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1d ago

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Lounge access question for Flying Blue / SkyTeam

I’m preparing for a trip in a few weeks and had a question about lounge access. My journey starts in Zurich flying with Air France. When I checked the SkyTeam website it says I should have access to the Aspire Lounge there. Does anyone have experience with that lounge? What...

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1d ago

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Why isn’t there a Priority Pass lounge at Stuttgart Airport?

I recently arrived at Stuttgart Airport with about two hours to spare and was surprised to find out there isn’t a Priority Pass lounge there. It’s not exactly a small airport and it’s located in a major European country, so I expected at least one lounge that accepts Priority...

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8d ago

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Priority Pass lounges scanning boarding passes… what do they actually check?

Curious how the boarding pass scan works when entering a Priority Pass lounge. Since Priority Pass is separate from the airlines, it seems unlikely they have full access to airline passenger databases to verify every boarding pass. So what information actually gets pulled when...

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13d ago

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Free Qantas Platinum status nomination being offered

I currently have Platinum One status with Qantas and one complimentary Platinum status nomination available as part of the benefits. I don’t have anyone in my circle who needs it this year, so I’d rather give it to someone here instead of letting it expire. Not selling it, not...

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18d ago

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Starting to feel like the Amex $600 hotel credit is a gimmick

I’ve had the same thought before. On paper it sounds amazing. $200 here, $200 there, plus a $100 property credit. But then you actually compare prices and somehow the Amex portal rate is way higher than booking direct or through other sites. When the room is $1500 through Amex...

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18d ago

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Using Reserve guest passes and paying for an extra person at Sky Club?

I looked into this before a family trip and it’s definitely not super clear at first. From what I understand, if you run out of guest passes, you usually can pay the per person guest fee for additional guests as long as you’re allowed to bring guests in the first place and the...

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1month ago

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Opened the Hyatt app and… did they just upgrade me to the Presidential Suite??

That’s the best kind of surprise. You ask nicely for a pool view, keep expectations low, and then randomly see a way bigger suite pop up in the app. That’s a win. Could still change before arrival, but if it sticks, that’s awesome. Hyatt can be really solid with upgrades when...

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1month ago

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Chase rep said PP membership isn’t needed… then nope

This one made me do a double take. Someone called Chase to finally activate Priority Pass and the rep told them Chase doesn’t issue actual PP memberships anymore. Supposedly you just show the Chase card and that’s it. That sounded very wrong, and sure enough it was. They called...

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1month ago

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Spirit card perks are never as simple as they sound

Spirit makes this stuff way more confusing than it needs to be. The two free checked bags benefit usually only kicks in once your card is fully approved and linked to your Free Spirit account, and it typically applies when you use the card to book the flight. It’s not automatic...

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1month ago

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Missed 1K… and United still gave it to me?

So I missed 1K last year by literally 334 PQP. Did a ton of work travel, but it was all short hops for week-long trips, so PQP was a grind. I took the L, accepted it, moved on. Honestly, the main thing I cared about was pre-boarding anyway because… yeah, I’m that guy. Then today...

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1month ago

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Qatar transit hotel… how guaranteed is it on a cheap fare?

Looking at a Qatar Airways flight with a 16 hour layover in Doha. No shorter connection is available, and the one way fare is around £300. I see that Qatar offers complimentary transit hotels on some fares, but not all, and I’m trying to figure out how realistic it is that I’d...

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1month ago

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Changi lounges with Priority Pass after midnight… worth it?

I’ve got two separate 6 hour stopovers at Changi coming up, both with flights arriving just after midnight. I have two Priority Passes through my credit card but I’ve never actually used them before. I’ve been reading about long wait times at some lounges, so I’m curious how...

