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Allegiant 7 new Florida routes: 5 are monopoly plays.

Allegiant Air announced seven new routes from East Coast cities to Florida, five of which have no direct nonstop competition. Only CVG-Orlando faces Delta, Frontier, and Southwest, while PVD-FLL sees JetBlue and Southwest. As a ULCC, Allegiant's base fares are already low, and the monopoly routes could see even cheaper introductory pricing. Starting dates are unconfirmed, but the network expansion positions Allegiant to undercut legacy carriers. The airline also plans to add Allegiant First premium seats next spring.

the play

Set fare alerts on the five monopoly routes—Boston to Punta Gorda, Sanford, St. Petersburg, Portsmouth to Fort Lauderdale, and Providence to Sanford—and book early to lock in low base fares before any competitor response.

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1d ago

Don't book on TopCashback's 16% Klook rate until you read the fine print.

TopCashback has boosted rates across IHG, Radisson, Viator, GetYourGuide, Klook, Expedia and more, but the 'up to' qualifiers change the deal. Viator's 15% is only for new customers, while existing customers earn 10%. Expedia's 10% applies only to new customers booking activities, with existing customers seeing 5%-8% for other travel. IHG's 12% is limited to Iberostar, though all IHG brands earn 10%. No expiry is listed, so compare rates on Cashback Monitor or Savewise before committing.

the play

Check the 'up to' terms on each rate, then compare on Cashback Monitor before booking.

1d ago

4x Southwest points on Avis or Budget: $31 value, one rental.

Southwest Rapid Rewards members can earn 2,400 points on a qualifying Avis or Budget rental now through November 15, 2026, quadrupling the standard 600. At 1.3 cents per point, that's roughly $31 toward flights, and the flat payout means a cheap weekend rental yields the same as a weeklong one. A potential surcharge of up to $1 per day and the need to attach your Rapid Rewards number to the reservation are the only catches; bonus points won't count toward status or Companion Pass.

the play

Book one qualifying Avis or Budget rental before November 15, attach your Southwest Rapid Rewards number, and earn 2,400 points regardless of rental cost.