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Video SRQ: Does Amex Count Buying Vanilla Reloads as an Eligible Purchase Towards a Spend Bonus

On May 19, 2013 · 15 comments

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Our first question this week is from TPG reader Tony who is looking to meet spend bonuses by purchasing prepaid cards:
“Some credit cards, such as the Starwood Preferred Guest credit card from American Express, define eligible purchases as ‘Eligible Purchases means purchases for goods and services… Read More

Video SRQ: Avoiding High British Airways Surcharges and Finding Award Availability

On May 19, 2013 · 8 comments

in Aer Lingus, Air Berlin, British Airways, ExpertFlyer, Sunday Reader Questions, Video Blog Post

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TPG Reader Eric is having trouble using Avios for a flight from New York to London:
“How is it possible that buying an award ticket from NY to London this summer using Avios in coach costs more than purchasing the ticket outirght in cash? Those surcharges are ridiculous. Also, is there any Anytime… Read More

Saturday Recap: Earn Bonus Delta SkyMiles with Hertz, Triple HawaiianMiles with Starwood, Emirates and JetBlue Expand Codesharing, Southwest Double Points from Select Cities, 50% Mileage Bonus with Air Canada

On May 18, 2013 · 2 comments

in Air Canada, American, Emirates, Hawaiian Airlines, Hertz, JetBlue, Saturday Recap, Southwest, Starwood

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Here’s a recap of the interesting points and miles news from this week:
Earn Triple HawaiianMiles with Starwood in Hawaii: Hawaiian Airlines and Starwood have teamed up to offer HawaiianMiles members triple miles when staying at Starwood properties in Hawaii from now through December 20, 2013. In… Read More

Why I’m Going To Pre-Order Meals on American Airlines From Now On

On May 17, 2013 · 15 comments

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Back in February, American Airlines officially launched the ability for first and business class passengers to pre-reserve your meal before a flight. No more running out of that sandwich you want or the cheese plate before the flight attendants get to you.

The option was first only available on… Read More

The Time Commitment Of Manufacturing Spend on Prepaid and Reloadable Cards Using Green Dot MoneyPaks

May 17, 2013

All this week, TPG contributor Jason Steele will be covering Green Dot MoneyPaks and how you can maximize the points and miles you earn using them. In Part 1 of his series he introduced us to Green Dot and covered the basics of prepaid reloadable cards. In the second post, he compared Green Dot to [...]

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Destination of the Week: Sevilla, Spain

May 17, 2013

For today’s Destination of the Week, we asked Madrid-based expat and TPG contributor Lori Zaino to cover one of her favorite cities in Spain, sultry Sevilla, whose stately tree-shaded streets, massive cathedral, and magnetic nightlife have drawn travelers from far and wide. Sevilla’s rich history has included past rule by the Romans, the Visigoths, the [...]

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Current Buy Miles Promos – 30% United Discount, 30% American Bonus

May 16, 2013

United and American are both currently offering promotions on purchased miles, so I thought I would take a look at each promo and whether they are worth considering. Now through 11:59pm CT on May 20, 2013, United is offering up to a 30% discount on purchased United miles. Here’s how it works, MileagePlus members will save 30% [...]

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American Launches New Boarding Process – Early Boarding With No Overhead Luggage

May 16, 2013

Airplane boarding is a battlefield, where travelers try anything they can to get on first, get to your seat, secure some overhead space and stake out their territory. Adding another skirmish into the process is American Airlines’ announcement today that it has overhauled its entire systemwide boarding process for flights within the US and Canada [...]

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Flight Review: LAN 767-300 Premium Business Class MIA-SCL

May 16, 2013

One of the aspects of my Mother’s Day Trip to Chile, I was most looking forward to was flying LAN’s Premium Business Class from Miami to Santiago, which I had gotten for $900 a ticket thanks to an amazing deal back in February. My mom and I flew from LGA to Miami, and our first [...]

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Strategies For Maximizing Green Dot MoneyPaks

May 16, 2013

All this week, TPG contributor Jason Steele will be covering Green Dot MoneyPaks and how you can maximize the points and miles you earn using them. In Part 1 of his series he introduced us to Green Dot and covered the basics of prepaid reloadable cards. In the second post, he compared Green Dot to [...]

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In-Store Points and Miles Bonuses Through Online Shopping Portals

May 16, 2013

As I discuss often, online shopping portals can be a great way to rack up bonus miles and points on your everyday online purchases – and many of your favorite airline, hotel and credit card sites offer them. What you might not realize, however, is that several of these same portals offer a section that [...]

