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Female Passenger Sexually Assaulted On United Flight After Crew Member Repeatedly Served Perpetrator Double Shots of Vodka
A 51-year-old frequent flyer is suing United Airlines after she was sexually assaulted by her seatmate on a three-and-a-half-hour flight from Orlando to Denver last October. The victim says United is partially responsible because a flight attendant repeatedly served the perpetrator double servings of vodka and orange. In a lawsuit...
Miles To Memories
Free Heineken Beer and Grocery Savings
Heineken has launched a promotion that gets you free beer and grocery savings. The post Free Heineken Beer and Grocery Savings appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Is Delta Air Lines Exaggerating The Success Of Its American Express Credit Cards?
Before the pandemic the American Airlines co-brand portfolio had the largest charge volume, but American, United and Delta were all over $100 billion annually. In June Delta Air Lines made big news claiming to have broken away from the pack reporting that "approaching 1% of U.S. GDP" in charge volume on...
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Petition Underway to Rename Airport Terminal for Senator Dianne Feinstein
In recent years, names of well-known establishments have changed thanks to, essentially, the highest bidder. Case in point, the Orlando Magic’s home, Amway Center, just changed to the Kia Center…
One Mile at a Time
Review: Cathay Pacific The Pier First Class Lounge Hong Kong Airport (HKG)
Duringmy long journey to Abu Dhabi, I had the chance to check out several lounges at Hong Kong Airport, including both of Cathay Pacific’s first class lounges. In this installment I wanted to review Cathay Pacific’s The Pier First Class Lounge, and then in a separate installment I’ll review Cathay...
Frequent Miler
Wyndham Rewards Promo: Earn 7,500 bonus points with one stay before 12/31 (targeted?)
Wyndham Rewards has launched a new promotion that runs through the end of the year and awards members 7,500 on their next stay (must checkout no later than 1/1/24). Nick received an e-mail about this offer yesterday and the terms seem to indicate that you must receive an invitation in...
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DOT Looking at Deceptive Practices in Airline Frequent Flyer Programs
The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) want to look into frequent flyer programs for potential deceptive or unfair practices, as reported by Reuters. The post DOT Looking at Deceptive Practices in Airline Frequent Flyer Programs appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
Amazing: Chase Freedom Unlimited Double Rewards Bonus
Link: Apply now for the Chase Freedom Unlimited
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: SAS A350-900 Business Class Bangkok – Copenhagen (Inaugural)
While not deliberate, I found myself on the inaugural SAS flight from Bangkok to Copenhagen, operated by an Airbus A350-900 in business class. With superb dining and excellent service onboard, SAS remains one of my favorite carriers.  SAS A350-900 Business Class Review (BKK-CPH) When I noticed some frequent flyer award...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn Only 5 Points Per Night at This One Fairfield Property
When you stay at a Fairfield by Marriott hotel property as a member of the Marriott Bonvoy frequent guest program, you would typically earn ten base points and an elite night credit per qualifying night — except that you earn only 5 points per night at this one Fairfield Inn...
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Is Delta Comfort+ Worth the Extra Cost?
Delta offers several categories of seats on its planes. For US domestic flights, you’ll get to choose from these categories: First Class – Delta’s premium domestic product, offering wider seats, power…
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Impending Turbulence: Department Of Transportation Poised To Start Regulating Frequent Flyer Programs
Only the Department of Transportation has authority to police loyalty programs, and according to the DOT Inspector General the agency has improperly ignored complaints about frequent flyer programs. That appears about to change. Continue reading Impending Turbulence: Department Of Transportation Poised To Start Regulating Frequent Flyer Programs...
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United Recognizing a Million Miler: First I’ve Seen This “In the Wild”
On my flight to Honolulu at the beginning of December, I has my first opportunity to witness the commemoration of someone receiving Million Miler status. Now, there are all sorts of levels of Million Miler, all the way up to Tom Stuker. But this was this passenger’s first million miles,...
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Citi Dividend Announces 5% Categories for 1st Quarter of 2024
Citi has released the calendar for Q1 of 2024 for the 5% Cash Back categories. These are quarterly rotating categories for Citi Dividend cardholders. The post Citi Dividend Announces 5% Categories for 1st Quarter of 2024 appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
December 21 Bonus Offer Highlight: Royal Jordanian Royal Club – Elite Status Match
Today's Bonus Offer Highlight is yet another status match - this time you can use status from select European and Middle Eastern airlines to receive status with Royal Jordanian. Check out all of the new bonuses added today here: The post December 21 Bonus Offer Highlight: Royal Jordanian Royal Club –...
Frequent Miler
Plastiq once again accepts Amex cards
Update 12/21/23: After re-launching, Amex cards had once again stopped working on Plastiq. It appears that it was just a brief technical issue and they’re up-and-running again. Plastiq has once again begun accepting American Express cards for payments. I was able to successfully send a tuition payment to my son’s...