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    Earn Hilton points with e-rewards

    With some practice, you learn how to zoom through the surveys much quicker. ;)
    Post by: FlyingPiggie, Jun 21, 2018 in forum: Hilton Honors
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    Earn Hilton points with e-rewards

    Unfortunately Hilton only allows 1 award every 60 days, but I definitely send my E-Rewards points in that direction rather than just adding to my...
    Post by: FlyingPiggie, Jun 14, 2018 in forum: Hilton Honors
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    830 BA Tier Points Needed

    Household accounts don't let you combine Tier Points, only Avios. But yes, a few weekend getaways can often make more sense than just mileage...
    Post by: FlyingPiggie, Jun 13, 2018 in forum: British Airways | Executive Club
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    What's the maximum Alaska Mileage Plan miles you can buy?

    Yes, no annual cap. You just have to do a few separate transactions. Careful with your credit card company as it might look a bit dodgy.
    Post by: FlyingPiggie, Jun 13, 2018 in forum: Other frequent flyer programmes
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    830 BA Tier Points Needed

    830 TPs is a lot of Tier Points. My strategy for such things is to accept the drop to Silver (briefly) but then do a crazy TP run after August...
    Post by: FlyingPiggie, Jun 13, 2018 in forum: British Airways | Executive Club
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    Should I Look Into United MileagePlus?

    Aeroplan is a non-starter. In 2020 it loses the Air Canada connection and just becomes a rebate scheme for paid travel "experiences". I also have...
    Post by: FlyingPiggie, Jun 9, 2018 in forum: Other frequent flyer programmes
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    Should I Look Into United MileagePlus?

    I know that Joe did some interesting posts on United MileagePlus that appeal to my travel hacking instincts... But I've never really bothered...
    Thread by: FlyingPiggie, Jun 7, 2018, 6 replies, in forum: Other frequent flyer programmes
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    Now MBNA is Killing the AA Cards

    They didn't even give me the cashback card, just some random useless card I've never used. Wait and see on whatever they send me this time......
    Post by: FlyingPiggie, May 18, 2018 in forum: Miles & points via credit cards
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    First ever Hotel Mattress Run for me - opinions ?

    Beauty. Where'd you use those Into the Nights? IIRC we used 2 in Melbourne for the Australian Open, 1 at the Intercon Hong Kong and another...
    Post by: FlyingPiggie, May 17, 2018 in forum: IHG Rewards Club
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    Now MBNA is Killing the AA Cards

    First they took away my BMI card. Understandable. Now it's my AA card. :mad: Banks really LOOOOVE my "I don't really live anywhere" situation...
    Thread by: FlyingPiggie, May 17, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: Miles & points via credit cards
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    Best first credit card for new UK resident?

    Charge cards is an interesting idea. Once you manage to open a bank account, though, your bank should eventually let you have a low limit credit...
    Post by: FlyingPiggie, May 17, 2018 in forum: Air miles
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    What exactly is a mileage run?

    It certainly makes sense to fly with a destination / holiday in mind, rather than just for the miles and status credit. You can structure indirect...
    Post by: FlyingPiggie, May 1, 2018 in forum: Mileage Runs
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    First ever Hotel Mattress Run for me - opinions ?

    So, how did you first ever mattress run go John?
    Post by: FlyingPiggie, May 1, 2018 in forum: IHG Rewards Club