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My problem is that forums like flyertalk don't have a "start here, n00b." point. Ditto with Cheap Womens Straily Jerseys reddit/r/churning (although I'm not super interested in it i just realize that this is a way to maximize the travel benefits.) Really, I'd kill for a forum
I'm pretty decent in being self taught but this is something that I'm struggling with. Someone has had to do this before,
right? I really don't want to invent this wheel!posted by filmgeek to Travel Transportation (7 answers total) 8 users marked this as a favorite
2. See 1.
3. Get their top tier credit card. Use it solely for all travel purchases.
4. Frequent a single hotel chain (hard for international travel I realize) and if not then use only one booking website for hotels.
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7. Travel
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I Cheap Youth Hill Phillies Jerseys realize this is simplistic but that's really it. Any more complex and that's where flyertalk comes in.
posted by chasles at 2:02 PM on January 4 [3 favorites]
Sorry forget to expand on Cheap Authentic Wooten Womens Jerseys 4.
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Addendum on 1: If you are traveling internationally, nike nfl jerseys wholesale you might have to travel on airlines other than your "home" one, in which case make sure they are part of the same alliance as yours: Star Alliance, Skyteam, and OneWorld are the main ones I believe.
posted by polexa at 2:24 PM on January 4 [1 favorite]
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