Uber is currently offering $10 flat rate rides in Manhattan below 96th Street with uberPOOL, allowing riders to share trips at a competitive price. This initiative aims to reduce traffic congestion in NYC while providing an affordable transportation option, even for solo travelers.
The American Express Platinum card is offering a targeted 100,000 Membership Rewards points bonus after a $3,000 spend within three months. This limited-time offer is significantly better than typical bonuses and provides valuable points that can be transferred to various airline partners for travel rewards.
Last week, there were some great Business Class deals floating around for travel to Europe later this year and even into next year. It seems like the East Coast gets the majority of the European deals, but this wave included departures from the West Coast (SFO and LAX) on either American Airlines or British Airways as low as $2,100. While I’m never keen to transfer via London’s Heathrow airport, I was able to knock an additional $400 off the price by booking with British Airways and utilizing the AARP discount, so it was a no-brainer to choose BA over AA.
New customers can take advantage of a limited-time offer on Raise.com, receiving $5 off a $25 gift card purchase with the promo code NEWRAISE25. Additionally, those looking to sell unwanted gift cards can benefit from a 5% fee discount using code SELLAF10. This promotion provides a unique opportunity to save on future purchases while decluttering unused gift cards.
Finland, whilst more than 2 hours flying time from London offers some very attractive Business Class fares to the USA. Selected dates through 2016 offer JFK for just over £1000 round trip.
Hyatt periodically offers sales and this one, for multi-night stays at a good number of properties, is decent. I’ve checked a couple of properties and the sale is real, in that it beats the normal best price. Check the list and see if you need to change any of your rates.
The blog post outlines the top five credit cards for travel rewards as of June 2015, highlighting the Citi Prestige as the leading option. It details the benefits and point earning potential of each card, emphasizing the value of rewards for frequent travelers despite the high annual fees.
Gett has reintroduced its popular $10 rides, now available anywhere south of 110th Street in Manhattan. With a Surge-Free Guarantee, riders can enjoy fixed pricing without worrying about demand fluctuations, making it a competitive alternative to other ride-sharing services.
Hilton offers a straightforward way to access discounts of 15-20% through its MVP program, allowing travelers to save without needing corporate affiliation. Additionally, the Citi Prestige credit card provides a unique “4th night free” benefit for hotel stays booked through Citi Concierge, enhancing savings further.
Lyft has increased its new user credit bonus to $30, aiming to attract more customers in a competitive market. This change follows a recent investment from Ford’s CEO and comes alongside a new driver bonus of up to $750, highlighting Lyft’s strategy to enhance its appeal against rivals like Uber.
You can score extra savings on Hilton Summer Sale by joining the TopCashBack site and earning a rebate for booking via their web site links. 14% on the already discounted summer sale rates at Hilton is pretty good and of course the rebate can be taken as Avios or Tesco Clubcard points if you don’t want the cash.
A new coupon code, ZTG7960642, provides a 4-10% discount on flights booked with United Airlines. Users have reported successful discounts on various routes, including a notable 7.5% off on a flight from NYC to HKG. Additional details and user experiences can be found in the associated Slickdeals thread.
