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United Club Newark Terminal C Mini-Review

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I don't fly United often, but I happened to fly United yesterday from Newark to Detroit and I had a chance to try the...

[Update: Some awards more expensive] Now book TAP Air Portugal with JetBlue TrueBlue points

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Update 2/7/24: As pointed out by Ray in the comments, JetBlue has quietly increased the award rate for nonstop economy class awards on most...

Points Path: An easy “set and forget” award search tool

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Points Path is a browser plug-in which automatically integrates with Google Flights. When you run a Google Flights search, Points Path automatically inserts point...
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Marriott eliminates the ability to mix paid nights + award nights online

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Marriott recently made headlines over the major devaluation to some of the most highly sought-after hotel awards. However, Loyalty Lobby picked up on a...
Marriott Bonvoy 5x earning in future

(Update: Apparently an error) Marriott to slash earnings at many brands: From 10x to...

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Update: We've heard back from Marriott regarding this website change and apparently it was an error. We sought clarification as to whether it was...

American Airlines Landline: Bottom Line Review

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I recently redeemed American Airlines miles for a "flight" from Atlantic City, NJ to Albany, NY (via Philadelphia). I put flight in quotation marks...

What are Marriott points worth?

Marriott caused quite a stir in the points and miles world a couple of weeks ago when it raised the award prices of many...
Choice Privileges military members

Choice Privileges has downgraded free status benefits for military members

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Choice Hotels used to have a nice little benefit for military members and their spouses. They offered lifetime Gold status in their Choice Privileges...

SAS extends deadline for retroactive flight credit to 2/28/25 for EuroBonus Millionaire promo

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Update 1/23/25: SAS has now sent another e-mail to members that extends the deadline for retroactive credit yet again, this time to 2/28/25. It again...
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Amex Green Card Review (2025)

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The American Express® Green Card is Amex's answer to the Chase Sapphire Reserve. Both cards offer 3x for travel & dining. Both earn points...
Delta Uber partnership

Delta ending partnership with Lyft, starting new one with Uber – sign up for...

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Delta recently announced that it's going to be ending its partnership with Lyft on April 7, 2025. In its place will be a new...
My seat in Etihad business class

Better Etihad availability via Flying Blue, including far in advance

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A few weeks ago, Thrifty Traveler reported something really intriguing: Air France KLM Flying Blue displays more award availability for travel on Etihad Airways...
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Behind-the-scenes at Bilt, Lufthansa vs Condor, Capital one vs influencers, and wine flying free...

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I'll interrupt your weekend scrolling with a little curated weekend scrolling for you. Today you can read about a behind-the-scenes perspective of Bilt promotions,...
Dosh closing down RIP dead

There’s a Dosh kibosh: Card-linked app is shutting down, withdraw cash ASAP

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In news that isn't entirely surprising, the card-linked app Dosh has announced that it's going to be closing down next month. An email Dosh sent...

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