by PointsGuru | Aug 17, 2015 | International Travel
Their has been a debate whether airlines should charge more for passengers that may take up more than one seat. It’s a controversial debate of course so the airlines most likely will not touch it. Although, If you plan on flying Uzbekistan Airways it may include a trip to the scale. The airline started a pre-flight weighing of passengers to determine the average weight of passengers and their carry-on luggage.
They claim that the procedure is strictly for research purposes and will aid the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in ensuring flight safety. Passengers will be asked to proceed through a weighing machine in the departure gate zone. (more…)
by PointsGuru | Jul 28, 2015 | Taxi Rideshare & Rentals
For a limited time, pay only $5 for Lyft Line rides requested and taken south of 97th Street within Manhattan. Lyft Line matches you with others traveling the same way. Share the ride, pay less. Better yet, with Line your trip price is set from the get-go, and is always less than original Lyft. Even if you don’t match with another passenger, your trip price is set at $5 when you’re riding solo. Bring a friend, and it’s just $1 extra.
BONUS if you are new to Lyft: Get any LYFT Ride FREE Here
$10 Flat Rate uberPOOL Rides in Manhattan
For a limited time, Uber is offering $10 flat rate rides in Manhattan below 96th St with uberPOOL. Uber competitor Gett has been doing this and they are just now catching up. You may end up sharing a ride with someone but the rate is still $10 even if you ride alone. Let’s hope that Uber reaches its goal of taking 1 million cars off the road in NYC. Other competition includes Lyft Line similar to UberPool but you may wait longer and its more expensive.
BONUS If you are a new to UBER: Get any free ride up to $20.
Via is yet another services offering $5 Rides from 110th St to Houston Street from 6:30am to 9pm. This covers most of Manhattan. If you are skilled enough to be a driver you can also get a $1k bonus from Via. This could be an up and coming contender to Uber and Lyft.
Other services in NYC include GETT and Taxi on-demand if you wish to read further to compare them all.
by PointsGuru | Jul 23, 2015 | Taxi Rideshare & Rentals
Lyft is finally catching up to Uber when it comes to rewards incentives and this one is one of the best I have seen yet. According to the New York Times you will soon be able to get FREE Starbucks drinks for riding Lyft. The new partnership between Starbucks and Lyft will reward both drivers and passengers.
Uber has partnered with Starwood Hotels and Capital One for some great incentives so far this year. With this new Lyft promotion is like no other because you can earn Starbucks stars when you take rides with Lyft and achieve Starbucks Gold Status.
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by PointsGuru | Jul 23, 2015 | Taxi Rideshare & Rentals
The battle for airport to and from rides is heating up with ridesharing now available at some destinations. No matter if you can get a Lyft or Uber when you land at baggage claim you can always get dropped off easily. The ridesharing service Lyft is offering $5 off two Lyft airport rides to or from featured airports. The promo codes below are valid today 7/23/15 to 9/8/15.
How to get this offer:
1. Download the Lyft App if you do not already have it. Click here for a Free $20 Credit on top of the $5 airport credit you will receive.
2. Open your Lyft app and tap the menu button in the upper left corner
Click “Payment”.
3. At the bottom, click “Add credit code” and enter any of the codes for your airports you will be using.
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by PointsGuru | Jul 23, 2015 | Capital One, Taxi Rideshare & Rentals
Capital One credit card and debit card members, including Capital One 360 customers, can get up to $25 worth of free ice cream delivered by Uber on Friday, July 24, 2015. This offer is available globally in 252 cities in 57 countries on 6 continents, including almost 100 U.S. cities as part of the #UberIceCream promotion.
How To Get Free Ice Cream:
1. Open the Uber app on Friday, July 24th, between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM. If you are not signed up for Uber yet you can do so here and get $20 off your first ride. (more…)
