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Citi | ThankYou Rewards
Apr 12, 20, 7:52 am
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Citi Double Cash to allow conversion to ThankYou Points (Fall 2019)
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Been been using Singapore miles for years, never...
Been been using Singapore miles for years, never have to worry about miles expiring. The A380 experience is great, once is enough. Singapore has lots of sweet spots, not just the dozen always listed...
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Citi | ThankYou Rewards
Apr 10, 20, 5:46 am
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Citi Double Cash to allow conversion to ThankYou Points (Fall 2019)
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Oh yes, converting them for sure. then pulling...
Oh yes, converting them for sure. then pulling the plug. My days of huge AFs are in my rear view mirror.
After TYP conversions I'm swimming in Avianca, KrisFlyer, and Flying Blue miles.
Before the...
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Citi | ThankYou Rewards
Apr 9, 20, 9:01 pm
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Citi Double Cash to allow conversion to ThankYou Points (Fall 2019)
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Sorry if posted elsewhere. My search brought up...
Sorry if posted elsewhere. My search brought up nothing. About to cancel my Prestige, so I transferred last of my TYP to Singapore. Last step was converting my dbl cash back $ to TYP. Once I...
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American Express | Membership Rewards
Mar 5, 20, 6:42 am
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Airline fee $250/$200/$100 reimbursement reports: WN (Southwest) only (2020)
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Today, 3/5, woke to good news. $96 credit came...
Today, 3/5, woke to good news. $96 credit came through.
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American Express | Membership Rewards
Mar 4, 20, 7:05 am
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Airline fee $250/$200/$100 reimbursement reports: WN (Southwest) only (2020)
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Amex Bus Plat 2/26 $87.98, $58.98, $53.98...
Amex Bus Plat
2/26 $87.98, $58.98, $53.98 purchases
3/3 $87.98, $58.98, $53.04 credits
Amex Aspire
2/27 $96.00
3/4 No credit, yet. No ticker movement, yet. Pretty sure I'll be updating...
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Hilton | Hilton Honors
Jan 20, 20, 12:31 pm
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Hilton Amex Aspire $250 Resort Credit
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Didn't cancel. Stayed at hotel last weekend. Good...
Didn't cancel. Stayed at hotel last weekend. Good use of $250 resort credit, lots of food options a pleasant 5 min walk from hotel. No need to use valet, lots and lots of places to park w/in 5 min...
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Hilton | Hilton Honors
Jan 5, 20, 5:42 am
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Hilton Amex Aspire $250 Resort Credit
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It triggered it for me. My card anniversary is...
It triggered it for me.
My card anniversary is 12/28. On 12/9 I booked a Jan one-night refundable stay at Hotel Del Coronado (San Diego). A week later I looked at my Amex acct, saw the $380 charge,...
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Hilton | Hilton Honors
Dec 23, 19, 6:48 am
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Hilton Amex Aspire $250 Resort Credit
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Surprised and delighted that booking a refundable...
Surprised and delighted that booking a refundable stay @ Del Coronado triggered te $250 credit. Booked in early Dec for a Jan stay. Not that I want to stay there, but I need a place for 1 night in...
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Hilton | Hilton Honors
Dec 23, 19, 6:38 am
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DISCUSSION for Hilton Honors Hotels in or near San Diego, California, USA {US-CA}
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Not particularly excited to stay at Del, but my...
Not particularly excited to stay at Del, but my Aspire renews next week on the 27th. I hadn't used this year's resort credit, and booking the Del triggered the $250 credit for this year. It's a...
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Credit Card Programs
Dec 22, 19, 6:35 am
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Alaska Airlines card offers, Personal & Business, up to 65K for each
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Feeling emboldened. Plan on opening a business...
Feeling emboldened. Plan on opening a business Alaska cc for my husband this morn, after I call Alaska and get an employee # for the extra 2k. He's way under 5/24, but this month was approved for...
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Credit Card Programs
Dec 21, 19, 6:55 am
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Alaska Airlines card offers, Personal & Business, up to 65K for each
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Hate BoA but love Alaska. Low on miles so called...
Hate BoA but love Alaska. Low on miles so called up Alaska reservations, told the agent I was going to apply for business card, did he want me to add his employee # b/c application had spot for it,...
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Hilton | Hilton Honors
Dec 21, 19, 5:44 am
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DISCUSSION for Hilton Honors Hotels in or near San Diego, California, USA {US-CA}
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Will be using Aspire credit at Del in early Jan...
Will be using Aspire credit at Del in early Jan (I was jazzed that the credit went through even before the stay) but I need a spot for 1st night. Took a look at Carte, and booked it. Glad you say...
