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Don’t waste your time waiting to drop under Chase’s 5/24
We're going to talk about Chase's 5/24 rule and why you may be missing out on valuable miles and points as you wait to drop under 5/24
5 Reasons Why I Hate The CRJ-200
Generally, I love flying. It doesn't matter whether it's a regional hop or a long haul on a wide-body. But there is one plane I hate: the CRJ-200. It's the absolute worst. Here's why:
One Thing That Would Improve Each Hotel Credit Card
Hotel cards often end up in the sock drawer in favor of better products. With a little effort, banks could easily improve hotel credit cards. Here are some ideas:
The Odd Reason I’m Excited About My Next Trip
While I generally have reasons to be excited about most trips I book, my next routine work trip will be a bit special in a way I did not anticipate.
On Friday The 13th And Air Travel Superstitions
People can be superstitious in everyday life, but air travel superstitions are an interesting phenomenon. Here are some things pilots and people hold to.
Impressive: Student Pilot Lands Plane On First Attempt After Mid-Air Emergency
Ever considered whether you'd be able to fly or land an aircraft without any training or experience? One student pilot managed to pull of this feat.
Citi Should Discontinue the Prestige Card… Permanently
Since its inception in 2011, the Citi Prestige Card has been a problem for its issuer. Therefore, Citi should discontinue the Prestige Card... permanently.
Is United Economy Plus The Lexus Of The Skies?
In an odd exchange via Twitter, United manages to makes an odd comparison of their products to a Lexus versus a Toyota. It doesn't hold up well.
How do you decide whether you should travel to a country?
As much as I love writing about miles and points deals, I find the experience of travel to be one of the most fascinating things in life. The reason to post this was triggered as I sit atop Mount Monserrate in Bogota Colombia, way above the city's skyline at over 10,200 feet. What have I gained after traveling 6 continents? What has the experience been like? Would I recommend it to others?
Have You Seen These Funny Airline Safety Videos?
Traveling by air can be gruellng. Long security lines, flight delays and cranky fellow passengers. It can cause…