A fortress is built around the Salt Lake City Sheraton for President Obama’s visit

a long shot of a building

President Obama came to Salt Lake City last night and stayed at the Salt Lake City Sheraton. This was the first time he has visited Utah in his presidency and the focus of his visit was to announce some solar energy programs. He was here for less than 16 hours total. In order to add…

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Citibank really wants me to keep the AAdvantage Platinum Card

a blue and black card with a signature

I currently have two AAdvantage cards issued by Citibank. Each year the annual fee comes due and as I never use either card, I always call the cancellation line to cancel. Surprisingly each and every year, I’m given a retention offer to stay. I don’t even ask for it, I fully intend to cancel. The…

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Hilton Honors targeted offers: 100,000 free points for Diamond and double stay bonus for Gold

a screenshot of a website

Gary from View from the Wing via Double Wides Fly posted a link to a targeted offer for Hilton Diamond members to receive 100,000 free Hilton Honors points. Though I’m not a Diamond but a mere Gold, I thought I would try to register and see what would happen. I was given the following offer:…

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