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Amex kills upgrading with points, the perfect gift for the jilted Delta lover and...

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Amex will no longer let you upgrade with points, luggage tags for jilted Delta flyers and is it the right time to travel to...
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Roll your own airline elite status

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You can get elite treatment without paying the price for elite-level loyalty.  This week on Frequent Miler on the Air, we talk the perks...
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Using Turkish miles to book United is now easier via phone (hopefully easier online...

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I had a funny feeling when I woke up yesterday morning: ever since I noticed the slight update that Turkish made to their website...
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Awesome combos for the Amex Platinum Digital Entertainment Credit

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$20 can go a long way. Back in July 2021, Amex revamped the benefits on the consumer Amex Platinum card, increasing the annual fee in...
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JetBlue’s “free” cancellations are less free on international awards

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During the pandemic times, JetBlue joined the other major US airlines in offering free cancellation and redeposit of award tickets. While that is certainly...
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Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa: Bottom Line Review

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Last Spring, my wife and I were able to take a lovely two-week road-trip in Jordan during Ramadan. After traipsing around the country, we...
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A new Hyatt Premium Card, Delta makes everyone angry and skipping TSA Precheck for...

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Hyatt exploring a new premium card, trying out Chase's premium card rental insurance and did Delta go too far with their recent program changes?...
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Delta breaks up with its loyal customers. It’s not you, it’s Delta

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Delta doesn't want your undying devotion, they just want your dollars. Or perhaps it would be more accurate to say that Delta has redesigned...
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Delta got you down? Don’t sleep on American’s easy elite status

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I've never been one to chase airline elite status, but with yesterday's Delta Medallion Massacre, I can't help but see the real winner: American...
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Delta announces big Delta Sky Club® access changes for 2024 and beyond

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In an effort to curb overcrowding, Delta has announced big changes to how Delta Sky Club® will be accessed by credit cardholders.  Flying Basic...
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Delta’s 2024 elite program: it ain’t pretty

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Update 10/18/23: Delta has walked back many of the changes described here and has announced new benefits: Delta revises SkyMiles changes: more SkyClub visits,...
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Turkish Star Alliance awards online once again! Book United to Hawaii for 7500 miles...

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In 2019, we broke the news on the Turkish Miles & Smiles sweet spot for domestic Star Alliance flights with the revelation that it...
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A “cheap” day at Miraval with Day Spa Packages

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Miraval is a brand of wellness resort that falls under the World of Hyatt umbrella, though stays at Miraval properties are unlike other Hyatt...
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A new Marriott sweet spot: Danang Marriott Resort & Spa, Non Nuoc Beach Villas

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While looking at accommodation options for our 20th anniversary next year I came across an awesome-looking new Marriott property that promises to be a...

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