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New Viral Video Teaches You How To Get A Flight Upgrade Using One Weird Trick

by Gary Leff on July 27, 2023

Jul 27 2023

Spoken.io is a furniture price comparison shopping website, and they promote a number of life hacks to save money – like how to get a free upgrade on a flight. And this particular tip is… a little weird?

In a video posted recently, they suggest that if you have a short layover, ask for an upgrade with this simple script.

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Nikki Haley Uses Special Treatment From American Airlines To Subtweet Ron DeSantis

by Gary Leff on July 27, 2023

Jul 27 2023

Former South Carolina Governor and Trump Administration U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is running for President. Her long shot campaign has her flying commercial. She took to twitter to share her excitement at being delayed by American Airlines.

This is supposed to make her seem grounded, but her travel experience was very unique.

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10,000 Point Bonus Offer For Existing Marriott Co-Brand Cardmembers

by Gary Leff on July 27, 2023

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Jul 27 2023

10,000 Marriott points don’t go very far on their own, so this isn’t something to stretch for. But if you have a Marriott card, or more than one (I have two, generating 40 elite nights per year), you might as well register. And if you spend money on these cards more points are far better than fewer points.

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Spirit Airlines Turbulence Like A Theme Park Ride During Bad Weather [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on July 27, 2023

Jul 27 2023

A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.

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Which Is The Best Transferable Points Program? Comparing Amex, Chase, Citi And More

by Gary Leff on July 26, 2023

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Jul 26 2023

“Which program is best” can be a bit like “who was the better ballplayer, Ted Williams or Mickey Mantle?” We may not settle it definitively, but we can get pretty close I think and the thinking process can help you figure out which program is the right one for you.

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American Express Adds Qatar Airways As New Membership Rewards Transfer Partner

by Gary Leff on July 26, 2023

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Jul 26 2023

American Express has added a new Membership Rewards transfer partner: Qatar Airways Privilege Club. Points transfer at a 1:1 ratio and generally post instantly.

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Wide Open Business Class Award Space To Asia For 7 Or More Passengers

by Gary Leff on July 26, 2023

Jul 26 2023

Spending Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles for new partner Starlux went live today. And availability between the U.S. and Taipei, Taiwan is amazing. You will frequently find seven or more business class award seats available if you wish to travel to Asia. And redemption pricing is good!

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Delta Gave A TV Broadcaster This Bed To Sleep In After Cancelling His Flight [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on July 26, 2023

Jul 26 2023

A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.

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Passenger Shares Photo Of The Wing Of Their Plane “Duct Taped” Together

by Gary Leff on July 26, 2023

Jul 26 2023

A picture of an aircraft wing with more speed tape on it than I’ve ever seen in my life has been making the rounds in social media, under the caption “This is my last time flying with Spirit Airlines!!!!!”

This is not a Spirit Airlines aircraft.

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Wide Open Etihad First Class Apartment Award Space Now Through Early June

by Gary Leff on July 26, 2023

Jul 26 2023

Etihad has relaunched Airbus A380 service on the London – Abu Dhabi route, and First Apartment award seats are wide open between now and early June 2024.

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Gary LeffGary Leff is one of the foremost experts in the field of miles, points, and frequent business travel -- a topic he has covered since 2002.

Co-founder of frequent flyer community InsideFlyer.com, emcee of the Freddie Awards, and named one of the "World's Top Travel Experts" by Conde' Nast Traveler (2010-Present) Gary has been a guest on most major news media, profiled in several top print publications, and published broadly on the topic of consumer loyalty. More About Gary »

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