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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Airline expert who pays just £500 for flights worth more than £8,000 thanks to his insider tricks. Now NICKY KELVIN reveals exactly how anyone can do it and save themselves a fortune
If there's someone who knows a thing or two about turning left on a plane for little to no money, it's Nicky Kelvin. The Points Guy's travel and points expert, Nicky has saved thousands on plane tickets over the years, by building up points and air miles and then using them to pay for flights.
National Post
29-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
Scene+ Travel, Powered by Expedia Launches Travel Packages – Offering Incredible Points Earning, Redemption, and Savings Opportunities to Its Members
Article content To celebrate, throughout the month of June, Scene+ will offer 3,000 bonus points for members who book a travel package of three or more nights Article content Article content TORONTO — Scene+ members can now book travel packages through Scene+ Travel, Powered by Expedia, giving them access to new ways to save and opportunities to earn and redeem points when planning their next travel adventure. Plus, when redeeming their Scene+ points for a travel package – airfare and hotel, members can now also earn points on the hotel portion of their package. Article content 'Our members have been clear with us – they want more opportunities to earn points and greater flexibility when it comes to booking travel,' said Candice Troupe, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Partnerships at Scene+. 'This is just the latest example of our commitment to provide Scene+ members with unique offers and new ways to earn and redeem Scene+ points on the things that matter the most to them.' Article content As Canadians look for ways to stay home and explore their own country, Scene+ Travel, Powered by Expedia makes that easier with offers that focus on domestic travel to cities like Vancouver, Halifax, Toronto, Calgary and Montreal. Members looking to travel the globe will also have access to promotions for popular international destinations like Cancun, London, Tokyo and Mumbai. Article content There are no limitations on destinations and Scene+ members have the flexibility to pay with points, their preferred payment card, or a mix of both. When booking packages in June, members can earn 3,000 bonus points and as always there is no minimum points balance required to redeem towards any package. Having a Scotiabank Scene+ credit card remains the best and fastest way for members to earn Scene+ points and travel faster. Members who pay with an eligible Scotiabank Scene+ credit card can earn up to 6X the points on any booking. Article content Scene+ is a carefully curated rewards program offering its more than 15 million members the opportunity to earn points in a wide variety of ways, in a manner that suits their buying habits and lifestyle. Trust is at the core of the program – members trust that Scene+ and its partners deliver consistent value across product and service categories that have impact in their lives. Through its relationship with Scotiabank, Scene+ members have an opportunity to accelerate their points-earning potential with eight options on credit or debit cards that give members access to a whole new level of rewards and value. More info at Article content Expedia Group, Inc. brands power travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Expedia Group's three flagship consumer brands include: Expedia ®, ®, and Vrbo ®. For more information, visit Follow us on X @expediagroup and check out our LinkedIn. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Media information: Article content Article content Article content
Associated Press
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
2025 Most Valuable Player Voting
Selected by a global panel of 100 sportswriters and broadcasters. Players were awarded five points for a first-place vote, three points for a second-place vote and one point for a third-place vote:
Fox News
10-05-2025
- Business
- Fox News
Is First Class for everyone? This guy may have the answer
Brian Kelly started "The Points Guy" to help people maximize their credit card points and miles for better travel experiences. "My passion is helping people maximize their points and miles so they can travel better," Kelly told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview. The Points Guy is a website that helps travelers expand on their experiences and also get tips on all things travel. Aside from airplane miles and credit card points, the website answers any questions travelers may have so they can feel prepared and encouraged to travel. Kelly's passion for travel and his interest in maximizing points began as a kid in the 1990s. "My dad got a job for a startup. We lived outside of Philadelphia. And so he would travel from Philadelphia to LA every other week. So, while it was tough on us as kids that he couldn't make every basketball game, the silver lining of it all is that he got a lot of frequent flyer miles. So when I was 12 years old, he challenged me, 'Hey, if you can figure out how to use these miles, our family of six would go on vacation for free.'" Kelly decided that the family would visit the Cayman Islands, after being inspired by the book "The Firm" by John Grisham. Fast-forward to 2010, when Kelly began The Points Guy as a blog that expanded into a company with staff around the world. Kelly started The Points Guy after utilizing points throughout college and young adult life and getting experiences like first-class airplane seats by using frequent flyer miles, even while on a tight budget. "While we still focus a lot on points and credit cards, we cover everything travel, from cruises to theme parks. We want to let travelers get the most out of their experience. So if there are smart ways to book things, to get discounts, to get cheap fares-- And I also like to think, you know, in general, we're giving life tips, whether it's loyalty programs or credit cards. We empower consumers to understand the ecosystem that they're operating in," Kelly said. Kelly wrote the book "How To Win At Travel" to help answer the range of questions travelers may have, from travel tips to even grappling with anxiety. "It's been 15 years since I started The Points Guy," he said. "And while we've helped millions and millions of people get value out of the system, there's still so many people who are overwhelmed. Now there's almost too much information in social media and online, where it can be very difficult for someone who's new to this to approach it in a way that makes sense. So I wrote 'How To Win At Travel' to be that on-ramp guide to people who want to do more in travel." "Playing the points game isn't just about travel. It's about investing in your own personal financial success," he said. Brian Kelly will appear on "Fox & Friends" on Monday morning.
BBC News
06-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Football tables: How are teams separated after points and goal difference?
When football teams in the elite levels in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are level on points in the league table, they are first separated by goal difference. Goal difference is calculated by subtracting the total number of goals a team has conceded during the season from the number they have scored. So a team who has scored 60 and conceded 55 will have a goal difference of +5. But sometimes, two teams will have both the same number of points and the same goal difference. In that scenario, the makeup of that goal difference comes into play. Priority is given to the team with the higher goals scored tally. So let's take the above as an example again. Team A has a goal difference of +5, having scored 60 and conceded 55. While Team B also sits on +5, it has scored 70 while conceding 65. Therefore, Team B is placed higher in the league table. After goals scored, teams can be separated based on their head-to-head record. If Team A accrued more points during games between the two sides than Team B, then Team A would sit higher in the table. If they earned the same amount of points in those games, the team which scored more goals in head-to-head matches is given priority, followed by the team which scored more goals away from home in those fixtures. If, after all of that, two teams are somehow still precisely level, then disciplinary records or alphabetical order can be used to determine who goes where. But if that were to happen at the end of a season, and a crucial outcome like the title, qualification for a European place or relegation was being decided, a one-off playoff match between the two teams is used as a fairer alternative.
