New Wave of Amazon Shutdowns, Amtrak Card Pulled, and Mopping Up the Holiday Travel Mess

DELAYS, CANCELLATIONS CONTINUE TO IMPACT U.S. AIRLINES – Live and Let’s Fly

Some statistics on one day of the operational meltdown over the past week. Alaska Airlines was hit hard by a storm.

I hate traveling around holidays, at least by plane. When you’re eager to get somewhere on time, it’s the worst time to be traveling.

New Wave Of Amazon Shut Downs Happening – Miles to Memories

I’ve always avoided large Amazon gift card reloads and buying large denomination gift card to load. I know that this can provide some good rewards and savings, but with the risk of shutdown, I would simply go with a 5% Amazon Visa or Amex.

Amtrak credit cards no longer available – Frequent Miler

Well, that was quick after just offering a 50,000-point sign up bonus.

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