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Loyalty Programs: Account Statuses (July 2012)

Back in May 2011, I published an insight in my loyalty program statuses including the number of points and miles earned.  More than a year has passed since then, so it’s time for an update: HOTEL LOYALTY PROGRAMS 1) PRIORITY…

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Weekend in Hamburg (Germany)

Pic: Giant spider at Hamburger Kunsthalle und Galerie Der Gegenwart Pic: Bratwurst at Rathausmarkt Hamburg (Jun 2012) Hamburg, my 7th Brussels Airlines Flyday destination this year. You might wonder why I take so many trips using this €99 promo. It’s…

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Earning miles with Credit Cards in Belgium

UPDATE MARCH 2022: CHECK THE NEW OFFER WITH 20,000 BONUS MILES! Brussels Airlines American Express has a limited time offer: double sign-up bonus for friend referrals.  To receive a personalized sign-up link for this offer, please complete the form below….

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Etihad Business Class BKK-AUH B777-300ER

Pic: Etihad Airways Business Class Check-in (May 2012) Early May, Etihad Airways was running a 96h World Sale which included some great fares.  Some of those fares became even better if you booked them as open-jaw tickets.  And that’s exactly…

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Weekend in Birmingham (UK)

Pic: The Bull at Bullring Shopping Mall Birmingham (Jun 2012) Birmingham, my sixth Brussels Airlines Flyday destination.  Once again, thanks to the IHG 2-for-1 discount rate, I managed to stay two nights abroad for less than €100.  In fact, this…

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