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Expiring elite upgrade and perks exchange for winter 2019

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Expiring elite upgrade and perks exchange for winter 2019

As we approach the end of 2019, it’s a great time to start thinking about spreading some love to your fellow TPG readers — in the form of expiring and unused upgrade certificates, lounge passes, drink tickets and other airline elite and credit card perks. As always, I first recommend offering your expiring certificates and other perks to family members, coworkers and friends, or see if there’s any way to take advantage yourself. Once you’ve determined you still have some that’ll go unused before they expire in early 2020, please consider sharing them with another reader. Additionally, if you could...


Score cheap United and Star Alliance awards by buying LifeMiles with up to a 130% bonus

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Score cheap United and Star Alliance awards by buying LifeMiles with up to a 130% bonus

LifeMiles is the mileage program of Colombia-based airline Avianca. But even if you aren’t interested in flying Avianca — or flying to Colombia — it’s worth getting to know LifeMiles. That’s because the program has made itself known as the wholesaler of cheap Star Alliance miles and award tickets, as well as offering regular sales of discounted miles. And a new one of these sales just popped up. Now through Oct. 18, targeted LifeMiles members can get up to a 130% bonus when buying LifeMiles. As with most programs, the standard rate for buying LifeMiles is pricey. However, this 130%...


6 tips for picking the perfect airplane seat every time

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6 tips for picking the perfect airplane seat every time

Whether you’re a window fan or prefer the aisle, your airplane seat can make or break your flying experience. While we’d all prefer to jet around in business or first class every time we travel, picking the perfect seat when you’re booked in economy is even more important — especially if you don’t want to end up stuck in the dreaded middle seat. Here’s what you should do to make sure you get to sit exactly where you want when flying. Related: The 7 best starter credit cards 1. Decide where you want to sit Deciding where you want to...


Expiring elite upgrade and perks exchange for winter 2019

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Tags Airlines, EliteStatus, Hotels, News, S

Expiring elite upgrade and perks exchange for winter 2019

As we approach the end of 2019, it’s a great time to start thinking about spreading some love to your fellow TPG readers — in the form of expiring and unused upgrade certificates, lounge passes, drink tickets and other airline elite and credit card perks. As always, I first recommend offering your expiring certificates and other perks to family members, coworkers and friends, or see if there’s any way to take advantage yourself. Once you’ve determined you still have some that’ll go unused before they expire in early 2020, please consider sharing them with another reader. Additionally, if you could...


Score cheap United and Star Alliance awards by buying LifeMiles with up to a 130% bonus

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Tags Airlines, Avianca, CreditCards, News, S

Score cheap United and Star Alliance awards by buying LifeMiles with up to a 130% bonus

LifeMiles is the mileage program of Colombia-based airline Avianca. But even if you aren’t interested in flying Avianca — or flying to Colombia — it’s worth getting to know LifeMiles. That’s because the program has made itself known as the wholesaler of cheap Star Alliance miles and award tickets, as well as offering regular sales of discounted miles. And a new one of these sales just popped up. Now through Oct. 18, targeted LifeMiles members can get up to a 130% bonus when buying LifeMiles. As with most programs, the standard rate for buying LifeMiles is pricey. However, this 130%...