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Posts from the past

What was going on this time in years past? 2014 We discuss all the mysteries of Southwest boarding passes. While prepping for my next big trip I share my favorite 5 ways to be comfortable on an international flight. My own personal experience shows that it pays to know your credit card rewards! Should alcohol be…

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Business travel news roundup

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Here are a few of the stories that caught my eye in the last week or so….  Good info to know. When Should You Cancel Your Credit Cards? via @milmilesecrets Interesting report. What Does an Increase in Business Travel Mean for the US Economy? via @themotleyfool Yikes! Flight diverted to Midway Island over odor. via…

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Business travel news roundup

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Here are a few of the stories that caught my eye in the last week or so….  Make sure your devices have juice!! New security scrutiny focuses on electronic devices. via @USAToday Here’s a good list to look through. 11 items to pack in your travel medical kit. via @foxnewstravel Some fun things on this…

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Business travel news roundup

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Here are a few of the stories that caught my eye in the last week or so….  Looking for low heels? Check out Corporette’s post today for several cute options. via @corporette Oh dear! United Flight Diverted After Evacuation Slide Opens Mid-Flight via @NBCNews Southwest Airlines finds itself at a crossroads.   via @USATODAY An…

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Business travel news roundup

Here are a few of the stories that caught my eye in the last week or so….  Class warfare in the air: Business fliers vs. vacationers.  via @USATODAY If you’re going on a road trip this summer here’s ten ways to make it smoother from NY Times. If you’re going to Europe see this. RT…

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What A-list benefits extend to traveling companions?

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Do the people flying with you get all of the same benefits as you? Reader E asks….  I have been a long-time reader of Delta Points having grown up in GA and lived in cities where I stayed loyal to Delta. Since moving to Nashville last year, I am now almost 100% loyal to Southwest, and…

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Southwest tops frequent flier program satisfaction

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MileCards.com surveyed 1600 members of frequent flier programs to find out which programs people are happy with. The results? Southwest wins by a mile, with US Airways losing almost every category.  Southwest Rapid Rewards is #1 in satisfaction with 62% of members very likely to recommend the program. United leads among the U.S. global carriers…

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Please help me get my status!

Since I was pregnant and had a baby last year, I was only able to fly for about seven months. In that time I was able to achieve Gold Status with American and A-List with Southwest. So far this year I’ve gotten A-List again with Southwest, which is great. However, I am still only Gold…

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Southwest Double Points and Double Tier Qualifying Points

Southwest has a promotion through May 15th that gets you double points AND double tier qualifying points. I like this promo—it’s easy and a good deal. All you have to do is register here, then travel anywhere in the country by the May 15th end date. Love things that are this simple! It’s also a…

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New Year’s Travel Resolutions: 2013

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Happy New Year! 2012 passed in a blur of work, travel, conferences, pregnancy, and babies. Was it a crazy year? Yes indeed! And I wasn’t able to travel for several months. So I was about 50-50 with my 2012 travel resolutions: Get to Chicago and South Texas. Visiting family is always a priority! I was…

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