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14 Dec. 2022
Tagging Miles Portal Updates – 14 December 2022
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8 Oct. 2019
[Targeted] Plastiq: Pay 1.5% Fee on up to Three Payments
Update 10/8/19: Deal is back and valid until 10/27 for some people. This time it’s 1.5% fee Update 9/26/19: Deal was due to expire at the end of today, but looks like it has been extended until 9/30 Update 9/18/19: More people targeted for the 1% fee offer. Limit 3 payments of up to $15,000
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2 Jun. 2017
Amex Offers Upwork Twitter Sync Promotion: $100 Statement Credit For $200 Purchase
Upwork is an online site where you can find and hire quality freelancers or find rewarding projects if you’re a freelancer. American Express is currently offering a Upwork Twitter Sync Amex Offer where you can get a $100 Statement Credit when you spend $200+ in one more more transactions online at Upwork.com. This promotional offer
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6 Sep. 2019
Fare Alert: Europe Roundtrip from Many U.S. Cities From $290 on British Airways, Finnair
For travel between mid-October and early December, and again January through mid-May (in other words outside of peak holiday dates and before peak summer) you can get some amazing coach fares to Europe from across the U.S. Travel is available to Zurich, Munich, Geneva, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Vienna, Brussels, Berlin, and Dusseldorf and this...
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27 Jun. 2022
Free and discounted “micromobility” services
Become a Patron! One of the most bizarre things to emerge from the era of free money were the so-called “micromobility” companies, which have littered the streets and sidewalks of major American cities with their cumbersome scooters and e-bikes. On the one hand, these companies have not and will not ever make any money. On
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25 Oct. 2019
The wait is over: Clear will open at United terminals in Houston next week
Having both TSA PreCheck and Clear can help you dramatically reduce the amount of time spent waiting around at an airport before your flight. Used either independently or together, both speed up the security process. You don’t need to take out your ID, take off your shoes, or remove your toiletries or electronics. But a
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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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25 Oct. 2019
United’s CEO: Flyers will need convincing to fly the Boeing 737 MAX again
Having the FAA and Boeing say the 737 MAX is safe to fly isn’t going to mollify all passengers’ fears, United Airlines CEO said on Friday. That’s why he promised, once again, on Friday that his airline won’t swap jets on you and will let passengers rebook away from the MAX. “Them two saying that
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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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20 Nov. 2019
Avatar Airlines: America’s New All-747 Airline (Or Not)
You guys know I love writing about new “airlines” (I put that word in quotes because is it really an airline if they never fly?), and I just realized I’ve never written about Avatar Airlines, which is probably the most promising new airline in the US since Baltia. The concept has been around since 1992,
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8 Sep. 2019
As United Negotiates a New Pilot Contract, Heads We Lose Tails We Lose
Passengers need a pilot contract because unhappy pilots mean massive delays and cancellations. But a pilot contract is going to mean the airline can squeeze more seats into regional jets. Either way, passengers lose. Continue reading As United Negotiates a New Pilot Contract, Heads We Lose Tails We Lose…
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1 Jun. 2017
7 Best Credit Cards to Help Achieve Your Travel Goals – June 2017
It’s an exciting time for folks in the miles & points hobby!  Because there are excellent sign-up bonuses and ongoing perks available on lots of travel credit cards. Choosing the right card can make it easier for you to achieve your travel goals, like a round-trip Business Class flight to Tokyo! Emily and I Love to Tak...
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