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Turkish changes award chart: Act now for some sweet spots (but don’t panic –...

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Turkish Miles & Smiles has taken me for a roller coaster ride this afternoon. I have spent almost all day making myself crazy: first, I...
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Good news regarding United nixing award charts (and some bad news too)

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As promised and threatened, on November 15th 2019, United eliminated close-in booking fees and stopped publishing award charts.  I previously covered my thoughts about...
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(EXPIRED) Business class to China from $1500’s to $1800’s round trip (all alliances)

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God Save the Points has reported some excellent fares for business class travel to China on all three major alliances. Availability is tight, with the...
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Does the Amex war change our behavior? Is that $8K/ night Marriott really bad...

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Are the lost benefits on the Business Platinum really a bad thing? Will the war on gaming change Greg's Delta Diamond destiny? Was I overly...
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Etihad Guest miles no longer expire with activity

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Etihad Guest announced some changes to the Etihad Guest program today. One particularly good piece of news was the announcement that Etihad Guest miles...
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[Update: surcharges resolved] Iberia business class space for summer 2020 from Washington Dulles

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Update: The surcharge issue has been resolved (H/T: View from the Wing). Also, I am now seeing off-peaking pricing on some fall dates (34K...
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(EXPIRED) 15x rewards points on restaurant gift cards at Safeway / Albertsons / just...

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Safeway and its associated brands using the "just for U" loyalty scheme (Albertons / Vons / Randalls / Acme / Tom Thumb / etc)...
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Dumping my CNB Crystal Visa Infinite.

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The CNB Crystal Visa Infinite Card used to be awesome.  In addition to offering nice perks and great bonus categories, it offered $250 in...
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(EXPIRED) 20% back on Radisson award stays

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Radisson Rewards is offering 20% back on award stays when you book by 11/20/19 for stays from 11/22/19 through 3/31/20. The Deal Radisson Rewards is offering 20%...
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Business Platinum card losing Gogo, WeWork, Premium Roadside assistance, & Boingo in 2020

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The Business Platinum Card from American Express will be losing four key benefits in 2020. Hopefully we'll see Amex add something to replace these....
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(EXPIRED) $50 Happy for $40 online at Kroger (+ earn fuel points)

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Kroger is offering select $50 Happy gift cards for $40 for sale online. Getting 20% off the many brands available can be useful, but note the limit...
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(EXPIRED) 1,250 Aeroplan miles per stay with Choice

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If you have an upcoming stay at a Choice Privileges property and Greg's post this morning didn't convince you that you should be earning...
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10% back on Crystal Cruises w/ Chase Offer

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I noticed a new Chase Offer today good for 10% back on Crystal Cruises up to a max of $450 back. While it's not a huge percentage,...
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On my mind (Choice Privileges edition)

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Choice Privileges is a an oddball rewards program. You can't book award stays more than 100 days in advance.  And the point prices change...

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