(Video) Sunday Reader Question: Which Program is Better: Amex or Chase?

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The following Sunday reader question comes from TPG reader Jason: I’m fairly new to *serious* point collecting and just finished my first app-o-rama.  More...

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By mrgranos On Sunday, March 11th, 2012
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Sunday Reader Question: How to Use Amex and Chase Points to Go to Israel?

TPG reader Chris writes: “I want to surprise my girlfriend and get her a trip to Israel for her birthday! It’s a big birthday for her and she is a Madonna fan and Madonna is starting her 2012 tour in More...

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By mrgranos On Saturday, March 10th, 2012
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Unintended United Perk: Elite Status Transfers to Awards Booked for Others

Last weekend, United officially integrated Continental and United’s frequent flyer programs into one program – the new Mileage Plus. However, even though it’s called Mileage Plus, a lot of the More...

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By mrgranos On Saturday, March 10th, 2012
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Send In Your Reader Questions!

Tomorrow is Sunday, and you know what that means: time for me to answer some reader questions ! I’ve gotten a few good ones in this week, but I’m always looking for more. If you have a question about More...

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By mrgranos On Friday, March 9th, 2012
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American Airlines Announces 2012 Elite Rewards

Many airlines offer special perks for going above and beyond elite stats requirements. They do this to incentivize flyers to stay loyal, even after they achieve the highest echelons of elite status. For example, More...

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By mrgranos On Friday, March 9th, 2012
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Destination of the Week: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Avenida 9 de Julio, the world's widest street, is in the heart of Buenos Aires. TPG Managing Editor Eric brings us our weekly Destination of the Week Post… F or the first time ever, we tango south of More...

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By mrgranos On Friday, March 9th, 2012
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Chase Launching United Club Credit Card

Details are scarce, but at some point in the near future Chase will be unveiling the new United Explorer Club card (see pictures on the Chase website here ), which I presume will offer similar benefits to the now More...

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By mrgranos On Thursday, March 8th, 2012
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Lufthansa New Business Class Seats Unveiled

The new Lufthansa business class seats are angled toward one another like on Cathay Pacific. Lufthansa has unveiled a new business class seat, which the airline plans to put in its forthcoming 747-800 aircraft More...

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By mrgranos On Thursday, March 8th, 2012
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Earning Hotel Elite Status Through Meetings, Part 2

TPG Contributor Max Bloom explains how planning meetings can earn you points and elite status at the major hotel chains. In his previous posts he gave introductions on planning meetings and how the major chains More...

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By mrgranos On Thursday, March 8th, 2012
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US Airways 50% Transfer Bonus – Worth It?

I’ve written about a few recent buy and transfer promos from the airline, including Delta’s 75% miles purchase promo, as well as purchase promos from American (up to 37%) and US Airways (50%). Now US Airways More...

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