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Get up to $100 back on every Visa card through Paze ($10 back on $10 up to $100 back per card; stack with extra points)
If the recent promotion to earn additional points for purchases paid for with payment platform Paze was not yet enough to interest you in checking out the platform, there’s a new promotion out now whereby you can get $10 back on $10 or more, up to $100 back on every...
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United Unveils “Stars and Stripes” Aircraft Livery, Celebrates Military Pilot Hiring Milestone
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British Airways Denies Disabled Model Boarding Over Bathroom Assistance Concerns
A disabled model says British Airways refused to let her fly from New York to London because cabin crew could not help her use the bathroom or evacuate her in an emergency. This is a difficult story where dignity, access, safety, and the limits of a flight attendant’s job all...
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Major Chase Sapphire Preferred Card Changes Live, And They’re A Mixed Bag
The credit card space is incredibly competitive, and nowadays we see card changes with a frequency that’s much higher than in the past. Along those lines, last week Chase announced some major changes to the $95 annual fee Chase Sapphire Preferred Card.
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Changes coming to Resy Credit-eligible restaurants
Gold and Platinum cards from American Express come with statement credit benefits for purchases at Resy restaurants. Thus far, the only requirement in order to be able to earn the statement credit on a qualifying card is that you make payment at a restaurant listed on the Resy platform. However,...
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Potentially Profitable Office Depot Visa Gift Card Deal Returns (Plus Bonus Points)
The Office Depot Visa Gift Card Deal is back again this week. Rack up some bonus points, and maybe even some potential profit!
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Double Partial Amputee Challenged By United Airlines Over Preboarding. Fake Wheelchair Requests Make Gate Agents Skeptical
A double partial amputee was allegedly challenged by United Airlines over his disability preboarding request, though he ultimately boarded early after pushing back. Fake wheelchair and preboarding requests can make gate agents skeptical, hurting passengers who genuinely need extra time and assistance.
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Earn Up to 300,000 IHG One Rewards Points By Unlocking Your Dream Honeymoon
You can earn up to a maximum of 300,000 IHG One Rewards points by unlocking your dream honeymoon when you book contracts for qualifying weddings and events related to weddings through Thursday, December 31, 2026 at participating IHG Luxury and Lifestyle Hotels & Resorts in the United States, Canada, and...
The Bulkhead Seat
American Express Keeps Betting on Dining With $700 Million TheFork Acquisition
Tripadvisor has agreed to sell TheFork, its European restaurant reservation and management platform, to…
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TSA is developing a body scanner that could screen travelers without an officer present
What if the person operating your airport body scanner wasn’t a person at all? That’s the direction the Transportation Security Administration is heading. The agency is developing an automated passenger screening system that would use artificial intelligence and machine vision to guide travelers through Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) scanners without...
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Weak Promo: Marriott Bonvoy® Week is Back at Starbucks Through June 21st
In June 2024, I first wrote about a new partnership between Starbucks and Marriott Bonvoy®. The collaboration…
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Noida International Airport opens for commercial operations; IndiGo launches first flights
Today was day one for the Noida International Airport. Another new airport comes to life, adding to India's aviation infrastructure.
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Chase Sapphire Changes, Resy Benefit Nerfed, Points Transfer Devaluation & more…
Chase Sapphire Changes, Hyatt transfer ratio devalued, new welcome bonuses and more as we recap top stories from the week gone by.
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Disabled Model Says British Airways Refused to Let Her Fly Home From New York Because Cabin Crew Couldn’t Help Her Get to the Bathroom
A disability rights campaigner and model has vowed to sue British Airways for disability discrimination after airline staff at New York JFK refused to let her board one of the airline’s flights to London Heathrow because cabin crew wouldn’t be able to help her use the airplane’s bathroom during the...
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This month’s Singapore Airlines Spontaneous Escapes deals are now live (expect spontaneous disappointment!)
It's the middle of the month and that means that another set of KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes deals has been published by Singapore Airlines in which its offering the usual discount of 30% on select award bookings made by the end of the month. Unfortunately, this month the selection is almost...
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Chase Sapphire Preferred 100,000 Point Bonus Is Live, So Are Changes To Hyatt Transfers
Chase Sapphire Preferred’s refreshed benefits are now live with a 100,000-point initial bonus, new 3x categories, a $100 Chase Travel hotel credit, and added trusted-traveler credit. The big downside is that Hyatt transfers fall from 1:1 to 4:3 for new Preferred cardmembers.
One Mile at a Time
Ouch: Beond Airlines Hasn’t Paid Staff In Months, Asks Them To Work Anyway
Unfortunately I can’t say I’m surprised by this situation, but it’s still pretty bad, and one can’t help but wonder how numbered the carrier’s days are…
One Mile at a Time
Buy Finnair Plus Avios For 40% Off (1.3 Cents Each): Worth It?
Strategically buying points for premium travel can be a great value. Finnair Plus has just launched its newest promotion on purchased Avios, offering up to 40% off. This is one of the more lucrative promotions that we’ve seen from the program, and there’s even a trick to getting the lowest...
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Newark Airport Is Beating Rivals In On-Time Performance. Did The FAA Do United Airlines A Favor?
Newark Liberty International Airport has long been a difficult airport to love, which leads me to revisit a question I asked last year: was the federal government’s forced capacity discipline actually a blessing for United Airlines and its passengers? One year later, I’d say the answer is a definite yes....
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Chase Freedom Flex 5x Points Q3 2026: Eligible Categories & How To Register
The Chase Freedom Flex Credit Card(review) is a useful no annual fee card belonging to Chase’s Freedom portfolio, which can help you maximize your points, thanks to its quarterly bonus categories. With a new quarter being around the corner, Chase has just opened registration for its Q3 2026 bonus categories,...
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All-Business Class Airline Beond Is Two Months Behind Paying Staff, Asks Crew To Keep Flying Anyway
All-business class airline Beond is two months behind paying staff, according to an internal memo, while asking crew to keep flying charters so it can secure funding and cover back pay. The airline has paused scheduled Maldives service for the summer and says Middle East conditions have made cash management...
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Back from Thailand and Singapore! 7 Biggest Takeaways
Hello readers! I’m back from my trip to Singapore and Thailand. Due to a flight delay, I got back a day later than planned and had to head right back to work immediately. So, my sleep schedule and jet lag has taken a bit longer to work itself out. However,...
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Transfer Amex Points To Avianca Lifemiles With 15% Bonus: Worth It?
We’ve just seen a new transfer bonus introduced when moving Amex Membership Rewards points, and it could represent a good deal.
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Transfer Amex Points To Avianca Lifemiles With 15% Bonus: Worth It?
We’ve just seen a new transfer bonus introduced when moving Amex Membership Rewards points, and it could represent a good deal.

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