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What are people's opinions on mileage/mattress runs? I don't do them and don't really see a reason to spend extra money to buy status 🤔 Thoughts?
December 30, 2025 at 9:38 PM
What are people's opinions on mileage/mattress runs? I don't do them and don't really see a reason to spend extra money to buy status 🤔 Thoughts?
Rumors are that the Vivo X300 Ultra, which will be released globally this year, will have a flat display just like the Xiaomi 17 Ultra 📱
December 30, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Rumors are that the Vivo X300 Ultra, which will be released globally this year, will have a flat display just like the Xiaomi 17 Ultra 📱
More rumors about the Bilt 2.0 are out. Looks like the no annual fee card have worse earnings unless you have status. Expect most benefits from Bilt 1.0 to be gated behind status or AF
I was expecting this given how much money Wells Fargo was losing, but its still sad to hear
I was expecting this given how much money Wells Fargo was losing, but its still sad to hear
December 29, 2025 at 9:38 PM
More rumors about the Bilt 2.0 are out. Looks like the no annual fee card have worse earnings unless you have status. Expect most benefits from Bilt 1.0 to be gated behind status or AF
I was expecting this given how much money Wells Fargo was losing, but its still sad to hear
I was expecting this given how much money Wells Fargo was losing, but its still sad to hear
If you have the Chase Freedom Unlimited 💳 you might have an offer from Chase forr $120 cash back when you spend $1200 or more at EVA Airlines ✈️
Offer ends Dec 31st, 2025 📆
Offer ends Dec 31st, 2025 📆
December 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
If you have the Chase Freedom Unlimited 💳 you might have an offer from Chase forr $120 cash back when you spend $1200 or more at EVA Airlines ✈️
Offer ends Dec 31st, 2025 📆
Offer ends Dec 31st, 2025 📆
JetBlue and JAL ✈️ are ending their partnership on March 31, 2026 📆 Pretty odd given this partnership was just announced in April 2025 🤔 If you are planning on booking a JAL flight with TrueBlue points, you might want to do that soon
December 28, 2025 at 9:38 PM
JetBlue and JAL ✈️ are ending their partnership on March 31, 2026 📆 Pretty odd given this partnership was just announced in April 2025 🤔 If you are planning on booking a JAL flight with TrueBlue points, you might want to do that soon
CES 2026 📱 is kicking off soon with Samsung, Sony, Lenovo all making some new announcements. I wonder if we'll see some more travel related tech this year as well 🤔
December 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
CES 2026 📱 is kicking off soon with Samsung, Sony, Lenovo all making some new announcements. I wonder if we'll see some more travel related tech this year as well 🤔
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is official and comes with a unique zoom ring around the camera 📸
📺 6.9" AMOLED 120Hz
🧠 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
🗃 12/16GB RAM 512GB/1TB HDD
📸 50MP wide, 50MP ultra, 200MP 3.2-4.3x zoom
🔌 90w wired, 50 wireless
🔋 6800 mAh
📆 2025.12.27
📺 6.9" AMOLED 120Hz
🧠 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
🗃 12/16GB RAM 512GB/1TB HDD
📸 50MP wide, 50MP ultra, 200MP 3.2-4.3x zoom
🔌 90w wired, 50 wireless
🔋 6800 mAh
📆 2025.12.27
December 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is official and comes with a unique zoom ring around the camera 📸
📺 6.9" AMOLED 120Hz
🧠 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
🗃 12/16GB RAM 512GB/1TB HDD
📸 50MP wide, 50MP ultra, 200MP 3.2-4.3x zoom
🔌 90w wired, 50 wireless
🔋 6800 mAh
📆 2025.12.27
📺 6.9" AMOLED 120Hz
🧠 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
🗃 12/16GB RAM 512GB/1TB HDD
📸 50MP wide, 50MP ultra, 200MP 3.2-4.3x zoom
🔌 90w wired, 50 wireless
🔋 6800 mAh
📆 2025.12.27
Happy Holidays everyone! ✈️🎄🎁
December 25, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Happy Holidays everyone! ✈️🎄🎁
Looking to escape the rain? ☔️ 60K Atmos points gets you Seatle → Tokyo in business class. Departs Dec 31 📆
December 23, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Looking to escape the rain? ☔️ 60K Atmos points gets you Seatle → Tokyo in business class. Departs Dec 31 📆
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 📱 is going to be an insane photography powerhouse with that 1-inch type OmniVision Light Hunter 1050L 📸
