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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday, 4 October 2026
Hello travellers, Greetings from London! I’m here in the United Kingdom thanks to a bunch of credit card points transferred to Cathay Pacific before the conversion was devalued. Two flights to get here: one on an A350, and the other on a B777 with Aria Suites in Business Class. What happened...
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Last Chance Deals: IHG points sale, United portal promo, Hotels.com gift card discount, & more
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week, along with a collection of other deals due to end soon. It’s a bit of a quieter week for expiring deals, but there are still several soon-to-end offers that are worth being aware of. That includes the latest IHG points...
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IHG Just Scrambled My Credit Card Strategy
My IHG credit card strategy just got scrambled, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. I was already planning to cancel one of our IHG Premier cards. Now Chase and…
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The Airport Lounge Rule That Most People Don’t Know About
Most airport lounge rules are pretty obvious. Keep the noise down, don’t take over four seats and behave like a civilized human. But there’s another rule that surprises even frequent…
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Point.me’s New Tool Finds Award Flights, Transfers Your Points And Books For You [Roundup]
Point.me is offering banks a service that finds award flights, creates loyalty accounts, transfers points and completes bookings for their customers. Also: Seattle–Europe business class for 45,000 Flying Blue miles, a 25% Amex transfer bonus, and an airport parking honor system where nearly 40% don’t pay.
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Sapphire Reserve® Exclusive Tables adds 40 restaurants, and removes 12
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® card includes twice-annual $150 credits for restaurant spending at Sapphire Reserve Exclusive Tables. These are a curated selection of high-end restaurants available through a special version of OpenTable. You do NOT need to make a reservation or pay through Chase or OpenTable in order to earn...
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Travel Is NOT Free: Why Loyalty Is Not Worth The Effort
Articles and videos which are filled with credit card advertisements, sponsored content, influencer rhetoric, and affiliate links to convince you that travel is “free” have constantly been churned out over the years — even though travel is NOT free and loyalty is generally not worth the effort. One of the...
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Frontier Passenger Says Man Boarded With Fake Boarding Pass, Forced Everyone Off Plane By Refusing To Leave
A Frontier Airlines passenger says everyone aboard her flight had to get off because a man with a fake boarding pass refused to leave. Police eventually escorted him off, but there is an obvious question here: how did he get onto the aircraft in the first place? Frontier Flight Deplaned...
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Qantas A380 First Class (Sydney to Dallas): Bottom Line Review
After a wild week of fast-paced, high-energy travel (on very limited sleep), Greg and I flew back to the United States from the land Down Under in comfort and style, traveling first class aboard the Qantas A380. While Qantas First doesn’t enjoy quite the same reverential reputation as the opulent first...
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American Airlines Has Solved Its London Catering Mess—And Keeping Staff To Check Food For Every Plane
American says its Heathrow catering transition should be complete October 28 after a shortage of specialized trucks. But the more encouraging detail is what happens afterward: catering coordinators will keep checking every departure so crews have what they need.
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Mistake? Alaska Airlines’ New 737 MAX 10 Leaves Economy Class Without Seatback Screens
Alaska Airlines is finally adding seatback screens to its Boeing 737 fleet, but only for passengers in its two premium cabins on the incoming 737 MAX 10. Everyone else will use their own devices. I welcome the investment up front, but I think leaving screens out of economy is a...
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Chilling: Flydubai Pilot Was Banned From Flying In Oman Over Extremism Concerns Before Attempt To Crash Flight
The flydubai cockpit attack is disturbing enough. Now comes reporting that the first officer had previously been suspended from flying over extremism concerns. How did someone with that history end up flying an aircraft full of passengers to Israel? Flydubai Pilot Reportedly Suspended Over Extremism Concerns Before Cockpit Attack As...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond – 3rd October
We’ve hit the buffers on another week, and as usual, the world is proving that there is only one constant within it – change. But it’s still Saturday, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The Golden Boys of Birmingham ( James Watt, Matthew...
