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From an airline that can't sell tickets to seats that are too clean to fly - today's stories showcase just how strange aviation can get. Plus, an incredible new card offer that's perfect timing for your holiday travel plans.
🚨 Spirit Airlines: Not Just Broke, But Broken
Spirit Airlines' troubles have reached a new low - their website is now completely unable to process ticket sales. This comes as the airline enters bankruptcy for the second time in less than 12 months. While much analysis has focused on their financial woes, this basic operational failure suggests deeper systemic issues.
💰 Unlock 100,000 Star Alliance Points for Just $95
Here's a bright spot: A new card offer that lets you access 100,000 points usable across Star Alliance for just a $95 annual fee. The points work on more airlines than any other program, including Emirates, Etihad, and Oman Air. This is one of the best value propositions we've seen this year.
✈️ Finnair's Bizarre Grounding: Too Clean to Fly
In a strange twist, Finnair just canceled 40 flights after water-cleaned seats lost their fire-resistance certification. Thousands of passengers are stranded because someone got a bit too thorough with the cleaning supplies.
🌏 US Plans to Ban Chinese Airlines from Russian Airspace
The US Department of Transportation is preparing to ban Chinese airlines from using Russian airspace on US routes. This could significantly impact flight times and costs for transpacific travel, potentially creating new opportunities for carriers like JAL and ANA.
💫 Singapore Airlines' Spontaneous Escapes Returns
Singapore Airlines just launched their monthly Spontaneous Escapes sale, offering 30% off award tickets across multiple cabins. This includes several North American routes, making it an excellent opportunity to try one of the world's best airlines.
💰 Qatar Airways + Hilton Team Up
A new partnership lets you save 10% on Qatar flights plus earn up to 6,000 bonus Avios when booking with code QRPCHILTON. While there's oddly no Hilton points component, this still represents solid savings on premium flights.
💳 Today's Best Points & Miles Opportunities
Before we wrap up, I wanted to share some timely opportunities I've been tracking (courtesy of our friends at AwardTravelFinder). These deals won't last long, so let's dive in.
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Active transfer bonuses worth considering:
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Wyndham → United MileagePlus: 10 Wyndham points -> 4 United miles) (+100% bonus
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Airline programs:
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Hotel programs:
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