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7 Sep. 2019

The Moment Two Passengers Emerge Together From a United Airlines Lavatory

Women were lining up for the lavatory for about ten minutes, and no one was coming out. That’s usually when you hope a flight attendant will put some coffee grounds in there between uses. A flight attendant notices the line, saying to one of the women “you’re still right here” as no one has moved.

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19 Nov. 2019

Ghana Ordering Three 787s To Launch National Airline

Forget Emirates ordering 50 Airbus A350-900s at the Dubai Airshow yesterday, this is much more interesting. Ghana Intends To Order Three 787-9s The Republic of Ghana has announced that they intend to relaunch a national airline. The country and Boeing signed a memorandum of understanding for three Boeing 787-9s, at a list price of $877.5

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7 Sep. 2019

It Gets Worse: Hotels Now Stacking “Venue Fees” on Top of Resort Fees

“Resort fees” are extra charges, on top of a room rate, that aren’t optional. In other words they’re part of the price of a room, but the hotel advertises a lower price instead. That’s deceptive. Now some hotels that already charge resort fees have introduced venue fees. Continue reading It Gets Worse: Hotels Now Stack...

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8 Sep. 2019

United Airlines Says It’s Immoral to Move to a Better Seat While Inflight

Since norms vary across airlines and have only recently changed it’s not a moral failing of passengers who don’t know or understand the position that any given airline takes here. On the contrary, it’s incumbent on the airline to explain in clear terms what their policy is and why rather than suggesting a passenger wanting

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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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7 Oct. 2019

[YMMV] Amazon: Use One Chase Ultimate Rewards Points & Get $15 Off $60 (Working Second Time For Some)

Update 10/7/19: Deal is still working for some, valid until 10/30/2019. Update 8/4/19: Deal is working for some people, even if they have done this deal before. Hat tip to MtM Update 8/1/19: Looks like more people are targeted for this offer. The Offer Direct link to offer (affiliate links here and below) Amazon is offering

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30 Mar. 2018

Last Chance to Extend Your Hilton Honors Diamond Status

Sriram provided an excellent review of the changes coming to the Hilton Honors program earlier this morning. To follow up, remember that one new feature for some members is the ability to extend your Diamond status for an extra year. This is intended to put your status on pause if life gets in the way

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26 Jul. 2019

Top 10 Credit Cards for Travel Rewards: July 2019

There are a lot of reasons to collect miles and points. For free First Class flights and luxury hotel stays To travel to more countries than you could otherwise afford (like Norway, pictured above) To take your family on vacation To visit home for the holidays To earn big rewards for everyday spending And the amazing

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9 Dec. 2022

Tagging Miles Portal Updates – 09 December 2022

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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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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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14 Mar. 2020

Making lemonade: Should we hope for a status run when normalcy returns? That, timestamps, confessions, and more.

This week on Frequent Miler on the Air, there were a few things we had to address: Greg’s potty mouth, a confession-confession, why those timestamps from Screaming Lincolns are great, and where we can look for opportunity when a sense of normalcy inevitably returns someday after this whole coronavirus outbreak is in our rearview mirror.

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