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2026年10月期間限定クレジットカードオファー
紹介リンク募集記事はコミュニティでしています。ぜひコミュニティに参加ください Amex Blue Business Plus 年会費：無料 普段のボーナス：なし 期間限定ボーナス：15,000 ポイント ミニマムスぺンド：最初の3か月で3,000ドル 陸の一言： 年会費無料でAmexポイントのMRポイントを貯めることができ、さらに提携エアラインにトランスファーもできます！ そして買い物全てのカテゴリーで２％貯まるという何とも優秀なクレジットカード。私の財布にはいつもこのクレジットカードが入っています。ビジネスクレジットカードですが誰でも実に簡単に作れます！ 年会費無料で2％貯まりトランスファーできるクレジットカードはこれだけなのでMRポイントを貯める人なら絶対持っているべきクレジットカードです。 普段の買い物でお得なAmexクレジットカードの組み合わせでもBusiness Blue Plusは必須アイテムです！ AmexクレジットカードとRakutenポータルを併用するとかなりMRポイントが貯まります！MRポイント貯めている人は必ず登録しましょう！ Blue Business Plusの魅力↓ 年会費無料 MRポイントが貯まる 2％貯まる MRポイントを提携エアラインにトランスファーできる 5/24にカウントされない Amex Blue Business Plusレビュー Amex Blue Business Plus紹介リンク（ブログ読者さん）       Hilton Aspire  年会費：550ドル 普段のボーナス：150,000ポイント 期間限定ボーナス：200,000ポイント ミニマムスぺンド：6か月で6,000ドル 陸の一言： ボーナスが175k→200kに上がっています。Aspireは作れば自動的に無料宿泊券1枚もらえます。そこにこの200ｋはお得です！ 日本に帰国した人、日本でHiltonに泊まる人にとってはより使いやすい💳になりました。なのでHiltonポイント、Aspire作るのは日本で使うのが目的！という人は迷わず作りましょう。 ずっとキープする価値のある数少ない年会費高額のクレジットカードです。本帰国する人達が持っている💳の中にこのAspireが含まれているケースが多いです。理由は確実に年会費以上回収できるからです。 Hilton Aspireの魅力↓ 入会ボーナス👍...
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Pontos pra Voar
Bate-papo PPV: seu grupo gratuito para tirar dúvidas e trocar dicas
Procurando um grupo gratuito sobre pontos e milhas? Entre agora para o bate-papo do Pontos Pra Voar, um grupo 100% gratuito criado para quem gosta de viajar, acumular milhas e aproveitar melhor os programas de fidelidade. Nela, você pode tirar dúvidas, trocar dicas e conversar com outros apaixonados por viagens....
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Jetzt doppelte World of Hyatt Punkte bei neuen Hotels
Die Promo für neue Hotels wurde verändert … Seit Ewigkeiten hat World of Hyatt eine Promo für neue…
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As melhores companhias aéreas do mundo em 2026
Quem são as melhores companhias aéreas do mundo em 2026? A resposta acaba de ser divulgada pela Skytrax, responsável pelo tradicional World Airline Awards, premiação frequentemente chamada de “Oscar da aviação”. E, mais uma vez, a grande vencedora veio da Ásia: a Singapore Airlines foi eleita a Melhor Companhia Aérea...
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Erhöhte Miles and More Meilengutschrift bei Weiterleitung zu Marriott Bonvoy
Mit Weiterleitung von Miles and More zu Marriott Bonvoy mehr Meilen sammeln … Wer sich von Miles and…
Brazil
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Prorrogou! Nomad oferece até 100 dólares ou euros de cashback na 1ª conversão
Perdeu o prazo? A Nomad decidiu estender a sua oferta especial para novos clientes, oferecendo 5% de cashback na primeira conversão e possibilidade de receber até 100 dólares ou euros. Para aproveitar essa promoção, é necessário realizar o cadastro com o cupom PPV26 e a primeira conversão de pelo menos R$...
Brazil
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Parques aquáticos perto de São Paulo para curtir o mês das crianças
 Confira nossa sugestão de parques aquáticos no interior de São Paulo com piscinas, toboáguas e atrações para diferentes idades para curtir com a família no mês das crianças. Parques Aquáticos em São Paulo para o mês das crianças Outubro chegou, o calor está dando as caras e ainda dá tempo...