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1month ago

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BACK AGAIN with free Qatar lounge passes in Doha

Hey fam, I’m back with more freebies. If you’re going to be in Doha on Monday Feb 16 or Sunday Feb 22, message me. I’ve got 4 free lounge passes for the Qatar Gold and Platinum lounge. First come, first served. You do need to be flying on a oneworld airline. Happy travels 🖤

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2month ago

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Chase quietly gutted Edit… and now the credit is basically useless dannydealguru.com

Looks like a bunch of hotels just vanished from Edit, especially the ones that still had some value if you stacked the Edit credit with the new hotel credit. Most IHG properties, including InterContinental and Kimpton, are gone now. I was trying to use the credit for upcoming...

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2month ago

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Line cutting at Disneyland just turned into a full blown assault

Saw this KTLA story and honestly it’s hard to wrap my head around. A dad got seriously beaten in line for Indiana Jones because another family cut the queue. In front of kids. During the holidays. Over a ride. What really got me is the guy who got attacked didn’t even fight back...

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2month ago

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Southwest might actually be getting lounges soon cnbc.com

Looks like Southwest’s finally getting serious about airport lounges. CEO Bob Jordan told CNBC they’re “actively pursuing” a full lounge network and already got approval for one at Honolulu Airport. They’re working with Chase (their credit card partner) to tie lounge access to a...

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2month ago

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CSR just isn’t what it used to be

Yeah, I feel this one. The card has slowly lost all the little things that made the fee feel worth it. Cutting the restaurant Priority Pass benefit was huge, and the lounges being packed half the time just kills the whole point. Paying that fee and then standing in a 45 minute...

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2month ago

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Good Chase Edit program data point, better rate than direct booking

Just booked two nights at The Standard Highline in NYC through the Chase Edit program for $471 total, which was actually cheaper than booking directly. Hyatt and Expedia both showed around $550 for the same dates. I always thought Edit rates were inflated, but this one turned...

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2month ago

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Booked my brother’s Air France ticket with my Flying Blue miles, will he get my Gold perks?

Used my Flying Blue miles to book an economy ticket for my brother, and I noticed the “GOLD” icon showing up next to his name on the booking. He’s not a status member himself, so now I’m wondering does that actually give him access to my benefits like priority boarding or extra...

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2month ago

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Hertz President’s Circle via Amex Platinum feels like a scam

I applied the Amex Platinum Hertz discount while logged into my account and a 5 day rental came out to about $77 per day. Out of curiosity, I opened an incognito window and searched the exact same rental without signing in. Price was around $43 per day. Same car, same dates....

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2month ago

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StubHub credit was a complete bust for me

Tried to use the Chase StubHub credit to take my niece to see The Nutcracker. First time ever using StubHub and honestly, probably the last. They kept saying tickets could arrive very late. We waited. And waited. An hour before the show, still no tickets. Nothing ever showed up....

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2month ago

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CSR burnout… is Amex Platinum actually better or just hyped?

I’ve had the Chase Sapphire Reserve for a while and honestly I’m getting tired of it, especially after the recent nerfs. The Sapphire sub is basically nonstop complaining right now, and a lot of people are talking up the Amex Platinum as the better move. So I figured I’d ask...

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3month ago

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Centurion Lounge at Stockholm is weird in the best way

Stopped into the Centurion Lounge at ARN and this one really surprised me. It feels totally different from the usual Centurion formula. The food is à la carte instead of a buffet, which I honestly loved. Warm wood, cozy layout, and the whole thing felt like eating inside a nice...

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3month ago

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Gameway is way better than people give it credit for

Had a short layover in Detroit and stopped by Gameway using Priority Pass. Grabbed some free snacks and drinks and was back on my way. What surprised me was the hours. The app said it would be closed after 9 PM, but it was still open when I walked by. So definitely worth...

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3month ago

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Lounge passes feel kinda pointless

Fly QR in business all the time and honestly the lounge passes might be the most useless perk they give. I can’t use them for family unless I’m physically flying with them… but if I’m flying with them, they’re already getting in with me because of my status. Would actually be...

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