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18 Mar. 2020

This blog is usually all about points and miles. The game we play involves acquiring points & miles, usually without traveling, in order to travel nearly for free. Current events, though, has led some of us to turn towards cash-earning options: new credit card bonuses, new bank account bonuses, cash rewards from spend, cash back

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18 Nov. 2019

Air India’s Award Chart: I’m Speechless

Well, it’s official. The award for the world’s most bizarre airline loyalty program award chart goes to… Air India! And that doesn’t even have anything to do with their redemption rates. You have to see Air India’s award chart to believe it: Like, I actually can’t concentrate enough to figure out how much someth...

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25 Oct. 2019

U.S. to ban all routes to Cuba except Havana, reports say

The United States is banning commercial flights to all cities in Cuba except Havana. The move, announced by the Trump administration on Friday, rolls back an easing of Cuba-U.S. flight restrictions that began under Trump’s predecessor Obama. The change in policy comes from unnamed government sources who spoke to media outlets, including The M...

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12 Jul. 2019

Issuing Banks Rules for Approvals and New Bonuses

This is a living post, continuously updated over time as the miles and points hobby evolves. They change the rules and we have to stay on top of them. Today I’ve updated the section about Citi cards to reflect the new sign up bonus eligibility timelines for their AAdvantage co-branded credit cards. If I’ve left

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5 Apr. 2018

Alaska Airlines Relaxes Same Day Change Rules

We all know that travel plans change. This is especially true for business travelers or those of us who fly often and sometimes want to get home or to our destination earlier or later. The ability to change one flight or have flexibility is golden. Even the casual travel appreciates flexibility from time to time.

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20 Nov. 2019

Juneyao Airlines Adds Manchester Fifth Freedom Flight

Juneyao Airlines is a Star Alliance Connecting Partner, and is an airline that has been on my radar to fly. The airline has a total of 10 Boeing 787-9s on order, which have quite nice interiors. The airline only began long haul operations as of this year, as the 787 is their first wide body

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3 Jun. 2017

Appalachian Community Credit Union CD Account Review: 0.10% to 3.04% APY CD Rate (TN, VA, KY)

Available to those in Tennessee, Virginia,Kentucky, Appalachian Community Credit Union offers competitive rates of 0.10% to 3.04% APY on CD terms from 6 to 72-months. That’s maximum savings with a fixed rate! Appalachian Community Credit Union CDs has a minimum opening deposit of $1,000 and no monthly fees. Grow your money faster wi...

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25 Oct. 2019

10 Things to Do When You Get Amex Platinum

Official Application Link: The Platinum Card® from American Express (60,000-point bonus offer) If you were recently approved for The Platinum Card® from American Express, congratulations! This is one of the best premium credit cards due to the extensive benefits it offers, especially if you travel regularly. With it, you’ll be able to...

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19 Nov. 2019

TAP Air Portugal’s New Boston To Azores Flight (And More)

TAP Air Portugal has grown an incredible amount in North America in the past few years, and the airline has just announced two new North American routes for 2020. Both of these routes will be flown by TAP Air Portugal’s fuel efficient new A321LR aircraft, which have a total of 171 seats, including 16 business

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8 Jul. 2019

Why I Lowered the Credit Limit on my Chase Card

I just got off the phone with Chase card services. I called to lower the credit limit on my United Explorer Business Card. I am gearing up to apply for another Chase credit card, and this is a step to prepare for my next application. If you keep up with the blog, you’ll remember I’m

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19 Nov. 2019

ANA Shifting Most US Routes From Narita To Haneda

When it comes to Tokyo Airports, Haneda is significantly more convenient than Narita, since it’s closer to the city. Historically a majority of long haul flights have been into Narita due to Haneda being significantly slot restricted, but that has slowly been changing. For example, recently US airlines got access to an additional dozen slots

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13 Apr. 2018

Trip Report: Buzios, Brazil

I recently spent two weeks in Buzios, Brazil. Only a 3ish hour drive from Rio de Janeiro, Buzios is an easy and enjoyable side trip if you’re planning a trip to Rio. Buzios is a resort town nestled into a hilly peninsula with over 20 beaches. The water is a beautiful shade of dark turquoise

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