Reader Contest: Come Fly With Us at the Star Alliance MegaDo!
One of aviation's biggest annual fan events kicks off in less than three weeks, and you can join for the ride! Now, to avoid getting anyone's hopes up, I want to be clear right off the bat: Star MegaDo 8 is completely sold out. That said, we've been holding one ticket for a very lucky TPG reader, and we're gearing up to give it away!
This year's MegaDo features three core components — including some of the most memorable flights you'll ever experience:
You can get a full look at the schedule here, but you can expect three full days of AvGeek fun, including:
- Your choice of three Austrian Airlines tours, including airport operations, maintenance and catering
- Behind the scenes with Brussels Airlines at BRU, including a meet and greet with the CEO
- A World of Hyatt party at the incredible Park Hyatt Mallorca
While you're on your own for hotel rooms and travel to and from Vienna and Mallorca, the winner will receive access to all the MegaDo activities in Vienna, Brussels and Mallorca. An Economy Class seat on the MegaDo charter is included, as are meals and transportation per the program.
You'll also get to join a member of our team — either yours truly or TPG himself. So, yeah, this is one heck of a TPG giveaway!
So how can you win? First, you'll need to be available to join the group in Vienna on Tuesday, September 19 and stick around through at least Friday, September 22. Next, you'll need to be a member of our exclusive Facebook group, TPG Lounge. If you aren't yet a member you can request to join — we can't guarantee admission, but we'll be reviewing applicants throughout the day. Once you're in, you'll want to look for our MegaDo post and leave a comment with your favorite aviation joke.
(Oh, and in case you're wondering what qualifies as an "aviation joke" — that's entirely up to you. I like this one from Nathan though... "How do you know when there's a pilot in the room? He tells you.")
Note that you'll need to act quickly — the deadline for entries is 11:59pm Eastern Time tonight, Friday, September 1, 2017.
TPG featured card
at Bilt's secure site
Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.
| 1X | Choose to earn up to 1X points on rent and mortgage payments with no transaction fee |
| 2X | Earn 2X points + the option to earn 4% back in Bilt Cash on everyday purchases |
Pros
- Choice to earn up to 1 Bilt Point per dollar spent on rent and mortgage payments
- Elevated everyday earnings with both Bilt Points and the option to earn Bilt Cash
- $400 Bilt Travel Portal hotel credit per year (up to $200 biannually)
- $200 Bilt Cash annually
- Priority Pass membership
- No foreign transaction fees
Cons
- Moderate annual fee
- Designed primarily for members seeking a premium, all-in-one card
- Earn points on housing with no transaction fee
- Choose to earn 4% back in Bilt Cash on everyday spend. Use Bilt Cash to unlock point earnings on rent and mortgage payments with no transaction fee, up to 1X.
- 2X points on everyday spend
- $400 Bilt Travel Hotel credit. Applied twice a year, as $200 statement credits, for qualifying Bilt Travel Portal hotel bookings.
- $200 Bilt Cash (awarded annually). At the end of each calendar year, any Bilt Cash balance over $100 will expire.
- Welcome bonus (subject to approval): 50,000 Bilt Points + Gold Status after spending $4,000 on everyday purchases in the first 90 days + $300 of Bilt Cash.
- Priority Pass ($469/year value). See Guide to Benefits.
- Bilt Point redemptions include airlines, hotels, future rent and mortgage payments, Lyft rides, statement credits, student loan balances, a down payment on a home, and more.