The Points Guy ✈ Dude, Where's My Sign-Up Bonus? & More Daily News From TPG ✈

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From: The Points Guy - Wednesday Oct 03, 2018 01:11 pm
✈ Dude, Where's My Sign-Up Bonus? & More Daily News From TPG ✈
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TODAY'S POSTS: 
- Everything You Should Know Before Flying Spirit Airlines  
- What Are Points & Miles Worth? October 2018 Monthly Valuations  
- Etihad to Hand Over Keys to London-Heathrow Lounge  
- Dude, Where’s My Sign-Up Bonus? — Reader Mistake Story  
- Your Childhood Push-Pop Just Got Boozy at Disney World  
- Why Now is the Best Time of Year to Apply for Southwest Credit Cards  
- Visiting New Zealand? Prepare To Hand Over Passwords, Or Pay a $3000 Fine  
- Medical Researchers Are Calling for ‘No-Selfie Zones’ at Tourist Sites  
- Deal Alert: US Cities to Morocco From $456 Round-Trip  
- The Best Business Credit Cards for Car Rentals 

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Everything You Should Know Before Flying Spirit Airlines

By Katie Genter on Oct 03, 2018 08:30 am
Spirit Airlines is perhaps the best known of the US budget carriers. But if you know what to expect specifically before your flight, you’ll set yourself up for a better experience. To improve your experience when flying on the lowest fares, we’ve recently published guides to Basic Economy on Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American ...
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What Are Points & Miles Worth? October 2018 Monthly Valuations

By The Points Guy on Oct 03, 2018 08:00 am
One of the questions I’m asked most often is “How much is a point or mile worth?” The answer varies from person to person, and depends on how well you can maximize a particular loyalty currency. Still, some rewards are clearly worth more than others — my goal is to give you a sense of how they stack up. These valuations ...
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Etihad to Hand Over Keys to London-Heathrow Lounge

By Wallace Cotton on Oct 03, 2018 07:30 am
Etihad Airways is on a roll—but not necessarily in the good way. Following a slew of reported financial troubles, the Abu Dhabi-based mega-airline will be closing its current first- and business-class lounge at London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) in Terminal 4. UK-based lounge operator No1 will be taking the keys to the space and rebranding it, ...
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Dude, Where’s My Sign-Up Bonus? — Reader Mistake Story

By The Points Guy on Oct 03, 2018 07:00 am
Today, I want to share a story from TPG reader Alison, who got caught in limbo waiting for points to reach her account. Here’s what she had to say: I signed up for the new IHG Rewards Club Premier Credit Card a couple months ahead of a trip to Berlin. My plan was to use ...
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Your Childhood Push-Pop Just Got Boozy at Disney World

By Caroline Schagrin on Oct 03, 2018 06:00 am
Disney Springs, The Walt Disney World Resort shopping and dining center, has a new way to help 21+ visitors cool off and let loose after exploring the parks all day. Visitors can now buy boozy push-pops at the Paddlefish restaurant. The frozen treats come from Buzz Pop Cocktails and contain more alcohol than your average ...
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Why Now is the Best Time of Year to Apply for Southwest Credit Cards

By Summer Hull on Oct 02, 2018 08:00 pm
The best deal in family travel has to be the Southwest Companion Pass. No other travel perk gives you the ability to bring your partner, child, parent or friend on flights with you for free (other than taxes/fees). It doesn’t matter if you book your Southwest flight with dollars or Rapid Rewards points; as long ...
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Visiting New Zealand? Prepare To Hand Over Passwords, Or Pay a $3000 Fine

By Darren Murph on Oct 02, 2018 07:00 pm
At the height of the 2017 electronics ban, peak frenzy occurred when it became clear that US Customs and Border Protection could seize your laptop or other electronic device if certain conditions weren’t met. We’ve since moved on to become outraged about other things, but that general feeling of unease is surfacing once more in ...
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Medical Researchers Are Calling for ‘No-Selfie Zones’ at Tourist Sites

By Jordan Allen on Oct 02, 2018 06:30 pm
Careful where you selfie — it could be dangerous. In a recent study conducted by the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, results yielded a surprising increase in the amount of selfie-related deaths. Now, as a safety regulation, researchers are calling for “no-selfie zones” in certain parts of tourist attractions. According to the study, approximately 259 ...
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Deal Alert: US Cities to Morocco From $456 Round-Trip

By Jordan Allen on Oct 02, 2018 06:00 pm
Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. However, if you’re using The Platinum Card® from American Express, you’ll need to book directly ...
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The Best Business Credit Cards for Car Rentals

By Mike Cetera on Oct 02, 2018 05:30 pm
When it comes to choosing the right business credit card for renting a car, it’s all about the points, perks and protections. You want to choose a card that offers a combination of at least some of these qualities, as collecting points shouldn’t be your only consideration when choosing which credit card to put your ...
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