I just got done attending the Boarding Area conference BAcon. I have never attended any frequent flier type event and it was a bit surreal to finally meet other bloggers that I’ve admired. There was a lot of good information and a lot of good suggestions made along with a chance to build some relationships…
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Not the look Holiday Inn was going for
Each day I do my daily check-in via Foursquare at a Holiday Inn in order to earn 50 points since it was first announced back in June 2010. Sometimes I forget, but for the most part I establish it as a part of my daily routine. It’s worth it to me to spend 10 seconds…
The Terminal movie in real life – stranded passenger living in airport for last two months
For anyone familiar with the movie Terminal, Tom Hanks plays a stranded passenger who is caught in limbo and is forced to live in the airport as he doesn’t have the required papers to leave. There’s a modern day example of this going on right now. Spaniard Rodrigo Ben-Azul flew to Chile to visit with…
Guest Post: The Spouse and Upgrades debate, take 4 – by Deals We Like
This post is brought to you by Deals We Like while Jason is out with two broken wrists and a microphone. Keep an eye out at MilesQuest for future guest posts by other Boarding Area bloggers. Other Guest Posts: Lessons Learned Booking Mileage Runs on American Airlines Guest Post: The Spouse and Upgrades debate, take 3 Guest Post: The…
Lessons Learned Booking Mileage Runs on American Airlines
This is a guest post by Gary Leff of View from the Wing. As part of the oneworld MegaDO, American Airlines is offering participants a special status challenge opportunity. There’s no fee for the challenge, and qualification requirements are relaxed. A top tier member of a competitor airline can become top tier Executive Platinum with…
Guest Post: The Spouse and Upgrades debate, take 2
This post is brought to you by FrequentMiler while Jason is out with two broken wrists and a microphone. Keep an eye out at MilesQuest for future guest posts by other Boarding Area bloggers. Other Guest Posts: Briggs & Reilly 20″ Expandable Carry-On by Mommy Points Lapault 20″ 2-Wheeled Foldable Duffle Carry-On by Points, Miles…
The end of using credit cards at the Mint
Just got this email in the mail – it’s a sad day but one that was expected given all the recent publicity from NPR, Newsweek, and the Wall Street Journal previously. Sad, sad, day. Dear United States Mint Direct Ship Customer: The United States Mint has eliminated the credit and debit card purchase of $1…
Someone finally takes dollar coins
Priority Club launches the “Win it in a Minute” contest
I must say that Priority Club does some very interesting promotions. Their latest one is called “Win it in a Minute” where you have to answer five questions in less than 12 seconds each. The 50 people with the fastest times each day will win 5,000 Priority Club points. The top 100 cumulative scores each…
Delta Airlines Diamond Status for you and a guest for $27,500
Delta is offering Delta Diamond Status, a Delta SkyClub membership for you and a guest, and two complimentary Premium Class Delta tickets for purchasing a 5 hour fleet membership card with Delta Private Jets for only $27,500. I love the marketing text. This holiday season, treat family, friends and yourself to the ultimate gift of…
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