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REX: To partner with Turkish Airlines in Australia?
A number of publications are reporting that Turkish Airlines is in discussion about forming a partnership with Regional Express (REX) from domestic and regional flights within Australia. Turkish Airilnes has rights to fly to Australia from January 2024 as recently reported. Talking to Aviation week a couple of days ago,...
Michael W Travels
What Is Skiplagging, Costco Vacation Deals, Always Travel With A Passport On Your Cruise, Close Calls At US Airports, Why Airlines Invest In Big Seats- Travel News!
Travel News: T+L says You Can Use Your Costco Membership to Score Major Vacation Deals. Fodor’s: Always Travel With a Passport on Your Cruise- Even If You Don’t Need One. Budget Travel tells us about Charming Hotels To Visit For Christmas. Smarter Travel wonders, What Is Skiplagging And Is it...
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I Paid $4,807 in Credit Card Annual Fees in 2023 – Was it Worth it?
With the end of the year right around the corner, I decided to publish my 2023 version of credit card annual fees I paid this year. For comparison, here are my previous credit card annual fee posts.
For this year's post, I decided to break up the list of credit cards...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Double Points on Every Stay January 2024 With IHG One Rewards — Plus…
You can earn double points on every stay in January 2024 with IHG One Rewards worldwide — plus, you can earn an additional 2,000 bonus points just for staying at a minimum of two of the 19 brands of IHG Hotels & Resorts during the promotion period...
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Frequent Miler
Which Premium Cards are Keepers?
Ultra-premium credit cards often have great perks like lounge access, elite status accelerators, free nights, companion tickets, etc. The problem is that the annual fees, which can be as high as $695, can be overwhelming. All of these pricey cards are worth getting for their initial welcome bonuses, but they...
View from the Wing
Unable To Afford Jet Fuel: Pakistan International Airlines Passengers Confront Staff Over Cancelled Flights
A viral video shows Pakistan International Airlines passengers angrily confronting staff after their flight was cancelled due to lack of fuel. Some want refunds, others want alternative travel arrangements.
The world’s worst airline is facing its biggest crisis ever. The government oil company stopped supply fuel because the government-owned airline stopped...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Marriott Bonvoy Escapes – Save up to 20% at select Marriott Hotels Worldwide
This week’s Marriott Bonvoy Escapes are now available for booking for stays at select hotels Worldwide. With Marriott Bonvoy Escapes members can save up to 20% on last minute stays ferom December 25 to January 15 that are booked by this Sunday. If you are unfamiliar with Marriott Escapes, they...
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Why All Airlines Base Pilot Wages On What Delta Pays
Back in March Delta Air Lines pilots agreed to a new contract. It set the highest pay rates that pilots in the industry had ever received. And it basically set the terms for pilot deals that would be struck throughout the rest of the year.
Continue reading Why All...
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Fairmont Hotels Trees of Hope Campaign donates $10 per night to charities (and you save up to 15% + receive a hotel credit)
Fairmont Hotel’s annual Trees of Hope campaign is back for another season. This is a long standing promotion (I think this is 23rd year) from the famed luxury chain that provides a donation of $10 to local charities per night booked on the special Trees of Hope rate. That rate...
One Mile at a Time
Southwest Pilots Voting On New Contract With Huge Raises
In the past year or so, we’ve seen pilots at major US airlines fighting for new contracts. None of them were able to improve their contracts in the first couple of years of the pandemic, given the position airlines were in. However, with a rebound in demand for air travel...
Live from a Lounge
10 More Days: Instant Status, all the way through Diamond tier for MasterCard cardmembers
Wyndham Rewards is handing out top-tier status to select MasterCard members. Check out to find out more about how you can get this generous Status Upgrade.
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Frequent Miler
10 deals you might’ve missed: Hyatt all-inclusives, Hotels.com & Graduate Hotels gift cards, LifeMiles award sale & much more
We normally publish one Quick Deal at a time, but there are so many deals around at the moment it seemed worth doing a Quick Deal of Quick Deals with several offers listed in it. Here are ten promotions currently running that you might’ve missed. 1) Sam’s Club Chase Offer...
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Sandra Day O’Connor’s Life Of Travel And Public Service
“The practice of democracy is not passed down through the gene pool. It must be taught and learned by each new generation.” – Sandra Day O’Connor Sandra Day O’Connor was honored yesterday during a funeral at the Washington National Cathedral for her life of public service. I too want to...
Miles To Memories
Fly to London in JetBlue Mint for Just $1,835 Roundtrip
If you want to check out JetBlue's Mint product, then this is a good time to book a trip to London for less than $2,000 roundtrip.
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When Loyalty Backfires: How Delta’s Elite Status Gift Became a Customer Care Nightmare
Delta SkyMiles Platinum and Diamond members get to choose from a variety of benefits. One Diamond member – with around half a million qualifying miles and over $50,000 in spending this year – was thrilled to be able to gift Gold status to two people.
Continue reading When Loyalty Backfires:...
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Amex Business Platinum 190K Offer Showing Up Again
Over the last few months however, these offers dried up a bit. But now it looks like things are back to normal and we are seeing increased offers once again, with a 190,000 Membership Rewards points bonus for the Business Platinum card.
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New Terminal 2 at La Guardia
I passed through the new terminal 2 at La Guardia last week for the first time since the reconstruction was completed. It is a very pleasant experience, they did a lovely job of modifying the old terminal. I am sure most of you have read about the intention of getting...
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Southwest Gift Cards On Sale At Costco
The Southwest Gift Card Sale Costco normally sells Southwest gift cards at 10% off the $500.00 retail value for just $450.00. During this sale, Costco has taken another $20.00 for this sale, now through Christmas. Terms and Conditions Limit 5 Per Membership Give the Gift of a Destination. No fees....
Miles To Memories
Wealthfront Offers 5% APY and Up to $650 Signup Bonus
Wealthfront is offering a 5.00% APY for its high-yield Cash Account and also a signup bonus that can go as high as $650 depending on the amount of money that you deposit within the first 30 days.
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Use your airline or hotel status to receive a status match with Red by Dufry
The next status match offer up for grabs from the fine folks at Loyalty Status Co. is this one for Red by Dufry. Red by Dufry is the loyalty program for hundreds of duty free retailers all around the world where members earn points for their duty free purchases and...
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Flight Cancelled? Think Twice Before Accepting That Free Hotel Room [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
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Immigration Activist Condemns Delta Air Lines
A vocal immigration activist has promised to boycott Delta Air Lines because it flies undocumented immigrants from one state to another. Is she going to boycott all US carriers? Let’s explore her complaints because she does have a huge following and the issue is at the heart of US politics....
One Mile at a Time
Review: EVA Air Business Class Boeing 787 (TPE-HKG)
For the first portion ofmy long journey to Abu Dhabi, I flew EVA Air. In the previous installment I reviewed my EVA Air 777-300ER business class flight from Houston to Taipei, and in this installment I’m reviewing my EVA Air 787-9 business class flight from Taipei to Hong Kong.