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Move over, Bitcoin and other forms of cryptocurrencies: the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System of the United States — which is the central bank for the country — is considering the creation of a digital version of the United States dollar…
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Yes, Australia Technically Reopens to International Travelers on February 21 2022 — But…
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After almost two years of a tight lockdown of the entire country, the ports of Australia will once again be open to all holders of visas who are fully vaccinated effective as of Monday, February 21, 2022 — meaning that tourists, business travelers, and…
Single Use Plastic Toiletry Bottles at Hotels to Become Illegal in Hawaii?
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If lawmakers in Hawaii have their way, personal care products and amenities in the form of miniature plastic toiletry bottles or containers — which are also defined as “single-use plastics” with a capacity of fewer than six ounces — would be banned fro…
Miles and Points On Sale — February 9 2022
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Sometimes you need an infusion of miles or points to your membership account for whatever reason — perhaps to have enough to redeem for a limited time award as one example — and the best time to purchase miles or points is when they are on sale.
A sale…
Earn Quadruple Marriott Bonvoy Points With Homes & Villas Winter 2022
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You can earn quadruple Marriott Bonvoy points with every stay of a minimum of three consecutive nights at your choice of greater than 35,000 spacious premium and luxury homes which are participating Homes & Villas by Marriott International properti…
Earn 500 Bonus MileagePlus Miles by Shopping for Valentine’s Day 2022
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Effective through Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 11:59:59 in the evening Eastern Standard Time, you can earn 500 bonus United Airlines MileagePlus miles — in addition to the standard MileagePlus miles earned — during the Winter Bonus Offer campaign at…
Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines to Merge
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A definitive merger agreement between Frontier Group Holdings, Incorporated and Spirit Airlines, Incorporated — which are the respective parent companies of Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines — was announced earlier today, Monday, February 7, 2022; …
Earn 500 Bonus AAdvantage Miles by Shopping for Valentine’s Day 2022
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Effective through Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 11:59:59 in the evening Eastern Standard Time, you can earn 500 bonus American Airlines AAdvantage miles — in addition to the standard AAdvantage miles earned — during the Winter Bonus Offer campaign at …
Miles and Points On Sale — February 7 2022
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Sometimes you need an infusion of miles or points to your membership account for whatever reason — perhaps to have enough to redeem for a limited time award as one example — and the best time to purchase miles or points is when they are on sale.
A sale…
Earn 500 Bonus Mileage Plan Miles by Shopping for Valentine’s Day 2022
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Effective through Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 11:59:59 in the evening Eastern Standard Time, you can earn 500 bonus Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles — in addition to the standard Mileage Plan miles earned — during the Winter Bonus Offer campaign …
Double Best Western Rewards Points on Every Stay Spring 2022 — But…
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You can earn double Best Western Rewards points on every eligible stay between today, Monday, February 7, 2022 and Sunday, May 8, 2022 at any participating hotel or resort property in either North America or Asia which is a part of the brand portfolio …
Airline Menus Are Included in This Collection of 17,550 Menus From as Far Back as 1851
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The New York Public Library does it again — this time, with a collection of 17,550 menus from as far back as 1851 from various hotels, restaurants, colleges, clubs, railways, steamship lines, cruise ship lines, and also airlines from around the world —…
Answers to Past Articles — Part 26: Rumble Flush Mintues Frontier Speed Limit
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In past articles in which your participation was not only requested but also helpful and humorous, I did not give the answers to questions which I have posed to you; so this article is the twenty-sixth of a series to do just that — along with links to …
Sunday Morning Photograph February 6 2022: Groundhog Day.
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Imagine my surprise as I sat in my chair and looked out of the window to see this large furry rodent on my deck out back munching away at a leaf on a plant which was in a pot. I initially thought the animal was a beaver; but this guy did not have the f…
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 131: Reader Edition
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The following photograph was taken by NB_ga — who is a reader of The Gate — who was walking near the downtown area of Cartersville in northwestern Georgia; noticed something curiously bizarre upon crossing the street at an intersection; and stopped and…
In Memoriam: Lehava
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“Coke is no longer producing dasani sparkling water in cans. Aha is it’s replacement product.” is what FlyerTalk member Lehava posted in the American Airlines | AAdvantage forum on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 1:24 in the morning Eastern Standard T…
Save Up to 25 Percent Through August 16 2022 in India, Africa, and the Middle East With IHG Rewards
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You can save up to 25 percent off of the Best Flexible Rate — and three percent more if you are a member of IHG Rewards — when you stay at your choice of greater than 160 participating hotel and resort properties of many of the brands of InterContinent…
How to Earn 3,000 Bonus SkyMiles By Dining 2022 As a New Member
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You can earn up to 3,000 bonus SkyMiles when you join as a new member of the SkyMiles Dining program and dine five times — as well as complete a review online within 30 days of each restaurant, bar, or club visit — in addition to earning SkyMiles for e…
Travel Alert February 2022: Even More Airline Waivers and States of Emergency Declared Due to Massive Winter Storm
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If the United States east of the Rocky Mountains and southeastern Canada are in your travel plans over the next few days or so, you may want to consider delaying your travel — or, at least, keep yourself updated as to the latest information pertaining …
Special Offers For New Hilton Honors American Express Card Members — Winter 2022
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New offers are now available with select Hilton Honors American Express cards for winter 2022 which are designed to attract eligible new cardholders with potentially lucrative incentives — whether filling up the car for a weekend road trip to a music f…