Making Money With Amex Sync, Free Uber Rides, and More!
Here's a round-up of this week's miles and points offers, deals, specials, and other posts:

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Airlines
- Flying US Airways? Here's why you should double-check your US Airways flights.
- 3X United Airlines miles. You get 3X United Airlines miles through September 13, 2015.
Credit Cards
- Making money with Amex Sync. You get $5 back on a $25 purchase at Dollar General. (Psst, they sell gift cards...)
- 100% Rebate. Spend $5, get $5 at Google Play.
Hotels
- IHG adds new elite tier. Platinum status downgraded, Spire is on top.
Cars
- 20% discount from Sixt Rent a Car. Save 20% on Sixt car rentals through October 31, 2015.
Other
- In San Diego this weekend? How to get free rides on Uber.
- What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas... Where to find the secret showers in the Las Vegas Airport.
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i really need to get to the amex las lounge!!!!
Hi dotti cahill,
Yes, you do. But if you can't make it to the LAS lounge, you can visit The Centurion Lounges in Miami, Dallas, San Francisco, New York (La Guardia), and Seattle. But only the LAS, MIA, DFW, and SFO lounges have showers.