Australia

Delta’s latest award sale is another strong deal. Some of you reached out over the weekend to say you took advantage of this one. Obviously, 50,000 miles for a round-trip to Australia is a good offer. But is it enough to get me to use the proper term “SkyMiles” again? For today…yes. I hereby mute myself from using any snarky …

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Delta

Lately, I’m hearing from readers every few days about strong redemption options for their SkyDongs. What used to be an oxymoron is suddenly (and strangely) becoming a habit. Probably the best use yet is 22,000 miles for a round-trip to Europe. A couple of days earlier, it was 40,000 for trips to China. I’ll keep posting some of the better …

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Motley Fool

If I were a rapper, I’d start a song with… “I’m takin’ chumps to school like Mr. T pities the fool.” (The only thing I’m actually taking to school right now is a chicken caesar salad) Well, it’s suddenly very clear that I should never attempt to rhyme again. So… Thanks to reader Mike for sharing this Motley Fool deal. …

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Catching Up

Catching up with a bunch of stuff after yesterday’s Top 25 post… The million-point contest link from a couple of days is now working. Transfer bonuses with American Express points. 25% to JetBlue and 30% to Virgin Atlantic. Also a 30% bonus on hotel points to Air Canada. Here’s a JetBlue promo to get a 20% code for flights. Next-day …

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Sale Stuff

If you have some SkyDongs and are going to Asia, this might be for you. Pick up 1,750 United miles for joining MyPoints and spending $50. A Southwest sale? Wow, what’s next? Caller ID? Blockbuster Video stores closing? Speaking of not shocking…here’s another one from Frontier. Grab 10 American miles per dollar spent at IHG hotels. For you train nerds, …

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