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Trouble getting Qatar Airways Privilege Club credit for Alaska's Seoul - Seattle flight?

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Reader Comment: QR Denied AS Mileage Accrual (Seoul - Seattle)
Qatar Airways denied mileage credit for Alaska Airlines flight from Seoul to Seattle.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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Aegean updates Miles+Bonus program's T&Cs.

They have now added:

- Continuous Oversight
- Verification Obligations
- Mandatory Cooperation
- Suspension and Termination

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Aegean Updates Program T&Cs: “Account Monitoring and Identity Verification”
Aegean has updated the T&Cs of its frequent flier program to request sensitive information from its account holders.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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British Airways is manipulating its NPS survey scores by color-coding them.

This leads to inaccurate data that you cannot compare to other businesses.

Why fake it?

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British Airways Is Faking Its NPS Survey Scores By Color Coding Them
British Airways is faking its NPS syurvey results by color coding the review scrores.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Review of Swissport's Aspire lounge at Helsinki Airport by gate 13.

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REVIEW: Aspire Lounge Helsinki Airport Gate 13
Review of Swissport’s Aspire lounge at Helsinki Airport by the gate 13.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Should IHG offer lifetime Diamond or Royal Ambassador to those who have demonstrated long term loyalty?

IHG's Competitors offer:

- Hilton Lifetime Diamond
- Marriott Lifetime Platinum
- Hyatt Lifetime Globalist

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Should IHG Offer Lifetime Diamond & Royal Ambassador Tiers?
Should IHG offer Diamond and/or Royal Ambassador status for those who have extensivelt stayed with them, rewarding long term loyalty?
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December 23, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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ALL Accor members earn 4X points for stays at select new hotels through June 14, 2026.

You must first register for this offer and then book by February 15.

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Accor ALL 4X Points At Select Hotels December 22 – June 14, 2026 (Book By February 15)
ALL Accor members can earn quadruple points for stays at select new hotels through June 14, 2026, if booked by February 15.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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GHA Discovery members can earn double D$ for stays at select new Minor Hotels between December 23 and January 28, 2026.

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GHA Discovery Double D$ For Stays At Select Minor Hotels December 23 – February 28, 2026
GHA Discovery members can earn double D$ for stays at select new Minor Hotels between December 23 and February 28, 2026.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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Cathay Pacific offers bonus Asia Miles for travel ex-Hong Kong between January 8 and March 30, 2026. Book by December 31.

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Cathay Pacific 2,000 To 8,000 Bonus For Each Round-Trip Ex-HKG January 8 – March 30, 2026 (Book By December 31)
Cathay Pacific offers bonus Asia Miles for travel ex-Hong Kong between January 8 and March 30, 2026, if booked by December 31.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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The Korean FTC is still not willing to accept Korean Air's plan for integrating Asiana's frequent flier program members and their miles.

Korean Air now has a month to submit an updated plan.

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Korean FTC Forces Korean Air to Rework Asiana Mileage Plan Again
Korean FTC has again not accepted Korean Air’s Asiana mileage integration plan, and has ordered them to submit an updated one with a month.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Tomorrow’s Journey is arriving faster than you think — and it’s smarter, smoother, and more connected than ever.

Priority Pass’s global research reveals how technology is reshaping the airport experience.

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Priority Pass Research Study: Tomorrow’s Journey – Smarter, Faster, Connected
Priority Pass has conducted a research study: Tomorrow’s Journey - Smarter, Faster, Connected.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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The booking deadline for ALL Accor's double points offer for stays in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa through May 31, 2026, is tomorrow.

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LAST CALL: ALL Accor Double Points For Stays In Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa December 2 – May 31, 2026 (Book By Dec 23)
Accor’s booking deadline for its double points offer for stays in Asia-Pacific, the Middle Easy, and Africa throigh May 31, 2026, is tomorrow (December 23).
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December 22, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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My experience of converting Chase Sapphire Reserve's StubHub credit to cash.

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Converting Chase Sapphire’s StubHub Credit To Cash
My experience of converting Chase Sapphire Reserve’s StubHub credit to cash.
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December 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Cathay Pacific 10% to 30% award rebate promotion for travel on select Asian routes between January 5 and February 7, and February 23 and March 31, 2026.

Register and book by December 31

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Cathay Pacific Asia Miles 10% to 30% Award Rebate Select Routes January 5 – February 7 & February 23 – March 31, 2026 (Book By December 31)
Cathay Pacific 10% to 30% award rebate promotion for select destinations in Asia between January 5 and February 7 & February 23 and March 31, 2026. Book by December 31.
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December 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Extremely long immigration lines at Vietnam’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City.

