Join Greg & Nick online Saturday at FTU Virtual Seminar
This Saturday, December 12, Nick and I will be presenting bantering at the first ever FTU (Frequent Traveler University) Virtual Seminar. Join us there!
Event Details
Saturday December 12, 2020
11:00AM to 4PM Eastern
Price:
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AA introduces Elite Choice Rewards for high level elites
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That announcement...
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Where you lead, I will follow...
It used to be that...
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A tool for catching the latest Cyber Monday deals
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Travel With...
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