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06/02/2026

We're always watching for transfer bonuses that allow you to get more out of your credit card points by sending them to specific airlines, and American Express has fallen short … Continued

American Express is out with a new 20% bonus when you transfer points to Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Be sure to take advantage before this transfer bonus ends on Nov. 10.

06/01/2026

Rove might not be a household name, but it's getting there … and big transfer bonuses like this are a major reason why: You can currently get a 50% bonus … Continued

Rove Miles just rolled out a big 50% transfer bonus to Turkish Miles&Smiles through June 30, 2026. You can use this bonus to save big on domestic United flights or to fly business class to Turkey for less.

05/29/2026

Raise your hand if you've ever stayed up late or waited until Tuesday in hopes of booking a cheaper flight. Okay, now lower your hand … and never do it … Continued

Looking for the cheapest flights? We've got data-backed insights on the best booking times, why Tuesday deals are a myth, and how you can actually save on airfare.

05/28/2026

Two Taps, One Promise
There was once a man who realized that the world was not starving for information… it was starving for Connection.
Not connection through wires alone. Not connection through noise, division, or endless distraction. But connection through Love. Through remembrance. Through the quiet awakening of the human spirit.
And so he made a promise.
Not a promise written in stone. Not a promise spoken for applause. But a living promise carried within his heart like a sacred flame.
A promise that every family, no matter their pain, struggle, history, language, or location, could remember that they were never truly disconnected.
He called it The Connection.
And with only two taps, the distance between souls began to disappear.
One tap to open the door. One tap to awaken remembrance.
A mother searching for peace found hope. A father burdened by pressure found purpose. A young dreamer lost in confusion found direction. A family divided by silence found conversation again.
Across cities… Across oceans… Across generations…
The frequency began to rise.
Not through force. Not through fear. But through intentional Love flowing from one connected mind to another.
Like ripples across still water, each act of service expanded outward.
A message became a movement. A movement became a legacy. And that legacy became a living bridge between Heaven and humanity.
Because Heaven was never meant to be viewed as a distant place above the clouds.
Heaven is a frequency.
A vibration of peace. A rhythm of compassion. A state of unity where people remember the sacred truth:
Connection is Everything and Everything is Connected in Love.
And every time someone chose kindness over judgment… service over selfishness… understanding over division…
the frequency of Heaven rose a little higher through the hearts of families worldwide.
Children began dreaming bigger. Parents began healing deeper. Communities began remembering their power.
The promise continued traveling from household to household like light passing through open windows at sunrise.
And though technology carried the signal… Love carried the mission.
This was never just about an app. Never just about words. Never just about business.
It was about restoration.
A restoration of spirit. A restoration of unity. A restoration of humanity remembering itself again.
Two taps. One promise.
To leave behind more than wealth. More than buildings. More than temporary success.
But a living frequency…
A legacy strong enough to echo through generations.
A legacy reminding the world that no matter how dark things appear…
we are still connected.
And as long as we stay connected in Love…
Heaven continues rising through us all.
I AM Connected. Just Go! Don’t Stop.
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05/28/2026

It’s a Brave (?) New World … of Hyatt. The hotel chain (almost) everybody loves officially brought down the hammer with some sweeping and painful changes to its award program. … Continued

Hyatt, this hurts. After the beloved hotel program's massive changeover, we dig into the good, the bad, and the ugly with the new World of Hyatt.

05/27/2026

United.com has long been one of our favorite websites to search for award availability. While its functionality has changed over the years, it's still a handy way to search for … Continued
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Looking for the best deals to redeem your United miles? Use this guide to find and book award tickets on United and its Star Alliance partners.

05/26/2026

American Airlines in-flight Wi-Fi is about to get a big upgrade … on some of its planes. The carrier announced Tuesday that it will install SpaceX’s Starlink Wi-Fi on more … Continued

American Airlines is adding fast, free Starlink Wi-Fi to nearly half its fleet beginning early next year. For travelers tired of unreliable airplane internet – especially on an airline that relies so heavily on personal-device streaming – this is a major step in the right direction.

05/22/2026

Death, taxes, and airline program devaluations – those are the only three certainties in life. The latest – or soon to be latest – victim? The British Airways Club. The U.K.-carrier … Continued

British Airways just sent out a notice that award fees are going up starting next week, May 27, 2026. The good news for anyone sitting on a stash of Avios is that the airline gave travelers a limited window to book now at the current, lower prices.

05/21/2026

We know, we know: The flight prices have gotten rough out there, travelers … but not everywhere. So on this week’s pod, Gunnar and Kyle devote the show to spelling … Continued

We know: Flight prices have gotten brutal lately ... but not everywhere. So the guys devote the show to helping you find better fares this year.

05/20/2026

Last month, the European Union fully rolled out its new Entry/Exit System (EES) for non-EU nationals visiting Europe for short stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. … Continued

EES is intended to make Europe’s border checks more efficient ... but for now, the system is creating a new bottleneck at airports across the continent. Here's what you need to know.