Future of SLS Las Vegas, Hotel Sold and Possible Re-brand

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It’s no shock that the SLS Las Vegas is a struggling property with a less than optimal location off the strip. Rates and occupancy of the 1600 room resort continue to drop causing SLS Las Vegas Drops to Category 4 SPG Property last year. Anyways, the latest is the owner of the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Alex Meruelo, will…

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Amex Platinum Lounge Access Overview for Cardholders

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Amex Platinum benefits are numerous ranging from elite status, airline fee credits, uber credits, lounge access and more. When it comes to lounge access, both the Platinum Card from American Express, and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express OPEN, offer a variety of benefits. Theres include access to the American Express Centurion Lounges, a Priority Pass Select…

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Starwood Save Up TO 35% On Your Stays

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Starwood released this week’s SPG Hot Escapes today, where you can save a bunch on upcoming hotel stays. Every week, they offer savings at select properties which are bookable now through Saturday. Starwood Save Up TO 35% On Your Stays Offer Details: Weekly savings start at 20% off  15% off SPG members save more and earn Starpoints…

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American Airlines Launching New Service from DFW, LAX, MIA

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American Airlines is launching adding some new service to Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America as they continue to grow their network. They’re adding four new destinations, and introducing a new nonstop route to Argentina. New cities in South America include South America: Georgetown, Guyana (GEO); Pereira, Colombia (PEI); and Cordoba, Argentina (COR); Mexico will be adding Oaxaca,…

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Priority Pass Adds More New Lounges

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Priority Pass sends out a monthly email announcing their new lounges. 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. Here is a full list of the lounges that they added this month. Priority Pass Adds New…

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Amex Opens New Lounge In Melbourne

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American Express today announced that they have a new American Express Lounge in the Melbourne Airport (MEL). Consider The Platinum Card® from American Express or The Business Platinum® Card from American Express. According to American Express, Opening today in Terminal 2 at Satellite Level Departures, The American Express Lounge at MEL will offer Card Members a place to relax, refresh and…

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Top Amex Business Platinum Card Benefits

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Both The Business Platinum® Card from American Express and The Platinum Card® from American Express offer phenomenal lounge access benefits, however you may be wondering why you should choose the business version of the card, so here’s a look at some of the top Amex Business Platinum Card benefits. Top Amex Business Platinum Benefits: American Express Global…

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Drunken Pilot Causes Flight Cancellation and Stranded Passengers

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Over a hundred TAP Air Portugal passengers find themselves stranded in Stuttgart, Germany as their flight was cancelled last-minute due to a druken pilot. The pilot was observed by an airline employee on the ground as “walking unsteadily and smelling of alcohol”, which led into the investigation and cancellation. The cancellation resulting in the passengers having…

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United Flight Attendants Fired for Watching iPad Video, Sue Airline for $800,000

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United Airlines just can’t seem to keep themselves out of the news for bad publicity. The latest story is that two United Airlines flight attendants were fired for watching videos on their iPad during a flight. However, they’re claiming discrimination as Ruben Lee and Jeanne Stroup are “more seasoned” crew members who have been flying for…

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