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December 13, 2014

Hyatt Platinum Status for Everyone Buying a Ticket to Frequent Traveler University!

The next USA Today Frequent Traveler University will be held April 17-19 at the Hyatt Regency DFW, minutes from the Dallas Fort Worth airport. Get your tickets right away! Frequent Traveler University ($149) Hotel booking link – Hyatt Regency DFW special $99 rate Like with the DC event, everyone purchasing a ticket can receive Hyatt […]

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The Messiness of Credit Cards and Airline Mergers (One Airline Will Soon Have FOUR Card Partners!)

When Delta and Northwest merged, American Express was the surviving co-brand card issuer. They had a 20 year relationship with Delta, and Delta was the surviving carrier. The head of Northwest Worldperks wound up going to work for Northwest’s co-brand credit card issuer, US Bank, which launched the ‘FlexPerks’ programs aimed at retaining the customers […]

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Weekly Review: December 13, 2014

Hello from Los Angeles! I spent last week in Washington DC for the Frequent Traveler University, and was looking forward to California's warm winter weather.

Sadly California didn't get the memo, so it's going to be a good weekend to stay inside and catch up on trip reports.

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Getting Written Up By American for an Inflight Disturbance…

I have only seen an inflight incident report once before. On the ‘oneworld MegaDO’ charter trip, organizer tommy777 had the following mocked up about him using one of the forms: Last night I experienced the form for a second time. The woman sitting next to me on a short hop in first class brought a […]

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After Barren Years in Somalia, Signs of Growth in Bananas

During the civil war of the 1990s, irrigation systems were damaged, plantations were abandoned, farmers were displaced and storage facilities and ports destroyed. Now, the banana is making a tentative comeback in Somalia.

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In Transit Blog: With Hotel Holiday Events, Hope and Charity

This year, hotel holiday packages come with a dash of charity.

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How Can You Increase Your Credit Limit and Credit Score?

Reader Chris asks, Would you recommend to use balance transfer in one lump sum but to pay minimum balance every month for 6-12 months or use the maximum limit every month but paying in full to increase future limit for a new immigrant to get into credit card air mileage bonus game? Which is better […]

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In the world's most polluted city

It ain't easy being green in New Delhi, but it is possible to grow your own produce and eat organic despite toxic air and water.

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Units of Momentary Happiness

“Everything we need to be happy is easy to obtain.” -Epicurus I’ve long advocated that happiness is not entirely related to a feeling of a precise moment. Instead, it’s more closely related to the overall life we live, as well as the life we hope to have in the future. If you quit smoking, you…

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What does your wine order say?

"White Zinfandel: You drink Mountain Dew for breakfast and might be wearing slippers." What do bartenders think of YOUR wine order?

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Hyatt’s “Surprise and Delight” Reward for Staying at 50 Different Hotels

Hyatt emailed me yesterday to let me know that a stay I completed two and a half weeks ago was at my 50th Hyatt hotel. They produced a map of the places I’ve stayed, and also had a list. Several things struck me about their reaching out with this information, and 10,000 bonus points (which […]

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