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Monthly Archives for September 2015.

TSA Eliminated Free PreCheck to Make Room For… Free PreCheck!

Sep 18 2015

There have been a flurry of stories over the past couple of days about how TSA was no longer going to send random people into the PreCheck security lines.

In reality they’re ending the ‘Managed Inclusion II’ program and replacing it with… ‘Managed Inclusion III’. So they’re still going to be sending unexpecting passengers through PreCheck, just using dogs to pick people and not just people to pick people.

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Starwood Offers 35% Discount on Awards at Top Resorts That Are Usually Outrageously Expensive

Sep 18 2015

One of the best things about Starwood Preferred Guest is that they have many participating properties that are really nice, aspirational places where I really want to spend my points.

One of the frustrating things about Starwood Preferred Guest is that some of their nicest properties cost so many points. At 7 of the most expensive redemption properties, though, they’re offering 35% off the points price of awards.

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United Brings Back Award Holds on Their New Website!

Sep 17 2015

The ability to hold an award is important. Instant ticketing makes life difficult for the frequent flyer, which is why I love American’s 5 day hold policy so much.

United took away the legit ability to do award holds three years ago. But now with the rollout of their new website, they’ve brought it back for folks who have some miles in their account but not enough to ticket their award. Here’s how to use that to your advantage!

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