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Originally Posted by AlohaDaveKennedy
(Post 19099168)
For you Pakistan International Awards + flyers, PIA and Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) have teamed up to offer you a great value added product. The PIA SCB Co-Branded Credit Card is a unique credit card that enables SCB customers to earn A+ Miles against regular spending.
What kind of "regular spending" does Standard Chartered offer? Funny you asked: (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department and Federal Reserve were blindsided and angered by the decision of a New York banking regulator to launch an explosive attack on Standard Chartered Plc over $250 billion in alleged money laundering transactions tied to Iran, sources familiar with the situation said. By going it alone through the order he issued on Monday, the head of the recently created New York State Department of Financial Services, Benjamin Lawsky, also complicates talks between the Treasury and London-based Standard Chartered to settle claims over the transactions, several of the sources said. His action, which included releasing embarrassing communications and details of the bank's alleged defiance of U.S. sanctions, is rewriting the playbook on how foreign banks settle cases involving the processing of shadowy funds tied to sanctioned countries. In the past, such cases have usually been settled through negotiated settlements with public shaming kept to a minimum. In his order, Lawsky said the bank's dealings exposed the U.S. banking system to terrorists, drug traffickers and corrupt states.... |
Originally Posted by 84fiero
(Post 19099243)
processing shadowy funds...corrupt states...sanctions... wait - is this The Mint Thread?:D
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I like the approach. Public shaming for financing terrorists is ok by me.
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Miles for Climbing Live Volcanos
For you miles collectors who like to live on the edge, Volcano Discovery lists various climbs to the tops of live volcanos. Ever had the urge to see what makes Stromboli smoke up close and personal? Or wonder what it was like to be in Pompeii back in the late 70s?
Use your favorite miles Mastercard or Visa card for one way or (if you are real lucky) round trip experiences. http://www.volcanodiscovery.com/faq.html#c8719 |
For Those of You Who Want to Be Flush With Miles
The Musée des Égouts de Paris takes credit cards and offers tours. See Paris from...ummm...an entirely new perspective.
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Originally Posted by AlohaDaveKennedy
(Post 19595855)
The Musée des Égouts de Paris takes credit cards and offers tours. See Paris from...ummm...an entirely new perspective.
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Misstravelling for Miles
Then there is www.misstravel.com which solicits additional frequent flyer miles opportunities.:rolleyes:
Let a Sponsor Pay Your Travel Our website features hundreds of thousands of generous and successful people who are looking for a travel companion. These Generous Members are tired of traveling alone, and are seeking a fun and adventurous travel partner. If you are adventurous and you are willing to mix friendship or romance with travel opportunities, why not fly to an exotic place, stay in a 4 star or 5 star resort hotel, wine and dine at a Michelin rated restaurant, or be pampered at a spa service, all at no cost to you. Note: Please read the "Travel Advice" section of this website before you fly out to meet any stranger. Always practice a common sense approach to online dating. While there are many amazing people on our website, there may also be some bad apples. Earn Frequent Flyer Points If meeting someone in a different city isn't your cup of tea, you can still earn free travel on MissTravel.com. Just ask a Travel Sponsor member to gift you Frequent Flyer miles. Once you collect over 25,000 Frequent Flyer miles, you will qualify to transfer these miles to your Frequent Flyer program with any of the major Airlines (*) and exchange them for free travel. So why would a Travel Sponsor give you miles? For many reasons. Some may want an online friend. Others may want to travel to your home city someday and may want you to be their tour guide. But most of our Generous Members are simply generous and they want to help make your travel dreams come true. |
Originally Posted by AlohaDaveKennedy
(Post 20221230)
Then there is www.misstravel.com which solicits additional frequent flyer miles opportunities.:rolleyes:
