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Citi Prestige new benefits confirmed

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The new details of the Citi Prestige card have been confirmed, and they include several of the previously-rumored changes as well as two additional changes not...
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New 50K offer on the Citi Thank You Premier

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The Citi Thank You Premier has come back with an increased sign-up bonus of 50,000 points after spending $4,000 in 3 months. This is the highest offer...
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1:1 transfers from Membership Rewards to Avios

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Update: After publishing this post, a representative reached out to confirm that this is indeed a change, not a promotion. See below for more...
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My latest attempt to bypass 5/24

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In April, Doctor of Credit posted a "New Way To Bypass Chase 5/24."  I was intrigued.  I wanted to get Chase's new Ink card:...
Membership Rewards First

What is Membership Rewards First? Are good things coming?

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If you've recently signed up for the new Blue Business Plus Amex card, and you have a Platinum or Centurion card, you probably received...
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United MileagePlus Lots of Fees Prepaid Debit Card

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A couple of months ago, Greg wrote about a rumored new prepaid debit card: The United MileagePlus GO Prepaid Visa Debit Card. We wondered whether...
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Buying a car: Used or new? Miles, money, or both?

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Sooner or later, most of us face the prospect of needing a new set of wheels. That time has come for me -- and...
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[Expired] Transfer bonus from Citi to Hilton

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Citi is out with a transfer bonus from Citi Thank You points to Hilton Honors points. With the bonus, points will transfer 1:2 (1...
AwardWallet

Free Award Wallet Upgrade Codes!

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AwardWallet is a free service for keeping track of frequent flyer miles, hotel points, bank points, store loyalty programs, and more. It offers both...
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Warning: 1800Flowers denying miles to gift card payers

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In the past I've frequently written about ways to earn airline miles cheaply through 1800Flowers.  At a high level, the approach was to obtain...
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Should you Fly Now Earn Later? A caution and advice.

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Amex has quietly rolled out a new benefit to many Delta cardmembers: "Fly Now. Earn Later."  This new benefit lets you borrow Delta miles. ...
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How to avoid United Basic Economy

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Avoid United Basic Economy In the time since I published "How to avoid basic economy when paying with points," United rolled out their Basic Economy...
Delta One Suite

How to book Delta One Suite saver awards

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A few days ago I booked three Delta One Suites on Delta's new A350 aircraft to fly nonstop from Tokyo to Detroit.  Each ticket...
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Meet the FM team in Chicago and/or Ann Arbor

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Nick and I had a great time meeting points & miles enthusiasts and presenting at FTU (Frequent Traveler University) Minneapolis a couple of weeks...

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