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Icelandair strikes
Airlines | News

Icelandair Travel Alert: Cancellations for June 16th & 17th

ByAdam June 13, 2014

Icelandair has issued a travel alert, the alert cancels most flights on June 16th and some on June 17th due to a strike action by…

Qatar Airways is set to start flying to Miami this week
Airlines | Frequent Flyers

Qatar Airways is set to start flying to Miami this week

ByAdam June 13, 2014

Qatar Airways continues to expand into the U.S. market, Qatar Airways is set to start flying to Miami this week with flights to and from…

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Airlines | Frequent Flyers

JetBlue's Mint Business Class Beginning Sunday

ByAdam June 12, 2014January 1, 2024

Starting Sunday, JetBlue will launch its Mint business class service for customers who enjoy the business class product on transcontinental flights between New York’s John…

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Trip Reports

Trip Report: Canberra, Australia

ByAdam June 11, 2014January 1, 2024

During my Spring Break 2013 trip to Sydney I took some time to visit Canberra, Australia as well. Many people think that Sydney is the…

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Trip Reports

Trip Report: Sydney, Australia

ByAdam June 11, 2014January 1, 2024

Last November my parents bought me a plane ticket to Sydney, Australia, it was their early gift to me for earning a Bachelors of Science,…

United changes frequent flyer program to match Delta's
Airlines | Frequent Flyers | Miles & Points | Rewards Programs

United changes frequent flyer program to match Delta's

ByAdam June 10, 2014September 14, 2014

United Airlines has just announced that they will match Delta‘s revenue based system of earning miles (points) for flying. The new earning style will begin…

Antigua, Guatemala
Trip Reports

Trip Report: Antigua, Guatemala & Lake Atitlán

ByJonathan June 10, 2014

In May 2013, I traveled to Guatemala on Delta Airlines. The ticket was $475, which was a little bit more than I usually like to…

American Airlines Merger - Free Upgrades
Airlines | Frequent Flyers | Rewards Programs

Free Upgrades for AAdvantage Elite Members on US Airways

ByAdam June 9, 2014September 14, 2014

Earlier today the new American Airlines sent out an email keeping AAdvantage members updated on the status of the merger integration of the two airlines….

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Trip Reports

Trip Report: Anchorage, Alaska

ByAdam June 8, 2014January 1, 2024

I got back from Anchorage, Alaska last week, I went just for fun (and for the miles). I was actually on American’s first flight of…

Egypt adds $25 tax on airline tickets
Government | News

Egypt adds $25 tax on airline tickets

ByAdam June 7, 2014

Egyptian authorities have implemented a new airport tax on tourists leaving the country, a move that has been criticized as being a further deterrent for…

Report: Airline industry to face tougher competition
Airlines | News

Report: Airline industry to face tougher competition

ByAdam June 6, 2014

The global airline industry is set to face more tougher competition in the coming year, partly due to the expansion of low-cost carriers (like Spirit,…

Delta is offering Alaskan residents extra benefits
Airlines | Offers & Promotions

Delta is offering Alaskan residents extra benefits

ByAdam June 6, 2014

It looks like Delta Airlines is working hard to win over the west coast of the U.S., including Alaska. The airline is already in a…

Earn 7,500 miles with Avis
Car Rentals | Miles & Points

Earn 7,500 miles with Avis

ByAdam June 2, 2014

Now through July 15th you can earn 7,500 miles with Avis car rental and save up to 35% off your reservation. The bonus miles promotion…

Strikes in Italy
Airlines | News

Strikes in Italy – Flights Cancelled

ByAdam May 30, 2014

There are strikes in Italy once again, a common occurrence within the European Union it seems. Labor unions that represent ground handlers have decided to…

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Government | Miles & Points

The IRS May Soon Tax Miles & Reward Points

ByAdam May 29, 2014January 1, 2024

In 2002 Citibank sent customers an IRS Form 1099, documenting “miscellaneous income,” at a rate of 2.5 cents a mile, to customers who had signed…

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