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Amex Platinum Turns An $895 Fee Into $2,800+ In Perks—And Earns 175,000 Points: Right For You?
With $2,800+ in usable credits, 175,000 bonus points, and unrivaled lounge perks, here’s how the American Express Platinum Card® an easily outweigh its $895 fee—and whether it makes sense for you. Continue reading Amex Platinum Turns An $895 Fee Into $2,800+ In Perks—And Earns 175,000 Points: Right For You?...
Frequent Miler
Singapore Airlines: Long haul premium economy to/from the US starting at 36K
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer is out with its latest list of “Spontaneous Escapes,” which are discounted award redemptions that are only good for travel in the following calendar month. There are several routes available to/from North America this month, though be aware that Spontaneous Escapes bookings are completely inflexible and cannot...
Miles To Memories
Save $70 on VRBO Bookings with New Amex Offer
American Express has a new Amex Offer out today that can save you $70 on VRBO bookings. The post Save $70 on VRBO Bookings with New Amex Offer appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
Buy Air France-KLM Flying Blue Miles For 45% Off (1.68 Cents Per Point)
Strategically buying miles & points for luxury travel can be a great deal. We’ve just seen the Air France-KLM Flying Blue program launch a new promotion on purchased miles. This offer is just about as good as the deals we see from Flying Blue program nowadays, since it has been...
Frequent Miler
Avianca LifeMiles on sale with a 165% Bonus (1.25 cents each)
Avianca has another bonus available on LifeMiles purchases; this time it’s up to a maximum of 165%. That brings the cost per mile down to 1.25 cents, which is just below our reasonable redemption value for LifeMiles of 1.3 cents each. At this price, buying for a high-value redemption could...
ATX Jetsetter
The Detroit Airport is not Happy About the TSA Checkpoint Videos
The entity that owns and operates Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) isn't happy with the video being played at TSA Checkpoints. The post The Detroit Airport is not Happy About the TSA Checkpoint Videos appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
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5 reasons to sign up for the Chase Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card
The Chase Ink Business Unlimited card has one of the highest signup bonuses ever for a card that comes with no annual fee. You can easily get hundreds ...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Delta Air Lines A321neo First Class
I don’t think my Delta Air Lines A321neo flight from Los Angeles to Seattle in first class could have been smoother: fast, free Wi-Fi, a delicious lunch, and excellent service. Delta Air Lines A321neo First Class Review (LAX-SEA) I flew from Los Angeles to Chicago via Seattle because Delta offered...
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What’s The Best Program To Book AA Award Flights?
I was looking for a flight between Miami (MIA) and Austin (AUS) and found a nonstop option on American Airlines that fit perfectly with my schedule. The cash price was…
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Forget Flying — United Reveals To Wall Street MileagePlus Will Double Its Profits By 2030. Will It?
United just told Wall Street it can double profits by 2030 — not from flying, but from loyalty. CEO Scott Kirby says the MileagePlus program will be the airline’s growth engine for the next decade. It’s an audacious claim — and one that deserves a closer look. Continue reading Forget Flying...
Frequent Miler
Earn up to a $715 bonus with a new SoFi checking/savings account
SoFi has recently increased a stackable offer that can give you up to $715 back when opening a new checking/savings account. The shopping portal Swagbucks is offering a 41,500-point (~$415) bonus for opening a new SoFi Checking/Savings account by clicking through the portal link and making a $400 direct deposit...
One Mile at a Time
The World’s Best & Worst Passports: Some Rankings Might Surprise You
You’ll often see rankings of the world’s most useful (or ”powerful”) passports, in terms of the number of destinations that can be visited without a visa. The latest rankings have just been published, and the United States continues to slip…
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 556: Asian Influence
Fozz and Stephan are off to Asia, talking shop along the way. Single-aisle long-haul, amenity kits, and much more in the conversation.
One Mile at a Time
Fascinating: How The Fake Airline Phone Number Scam Works
One of the most common scams in the airline industry involves ”bad actors” claiming to be representatives for an airline, pretending they can help you with flight changes, when really they’re just scammers trying to profit off of you and screw you over.
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Magnifica Air Promises “Private Class” Travel, But Its $14,995 Membership Fee Is A Mystery
Magnifica Air wants to redefine premium travel with an exclusive fleet and a buy-in membership, but it is the fine print of that membership, not the aircraft, that raises the most questions. Magnifica Air: $14,995 Membership Raises More Questions Than It Answers Magnifica Air has drawn attention for its promise...
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Flight Attendant Slept Through Landing: 10 Minutes Later, She Still Wouldn’t Wake Up—Exhaustion Or Negligence?
A flight attendant stayed asleep through landing — and even ten minutes later wouldn’t wake up. Was it simple exhaustion, or a safety lapse? Continue reading Flight Attendant Slept Through Landing: 10 Minutes Later, She Still Wouldn’t Wake Up—Exhaustion Or Negligence?...