How to Earn 1,000 Bonus American Airlines AAdvantage Miles

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American Airlines is offering a limited time promotion where you can earn 1,000 bonus AAdvantage miles for simply shopping online for things you may already plan on buying and spending $350. Just head over to American’s AAdvantage Shopping site, login and start shopping. But hurry, this offer ends March 17, 2017. Here’s how this bonus works: Spend $150, earn 300 bonus…

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JetBlue Fighting for Better Gates at Atlanta’s Hartsfield Jackson

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As we recently wrote about, JetBlue Airways is planning their return to Atlanta’s Hartsfield Jackson International Airport the end of this month, with initial non-stop service from Atlanta to Boston. We can also expect to see more destinations added in the near future including Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, and New York (JFK). When it comes to the gates…

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Flight Review: Delta First Class Los Angeles-Hawaii (HNL)

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Delta offers several daily departures from Los Angeles to Honolulu, meaning on my recent trip to the islands, it was time to burn some SkyMiles for a coach award and hope for an upgrade! Delta historically used to fly old 757’s to Honolulu, but recently has switched to their 737-900’s and during the busy season 757-300’s,…

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Priority Pass Lounge Review: Alaska Lounge LAX Airport

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The Alaska Lounge at LAX is located in Terminal 6 on the mezzanine level, near gate 64. It’s open daily from 5:00 am – midnight and is part of the Priority Pass network of lounges, meaning Priority Pass cardholders can use this if you’re not an Alaska Lounge member. The great thing about Terminal 6 is its…

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Southwest Airlines Launches New Same-Day Standby

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We recently wrote about Southwest Airlines Standby Earlier Flight Policy, however the airline has launched some new changes to their policy which go into effect today. Starting March 8, 2017,  Southwest Airlines is removing the two-hour time restriction currently in place for their standby program. A-List and A-List Preferred members will be the ones benefitting for this…

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Save Up To 35% Starwood Properties Tons To Choose From!

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Starwood released this week’s SPG Hot Escapes, where you can save a bunch on upcoming hotel stays. Every week, they offer savings at select properties which are bookable now through Saturday. Save Up To 35% Starwood Properties Tons To Choose From! Offer Details: Weekly savings start at 20% off SPG members save more and earn Starpoints Stay…

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SPG Platinum vs. Hyatt Globalist Status Comparison

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Hyatt has officially launched their new World of Hyatt program, which offers several new benefits for members including their highest tier Globalist members, so I compare the benefits between Hyatt Globalist vs. SPG Platinum status. Benefits:  SPG Platinum offers a slew of benefits to its members. Platinum members earn three Starpoints for every U.S. dollar spent…

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American Express 5k Bonus Points On SPG Card (targeted)

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If you have the Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card from American Express check here to see if you are targeted for an offer where you spend $5,000 on your card to get 10,000 total Starpoints. If you are targeted, you will need to enroll by 3/31/17 and complete your spending by 5/31/17. You have to log into…

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Marriott Travel For Life Win 3.75 Million Points!

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Marriott is offering a chance to win 3.75 Million points! You can enter for your chance at a nice jackpot of points here, Marriott. Where would you go if you won?! Good Luck! The Deal Download the Marriott® Mobile App and Sign-In or Join Marriott Rewards® Use the app to: Book a room, Check-In, Requests, Repeat for chances to…

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Why Do Airport Lounges Require Boarding Passes?

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Transiting through Los Angeles International Airport last week allowed me to check out a few Priority Pass lounges, a benefit of my Platinum Card from American Express. Anyways I had the chance to stop by the KAL Lounge at the Tom Bradley International Terminal, as well as the Alaska Airlines Lounge. If you’re looking to redeem…

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Flight Review: Delta One Business Class Breakfast JFK-LAX

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We recently wrote about the new Delta One Business Class North End Grill Menu which is served on flights from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles and San Francisco as well as Delta One Transcontinental Business Class Dinner SFO-JFK but haven’t covered their breakfast options on the transcon flights, so I was excited when a business trip meant I would be…

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New Amex Plat Benefits, United Launches New Routes, 5,000 JetBlue Points

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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. We’ve all heard of paid-time off, and even some companies offered a paid lunch break, but the latest idea from Sweden is sure to become a controversial…

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Promo: Earn Double Elite Qualifying Miles On This Airline

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JetBlue Airways is kicking off spring with their newest promotion where TrueBlue members can earn double flight points on all their flights which count toward their Mosaic elite status. This is valid for flights booked through 3/23/17 and flown by 4/30/17. JetBlue Mosaic status is normally earned with 15,000 base flight points so with this promotion, you’d only need…

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