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13/09/2022

Some hotel programs make it so difficult for members to earn elite status but that’s not the case with Hilton.

Interested applicants can use the Hilton status match to join the Hilton Honors program with ease.

People who have an elite status from other loyalty programs can earn a Hilton elite status through the Hilton status match benefit.

05/09/2022

Flying on United Polaris soon? Here are some things that you need to know first!

The United Polaris business class product launched in 2016 with a promise of providing travelers a re-imagined flying experience. But is it worth the hype?

28/05/2022

Reclining seats, free checked bags, and priority boarding? 😲

These are just some of the perks you'll get when you fly with Delta Premium Select, a premium economy class seat that comes with premium perks at affordable prices.

Delta Premium Select is Delta's premium economy fare which comes with spacious seats, premium food offerings, free checked bags, priority boarding, and more.

28/05/2022

Our very own Points Panda CEO Freddy Lansky talks about the best award flights in Latin America in the Geobreeze Travel podcast. 🎤

Check it out! 👇🏼

Freddy Lansky from is the CEO and owner of Points Panda, an award travel consultancy and points blog with a US airline news focus. He's flown fi...

22/04/2022

Planning to fly on Qatar Airways? Here's a list of its US routes.

Where does Qatar airways fly? It flies to more than 150 destinations across the Southeast Asian, Central Asian, Oceania, European, African, and North American continents.

18/04/2022

Skip the long lines and big crowds with Delta Sky Priority!

Delta Sky Priority gives passengers priority access to security lanes, check-in counters, boarding, and many more travel benefits.

03/02/2022

Are you team carry on? Or team checked bag?😆

Choosing between a carry on vs checked bag is not an easy decision to make. Here are some tips that can help you decide.

10/01/2022

To all Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders out there, this one's for you!

Frequent flyers are in for a treat this 2022 because there will be four new locations added to the Chase Airport Lounge network.

03/01/2022

As a points hacker, you're probably asking the same thing....

Well, here you go!

Have you ever thought of where do Capital One credit cards ship from? Regardless if you have one or not, this has been one of the most frequently asked

15/11/2021

Look!👀 The Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Card gets an all-time high offer of 100k points.

The Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Card comes with premium perks that are worth hundreds of dollars and whopping 100k bonus for new cardholders.

11/11/2021

With more than 15 transfer partners, imagine all the award options you'd have with those 60k bonus points!

The Capital One Venture Card 100k bonus is now available, but only for a limited time.

01/11/2021

Qatar Airways is making big moves to bring back luxury travel to the skies.

The Qatar Airways business class seats and suites are getting upgraded to cater to the surge of business and luxury travelers in this post-pandemic period.

14/10/2021

It's going to be shopping season! Check out the latest spending categories of the Chase Freedom Flex.

Ready your shopping cards because the Chase Freedom Flex Q4 categories are out. Cardholders can now earn 5% cashback on Walmart and Paypal purchases.

20/09/2021

It's time to start racking up those miles!

If you’ve been shopping around and are looking for the best credit card signup bonuses, chances are you’ve noticed that these bonuses are at an all-time

06/09/2021

Do you know what it's like flying business class during COVID? 😉

06/09/2021

Travel is back! Airline companies are giving more options for customers on how to redeem their points,

United adds money and miles options where customers can purchase airline tickets using both cash and miles redemption.

01/09/2021

Would you rather spend more money to reach elite status and use it on future award travel?

Or just simply save?🧐

Before you chase elite status, make sense for you? Ask yourself: Is hotel or airline elite status worth it? The answer is pretty simple when it comes to

30/08/2021

Families can now earn miles and redeem awards faster than ever!

Redeeming rewards is faster than every as Singapore KrisFlyer adds family pooling. This means KrisFlyer members within the same household can now transfer miles to one another.

25/08/2021

Souvla, STARZ, and KidNation are just some of the big names that Delta is partnering with to improve its food and IFE.

First-class travelers are in for a treat with Delta improving its Food and IFE services this Fall of 2021. New food and entertainment options await.

20/08/2021

CAN YOU SPOT THE DIFFERENCE?🕵️‍♂️

It took me 7 years (and thousands of credit card points) to finally sit on this bench again.😂

Anyway, almost every friend I knew was talking about Kyiv(Kiev) as the new entrepreneur/digital nomad, freelance worker hotspot this summer, and I couldn’t really understand why.

But now I know!

The last time I was here in 2014, the city had just undergone a revolution and was in total shambles.

