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Dare to dream of an end to devaluations

Deterring devaluations, bats at the library, post-flood Havasupai Falls, and new routes to Europe...

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The government is stepping in to try and deter devaluations, Atlas Obscura delivers a batty site-seeing stop, Havasupai makes plans to reopen after last...
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Best Choices post-devaluation, what to do if you get declined, how Marriott could improve,...

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This week, we saw a big Choice devaluation, but it wasn't all doom and gloom: Greg took a look on the bright side and...

Capital One Savor successes and failures for 3% back

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Earlier this week, I returned from almost six weeks abroad. My family started out in Europe, where we visited 7 different countries, before continuing...

My Marriott Bonvoy wishlist toward loving rather than tolerating Bonvoy

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On paper, Marriott Bonvoy is an excellent loyalty program. It offers many ways to earn and redeem points, and its elite program offers upgrade...
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Air Canada Aeroplan Complete Guide

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Air Canada Aeroplan is a highly unique frequent flyer program in many regards: they have more airline partners than any program in the world...

Great value Preferred Hotels bookable with Choice points

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Following the latest Choice-Preferred devaluation (prices now range up to 118,000 Choice points per night 87K Choice points per night) I had to scrap...

Easiest business class flights to book, United complains about Alaska/Hawaiian and yet another Hyatt...

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United complains to the feds about the Alaska/Hawaiian merger, Hyatt buys another boutique brand and the easiest business class flights to actually book. All...

A big bet on Hawaiian, deciding whether to go all-in this Rent Day, best...

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Having "returned" from vacation mere hours ago, in this week in review I am catching up on the week's events at Frequent Miler right...
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Bonvoyology: Mastering Marriott’s Mysteries

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Marriott Bonvoy is a maddeningly complex program which promises the world, but often delivers disappointment. Want to sign up for a second Bonvoy card?...
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3 tricks for viewing the Air France / KLM Flying Blue award calendar

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Air France / KLM Flying Blue miles are super easy to get. You can transfer 1 to 1 from any major transferable points currency:...
Coffee Break Episode 23

Podcast: Which hotel program is most rewarding for paid stays? | Coffee Break Ep23...

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We know occasionally you may have to actually pay for a hotel night (instead of using your points and free night certificates.) In this episode...

My big bet on Hawaiian Alaska Mileage Plan

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On last week's podcast, Nick and I discussed Alaska Airlines' pending Hawaiian Airlines purchase. Following the Department of Justice's lack of objection, the merger...

A United Airlines Mileage Massacre, a new Citi Strata card and Pepper’s problems with...

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Stephen Pepper has some serious reservations about Pepper (the app), Citi files another Strata card trademark and United "massacres" parts of its award chart....

Are we ready for this merger? Deciphering what the Hawaiian/Alaskan merger means and more...

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Last week the DOJ indicated that the Alaska / Hawaiian merger has a green light to move forward. What does that mean in the...

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