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7 Sep. 2019

Airline Cancels Flight to Avoid Police – All Over $276

Airlines often claim an exemption to European delay compensation rules due to “extraordinary circumstances” that couldn’t have been avoided, and there’s much litigation over this most of which having been resolved in favor of the passenger. For instance while strikes and weather can be extraordinary, mechanical issues genera...

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1 Jun. 2017

Free Doughnuts in Select Cities This Summer If You Have These Cards!

Tomorrow is National Doughnut Day! To celebrate, American Express and Delta are driving a doughnut truck around the US, filled with unique doughnuts inspired by Delta snacks like cookies, pretzels, and peanuts. And they’re not stopping until August 12, 2017! Is There a Problem, Officer? Doughnut Truck = Increased Police Prese...

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18 Nov. 2019

6 Great Opportunities To Buy Points

We frequently see loyalty programs sell points at a discount, and for many this is an opportunity to buy points at a cost that makes sense, especially for aspirational redemptions. At the moment we’re seeing several loyalty programs offering great deals on purchased points, most of which I’ve written about in the past several weeks.

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6 Sep. 2019

American Airlines Mechanic Charged With Sabotaging an Aircraft About to Depart

We haven’t reached the point of a strike, and the airline and its mechanics are headed back to the bargaining table with the National Mediation Board next week. However tensions have certainly been high. For instance a video of an American Airlines supervisor yelling at a mechanic went viral in June (though note there’s NSFW

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13 Apr. 2018

Ink Business Preferred: 3x on Plastiq

For the moment at least, payments made via online payment processor Plastiq with Chase Ink Business Preferred Cards are coding under the 3x category bonus. The 3x category bonus on the Ink Business Preferred is supposed to be for travel and shipping purchases, internet, cable and phone services, and on advertising purchases made with social

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16 Mar. 2020

Coronavirus cancellation policies: Cruises, Flights, Hotels, and more

Note: We have made several updates over the past few days and as of 3/16/20 as the situation is fluid. Keep this post bookmarked for updates. Coronavirus cancellation policies vary by travel provider and booking channel and the situation is very fluid. Many readers have been reaching out with questions both on the site and

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18 Mar. 2020

50K business class to Europe on Delta (Jun-Aug, easy cancellation)

Virgin Atlantic is showing excellent availability for business class on Delta flights to Europe. I am not sure whether we’ll see a return to normalcy by June-July-August, but booking these is low-risk since we know that Virgin Atlantic doesn’t charge cancellation fees when the taxes are under $50 (as they would be on a flight from

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2 Jun. 2017

“Traveling Is the Best Way to Learn About Yourself”

Welcome to the next installment of our interview series where folks share their thoughts about Big Travel with Small Money! Miles & Points Interview: Miles Czar Miles writes Miles Czar to share his passion for travel and inspire readers to make their travel dreams come true. You can also follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and

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4 Apr. 2018

Coming Soon: Book Finnair Award Travel via Alaska Airlines Website

Nearly a year ago, Alaska Airlines and Finnair announced a new partnership which allows frequent flyers to earn and redeem miles on each airline. Since the announcement there has been little done to implement reciprocal awards. Finnair quickly implemented award travel options on Alaska Airlines for Finnair Plus members, but Alaska did not. Since th...

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12 Dec. 2022

Tagging Miles Portal Updates – 12 December 2022

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25 Oct. 2019

United plans new New York-Washington shuttle amid growth spurt

United Airlines is jumping into the lucrative New York air shuttle market with an expanded service to Washington that will begin next spring. The Star Alliance carrier will offer up to 13 daily flights between its Newark Liberty (EWR) hub and Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), United commercial chief Andrew Nocella said Friday at the

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10 Apr. 2018

Easy Extra 2 Membership Rewards Per Dollar Spent (Up to 5k)

Until May 17, 2018, using your Membership Reward earning Amex card to pay for specific online purchases through Amex Express Checkout will you earn 2 bonus Membership Rewards per dollar spent (on top of whatever category bonus your card may also earn for the card, or on top of the at least one point you’d

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