Frequent Miler
Earn United miles and Premier Qualifying points with New United Quest℠ Card offer
The United Quest card has a new offer out today that’s good for both a big haul of miles and a nice chunk of Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs), so it might be of particular appeal for United MileagePlus fans who are also chasing United elite status.   The Offer &...
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United Wants $12,670 To “Upgrade” You To 1K Status — And Calls It A Discount [Roundup]
United is offering a paid “upgrade” to 1K status for $12,670—and marketing it as a discount. Also: an airport self-checkout tip screen that defaults to 18% while adding a card surcharge, American’s corporate-travel claims vs the revenue reality, why American still needs widebodies, disgusting cabin trash behavior, and a Delta...
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A fun week at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas
Spent 9 days at MGM Grand in Las Vegas early in January. Luckily the weather was not too…
One Mile at a Time
New United Airlines Premium Coastliner Airbus A321neos With Flat Beds
Well this is interesting. We know that United Airlines will soon start taking delivery of Airbus A321XLRs, which will have the carrier’s most luxurious narrow body interiors to date. Those planes will specifically be operating long haul, international flights, primarily across the Atlantic.
ATX Jetsetter
American Airlines is Restarting Service to Venezuela
American Airlines is preparing to restart service between the United States and Venezuela, pending government approval. The post American Airlines is Restarting Service to Venezuela appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
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The Most Spectacular Hotel Fails Ever Caught on Camera
We’ve all been to that hotel that offered something that wasn’t quiiiiiite like what they advertised. That’s where review sites such as Oyster come into play (although Oyster isn’t as…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines Wants To Be First US Carrier To Fly To Venezuela After Trump Orders Airspace Restrictions Lifted
American Airlines wants to become the first U.S.-based carrier to resume flights to Venezuela after President Trump told a cabinet meeting on Thursday that he had ordered airspace restrictions over the South American country to be lifted. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has already removed Venezuela from its list of...
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You Can Do Better Than Me: Citi Strata Elite’s Improved 100,000 Point Offer Plus Huge First Year Credits
I got my card when the offer was just 80,000 points and I was super happy with that. I only wish I'd waited until right now to apply, because the limited time launch offer for the card has actually been improved upon.
Frequent Miler
Delta Amex Personal Cards: Limited-time offers of up to 125K SkyMiles
Amex has drastically increased the welcome offers for its suite of Delta personal cards. Unusually, these consumer cards each offer the same potential SkyMiles as the respective business cards, but are broken into two tiers that require ~75% of the minimum spend of the business versions (normally, the consumer cards...
Miles To Memories
New Bonuses for American Express Delta Cards, Earn Up to 125,000 SkyMiles
American Express and Delta Airlines have launched new limited time welcome offers on all six consumer and business credit cards, with bonuses varying from 90,000 to 125,000 SkyMiles. The post New Bonuses for American Express Delta Cards, Earn Up to 125,000 SkyMiles appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
American Airlines Venezuela Flights Resume, After Seven-Year Hiatus
While we’ll see how this plays out, American Airlines has announced plans to resume flights to Venezuela. However, the airline is stopping short of providing exact details.
Travel Points Playbook
The Problem with Chase Sapphire Exclusive Tables that Could Cost You $150
Back in December, Chase leveled up the very meager list of restaurants eligible for the twice annual $150… The post The Problem with Chase Sapphire Exclusive Tables that Could Cost You $150 appeared first on Travel Points Playbook.
One Mile at a Time
Etihad Airways Launching Flights From Abu Dhabi To… Calgary, Canada?!?
Etihad Airways has just announced its newest long haul destination. It’s in North America, and it’s not a market I was expecting to see the airline announce service to…
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American Airlines Flight Attendants Tell Me Why They’ve Lost Faith In Leadership…And Why They Hate The A321XLR
My conversation with flight attendants on a recent American Airlines flight demonstrates the trust deficit with leadership and the lack of vision and respect that are necessary for AA to start seriously chasing United Airlines and Delta Air Lines.  Inside American Airlines’ Trust Deficit: What Flight Attendants Told Me Yesterday...
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Priority Pass Is Rolling Out a New “Priority Pass+” App — Here’s What’s Changing (And What Isn’t)
If you’ve opened the App Store recently and searched for Priority Pass, you may have noticed something new sitting right next to the familiar app you’ve been using for years.…
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Earn 110,000 Miles and 2,000 PQP with Chase United Cards
Bonuses vary from 70,000 to 100,000 miles, and you also get an extra 10,000 for adding an authorized user or employee card. The post Earn 110,000 Miles and 2,000 PQP with Chase United Cards appeared first on Miles to Memories.