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Free American Airlines Admirals Club Pass With High Klout Score

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Are you an avid social media user and a frequent flyer? Have you spent the past several years cultivating your Klout score? If so, you should definitely sign up for the Klout American Airlines Admirals Club promotion right away. I just signed up for the promotion and within a few easy steps I have secured my Admirals club pass. Will I ever use it? I don't know, but it's … [Read more...] about Free American Airlines Admirals Club Pass With High Klout Score

Istanbul and Athens: KLM Crown Lounge 52 at Amsterdam Schipol Airport

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Trip Summary: In January, 2013 Delta was offering very reasonable fairs from Minneapolis to Istanbul. My dad, brother and I decided to go to Istanbul when tickets were available under $800. Part mileage run, part tourism, part amateur archaeologist and part bonding experience, this trip involves 3 nights in Istanbul and 2 nights in Athens. Stay tuned as I review … [Read more...] about Istanbul and Athens: KLM Crown Lounge 52 at Amsterdam Schipol Airport

Istanbul and Athens: MSP -> AMS in Delta Economy Comfort

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Trip Summary: In January, 2013 Delta was offering very reasonable fairs from Minneapolis to Istanbul. My dad, brother and I decided to go to Istanbul when tickets were available under $800. Part mileage run, part tourism, part amateur archaeologist and part bonding experience, this trip involves 3 nights in Istanbul and 2 nights in Athens. Stay tuned as I review Delta's economy … [Read more...] about Istanbul and Athens: MSP -> AMS in Delta Economy Comfort

Using Macy’s Gift Cards to Earn Bonus Delta Skymiles

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After a recent reader question about earning bonus points from the Ultimate Rewards Mall using gift cards, I thought I would share another experiences earning points while using gift cards at a points mall. This time I was able to earn bonus Delta Skymiles while using Macy's Gift Cards to make an online purchase. Macy's Gift cards were burning a hole in my pocket when I … [Read more...] about Using Macy’s Gift Cards to Earn Bonus Delta Skymiles

KLM Flight Deals – Book February and Travel in April 2013

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KLM, the Royal Dutch Airlines, has several low priced flights between the United States and Europe. With plenty of fares under $1,000, you might want to take advantage of these KML Flight Deals if you are looking to get to Europe on the cheap and earn miles on Skyteam. As with most fare deals to Europe, the biggest drawback is that your departure city must be in a major … [Read more...] about KLM Flight Deals – Book February and Travel in April 2013

Would You Give Delta Your Twitter Handle?

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While perusing the Delta Website this morning, updating personal information and planning for future trips, I noticed a new feature on the site that looks interesting; the ability to tell them your Twitter Handle. While this sounds good in theory, I am deathly afraid of giving them this information at this point in time. Why would I be afraid of giving Delta my Twitter … [Read more...] about Would You Give Delta Your Twitter Handle?

What is the Best Way to Book Maldives Award Redemptions?

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The following is a Reader Question from Kyle in Chicago, IL Dear Jeffsetter, I have been trying to read up on flights and airline partners as much as possible. However I still find it VERY confusing the best way to earn points for flying. My confusion lies in which airlines transfer to which, which often offer transfer bonuses, and how to get the best deal when … [Read more...] about What is the Best Way to Book Maldives Award Redemptions?

Delta Shifting to a Miles + Delta Revenue Based Frequent Flyer Program

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In what may have been the worst kept secret in the Frequent Flyer Miles/Travel Points ecosystem, Delta announced earlier this week that they would be shifting the Skymiles elite status earning rules from a miles-only system to a miles + revenue-based system beginning in 2014. This is the long rumored Delta Revenue Based Frequent Flyer Program. Delta Revenue Based Frequent … [Read more...] about Delta Shifting to a Miles + Delta Revenue Based Frequent Flyer Program

Booking on Air Tahiti From Papeete to the Cook Islands is Scary

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I just booked a flight that has my stomach in knots for many reasons. It's equally exhilarating, unknown, scary and awesome. First, some background. While I'm still slowly posting about my honeymoon trip from September/October of this year, I have actually been planning our first anniversary trip to French Polynesia for June of 2013 for quite some time. In fact, I booked … [Read more...] about Booking on Air Tahiti From Papeete to the Cook Islands is Scary