RANT: American Needs to Bring Back the Old Cookie!

This is probably the ultimate first world problem sort of complaint, but American has replaced the first class warm cookie of deliciousness with one that isn’t worth eating, and that I decline now every time. Perhaps that’s good — I don’t need it anyway — but I share my experiences and thoughts on this blog […]

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Earn Up To 25,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles With Partners

Every so often, Aeroplan (the loyalty program of Air Canada) offers bonuses when you convert points from the program’s partners into Aeroplan miles, and now through November 24, when you transfer points from select partners, you can earn up to 25,000 bonus miles. As with past promotions, the bonus is tiered based on how many […]



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Limited Time: Amex EveryDay Comes With Amazon Prime

Earlier in the year American Express introduced what are arguably the two most lucrative cards for accruing Membership Rewards points -- the Amex EveryDay and Amex EveryDay Preferred.

The funny thing is that they seem to be the best Membership Rewards cards almost by accident. Their marketing was entirely focused around the lives of busy moms (with Tina Fey as their spokesperson), with a focus more on cash and merchandise redemptions than Membership Rewards travel redemptions.

But the cards are a blessing for us points collectors, as they've introduced two firsts:

-- A card that accrues "premium" Membership Rewards points without an annual fee

-- A card that accrues more than one Membership Rewards point per dollar spent on everyday purchases (assuming you make a minimum number of purchases per month)

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In Transit Blog: A Resort for a Busy State Capital

The Edgewater in Madison, Wis., on the shore of Lake Mendota, is a luxury resort with a spa and plans for boat docks and an outdoor cafe.

















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Best Airlines To Fly Coach Domestically

Though most people would rather fly business or first class given the chance, it’s not always possible to snag a seat at the front of the plane. So we asked TPG Special Contributor Eric Rosen to give us a quick rundown and ranking of the economy seats you’ll likely be flying domestically these days including […]



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Accor Cancels Aeroplan Promotion Early

A couple of weeks ago Accor announced an extremely generous promotion, whereby they were offering 5,000 bonus Aeroplan miles per Accor stay through the end of the year. Given that many Accor properties cost less than $50 per night, it was a heck of a promotion for racking up miles.

The promotion conditions weren't especially clear in terms of how often you could earn the bonus and which hotels were participating:

-- The terms mentioned "participating hotels," which really doesn't make it clear which properties are participating -- Accor later confirmed that all 2,700 properties participating in Le Club Accorhotels were participating in the promotion

-- There was confusion over how many times the bonus could be earned -- could it be earned once, or an unlimited number of times?

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(Mostly) Good News: 2015 AAdvantage Program Announced

Rumors have been going around for a few days now that the 2015 AAdvantage Program was going to be announced at any moment. What is particularly significant about the 2015 AAdvantage Program is that it would be the first that would combine the American Airlines AAdvantage program and the US Airways Dividend Miles program. In […]



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How to Get 90,000 American Airlines Miles for $89 — And What You Can Do With Them

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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T Magazine: The Globalization of Caviar

Since sturgeon fishing was banned in the Caspian Sea, Paris’s top purveyors of the delicacy have turned to producers from as far afield as California, Uruguay and China.

















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Use US Airways Challenge To Earn Executive Platinum Status!

Earlier today we learned more about what the 2015 AAdvantage program will look like. Dividend Miles will be integrated into AAdvantage in the second quarter of 2015, and fortunately for us, AAdvantage is more or less staying the same. That's great news.

Heck, I'd say on balance the value proposition of AAdvantage is even improving, as American is adding complimentary same day flight changes for Executive Platinum members, and many would argue it's good news that they're adding complimentary upgrades on American flights of less than 500 miles.

The other "big" news we now know is that those qualifying for Chairman's Preferred status will receive eight American systemwide upgrades when the programs integrate in the second quarter of next year.

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Frugal Traveler: How to Shop for Souvenirs Like a Local

Three strategies to avoid the usual suspects and discover something memorable on your next vacation.

















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TripAdvisor steps into personalization with Just For You hotel product

Personalization continues to be pursued relentlessly in travel, from legitimate attempts to tailor products to more murky user-based pricing manipulations. TripAdvisor is ...



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Giveaway: Enter Here for Frequent Traveler University Tickets AND HOTEL NIGHTS!

Frequent Traveler University, December 3-5, Hyatt Regency Crystal City (near Washington’s National Airport) This promises to be the largest gathering of frequent flyers ever, bringing together some of the best minds in miles and points and creating an opportunity for folks interested in the hobby to learn, trade tips, and build friendships (and networks for […]

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T Magazine: Murder, They Wrote

For over a century, the cloistered luxury of the Orient Express has mingled intrigue and decadence. Two mystery novelists board in search of inspiration.

















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Drone music videos are the future

This might be the most elaborate and impressive music video of all time.



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