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Born in Pierre (SD). Lived in Vermillion, Rapid City, Lincoln (NE), Bozeman (MT), Portland, Seattle, and Denver. Travel is Life...
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ME3 (Middle East 3) – Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar
The ME3, not long ago, were set to become the global elite among airlines. Sure, they’re fueled by government subsidies, unfairly, perhaps, to other carriers, but they provide a class of service not matched in the skies. European or Asian… Read More ›
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Fifth Freedom Routes
A fifth freedom route is the right of an airline to fly between two foreign countries on a route originating or ending in the airline’s own country. KLM flies from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, a 12-hour flight, and then Kuala… Read More ›
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Transferable Points Currencies
Points that can be transferred to airlines or hotels represent excellent value. Diversifying your portfolio of miles and points often provides unforeseen opportunities. Singapore Airlines partners with all four transferable currencies, while Cathay Pacific, Etihad, and Air France/KLM partner with… Read More ›
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Dublin, London, India – 2016
Oct 23 Rapid City Fairfield Inn $49 Oct 24 Delta RAP – MSP – BOS $259 ($250 airline credit from Citi Prestige) Aer Lingus Lounge – Boston Aer Lingus Boston – Dublin 37.5k BA avios +… Read More ›
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Alaska: Wilderness Unbound
Alaska is absurd. Bears, moose, mammoth mountains, soaring pines, jagged peaks, water streaming past boulders, surging down valleys, crashing against sand. We started in South Dakota, attending a wedding in the Black Hills the weekend prior to departure. This was July of 2014…. Read More ›
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Giveaway – AA Admirals Club passes
I’m giving away two American Airlines Admirals Club day passes (expire Dec. 31, 2016). To enter the contest, follow matthewriter.org and leave a comment telling me how you will use the passes. If you already follow the blog, leave a… Read More ›
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Denver: Early Summer Weekend
Hilton Garden Inn Denver South Park Meadows Area 20,000 Hilton points Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows $109 (received 2500 points for MegaBonus promotion) Candlewood Suites DTC Meridian 10,000 IHG points Denver Botanic Gardens…
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Black Hills – Marriott Run
Sunday Fairfield Inn & Suites – Rapid City $49 (Marriott MegaBonus Promo – needed 2 paid nights for a Category 5 Free Night Certificate) Monday Springhill Suites – Deadwood $68 (MegaBonus Promo – earned a Category 5 Free Night… Read More ›
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Starwood Preferred Guest Increased Sign-up Bonus
Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) has two co-branded American Express credit cards. The sign-up bonus on the SPG personal and business cards is usually 25k points after meeting the minimum spending requirement. Once a year, the sign-up bonus on both cards… Read More ›
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American Airlines Award Chart Devaluation
Just a friendly reminder: American Airlines’ award chart will be devalued on March 22. First and Business class are taking the biggest hit. If you have miles to burn, now might be a great time to use them. Awards can… Read More ›