Let a Sponsor Pay Your Travel Our website features hundreds of thousands of generous and successful people who are looking for a travel companion. These Generous Members are tired of traveling alone, and are seeking a fun and adventurous travel partner. If you are adventurous and you are willing to mix friendship or romance with travel opportunities, why not fly to an exotic place, stay in a 4 star or 5 star resort hotel, wine and dine at a Michelin rated restaurant, or be pampered at a spa service, all at no cost to you. Note: Please read the "Travel Advice" section of this website before you fly out to meet any stranger. Always practice a common sense approach to online dating. While there are many amazing people on our website, there may also be some bad apples. Earn Frequent Flyer Points If meeting someone in a different city isn't your cup of tea, you can still earn free travel on MissTravel.com. Just ask a Travel Sponsor member to gift you Frequent Flyer miles. Once you collect over 25,000 Frequent Flyer miles, you will qualify to transfer these miles to your Frequent Flyer program with any of the major Airlines (*) and exchange them for free travel. So why would a Travel Sponsor give you miles? For many reasons. Some may want an online friend. Others may want to travel to your home city someday and may want you to be their tour guide. But most of our Generous Members are simply generous and they want to help make your travel dreams come true. Brandon Wade, however, maintains that the service is not about escorts or prostitution. He tells WebProNews that Miss Travel is simply a “dating site that combines the adventure of travel.” “We advocate the fact that ‘generous’ users have to pay for the travel expenses of the ‘attractive’ users, but nowhere on the website do we advocate that money can be exchanged between the members, nor is the word ‘sex’ ever sort of mentioned,” he said. |
Shacking Up for Miles
Egypt Air proudly reports that you can get miles for purchases at Radio Shack in Cairo, depending upon your membership level. You will find a Radio Shack conveniently located near the King Tut Hostel. This is an ongoing promotion so don't all run at once - walk like an Egyptian.:D
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Originally Posted by mnscout
(Post 20221367)
LOL, I've read a hilarious article about misstravel by a female journalist, but can't find it right now. But I love these pearls:
Not even mentioning the new term "generous user". That is itself precious. |
Helping the Despondent
84fiero - I assure you that Frequent Flyer programs are now actively trying to rescue "those of us who are neither generous nor attractive."
Breast Implants Cost 120 New York Flights for Finnair Flyers By Kati Pohjanpalo - November 13, 2009 06:14 EST Nov. 13 (Bloomberg) -- First it was free flights, hotel rooms and magazine subscriptions. Now, Finnair Oyj, Finland’s biggest airline, has a new idea for attracting frequent flyers: free plastic surgery in exchange for air miles. Breast implants, hair replacement surgery or a face-lift performed by the Nordstroem Hospital in Helsinki are among the newest offerings in the carrier’s Finnair Plus loyalty service, according to the program’s Web site. About 1.3 million flyers are enrolled in Finnair’s loyalty program, Tuomainen said. Earning the 3.18 million points for breast augmentation surgery requires 120 round-trip, business- class flights between Helsinki and New York, according to a points table on Finnair’s Web site.
Originally Posted by 84fiero
(Post 20229365)
What about those of us who are neither generous nor attractive?:( I feel so despondent!
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Dancing for Miles
Air Baltic reminds you that you can earn miles for dancing at Škutāns' dance school.:p
There is a short clip of Latvia dancing over at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If7doNiezw0 |
Virtually Flying for Miles
Malaysia Airlines will give you 1,000 Enrich Miles per 30-minute session flying the MH Flight Simulator. Bonus miles if you can actually keep a 787 in the air.:p
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Air Baltic welcomes you patrons of the arts!
The Latvian National Theatre has established a unique position on the Latvian theatre scene and in the heart of the audience by offering a versatile repertory including drama classics and contemporary plays, as well as musical performances and stage performances to simply uplift your mood. Earn Points by enjoying the latest performances in the three theatre halls – the Great Hall, Actors Hall and OKarte New Hall – each notable for their individual atmosphere. There is no better present than a theatre visit with your nearest and dearest!
For each ticket bought priced (Latvian Lats) LVL 1 - 7 - 50 Points For each ticket bought priced LVL 8 - 20 100 Points What are you waiting for - hear The Phantom of the Opera as it was meant to be heard - in Latvian. "Tagad es atrast no Operas spoks ir tur iekšā manā prātā." |
Bargains in Bagan!
Air Bagan wishes to inform those Royal Lotus Plus members born in March, April, May or June that they can fly for 25% off in their birth month on all domestic tickets. Just produce your national identity card at Air Bagan headquaters or a branch office near you.
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