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Miles to Memories Podcast Episode 20
The Miles to Memories podcast episode 20 dropped this morning. Be sure to be on the lookout for our new episode every Thursday morning!
Episode 20 Details
In episode 20 we discuss the negative side of this hobby, the one perk or loophole we love for 2020 and sweet spots with Avios. We also discuss an awesome American status match, our upcoming elite status plans and issues with Rakuten.
Episode Notes
- 2:00 Star Wars Review (No Spoilers!)
- 6:30 Hitting up Baha Mar mistake rates in January
- 9:00 Using Caesars Diamond Atlantis Perk
- 14:00 The negative side of this hobby – arrogant and condescending people
- 16:30 People are given a hard time about domestic travel
- 18:50 Judging people for not flying first class with your miles and points
- 20:35 Correcting people with no tact
- 22:15 It is okay to go back to the same place more than once.
- 24:15 The one perk, benefit or loophole we love for 2020.
- 28:00 Mark’s painful upcoming flight that will mean two days without a shower or bed
- 29:15 Delta Status Challenge for 2020
- 33:50 Mileage Running for AA Gold
- 35:30 Mark’s Elite Status for 2020
- 36:45 Hyatt Regency Portland First Look
- 38:15 Issues with Rakuten – Check Your Payouts
- 39:55 Founderscard American Airlines Elite Challenge
- 41:20 Best ways to redeem BA Avios
Final Thoughts
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Hi, just back from Grand Hyatt Baha Mar on the mistake rate. I booked it via Citi Concierge for the Prestige 4th night free benefit. I was told my rate was not eligible for qualifying nights. They didn’t even honor no resort fees for Globalist saying it’s a 3rd Party booking. Want to see if you encounter the same issue. Spent huge $ on the property but not receiving night credits is a really bummer! The rate can be pulled on the Hyatt website without any codes when still alive. Not sure how they can deem it ineligible.
Shawn had to deal with the same thing.
https://milestomemories.boardingarea.com/baha-mar-mistake-rate-issues/
Hi! Great episode. Question: did you ever write about how you found the Baha Mar mistake fares in the first place? Would love to know how you found these great rates.
Hi De. I was told about them by a friend. It died very quickly, so we weren’t able to get a post up about it. I often find out about these types of deals in various Facebook groups like ours and others. Extreme Hotel Deals on Twitter is good too and they have a premium subscription if you want even more deals.