A Mainstream Journalist Gets Their Credit Card Advice Dead-on

I receive compensation for many links on this blog. You don’t have to use these links, but I am grateful to you if you do. American Express, Citibank, Chase, and other banks are advertising partners of this site. I do not write about all credit cards that are available — instead focusing on miles, points, […]

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How Do We Make Ourselves Alert Again?

From a reader’s discussion to a book I’ve been reading on tour, Orfeo by Richard Powers: Interviewer: “You mention close listening and focused attention. I found the study that you referenced about our loss of focus to be fascinating and disturbing.” “When all of us can listen to every piece of music that was ever…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/how-do-we-make-ourselves-alert-again/

Cloud Covered Mountains in Pleaneu Bay, Antarctica

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/09/28/cloud-covered-mountains-pleaneu-bay-antarctica/

Airport Security: Our New Strategy is Just to Ask People If They’re a Terrorist

I’ve been in the midst of my busiest time of year at work over the past several weeks, and several stories passed without comment. One was the Sun Country flight departing New York JFK that was swarmed by law enforcement because a piece of luggage had the insignia ISIS on it. A federal source tells […]

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Cancellations And Delays Continue At Chicago Airports

The intentionally set fire at a nearby air-traffic-control facility has led to thousands of canceled flights at O'Hare and Midway airports.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/chicago-airport-update-hundreds-flights-canceled-ohare-midway-airports-after-fire-1696050

Does the AAA Visa Trump Chase Sapphire Preferred?

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The 11 best Airbnbs in Amsterdam

A ton of the Amsterdam Airbnbs are located in the tops of buildings with terraces overlooking the old city or on houseboats down in the canals.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/11-best-airbnbs-amsterdam/

Should I join the BoardingArea blog network?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/blog/join-boardingarea-blog-network-2/

Tickets Now Available to the Biggest Frequent Flyer Gathering in History

In just 11 weeks you’ll be able to spend the weekend with more frequent flyer mileage enthusiasts than have ever gathered together in one place. The biggest Frequent Traveler University ever. Get your tickets here. I believe that last April’s Frequent Traveler University in Northern Virginia — with well over 600 attendees — was the […]

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Presale Event: December Frequent Traveler University

Good morning from Chicago!

I'm here for the Advanced Frequent Traveler University, which is taking place this weekend. These events have become pretty popular, with the past several selling out in less than 24 hours.

I really do enjoy participating in these events, though I'm not really involved in the planning. However, the event organizers have been working with USA Today to expand the event, and it sounds pretty exciting.

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Do I Earn MQDs for Delta Tickets Booked on Ultimate Rewards?

TPG reader Philip tweeted me to ask: “@thepointsguy If you book Delta tickets through Chase Ultimate Rewards, will you get MQDs? I’ve started to NOT get MQDs on recent tickets I have purchased through Ultimate Rewards.” Credit card points can be especially valuable when redeemed directly for airfare, because you usually earn miles on the […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/09/do-i-earn-mqds-for-delta-tickets-booked-on-ultimate-rewards/

Should I Drop United if I Fly Mostly Long Haul?

TPG reader Alvin asked me on Facebook: “I’m an infrequent flyer with United and Star Alliance (two long haul domestic round-trips and a transpacific each year). Since United is shifting to a fare-based mileage plan, this negates my travel style. Should I cash out soon and put my miles on another Star Alliance carrier?” This […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/09/should-i-drop-united-if-i-fly-mostly-long-haul/

Should I Switch From United Premier 1K for More Upgrades?

TPG Reader Kyle tweeted me to ask: “@thepointsguy I’m a United Premier 1K based in San Francisco (SFO). There are too many 1K members in San Francisco, meaning I miss too many upgrades. Does it make sense to switch airlines?” A lot of things are happening for elite flyers this year. First off, United and […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/09/should-i-switch-from-united-premier-1k-for-more-upgrades/

Is New York About to Get a 7-Star Hotel?

Via Alan H. New York will get a new hotel on West 57th that is supposed to tower over the luxury offered by anything else. Manhattan’s posh West 57th Street, commonly known as “Billionaires Row,” is slated to become the address for New York’s first seven-star hotel. The yet to be flagged luxe hotel is […]

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Colorful Houses in Cinque Terre, Italy

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/09/27/colorful-houses-cinque-terre-italy/