Book by Tomorrow: Nationwide $49+ Sale on Southwest
June 3, 2015
Southwest is offering $49, $99, $129, and $149 one way fares if you book by tomorrow (June 4) and fly between August 25 and December 16. Fridays, Sundays, September 3-5, September 7, and November 20 - December 1, 2015 are blacked out.
For other restrictions and all the city pairs, see the sale page. Here are the $49 fares from Baltimore:
There are even a few sale prices under $49.
If you prefer to fly with another carrier, check to see if they are matching the sale.
Lufthansa First Class to Europe for 40,000 Points + $311
June 3, 2015
Updated June 3: The Asiana miles showed up today, meaning the transfer took 14 days. My last transfer in September 2014 took 17 days. In the interim, I've decided not to book Lufthansa First Class from Europe to the United States in June, but the Asiana award chart is so good that I don't mind have 60,000 points on hand. That's almost enough for Business Class one way USA to Argentina (35k) + First Class USA to Hawaii (27.5k).
You can book Lufthansa First Class for 50,000 Asiana Club miles--40,000 Starpoints--one way.
Last Minute Fare Sale on Frontier: $19 Tickets Today Only
June 2, 2015
Today only: Frontier is offering a last-minute fare sale for June travel. Fares start at $19 one way!
The sale is valid for bookings made by 11:59 PM ET today only (June 2) for domestic, nonstop travel mostly on different dates specified by each sale route. Unlike previous sales, which were only available for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday travel, these deals are available all seven days of the week.
Here is the sale page and restrictions.
Free Sheraton Night for Every Five Paid Sheraton Nights. Gameable?
June 2, 2015
Starwood Preferred Guest has two summer promotions that should be stackable, and for some people, the value of the promotions will make mattress running a viable option.
The first promotion--Make It Count--offers 1,000 bonus Starpoints for each eligible 2+ night stay that includes at least one weekend night. Eligible stays must be completed by August 31, 2015.
I’ve Been a Nomad for Eight Months. Where I’ve Slept This Year.
June 1, 2015
Last October, I ditched my apartment in Waikiki for a renewed stint of vagabonding. Most people just don't get it.
"OK, but where do you live?" It's equally true that I live wherever I am at that moment or nowhere.
"Where's your home base?" Nowhere.
I've learned that I like to stay in a place for at least several weeks to figure out its rhythms and my favorite restaurants, sports activities places to go out, and new friends before I move on.
I’ve Been a Nomad for Eight Months. Where I’ve Slept This Year.
June 1, 2015
Last October, I ditched my apartment in Waikiki for a renewed stint of vagabonding. Most people just don't get it.
"OK, but where do you live?" It's equally true that I live wherever I am at that moment or nowhere.
"Where's your home base?" Nowhere.
I've learned that I like to stay in a place for at least several weeks to figure out its rhythms and my favorite restaurants, sports activities places to go out, and new friends before I move on.
Trip Report: Singapore First Class from Singapore to London
June 1, 2015
This is the ninth installment of a round-the-world trip report that started here.
Club Carlson Removes Last Night Free for Cardmembers Effective 11 PM CT Today (June 1, 2015)
May 30, 2015
Update June 1 at 9:12 AM ET: Club Carlson has tweeted that the benefit will still be bookable until 11 PM CT tonight, so book, book, book. I burned all my points yesterday on speculative two night stays in Lithuania and Chennai. I can cancel them and get the points back if my plans change.