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Brussels Miles and More Meilenschnäppchen Oktober 2026
Die Brussels Meilenschnäppchen sind da … Brussels macht wie im September mit einem Ziel der Business Langstrecke bei…
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Resgate trechos pelo Brasil a partir de 2.400 pontos + taxas
A edição do alerta de passagens PPV deste sábado chegou! Para ajudar no planejamento da sua próxima viagem, nossa equipe reuniu 15 opções de trechos pelo Brasil para você resgatar, gastando a partir de 2.400 pontos + taxas. Abaixo, veja as disponibilidades e aproveite. Passagens pelo Brasil com milhas Na...
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Europa terá ligação direta de trem entre Alemanha e Itália
Frecciarossa fará ligações sem troca de trem entre Munique, na Alemanha, e Milão e Roma, na Itália, em projeto que prevê novas extensões e outras rotas internacionais para 2027. Novas conexões de trem entre Alemanha e Itália A malha ferroviária europeia ganhará novas conexões diretas entre Alemanha e Itália a...
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Os queridinhos de setembro: confira os produtos mais vendidos dos nossos grupos
Bom sábado, leitores! Que tal conferir quais foram os produtos mais vendidos da Amazon e Mercado Livre em setembro? Reunimos uma seleção com os itens que mais se destacaram entre os participantes dos nossos grupos. Veja os destaques do mês e descubra quais produtos chamaram mais atenção. Produtos mais vendidos...
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Feriado de 12 de outubro de 2026: para onde os brasileiros querem viajar
São Paulo lidera as buscas por voos entre os destinos para o feriado de 12 de outubro de 2026, enquanto Lisboa aparece como destaque internacional. Levantamentos de KAYAK, Omio e Decolar também apontam interesse por praias do Nordeste, escapadas de ônibus e hospedagens em cidades com atrações para famílias. Feriado...
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Hotéis próximos à Avenida Paulista: confira diárias a partir de R$ 166
Se você está planejando uma viagem para São Paulo, escolher uma hospedagem bem localizada pode fazer toda a diferença. Reunimos hotéis próximos à Avenida Paulista com diárias a partir de R$ 166. Veja as opções disponíveis e encontre uma hospedagem que combine com seus planos. Hotéis próximos à Avenida Paulista...
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Aproveite passagens no Flying Blue a partir de 6.000 milhas
O Flying Blue lançou uma nova promoção com oportunidades para quem deseja viajar pelo mundo utilizando milhas. São emissões pela Europa a partir de 6.000 milhas e voos intercontinentais a partir de 18.750 milhas. Confira os destinos participantes e aproveite para planejar sua próxima viagem internacional. Promoção Flying Blue O...
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Cartão Azul Itaú celebra 12 anos com até 120 mil pontos bônus e prorrogação da oferta de pontos turbinados
O Azul Fidelidade e o Itaú estão com um duplo benefício ativo para quem deseja emitir uma nova via do cartão co-branded. A campanha de aniversário de 12 anos, oferecendo até 120 mil pontos bônus mediante metas de gastos, segue válida e agora ganha um reforço: a prorrogação do período...
Brazil
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Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 2 de outubro de 2026
Está no ar mais um Radar PPV! Encerre sua sexta-feira com mais uma seleção especial das principais oportunidades encontradas pela nossa equipe no universo dos pontos, milhas e viagens. Confira as promoções, fique por dentro das novidades e veja quais ofertas podem ajudar você a economizar. Promoções de acúmulo de...
Brazil
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Segue valendo: Smiles oferece até 270 mil milhas em novas assinaturas do clube
A campanha da Smiles segue valendo para quem quer aproveitar uma oportunidade e assinar o clube. Em novas adesões, é possível receber até 270 mil milhas, conforme o plano escolhido. A oferta está disponível até as 10h do dia 7 de outubro. Confira as condições e aproveite enquanto estiver disponível....
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Aerolíneas Argentinas lança stopover em Buenos Aires com benefícios para passageiros em conexão
A Aerolíneas Argentinas e a Visit Buenos Aires lançaram um novo programa de stopover na capital argentina. Passageiros elegíveis poderão estender a conexão na cidade e aproveitar benefícios em hotéis, restaurantes, experiências e traslados. Stopover em Buenos Aires Uma conexão em Buenos Aires agora pode se transformar em alguns dias...
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Últimas horas: compre milhas LATAM Pass com até 65% OFF e viaje a partir de R$ 130 + taxas
Aproveite as últimas horas da promoção de compra de milhas LATAM Pass com até 65% de desconto e garanta passagens nacionais a partir de R$ 130 + taxas e internacionais a partir de R$ 326,66 + taxas. A seguir, confira os detalhes e aproveite! LATAM Pass oferece até 65% de...
