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Expert points, miles, aviation and travel intel. You're about to be the smartest traveler you know. 📧[email protected]
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American Airlines just launched the AAdvantage Pass that helps you jump ahead on status and miles. It includes: 👉 Instant AAdvantage Gold status 👉 100,000 bonus miles 👉 15,000 Loyalty Points toward your next status tier And the cost for all of this? $5,000. TPG values those
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AA is selling a new status pass that can get you 100,000 bonus miles and other benefits.
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Your guide to frequent flyer accounts: How to ensure you’re rewarded points, for every mile 🫵 🧳
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It's not only possible but relatively simple to request points and miles credit for flights you've already taken. Here are the policies for the major U.S. airlines.
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Upgrade incoming! 🛎️ This January, Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific will begin flying its new Aria Suites to the U.S.—and these airline seats are some of the most alluring we’ve ever seen 😍💺
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Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific will debut its fancy Aria Suite on U.S. flights from San Francisco beginning in January.
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The National Park Service has ordered all hotels on the Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim to close December 6th until further notice.
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Hotels on the Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim will close Dec. 6 following “significant breaks” in the Transcanyon Waterline.
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New value coming soon? United hints at “really big ideas” coming to its MileagePlus loyalty space 👀
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United Airlines expects its MileagePlus loyalty program to be a cash cow in the future, bringing in new dollars and benefits for travelers.
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JetBlue’s first-ever airport lounge is set to open by the end of the month in NYC ✈️ and for the first time, we’re getting a sneak peek! 🫣
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JetBlue shared renderings of its first-ever airport lounge planned for New York City, slated to open this month.
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Considering the Capital One Venture X? Here’s everything you should know to make sure it’s the right card for you 💳 (Partner offer, terms apply!)
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The Venture X is a great travel card with easy-to-understand benefits, but it's not for everyone. Here's how to know if it's right for you.
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Ready for a rebrand? This month, NoMad Las Vegas will transform into The Reserve at Park MGM 🏨
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The NoMad Las Vegas will transform into The Reserve at Park MGM in December, with plans to join Marriott Bonvoy’s Autograph Collection in early 2026.
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Your Citi points could save you up to $50 on your next Amazon purchase! 🛍️ Check out this limited time offer👇
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Learn how to save on your next Amazon purchase with just 125 Citi points.
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New partnership unlocked 🔓 Southwest and Condor are teaming up to provide joint itineraries in 2026 ✈️
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Southwest Airlines added German leisure carrier Condor Airlines to its fast-growing list of international partners.
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This dreamy Santorini hotel is reopening in 2026—and with help from Hilton Honors, you can book your stay with points 😍
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Hilton fans have a new property in the Greek islands to look forward to when the Sandblu Santorini reopens under the LXR portfolio in April.
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Today marks the opening of Chase’s newest Las Vegas Sapphire Lounge 🎉 and we’re celebrating with champagne! 🍾
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TPG shares a first look inside the new Chase Sapphire Lounge in Las Vegas.
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Frequent flyers, it’s time to fast track 🤩 Score several tiers of elite status after as few as two round-trip flights with this Frontier Airlines promo ✈️
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Frontier Airlines is offering Gold elite status to passengers who book just two flights by Dec. 9, and Platinum status for flying three more times.
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Don’t let those points go to waste—Here are five easy ways to make the most of your rewards before they’re gone for good 👇 (Partner offer, terms apply!)
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Most airline, hotel and rental car currencies will expire if you leave your account unattended. Learn when this happens and what you can do to avoid losing points and miles.
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🚨 Capital One cardholders: Your next Disney vacation just got even more rewarding 🏰 🌟 (Partner offer, terms apply!)
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Capital One is targeting cardholders with high-value mileage bonuses. For example, you could earn 50,000 miles after spending $1,000 on theme park tickets.
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Italy’s ITA Airways is expanding its U.S. market—and its next route will be touching down in Texas ✈️
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ITA Airways will link Houston and Rome nonstop beginning in May 2026.
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🛎️ Today only: Join Tripadvisor Rewards to earn a $50 activity credit towards your next bucket list adventure!
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Learn how to use Tripadvisor's new loyalty program.
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Calling all business owners! 📞 Giving the gift of travel could be the perfect present for your employees this season (and you could earn points while you do it) 🎁
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The rewards you earn from your business can help cover employee travel, or even be used to give them the gift of travel outside of work.
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Costa Rica for only 20,000 miles?! Yes please 😍 Book your trip to paradise now with TPG’s deal of the day 🌴☀️
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You can book nonstop business-class flights to Costa Rica from only 20,000 miles right now.
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Your Travel Tuesday roundup is here! We’ve gathered the best holiday deals for 2025 (and trust us, you don’t want to miss out on these savings) 👀 💸
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A roundup of 2025's best Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday deals for flights, hotels, cruises and more.
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