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Wine Wednesday: Free Airline Lounge Booze

May 15, 2013

Although we normally span the globe for our Wine Wednesday series in search of delicious wine regions, we thought it would be fun to mix things up today and cover the booze that many of us are likely to be drinking in transit: the complimentary beverage selection at airline lounge bars. We’re sticking to the [...]

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50% US Airways Miles Bonus on Hotel Stays and Car Rentals

May 15, 2013

Now through July 31, 2013, US Airways is offering a 50% bonus on miles for every hotel stay and car rental you credit to your Dividend Miles account. Just register here and then make sure your account number is on your reservation. You must be subscribed to the US Airways e-Statement and Earn More Miles [...]

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The Best Green Dot Compatible Reloadable Prepaid Cards

May 15, 2013

All this week, TPG contributor Jason Steele will be covering Green Dot MoneyPaks and how you can maximize the points and miles you earn using them. In Part 1 of his series he introduced us to Green Dot and covered the basics of prepaid reloadable cards. In the second post, he compared Green Dot to [...]

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Barclaycard Is On a Roll: More Things They Can Do to Dominate the Travel Reward Credit Card Industry

May 15, 2013

While there are numerous credit card companies, only a handful offer really valuable travel rewards credit cards. For years American Express was the premier issuer of valuable, transferable points. They still are a major force, but Chase has doubled down in the past five years and offers a huge portfolio of some of the best [...]

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Amex Business Gold Rewards LTO 75K Bonus Through eBay

May 14, 2013

Last week Amex launched a short-lived amazing deal on the Business Gold Rewards card for 75,000 bonus points with just $5,000 spending in 3 months, and while that offer was not around for long, from time to time, other sites like Amazon and eBay get limited-time offers of their own on Amex cards including this [...]

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Travel Tuesday Top 10: Things I’m Looking Forward to in Italy

May 14, 2013

Later this week, I am taking off for a trip to Italy that I’m pretty jazzed about. I’ve been to Rome a couple times before, but never outside the city. This time I’ll be making stops in Milan, Florence and Rome. I’ll be using one of my remaining Hyatt Visa free Suite nights and…oh, yea, [...]

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Green Dot MoneyPaks vs. Vanilla Reloads

May 14, 2013

In Part 1 of his series on Green Dot MoneyPaks, TPG contributor Jason Steele introduced us to Green Dot and covered the basics of prepaid reloadable cards. In today’s post, he compares Green Dot to the other popular product in this class, Vanilla Reloads. Why Green Dot MoneyPak over Vanilla Reloads? Vanilla Reloads were an [...]

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Reduced Mileage Awards on American Airlines to Las Vegas

May 14, 2013

Now through May 31, 2013, American Airlines is offering discounted economy awards to Las Vegas. Normally domestic awards cost 12,500 miles each way, or 25,000 miles round-trip, but with this special offer, they are only 10,000 miles each way meaning you can save 5,000 miles per round-trip when heading to Vegas. This award special is [...]

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Snag 25,000 Free Spirit Miles In Philadelphia This Thursday, May 16

May 13, 2013

To celebrate the launch of new flight service to Philadelphia from Las Vegas, Dallas/Ft. Worth and Myrtle Beach, Spirit Airlines is giving away 2.5 million frequent flyer miles this Thursday, May 16. 1,000 people (must be 18 or over) will have the chance to win 25,000 miles each at the Independence Visitor Center. Spirit is [...]

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Discount Business Class Fares to Europe From $2,400 Roundtrip

May 13, 2013

British Airways is offering a summer sale through tomorrow for roundtrip business class flights from New York to the UK and Europe starting at $2,699 for travel between June 28-September 5, 2013, and other airlines have started matching. The BA discount fares are available from New York (JFK as well as Newark) to London, Paris, [...]

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Club Carlson Summer Promo Stay 2 Nights Get 10,000 Bonus Points

May 13, 2013

Club Carlson has revealed the details of its upcoming summer promo where members can earn 10,000 bonus points for each stay of two nights or more. You must register for the promo on the registration page prior to the checkout of your first stay (so if you’re already in the middle of a stay you [...]

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Maximize Monday: Introduction to Green Dot MoneyPaks and Reloadable Prepaid Cards

May 13, 2013

For those of you who got in on the one-day Amex Business Gold Rewards 75K sign-up bonus offer and are now wondering how to meet the $5,000 minimum spend requirement in 3 months – and for the rest of us hoping to continue cashing in on prepaid and reloadable cards in order to keep racking [...]

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The Transcontinental Route Competition Heats Up

May 13, 2013

American recently announced that it would begin offering hourly transcontinental flights between New York JFK and Los Angeles LAX as it takes on both United and Delta on the most trafficked domestic route. All that means more choices and lower fares for consumers. Right now, American offers between 8-10 flights a day in each direction [...]

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