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InterContinental Hotels | IHG Rewards Club and Intercontinental Ambassador
Dec 3, 19, 6:59 am
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InterContinental Lisbon - Master Thread
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Before you go, don't forget to download the app...
Before you go, don't forget to download the app "TheFork". We saved lots, even at IC restaurant when we were too tired to leave the hotel. Lots of Lisbon restaurants participate.
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InterContinental Hotels | IHG Rewards Club and Intercontinental Ambassador
Nov 11, 19, 5:51 am
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InterContinental Lisbon - Master Thread
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At IC Lisbon now. This is a great place. I've...
At IC Lisbon now. This is a great place. I've stayed at Sheraton before, it's alright. Also have done Air BnB. Was concerned that IC Lis was too far from action, but it's absolutely not. Helpful...
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Aer Lingus | AerClub
Oct 21, 19, 6:23 am
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Extra charges redeeming avios on EI?
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That seems about right. Was approx $118 for...
That seems about right. Was approx $118 for BOS-DUB redemption flight a year or two ago. I've paid as little as $18 (!) on a business seat tckt. I like mistakes when they work in my favor.
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Trip Reports
Oct 15, 19, 8:03 am
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TWA HOTEL at JFK + UA787-10eco FRA-EWR (w/ photos + video)
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Just left a stay at TWA Hotel. Let's just say...
Just left a stay at TWA Hotel. Let's just say it's the hotel equivalent of the current US administration. What a s**tshow. It's been open a few months and the red carpet is stained with who knows...
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Aer Lingus | AerClub
Jun 10, 19, 7:23 am
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Extra charges redeeming avios on EI?
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How can fees be so all over the place? Jeez. I...
How can fees be so all over the place? Jeez. I redeem Avios for BOS-DUB flights at least once a year. One time rep said fees totaled $28 total for 2 of us. OK, yeah, that works. And it turned out it...
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Aer Lingus | AerClub
Jun 10, 19, 7:09 am
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Anyone flying June 16 BOS-DUB (138) + June 23 DUB-BOS (137) in business?
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Anyone flying June 16 BOS-DUB (138) + June 23 DUB-BOS (137) in business?
I've got to cancel my ticket. Used Avios so only $55 hit. I'm holding throne seats 3k each way. If anyone is flying business on those flights, let me know and we can time it so you can grab them. I...
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Hyatt | World of Hyatt
May 27, 19, 7:16 am
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Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen, Mexico - REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
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Lounge Staff @ GH Playa
I know we didn't have to, but we left a 100 peso note (approx $5.25 US) for the staff when we were at the club each morning and night. Tucked it near our coffee cup or Margarita glass. There were 3...
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Hyatt | World of Hyatt
May 24, 19, 6:20 am
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Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen, Mexico - REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
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Lounge Offerings
Was there 3 wks ago. Bfast in lounge will have assorted fresh fruits - papaya, pineapple, melon, berries, etc. Also good yogurt (Greek and another kind), cute little yogurt parfaits made with quality...
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American Express | Membership Rewards
May 11, 19, 6:36 am
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Hilton co-branded card upgrade/downgrade [Consolidated]
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Took the upgrade Thurs PM, Friday AM it showed Ascend
The upgrade happens v fast, hours. I was in the same boat. Had a 3k bill to pay. Had the offer last month, didn't do it then, looked for it this week, wasn't there, did online chat. Rep said he'd...
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Mexico
May 2, 19, 2:04 pm
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CUN / Cancun International Airport Lounges - info and reviews
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There is A Priority Pass Lounge @ Terminal 4 Now
Opened a month or so ago, decent. Hasn't been discovered/trashed yet. Mums the word:p
Great for us SWA fliers
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Mexico
May 2, 19, 1:52 pm
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213
CUN / Cancun International Airport master thread - what you need to know
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114,885
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Priority Pass Lounge Open in Terminal 4
Typing this from Mera Lounge @ Terminal 4. Nice, clean, and even healthy food - salads and such. Been open a few weeks, they said. Not the easiest to find, but delightful. Staff very attentive.
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Mexico
Apr 17, 19, 5:20 am
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Cancun CUN Terminal 4 Lounge? (Open March 2018)
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I'm back in CUN next Friday. Will investigate.
I'm back in CUN next Friday. Will investigate.
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Credit Card Programs
Apr 15, 19, 8:51 pm
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Barclays Arrival Plus, now 70K w/$5k spend
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Presently have plain Arrival, I downgraded 4 yrs...
Presently have plain Arrival, I downgraded 4 yrs ago from Arrival Plus I got 6 yrs ago. Applied online, it went into pending, I phoned, rep approved. Doubt I put $100 on the card last 18 mos. Rep...
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