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8 Sep. 2019
I Can’t Believe I Have to Write This Post
The single nuttiest idea in aviation history was published in the Dallas Morning News, an argument by Matt Andersson, the founder of an airline startup (Indigo Airlines), to merge the nation’s airlines into one and have the government run it. Oh he wants to eliminate frequent flyer points, too. Continue reading I Can’t Believe I
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1 Jun. 2017
Update: This Trick to Booking Southwest Flights Still Works!
Million Mile Secrets reader Dan commented: Southwest is my airline of choice.  I’m having trouble getting AMEX to honor the rebate deal when I book tickets on southwest.com as per your December 2016 post on this topic.  Please help me (and other Southwest fans) understand the process.  Thanks! Good question, Dan! Million Mile S...
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7 Sep. 2019
Man Loses Job After Demanding Only White Flight Attendants Serve Him on British Airways
Maybe this isn’t the strangest part of the story, but it strikes me that the racist would demand that minorities serve him, not that they not be allowed to perform in servile roles. According to the man’s attorney his family is the real victim here, the man’s wife “suffered from stress due to the allegation”
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31 May. 2017
Family Fun in New York City Using Southwest Points
Lyn writes about flying on Southwest for her GotoTravelGal.com blog and has flown her family all over the US almost entirely free on Southwest.  I’ve asked her to share how families can visit New York City on the cheap, from flights to activities to accommodations. Lyn:  New York City is one of my favorite places.  I
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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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3 Jul. 2023
Tagging Miles Portal Updates – 03 July 2023
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13 Mar. 2020
Chase advertising new United Club Infinite card
Chase is advertising a new United Club Infinite card on their website alongside their other Chase consumer cards. This new card is offering a big welcome bonus and some new bonus categories that we haven’t previously seen on the club card — along with a new $525 annual fee. The Offer Chase is offering a new United Club
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7 Oct. 2019
Bank Amerideals/Chase Offers: Save 5% at Airbnb, Max $28 Cashback
Update 10/7/19: Deal is back and valid until 11/11/19 Update 8/15/19: Deal is back for some with expiration of 9/27/19. Update 7/28/19: Deal is back and with an expiration of 8/13/19. Update 5/19/19: This deal popped up for me again today, this time with 6/29/19 expiration. The Offer Check your Bank Amerideals for the following
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17 Mar. 2020
Earn 10% Back At Many Hilton Brands With Targeted BankAmeriDeal/Chase Offer
In addition to the Chase Offer (and possibly BankAmeriDeal) for Hampton Inn and Hilton Garden Inn stays, there’s a targeted offer that’s good at most Hilton brands but which specifically excludes Hampton Inn and Hilton Garden Inn. The Deal Earn 10% cashback on your Hilton stay when you spend $200 or more with targeted BankAmeriDeal
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16 Mar. 2020
Jabra Elite 65T True Wireless Earbud deal (refurbished)
In combing through deals today, I came across one that caught my eye as potentially useful for those who suddenly find themselves working from home for the first time: a deal on refurbished Jabra Elite 65t True Wireless Earbuds. As someone who has worked from home for more than a decade, I thought this deal
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19 Nov. 2019
Daytime Eastbound Transatlantic Flights: Thoughts From A First Timer
Last week I flew United’s 767-300 Polaris business class from Newark to London. I’ve flown a countless number of times between the New York area and London, but there was something that made this flight unique — this was my first time ever taking an eastbound daytime transatlantic flight. That’s to say that I left
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8 Oct. 2019
[Targeted] AmEx Offer: Staples, Spend $100+ & Receive $25 Statement Credit
Update 10/8/19: This had hit the redemption cap and wasn’t showing anymore, but it’s now showing again so save the offer if you haven’t already. The Offer No direct link, targeted offer Get a one-time $25 statement credit by using your enrolled Card to spend a minimum of $100 + in one or more transactions
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