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Post of the week

Long time member Erin shared a post discussing the best way to handle a potentially oversold flight when you do have the flexibility to make the change.

News

• New Qatar Privileges Credit card
• Bilt Changes
  • Pay Condo Fees
  • New Hotel Transfer Partner - but don't do it!
• New Amex Transfer Bonus
• Capital One Removes Restaurant Benefit

What bonuses did we get?

• Angie
  • Enhanced Sapphire Card offer - will she get approved?
  • Business Platinum application - can she get another?
  • Aviator Silver - update
• Marty
  • Amex refer a friend (10X) - we also discussed this last week for Episode 67: In Our Wallets Right Now
• Chris - Hyatt Promo

Trip Updates

• Angie
  • Slovenia - Girls trip research
  • Alaska Companion Certificate to the rescue
  • Gold Guest Upgrades
• Marty
  • No more lap infant - needs 3 seats in Premium Economy
• Chris
  • Rio stay
  • Delta status run

Highlight Feature: Workhorse Cards (In Our Wallet Right Now)

The 14th annual Chicago Seminars has a long and storied history. In Episode 64: The Most Powerful Tool in Award Travel, we had two of the event's organizers sharing the announcement of this year's event changes.
In this episode, Angie is joined by two more of this year's organizers, who share more details on the variety of speakers for each level and what attendees can expect. Go to Call for Presentations to recommend speakers or topics. To learn more or purchase tickets, check out Chicago Seminars 2024 Dates and New Location Just Announced.

TIP OF THE WEEK
When flying discount carriers like Frontier or Spirit, watch the seat map and know the cutoffs. Check-in when there's only only good free seats left.

Where To Find the Award Travel 101 Community
For questions, you can join us in the free 100,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community.

1. For more intermediate and advanced strategies, join Award Travel 201 community
2. To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1.
3. You can also email us at [e-mail].
4. Our next meetup is located in SEATTLE on AUGUST 16–18, 2024. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit "Out to SEA" on the award.travel website.

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