American Airlines and British Airways launch reciprocal upgrade certificates

American Airlines and British Airways have long been close airline partners — and this week, the relationship got even closer. American Airlines frequent flyers can now cash in systemwide upgrade certificates for better seats on British Airways flights. And British Airways flyers can do the same on American Airlines flights. This is an exciting development, but there are some…

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Lufthansa pilots have agreed not to strike again until 2023

Lufthansa has struck a deal with its pilots to stave off any more strikes until at least next summer. The carrier’s disgruntled staff members had threatened to walk out once again if Lufthansa did not meet their demands for a pay raise; this occurred two weeks after their last strike, which reportedly cost Lufthansa about $32 million. For more…

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How to build credit

Whether you’re planning out the perfect rewards credit card to apply for next or you’re preparing to buy your first home, having good credit matters. The condition of your credit score can mean the difference between qualifying for financing or having a lender deny your application. Your credit could also determine whether you can receive affordable interest rates and…

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5 ways the TPG staff would redeem 70,000 Alaska miles

It’s no secret that Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles are the most valuable airline currency in TPG’s monthly valuations. The program has great redemption rates on many of the travel world’s most desirable first- and business-class products, including Cathay Pacific first class. Right now, the Alaska Airlines Visa® Business card has its best-ever signup bonus of 70,000 miles and…

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Hotel thermostat hacks to override your room temperature

It’s never a good feeling to wake up shivering or sweating in the middle of the night while staying in a hotel room with a thermostat you’re not familiar with. Locating the thermostat is half the battle. Then you must decipher mysterious icons on the control panel and, if overseas, mentally calculate what the temperature should be in Celsius…

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