Thursday, August 2, 2012

August Specials and News - American Airlines, US Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, Club Carlson +

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I apologize for neglecting the blog lately. But, I have been very busy keeping my triplets occupied this summer. I will catch you up on what we have been doing and what specials and promotions we have been taking advantage of on our amazing summer vacation in New York and London!
This is our first International Family Vacation using primarily miles and points!

But in the meantime...



Enjoy this compilation of some August Specials. I will be adding to this list as more specials arrive, so you might want to bookmark this post!

Points.com GroundLink Special



You can now earn 1,000 points or miles with participating airlines when you schedule a GroundLink trip through this link. GroundLink is a car service servicing worldwide.

From their website:
How do I earn points with GroundLink?
It's simple. There are 3 ways to book.
1) Web: www.groundlink.com/points/carservice.html
use promo code POINTS
2) Phone: 866-865-6025
3) Mobile App: http://www.groundlink.com/app
use invite code POINTS

In order to earn your points, make sure you enter the promo or invite code POINTS at check out or tell the customer service agent when you call to book.

After your first ride you'll earn 1000 points/miles. It's that easy. Then each ride after that will earn you 1 point/mile for every $1 spent (points/miles awarded on the base fare)


Club Carlson Specials

1) Book Today, Save 30%
Enjoy a 30% discount when you book select hotels at radisson.com,countryinns.com, parkinn.com, or parkplaza.com by August 7, 2012. Additional restrictions apply

2) Rent a Car from Avis®
Book a car now through September 30, 2012 for 3 or more days and save up to 25% plus earn 9,000 total Gold Points® on qualifying rentals - enough for a free night at select Carlson Rezidor hotels worldwide. Book your car now.


Flyertalk News

Flyertalk is the largest travel forum on the web. If you are looking for answers or the latest news, this is the place to go.

FlightConnect is an existing tool - rebuilt from the ground up and improved - which allows you to connect with other FlyerTalk members on a given flight using a calendar.
LoungeConnect is a tool similar to FlightConnect where you can post in which airport lounge you plan to use. Now you can have that impromptu gathering with fellow FlyerTalk members in airport lounges around the world - and perhaps even be a guest of a fellow FlyerTalk member if you are not a member of that particular airport lounge.With these tools, you no longer have any excuse not to meet fellow FlyerTalk members more often.http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/new-features/1367078-new-flyertalk-flightconnect-loungeconnect.html

Some interesting discussions with TalkMail on Flyertalk.....

How Not to Lose Your Personal Belongings While Traveling
Read further for my advice to you on how to minimize - or even eliminate - the chance of you losing something valuable when traveling in the future. FlyerTalk member Milkman posted about having $200.00 allegedly stolen recently out of his backpack in a hotel room in Mexico City - despite the room being equipped with a hotel safe. Milkman is the latest FlyerTalk member to have had belongings either lost or stolen, as illustrated in these recent discussions...
http://www.flyertalk.com/the-gate/blog/10976-how-not-to-lose-your-personal-belongings.html

Large Hotel Chains Cut Complimentary Wi-Fi Access
Major hotel chains have been phasing out free Wi-Fi for the past few years, but now some of the last remaining holdouts have announced plans to start charging guests for high-speed internet access. The announcement...
http://www.flyertalk.com/the-gate/blog/10875-large-hotel-chains-cut-complimentary-wi-fi-access.html

US Airways Cruises Special - 3 Day Sale -Ends August 3rd

US Airways Cruises Special - 3 Day Sale -Ends August 3rd
Some examples:
Norwegian Cruise Line4 Nights from $179

  • Caribbean Cruise SALE!
  • Ends 8/3!
  • Explore cruises on
    Norwegian Cruise Line
    Royal Caribbean4 Nights from $199

  • FREE Spending up to $200!
  • FREE Balcony Upgrade!
  • Explore cruises on
    Royal Caribbean
    Carnival Cruise Lines4 Nights from $169

  • SALE - 3 Days Only!
  • Reduced Rates!
  • Explore cruises on
    Carnival Cruise Lines

    News From Hawaiian Airlines

    We're adding new routes to Auckland, New Zealand, and Brisbane, Australia and we want you to help us celebrate! HawaiianMiles members can redeem either a $500 off E-Certificate for roundtrip Business Class travel or a $200 off E-Certificate for Coach roundtrip travel to Auckland, Brisbane, or Sydney, Australia

    Sydney or Brisbane, Australia
    Booking Period: Aug 1 – Aug 14, 2012
    Travel Period: Nov 29, 2012 – Jun 30, 2013
    Auckland, New Zealand
    Booking Period: Aug 1 – Aug 14, 2012
    Travel Period: Mar 15 – Jun 30, 2013

    Netflix adds a 2,000 Hawaiian Airlines miles offer to its list of many airlines's miles for signing up with them. HT Free Frequent Flyer Miles!

    American Airlines Special Offers

    U.S. deals for travel September 1, 2012, through February 13, 2013.
    Take off from New York City to cities across the U.S.
    Travel August 15 through November 14, 2012
    Purchase your ticket by Thursday, August 9, 2012



    Shoprunner's program offers an unlimited 2 Day Free Shipping from select merchants.The best part is, is that there is no minimum order size! I use them mainly for drugstore.com and have been very happy with the speedy shipping.They often run promotions, where one can receive free membership. Their membership fee is $7.95 per month or $79 yearly. See below, for their current back to school specials.



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