March 2015

5 things to do after booking a mistake fare

Did you get in on the American Airlines Beijing business class mistake fare yesterday? It happened around 7:30 PM (PT), or at least that’s when I noticed @TravelSummary’s tweets. There was a glitch on aa.com that led to $450 round-trip […]

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American Express Serve discontinues credit card loads

Man am I glad I switched over to Redbird because according to Points with a Crew, American Express Serve will no longer allow credit card loads. Serve has always restricted online credit card loads to $200 per day/$1,000 per month.

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Staying at too many hyatt hotels

I’m stuck in a Hyatt rut

While planning my summer trip to Asia, I came to the realization that I’m stuck in a rut. I can’t get myself to book anything other than Hyatt hotels. Not because I like the monotony of being in the same

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My experience loading my Target Prepaid REDcard (aka Redbird)

As of May 6, 2015 Redbird can no longer be loaded with credit cards or Amex gift cards. I’ve been getting lots of emails lately about whether I’ve had success loading my not-so-recently acquired Redbird. I picked up the card

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Virgin America’s 2-for-1 Dallas fare promotion

Virgin America is running a 2-for-1 promotion on fares to/from Dallas (DAL), as part of their “Higher Expectations” campaign. To get in on this deal, simply head over to the promotion page and refer three friends to the Virgin America

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IHG Mexico flash sale: 30% off best flexible rate through June 15, 2015

Do you have plans to visit Mexico between now and June 15, 2015? If so, you’ll be pleased to hear that IHG is having a Mexico Flash Sale, offering 30% off their Best Flexible rates through June 15. The sale

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How not to spend 36 hours in Seattle

Last month, I decided to tag along on my sister’s work trip to Michigan. On the way back, we spent two nights in Seattle. Tired as we were, 36 hours wasn’t enough for us to see or do much. After

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50% off award redemptions at the Venetian and Palazzo – a good value?

Starting tomorrow, IHG Rewards Club will be discounting award redemption rates at The Palazzo and Venetian hotel by 50%. Normally, both hotels require 50,000 IHG Rewards Club per night. As part of the promotion, this rate will drop to 25,000

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50% bonus miles on US Airways Mastercard spend + Aviator Red Card on the way!

If you’re a US Airways Dividend Miles Mastercard holder, you’ll be pleased to know that the Barclay AAdvantage Aviator Red MasterCard is “on its way.” Don’t get too excited because “on it’s way” could mean it will arrive within 1-4

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