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skywaysid
21d ago
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Turning Airline Cards into Art - Help with finding old loyalty cards
Miles To Memories
Flying Blue
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ricorambler
27d ago
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Debate on Airline Seat Maps: Are Online Seating Charts Misleading?
I came across a post where someone claimed they were misled by an airline’s online seating chart, ending up with a middle seat and less legroom than expected. It sparked a discussion about whether airlines present their seat maps in a confusing way. Personally, I usually...
TravelDiscussions
Seating
Frequent Miler
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wanderjo
2month ago
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My loyalty is waning
Frequent Flyer And Loyalty Blogs
Delta Air Lines
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sofiatrips
4month ago
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Got one of those Delta loyalty notes, but this one was next level
As a Diamond, I’ve had a few handwritten notes left at my seat over the years. Always a nice touch and I know the FAs don’t have to do it. This one was different. On final approach, the purser came by and personally handed it to me. That’s a whole other level of effort. Some...
Delta Air Lines
The Points Guy
FlightAttendant
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danieltakesoff
4month ago
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Which FF programs still have real value?
Saw this thread and had to chime in because the whole ecosystem is shifting fast. Honestly feels like the programs that will keep the most value are the ones losing their 1:1 credit card transfers. Fewer transferable points flowing in means fewer people chasing the same awards....
Miles To Memories
AwardRules
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Neil
5month ago
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Delta Adds More Perks for Top-Tier Flyers: Here’s What to Know
skift.com
Delta is rolling out even more perks for its top-tier elite members, giving frequent flyers extra incentives heading into the new year. The expanded benefits include upgraded service options, more flexibility, and improved recognition across the network. These changes signal...
FlexibleTravel
Delta Air Lines
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CustomerService
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captainclaire
6month ago
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United’s Silver status is getting harder to reach every year
I’ve flown with United about once a month this year mostly paid fares, not basic economy including trips to London, Costa Rica, and the East Coast. And somehow I’m still more than 1,500 PQP short of even hitting Silver. Feels wild that this much flying still doesn’t qualify for...
Frequent Miler
United Airlines
Mileage Plus
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dannyboarded
7month ago
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Hit 2 million miles on United… and nothing happened
Just cleared 2 million miles on my last flight. I half expected an announcement or some kind of fanfare, but it was completely quiet. Not even a congrats, had to remind the FA I was 1K just to get my snack box comped. Guess I’ll quietly keep flying toward 3M.
Frequent Miler
MillionMiler
United Airlines
Mileage Plus
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lexirover
7month ago
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100K Vacay challenge launches with community judging model
frequentmiler.com
FrequentMiler's highly anticipated 100K Vacay Challenge kicks off September 25th, introducing a new approach to travel rewards optimization competitions. The challenge tasks participants with maximizing value from 100,000 transferable points, with final scoring incorporating...
Frequent Miler
PointsAndMilesDeals
AwardRules
PointsAndMiles
Hacking
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Deidre
7month ago
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US Department of Transportation issues final order to terminate the Delta-Aeromexico joint venture
news.delta.com
The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a final order requiring Delta Air Lines and Aeroméxico to dissolve their joint venture by January 1, 2026, citing anticompetitive effects in U.S.–Mexico City flight markets. The decision revokes the venture’s antitrust immunity,...
Delta Air Lines
Frequent Flyer And Loyalty Blogs
InternationalTravel
MEX-MexicoCity
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Deidre
7month ago
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Miles & More members can now earn Points toward frequent flyer status when staying within Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of hotels
newsroom.lufthansagroup.com
Lufthansa has expanded its frequent flyer benefits by allowing Miles & More members to earn status-qualifying points when staying at any hotel within the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio. Starting immediately, members who stay in qualifying stays at Marriott hotels globally—ranging...
Hotels
Frequent Flyer And Loyalty Blogs
Lufthansa
MilePoint
Airport Experience
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pixieplane
7month ago
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So close to hitting 1MM miles on United
Just landed in Geneva and of course the first thing I did was check my MileagePlus count. I’m right on the edge the return flight home to Cleveland this week should push me over 1 million. If I don’t snag GS this year, probably never will, but honestly just hitting the million...
Frequent Miler
Mileage Run
United Airlines
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vicaboard
7month ago
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Hilton Honors 5th Night free confusion – do I really need full 5 nights’ worth of Points?
Trying to book a 5-night reward stay at my go-to Hilton in San Francisco as a Diamond member. The hotel charges 34,000 points per night and I’ve got 137,000 points. Based on the 5th night free benefit, I figured I’d only need enough for 4 nights (136,000 points), but the app...
