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My Southwest Rapid Rewards account was hacked: How I got my points back
Well, it finally happened — I fell victim to one of my loyalty program accounts being hacked, specifically my Southwest Rapid Rewards account. On Dec. 3, I received an email from Southwest at 9:30…
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Americans no longer need a visa to visit China for up to 10 days
If you have China on your travel Bingo card for 2025, I have good news for you. Effective immediately, Americans will be able to visit the country for up to 10 days without a visa.This is a…
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Targeted offer to buy IHG status via elite qualifying points
Typically, offers to buy elite status aren't compelling. For example, American Airlines AAdvantage's offers to buy elite status are usually laughably bad. However, IHG One Rewards is giving select…
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Part 1 of my SAS EuroBonus challenge: Flying to South Korea and Bali
Last week, I wrote about how I was taking on the SAS EuroBonus million-mile challenge. Now that my trip has kicked off, I'll be checking in with periodic reports on how it's going.I'm flying around…
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Southwest announces assigned-seating perks for A-List members
When Southwest Airlines shifts to assigned seating about a year from now, its elite members will be able to select an extra-legroom seat for free. And those members won't be subject to some of the…
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Why Marriott is the best hotel brand for theme park fans
Maybe it's just me, but planning my family's theme park vacations brings me almost as much joy as the vacation itself. I don't go overboard planning out a structured itinerary for every minute of…
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Earn 4,000 bonus Virgin points by linking your Virgin Red and Flying Club accounts
Check your email for a holiday gift: You can easily earn 4,000 Virgin points for just a few minutes of work by linking your Virgin Red account to your Flying Club account.Targeted Virgin Atlantic…
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DOT announces new protections for airline travelers with disabilities
The Department of Transportation announced new protections on Monday for commercial airline travelers with disabilities, finalizing a series of proposals that was first laid out earlier this…
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Where can Hilton take you in 2025? Add these new stay experiences to your travel wish list
With more than 8,300 locations worldwide and 24 distinct brands, there's a Hilton stay experience for every type of traveler. This year, Hilton® has expanded its portfolio and partnerships to…
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How far is Port Canaveral from Orlando, and can I go to Disney and Universal from a cruise ship?
Did you know that you can cruise to theme parks? And it's not just an option for Disney cruisers.Normally, Port Canaveral in Florida is an embarkation port for cruises, but occasionally, ships will…
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