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Reader Request: The Best U.S. Domestic Lounges

Reader Request: The Best U.S. Domestic Lounges

Posted by The Mile Addict | Lounge Access | 0 comments |

Several weeks ago I wrote a few articles on airport lounges and how to gain access to some of them. You can view two of these articles here: United Club Access, and Dulles Club Options. In response, one reader asked if I could write an article on the best U.S. domestic lounge.  Although most major airports have at least one or more lounges--they...
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Travel Tip Tuesday: Earning Easy Miles through Shopping Portals

Travel Tip Tuesday: Earning Easy Miles through Shopping Portals

Posted by The Mile Addict | Earning Miles, Travel Tip Tuesday | 0 comments |

Over the past several years, I have found myself doing more and more shopping online, especially during the holiday season. I find it exceptionally easy to go online, do a search, find exactly what I am looking for, compare prices, and purchase--all with just a few clicks. But did you know that a very easy way to earn miles on...
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Why did I just purchase 100,000 IHG Points for $575? Am I crazy?

Why did I just purchase 100,000 IHG Points for $575? Am I crazy?

Posted by The Mile Addict | IHG, Purchasing Miles, purchasing points | 0 comments |

IHG Hotel Group (Intercontinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, etc) is having a 100% bonus sale on points through 30 November. The price you pay is dependent on how many you buy, but with this sale, if you purchase anywhere from 52,000 points through 120,000 points (including the 100% bonus) you will only pay .575 cents per point. The regular price...
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Hilton now also offering Status Match

Hilton now also offering Status Match

Posted by The Mile Addict | Hilton, Status Match | 0 comments |

'Tis the season of status matching, and now Hilton has joined the fun. Reports are that the hotel chain is now matching status up to Diamond through March 2017. While Hilton Diamond status is not nearly as great as Hyatt's diamond status, you can definitely can a significant amount of value from it. Keep reading to find out what Hilton...
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Hyatt offering Elite Status Match

Hyatt offering Elite Status Match

Posted by The Mile Addict | Hyatt, Status Match | 0 comments |

On the heels of the big news about the merger between Marriott and Starwood Hotels, which will create the largest hotel chain in the world, comes news of a Hyatt status match offer. News of the Marriott and Starwood merger has worried many loyal SPG members (and maybe some Marriott loyalists)--and Hyatt appears to be offering travelers the opportunity for...
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Bonus: 5 More FREE AwardWallet Upgrades

Bonus: 5 More FREE AwardWallet Upgrades

Posted by The Mile Addict | Uncategorized | 0 comments |

Last week I wrote about AwardWallet and how it is awesome at keeping my points and miles organized. If you missed the article, check it out, here. Several people checked out the site and signed up for a free account and used a code for a FREE upgrade to AwardWallet Plus, which offers some great benefits that the free version...
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Travel Tip Tuesday: United Award Sale to Europe

Travel Tip Tuesday: United Award Sale to Europe

Posted by The Mile Addict | Mileage Redemptions, United | 0 comments |

  A few days ago I wrote an article about how you could travel to Europe this Spring for almost free by signing up for the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select MasterCard with a waived annual fee the first year, and once you completed the minimum spend requirement you would have plenty of miles for a FREE round trip to almost anywhere in...
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How to fly to Europe next Spring for FREE!

How to fly to Europe next Spring for FREE!

Posted by The Mile Addict | American Airlines | 0 comments |

Earlier this week, I wrote about American Airlines devaluing their AAdvantage miles program, here. This devaluation takes place on May 22, 2016--but you can still book award flights using their old charts until that date. This is good news because it means it is not too late to take "AAdvantage" of some of the best sweet spots on their old...
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American Airlines announces changes to their AAdvantage Program

American Airlines announces changes to their AAdvantage Program

Posted by The Mile Addict | American Airlines, Earning Miles | 0 comments |

Rumors have been out there for months regarding proposed changes in American Airline AAdvantage program--today, finally the airline announced the official word. Overall, not terrible news for most people--some devaluations in their award chart, but the biggest change is following in the footsteps of Delta and United in going towards a revenue based mileage earning program (instead of mileage based)....
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Travel Tip Tuesday: Keeping Track of Your Points and Miles–10 Free Upgrades!

Travel Tip Tuesday: Keeping Track of Your Points and Miles–10 Free Upgrades!

Posted by The Mile Addict | Uncategorized | 0 comments |

Even if you are just beginning to dabble in the miles game, keeping track of your point balances and various programs quickly becomes a challenge. Each program has a different account number, user name, password, expiration date, etc. It can quickly become difficult to track everything even with just a few programs—and once you forget about miles or points, or...
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