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Azul revela detalhes do voo que levou a bandeira do Brasil à orla do Rio
A Azul lançou um documentário que revela os bastidores do voo especial realizado em maio deste ano em homenagem à Seleção Brasileira. A aeronave Embraer E195-E2, adesivada com a bandeira do Brasil, fez uma passagem baixa sobre a orla do Rio de Janeiro, em uma ação que marcou uma das...
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Alerta PPV! Smiles tem voos para Paris a partir de 79.200 milhas + taxas
Paris nos planos da próxima viagem? No alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou oportunidades para conhecer a capital francesa usando milhas Smiles, com emissões a partir de 79.200 milhas + taxas e saídas de diferentes cidades do Brasil. Confira os trechos e as datas disponíveis e comece...
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United libera status match para clientes da American e Delta
A United Airlines lançou uma oferta promocional de status match voltada exclusivamente para clientes elite da American Airlines e da Delta Air Lines. A campanha permite que membros elegíveis transfiram temporariamente seu status para o MileagePlus e, caso cumpram uma meta de gastos em voos da United durante o período...
Brazil
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Troque pontos Azul Fidelidade por malas no Meu Resgate Favorito
Poucas unidades! O Azul Fidelidade acaba de liberar uma nova edição do Meu Resgate Favorito. Desta vez, é possível resgatar malas da Travelux com pontos! Ficou interessado? Confira os detalhes a seguir e aproveite, pois essa oferta acaba em minutos. Meu Resgate Favorito No Shopping Azul, você pode trocar seus...
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American Airlines libera reservas com dinheiro e milhas no AAdvantage
A American Airlines anunciou uma nova opção para os participantes do AAdvantage: em breve, será possível combinar dinheiro e milhas na compra de passagens aéreas. A funcionalidade será disponibilizada gradualmente nas próximas semanas para membros elegíveis e poderá ser utilizada pelo site da companhia e pelo aplicativo. Passageiros poderão escolher...
Points With a Crew
These Are The Most Unacceptable Things You Can Do On An Airplane
A recent poll ranked 37 things you can do on an airplane, from acceptable to not. Leading the way was letting children play in the aisle, followed by ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 373: Reader Edition
Well, it was bound to happen sooner or later: some bizarre person who founded The Gate With Brian Cohen — he has admitted to errors in the past and will remain unidentified in this article — committed a careless mistake in a graphic illustration for an article called New “Flight...

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Flight Attendant Walks Up To Couple. Then The Wife Begs Her To Move Her Husband To Another Seat
"Traveling with a man who is a romantic partner is EXHAUSTING."
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Up to $50 off at Amazon with 125 Citi points
Amazon.com is offering up to 40% off / up to a $50 discount when using 125 Citi Thank You points (worth $1) at checkout. Note that your offer may vary — mine was only for 20% off up to $15.   The Deal Amazon is offering up to 40% for...
The Bulkhead Seat
2026 Weekly Review: October 2nd
Greetings from Chicago! I was in San Francisco for a few days this week…
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Hotel Parking Fees Are Getting Ridiculous. Here’s How To Avoid Them
Overnight parking can add a surprisingly large amount to the cost of a hotel stay. Fortunately, there are several ways to avoid or reduce the charge, if you plan ahead.…
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Current hotel promotions for October 2026
All major hotel brands dangle various carrots in front of customers to incentivize their patronage. Bonuses for for elite status, loyalty program membership and credit card spending all serve as sweeteners that make rewards-earning a little faster and more fruitful. Promotions are another significant way that hotel loyalty programs try...
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American Airlines Flight Attendant Complains To Delayed Passengers—“I’ve Been Up Almost 24 Hours”
After their first plane returned to Los Angeles, Maui passengers boarded a replacement—and heard a flight attendant say he’d been awake almost 24 hours. He blamed a scheduling mix-up, while a passenger says the crew’s frustration carried into service.
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Woman Warns Airline About Her Nut Allergy. Then She Sees What They Start Handing Out
"I don't have to change my habits for you!"
