Hello from Hong Kong (again)!
I’ve been to the Maldives and back this week, and am currently enjoying a long layover before my return flight to the US.
I’ll have the trip report up as soon as I can, but if you’d like to swoon over some gorgeous scenery make sure you’re following along on Instagram and Twitter!
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Citi Prestige Card 50,000 Point Sign-Up Bonus!
Citi is offering an increased sign-up bonus on the Citi Prestige Card. You can earn 50,000 ThankYou Rewards points after spending $3,000 on the card within the first three months.
This is a great card with tremendous potential for quick earning and lucrative redemptions. It also has some of the best airport lounge benefits I’ve seen!
Why You Should Take A Short Term Approach To The Points Hobby
Would it be nice if programs never devalued and “sweet spots” stayed around forever?
Sure.
But that’s not realistic, so I’d rather think of what’s likely to happen rather than what would be nice. And for me that means consistently focusing on short term opportunities.
In Defense of Delta
Some of you may remember my friend Nick, who reviewed JetBlue’s A321 Mint Class last August, along with his trip to South America.
Nick is possibly the biggest Delta/SkyTeam apologist and funniest person I know, and will be contributing more on the blog in future. Check out his introductory post, Life Outside The oneworld Bubble, as well!
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Silvercar Referral Program Improved
Combining American And US Airways Accounts
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Man Commits Suicide After Being Banned From Las Vegas Buffet
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Virgin America Launching Flights To Hawaii In Late 2015
TSA PreCheck Will Finally Become More Selective!
Has Qatar Airways Stopped Serving Krug In The Al Mourjan Lounge Doha?
ANA Downgrades First Class Amenity Kits To Samsonite
Two Air India Pilots Got In A Fight Over WHAT?!
NYPD Officer (Sort Of) Apologizes To Uber Driver After Tirade
Delta 20 Minute Baggage Guarantee Extended Indefinitely
Safe travels this week, and hope to see many of you at Frequent Traveler University starting Friday!
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