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1.83 Million Amex Points Gone In Seconds—Tariffs Force CEO To Torch Hard-Won Rewards
Here’s a CEO who spent 1.83 million American Express Membership Rewards points to cover a surprise tariff bill at the guitar pedal manufactuing company he runs in Oklahoma Cty. Continue reading 1.83 Million Amex Points Gone In Seconds—Tariffs Force CEO To Torch Hard-Won Rewards...
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CA and TN Airports Both Vote for Name Changes
Full disclosure: Until my husband and I began travel blogging 8 1/2 years ago, I had no idea that “changing the name of an airport” happened so frequently. But over…
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Flying Blue members get better and/or cheaper award availability with elite status
United has long offered improved and discounted award availability to credit card holders and those with elite status in the MileagePlus program. It looks like Air France/KLM are taking a leaf out of United’s book for Flying Blue elite members. One Mile At A Time has given an example of...
Hawaii Calling
Apple AirTags Are on Sale — Unusual and Everyday Uses You May Not Know About
I’ve spent years (decades now) island-hopping across Hawai‘i, I know how fast a smooth itinerary can unravel. Take this one: I left Atlanta on a Delta flight headed for Honolulu, already cutting it close. My checked bag? It made it to Maui ahead of me, routed on the correct connecting...
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Flying Blue Promo Awards, 25% Discount on Award Flights to Europe
Flying Blue has published their new promo awards for this month which are discounted award tickets to Europe. The post Flying Blue Promo Awards, 25% Discount on Award Flights to Europe appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Exclusive Summer Promotion For Top Tier Elite Members of Marriott Bonvoy and United Airlines MileagePlus
An exclusive promotion during Summer 2025 for top tier elite members of the Marriott Bonvoy and United Airlines MileagePlus membership programs is currently under way through which qualified members can earn 750 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points on eligible flights that are operated by United Airlines; and 500 bonus United Airlines...
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Qantas First A321XLR Has Landed, A New Era Takes Off
For those unfamiliar with Qantas (which seems highly unlikely), they’re Australia’s flag carrier and a household name in… The post Qantas First A321XLR Has Landed, A New Era Takes Off appeared first on Wingtips.
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American Airlines Admits Mistake, Reverses Controversial Cut: Pajamas And Mattress Pads Coming To Business Class This Summer
American has decided to reverse course on pajamas. There will also be mattress pads. And they won’t be taking away the slippers to pay for it. Continue reading American Airlines Admits Mistake, Reverses Controversial Cut: Pajamas And Mattress Pads Coming To Business Class This Summer...
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Hotels Have A Sneaky New Fee – Here’s What They’re Doing Now
Hotels have devised numerous ways to generate additional revenue from guests. Whether it’s charging for regular Wi-Fi and offering “premium” access for a fee, tacking on excessive parking charges, or…
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Chase Offers, Save 10% at Select Marriott Brands When You Book by 8/15
Chase is targeting some cardholders with new offers for savings at select Marriott brands. The post Chase Offers, Save 10% at Select Marriott Brands When You Book by 8/15 appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Does JetBlue Have A Future, Or Is A Merger The Only Option? My Take…
It’s a tough time for the US airline industry, and consumers are the ones benefiting from that. Long story short, the industry is very much dominated by the ”big four,” with Delta and United taking home the lion’s share of the profits.
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American Airlines Adds Pajamas And Mattress Pads To Business Class
As it attempts to re-establish itself as a premium carrier, American Airlines is adding pajamas and mattress pads to its international business class product. Pajamas And Mattress Pads Return To American Airlines Business Class After years of waffling under Vasu Raja, American Airlines is seemingly making a 180º turn under...
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Buy IHG Points for as low as 0.50 cents each
IHG has returned with another sale that’s giving a 100% bonus when buying their points. That means you can buy IHG Rewards points for 0.5 cents per point (cpp). Unlike the many IHG sales that are labeled as a mystery bonus, this latest offer doesn’t appear to have varying levels...
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July 2 Bonus Offer Highlight: IHG One Rewards – Receive a 100% when buying points
Today’s bonus offer highlight is the return of a 100% bonus for buying IHG One Rewards Points. With this offer you can buy points for US$ 0.5 cents each. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The Bonus Offer Highlight: IHG One Rewards Receive up to a 100%...
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Hyatt Shares Plans of Park Hyatt Vancouver, Coming in 2026
The Shangri-La Vancouver hotel is now the Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni, which is awaiting a redesign to become a Park Hyatt. The post Hyatt Shares Plans of Park Hyatt Vancouver, Coming in 2026 first appeared on Altitude Yes.
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Repulsive CBP Officer At LAX Belittles Me In Front Of My Family…
An incredibly rude border agent Customs and Border Protection officer at Los Angeles International Airport hassled my family and me upon our recent return from Germany. For far too long, far too many of CBP agents have been demeaning and now seem more emboldened than ever to be jerks. Condescending...