Devices internet package. I’ve been tracking the price originally it was $474, then showed $403 with a ~15% off sale. Now there’s a 25% off sale but instead of dropping to around $355, the package is...

I’ve heard that Flying Blue usually drops new reward deals on select routes at the start of each month. Since it’s already past midnight in Paris, I assumed the April offers would be live, but I’m not seeing anything yet. Does anyone know if/when the April rewards typically get...

I recently received my annual 85K Free Night Award from Marriott International (issued around March 21). However, I noticed that the certificate expires on January 31, 2027, which is significantly less than a full 12 months from the issuance date. This effectively gives closer...

I’ve recently gotten into travel rewards, so my main goal is just to use points to avoid paying for hotels rather than focusing on luxury stays. I usually prefer boutique or mid-range hotels, often under $275 per night, including properties from Hyatt’s Mr & Mrs Smith...

A frequent flyer shared a positive experience with Qantas after needing to cancel multiple reward (CR) bookings for three passengers. Under normal circumstances, the cancellation would have resulted in a significant points penalty. The traveler explained that they were unable to...

A traveler is planning another trip to Asia after previously visiting countries like Vietnam, Thailand, and China. In the past, they were able to find relatively affordable flights departing from cities such as Belgrade, Budapest, and Stockholm. However, when checking current...

After returning from a trip to Europe staying exclusively at Marriott properties, the overall experience was positive, with consistent service and smooth stays across locations. Loyalty points accumulated through credit cards and regular spending have also made it convenient to...

Saw this article and kinda wild to see hotel execs basically trashing Bonvoy members who use points. Calling them “freeloaders” feels pretty out of touch, especially when those same people probably earned those points through paid stays or credit cards. Also funny that redeeming...

That’s actually kinda sneaky… staying 20 nights and wondering why points feel low, then realizing it was switched to snacks and water instead. Easy to miss too if it’s buried in small text. And yeah, over multiple stays that adds up to a lot of lost points. Definitely worth...

Was looking at Miami to Amsterdam and saw those 18k promo awards on the calendar, got excited… then clicked through and suddenly the lowest option is 39k. Feels kinda misleading tbh. Not sure if it’s a glitch, phantom availability, or just how Flying Blue works with limited...

I recently lost my job and realized this might be the first time in years that I actually have time to travel. I’ve never really done much traveling before because of school and work, but I’d love to finally visit Japan for about a week sometime in the next month. Most of the...

Spent about five years collecting and planning points to build an over the top honeymoon itinerary almost entirely with rewards. In total around 2.38 million points were redeemed, covering roughly $90,000 worth of travel, with about $10k paid out of pocket. The trip included...