I’m Sick and Tired of Hearing that Delta Rewards Its Highest Valued Customers, Because it Just Ain’t True

There's a persistent myth that Delta's new mileage program rewards its highest value customers, or at least those who spend the most on tickets. But that's sloppy thinking. They're actually rewarding most customers, including those with above average spend, far less than before. And that doesn't even factor in the value of the miles which are being earned, which are among the least valuable.

While there are uses for SkyMiles (the value of their points is not zero), there are many reasons that a high spending customer might want to choose Delta -- the mileage program is just not one of them.

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Answering 9 Common Questions About The Citi Prestige Card

As most of you probably know by now, the Citi Prestige Card is offering an increased sign-up bonus of 50,000 ThankYou Rewards points after spending $3,000 on the card within the first three months. At a minimum that sign-up bonus will get you $800 worth of travel on American and US Airways.

Not only is this a great sign-up bonus, but the Citi Prestige Card is one which has value beyond the bonus. The card comes with a lot of perks, including the following:

-- A $250 annual airline credit

-- Access to American Admirals Clubs

-- The most comprehensive Priority Pass membership offered by any card

-- A $100 Global Entry fee credit

-- A great points earnings structure

-- No foreign transaction fees

I've been receiving many questions about the card, so thought I'd go through and answer them here.

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The hottest thing on "Game of Thrones": The scenery

Sexier than the sex scenes, the backdrops to the fantasy series make a stunning travel wish list.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/13/travel/gallery/game-of-thrones-locations-gallery/index.html

More than 200 sickened aboard cruise ships

Gastrointestinal Illness has gripped 100 people on the cruise ship Celebrity Infinity, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/13/travel/feat-cruise-ship-sick-celebrity-infinity/index.html

Internet helps find 'Joe,' owner of antique ring

Caught up in a rip current while snorkeling at Finn's Beach in Bali, Roxy Walsh was holding on to some rocks when she spotted something special.

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Discounted JetBlue Redemptions for Travel through June 17

Now through April 14, 2015, JetBlue is running a promotion where you can save 20% when redeeming your JetBlue TrueBlue points for flights on them between April 28, 2015 and June 17, 2015. Offer Details: Ready to spring for an Award Flight? When you redeem some of your hard-earned TrueBlue points for an Award Flight...



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6 essential bars and cantinas in DF

Zinco Jazz Club is elegant and intimate, like something from an old movie.



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Ultimate US road trip

Now that the planning is all done, all you have to do is hit the road.



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Tired of Expensive or Sold Out Hotels? Try Frugal Lodging Alternatives

Everyone likes a free hotel room and I am no different. I especially enjoy using my hotel points and free nights for those expensive properties that I could never afford otherwise. However, occasionally I travel to places where chain hotels or rooms with points may not be available. In these cases, I resort to plan […]



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Disabled combat veteran and pregnant wife left to fend for themselves after “weather” delay

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Nezasa pivots to B2B with distribution of travel packages for travel agents

Nezasa (TLabs here) was created to deliver customizable bespoke travel packages online, meaning that travelers could create more complicated itineraries using the ...



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Must know: Study abroad in Toronto

You will pay 2-3 times more than Canadian students:



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Beyond the Wall: Game of Thrones Locations Around the World

HBO’s acclaimed fantasy series, Game of Thrones, has returned for its fifth season, and fans can’t wait to see what will happen next in the mythical land of Westeros and the fight for the Iron Throne that rules it. Will this be the season Khaleesi brings her army to King’s Landing? What’s up with the...



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Limited-Time Increased Signup Bonus for Card That Gives You Hilton Gold Status

Citi Hilton HHonors Reserve There’s a limited-time increase in the signup bonus for the Citi Hilton HHonors Reserve Card. The usual bonus is two free weekend nights at most Hilton properties after $2,500 spend within four months of account opening. In addition now you will receive a $100 statement credit after spending $100 or more on your first Hilton stay charged to your card within 3 months of opening. If you use the card and its Gold status with Hilton right away, you’ll pocket back more than the card’s $95 fee on the card just with that credit. The card comes with Gold status in the Hilton HHonors program. Hilton Gold is the best mid-tier elite level in my opinion, and the real sweet spot in the program. You’ll get lounge access or breakfast, and…

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Where To Credit Cheap First Class Fares On United

Last June, United had a fare mistake sale in which they sold First class tickets between Boston and Seoul for about $1,700. While not as deep a discount as United's recent Great Dane (not honored) or American's Beijing fares (honored), it still represented significant savings over retail. Of course, I'm not sure who would ever pay that to fly first on United, but regardless, this was a pretty good deal.

A good friend of mine Ben (not that Ben!) lives in Boston, so we we decided to take a joint trip with our families to Korea.

At the time of booking, United still awarded miles based on distance flown. They also had class of service bonuses for premium cabin travel -- for A fares such as these, the bonus was 175% or 250% depending on whether it was a 2- or 3-cabin plane. That means that a General Member such as my friend Ben, would have earned 37,784 United miles for the standard Boston - San Francisco - Seoul round trip.

Then United announced the switch to revenue-based earnings beginning March 1, 2015, at which point this trip to Korea suddenly became a lot less lucrative. Instead of earning nearly 38,000 miles, it will now earn about 7000 if credited to United. Ouch! I mean, the trip is still a good deal, just not what it once was. Now Ben is looking to me for advice on where to credit the miles other than United. And I'm realizing that there isn't a clear-cut answer.

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