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7 Oct. 2019
Rakuten: 15% Off Sitewide With Promo Code SAVE15
Update 10/7/19: Deal is available again, some deals (our affiliate links): Xbox & Spotify gift cards for 15% off Google Pixel 3 for $399 Update 9/30/19: Deal is available again, a few deals that might be of interest (our affiliate links): 1TB Sony PlayStation 4 Pro Console for $305.15 Bose 700 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
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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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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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29 Mar. 2018
Review: Hotel Sofitel Dubai Downtown
After landing in Dubai, we disembarked at the B Gates and walked directly to immigration baggage claim. Technically Dubai was not a stopover or our destination (it was a layover under 24 hours) so we were unable to take advantage of Emirates’ complimentary chauffeur service. However, I specifically chose a property that would be convenient
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17 Mar. 2020
Hampton Inn/Hilton Garden Inn Chase Offer/BankAmeriDeal: Save 10% On $150-$400 Stay (Targeted)
There’s a new – and targeted – Chase Offer that’s offering 10% cashback as a statement credit when paying for a Hampton Inn or Hilton Garden Inn stay. The Deal Earn 10% back on your stay at Hampton by Hilton or Hilton Garden Inn when you spend $150 or more. Key Terms Expires April 14,
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20 Aug. 2019
When Was the Last Transfer Bonus? Part 1: Membership Rewards
American Express Membership Rewards, Citi ThankYou Points, and Capital One miles, three of the four major transferrable point currencies, periodically run transfer bonuses to airline mileage partners. Chase Ultimate Rewards offered their first transfer bonus ever in May of this year to British Airways Avios. To be clear, sometimes the transfer bonu...
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20 Nov. 2019
Emirates Orders 787-9, Reduces 777X Order
Emirates has today finalized a purchase agreement with Boeing for some Boeing 787-9s, which also sees them reducing the number of Boeing 777Xs they have on order. Emirates Substitutes 30 Boeing 777Xs For 787-9s Emirates and Boeing have today finalized an agreement for the purchase of 30 Boeing 787-9 aircraft, valued at $8.8 billion at
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18 Mar. 2020
IRS extends payment deadline 90 days (but still have to file by 4/15)
The IRS has extended the payment deadline for 2019 taxes for most Americans by 90 days. You still need to file by 4/15/20. However, payment of 2019 taxes can be deferred until 7/14/20 (up to $1,000,000 in tax payments for individuals or $10,000,000 for businesses) with any penalties/interest that would ordinarily be incurred during that t...
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3 Jun. 2017
20,000 Hilton Points Winner!
Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook or Twitter! Thanks to everyone who participated in our 20,000 Hilton points giveaway! Are You the Winner of 20,000 Hilton Points? Find out who won! Congrats to Edward, who won by leaving a blog comment! Emily will be in touch on how to get your prize!         &...
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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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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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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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