Frequent Flyer And Loyalty Blogs
Hilton
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loopyleo
7month ago
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Curious about your upgrade chances when flying from one hub to another?
Saw a thread today that really confirmed what I’ve been feeling if you’re flying hub-to-hub on Delta, especially as a lowly Platinum like me, your upgrade odds are basically nonexistent. Even Diamonds are reporting near-zero success lately. One mentioned being #27 on the list...
Delta Air Lines
Frequent Miler
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quietquest
7month ago
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How I turned 100k points into a dream vacation while barely sleeping.
frequentmiler.com
Fellow travelers, this piece from Frequentmiler.com stood out to me because it brought back memories of my own points-maximizing adventure last spring. I'd been meticulously planning a major trip while pulling those same exhausting two-hour sleep nights, trying to juggle work...
Frequent Miler
Trip Planning And Organization
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softlanding
8month ago
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My Delta travel routine through Texas will completely change this November.
rollingout.com
Reading about Delta Texas Hub Closure made me pause, as Midland International has been my go-to connection point for years when visiting family in West Texas. I've spent countless hours in that airport, and while it wasn't the biggest hub, it was reliable and familiar. The...
TexasTravel
Delta Air Lines
Miles To Memories
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earlynina
8month ago
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How switching airline loyalty programs saved my cross-country travels
finance.yahoo.com
This piece about Frontier Airlines Loyalty Perks is worth a look. After years of sticking with legacy carriers, I recently made the switch to Frontier and discovered their new perks are actually pretty impressive. During my last Denver to Orlando trip, I was amazed to find I...
Airlines
Frequent Flyer And Loyalty Blogs
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caroltravels
8month ago
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How i maximized Alaska miles for luxury travel without breaking the bank
thepointsguy.com
This piece about Alaska Airlines Loyalty Program is worth a look. As someone who's been collecting Alaska miles for years, I was nervous when I heard about the Atmos Rewards changes. But I was pleasantly surprised to discover they're keeping their award chart system, something...
Alaska Airlines
Frequent Miler
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vickivacay
8month ago
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How I transitioned from cash-back rewards to my points and miles card strategy.
thepointsguy.com
This morning's travel digest included this gem about Credit Card Rewards Strategy, and it really took me back to my own journey. When I first started traveling internationally, I was that person clutching my basic cash-back card, thinking I was being so smart with my 2% returns....
CreditCards
The Points Guy
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overheadamy
8month ago
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Booking platform experience that completely changed how I plan European trips
rte.ie
As a frequent traveler who has been using eDreams for years, I observed their subscription service evolving, what used to be rapid growth seemed to be settling into a steadier pace. This actually led me to discover some alternative booking strategies that ended up saving me...
Flight Search And Booking
Frequent Flyer And Loyalty Blogs
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alexonthego
8month ago
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During my Australia trip, I saved thousand using Qantas Points.
ozbargain.com.au
I'd been sitting on a mountain of Qantas points, always wondering about the best way to use them, when I discovered this amazing 50% off deal. Getting 1.5 cents per point value was a game-changer - it basically doubled what I usually get from regular redemptions. I jumped on it...
PointsStacking
Deals
Qantas
The Points Guy
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paxrachel
8month ago
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How I maximized ITA airways points for an amazing Mediterranean adventure.
blog.frequentflyerbonuses.com
This news on september 2 bonus offer highlight: ita airways volare: 2x points on select to/from europe, north africa and the middle east sparked some travel thoughts. Last month, I flew ITA Airways between Rome and Tunis, not realizing I could have timed it better for these...
AirlineDeals
FlyerTalk
Frequent Miler
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rowyolanda
8month ago
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Points redemption trick that saved my European adventure when everything seemed booked
thepointsguy.com
The latest on Points Redemption Strategy got my attention because it reminded me of my recent experience booking flights to Europe. I had always followed the conventional wisdom about maximizing point values but found myself in a tight spot when planning my summer trip to Paris....
Hotels
The Points Guy
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urbanelli
8month ago
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Amex points got me into business class to Paris.
thepointsguy.com
I can’t lie, I was buzzing when I pulled this off. Used Amex points, transferred to Flying Blue, and with a 30% bonus it felt like I’d cracked some secret code. Scored business class to Paris at about 2 cents per point. Flatbed seat, lounge access, wah I was grinning the whole...
Hotels
The Points Guy
American Express
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tinycarryon
8month ago
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A hotel loyalty program discovery that transformed my luxury travel experience
frequentmiler.com
This Hotel Status Match Program development from Frequentmiler.com has me rethinking itineraries. During my last European trip, I was bouncing between NH Collection and Kempinski properties, paying full rates and missing out on elite benefits. If only I'd known about GHA...
Hotels
The Points Guy
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