The city has undergone a full transformation and there was an incredible renaissance going on here.

7 years later, there is a great energy here, incredible food, and a chance to network and hangout with like minded people nearly every night.

It's also a big plus that the government is respecting people’s liberty here.😍

No vax or mask mandates anywhere.

I’ll be back next summer for 2-3 months with the 🐶 for sure and maybe even take a stab at learning a little Russian to use it as a base to visit some European cities. 🇺🇦

19/08/2021

I TOOK A TRIP TO NORTH KOREA!😁

✅ AN UNBIASED REVIEW ✅

I'm in Europe right now but here's a little for y'all.

Some of you probably didn't know that I went to North Korea many years back.

It was my first time visiting the country, and probably my last due to all these travel restrictions, but it was an amazing experience I'll never forget!

19/08/2021

The answer that you've all been waiting for!😁

How long should you hold on to your points and miles? How long is too long? Find out the optimum period and whether you should hold on to credit card points more than airline miles.

11/08/2021

And they're baaaack! Did you miss 'em too?

Are you planning to go to Hawaii this year? Then we have some good news for you because United is bringing back hot food on flights to Hawaii starting August

11/08/2021

What was it like flying Lufthansa First Class? Meh?🤷‍♂️

It wasn't the best because of three reasons.

❌ Rude flight crew
❌ Covid restrictions
❌ Outdated plane and seat

But I made the best out of it.👐

I’ll have to try the product again when full service is restored and hopefully I don’t end up with a rude flight crew again.

I’m too spoiled.

The caviar spread was on point though so I’ll give them that.✅

Flying on the nose of a 747-4 was still a great experience but these double decker planes won’t be in service for much longer.

05/08/2021

Get bonus miles when you transfer your Venture Miles to British Airways. But better do it quick because it's only for a limited time.

Starting August 1, 2021, you can take advantage of a 33% Capital One transfer bonus to British Airways.with the promotion Venture Miles to Avios at a ratio of 1:1

01/08/2021

Finally off to Europe in a $7500 Lufthansa first class flight!

I feel the last few weeks of moving, wrapping up some work stuff, getting Murph comfortable, plus navigating the ever changing restrictions was daunting.

Unfortunately, Italy added Mexico to a blacklist, Spain added restrictions, and I may not get to visit all the counties I want, but it's still gonna be a blast.

I was backpacking when I was 17 before SIM cards,Airbnb, and Uber were a thing so I can handle this!

I'll be spending time in Denmark, Latvia, and Lithuania for 2 weeks, then headed to Kievn and Ukraine for 3 weeks.

Most of my friends are stationed there right now and I haven’t been there in 7 years!

Send me good vibes and blessings between country crossings. Oh, and “Schengen” no longer exists! It's back to the 1990s when traveling in Europe.

19/07/2021

Just booked a Lufthansa first-class flight that's worth $7,254 USING POINTS! ✈️💳

How did I do it?🤔

What I did was a speculative transfer from Cap One and Brex. They had a 25% bonus to Avianca for the month of June, knowing award space might pop up later.

I got an alert from Expertflyer that space opened up for July 27.....so I locked it in! 🔒

I booked a 94k mile flight for 70k points since I got a 25% bonus on my Cap One and Brex points.

United had the same award but it was 135k and was more expensive compared to the 94k...

The best part is it had a direct flight from Mexico City to Frankfurt so no pain in the butt. 🇩🇰

NO layovers
NO immigration/customs check
NO Covid testing
NO quarantine

It was a NO BS flight straight into Copenhagen with your vax card.

That's it!

In Frankfurt, they have a first-class lounge and terminal where they drive you straight to your next flight in a Limo.

Also, bottomless caviar! Gonna be a really cool experience!!!

Just sad that I will be separated from Murph (my dog) for a month though.

07/07/2021

06/07/2021

Our latest flight review on Youtube is out! 🎥 Just took a business class flight from Mexico City to São Paulo via Aeromexico during the pandemic. It was better than expected!

In this Aeromexico Flight Review I review their Business Class Offering during the Covid-19 pandemic flying from Mexico City to São Paolo (GRU - MEX) aboard ...

20/06/2021

Flying business class on an Aeromexico flight during the pandemic? Yes! It's possible.🛫

Wanna know how we booked this flight using points from start to finish? Read along!

What was it like flying 10 hours in Aeromexico's Business Class on their Boeing 787-9 during the Covid-19 pandemic? Find out in this Aeromexico Flight Review!