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Primeclass Lounge At JFK Terminal 1 – Quick Thoughts

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I'm currently sitting in the Primeclass Lounge in Terminal 1 at JFK waiting to board my Norse Atlantic Airways flight to London for the...
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Nick’s first 3 Cards 3 Continents destination: Cairo, Egypt (recap)

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And we're off! On Saturday, I set off for my first stop on our 3 Cards, 3 continents challenge (arriving at my first destination...
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Now book stopovers online with Aeroplan! (with some limitations)

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Air Canada Aeroplan today announced that they have launched a public beta test that provides the ability to book an itinerary with a stopover...
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Plastiq no longer taking Visa business cards for auto loans

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Several readers reached out this week after receiving emails from Plastiq regarding their auto loan payments. Visa business cards can no longer be used...
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Rumor: Mid-tier Marriott cards may be coming next month

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Over the past couple of days, we've seen reports of a possible new Marriott credit card or newly-named Marriott credit card called the Marriott...
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Want to see Hyatt’s full footprint? There’s a map.

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I learned something new today thanks to a prolific poster in our Frequent Miler Insiders group named Brant. I have long known that Hyatt...
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Nick buys IHG points for 3 Cards, 3 Continents

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It's official: today is the deadline for purchasing IHG points in the latest sale and I had to make a decision as to how...
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Saturday Selection: Positive Airbnb change, “Easy” ConciergeKey, the origin of free ice and more

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I've missed a couple of recent Saturdays, so this weekend we have a collection of good reads from the past couple of weeks. From...
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Conrad New York Midtown Bottom Line Review

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Last week, I posted a bottom line review of the Conrad New York Downtown. Over the same weekend, I also got a chance to...
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Aeroplan increases redemption rates for many awards

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Just in time to make one of my 3 Cards 3 Continents awards out of date before we set off on our trip (grrr),...
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Southwest flight credits will no longer expire

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In an awesome surprise move, Southwest Airlines announced today that flight credits will no longer expire. That's great news if you've been sitting on Southwest...
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RIP Rakuten Visa

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It's dead, Jim. The Rakuten Visa is no longer available for new applicants and if reports are to be believed, it sounds like all...
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There soon will be no Point (Debit Card) anymore

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The PointCard Debit Card always seemed to good to last. Unfortunately, the end is near. Yesteday, PointCard notified cardholders that they are discontinuing the...
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Thompson Central Park New York (Hyatt): Bottom Line Review

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A few days ago, I spent a night at the Thompson Central Park New York, which is a Hyatt property in midtown Manhattan. Located...

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