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From: The Points Guy - Friday Nov 02, 2018 01:06 pm
✈ Do This Before Booking Award Tickets for Your Family & More Daily News From TPG ✈
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TODAY'S POSTS: 
- Do This Before Booking Award Tickets for Your Family  
- What You Need to Know About Trip Cancellation And Interruption Protection Your Credit Card Offers  
- Targeted: Register to Earn 10,000 Hilton Points on Groceries  
- How Rewards Fueled Our Dream Trip to Kauai — Reader Success Story  
- Deal Alert: JetBlue Mint Pricing as Cheaper Than Economy, From $266 One-Way  
- The Critical Points: It’s the Time of Year for Smart People to Turn Dumb  
- Chase Adding iPhones, MacBooks and More to Ultimate Rewards  
- Amex Offering Targeted 10-20% Bonus When Transferring Points to Aeroplan  
- Select Airports Are Trying out Passenger Lie Detector Tests  
- 3 Reasons the Amex Platinum Is Better Than the Business Platinum for Families 

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Do This Before Booking Award Tickets for Your Family

By Richard Kerr on Nov 02, 2018 08:55 am
The ability to use your airline miles and book tickets for others is a huge benefit of some frequent flyer programs. For families, it’s more than just a benefit. It can be essential to successfully booking award travel since it is unlikely that every single family member has enough miles in his or her account ...
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What You Need to Know About Trip Cancellation And Interruption Protection Your Credit Card Offers

By Katie Genter on Nov 02, 2018 08:00 am
No one expects a trip to be cancelled or interrupted. But, sometimes things happen. Perhaps a family member is suddenly hospitalized or you’re called to jury duty and you can’t postpone it. Generally, you’d lose any prepaid, nonrefundable expenses such as hotels, flights and tours if you decide to not go on the trip.  You’d ...
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Targeted: Register to Earn 10,000 Hilton Points on Groceries

By Zach Honig on Nov 02, 2018 07:30 am
Gearing up to do some major grocery shopping ahead of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday? It might pay to check your email — Amex and Hilton are targeting cardmembers with a very enticing offer. Through November 30, 2018, targeted cardmembers can earn 10,000 Hilton Honors points after spending $200 on eligible purchases at US supermarkets. TPG values ...
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How Rewards Fueled Our Dream Trip to Kauai — Reader Success Story

By The Points Guy on Nov 02, 2018 07:00 am
Today I want to share a story from TPG reader Gabriel, who took advantage of a key credit card benefit: Witnessing the lush mountains off the Nā Pali Coast and the abundant marine life of Hawaii’s garden island was a long-time travel goal for my boyfriend and me. Last winter, he completed a status match from United to ...
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Deal Alert: JetBlue Mint Pricing as Cheaper Than Economy, From $266 One-Way

By Emily McNutt on Nov 02, 2018 06:31 am
Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts. 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 ...
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The Critical Points: It’s the Time of Year for Smart People to Turn Dumb

By Richard Kerr on Nov 02, 2018 06:00 am
At the beginning of each November, the same question comes my way repeatedly and in many varieties. No matter how it is worded, the question is basically the same: “I’m             miles short of re-qualifying for             airline status. I am considering undertaking            ...
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Chase Adding iPhones, MacBooks and More to Ultimate Rewards

By Zach Honig on Nov 02, 2018 05:00 am
Update 11/2/18 5:45am ET: Chase has reached out to TPG with information that Apple has not yet launched on the Ultimate Rewards Store, but it will be coming soon. We will update this post when the new addition is available. Chase has some big news to share this morning — Apple products are headed to ...
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Amex Offering Targeted 10-20% Bonus When Transferring Points to Aeroplan

By Brendan Dorsey on Nov 01, 2018 09:30 pm
American Express has launched a new transfer bonus for those with Membership Rewards-earning cards. The targeted deal offers a 10% to 20% bonus when transferring Amex Membership Rewards points to Aeroplan, Air Canada’s on-again, off-again rewards program. There’s no specified end date for this deal, and Amex points usually appear instantly in your Aeroplan account after a transfer ...
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Select Airports Are Trying out Passenger Lie Detector Tests

By Jane Frye on Nov 01, 2018 08:30 pm
Airport security is an ever-evolving industry. From the introduction of programs like Global Entry to the use of biometrics to help lines move faster, technology is paving the way when it comes to a quicker trip through customs. The latest endeavor: using artificial intelligence-backed lie detectors to screen passengers at border checkpoints. The project, called ...
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3 Reasons the Amex Platinum Is Better Than the Business Platinum for Families

By Summer Hull on Nov 01, 2018 07:30 pm
A cool part of having a family is sharing travel experiences and travel-related perks with them. Elite status, lounge access, credit card perks and more can become more valuable once a whole family is involved, in part because the benefits are simply enjoyed by more people. When it comes to airport lounge access, things have ...
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