April 19, 2015

The British Airways Million Dollar Door and the Safety of Google Wallet Funds

Google is now depositing its Wallet funds at the FDIC. British Airways paying 1 million pounds a year for a single door at Heathrow. Turkish Airlines wants pilots to get married for safety. Plus bonus miles and the ethics of credit cards...


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How To Redeem 100,000 Miles For Four Showers

I've been fortunate enough to fly just about all of the world's most amazing first class products, from ANA to Asiana to Cathay Pacific to Emirates to Etihad to Japan Airlines to Lufthansa to Qatar Airways to Singapore Airlines.


Though in all my travels, I don't think I've ever been as excited as the first time I took a shower in Emirates A380 first class. Flying as such is a miracle. The fact that there are flat beds, wifi, and even onboard bars still, to this day, leaves me speechless.


But showers on a plane... really?!?


If you haven't yet had the privilege of showering on a plane, I've written a guide to the Emirates A380 shower suite, which gives a rundown of how it works and what the experience is like.


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A weighty luggage problem with no solution — or is there?





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Austin Prepares to Adopt Rules That Could Kill Off Barbecue in the City

Austin is on the verge of adopting new rules that could kill off great barbecue inside the city.


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So, How Bad Was Southwest’s Recent Devaluation?

In February, Southwest announced that they’d be making some changes to the Rewards Rewards frequent flyer program as of April 17, 2015.


Historically Rapid Rewards has been a pretty transparent revenue based frequent flyer program, whereby the cost of an award ticket is directly correlated to the cost of a revenue ticket. That hasn’t stopped Southwest from making devaluations, though.


For example, last April Rapid Rewards devalued their redemption rates. For Rapid Rewards tickets, they went from charging 60 points per dollar of airfare to charging 70 points per dollar of airfare.


However, as of this past Friday, Southwest made award ticket pricing even more dynamic. Here’s how Southwest described the changes:


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What healthcare crisis? Study says the wealthy are also healthy





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How to piss off an Italian

Try to compare us to the French. Go on. See what happens:



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/piss-off-someone-italy/

It’s not too late – Deals still alive as of 04/19/2015

Each week we publish a number of fantastic deals on the blog and in Quick Deals. Most deals don’t last long, but some hang around for awhile. In an effort to keep you up to date, we have gone back through each of the deals posted over the last couple of months to let you know which ones are still active. Deals added during the past week appear in bold. Here are the deals still…


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You know you're in New Orleans when

You ask for a to-go cup at a bar or restaurant, walk out the door, and casually continue your drinking into the streets:



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Can You Convert Citi Executive Card Into Citi Prestige Card?

One of the hottest credit cards at the moment is the Citi Prestige Card, which is offering a sign-up bonus of 50,000 ThankYou Rewards points after spending $3,000 on the card within the first three months.


While the card has a $450 annual fee, it's still a great value, given that it offers:


-- A $250 annual airline credit

-- Access to American Admirals Clubs

-- A fourth night free hotel benefit

-- 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


The timing of this offer couldn't be better, given that I was looking for a replacement for my Citi Executive AAdvantage Card. Early last year the card offered a 100,000 mile sign-up bonus, which many people jumped on. The card comes with Admirals Club access, so is super-valuable for those of us who are loyal American flyers.


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Should I Get Chase Sapphire Preferred or Chase Freedom?

TPG reader Jeremy asked me “Do you recommend getting the Chase Freedom card over the Chase Sapphire Preferred card? I’m a recent graduate and only spend around $10,000 a year on my credit card. I like the double points on dining that the Sapphire Preferred offers, but the 5% bonus categories with the Freedom makes...



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2015/04/should-i-get-chase-sapphire-preferred-or-chase-freedom/

Read this before you upload your tax return





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How Did I Miss This? OMG. A Mama Mia Flash Mob at Warsaw Airport

Stop whatever you're doing and watch this.


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US and Cuba almost friends again

Big barriers remain. Washington maintains a trade embargo on most Cuban goods. Over in Havana, power is still in the hands of a communist one-party state.



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Which NYC Starwood Hotel Is Best for Award Nights?

TPG reader Kyle tweeted me to ask @thepointsguy – “What’s your favorite Starwood property in Manhattan? I’m a SPG gold member and I’d like to stay using my points.” I love Starwood, and I’ve worked hard to become a SPG Platinum 100-night member. In between apartments in New York City, I’ve had the chance to...



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