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Hours Long Immigration Lines At Vietnam’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) In Ho Chi Minh City
Excess immigration lines at Vietnam’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City.
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December 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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ALL Accor offers Abbot business travelers triple points for stays between January 1 and June 30, 2026.

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ALL Accor Triple Points For Abbot Travelers January 1 – June 30, 2026
ALL Accor offers triple points for Abbot business traveler stays between January 1 and JUne 30, 2026.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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My IHG One Rewards Milestone Rewards choices for 20 to 90 nights in 2025.

What were yours?

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My IHG One Rewards 20 To 90 Nights Milestone Reward Choices For 2025
My IHG One Rewards 20 to 90 nights Milestone Rewards choices for 2025.
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December 21, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Strike at IAG-owned South Europe Ground Services will paralyse operations at Madrid-Barajas Airport on December 23, 26, 30, and January 2 and 7, 2026.

The strikes will take place between 8 AM and 12 AM and 6 PM and 10 PM.

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Ground Handling Strike At Madrid-Barajas Airport December 23, 26 & 30 - January 2 & 7, 2026
Ground handling strike at IAG owned South Europe Ground Services will significantly affect operations at Madrid-Barajas Airport on December 23, 26, 30, and January 2 and 7, 2026
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December 21, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Avianca LifeMiles has select destinations on sale at up to 45% off in economy and business for travel between January 15 and May 31, 2026.

Book by December 22.

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Avianca LifeMiles Up To 45% Award Sale For Travel January 15 - May 31, 2026 (Book By December 22)
Avianca LifeMiles has up to 45% off econony and business awards sale for travel between January 15 and May 31, 2026. Book by December 22.
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December 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles doesn't automatically credit ANY partner flights, and claims that Aerolineas Argentinas isn't part of SkyTeam?

Next steps?

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Reader Comment: Vietnam Airlines Partner Flight Credit Issues & Claims That Aerolineas Argentinas Not Part Of SkyTeam?
Reader’s issues with Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles program that doesn’t automatically credit ANY partner flights and claims that Aerolineas Argentinas is not part of the SkyTeam alliance.
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December 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Delta's new Atlanta - Riyadh service begins on October 23, 2026, and the flights should be available for booking as of today (per Delta's comms team).

The service will be daily October 23 - 30, 2026, after which the service will be thrice weekly.

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Delta Air Lines Begins Atlanta – Riyadh Service In October 23, 2026 (Flights Now On Sale)
Delta Air Lines Atlanta - Riyadh service begins on October 23, 2026, and is now available for sale.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Air Canada allows passengers connecting at Toronto or Montreal to switch free to direct flights through December 24, 2025.

This also helps Air Canada by freeing up seats on these flights to/from hubs.

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Air Canada Allows Switching To Direct Flights With Toronto (YYZ) & Montreal (YUL) Connections Through December 24, 2025.
Air Canada allows passengers to switch direct flights without a free if they are connecting at Toronto (YYZ) or Montreal (YUL) through December 24, 2025.
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December 20, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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20,000 checked bags were left behind at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport yesterday (December 19, 2025) due to the luggage system meltdown.

Know your rights and what to do if your luggage is delayed (hint: go shopping!).

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20,000 Checked Bags Left Behind At Amsterdam Schiphol Airport On Friday (December 19, 2025)
20,000 checked bags were left behind at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport on Friday (December 19, 2025) due to luggage system meltdown.
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December 20, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Japan Airlines is facing significant disruption on its long-haul schedule due to damage caused to a plane in New York on December 14, 2025.

The airline has delayed, cancelled, replaced, or switched aircraft on 40 flights scheduled for December 19 -31, 2025.

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Japan Airlines Long-Haul Flight Delays & Cancellations Due to Aircraft Damage December 19 – 31, 2025
japan Airlines is facing significant disruption on its long-haul network after one plane was damaged in New York on December 14, 2025.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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ITA Airways has switched the reader's flight from proper business to Euro trash (economy with a middle seat blocked).

What options do they have?

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Reader Question: Aircraft Change ITA (Real Business To Euro Biz Trash)
What options does the reader have after ITA Airways switches the aircraft from proepr business to Euro trash?
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December 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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InterContinental Singapore now opens as Frasers House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, on January 1, 2026.

The hotel is available for bookings using cash and points on Marriott's website.

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UPDATE: InterContinental Singapore Now Opens As Frasers House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, On January 1, 2026
InterContinental Singapore is now reflagged as Frasers House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, on January 1, 2026, and is available for bookings on Marriott’s website.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM