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Uber’s New LaGuardia Pickup Experience for UberX Rides Uber has announced they’re making changes at LaGuardia airport for UberX rides. You’ll now request an UberX in the app, however rather than be assigned a specific driver, you’ll receive a PIN code. You’ll then wait in a line where you’ll be given the next available driver.…
UberX More Expensive than UberBlack?! On a recent trip to LaGuardia airport, I decided to request an Uber and noticed that there was surge pricing from Manhattan to LaGuardia airport. However what was interesting was that it appears only UberX was surging, and UberBlack was the regular price, meaning that an UberBlack ride was actually…
Cheap Flights Between Mainland and Hawaii Looking to book to Hawaii? Check out these fares from Hawaiian Airlines from only $278 roundtrip. Book by 1/24/2020 to take advantage of these fares. What Credit Card Should I Use? Make sure to use a card that will earn you bonus points on your airline purchase, like the The Platinum…
Free Entrance National Parks Today! Looking for something fun to do today? Today in honor of MLK’s Birthday, you can take advantage of entrance fee-free day. National parks are America’s best idea, and there are more than 400 parks available to everyone, every day. The fee-free days provide a great opportunity to visit…
Shake Shack has an offer for Buy One Burger, Get One Free (up to $6 maximum) via their app. If you are hungry for lunch or dinner, check this one out now through January 6, 2020! Use promotion code:Â THANKYOU19 Offer is available for one-time use only until 01/06/2020 at all participating Shake Shack locations on…
Recently Hyatt made an announcement sharing news Hyatt is expanding their ongoing alliance with Small Luxury Hotels (SLH). If you’ve ever wondered how to use points for hotel in Anguilla, this will be good news for you. Hyatt has been aggressively expanding their alliance this year. In fact, it was not long ago that Hyatt…
The TSA announced two new airlines would be participating in the TSA Pre-Check program which brings the total airlines to 73. The newest additions include Alitalia Airlines and Qantas Airways. We’ve written Why TSA PreCheck Lines Should be Shorter Now thanks to the “PreCheck is PreCheck Act of 2018â€, which would ensure only travelers who are members of…
American Airlines has announced their latest Buy Miles promotion, which is running now through January 5, 2020, where you can earn up to 105,000 bonus American Airlines AAdvantage miles. American Airlines constantly offers promotions when purchasing miles, so I’m not the least surprised to see another one being offered. With this new offer if you wanted…
Here’s something you don’t expect to happen when you take a flight — getting stung by a scorpion. Earlier this week, an United Airlines passenger flying from San Francisco to Atlanta was stung by the arachnida. Per TMZ, A rep from United responded to the claim, saying, “After learning that one of our customers on…
World of Hyatt announced the newest MLife Las Vegas property, NoMad Las Vegas, will now be included in World of Hyatt’s reciprocal privileges including the ability of earning and redeeming World of Hyatt points. NoMad Las Vegas has 293 guest rooms and suites, situated on the top four floors of Park MGM, each with a…
Hurry Jet Blue Flash Fares From $20! Looking for great, last-minute fares to JetBlue destinations that could be gone in a flash? Check out #JetBlueFlashFares which are valid for selected flights, selected dates and selected routes starting at $20 one-way. Looking for super low fares to JetBlue destinations? You’re in luck! But, hurry, these will be…
It’s December, which means cardholders of the The Platinum Card® from American Express not only receive their monthly $15 in Uber credits, as this month they’ll get a $20 bonus for $35 in Uber Cash. How to use your Amex Benefit After adding your destination, tap on your payment method Select Uber Cash If you’re using ride…
Mileage runs are a great way to earn extra elite qualifying miles for airline elite status, especially at the end of the calendar year if you find yourself short on miles. There’s a couple ways to go about on how to find a good mileage run deal, so below is a rundown on the options…
It may only be November, however for those in the Northeast specifically the NYC and surrounding areas, expect to see possible snow on Sunday into Monday. Due to the forecasted weather, several airlines have issued weather waivers allowing you to change or cancel your flight without penalty. Here is what you can do if you…
Similar to last year, Cheesecake Factory is offering a holiday gift card promotion from November 29, 2019 – December 2, 2019, where every $25 gift card purchased either their website or in restaurants, you will receive two free slices of Cheesecake, each redeemable for a complimentary slice of cheesecake from January 1, 2020 through March…
If you’re looking for a cheap alternative to popular car service options Uber and Lyft, you might want to check out Via. Via is offering a shared ride option from New York’s LaGuardia airport to Manhattan for just $15. In addition to Manhattan, the $15 shared rate also applies to rides to Brooklyn and Queens.…
How much would you be willing to pay to have dinner at Olive Garden? Olive Garden Times Square is having a special dinner buffet celebration for New Years Eve, which starts at $400 per person. Forget Olive Garden’s Never Ending Pasta Bowl for $10.99, in order to partake in their NYE dinner buffet, you’ll be…
Panera Bread has their MyPanera loyalty program, where you earn rewards based on how often you dine and what you order. However, it appears that the MyPanera loyalty rewards earned through the program might not be as lucrative as they’ve used to be. Unlike competitors such as Starbucks that have more defined loyalty programs where…
Transavia Airlines is being accused of antisemitism after passengers from an arriving flight from Tel Aviv waited over 2 hours for their checked baggage to be delivered at the carousel. The incident took place at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), France’s third largest airport, and the accusers are saying this has been going on for several…
As a reminder, the U.S. Mint is going to be releasing their American Eagle 2019 One Ounce Silver Enhanced Reverse Proof Thursday, and will only have 30,000 coins available, making it a hot item for collectors. As I’m not a coin collector, I don’t have much interest in this, however PFS Buyers Club, which is a coin…