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RANT: Note Left on a Delta CRJ-200 Parked in the Desert!
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RANT: Note Left on a Delta CRJ200 when parked in the desert!
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How Many of “America’s Deadliest National Parks” Have You Visited?
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How is this not (yet?) a TruTV show or something I’d find on Discovery+? Two lists detail America’s deadliest national parks. Plus, the TSA is training flight crews on how to protect themselves from unruly passengers. Those are some of the day’s travel…
Pursuing Delta Status? Here’s Why You Might Want to Jump on the Chase Sapphire’s Preferred’s 100,000 Point Offer.
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If you’re currently chasing Delta Medallion status right now — or plan to as soon as 2022 starts — it might behoove you to take advantage of the Chase Sapphire Preferred’s 100,000 Ultimate Rewards bonus point promotion. Why? Well, those 100,000 points …
Does a New Contest Reveal How Much IHG Values Rewards Club Points?
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IHG is running a contest — and the winner receives 15 million Rewards Club points. But the terms and conditions seemingly reveal IHG’s valuation of its own points. The “Department of Epic” promotion and “will give one lucky US-based traveler the chance…
Southwest Doesn’t Have Enough Aircraft? Venice is in Danger?
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Southwest’s outgoing CEO reportedly thinks his airline doesn’t have enough planes to continue its existing travel model. (That certainly puts expansion in limbo, huh?) Plus, Venice might be added to UNESCO’s “World Heritage in Danger” List. We’ll get t…
Another Big Delta #ScheduleChangeSaturday is Underway!
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Have trips booked on Delta Air Lines? Keep an eye on your itineraries today. Several of our upcoming flights are affected by what’s colloquially known as #ScheduleChangeSaturday. Departure and arrival times, flight numbers, aircraft, and seat assignmen…
Win a Hanging Toiletry Bag, RFID-Blocking Slim Wallet, and Two Delta Drink Tickets!
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Many people are starting to travel (or at least plan trips) right now. So it’s a great time to give away some helpful travel supplies! We’re giving away: SUAVELL’s slim, leather wallet with RFID-blocking capability 42Travels hanging toiletry bag Two De…
Why My Wife and I Are Done Using Our Delta Amex Cards (Well, For This Year)
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My wife and I decided to put our respective Delta Amexes in the proverbial sock drawer for the rest of 2021. We’re both well short of the $25,000 Delta Amex MQD waiver and our Status Boost bonus MQM spend levels. Here’s what’s up. Which Delta Cards Do …
Aloha! Hawaii Dropping COVID-19 Testing Requirement for Fully Vaccinated Travelers!
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Hawaii Governor David Ige announced today that certain travelers fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will not need to present negative coronavirus tests prior to their Aloha State-bound flights. The order applies to those based in other US states or terr…
Hard Liquor and Hard Time: Former Prison to Feature Cocktail Bar and Hostels
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Nothing says “ambiance” like a cocktail lounge and hostel at an old prison where inmates drowned and were tortured.But if that’s your thing, then you’re in luck! Plus, is Southwest Airline’s incoming CEO going to change the airline’s two-free-checked-b…
Bittersweet: My Daughter Returns to Pre-School. But Her School Gave Us a Great Points Opportunity!
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May I share some news that fellow points-and-miles enthusiasts will understand? My four-year-old daughter goes back to pre-school in less than two months. She’s been home with my wife and me since mid-March 2020. I’ll miss her random bursts into my off…
Woman Gives Birth in Airport Restroom, Names Baby After the Destination’s Three-Digit Code
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A baby was born inside an airport restroom Sunday. And the new mom named her little girl after the airport’s three-letter IATA and FAA code. Plus, Delta reportedly asked an LAX-bound actor to get off his flight. Those are some of the day’s travel-relat…
Delta First/Business Class Mileage Run — New York (JFK) to Kona, Hawaii (KOA): ~26,694 MQM at 6 CPM!
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Live on the East Coast but want to grab dinner in Hawaii? How about with two flights in a lie-flat bed? Then say “aloha” to this whirlwind trip. We found this Delta first class mileage run from New York’s JFK to Kona (KOA) and back. Both flights betwee…
Renewed Your Passport? Remember to Update Your Global Entry Profile! (I Speak from Experience)
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Some travel practices seem obvious, basic, and elementary that we sometimes overlook them. That’s how I learned you must update your Global Entry profile whenever you renew your passport.
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“New Disney Hack” — Wear “Inappropriate” Clothing and Get a Free Shirt?
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Want to save money on some new clothes at Disney World? A TikTok influencer has a suggestion: dress in revealing clothing — so Disney buys you something else to wear. Plus, a Las Vegas resort is introducing its new room service partner: Grubhub. Those …
10-11% Cashback at Dell Today! (Use with Amex Offer and Business Platinum Credits!)
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A pair of our favorite cashback portals are offering increased awards today for purchases made on Dell’s website. This is especially important for folks holding The Business Platinum Card® from American Express and/or some other American Express cards….
The Links We’re Using to Find #AmazonPrimeDay Deals
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We curated our own bookmarks so we can easily find Amazon Prime Day deals. Because you and we are probably interested in the same things, we want to share them with you! So here are the pages we’re using to narrow down Amazon Prime Day deals. We hope y…
Travelpro and Other Luggage Brands: Discounted During #AmazonPrimeDay!
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Need some new carry-on or larger suitcases as your travels get underway again? A bunch of ’em are on sale during Amazon Prime Day. (My personal favorite brand — Travelpro — has a couple of different options available.) I have a Sapphire Blue Travelpro …
Amazon Prime Day: 52% Off These Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones!
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So many travelers love noise-canceling headphones — especially with Bluetooth connectivity. If that’s you — or you know someone who needs a new pair of headphones — check out this great Amazon Prime Day deal for Sony’s WHXB900N headphones. Their MSRP i…