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25 Oct. 2019
Take to the ‘skies’ with Virgin Atlantic’s A350 flight simulator in Heathrow Terminal 3 for a limited time
AvGeeks departing from London Heathrow will want to make their way to Terminal 3 pre-flight. Virgin Atlantic has placed an Airbus A350 simulator in the terminal, free for passengers to test out. The mobile simulator is located at the Virgin Atlantic check-in area of Terminal 3. According to a Virgin Atlantic spokesperson, the simulator will
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20 Nov. 2019
The 9 Best Small Business Credit Cards (2019)
Back in the day, it was rare to see big welcome bonuses or generous rewards structures on small business credit cards. That has changed, and nowadays we’re seeing card issuers place a huge emphasis on business cards. This is obviously an area where they see a lot of opportunity and are hoping to grow market
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1 Apr. 2018
Qantas CEO Envisions “Endless Possibilities” after Recent Route Launch
Commentating on the recent milestone that Qantas reached in launching nonstop service from Perth to London Heathrow, CEO Alan Joyce remarked that creating a “cargo class” replete with gyms and sleeping bunks for passengers is “just the beginning of endless possibilities” ahead for the airline in the near future. “Launc...
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6 Apr. 2018
Major Airline Routes Launched or Announced in March 2018
It was a big month with over 500 new routes launched across the globe, according to Anna.Aero. Australia became connected to London for the first time via Qantas 9 from Perth to London Heathrow, and European airlines gradually returned to U.S. markets after seasonal suspensions during the off-peak winter period. Some new routes were launched
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2 Jun. 2017
Giant 5x Gas Points Select Merchant Gift Cards Purchase: Amex, Sears & Nike Gift Cards
Drop by your nearest Giant or  Stop-&-Shop to participate in this 5x Gas Points Select Merchant Gift Cards Purchase Promotion, available from today till June 8, 2017. You just need a loyalty card and for each purchase of eligible third party gift cards you will get 5x fuel points good to redeem at participatin...
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17 Mar. 2020
Shifting strategies in light of coronavirus
The past week has been unprecedented in many ways. Emotions are running high. Several times in the past few days, readers have asked here or in Frequent Miler Insiders about whether points and miles are dead and we (as a collective) should dump our annual fee credit cards since we may not be traveling for
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18 Mar. 2020
Best cash back credit card offers
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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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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25 Oct. 2019
6 destinations where it’s not too late to see fall foliage
The weather’s changing, temperatures are dropping and the holiday season is well underway. But it’s still not too late to get your fill of fall foliage before everything turns brown. Here’s what you’ll need to know to be strategic about late fall adventures. Related: The 7 best starter credit cards Every year, the Smoky Moun...
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5 Sep. 2019
The Pan Am Flight Attendant Who Gave Her Life Saving Passengers on a Hijacked Flight 33 Years Ago
Pan Am flight 73 flew from Mumbai to the U.S. with a stop in Karachi, Pakistan on September 5, 1986. It was hijacked by four Palestinian Abu Nidal Organization terrorists who wanted to use the Boeing 747-121 to free prisoners in Syria and Israel. There were 380 passengers and 13 crew on board the aircraft.
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3 Jun. 2017
BTH Bank Worry-Free Money Market Account Review: 1.78% APY Rate (TX)
Available in Texas, BTH Bank is offering up to a 1.78% APY for balances over $500,000 with a minimum opening deposit of $10,000. With a Worry-Free Money Market account, earn a high interest with easy access and enjoy your first 6 free withdrawals or transfers per monthly statement cycle. Open your account within minutes today on...
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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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