Leveraging Delta Regional Upgrade Certificates Domestically

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Delta Regional Upgrade Certificates are one of the Choice Benefits that Diamond and Platinum Medallions members can select once earning or re-qualifying for status, which if used effectively can save you quite a bit of money. If choosing the upgrade certificate option, Platinum Medallions can choose 4 regional upgrades, whereas Diamond Medallions can choose either…

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Delta Resuming This Nonstop Route First Time In Decade

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Delta plans to resume this nonstop service route for the first time in a decade thanks to a recent agreement reached with some help from the U.S. government. “Years-long dispute with three Persian Gulf airlines — Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad — which U.S. airlines said received government subsidies making it impossible for the U.S. carriers…

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Airport Lounge Access Amex Platinum Cardholders

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Airport lounge access for American Express Platinum Cardholders is on the top benefits of the Platinum Card from American Express. Lounge privileges include American Express Centurion Lounges, Priority Pass Lounges, Delta SkyClubs, and more. In addition to lounge access, Amex Platinum benefits are numerous ranging from elite status, airline fee credits, uber credits and more. The American Express…

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AirFrance KLM Discounted Award Flights Up To 50% Off

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Flying Blue (AirFrance & KLM) offer monthly discounted award flights. Right now, they are offering up to 50% off awards to select destinations. Check out all the options here.  AirFrance KLM Discounted Award Flights Keep in mind that you can transfer points into the Flying Blue program from a variety of sources including American Express Membership…

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Lounge Review: Cathay Pacific Tokyo Haneda (HND) Lounge

On a recent American Airlines business class flight from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Los Angeles (LAX), I had a couple hours to spend at the airport before the flight. I was told at checkin, I would have access to the Sakura Lounge operated by JAL, however the lounge was closed when I arrived. Fortunately, all…

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AA Passenger Faces 20 Years in Jail, Park Hyatt New York Review

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Martini Review of the Week:  It’s Saturday and it’s time for the Martini Review of the Week. Take a look at this week’s top news, deals, and reviews below. Last week, and American Airlines passenger was arrested after fighting with other passengers, when he was refused being served beer on one of their flights from Miami from…

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More Lufthansa Lounges For Amex Platinum Cardholders

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Great news for both cardholders of the Platinum Card® from American Express, or the The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, or Centurion Members. American Express has just announced that cardholders will have even more lounge access thanks to addition of select Lufthansa airport lounges, Frankfurt and Munich. With these latest additions, cardmembers get access to Lufthansa Lounges at Frankfurt Airport…

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Delta Improves Medallion Upgrades on Aeroméxico

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Delta has made some changes in clearance for complimentary Medallion upgrades on Aeroméxico flights, as they will now follow Delta’s clearance, meaning you’re likely to be cleared in advance, up to 5 days prior to your flight. Delta Improves Medallion Upgrades on Aeroméxico You can take a look at Aeroméxico Premier Business Class in the following reviews:…

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Southwest Airlines Expands at NYC LaGuardia (LGA) and Reagan (DCA) and More

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Southwest Airlines announced they’ll be launching some new routes across the country as they’ve published their flight schedule through Jan. 6, 2019. Expect to see new service from New York (LGA) and Washington Reagan (DCA) as a few of the highlights. We previously covered how Southwest Airlines to Add More LaGuardia and Washington Reagan (DCA) Flights, as a…

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Priority Pass Adds A New Restaurant Johnny Rockets

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It’s nice to see Priority Pass expanding the lounges in their program, which means more lounges for The Platinum Card® from American Express cardholders like myself to benefit from. Priority Pass has consistently been adding restaurants which is pretty sweet! The latest addition, Johnny Rockets, Syracuse NY Hancock Intl North Concourse B. Priority Pass Adds A New Restaurant…

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New United Polaris Lounge To Open In Newark

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Yesterday we told you how United is Offering Polaris Customers Private Terminals. United already has a United Polaris lounge at San Francisco International Airport that opened in April. Now on June 4th, the United Polaris lounge will open at Newark Liberty International Airport. United Polaris lounge at Newark Liberty International Airport is conveniently located in Terminal C, following security…

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