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Air Canada offering 25% off bookings worldwide through May, plus 2,500 bonus points
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Qatar Airways increases cash surcharge on award seat redemptions
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Current credit card transfer bonuses (September): 50% bonus when converting Chase points to Marriott
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Cathay Pacific Asia Miles: How to earn and redeem miles, book partner flights and more
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American cuts 4 more Austin routes, adds new international destination
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Timeless luxury in a historic and prime location: A review of Barcelona's Cotton House Hotel
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The long-awaited Thompson Palm Springs is taking reservations starting Sept. 30
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