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News Roundup
This is a roundup of news and other interesting pieces that I’ve come across over the last few days. I thought they are worth sharing so I hope you enjoy reading them.
GM Reward Loophole Explained: Cars Paid Off in Seconds
For a brief window that’s now closed, some extremely online and resourceful people figured out how to exploit GM’s rewards program to rack up enough free points to make serious dents in their car loans. We’re talking about folks consolidating points from friends and family to pay off entire vehicles. One viral report claims someone wiped out a $59,370 Escalade V loan using points they never paid for.
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Dedicated Delta One Check-In Areas Now Open at All Delta Hubs
As part of its push to pull in more “premium” travelers, Delta recently reached a milestone: The airline now offers dedicated Delta One check-in areas for business class passengers at all its major U.S. hub airports. Just don’t expect white glove service, expedited security, or an exclusive lounge everywhere yet.
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Disturbing Rooms, Downgrades, And Dirty Stays: Marriott Threatens To Fire $200K Top Elite For Complaining Too Much
Marriott is threatening to close a Bonvoy Ambassador member’s account, after they complained about several of the brand’s hotels. They’ve let him know that they don’t want complainers – they want customers who will accept degraded brand standards and continue handing over at least $23,000 a year.
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Citi’s Premium Card Rollout Was Marred by Errant Approvals
To drum up interest in the $595-a-year card, the Citigroup unit offered extra sign-up points for customers who applied through a special link provided in-person at its branches. Those applicants weren’t screened as strictly as usual because they were likely to be existing customers and would be informally vetted by branch staff, according to people familiar with the matter. Then the link was posted online. It was soon shared on a Reddit thread for people who try to game credit-card rewards.
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Typical Marriott: “We’re Looking A Little Tight On Suites,” Hands Me Bonvoy Nuts
“Let me start by saying that I don’t actually stay at hotels within the United States very often. While I frequently travel internationally with the desire to stay at certain hotels, I just find hospitality in the United States to be non-existent with so many brands, and I don’t enjoy overpaying, getting nickel-and-dimed, and honestly, just being frustrated by the lack of customer service.”
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Use these tricks to avoid TSA scrutiny and save time at the airport
The Transportation Security Administration screened some 904 million passengers in 2024, along with 494 million checked bags and 2 billion carry-on items. Going through a TSA checkpoint is not exactly pleasant for most travelers. Most simply want to get through airport security as quickly as possible. Thankfully, there are ways you can cut the time you spend at TSA security checkpoints. Here are tips to help you fly through airport security without delays.
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Guru’s Wrap-up
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