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American Airlines & US Airways Offering Reciprocal Upgrades

Beginning June 11, 2014, if you have elite status with American Airlines, you can upgrade to First Class on US Airways.  And if you have elite status with US Airways, you can upgrade to First Class on American Airlines.   2 Easy Steps to Getting Reciprocal First Class Upgrades for American Airlines and US Airways …

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Earn Triple Club Carlson Points at Country Inn & Suites Hotels

You can earn triple Club Carlson points at Country Inn & Suites hotels this summer.   When you stay two or more nights at any Country Inns & Suites in the United States, Canada and Latin American between June 1, 2014 to September 1, 2014. 2 Easy Steps to Earn Triple Club Carlson Points at …

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My Latest Credit Card Application Results – 3 Cards 165,000 Miles and Points

Update: The credit card offer in this post is no longer available. Check our credit card page for the latest offers. Two months ago I applied for 3 new credit cards and got 165,000 miles and points and a $200 statement credit. I haven’t applied for any new credit cards for over a year because …

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What to Pack in a Disaster Evacuation Bag

The last thing on anyone’s mind when traveling is an emergency evacuation.  But sometimes things happen. Whether it’s a fire, flood, earthquake or other disaster, you should be prepared and know what to pack in a disaster evacuation bag (go bag). These also come in handy when you have no power because PG&E or other …

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Would You Switch Seats for a Family on an Airplane?

Do the needs of a family to be seated together on a plane outweigh the needs of three other passengers? If you had an 18 1/2 hour flight, would you switch an aisle seat for a window seat and inconvenience two elderly passengers if a family wanted to sit together on a plane? The scenario: …

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14 Credit Cards With No Minimum Spending Requirement

Update: Some of the credit card offers in this post are no longer available. Check our credit card page for the latest offers. You can travel sooner with credit cards that have no minimum spending requirement because you get your miles or points sooner. Travel now, instead of waiting Credit card offers change frequently. My …

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Free Club Carlson Gold Elite Status (Targeted)

You can get free Club Carlson Gold elite status and 3,000 American Airlines bonus miles. 2 Easy Steps to Free Club Carlson Gold Elite Status 1.  Enroll in the Club Carlson program via the signup link before May 31, 2014. 2.  Stay 2 or more nights at a participating Club Carlson hotel before July 15, …

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7 Things To Make a Long Flight More Comfortable

A long flight in coach can be a miserable experience unless you know the tricks to having a more enjoyable flight. These 7 items can make your long haul flight more comfortable. 1. Compression Socks I’m a big fan of compression socks.  I wish I would have started wearing them years ago. You’ll feel more …

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Frequent Traveler University FTU Advanced Chicago Round 2

You know something is good when it’s repeated even before it begins. Frequent Traveler University FTU Advanced Chicago Round 2 tickets are available.  If you missed out on the first announcement of Frequent Traveler University FTU Advanced Chicago, now’s your chance to get tickets to a second event. Interested in learning advanced tips and tricks …

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