December 23, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 📱 is going to be an insane photography powerhouse with that 1-inch type OmniVision Light Hunter 1050L 📸
🤦🏻♂️Guys...you can't copy something that does not exist. At most you could say this is like the Huawei Pura X
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Samsung to copy Apple with wide Galaxy Fold and 25W wireless charging shared with the S26 Ultra
Samsung will be mimicking the first foldable iPhone when it launches not one but two Galaxy Z Fold devices in 2026. It will also copy another feature of the iPhone Fold, or whatever Apple calls its…
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December 22, 2025 at 9:38 PM
🤦🏻♂️Guys...you can't copy something that does not exist. At most you could say this is like the Huawei Pura X
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Booked a last-minute NYC trip over the holidays 🗽
45K points for a standard room at Park Hyatt New York felt steep…then we got a surprise 1-bedroom suite upgrade 😳
All on basic Hyatt Discoverist status 🥳 thank you guys for the wonderful hospitality
45K points for a standard room at Park Hyatt New York felt steep…then we got a surprise 1-bedroom suite upgrade 😳
All on basic Hyatt Discoverist status 🥳 thank you guys for the wonderful hospitality
December 22, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Booked a last-minute NYC trip over the holidays 🗽
45K points for a standard room at Park Hyatt New York felt steep…then we got a surprise 1-bedroom suite upgrade 😳
All on basic Hyatt Discoverist status 🥳 thank you guys for the wonderful hospitality
45K points for a standard room at Park Hyatt New York felt steep…then we got a surprise 1-bedroom suite upgrade 😳
All on basic Hyatt Discoverist status 🥳 thank you guys for the wonderful hospitality
Xiaomi 📱 and Leica 📸 are deepening their partnership starting with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Expect deeper collaboration on both the hardware and software levels of the camera. The Ultra phones are already top-tier for photography, can’t wait to see what’s next
December 21, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Xiaomi 📱 and Leica 📸 are deepening their partnership starting with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Expect deeper collaboration on both the hardware and software levels of the camera. The Ultra phones are already top-tier for photography, can’t wait to see what’s next
What are people's thoughts on these Hyatt Studios 🛎️ ? I know laundry facilities in hotels are pretty common in Asia but a well equipped kitchen is less common. Right now Hyatt has these in more low key locations, but they seem a decent option for extended stays
December 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM
What are people's thoughts on these Hyatt Studios 🛎️ ? I know laundry facilities in hotels are pretty common in Asia but a well equipped kitchen is less common. Right now Hyatt has these in more low key locations, but they seem a decent option for extended stays
It is almost 2026 🎆
Are you changing your points strategy? Or keeping things the same? 🤔
Are you changing your points strategy? Or keeping things the same? 🤔
December 20, 2025 at 9:38 PM
It is almost 2026 🎆
Are you changing your points strategy? Or keeping things the same? 🤔
Are you changing your points strategy? Or keeping things the same? 🤔
The Edit Hotels through Chase is becoming even less useful as the "guaranteed 2x" points boost becomes "up to 2x" 😑
December 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The Edit Hotels through Chase is becoming even less useful as the "guaranteed 2x" points boost becomes "up to 2x" 😑
American Airlines ✈️ announced they will start renovations on their Concourse D Admirals Club lounge at DCA starting in 2026 📅 The renovation is expected to add 50% more seating 💺
December 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
American Airlines ✈️ announced they will start renovations on their Concourse D Admirals Club lounge at DCA starting in 2026 📅 The renovation is expected to add 50% more seating 💺
I have been looking for a Flighty App for Android for some time now and I think byAir seems to be the best one out there. Anyone got others they recommend? 🤔
December 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I have been looking for a Flighty App for Android for some time now and I think byAir seems to be the best one out there. Anyone got others they recommend? 🤔
Andaz One Bangkok 🛎️ is now open, Thailand’s first Andaz!