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: October 03, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m off on a quick adventure, which should involve some fun airline reviews, a cruise review, and more. Stay tuned, and I’ll continue publishing my Japan trip report, from the journey I wrapped up a couple of weeks ago. On...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hyatt Accelerates Luxury Expansion Across Mexico and the Americas
Hyatt is closing out 2026 by expanding its luxury portfolio across Mexico, Canada, the…
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Smart Belt 2026 (Back By Sunday)
The Smart Belt 2026 is an Italian leather belt with 32 micro-adjustments, cut-to-size system, and a Kevlar core. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
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How to Visit Jewel During a Singapore Changi Airport Layover
Singapore’s Changi Airport has plenty to keep travelers occupied during a layover. But visiting its most recognizable attraction – the Rain Vortex inside Jewel – requires a little planning. Jewel…
Frequent Miler
Hertz Amex Offer: Get $75 back when spending $350+
A new, targeted Hertz Amex Offer Is out this week: get a $75 statement credit when you spend $350 or more on rentals through mid-October. The Deal Spend $350+ on one or more rentals at Hertz Corporate-owned locations in the US & get $75 back as a statement credit with...
Miles To Memories
Up To 50% Off Amazon! Amex Membership Rewards Pay With Points Offer Is Back
There is a new 50% Off Amazon With Membership Rewards Points offer that you can check your account to see if you are targeted for it.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Equator. Ecuador. Equinox?
The main reason why I traveled to Ecuador is for the quest to reach the equator on the equinox so that I can claim to have been in spring, summer, autumn, and winter within a split second — but things do not always work out as intended; and I cannot...
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Review: Qatar Airways Al Mourjan Business Lounge – The Garden Doha (DOH)
Qatar Airways’ Al Mourjan Business Lounge known as “The Garden” in Doha (DOH) is a beautiful place to spend a long layover, with extensive seating, good food, quiet rooms, and even a gym. I spent much of an eight-hour overnight connection here and enjoyed the lounge…though the service at dinner...
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Denver Airport Spent Over $21,000 On A Party For One Employee—$466 Per Attendee [Roundup]
Denver airport spent over $21,000 on one employee’s retirement party for just 45 people—more than $466 per attendee. Also: a Delta Diamond with 10 million SkyMiles eyes United, nearly 40% skip paying at an airport’s honor-system parking lot, and Australia’s card surcharge ban shifts the cost into advertised prices.
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This Simple Hotel Room Hack Gives You Extra Space When You Need It
Hotel rooms aren’t exactly overflowing with usable surfaces, especially when two people need space at the same time. Turns out there’s an easy solution hiding in many rooms. I’d like…
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Chase’s New $350 IHG Card Offers 200,000 Points—Plus $400 In Flight Credits Before Your First Renewal
Chase’s new $350 IHG credit card can return $400 in flight credits before your first renewal, on top of a 200,000-point initial bonus. It also gives you enough elite nights to choose a confirmable suite upgrade without first earning those nights through hotel stays.
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Brothers Board Flight To London. Then The Wheel Falls Off The Plane. Then It Gets Worse
"You're all gonna have to get off the plane."
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Current point transfer bonuses for October 2026
The best points rewards programs, in our opinion, are those that allow points to be transferred to many different airline and hotel loyalty programs. In this way, it’s often possible to get outsized value from your points. For example, suppose you want to fly lie-flat business class to Europe. Prices...
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Review: United Club – San Antonio International (SAT), Terminal
Small former Continental Presidents Club is dated but staff is wonderful and buffet is decent The summary The lounge is near gate B3 at SAT airport. With a whopping number of short flights to Houston, as well as nonstop service to most of its other hubs, United is smart to...
One Mile at a Time
Air France-KLM Flying Blue Elite Status: Best Strategy To Earn Platinum Or Gold
How the author earned Air France-KLM Flying Blue Platinum status, including XP requirements for each tier and a practical strategy for earning them.
Miles To Memories
Any Gold At The End Of This Rainbow? Flying Blue Promo Awards Are Here
It's the beginning of the month, which means the Flying Blue promo awards are now available. Get discounted award flights on Air France & KLM.
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17 Tech and Travel Deals at Amazon For This Weekend
Some decent Amazon weekend deals on travel and tech gear going on this weekend, including headphones, luggage, locks, packing cubes and supplies, travel books and ...