Opening deal:
🍽️ Daily breakfast at Jǐng
💸 THB 1,000 dining credit per night
⬆️ Book Park View or higher and get THB 2,000 per night
🗓️ Stays: Jan 15 - Mar 31, 2026
⏰ Book by Jan 31, 2026
🔑 Code: 78439
Opening deal:
🍽️ Daily breakfast at Jǐng
💸 THB 1,000 dining credit per night
⬆️ Book Park View or higher and get THB 2,000 per night
🗓️ Stays: Jan 15 - Mar 31, 2026
⏰ Book by Jan 31, 2026
🔑 Code: 78439
December 18, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Andaz One Bangkok 🛎️ is now open, Thailand’s first Andaz!
Opening deal:
🍽️ Daily breakfast at Jǐng
💸 THB 1,000 dining credit per night
⬆️ Book Park View or higher and get THB 2,000 per night
🗓️ Stays: Jan 15 - Mar 31, 2026
⏰ Book by Jan 31, 2026
🔑 Code: 78439
Opening deal:
🍽️ Daily breakfast at Jǐng
💸 THB 1,000 dining credit per night
⬆️ Book Park View or higher and get THB 2,000 per night
🗓️ Stays: Jan 15 - Mar 31, 2026
⏰ Book by Jan 31, 2026
🔑 Code: 78439
Hawaiian Airlines ✈️ is officially joining the Oneworld Alliance on April 22, 2026 📅 This one shouldn't surprise anyone since they are now part of Alaska Airlines
December 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Hawaiian Airlines ✈️ is officially joining the Oneworld Alliance on April 22, 2026 📅 This one shouldn't surprise anyone since they are now part of Alaska Airlines
Interesting 🤔 you can now transfer your Bilt Points to Spirit Airlines ✈️
I would not use this till they settle their bankruptcy, but even then is this a transfer you would use?
I would not use this till they settle their bankruptcy, but even then is this a transfer you would use?
December 17, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Interesting 🤔 you can now transfer your Bilt Points to Spirit Airlines ✈️
I would not use this till they settle their bankruptcy, but even then is this a transfer you would use?
I would not use this till they settle their bankruptcy, but even then is this a transfer you would use?
❓ Would you rather? 🤔
🔹Get 3% cash back OR
🔹1.5 points per dollar Chase Ultimate Rewards Points
🔹Get 3% cash back OR
🔹1.5 points per dollar Chase Ultimate Rewards Points
December 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
❓ Would you rather? 🤔
🔹Get 3% cash back OR
🔹1.5 points per dollar Chase Ultimate Rewards Points
🔹Get 3% cash back OR
🔹1.5 points per dollar Chase Ultimate Rewards Points
Air France ✈️ is opening a new lounge in terminal 4 of London-Heathrow with dedicated spa and relaxation areas 💆🏻♀️The lounge is scheduled to be open some time spring of 2026 📅
December 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Air France ✈️ is opening a new lounge in terminal 4 of London-Heathrow with dedicated spa and relaxation areas 💆🏻♀️The lounge is scheduled to be open some time spring of 2026 📅
Alaska Airlines' Starlink roll out has started 🛰️ It seems there are already some Horizon Air Embraer E175s with functional Starlink with the rest of the fleet on the following install schedule:
🔹Boeing 737s -> Early 2026
🔹Boeing 787s -> Late 2026
🔹Boeing 737s -> Early 2026
🔹Boeing 787s -> Late 2026
December 16, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Alaska Airlines' Starlink roll out has started 🛰️ It seems there are already some Horizon Air Embraer E175s with functional Starlink with the rest of the fleet on the following install schedule:
🔹Boeing 737s -> Early 2026
🔹Boeing 787s -> Late 2026
🔹Boeing 737s -> Early 2026
🔹Boeing 787s -> Late 2026
I generally have a no first generation policy. Even though Samsung has been making the Z Fold and Z Flip 📱 for 7 generations at this point, I would still consider the TriFold a first generation device
December 15, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I generally have a no first generation policy. Even though Samsung has been making the Z Fold and Z Flip 📱 for 7 generations at this point, I would still consider the TriFold a first generation device